Obituaries
William E. Wallace, Sr.
Apr 14, 2026
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, William “Bill” Edward Wallace Sr., 92, passed away peacefully at his home after a brief illness. Born January 3, 1934 in Baltimore to the late Frederick and Hilda Heinekamp Wallace. He is survived by his loving wife Janet (Bruchie) Wallace, children and step-children, William Wallace II (Terri), Kirk Grander, Steven Wallace (Lisa), Kent Grander (Bambi)...
David Herman Cook
Apr 14, 2026
David Herman Cook, age 89 of York Springs, passed away April 14, 2026 at SpiriTrust Lutheran- the Village at Gettysburg. He was born October 15, 1936 in Wertzville to the late Calvin G., Sr. and Alice (Messinger) Cook. He was widowed by his wife, Anna Mae (Stambaugh) Cook, August 15, 2025.
David graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1956 and...
Rickey Lynn Gossert
Apr 11, 2026
Rickey Lynn Gossert, aged 61, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully at his home on April 11, 2026. Born on June 16, 1964, he was a son of the late John O. Gossert, Jr. and Anna Catherine (Mullet) Gossert.
Surviving are three daughters, Cierra, Carlee and Courtney. He is also survived by his two brothers, John and Art; one sister Deb; 13...
Diana Mae Speelman
Apr 11, 2026
Diana Mae Speelman, age 70 of Gardners, passed away April 11, 2026 at Mount Joy Hospice House. She was born June 3, 1955 in Gettysburg to the late John Robert and Sylvia Lee (Pritt) Altice. Diana was widowed by her husband, Richard J. Speelman I. She loved her plants and her pets, enjoyed going camping and collecting native American items...
Mary K. Fisher
Apr 5, 2026
Mary K. Fisher, age 84, Born December 21, 1941 in Lancaster County. Wife of late Joseph B. Fisher, died April 5, 2026. Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral & Cremation, Ltd., 51 Asper Drive in Shippensburg. A funeral service will be held April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Byler residence: 49 Oak Bend Rd. Newburg, PA...
W. Lynn Smith
Apr 2, 2026
Lynn Smith, 79, of Fairfield, PA was called home by the Lord on April 2, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lynn was born on August 4, 1946, in Lenoir, NC. She was the oldest of 4 children and the daughter of the late Winnie and Marvin Chester. She met her husband, Bob and they married on...
Eugene E. McDannell
Mar 29, 2026
Eugene F. “Gene” McDannell, 81, of Orrtanna, peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Born June 21, 1944, he was the son of the late Paul and Margaret (Harbold) McDannell. His first jobs were working on his family’s farm and The Round Barn farm. He then began working for PennDot, and retired...
Emma Jane Ocker-Motter
Mar 28, 2026
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...
Irene Elizabeth Mellott
Mar 28, 2026
Irene Elizabeth Mellott, 95, entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at her home with her loving daughter Linda by her side. Irene was a beloved mother, grandma and great grandma. Irene was the daughter of the late James Slusser and Zula (Day) Slusser. She enjoyed playing piano, singing, listening to cowboy music and watching Gunsmoke.
Irene is...
Joann B. Day
Mar 25, 2026
Joann B. Day, 92, peacefully departed this world on March 25, 2026. Born on September 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. Blocher and Mae M. (Hoffman) Blocher.
For many years, Joann worked at Rice Fruit Company as a bookkeeper. However, in her later years she worked for Dr. Tina McBeth also as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed...
Susan Kay Weatherly
Mar 25, 2026
Susan Kay Weatherly, age 67, of Cashtown, passed away peacefully at her home on March 25, 2026.
Born on December 21, 1958, in Gettysburg, Susan was the daughter of the late Herbert Myers and Betty Lou Luckenbaugh. A graduate of Biglerville High School, and happily retired in recent years. She built a life centered on family, home, and the simple joys...
Catherine R. Bigler
Mar 24, 2026
Catherine R. Bigler, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026 at the age of 90. Born on January 3, 1936, in Shippensburg, she lived a life marked by love, resilience, and dedication to her craft. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Martha (Warren) Rotz. A talented seamstress, Catherine proudly worked in many sewing factories...
Owen O. Naylor
Mar 23, 2026
Owen O. Naylor, age 86 of Biglerville, passed away March 23, 2026 at York Hospital. He was born in Biglerville to the late Charles Glenn and E. Grace (Kuhn) Naylor. Owen attended Biglerville High School and worked at the former Glen-Gery Corporation and subsequently Schindler Elevator Corporation as a welder for 24 years until retirement.
His family was his greatest joy....
Larry "Mac" Marlin McElroy
Mar 22, 2026
Larry "Mac" Marlin McElroy, 78, of Seven Valleys, PA, passed away on March 22, 2026, at UPMC Memorial Hospital. Born on August 31, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, Larry lived a life defined by strength, service, and dedication to his family and community.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Malinda McElroy, who remained faithfully by his side throughout...
Kenneth Eugene Duncan, Sr.
Mar 17, 2026
Kenneth Eugene Duncan, Sr., of Newburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 17, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on October 10, 1940, Kenneth was the son of the late Raymond Duncan and Anna (Updegraff) Duncan.
As a mechanic, Kenneth had a profound appreciation for craftsmanship and history, spending countless hours working on vehicles...
Krystofer Lee Lopez
Mar 12, 2026
Specialist Krystofer Lee Lopez, 18, of Biglerville, passed away on March 12, 2026, while serving on duty during a training incident at Letterkenny Army Depot. He was born May 2, 2007, in York, the son of Hector and Carmen (Laureano) Lopez.
Krystofer was a 2025 graduate of Biglerville High School, where he excelled at wrestling. A dedicated servant to his community...
Patricia A. Kessel
Mar 11, 2026
Patricia A. Kessel, age 83 of Gettysburg, passed away March 11, 2026 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Gettysburg. She was born May 7, 1942 in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kennedy. Patricia was a former member of Calvary Chapel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and loved German Shepherds.
She is survived by her children, Joseph D. Kessel of Carlisle,...
Peggy Ann Diveley
Mar 8, 2026
Peggy Ann (Gilbert) Diveley, 83, of Biglerville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her bedside on March 8, 2026. She was born on December 4, 1942, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Peggy was the loving and devoted wife of Eddie Diveley, with whom she shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. Together they built a life centered around family and...
Jerry L. Chronister
Mar 7, 2026
Jerry Chronister, 72, of Aspers, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at his home. Born on October 30, 1953, Jerry was the son of the late Howard Norman Chronister and Naomi E. (Hinkle) Chronister.
Jerry found immense joy in the simple pleasures, whether venturing into the woods for a day of hunting or spending time on the baseball and softball...
Bettina Marie Ellsworth
Mar 6, 2026
Dr Bettina Marie Groome Ellsworth, MD (1949-2026)
Bettina Marie Groome Ellsworth, MD, entered into God's eternal care on March 6th, 2026, aged 76, at Cross Keys Village, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, surrounded by family. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and a dedicated and caring physician.
Tina was born in 1949 in Richmond, Virginia to Clifford O. Groome, Jr. and...
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