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Albert Wenger
Jul 23, 2021
Albert J. Wenger, 73, of Newburg, and formerly of Scotland, Shippensburg and Mt. Holly Springs, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at home. He was born Thursday, January 1, 1948 in Chambersburg, PA. Albert was a son of the late Orville R. and Helen G. (Furry) Wenger. Albert retired from Scotland School for Veteran’s Children where he was a storeroom...
Rhoda Swanger
Jul 22, 2021
Rhoda I. Swanger, 81, of Spring Run, formerly of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 in the Chambersburg Hospital. She was born Friday, November 10, 1939 in Chambersburg, PA. Rhoda was a daughter of the late Lewis and Mary (Helm) Hummer. She retired from Shippensburg University where she worked in food services for over 27 years. She was a...
Jonas Nolt
Jul 19, 2021
Jonas W. Nolt, 89, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Monday, July 19, 2021, at his home. He was born on September 1, 1931, in Churchtown, PA, a son of the late Noah Z. and Lizzie M. Weaver Nolt. Jonas worked as a farmer throughout his life. He also owned and operated a salvage business for tractor...
Melba Strouse
Jul 19, 2021
Melba A. Strouse, 83, of Newville, passed away the morning of Monday, July 19, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on Thursday, January 6, 1938 in Howard, Centre County, a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Rena B. (Emenhizer) Nyman, Sr. Melba was a Licensed Practical Nurse, retiring from the Carlisle...
Helen Coy
Jul 19, 2021
Helen Louise Mansberger Coy, a life-long resident of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at the wonderful age of 99. She was born Wednesday, December 21, 1921 in Shippensburg PA. Helen was a daughter of the late Clara A. (Mansberger) Varner, and stepfather Harry E. Varner. Helen was a 1939 graduate of the former Shippensburg High School. She married...
William Leach
Jul 17, 2021
William R. “Scooter” Leach, 63, of Shippensburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 17, 2021. Since being diagnosed in April of 2019 with brain cancer, he fought a courageous battle until the end. He will be greatly missed but in a much better place for eternity. Bill was proud to be an American and...
Marion Mcmullen
Jul 17, 2021
Marion R. McMullen, 91, of Newburg, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Magnolias of Chambersburg. Born Saturday, June 21, 1930 in Shippensburg, Cumberland County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel A. and Marion A. Kitzmiller Orris. Marion was of the Protestant Faith. She was a 1948 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. Marion retired as a seamstress...
J. Yvonne Long
Jul 17, 2021
J. Yvonne Burkhart Long September 22, 1935 ~ July 17, 2021 Yvonne Long, 85, a resident of Quincy Village, Waynesboro, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 17. Born at home on Sunday, September 22, 1935, in Shippensburg, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Vada Mae Rotz Burkhart. She is survived by her husband...
Gary Gardner
Jul 16, 2021
Gary G. “Jake” Gardner, 80, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Friday, July 16, 2021 at the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, October 2, 1940, a son of the late Clarence and Helen (Bream) Gardner. Jake had a ‘green thumb’ and loved to garden. He was also an avid hunter. He is survived by his wife,...
Connie Naugle
Jul 16, 2021
Connie Mae Naugle, 70, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born Tuesday, October 17, 1950 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late George William and Julia Mae Johnston Naugle. Connie was a 1968 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School. She was employed at the Shippensburg...
Edwin Mcnamara
Jul 9, 2021
Edwin Patterson McNamara, 74, of Green Valley, AZ, departed this life on the morning of Friday, July 9, 2021, in Camp Hill, PA. He was born on May 31, 1947, in Harrisburg, PA, the son of the late John and Vivian (Patterson) McNamara. Edwin was a 1965 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School and 1968 graduate of the York Academy...
Darren Bryan
Jul 9, 2021
Darren Lynn Bryan, 50, of Shippensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 9, 2021 in Mechanicsburg, PA. Born Wednesday, November 25, 1970 in Chambersburg, he was a son of Barbara Ann Bechtel Bryan of Shippensburg, and the late James Harold Bryan. Darren was a 1989 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. He was presently a Construction Foreman for East Coast...
John "Jack" Mccrae
Jul 6, 2021
John “Jack” Allan McCrae, 75, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the Penn State Health M.S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born on February 1, 1946, in Roxbury, the son of the late James A. and M. Winifred (McKee) McCrae. Jack was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, enlisting on...
Linda Stoltzfus
Jul 6, 2021
Linda Mae Stoltzfus, 34, of 273 Fox Hill Road, Newburg, PA 17240, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Rubio Cancer Center, Mexico. Born in Newburg, Linda was the daughter of Stephen F. and Verna Mae Smoker Stoltzfus. Linda was the wife of Paul Timothy Stoltzfus, son of Israel and Eva Kauffman Stoltzfus. She was a homemaker...
Rev. W. Stanley Darrah
Jul 6, 2021
Rev. W. Stanley Darrah, 87, of Chambersburg, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at York Hospital. Born Monday, September 11, 1933 in Cresap, Marshall County, WV, he was a son of the late Clarence and Bernice Estep Darrah. Stanley received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1955 from Findlay College, now University of Findlay, Findlay, OH. He received his Masters of Divinity...
Joyce Clough
Jul 5, 2021
Joyce Elaine Clough, 71, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the evening of Monday, July 5, 2021, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on March 6, 1950, in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late Harold “Skinny” and Dorothy (Keefer) Clough. Joyce went on to attend Shippensburg University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in 1973, and a Master’s degree in...
Vesta Spidle
Jul 3, 2021
Vesta M. Spidle, 88, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Garrison Estates Assisted Living, Baltimore, MD. She was born on May 16, 1933 in Amberson, a daughter of the late Ray J. and Ruth G. (Timmons) Eckenrode. Vesta was a graduate of the Fannett Township High School in Dry Run. She was the...
Ronald Wales
Jun 29, 2021
Ronald E. “Ronnie” Wales, 72, of Newburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on August 12, 1948, in York, a son of the late Charles and Arlene (Ort) Wales, Jr. and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He married Constance J. “Connie” Lindsay on February...
Patricia O'Donnell
Jun 26, 2021
Patricia A. “Pat” O’Donnell, 76, of Chambersburg, passed away the evening of Saturday, June 26, 2021 at her home. She was born on October 26, 1944 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Percy and Naomi (Porter) Oyer II. Pat was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and loved going to the beach and races. Above all else, she loved spending...
Ruth Rosenberry
Jun 24, 2021
Ruth E. Rosenberry, 83, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was born April 25, 1938 in Newburg, PA. Ruth was a daughter of the late Addison F. and Louise E. Truckenmiller Kreamer. She retired from the Embers Restaurant & Convention Center where she worked for over 30 years. Ruth was a member of...
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