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Randy Lee Hershey
Jan 7, 2025
Randy L. Hershey, 65, of Shippensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his home.
Born Tuesday, August 18, 1959 in York, PA., he was the son of the late Clyde P. and Janet L. Bentzel Hershey, Jr.
Randy was a graduate of Northern York County School District. He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Franklintown, PA.
He...
Paul E. Kendig
Jan 5, 2025
Paul E. Kendig, 100, of Chambersburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Menno Haven Rehab Center.
He was born on Wednesday, April 23, 1924 in Southampton Township, Franklin County, a son of the late Arthur F. and Anna A. Martin Kendig. He married Dorothy M. Weaver on October 21, 1944. She preceded him in...
Ralph J. Thompson
Jan 3, 2025
Ralph J. Thompson, 86, of Shippensburg, and formerly of Chambersburg, passed away on the evening of Friday, January 3, 2025, at Menno Haven in Chambersburg.
He was born on June 26, 1938, in Shippensburg, the son of the late Thomas G. and Mary A. (Beckenbaugh) Thompson. Ralph married Nancy Cressler on July 21, 1963. Early in life, Ralph worked for many...
Donald B. Ridgley
Jan 2, 2025
Donald B. Ridgley, 78, of Newville, departed this life on the morning of Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his home.
He was born on October 30, 1946, in Chambersburg, a son of the late Franklin E. and Maude (Banks) Ridgley, Sr. Don was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, enlisting on October 13, 1965, and honorably discharged on October...
Richard D. "Rick" Foreman, Jr.
Dec 31, 2024
Richard D. “Rick” Foreman, Jr., 71, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
He was born on November 15, 1953 in Carlisle, a son of Leah (Witmer) Foreman and the late Richard D. Foreman, Sr. He married Lisa A. (Anderson) Long on June 5, 2021.
Rick was a 1971 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School and was owner...
Robert Lee Forsythe
Dec 28, 2024
Robert Lee Forsythe, age 72 passed away Saturday, 28 December 2024 in Madison, Alabama. Robert is a son of the late Fred and Marguerite (Smith) Forsythe, of Shippensburg, Pa.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Cathy (Weaver) Forsythe of Madison, Alabama, daughters, Melissa Roy (JS) of West Virginia; Angela Decker (Steve) of North Carolina; Amy Tucker (Robert)...
Edward L. "Ed" Minahan
Dec 28, 2024
Edward L. “Ed” Minahan, 83, of Shippensburg, formerly of Johnstown, passed away the evening of Saturday, December 28, 2024 at his home.
He was born on September 27, 1941 in Johnstown, the son of the late William Henry and Margaret L. (Alberter) Minahan. He married Andrea L. Toth on March 11th, 1961.
Ed was a 1959 graduate of Johnstown High School and...
Karen D. Winter
Dec 28, 2024
“I want to be like a sunflower so that even on the darkest days I will stand tall and find the sunlight.”
Karen D. Winter (Martin) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on December 28, 2024. Karen was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother. Her warm heart and generous spirit touched everyone she met....
Jack Kenneth Watson, Sr.
Dec 28, 2024
Jack K. Watson, Sr., 86, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, departed this life peacefully on the evening of Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Orrstown Personal Care Home. Born on Friday, October 21, 1938, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Roy A. Watson, Sr., and Virginia C. (Mundorff) Watson.
Jack attended the Shippensburg High School and proudly served his...
John Asher Coldsmith, Sr.
Dec 27, 2024
John A. Coldsmith, Sr., of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Shippensburg Health Care Center.
Born Friday, July 28, 1933 in Shippensburg, Cumberland County, he was a son of the late Harry David and Martha Smith Coldsmith.
John was a member of the Fayetteville First Church of God. He retired from David H. Martin Excavating as a heavy equipment...
Frank P. Kerch
Dec 25, 2024
KERCH – Frank P. Kerch, 72, of Northport, AL (previously of Shippensburg, PA and Somerset, PA), entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family on December 25, 2024. Born June 27, 1952, in Somerset, son of Frank Jr. and Helen (Zurvensky) Kerch. Survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Virginia (Ginger Deromedi) Kerch, Northport, AL; loving son Dr. Matthew...
Walter C. Somers
Dec 22, 2024
Walter C. Somers, 79, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
He was born on November 24, 1945 in Huntingdon PA, a son of the late Ernest Duane and Bettie J. (Priem) Somers. He married Linda L. Shearer on April 9, 1976.
Walter was a 1963 graduate of the Shippensburg High School and a...
Maria J. Smith
Dec 21, 2024
Maria J. Smith, 88, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on September 14, 1936, in Madrid, Spain, a daughter of the late Francisco Olea Martinez and Rafaela Fraile Carreno. Maria married Raymond L. Smith, Sr., on March 4, 1960, in Madrid. He preceded her in death...
Juanita K. Mills
Dec 20, 2024
Juanita K. Mills, 77, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Friday, December 20, 2024 at the Shippensburg Health Care Center.
She was born on November 12, 1947 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late George F. and Betty Jane (Varner) Ingram.
Juanita was a 1965 graduate of the Laurel High School and longtime member of South Mountain Chapel. She also previously...
Charlotte K. Cramer
Dec 20, 2024
Charlotte K. Cramer, 72, of St. Thomas, departed this life on the evening of Friday, December 20, 2024, at the WellSpan York Hospital.
She was born on July 16, 1952, in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Arthur Grant and Eva Mae (Neil) Miley.
In her younger years, Charlotte worked as a seamstress at several of the former local garment factories. She...
Elva Louise Nehf
Dec 20, 2024
Elva Louise (Whisler) Nehf, 96, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Friday, December 20, 2024, in her home, surrounded by love. She left behind a legacy of faith, family, and love and touched the lives of countless souls.
She was born on August 14, 1928, in Newburg, PA, a daughter of the late Clyde and Anna Mae (Koser)...
Margaret Arlene Grimes
Dec 18, 2024
Margaret A. “Arlene” Grimes, 84, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.
She was born on November 3, 1940, in Newville, a daughter of the late Alfred and Janet (Markley) Danner. Arlene married LeRoy G. Grimes on August 21, 1959. He preceded her in death on January 3, 2024.
Arlene worked...
Theodore L. "Ted" Weaver
Dec 18, 2024
Theodore L. “Ted” Weaver, 83, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Menno Haven Brookview Personal Care Home.
He was born on Tuesday, January 21, 1941 in Shippensburg, a son of the late William R. and Edna Vivian (Burkholder) Weaver. He married Sandra L. Perry on October 7, 1962.
Ted retired from Hoffman Mills in 2006 and...
Marlin Eugene McBeth
Dec 16, 2024
Marlin Eugene McBeth, 90, of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
Born Saturday, March 10, 1934 in Shippensburg, he was a son of the late Harry G. “Dick” and Nora Negley McBeth.
Marlin was a graduate of the Shippensburg High School. He served in the United States Army. Marlin retired as an Electronics Supervisor from Letterkenny Army...
Virginia L. Stouffer
Dec 14, 2024
Virginia L. Stouffer, 82, of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Orrstown Personal Care Home.
Born Friday, June 19, 1942 in Shippensburg, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late David C. and Edna L. Cover Stouffer.
She was a graduate of the Chambersburg High School. In her younger years, she worked at Tracey Fashions in Shippensburg, and...
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