Emma Jane Ocker-Motter

Emma Jane Ocker-Motter, 93, of Shippensburg entered into Gods eternal care on March 28, 2026 with her loving family by her side. Born on November, 12 1932 in Shippensburg, she was the daughter of the late Alfred F. Fogelsanger and Harriet E. Ocker.

Emma was a farmer’s wife, caretaker, and a housewife. She provided great hospitality to others, which was what she was known for. Emma enjoyed cooking, the farm life, gardening, and loved her flowers. Most of all, she loved to spend time with her family. Emma attended Open Door Church in Chambersburg as well as Faith Tabernacle in Shippensburg.

Survivors include three daughters, Linda J. Forrester (Danny), Diane M. Musser (Laverne), and Beverly A. Musser (Benjamin); one son, Fred E. Ocker; three sisters, Dorothy Swartz, Anna Beam, and Elsie Swartz; one brother, Clyde Fogelsanger; one step-sister, Carol Whitted; one step-son, Gerald Motter; two daughter in-law’s, Judy and Debra Ocker; 18 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren; 19 great-great grandchildren; five step grandchildren; 14 step great-grandchildren; 11 step great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Emma was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul E. Ocker; her second husband, Lester W. Motter; two sons, Philip E. Ocker, and C. Lee Ocker; two brothers, Frank and Glen Fogelsanger; one sister, Mildred Plasterer; and one grandson, Jarrod William Ocker.

Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral & Cremation, Ltd., 51 Asper Drive in Shippensburg. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Open Door 600 Miller St, Chambersburg, PA 17201. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. A viewing will be held the night prior from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Dugan Funeral & Cremation, Ltd., 51 Asper Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257. At the family’s request, burial will be held privately.