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Jerry D. Saphore
Aug 16, 2025
Jerry D. Saphore, 71, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation & Wellness Center.
He was born on May 9, 1954 in Gettysburg, a son of the late Robert F. Saphore and Annette Irene Kalandros.
Jerry was a United States Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War Era. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is...
Jace Gerald Wiser
Aug 15, 2025
Jace Gerald Wiser, departed this life on the evening of August 15, 2025, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
He was a son of Joshua and Jill (Martin) Wiser of Chambersburg; brother of Jude D. Wiser; grandchild of Doug and Julie Martin of Chambersburg and Ron and Stacy Wiser of Newburg; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
His private graveside funeral service will...
Jack A. Barnhart
Aug 15, 2025
Jack A. Barnhart, 86, of Walnut Bottom, passed away the morning of Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Shippensburg Health Care Center.
He was born on February 10, 1939 in Newburg, PA, a son of the late Guy and Ruth Watson Barnhart. He married Linda J. Peiper on January 11, 1971.
Jack retired as the head custodian from Carlisle School District. He...
Lois Arlene Railing
Aug 14, 2025
Lois Arlene Railing, 91, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Celebration Villa, Shippensburg.
She was born on October 7, 1933, in Otterbein, a daughter of the late Robert and Esther (Rebok) Reese. Arlene married Chester T. “Cork” Railing on May 13, 1950, in the Hagerstown Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on...
Alma M. Golden
Aug 13, 2025
Alma M. Golden, 90, of Shippensburg, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at her home.
She was born on October 21, 1934 in Gibraltar, PA, Berks County, the daughter of the late Herman W. and Clair M. Lewis Gruver.
Alma was a 1953 graduate of Shippensburg High School and member of South Mountain Chapel Brethren in Christ Church. She...
Douglas Charles Peterson
Aug 11, 2025
Douglas Charles Peterson, 72, of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025 at his companion’s home in Shippensburg.
Born Saturday, June 13, 1953 in Cortland, NY, he was a son of the late John and Lela Fern Ames Peterson.
Doug was of the Baptist Faith. He worked at the Shippensburg Walmart as a Maintenance Associate with 21 years of service, where he...
Matthew W. Adams
Aug 11, 2025
Matthew W. Adams, 47, of Shippensburg, departed this life after a brief battle with cancer, on the morning of Monday, August 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by family, friends, and his dog.
He was born on September 9, 1977, a son of the late Edward W. Adams and Mary G. (Wynkoop) Adams. Matthew was a 1995 graduate of Shippensburg Area...
Bernice F. Garland
Aug 6, 2025
Bernice F. (Nye) Garland went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the age of 89 years young.
Bernice was a lifelong resident of the borough of Newburg - a place she was proud to call home. Born, raised, and residing in the same home until her health required her to...
Ronald Eugene Fraker
Aug 5, 2025
Ronald Eugene “Ron” Fraker, 83, of Shippensburg, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the Orrstown Personal Care Home.
Born Sunday, May 31, 1942 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, he was a son of the late George L. and Thelma L. Lynch Fraker.
Ron was a 1961 graduate of the Shippensburg Area High School. He served in the United States Army during the...
Phyllis J. Valentine
Aug 1, 2025
Phyllis J. (Bowers) Valentine, 95, lifelong resident of Shippensburg, passed away on the morning of Friday, August 1, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Shippensburg.
She was born on Monday, March 17, 1930 in Shippensburg, a daughter of the late Rennes F. and Helen V. (Mundorff) Bowers, Sr.
Phyllis was a 1948 graduate of Shippensburg High School and worked at the former Piezo...
Eric A. Williams
Jul 30, 2025
Eric A. Williams, 54, of Shippensburg, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, July 30, 2025, with his loving and devoted wife by his side.
Born on July 7, 1971, in Winchester, VA, he was the son of Samuel and Norma (Seilhamer) Williams. On September 9, 2000, he married his best friend, Laura A. Strayer.
Eric was a 1990 graduate of Chambersburg...
Lonnie Ray Corle
Jul 30, 2025
Lonnie Ray Corle, 55, of Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg, surrounded by his loving family.
Born Thursday, January 22, 1970 in Windber, Somerset County, he was a son of the late Rolla L. and Nancy J. Updegraff Corle.
Lonnie was a 1987 graduate of the Shippensburg Area High School. He was formerly employed at...
Mark M. Minnelli
Jul 29, 2025
Mark M. Minnelli, 64, of York, departed this life on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
He was born on December 5, 1960, in West Islip, NY, a son of the late Salvatore M. and Catherine (Swindell) Minnelli.
Mark was employed as a truck driver for J.B. Hunt for nineteen years, retiring in 2016. He was a United States Army Veteran...
Gerald S. "Jerry" Lyons
Jul 29, 2025
Gerald S. “Jerry” Lyons, 80, of Shippensburg, departed this life the morning of Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at his home.
He was born on Tuesday, October 24, 1944 in Carlisle, the son of the late Howard William and Emma Katherine (Eichelberger) Lyons. He married Mary Susan McLeaf on September 4, 1971 in the Memorial Lutheran Church, Shippensburg.
Jerry was a 1962 graduate...
Pauline M. Rotz
Jul 24, 2025
Pauline M. Rotz, 90, of Chambersburg, and formerly of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Chambers Point, Chambersburg, surrounded by her loving family.
Born Saturday, May 18, 1935 in Newville, she was a daughter of the late William R. and Rhoda M. Cramer Vaughn.
She attended the Shippensburg Area High School.
Pauline worked at the former Shirt Craft and...
Charles P. Sanders, Jr.
Jul 20, 2025
Charles P. Sanders, Jr., 74, of Fayetteville, departed this life on the evening of Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the Select Specialty Hospital –Camp Hill.
He was born on July 11, 1951, in Hagerstown, a son of the late Charles P. and Natalie (Sellers) Sanders, Sr. Charles married Sindy K. Mason on July 4, 2022, at their home in Fayetteville.
Charles worked...
Sharon Ann Thomas
Jul 19, 2025
Sharon Ann Thomas, 66, of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at her home with her loving husband by her side.
Born Monday, December 22, 1958 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of Mary L. Piper Chamberlin of Shippensburg and the late C. Kenneth Chamberlin.
Sharon graduated in 1977 from the Shippensburg Area High School. She retired from SPCC in Mechanicsburg.
She...
Linda R. Nenninger
Jul 11, 2025
Linda R. Nenninger, 89, of Walnut Bottom, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side.
Born Tuesday, June 16, 1936 in Shippensburg, Cumberland County, she was a daughter of the late Lester A. and Mary Fehl Fogelsanger.
She owned and operated Linda’s Beauty Shop in Carlisle, before relocating to Shippensburg, closing in 1983. She...
Carol Kough Davis
Jul 10, 2025
Carol Kough Davis, 91, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born Tuesday, December 12, 1933 in Cherry Grove, Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Blair and Elma Grace Nonemaker Kough.
She was a 1951 graduate of the Saltillo High School, and a 1954 graduate of the Lewistown Hospital School...
John L. Offner
Jul 10, 2025
John L. Offner, 95, of Chambersburg, died Thursday, July 10, 2025 at his home.
He was born April 11, 1930, the son of Herman L. Offner and Helen S. Offner.
John graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 1950 and earned a Ph.D. in U.S. history in 1957. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 and was stationed in...
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