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Ray Cressler

Ray Cressler

Sep 7, 2023

Ray E. Cressler, 58, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Thursday, September 7, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on Sunday, May 9, 1965 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Ronald E. and Geraldine B. (Bauserman) Cressler. Ray was a 1983 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School. In his...

Lydia Stoltzfus

Lydia Stoltzfus

Sep 6, 2023

Lydia S. Stoltzfus, 59, of Newburg, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at her residence. Born Monday, January 6, 1964, in New Holland, Lancaster County, PA, she was a daughter of Eli K. and Barbara Stoltzfus Stoltzfus of New Holland. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband John Z. Stoltzfus; four children,...

John Bilger

John Bilger

Sep 5, 2023

John J. Bilger Sr., 70, of Fayetteville, departed this life on Wednesday, September 5, 2023 at the Chambersburg Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on Friday, May 1, 1953 he was the son of the late William F. and Catherine E. (Goloff) Bilger. John was a veteran of the United States Air Force, enlisting in August of 1971 and was...

Patricia Deutsch

Patricia Deutsch

Sep 3, 2023

Patricia Ann “Pat” Deutsch, 82, of Newburg, passed away the morning of Sunday, September 3, 2023 at her daughter’s home. Born Wednesday, September 4, 1940 in Walnut Bottom, she was a daughter of the late Glen R. and Thelma M. Bowers Stouffer. Pat was a 1959 graduate of Big Spring High School. She worked as a Computer Operator for Richard’s...

Vivian  Dangler

Vivian Dangler

Sep 3, 2023

Vivian M. (Mathna) Dangler, 80, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on Wednesday, April 14, 1943 in Shippensburg, a daughter of the late Herbert C. and Lucy E. (Nye) Mathna. Vivian was a 1961 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. After high school, she worked as a seamstress...

Steven Lehner

Steven Lehner

Aug 28, 2023

Steven S. “Steve” Lehner, 59, of Germantown, MD, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 in Wilmington, NC while vacationing with his loving family. He was born on May 31, 1964 in Chambersburg a son of Joanne (Gayman) Lehner and the late Samuel R. Lehner. He married Sharon L. Hawbaker on June 7, 1986. Steve was an auto technician for...

Mary Ballance

Mary Ballance

Aug 24, 2023

Mary McKeown Ballance, 85, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Paramount Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Fayetteville, PA. Born Thursday, April 7, 1938 in Inisrush, Ireland. She was a daughter of the late Adam T. and Lizzie Ann (Williamson) McKeown. Mary was of the Protestant Faith. She loved flowers, cooking, and Gospel music. Mary also loved and cherished...

Walter Stouffer

Walter Stouffer

Aug 23, 2023

Walter C. “Jim” Stouffer, 80, of Shippensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at his home. Born Thursday, January 14, 1943 in Chambersburg, PA. He was a son of the late Walter S. and Betty L. Jacobs Stouffer. He was a 1961 graduate of Shippensburg High School and attended the Shippensburg State College for one year in 1968-1969....

Stephen Erb

Stephen Erb

Aug 19, 2023

Stephen A. Erb, 65 of Shippensburg, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in his home. He was born on Saturday, September 28, 1957 in Chambersburg to the late Calvin Erb and Vivian (Harry) Clowdis. Stephen then married Patricia Naugle on October 6, 1990 at the Fair Ridge Assembly of God in Shade Gap. He worked as a computer operator...

Readith Lindsey

Readith Lindsey

Aug 19, 2023

Readith “Kay” Lindsey, 72, of Shippensburg departed this life on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, May 15, 1951, the daughter of the late Frank T. and Bertha V. (Helm) Smith. Kay married Reginald L. Lindsey on April 12, 1970 at the Shippensburg Covenant Brethren Church. Kay worked in housekeeping, as a...

Beverly Hinkle

Beverly Hinkle

Aug 19, 2023

Beverly Ann Hinkle, 77, of Shippensburg, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at her home. She was born on Tuesday, September 18, 1945 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late George W. and Della (Kane) Hinkle. Beverly was a 1965 graduate of the Shippensburg High School and a member of the Prince Street United Brethren Church. She was retired...

Christopher Varner

Christopher Varner

Aug 18, 2023

Christopher “Chris” L. Varner, 65, of Shippensburg passed away on August 18, 2023 in his home among loved ones. He was born on August 8, 1958 in Carlisle, a son of Leroy E. Varner and the late Evelyn Mae (McDilda) Varner. Chris was a 1976 graduate of Big Spring High School, after which he served in the Air Force. He...

Dana Peterson

Dana Peterson

Aug 18, 2023

Dana L. Peterson, 91, formerly of Shippensburg, late of Carlisle, departed this life on the morning of Friday, August 18, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 19, 1931, in Shippensburg, a son of the late Ardella (Helm) Peterson. Dana was a graduate of Shippensburg High School and a United States Army veteran. He married Mary Irene Lepley...

Paul Berkner

Paul Berkner

Aug 16, 2023

Paul L. Berkner, 76, of Shippensburg, was received in the arms of Jesus the morning of Wednesday, August 16, 2023 surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born on September 2, 1946 in Sewickley, PA, Allegheny County, a son of the late Paul J. and Mary (Ubrey) Berkner. Paul was a member of the Chambersburg Alliance Church, where he was...

Rose Kordzikowski

Rose Kordzikowski

Aug 15, 2023

Rose Mary Kordzikowski, 91, of Edison, NJ, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 from her daughter’s home in Shippensburg, surrounded by her loving family. Born Monday, July 11, 1932 in Hazelton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Frank Stanley and Helen S. Andrefski Waskewich. Rose was a member of the Guardian Angels...

Addison Kreamer

Addison Kreamer

Aug 14, 2023

Addison F. Kreamer, Jr., 84, of Nanticoke, Luzerne County, passed away the evening of Monday, August 14, 2023 at the River View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Wilkes-Barre. He was born on May 13, 1939, a son of the late Addison F. and Louise E. (Truckenmiller) Kreamer, Sr. Addison enjoyed fishing, farming, and anything that had to do with nature. He...

Mary Gardner

Mary Gardner

Aug 14, 2023

Mary Grace (Clapsadle) Gardner, 84, of Newburg, passed away the evening of August 14, 2023 at her home. She had become bed-ridden toward the end of her life and developed cancer. Mary Grace was born on May 16, 1939 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Fred and Sarah Grace Mackey Clapsadle. Most recently, Mary and her husband, Richard Gardner,...

Catherine Moyer

Catherine Moyer

Aug 14, 2023

Catherine May “Cathy” Moyer, 73, of Newport, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born Sunday, February 26, 1950 in Wayland, New York. She was a daughter of the late Edward D. Holmes and June Lila Noragong Rauber. Cathy was a member and very involved at the Mowersville Brethren in Christ Church. She retired after 30+ years...

Betty Wyrick

Betty Wyrick

Aug 12, 2023

Betty J. Wyrick, 99, resident of Green Ridge Village, passed away the afternoon of Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was born on Sunday, March 23, 1924 in Oakville, a daughter of the late Harry Clinton and Carrie J. (Holtry) Wyrick. In her working years, Betty was employed by the former Carlisle Tire and Rubber Company and retired from the former...

Rebecca Dopp

Rebecca Dopp

Aug 9, 2023

Rebecca Louise Dopp, 74, of Chambersburg, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Paramount Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville, surrounded by her loving family. Born Wednesday, April 27, 1949 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Clarence S. and Carolyn M. Mowery Souder. Rebecca attended the Chambersburg Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed making cards. She is...

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