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Kevin Clevenger

Kevin Clevenger

Apr 27, 2021

Kevin R. Clevenger, 54, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on Wednesday, December 14, 1966 in Waynesboro, a son of George Calvin and Virginia Marie (Parsons) Clevenger, Jr. Kevin enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a hard-working man who loved spending...

Jamie Foor

Jamie Foor

Apr 26, 2021

Jamie Eugene Foor, 48, of Shippensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home. Born Tuesday, April 17, 1973 in Chambersburg, he was a son of Randy Atherton of Chambersburg, and the late Deborah Ellen Foor Atherton. He enjoyed working on computers. Jamie loved and cherished his family, especially his grandchildren. Jamie is survived by one daughter,...

Merwin Maxwell

Merwin Maxwell

Apr 25, 2021

Merwin Lee Maxwell, 85, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Sunday, April 25, 2021, at ManorCare Health Services, Chambersburg. He was born on July 21, 1935, in Pomona, CA, Los Angeles County, son of the late Harold G. and Pauline L. (King) Maxwell. Merwin owned and operated his own business manufacturing parts for the aviation industry. His...

Vadematie Chan

Vadematie Chan

Apr 24, 2021

Vadematie Chan, 66, of Shippensburg, PA., passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Born Monday, December 27, 1954 in Guyana, she was a daughter of the late Basdeo and Sancharie Etwaroo. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Mohamed J. Chan; three daughters, Ravina Amanda Chan, Shippensburg, Samia...

Reverend Guy Baer

Reverend Guy Baer

Apr 21, 2021

THE REVEREND GUY RICHARD BAER Born July 17, 1934 Died April 21, 2021 Rev. Guy Richard Baer passed into eternal life peacefully at home attended by his four children. Guy retired as a pastor in 1996 having served for over 40 years and was a member of the Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church. He was a member of...

James Nehf

James Nehf

Apr 21, 2021

James L. “Jim” Nehf, 91, of Chambersburg and formerly of Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Providence Place of Chambersburg. Born Sunday, October 6, 1929 in Shippensburg, he was a son of the late Lester A. and Mary Myrtle Foreman Nehf. Jim was a 1947 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School. He was a United States...

Vera Koser

Vera Koser

Apr 19, 2021

Vera (Barton) Koser, 92, of Chambersburg, passed from this life to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior on April 19, 2021. Vera was a 23-year resident at the Chambers Pointe campus of Menno Haven retirement community, and previously lived in Shippensburg. She grew up in Crystal Springs, PA. Vera is survived by John, her loving husband of 75...

Dorothy Baker

Dorothy Baker

Apr 18, 2021

Dorothy L. Baker, 76, of Shippensburg, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at home. She was born Monday, August 21, 1944 in Chambersburg, PA. Dorothy was a daughter of the late Peter and Helen Annabelle (Shoemaker) McHenry. She retired from Knouse Foods, Peach Glen with over 37 years of service. Dorothy is survived by two sons, Harold R. Baker, Jr....

Jack Burke

Jack Burke

Apr 17, 2021

JACK (Mannie) THEODORE BURKE SENIOR, 97, departed for Heaven April 17, 2021, while a patient at the UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. He was born January 24, 1924, in Mercersburg, PA; the son of John (Pete) Edward Burke and Mary Rebecca (Watson) Burke. Jack attended school in Mercersburg, PA. He was a member of one of the better Negro League traveling baseball...

Donna Hockenberry

Donna Hockenberry

Apr 14, 2021

Donna L. Hockenberry, 81, of Orrstown, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on Wednesday, November 29, 1939 in Mt. Union, a daughter of the late Welcome and Thelma Myers. Donna loved to travel with her husband William. She also enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. Donna attended the LifePoint Church, Chambersburg....

Nora Rohrabaugh

Nora Rohrabaugh

Apr 12, 2021

Nora Joan Rohrabaugh, 85, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Monday, April 12, 2021, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1935, in Orrstown, the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Zullinger) Ott. Nora worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, from where she retired, and was a member...

Carl Strite

Carl Strite

Apr 10, 2021

Carl E. Strite, 57, of Chambersburg, departed this life on the evening of Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his home. He was born on March 10, 1964, in Chambersburg, a son of the late Gerald and Esther (Crider) Strite and married Shirley J. Smith on October 15, 1994, at the Air Hill Brethren in Christ Church. Carl had worked in...

Patricia Haywood

Patricia Haywood

Apr 7, 2021

Patricia A. Haywood, 74, of Shippensburg, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on Thursday, December 12, 1946 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Cleadis E. and Vivian J. (Miller) Peters, Jr. Patricia was employed as an administrative assistant for the U.S. Department of...

Clarence Keener

Clarence Keener

Apr 7, 2021

Clarence A. Keener, 88, of Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle, PA. Born Saturday, May 14, 1932 in Shippensburg, he was a son of the late Paul Edgar and Anna Cauffman Horst Keener. Clarence was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He retired in 1993 from John E. Keener Inc., as...

Rose Bender

Rose Bender

Apr 6, 2021

Rose Letitia (Rotz) Bender, 91, of Newburg, went Home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in the UPMC Carlisle Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born Saturday, December 21, 1929 in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County to the late Frank Guy and Mildred May (Holtry) Rotz. Rose was happily married to David A. Bender,...

Carl Saeman

Carl Saeman

Apr 6, 2021

Carl D. Saeman, 65, of Shippensburg, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at home. He was born Tuesday, August 8, 1955 in Binghamton, New York. Carl was a son of the late Carl D. and Dawn (Hawley) Saeman. Carl retired from the Department of Transportation in Florida. He was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Carl enjoyed...

Diane Goodhart

Diane Goodhart

Mar 30, 2021

Diane L. Goodhart, 74, of Shippensburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence, Harrisburg. She was born on Thursday, August 29, 1946 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Leroy E. and Thelma Irene (Mentzer) Wingerd. Diane enjoyed camping, bingo, shopping, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was also a member of...

Sara Foreman

Sara Foreman

Mar 30, 2021

Sara Jane Lutz Foreman, 94, of Shippensburg, joined her beloved husband John William Foreman for eternity on March 30, 2021. The daughter of the late Walter and Ruth Lutz, she spent her life on the West Creek Road farm where she raised and is survived by her two sons, John (wife Patti) of Ocean View, DE and Michael (wife Ellen)...

Rhonda Smith

Rhonda Smith

Mar 29, 2021

Rhonda Mae (Bilger) Smith, 45 of St. Thomas, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at home. She was born October 14, 1975 in Lakenheath, England. Rhonda was a daughter of Deborah J. (Hustus) Bilger of Shippensburg and the late Robert J. Bilger who passed away July 21, 2016. She worked at Proctor & Gamble, Shippensburg, and previously worked at Exel,...

Lavana Brechbiel

Lavana Brechbiel

Mar 25, 2021

Lavana Louise Brechbiel, 84, of Chambersburg, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Shook Home, Chambersburg, PA. Born Sunday, February 21, 1937 in Philipsburg, Centre County, she was a daughter of the late William James and Esther Louise Fulton Graham. She graduated with the class of 1955 from Big Spring High School. Lavana retired in 1999 from the Shippensburg...

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