Obituaries

Donald  E. Doersom, Sr.

Donald E. Doersom, Sr.

Aug 11, 2014

Donald E. Doersom, Sr., age 85 of Gettysburg, died Monday, August 11, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Gettysburg. Mr. Doersom was born May 13, 1929 in Gettysburg to the late Charles F. and Mildred T. (Biddle) Doersom. He was a class of 1947 graduate of Gettysburg High School and a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church, Chambersburg...

Charles  J. Dove

Charles J. Dove

Aug 8, 2014

Charles J. Dove, age 79 of York Springs, passed away Friday, August 8, 2014 at Transitions Health Care in Gettysburg. He was born Tuesday, November 20, 1934 in Hedgesville, WV, the son of the late Grover E. and Mary F. (Boyd) Dove. Charles graduated from Biglerville High School in 1954. He was formerly employed by United Parcel Service in...

Kimberly  E. Macdurmon

Kimberly E. Macdurmon

Aug 7, 2014

Kimberly E. (Beck) MacDurmon, age 51 of Chambersburg, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was born Sunday, December 16, 1962 in Chambersburg, the daughter of Juanita E. (Wiles) Beck of Chambersburg and Paul W. Beck of Fayetteville. Kimberly graduated from Chambersburg High School in 1980. She had attended Heidelburg Church in Marion. Kim's passion was caring for friends...

Leo  J. Finn

Leo J. Finn

Aug 7, 2014

Leo J. Finn, Jr., age 81 of Gettysburg, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at his home. He was born Tuesday, November 22, 1932 in Baltimore, the son of the late Leo J. and Margaret T. (White) Finn, Sr. Lee graduated from Westminster High School in 1951. He was formerly employed by Gettysburg Hospital as the Plant Operations director...

Norman  G. Blocher

Norman G. Blocher

Aug 6, 2014

Norman G. Blocher, age 93 of Aspers, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Transitions Health Care in Gettysburg. He was born Friday, May 20, 1921 in Bendersville, the son of the late Earl D. and Marie A. (Hinkle) Blocher. Norman graduated from Biglerville High School in 1940. Norm was a lifelong farmer, retiring in 1989 and a school...

Dominique  A. Bigler

Dominique A. Bigler

Aug 4, 2014

Dominique Ashley Bigler, age 19 of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 at Hershey Medical Center. She was born Saturday, December 31, 1994 in Lexington, SC the daughter of Gary R. and Marsha J. (Chaplin) Bigler, Jr. of Shippensburg. Dominique was formerly enrolled in Commonwealth Connections Academy for seven years. She was now studying at home to receive...

James  M. Golden

James M. Golden

Aug 3, 2014

James M. Golden, age 69 of Aspers, formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at his home. He was born Thursday, April 12, 1945 in Cumberland, MD. He was the son of the late Charles S. and Irene (Diehl) Golden. James graduated from Cumberland Valley High School in 1963. New Harrisburg Truck Body formerly employed him...

Maria Del Rocio Lopez

Maria Del Rocio Lopez

Aug 2, 2014

Maria Del Rocio Lopez, age 21 of Chambersburg, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Hershey Medical Center. She was born Tuesday, January 19, 1993 in Mexico, the daughter of Arturo Lopez of Mexico and Yolanda Zamorano of Chambersburg. Maria attended Iglesia De Dios in Chambersburg. She is also survived by two sisters, Patricia and Emily Andrea Lopez of...

Mia  Joy Foster

Mia Joy Foster

Jul 30, 2014

Baby Mia Joy Foster went to be with the Angels on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of Coby R. and Christina R. (Kramer) Foster of Carlisle. Arrangements are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., Bendersville.

Hope  A. Spertzel

Hope A. Spertzel

Jul 26, 2014

Hope A. Spertzel, age 86 of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Transitions Health Care. She was born Saturday, October 1, 1927 in South Middleton, Cumberland County, the daughter of the late Fremont and Reba (Wolf) Riley. Hope graduated from Biglerville High School. She was formerly employed by Dal-Tile for 20 plus years. Following her retirement, she...

James "Skip"  T. Hayes

James "Skip" T. Hayes

Jul 23, 2014

James T.(Skip) Hayes, age 64 of Orrtanna, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at York Hospital. He was born Thursday, June 1, 1950 in Baltimore, the son of Jack and Ruth (Dodson) Hayes of Sun City, Arizona. James graduated from Woodlawn High School in Baltimore in 1968. He was formerly employed by Social Security Administration in Baltimore for more...

Serenity Grace Neail

Serenity Grace Neail

Jul 21, 2014

Serenity Grace Neail, the daughter of Amanda L. Cucchi and James D. Neail came into and left our world on Monday, July 21, 2014 at Chambersburg Hospital.

Verna  M. Frankenfield

Verna M. Frankenfield

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....

Rafael  A. Garcia Ramirez

Rafael A. Garcia Ramirez

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...

Nancy Ann Rouse Putt

Nancy Ann Rouse Putt

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....

Lloyd  E. Spertzel

Lloyd E. Spertzel

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...

Mary  Jane Emlet

Mary Jane Emlet

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...

James  A. Hankey

James A. Hankey

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...

Mary  L. Beamer

Mary L. Beamer

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...

Rickland  J. Baldwin

Rickland J. Baldwin

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.