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Gary Schafer

Gary Schafer

Aug 9, 2023

Gary G. Schafer, Sr., 76, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on October 14, 1946 in Allentown, a son of the late Garfield L. and Eleanor (Bogert) Schafer. He married Virginia L. “Ginny” Delycure on November 28, 1968. In addition to his wife of 54 years, Ginny, he...

Daniel Spero

Daniel Spero

Aug 7, 2023

Daniel Spero, 77, of Scotland, PA passed away in his home on the evening of Monday, August 7th, 2023, surrounded by beloved family and friends. He was a man that has given so much time, labor, and advice to his community, neighbors, and other individuals throughout the years. Dan was born on October 17, 1945, in Shippensburg, PA, a son...

Paul Ile

Paul Ile

Aug 6, 2023

Paul D. Ile, 79, a resident of Celebration Villa of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born on October 4, 1943, in Roxbury, a son of the late Phillip and Mamie (O’Donnell) Ile. He married Mary Jane Clough in 1963, in Hagerstown. She preceded him in death on August 8, 2020. Paul...

Merle Vaughn

Merle Vaughn

Aug 3, 2023

Merle C. Vaughn, 94, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his home. He was born on January 24, 1929, in Shippensburg, a son of the late Frances and Margaret (Weaver) Vaughn. Merle married Mary I. Barrick on June 7, 1947. She preceded him in death on January 22, 2022, after seventy-four years...

Ronald Baer

Ronald Baer

Aug 2, 2023

Ronald P. “Ron” Baer, 88, resident of Green Ridge Village, passed away the morning of Wednesday, August 2, 2023. He was born on Friday, July 19, 1935 in Upper Strasburg, a son of the late Orval W. and Pauline E. (Pugh) Baer. Ron retired as a self-employed dairy farmer, farming for over 32 years. He also hauled livestock for over...

Arlene  Jumper

Arlene Jumper

Jul 31, 2023

Arlene Marie Jumper, 87, a resident of the Village of Laurel Run, Fayetteville, departed this life on the evening of Monday, July 31, 2023, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on September 17, 1935, in Mechanicsburg, a daughter of the late John A. and Edna (Sheets) Orris. Arlene worked at the former R & S Dress Factory, Shippensburg, and...

Michael Watson

Michael Watson

Jul 29, 2023

Michael Allen Watson, 53, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born on January 1, 1970, a son of the late John D. and Helen M. (Witter) Watson. There will be no viewing, visitation, or service at this time.

John Martin

John Martin

Jul 24, 2023

John Z. Martin, 74, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Monday, July 24, 2023 at the York Hospital. He was born on April 20, 1949 in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Aaron I. and Lizzie R. (Zimmerman) Martin. John was a member of the Shippensburg Old Order Mennonite Church. He is survived by...

Mary  Shew

Mary Shew

Jul 23, 2023

Mary Lou Shew, 80, formally of Newburg, passed away the evening of Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Green Ridge Village. She was born on Friday, May 14, 1943, in North Newton Township, Cumberland County, the daughter of the late Nelson Charles and Mary Alice (Hockenberry) Clugston. Mary was a 1961 graduate of the Big Spring High School. She was the...

Garnet Stum

Garnet Stum

Jul 22, 2023

Garnet Duane Stum, 87, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Saturday, July 22, 2023, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on April 27, 1936, in Newville, a son of the late Louis E. and Hulda R. (Johnson) Stum. Duane was a 1954 graduate of Shippensburg High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Villanova University, and...

Frank Reese

Frank Reese

Jul 18, 2023

Frank L. Reese, 68, of Oakville, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 4, 1954 in Fayetteville, PA, the son of the late Donald Frank “Bud” and Sarah Jane (Reasner) Reese. Frank was a member of the Hub City Club, Oscar M. Hykes American Legion Post #223, Durff-Kuhn VFW Post #6168, and...

Ray Long

Ray Long

Jul 13, 2023

Ray H. Long, Jr., 89, resident of Quincy Village, Waynesboro, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was born on May 24, 1934 in Joppa, MD, a son of the late Ray H. and Loma (Yates) Long, Sr. He married his high school sweetheart, J. Yvonne “Vonnie” Long, on July 15, 1954. She preceded him...

Jeanette Miller

Jeanette Miller

Jul 11, 2023

Jeanette C. Miller, 69, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was born on Friday, November 27, 1953 in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late James Calvin and Gladys V. (Heller) Cramer. Jeanette was a 1971 graduate of the Shippensburg Senior High School. After high school, she attended Shippensburg University...

Maxine  Mohn

Maxine Mohn

Jul 11, 2023

Maxine E. Mohn, 93, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on February 6, 1930, in Greene Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John H. and Catharine A. (Rosenberry) Hall. Maxine was a 1947 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School and a 1948...

David Miller

David Miller

Jul 11, 2023

David Louis Miller, 68, passed away on July 11, 2023 in his home in Chambersburg, PA. David was born on March 5, 1955 in Washington, D.C. to Louis and Viola Miller. He graduated from Oxon Hill High School in 1973 and from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s in Law Enforcement in 1981. David had a distinguished career of...

Esther Creamer

Esther Creamer

Jul 9, 2023

Esther M. Creamer, 99, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the Shook Home in Chambersburg. She was born on Monday, March 31, 1924 in Shippensburg, a daughter of the late Clarence C. and Grace (Cover) Smith. She married Harold L. Creamer on January 30, 1943. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2021....

James Thompson

James Thompson

Jul 8, 2023

James “Jim” Branfort Thompson, 72, of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at WellSpan York Hospital. He was born on Monday, April 2, 1951 in Madison, WI, a son of the late Oswell James and Isla Grace (Branfort) Thompson. Jim was a U.S Army Veteran enlisting in March of 1970 and honorably discharged in July of 1981. He married...

Mary Mason

Mary Mason

Jul 5, 2023

Mary Catherine Mowery Mason November 9, 1943-July 5, 2023 In the care of Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. Shippensburg, PA 17257 Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. St. John’s United Church of Christ 1811 Lincoln Way East Chambersburg, PA 17202 Our beloved mother, Mary Mason, passed into eternal life at her home...

Mary Shultz

Mary Shultz

Jul 4, 2023

Mary E. Shultz, 95, a resident of Chambers Pointe at Menno Haven departed this life on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She was born on January 17, 1928, in Newburg, a daughter of the late Ezra and Carrie (Hock) Bert. Early in life, Mary worked for the family of the late George H. Stewart, Sr., as a housekeeper...

Nancy Bowermaster          Dietrich

Nancy Bowermaster Dietrich

Jul 4, 2023

Nancy M. Bowermaster Dietrich, 86, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 20, 1936 in Newville, a daughter of the late Elmer W. and Anna M. Helm. Nancy worked at Dutch Maid in her working years. She enjoyed attending the Shippensburg...

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