Obituaries

Jul 20, 2014

Verna M. Frankenfield, age 82 of Heidlersburg, went home to be with Jesus, Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Gettysburg Hospital after a several week battle with pneumonia. She was born Thursday, January 28, 1932 in Biglerville, the daughter of the late William C. and Florence B. (Trimmer) Decker. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Russell L....

Jul 20, 2014

Rafael A. Ramirez Garcia, age 33 of Chambersburg, PA, died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. He was born Friday, October 24, 1980, the child of the late Miguel Angel and Margarita Garcia. He is survived by ten siblings. Professional services are being handled by Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg. Funeral Services will be held...

Jul 18, 2014

Nancy Ann Rouse Putt, age 49 of Southampton Township, peacefully passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at home. She was born Thursday, December 10, 1964 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the child of the late Gerald K. Rouse and Ann (Newberry) Rouse. Nancy enjoyed reading, gardening and was an active member of the two therapy dog groups in Chambersburg and Shippensburg....

Jul 18, 2014

Lloyd E. Spertzel, age 87 of Gettysburg, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at Transitions Health Care. He was born Wednesday, July 6, 1927 in Adams County, the son of the late George and Blanche (Davis) Spertzel. Lloyd formerly was employed by Dal-Tile for over 40 years. He was a member of Idaville United Brethren in Christ Church. Lloyd...

Jul 17, 2014

Mary Jane Emlet, age 90 of York Springs, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Lutheran Home in Gettysburg. She was born Thursday, February 8, 1924 in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County, the daughter of the late Floyd H. and Minerva S. (Bream) Fenton. Mary was formerly employed as a sewing machine operator most of her adult life. She worked...

Jul 17, 2014

James A. (Turk) Hankey, age 80 of Biglerville, died Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Transitions Health Care in Gettysburg. He was born Friday, February 23, 1934 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Roy R. and Ruth C. (Harbaugh) Hankey. Turk graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1952. He was formerly employed by J.E. Baker/Magneseta in York for many...

Jul 13, 2014

Mary L. Beamer, age 81 of Biglerville, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Village of Laurel Run in Fayetteville. She was born Tuesday, September 20, 1932 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of the late William E. and Anna (Nottleman) Singley. Mary graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1950. Duffy Motts formerly employed her for several years. She had...

Jul 11, 2014

Rickland J. Baldwin, age 56 of South Mountain, died Friday, July 11, 2014 at South Mountain Restoration Center. He was born October 3, 1957. He is survived by his brother, Steve Dowell of Mesa, AZ. Cremation services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg.

Jul 11, 2014

Russell D. Starner, Sr., age 63 of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at his home. He was born Thursday, September 28, 1950 in Carlisle, the son of the late Russell S. and Evelyn (Kuhn) Starner. Russell graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1969. He was formerly employed by US Express as a diesel mechanic for several...

Jul 10, 2014

Dorothy Mae Dewey, age 97 of Shippensburg, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 10, 2014. Her last eight years, she resided in the Orrstown Personal Care Home in Orrstown, PA. She was born Sunday, October 15, 1916 in Warriors Ridge, Williamsburg PA, the child of the late Ernest B. and Anna May (Gorsuch) Gorman....

Jul 10, 2014

Ronald H. Harman, age 72 of York Springs, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014 at West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg. He was born Friday, January 23, 1942 in Gettysburg, the son of Esther M. (Leatherman) Harman of York Springs and the late Harry U. Harman. Ronald graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1960. He earned his Associate Degree in...

Jul 9, 2014

Clara E. Shriver, age 59 of Gettysburg, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at her home. She was born Thursday, April 7, 1955 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Melvin F. and Minerva Florence (Lobaugh) Mentzer, Sr. Clara graduated from Biglerville High School. She was formerly employed by Judy Huff Beauty Salon in Biglerville for many years. She...

Jul 8, 2014

Susan J. Dillman, age 72 of Chambersburg, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Manor Care in Carlisle. She was born Wednesday, February 18, 1942 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth (Blocher) Lochbaum. Susan graduated from Biglerville High School in 1961. She was a homemaker most of her life and she was a member of Fairfield...

Jul 6, 2014

Keith Lawrence "Smitty" Smith, age 75 of Chambersburg, former longtime resident of Prince William County, VA, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Monday, April 17, 1939 in Manhattan, New York, the son of the late Inez (Marini) Smith. Keith graduated from Colonie High School in 1957 in Albany,...

Jul 2, 2014

Jose L. Gonzalez, Sr., age 67 of Shippensburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at his home. He was born Wednesday, April 23, 1947 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Luis andVirginia (Garcia) Gonzalez. Jose was formerly employed as a school bus driver for Zeller Bus Services in Lebanon. He was...

Jun 26, 2014

Jun 18, 2014

Rallin Lee Peck, age 63 of Shippensburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Tuesday, August 29, 1950 in Berkeley Springs, WV, the child of the late John L. Peck and Evelyn L. (Williams) Hess. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Valeska (O'Ryan) Peck. He is also survived by...

Jun 15, 2014

Terry C. Ryder, age 65 of Amberson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at his home. He was born Tuesday, May 31, 1949 in Amberson, the son of the late Norman C. and Madelyn J. (Doughtery) Ryder. Terry graduated from Shippensburg High School in 1967. He was formerly employed by Scotland School for Veteran's Children for 31...

Jun 11, 2014

Janine E. Nash, age 87 of Menallen Township, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at her home. She was born Sunday, November 21, 1926 in Herstal, Belgium, the daughter of the late Francois and Jeanne Vassen. Janine was employed in Interior Designer. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main Street, Bendersville.

Jun 8, 2014

John D. Frazier, age 84 of Gettysburg, formerly of Aspers, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Golden Living. He was born Monday, June 2, 1930 in Hyndman, the son of the late John B. and Carrie Ada (Claycomb) Frazier. John was a lifelong farmer and truck driver working with his brother and sister on the family farm. He was...