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Wayne Winters

Wayne Winters

Sep 18, 2023

Wayne C. Winters, 83, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Monday, September 18, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 29, 1940 in Mainsville, a son of the late Carl and Ida E. (Jones) Winters. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt. He also enjoyed trips to the cabin and going for mountain rides. He...

Leo Hanes

Leo Hanes

Sep 16, 2023

Leo Hanes, 82, of Emporium, PA passed away on September 16, 2023. Leo was born on November 27, 1940, in St. Mary’s PA and was the son of Veronica and Warren Waddington. He was a 1958 graduate of Cameron County High School, served in the United States Navy, stationed in Jacksonville Florida, and was a graduate of DeVry Technical Institute...

Joan Steick

Joan Steick

Sep 16, 2023

Joan M. (Eckrich) Steick, 89, of Biglerville, passed away the evening of Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Celebration Villa of Shippensburg. She was born on April 20, 1934, the daughter of the late Willard and Retha (Johnston) Eckrich. As a kid, Joan was fond of horses and won numerous award shooting rifles. In high school, Joan was a member of...

Dianna  Middlekauff

Dianna Middlekauff

Sep 15, 2023

Dianna (Diane) Lynn Middlekauff, 72, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at her home in the company of family members. Born December 28, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Merle W. and Mildred I. Smith Unger. Married to the late George E. Middlekauff on December 8, 1967, Diane is survived by a son Brian A. Middlekauff; grandson Zane...

Harrison Perry

Harrison Perry

Sep 14, 2023

Harrison I. Perry, 97, a resident of Paramount Senior Living, Maytown, Lancaster County, formerly of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Thursday, September 14, 2023. He was born on May 22, 1926, in Tobyhanna, PA, the son of the late Harrison and Mary (Weiss) Perry. Harrison married Clara A. Beidel on May 1, 1954, in Carlisle. She preceded...

John Kelso

John Kelso

Sep 13, 2023

John H. Kelso, 84, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Shippensburg Health Care Center. He was born on August 13, 1939 in Shippensburg, a son of the late Harry W. and Mildred F. (Etter) Kelso, Sr. John worked at Shippensburg University, as well as the Shippensburg Park & Recreation Department at Memorial Park....

Nathan Stepler

Nathan Stepler

Sep 12, 2023

Nathan A. Stepler, 30, of Dry Run, passed away the morning of Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He was born on Wednesday, July 28, 1993 in Fort Hood, Texas, the son of Kimberly Ferrell and Patrick Stepler. Nathan was a 2011 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School. He worked as a level two maintenance technician for Schreiber Foods and...

Timothy Kauffman

Timothy Kauffman

Sep 12, 2023

Timothy E. Kauffman, 59, of Shippensburg, departed this life on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his home. He was born on May 8, 1964, in Carlisle, a son of Phyllis L. (Black) Marpoe. Tim worked at Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Chambersburg, and most recently Proctor & Gamble, Shippensburg. In addition to his mother, Tim is survived by several brothers. He...

Martha  Russell

Martha Russell

Sep 10, 2023

Martha P. Russell, 85, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Sunday, September 10, 2023, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on May 12, 1938, in Newville, the daughter of the late Lester Lehman and Thelma (Unger) Gatten. Martha married William H. Russell on February 16, 1982, in Hagerstown, MD. He preceded her in death on December...

Douglas Black

Douglas Black

Sep 10, 2023

Douglas R. “Doug” Black, 80, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on Friday, February 26, 1943 in Huntingdon County, a son of the late Merrill E. Black and Roberta M. (Dickinson) Black Morrison. He married Elizabeth P. (VanScyoc) Black on November 20, 1965. Doug was a faithful member...

Ronald Glenny

Ronald Glenny

Sep 9, 2023

Ronald William Glenny, 80, of Lurgan, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at his home. Born Friday, October 23, 1942 in Huntingdon, PA, he was a son of the late James and Edna Jane (Beatty) Glenny. Ron was a 1961 graduate of the Huntingdon Area High School. He served in the National Guard. Ron retired from the Chambersburg...

Lester Funk

Lester Funk

Sep 9, 2023

Lester Eugene Funk, 82, of Newville, departed this life on the morning of Saturday, September 9, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1940, the son of the late Eldon E. and Margaret A. (Wheeler) Funk. Lester was a 1958 graduate of Big Spring High School and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He...

Vivian Cramer

Vivian Cramer

Sep 8, 2023

Vivian R. “Dibby” (Reath) Cramer, 95, of Carlisle, passed away the evening of Friday, September 8, 2023 at Cumberland Crossings. She was born on Sunday, February 19, 1928 in Shippensburg, a daughter of the late Walker G. and Violet R. (Perry) Reath. Vivian was a 1946 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. She was also a member of the Women’s...

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...

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