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Katelyn Burkholder
Jan 7, 2024
Katelyn Marie Burkholder, 16, daughter of Elvin H. and Susan N. (Zimmerman) Burkholder, born on August 18, 2007, died at her home on the morning of January 7, 2024. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three sisters, Michelle Elaine (11 years old), Bethany Faith (3 years old), Krystal Sue (1 year old); one brother, Javon Isaac (7...
Lamont Hardy
Jan 6, 2024
Lamont Richard Hardy, Sr., 82, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born in Harrisburg, on June 5, 1941, the son of the late Francis M. and Freda (Brubaker) Hardy. Lamont married Delores Jane Mull on June 22, 1968. Lamont worked as an examiner-cutter, at what was...
John Shissler
Jan 6, 2024
John Hess Shissler, 82, of Newburg, PA, passed away January 6, 2024 at his home. He was born Friday, January 2, 1942 in Elizabethtown, PA. He was a son of the late Russell A. Shissler and Mary Farver Hess Shissler. He graduated from the Hershey High School in 1960. He was a member of the Air Hill Brethren in Christ...
Boyd Myers
Jan 5, 2024
Boyd C. Myers, 76, of Upper Strasburg, passed away at noon on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on August 14, 1947 in Chambersburg, a son of the late John N. and Mildred (Newell) Myers. Boyd married Beverly A. Forbes on September 18, 1971 in Upper Strasburg. Boyd served in the United States Army for...
Rupert Charles Loucks
Jan 5, 2024
Rupert Charles Loucks Long-time Shippensburg resident Rupert Charles Loucks, a historian by both profession and avocation, died on January 5, 2024, in York Hospital, aged 87. He was born January 25, 1936, in Jamestown, New York, the son of Charles T. and Rachel Hoyt Loucks. He initially pursued his early-kindled passion for history at Jamestown Community College and Binghamton University’s...
Gail Bradley
Jan 4, 2024
Gail A. Bradley, 80, resident of SpiriTrust Lutheran, passed away the morning of Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was born on June 22, 1943 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late Morris G. and Mary (Collins) Nottingham. She married Darwin F. Bradley on June 26, 1965. Gail worked as a licensed practical nurse at the Greenville Hospital and VA...
Susan Ernst
Jan 3, 2024
Susan J. (Frey) Ernst, 79, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg. She was born on Monday, April 10, 1944 in Hagerstown, MD, a daughter of the late R. Kenneth and Verna Ruth (Keller) Frey. Susan was a 1962 graduate of the Smithsburg High School and member of the Grace...
Leroy Grimes
Jan 2, 2024
Leroy G. Grimes, 88, of Shippensburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at his home. Born Thursday, December 19, 1935 in Carlisle, he was a son of the late John and Stella Davis Grimes. He was a member of the Lighthouse Worldwide International Church, Newville, PA. Leroy loved and cherished his family, and he was a good Christian Man....
Barbara Kegerreis
Jan 1, 2024
Barbara J. “Barb” Kegerreis, 82, of Orrstown, passed away the morning of Monday, January 1, 2024 at her home. She was born on August 2, 1941 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late Norman C. and Harriet A. (Warren) Kegerreis, Sr. Barb was a 1959 graduate of the Shippensburg High School and retired as a library technician from Kutztown University....
John Powell
Dec 30, 2023
John Charles Powell, 66, of Olde Scotland Road, Shippensburg, passed into his Savior’s arms on December 30, 2023, in the Chambersburg Hospital, after a long vigil with loved ones at his side. John was born on November 22, 1957, in Chambersburg, to parents, Jay H. and Dorothy (Kenyon) Powell. He was the loving husband of Denise (House) Powell, who passed...
Kevin Clever
Dec 27, 2023
Kevin W. Clever, Jr., 43, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 12, 1980 in Chambersburg, a son of the late Kevin W. and Bertha M. (Campbell) Clever, Sr. Kevin was a 1999 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School and a member of The Rock Church....
Jeffrey Showaker
Dec 23, 2023
Jeffrey Eugene Showaker, 64, of Shippensburg, departed this life peacefully in his home on the morning of Saturday, December 23, 2023. Born Friday, November 20, 1959, he was a son of the late Eugene and Arlene (Fickes) Showaker. He married Karen A. Zullinger in 1996 at the Palmstown Church in Newville. Jeffrey was a 1977 graduate of Big Spring High...
Angela Baum
Dec 23, 2023
Angela L. “Angie” Baum, 45, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the afternoon of Saturday, December 23, 2023, at her home. She was born on June 15, 1978, in Chambersburg, a daughter of Leroy Breon, Jr., and the late Karen S. (Cooper) Breon. Angie worked for D.B. Schenker in Carlisle. She loved cats and was always listening to music. Angie...
David Myers
Dec 20, 2023
David J. Myers, 77, of Newburg, departed this life on the morning of Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at his home. He was born on April 24, 1946, in Chambersburg, a son of the late John N. and Mildred (Newell) Myers. David married Linda M. Carroll on August 21, 1965, in Orrstown. Early in life, David worked at the former Goodhart...
Raul Barbeito
Dec 20, 2023
Raul Barbeito, 92, of Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born Thursday, March 26, 1931 in Spain, he was a son of the late Ramon and Marie Marta Barbeito. Raul was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He retired from John F. Kindergan in New Jersey as a Brick Mason. He...
Terry Defenderfer
Dec 18, 2023
Terry Eugene “Diff” Defenderfer, Sr., 76, of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born Thursday, July 10, 1947 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Harold and Lorraine Haverstock Defenderfer. Diff retired as a mechanic from Bill’s performance Center in Chambersburg. He also worked as a tow truck driver for Stouffer’s Garage in...
M. Rae Drachbar
Dec 17, 2023
M. Rae (McLaughlin) Drachbar, 95, of Chambersburg, passed away the morning of Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Providence Place Senior Living of Chambersburg. She was born on February 1, 1928 in Airville, PA, the daughter of the late Jesse W. and Louella (Plett) McLaughlin. She was the wife of Albert Drachbar. He preceded her in death on December 25, 1992....
Naomi Martin
Dec 15, 2023
Naomi W. Martin, 36, 150 Quarry Hill Rd., Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of Elam Reiff and Frances (Weaver) Martin, born on February 8, 1987. Naomi attended the Meadow View Old Order Mennonite Church. Besides her parents, she is survived by five sisters and two brothers, Minerva (Freeman Dale) Miller of Millersburg,...
Trenton Benner
Dec 12, 2023
Trenton K. Benner, 38, of Union Bridge, MD, passed away on December 12, 2023. He was born on July 30, 1985 in Chambersburg, a son of Dianne L. Campbell and Kevin P. Benner. Trent was a 2003 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School and lifetime member of the Durff-Kuhn V.F.W. Post #6168. He was currently serving active duty...
Evelyn Beidel
Dec 11, 2023
Evelyn P. Beidel, 96, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Monday, December 11, 2023 at Jones Acres Assisted Living, Arnold, MD. She was born on May 14, 1927 in Franklin County, a daughter of the late Bruce Albert and Jennie Elizabeth (Wible) Poe. Evelyn worked at the Beistle Company and James Burd Elementary School cafeteria, retiring in 2007. She...
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