Obituaries

Philip  L. Coon

Philip L. Coon

Jun 7, 2014

Philip L. Coon, Jr., age 89 of Gettysburg, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Gettysburg Center in Gettysburg. He was born Wednesday, September 17, 1924 in Madison, the son of the late Philip L. and Mildred (Saunders) Coon. Professional services are being handled by Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main Street, Bendersville.

Evelyn  L. Hoch

Evelyn L. Hoch

Jun 6, 2014

Evelyn L. Hoch, age 89 of Orrstown, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at Orrstown Personal Care. She was born Sunday, April 19, 1925 in Newburg, the daughter of the late John and Sylvia (Franklin) Stouffer. Evelyn was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Orrstown, the Upper Strasburg Community...

Lucille  M. Reed

Lucille M. Reed

Jun 5, 2014

Lucille M. Reed, age 86 of Land O Lakes, FL, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014 at her daughter's home. She was born Tuesday, November 8, 1927 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Ira G. and Ruth (Hagey) Fair. Lucille was formerly employed at the Fayetteville Library as a librarian for many years. She was a devoted mother...

Tammy  S. Defenderfer

Tammy S. Defenderfer

Jun 4, 2014

Tammy Sue Defenderfer, age 49 of Chambersburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born Tuesday, December 15, 1964 in Waynesboro, the child of the late John Henry and Mabel Gladys (Kirkpatrick) Helsley. Tammy graduated from Chambersburg Senior High School in 1983. She was employed by Sheetz for 26...

Hazel  M. Ramos

Hazel M. Ramos

Jun 1, 2014

Hazel "Mom/Grandma" M. Ramos, age 76 of Biglerville, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Transitions Health Care in Gettysburg. She was born Wednesday, December 29, 1937 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Sherman S. and Lola N. (Stotler) Speelman. Hazel had worked with her husband for several fruit farmers in Upper Adams, but most of all she...

Darryl  L. Hammond

Darryl L. Hammond

May 31, 2014

Darryl L. Hammond, age 53 of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Village of Laurel Run in Fayetteville. He was born Tuesday, September 20, 1960 in Chambersburg, the son of Delores J. (Hockenberry) Hammond of Fayetteville and the late Clair L. (Pete) Hammond. Darryl graduated from Shippensburg High School in 1979. He was a member of Cumberland...

Christian  L. Paffos

Christian L. Paffos

May 24, 2014

Christian L. Paffos, age 22 of Shippensburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 24, 2014. He was born Tuesday, September 24, 1991 in Panama City , FL, the child of the late Steve Dee and Tracy L. (McDermond) Paffos. Christian graduated from Shippensburg High School in 2010. He loved the wilderness, animals and music. He also...

Naomi  R. Baer

Naomi R. Baer

May 21, 2014

Naomi R. Baer, age 79 of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Falling Spring Nursing and Rehab. She was born Wednesday, December 19, 1934 in Newburg, the daughter of the late Benjamin N. and Naomi Grace (Tarner) Shields. Naomi was formerly employed as a cook at the Village of Laurel Run in Fayetteville. She has also worked...

Norma  J. Stumbaugh

Norma J. Stumbaugh

May 19, 2014

Norma J. Stumbaugh, age 57 of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 at Hershey Medical Center. She was born Wednesday, November 14, 1956 in Chambersburg, the child of the late Norman and Madeline (Miller) Houser. Norma graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 1977. She was a homemaker, wife and mother. She is survived by her husband...

Charles "Tom"  T. Dils

Charles "Tom" T. Dils

May 18, 2014

Charles "Tom" T. Dils, age 76 of Carlisle, formerly of Shippensburg, passed through death into eternal life on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Forest Park Nursing Home in Carlisle. He is now absent from the body and at home with the Lord Jesus Christ. He was born Monday, September 6, 1937 in Smithfield, the son of the late Thomas...

Julian  E. Nadeau

Julian E. Nadeau

May 18, 2014

Julian E. Nadeau, age 90 of Biglerville, died Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Wednesday, August 12, 1923 in Somersworth, NH, the son of the late Euclid and Eva (Perrault) Nadeau. Julian earned his B.S. in Political Science from Georgetown University. He was employed by the Social Security Administration as a legal assistant for many...

Victoria  S. Smith

Victoria S. Smith

May 17, 2014

Victoria S. Smith, age 48, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at her Shippensburg home. She was born Wednesday, December 8, 1965 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is survived by two daughters, Angelina Smith of Hershey and Maria Smith of Chambersburg and her boyfriend Adam Mutzabaugh. Cremation services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. Services are private...

Winfried  A. Komes, Jr.

Winfried A. Komes, Jr.

May 15, 2014

Winfried "Junior" Komes, age 50 of St. Thomas, died Thursday, May 15, 2014 at his home. He was born Tuesday, September 24, 1963 in Homestead, the child of the late Winfried A. and Martha J. (Reynolds) Daye of St. Claire, Florida. He was employed by the maintenance department at McDonald's. He is survived by his wife, Theresa (Lowe )...

Steven  C. Smith

Steven C. Smith

May 11, 2014

Steven C. Smith, age 29 of Shippensburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, May 11, 2014 at his home. He was born Friday, February 22, 1985 in Indiana, PA, the son of Brad T. and step-mother Jackie Smith of Acworth, GA and Linda M. (Butts) and step-father Dennis Byers of Upper Strasburg. Steven graduated from Cumberland...

Linda  Sue Cover

Linda Sue Cover

May 9, 2014

Linda Sue Cover, age 61 of Bendersville, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 at her home. She was born Saturday, April 18, 1953 in Denver, the daughter of the late Darrell Drumright and Adeline Pugh. Her husband James E. Cover, Jr. of Bendersville survives her. She is also survived by two daughters, Kimberly L. Sear of Glen Allan, MO...

Rhoda  H. Heller

Rhoda H. Heller

May 1, 2014

Rhoda M. Heller, age 78 of Biglerville, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the home of her son. She was born Friday, November 1, 1935 in York County, the daughter of the late Raymond and Virgie (Hartman) Wallace. Rhoda was formerly employed by Taylor's Greenhouse for 35 years. She had also worked at the Round Barn Fruit Stand...

Edna  G. Comerer

Edna G. Comerer

Apr 30, 2014

Edna G. Comerer, age 99 of Shippensburg, formerly of Walnut Bottom, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the home of her granddaughter in Shippensburg. She was born Monday, September 21, 1914 in Upper Strasburg, the child of the late Harry and Blanche (Morgret) Sheaffer. Edna was a homemaker. Her husband, Herman "Jude" Comerer preceded her in death on July...

Sandra  B. Abahazy

Sandra B. Abahazy

Apr 29, 2014

Sandra B. Abahazy, age 66 of Aspers, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at her home. She was born Thursday, May 29, 1947 in Troy, NY, the daughter of the late Phillip and Mildred (Rider) Silver. Sandra was a housewife. She is survived by her husband, Theodore J. Abahazy, her daughter, Paula A. Villarreal, Gardners, her son, John P. Abahazy,...

Imogene  S. Shafer

Imogene S. Shafer

Apr 24, 2014

Imogene S. Shafer, age 73, formerly of Shippensburg, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Green Ridge Village, Newville. She was born Tuesday, July 23, 1940 in Hamilton, OH, the daughter of the late Herman and Helen V. (Guiler) Schultz. Imogene graduated from Talawanda High School in 1958. She moved to Pennsylvania in 2007. Her husband, Carl R. Shafer died...

Douglas  A. Sell

Douglas A. Sell

Apr 23, 2014

Douglas A. Sell, age 53 of Biglerville, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. He was born Tuesday, August 30, 1960 in Gettysburg, the son of John S. Sell of Biglerville and the late Betty L. (Spivey) Sell. Douglas graduated from Biglerville High School in 1978. He was formerly employed by...