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Peggy H. Ditzler
Feb 16, 2025
Peggy H. Ditzler, 94, lifelong resident of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Sunday, February 16, 2025.
She was born on July 20, 1930, in Shippensburg, a daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Powell Hall.
Peggy attended Carlisle Commercial College to study accounting. Upon graduating, she worked as a bookkeeper at the First National Bank for two years. Peggy...
Margaret Romaine Stouffer
Feb 16, 2025
Margaret Romaine Stouffer, 87, of Lurgan, PA, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the Shippensburg Health Care Center.
Born Tuesday, August 17, 1937 in Orrstown, she was a daughter of the late Marlin “Smokey” and Catherine Cramer Carroll, Sr.
Margaret was a member of the Orrstown United Brethren Church. She retired from U-Wanna-Wash Frock Company in Shippensburg. She was a volunteer...
Ned Eugene Nenninger
Feb 15, 2025
Ned Eugene Nenninger, 88, a resident of Menno Haven, departed this life on the afternoon of Saturday, February 15, 2025.
He was born on December 21, 1936, in Shippensburg, a son of the late Roy and Ruth (Farner) Nenninger. He married Shelby Jean Cummings on October 19, 1957, in Leesburg. She preceded him in death on May 22, 2017.
Early in life,...
Purna Bahadur Pradhan
Feb 9, 2025
Purna Bahadur Pradhan, 87, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
He was born on January 1, 1938, in Bhutan, a son of the late Kaziman and Laxmi (Thaku) Pradhan, and was the husband of Ganga (Tamang) Pradhan.
His funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 13,...
Jennifer L. "Jen" Hamilton
Feb 7, 2025
Jennifer L. “Jen” Hamilton, 36, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Friday, February 7, 2025 at the Mercy House with her loving family and friends by her side.
She was born on July 22, 1988 in Warren, OH, a daughter of Paul Eugene and Diana Lynn (Carson) Corll of North Carolina.
Jen was a 2007 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior...
Ralph J. "Butch" Mozingo
Feb 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ralph J. “Butch” Mozingo 79, of Newburg, PA, who peacefully passed away at his home on February 6, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on August 3, 1945, in Shippensburg, Cumberland County, a son of the late William G. and Mildred M. Bailey Mozingo. He was a devoted...
Lenetta Mae Myers
Feb 5, 2025
Lenetta Mae Oppel Myers, 89, of Shippensburg, departed this life on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 7, 1935, the daughter of the late Hazel Wilson Oppel. Lenetta married Thomas K. Myers, Sr. on July 7, 1956. He preceded her in death on January 8, 2021.
Lenetta graduated from Shippensburg High School...
Jackson Charles McManus
Feb 5, 2025
Jackson Charles McManus, 18, of Shippensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at his home.
Born Saturday, November 11, 2006 in Lancaster, he was a son of Mick F. and Crystal M. Stumpf McManus, of Shippensburg.
Jackson was presently a senior in the Shippensburg Area School District. He was employed at Kenny’s Grill and Ice Cream, Chambersburg. He worked as...
Donna Rae Swartz
Feb 5, 2025
Donna Rae Swartz, 80, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on March 19, 1944, in Oakville, the daughter of the late John and Alice (Sites) Graham, Jr. Donna married Max Swartz on October 24, 1981, in the Oakville United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death...
Patsy B. Shoap
Feb 5, 2025
Patsy B. Shoap, 85, formerly of Shippensburg and resident of Chambers Pointe Health Care Center, passed away the morning of Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
She was born on February 24, 1939 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Harry B. and Velma (Crouse) Bock.
Patsy was a 1957 graduate of Shippensburg Area High School and member of Messiah United Methodist Church. Throughout...
Shirley Mae (Coles) Tuck
Feb 2, 2025
Shirley Mae (Coles) Tuck, 86, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away the morning of Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Shippensburg Health Care Center.
She was born on October 14, 1938 in South Boston, VA, the daughter of the late Samuel Wallace and Myrtle Elizabeth (Hall) Coles.
Shirley graduated from Halifax County Public Schools where she was a member of Mount Olive Baptist...
Deborah H. "Debbie" Weaver
Feb 1, 2025
Deborah H “Debbie” Weaver 71, of Orrstown, passed away Saturday February 1, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 17, 1953, a daughter of the late Wallace and Anna Holtry.
Debbie retired from M&T after 39 years of work. After retiring Debbie enjoyed spending her time volunteering at the Shippensburg Lions Club, the Shippensburg Kids Events...
Harold Doyle Best
Feb 1, 2025
HAROLD DOYLE BEST (1928-2025)
Harold Doyle Best, of Village Square Menno Haven, Chambersburg, formerly of Shippensburg, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at his home.
Born Mar. 9, 1928, in Doylesburg, he was the son of the late Harry G. and Judith A. Doyle Best.
He graduated from the former Fannett Township High School in the class of 1946, along with his future wife...
Bradley S. "Brad" Kyner
Feb 1, 2025
Bradley S. “Brad” Kyner, 71, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 12, 1953 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Thomas S. and Vesta Jean (Hershey) Kyner.
Brad was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed working on...
Ammon Reiff Zimmerman
Jan 31, 2025
Ammon Reiff Zimmerman, 72, of Orrstown, departed this life on the morning of Friday, January 31, 2025, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
He was born on September 22, 1952, in East Earl, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Harvey and Ella Reiff Zimmerman. Ammon married Lydia H. Weaver on December 15, 1977, in Orrstown. She preceded him in death...
Mary Lou Bruso
Jan 30, 2025
Mary Lou Bruso, 82, of Chambersburg, passed away the morning of Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Shook Home.
She was born on Monday, July 20, 1942 in Ogdensburg, New York, a daughter of the late Claude and Margery B. (Simmons) Finley.
Mary was of the Church of the Nazarene faith. She enjoyed word searches and loved her cats. Above all else,...
Ramona Jessica Chirdon
Jan 26, 2025
Ramona Jessica Chirdon, 57, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord January 26, 2025 after a hard fought, courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma.
Mona was born on August 22, 1967 in Ankara, Turkey, to Danny Richard Crowe and Vicky Lynn Kling. She graduated from Wadsworth High School and loved to tell everyone about the record she held for weight...
Brandie Nicole Brown
Jan 23, 2025
Brandie Nicole Brown, 42, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg, surrounded by her loving family. Brandie fought a courageous 13-month battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer.
Born Tuesday, April 6, 1982 in Waynesboro, she was a daughter of the late Paul George and Wanda Kay Angle Gauger.
Brandie was a 2000 graduate of the...
Debra Mae Mackling
Jan 22, 2025
Debra Mae Mackling, 68, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Mercy House, Chambersburg.
Her funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg. There will be no public viewing, visitation, or funeral service. Interment will also be private.
Patricia Ruth Brumbaugh
Jan 20, 2025
Patricia (Simpson) Brumbaugh passed peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Celebration Villa of Shippensburg.
She was born on July 25, 1935, the eldest of four children born to Wallace and Mary (Covalt) Simpson.
She grew up on the family farm in Big Cove Tannery PA, where she enjoyed mushroom hunting and picking spring flowers on the farm. Patty also loved to...
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