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Alfred Lambert
Feb 27, 2021
Alfred J. “Fred” Lambert III, 78, of Walnut Bottom, passed away the morning of Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home. He was born on Monday, August 17, 1942 in Carlisle, a son of the late Alfred J. and Reba (Nickey) Lambert II. Fred was a graduate of Carlisle High School where he played football and baseball. He was also...
Robert Shoemaker
Feb 27, 2021
Robert W. Shoemaker, 55, of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at home. He was born February 20, 1966 in Chambersburg, PA. Robert was a son of Linda L. (Shearer) Somers and Walter C. Somers both of Shippensburg and was preceded in death by his father, Wayne E. Shoemaker. He was a fork-lift operator at the former Ingersoll Rand...
Gary Rupert
Feb 27, 2021
Gary David Rupert, 87, Chambersburg, passed away February 27, 2021 at Menno Haven Rehabilitation Center in Chambersburg. Born April 27, 1933 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late David T. and Helen B. Rupert. Gary was a 1951 graduate of Chambersburg High School. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Shippensburg Teachers College (now Shippensburg University) and Master’s Degree...
Dawn Meller
Feb 26, 2021
Dawn Bell Meller, 79, formerly of Kingsport, TN, late of Newville, departed this life on the morning of Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born on February 26, 1942, in Miami, FL. Dawn loved dogs. From the age of eighteen, she worked with dogs as a breeder, trainer, and handler, showing dogs all over the country, but mainly throughout the...
Dorcas Foltz
Feb 26, 2021
Dorcas June Foltz, 90, entered into God’s eternal care on the morning of Friday, February 26, 2021 at her home in Shippensburg, PA. She was born on February 26, 1931 in York, PA, daughter of the late Rev. Walter and Mable (Hursh) Gable and graduated from William Penn High School, York. Dorcas worked as a supply clerk typist for Letterkenny...
Glen Barnhart
Feb 26, 2021
On Friday, February 26, 2021, Glen Carl Barnhart of Biglerville, PA passed away peacefully at the age of 87. Glen was born January 28, 1934 in Shippensburg, PA as the youngest child to Carl and Annie (Hoover) Barnhart. He had 5 older sisters. Glen graduated from Shippensburg High School in 1952. On April 1, 1956, he married the love of...
Betty Watson
Feb 25, 2021
Betty Jane Watson, 83, of Orrstown, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born Friday, March 12, 1937 in Shippensburg, she was a daughter of the late Charles M. and Orpha A. Russell Wagner. She attended the Cherry Grove School and was a 1955 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School. Betty was a member...
Iva Piper
Feb 25, 2021
Iva Jean Piper, 81, of Newburg, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the Orrstown Personal Care Home. Born Tuesday, March 28, 1939 in Newburg, she was a daughter of the late Charles L. and Mary C. King Pyne. Iva was a 1957 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School. She retired from the Shippensburg University where she...
Leroy Halstead
Feb 25, 2021
LeRoy Lavearn Halstead, 50, of Shippensburg, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on Wednesday, July 29, 1970 in Chambersburg, a son of Patricia Ann (Tiedt) Doyle and the late Roy Laveran Halstead. LeRoy enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also enjoying playing the guitar,...
Jeffrey Craig
Feb 24, 2021
Jeffrey S. Craig, 69, of Shippensburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was born on Monday, April 9, 1951 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Wayne F. and Loretta M. (Hershey) Craig, Sr. Jeff graduated from the Shippensburg High School in 1969 and attended Washington & Jefferson College. He then went on to join his father and...
Adam Dehoff
Feb 22, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Adam W. Dehoff, 27, most recently of Pigeon Forge, TN, announces his passing on Monday, February 22, 2021. His life was way too short, but the quality of his presence was unsurpassed. There was truly something very special about him. Adam was born November 1, 1993 in Hagerstown, MD. He resided...
Jimmy Koontz
Feb 21, 2021
Jimmy R. Koontz, 83, of Newville, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Swain Health Center, Newville. Born Friday, January 7, 1938 in Shippensburg, he was a son of the late Evelyn Koontz Burns. He retired in 2000 from the former Hoffman Mills as a machine technician. Jimmy attended the Green Spring First Church of God in Newville. Jimmy...
Patricia Coldsmith
Feb 21, 2021
Patricia Ann “Patti” Coldsmith, 67, of Shippensburg, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her home. Born Sunday, June 7, 1953 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Elwood Charles and Evelyn Drolsbaugh Page. She was a 1971 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School. She retired in 2019 from the Shippensburg University as a Fiscal...
Basil Kirby
Feb 21, 2021
Basil L. Kirby entered into eternal peace on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born on Tuesday, March 26, 1940 in Sarton, WV, he was the son of the late Kelly and Stella (Morgan) Kirby. Basil retired from Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg. He continued to work part-time at Tractor Supply Co. He enjoyed farming and raised chickens,...
Beverly Myers
Feb 19, 2021
Beverly Ann “Bev” Myers, 69, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Friday, February 19, 2021. She was born on June 24, 1951, in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Harold L. Gutshall and Martha P. (Reese) Alleman, and step-father, Robert Alleman. Bev married Ronald L. Myers on June 20, 1998, at the Cleversburg United Methodist Church. Bev...
Jay Byers
Feb 14, 2021
Jay Clarence Byers, 94, of Newburg, departed this life on the evening of Sunday, February 14, 2021, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on December 11, 1926, in Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co., a son of the late John A. and Mary (Stitt) Byers. Jay had several jobs over his lifetime. In his younger years, he started working at the...
Kenneth Kaminiski
Feb 13, 2021
Kenneth J. Kaminski, 86, of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 in the Shippensburg Health Care Center. He was born March 31, 1934 in Erie, PA. Kenneth was a son of the late Michael and Margaret Kaminski. He retired from Affiliated Industries in Shippensburg. Kenneth was a member of Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church, Shippensburg. He was...
Donna Bender
Feb 12, 2021
Donna May Bender, 71, of Newville, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Chambersburg. Born Sunday, April 24, 1949 in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, she was a daughter of the late Harold L. and Martha R. Johnson Bender. Donna was a member of the New Testament Bible Baptist Church in Chambersburg. She...
Lydia Mason
Feb 10, 2021
Lydia M. Mason, 75, of Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on Thursday, October 11, 1945 in Waynesboro, a daughter of the late Charles and Francis Bumbaugh. Lydia enjoyed quilting and doing puzzle books. She also loved going to bingo. She is survived by two sons, Roy J. (Deb) Mason, Jr., and...
Mark Taylor
Feb 10, 2021
Mark A. Taylor 58, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore. He was born September 16, 1962 in Carlisle, PA. Mark was a son of Betty (Cameron) Taylor Morris of Plainfield and the late Russell Taylor. Mark worked at Valk Manufacturing Co., Mechanicsburg. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed welding. In addition to...
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