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Kenneth Lee "Chub" Alexander, Jr.

Kenneth Lee "Chub" Alexander, Jr.

Aug 24, 2024

Kenneth Lee “Chub” Alexander, Jr., 59, of Shippensburg, departed this life with God, on the evening of Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, with his family at his side.

He was born on July 26, 1965, in Chambersburg, a son of the late Kenneth Lee Alexander, Sr. and Nancy Ann Alexander.

Kenny worked in construction for the majority of...

Bruce "Jimmy" Alexander, Jr.

Bruce "Jimmy" Alexander, Jr.

Aug 24, 2024

Bruce “Jimmy” Alexander, Jr., 63, of Newburg, passed away the evening of Saturday, August 24, 2024.

He was born on April 18, 1961 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Bruce and Janet Runk Alexander, Sr.

Jimmy was an exceptional contractor, working for various employers throughout his working years. He also owned and operated his own general contracting business for over 10...

Michael R. Ott

Michael R. Ott

Aug 23, 2024

Michael R. “Mike” Ott, 64, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at his home, with his loving wife by his side.

Born Monday, January 26, 1960 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Wesley L. and Mary Ellen Lautsbaugh Ott, Sr.

Michael was a member of the Rising Hope Church in Shippensburg, and a member of their Sunday...

Lavonne Kay "Vonnie" Reeder

Lavonne Kay "Vonnie" Reeder

Aug 23, 2024

Lavonne Kay “Vonnie” Reeder, 77, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Friday, August 23, 2024.

She was born on March 25, 1947 in Waynesboro, a daughter of the late Elmer O. and Helen P. (Statler) Hoffman.

Vonnie retired from Shively Motors. She was an avid collector of Boyds Bears and Longaberger baskets. She also enjoyed vacationing at the beach. 

She is survived...

Levi J. Maciejewski

Levi J. Maciejewski

Aug 20, 2024

Levi James Maciejewski, child of God and follower of Christ, went to be in the arms of Jesus on August 20, 2024 at the age of 13.

He was born on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in Chambersburg, a son of Mark S. and Tricia L. (Koons) Maciejewski.

A beloved student at Shippensburg Area Middle School, he was known by many for his...

Marie F. Belanger

Marie F. Belanger

Aug 20, 2024

Marie F. Belanger, 80, of Shippensburg, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at her home.

Born Monday, March 27, 1944 in Quebec, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Paul E. and Josephine Gobeil Belley.

Marie was a member of Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church, Shippensburg.

She is survived by her very close friend, Harold “Cliff” Skelton, Shippensburg; one son,...

Tiffany Ann Reese

Tiffany Ann Reese

Aug 18, 2024

Tiffany Ann Reese, 37, of Newburg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at her home.

Born Thursday, December 25, 1986 in Carlisle, she was a daughter of the late Cindy Sue Doyle Reese and Jeffrey Lee Reese of Newburg.

She was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church, Newburg, and attended the Chambersburg First United Methodist Church.

Tiffany was a...

Rev. J. Richard "Dick" Buchanan

Rev. J. Richard "Dick" Buchanan

Aug 18, 2024

Rev. J. Richard “Dick” (Grandpa) Buchanan, 90, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born on April 23, 1934 in Grove City, PA, a son of the late Albert Henry and Mary W. Headlee Buchanan. He married Mary V. Hawk on March 9, 1957.

Dick was...

Kandy R. Gilbert

Kandy R. Gilbert

Aug 16, 2024

Kandy R. Gilbert, 68, of Shippensburg departed this life on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. 

Born Saturday, March 24, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Paul D. and Zola Mae (Hockenberry) Richardson. She married Robert Paul Gilbert on June 24, 1972 in Fayetteville who passed away on June 10, 2010. 

Earlier in life,...

Helen Louise Wagner

Helen Louise Wagner

Aug 15, 2024

Helen Louise Wagner, 92, life-long resident of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Thursday, August 15, 2024, at her home.

She was born on January 14, 1932, in Shippensburg, the daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Orris) Hykes. Helen Louise was a 1949 graduate of Shippensburg High School and a 1952 graduate of the former Penn Hall Conservatory...

Gloria J. Cassidy

Gloria J. Cassidy

Aug 15, 2024

Gloria J. (Rotz) Cassidy, 73, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital.

She was born on July 21, 1951 in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late Melvin J. and Lillian B. (Helm) Rotz. She married Herbert R. Cassidy on January 24, 1970. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2021.

Gloria was a...

Eleanor "Ellie" Hoover

Eleanor "Ellie" Hoover

Aug 14, 2024

Eleanor “Ellie” Edmonson Hoover, 89, of Newburg, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her home.

She was born on Sunday, December 30, 1934 in Willow Hill, PA, a daughter of the late Frank Allison and Mary Clippinger Piper Edmonson. She lived in Amberson until her marriage to George Andrew Hoover. They were married on December 1, 1954...

Khadga Bahadur Biswa

Khadga Bahadur Biswa

Aug 14, 2024

Khagda Bahadur Biswa, 68, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at The Rock / Grace Nepali Church at 22 Mount Rock Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257.  Interment will follow in the Cleversburg Cemetery at 20 Walnut Dale Road,...

Kenneth N. Leinbach

Kenneth N. Leinbach

Aug 13, 2024

Kenneth N. Leinbach, 40, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg hospital.

He was born on January 23, 1984, in Chambersburg, a son of David N. and Elaine N. (Nolt) Leinbach. Kenneth married Linda W. (Zimmerman) on November 2, 2006, in Orrstown.

Kenneth was a self-employed farmer and a member of the Clearfield...

Crystal Ann Hutchinson

Crystal Ann Hutchinson

Aug 12, 2024

Crystal Ann Hutchinson, 63, of Pleasant Hall, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg.

Born Tuesday, October 25, 1960 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Alfred L. Hutchinson and Mary Ann Hepfer Hutchinson of Pleasant Hall, PA.

Crystal loved Barney, country music, Elvis Presley, and David King the Elvis Experience. Crystal loved going...

Delbert Burkholder Zimmerman

Delbert Burkholder Zimmerman

Aug 11, 2024

Delbert Burkholder Zimmerman, 19, of Shippensburg, departed this life on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

He was born on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 in Shippensburg, PA, a son of Larry N. and Ella S. Burkholder Zimmerman of Shippensburg.

Delbert worked for Cumberland Supply, LLC in Newville. He was a member of the Shippensburg Old Order Mennonite Church. 

In addition to his parents, he is...

Elizabeth L. Palmer

Elizabeth L. Palmer

Aug 8, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Leach Palmer passed away surrounded by loving family on Thursday, August 8, 2024, just five days short of her 98th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years James Palmer, infant son James Michael Palmer, and two brothers. She leaves six children, 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She also embraced numerous foster children...

Audrey J. Vojtowicz

Audrey J. Vojtowicz

Aug 5, 2024

Audrey Jean (Miller) Vojtowicz, 94, of Johnstown, passed away on August 5, 2024 surrounded by family. 

She was preceded in death by Charles A. Vojtowicz (husband), Delores Kristoff (sister), Robert Miller (brother), Gabriel Issac Chamberlin (great-grandson). She is survived by Forrest Miller (Martha), Barbara Yurasek (Steve), children (affectionately known as the 7’rs), Robin, Raymond, Rhonda (Jim), Racine (Leo), Regina (Danny), Randy,...

Thelma Joyce Mellott

Thelma Joyce Mellott

Aug 4, 2024

Thelma Joyce Mellott, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital.

Born Sunday, August 25, 1935 in Scotland, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Frank Jacob and Beatrice Orlea Cooper Cook.

Thelma was a 1953 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. She retired from the former Stanley Company with over 50 years...

Janice Mae Chamberlin

Janice Mae Chamberlin

Aug 4, 2024

Janice Mae Chamberlin, 70, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.

She was born on May 3, 1954, in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late Hughie D. and Dorothy M. (Dunlap) Laughlin. Janice married Wilbur C. Chamberlin on August 25, 1973, at the Newburg First Church of God.

Janice was primarily...

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