Obituaries

Ernestine L. Tuckey

Ernestine L. Tuckey

May 30, 2013

Ernestine L. Tuckey, age 85, formerly of Gardners, died Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Chapel Pointe in Carlisle. She was born Friday, October 21, 1927 in Cumberland Co., the daughter of the late Lloyd and Laura (Weidner) Lory. Ernestine was formerly employed by Duffy Mott Co. in Aspers for many years. Her husband, Keith R. Tuckey passed in 2010....

Donald M. Tuckey

Donald M. Tuckey

May 30, 2013

Donald M. Tuckey, 81, of Gardners entered into God's loving arms on Thursday, May 30, 2013. He was born July 17, 1931 in Adams Co, the son ofthe late Charles C. and Retta M. (Sowers) Tuckey. Don was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather who was proud of all his kids. He was a long time employee of...

Donna L. Heyser

Donna L. Heyser

May 27, 2013

Donna Louise (Slaybaugh) Heyser, age 74, of Aspers, PA has gone home to be with her heavenly father who has prepared a beautiful place for her. She passed away in her home on Monday, May 27, 2013. She was born on March 24, 1939 in Gettysburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Lupp) Slaybaugh....

Norman L. Starliper

Norman L. Starliper

May 27, 2013

Norman L. Starliper, age 83 of Shippensburg, died Monday, May 27, 2013 at his home. He was born Sunday, May 11, 1930 in Mercersburg, the son of the late Cyrus and Rosie (Burkholder) Starliper. Norman was formerly employed by Forrester Saw Mill in Orrstown for many years.He had also been employed at J.D. Stouffer Construction in Chambersburg for several...

Samuel L. Fisher

Samuel L. Fisher

May 24, 2013

Samuel L. Fisher, age 70 of Newville, died Friday, May 24, 2013 at his home. He was born Monday, August 31, 1942 in Kinzers, Lancaster County, the child of the late Elam S. and Florence G. (Byler) Fisher. Samuel owned and operated Blue Mountain Krinkles Soft Pretzels at Jim's Country Market in Chambersburg for 23 years and another pretzel...

Richard L. Miller

Richard L. Miller

May 14, 2013

Richard L. Miller, age 69 of Biglerville, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Golden Living in Gettysburg. He was born Tuesday, September 7, 1943 in York Springs, the son of the late Merle E. and Irene G. (Miller) Miller. Richard was employed by Uni-Mart Inc., formerly Penn Supreme, for many years as a retail manager at stores in the...

Victor G. Byrd

Victor G. Byrd

May 10, 2013

Victor G. Byrd, age 56 of Shippensburg, died Friday, May 10, 2013 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Sunday, May 5, 1957 in Hobbs, New Mexico the son of James Anna (Byrd) Smith of Hobbs, New Mexico and the late Alvin Smith. Victor served in the U.S. Army from 1976 to 1992 and served during the first Gulf War....

Robert W. Jacoby, Sr.

Robert W. Jacoby, Sr.

May 8, 2013

Robert W. Jacoby, Sr., age 61 of Biglerville, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013. He was born Friday, June 22, 1951 in Gettysburg, the son of Maybelle (Black) Jacoby of Gettysburg and the late Earl L. Jacoby, Sr. Robert was employed by Knouse Foods, Inc. in Biglerville for over 40 years. He enjoyed painting scenery on many different items. He...

Goldie I. Newman

Goldie I. Newman

May 8, 2013

Goldie I. (Talpas) Newman, age 56 of Bendersville, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at York Hospital due to complications of lung cancer. She was born Monday, September 10, 1956 in Budapest, Hungary, the daughter of the late Mihaly and Elizabeth (Kiess) Talpas. Goldie attended Biglerville High School. She was formerly employed by Dal-Tile in Gettysburg until 1988. She is...

Boyd "Bud" E. Lehman

Boyd "Bud" E. Lehman

May 8, 2013

Boyd "Bud" Ellis Lehman, age 42 of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at his home. He was born Thursday, November 12, 1970 in Carlisle, the child of Earl E. and Shelby (Hann) Lehman. Bud attended Chambersburg Area Senior High School. He was employed by Martin's Famous Potato Roll for 5 years. He is survived by his sister, Tina...

David S. Fettrow, Jr.

David S. Fettrow, Jr.

May 5, 2013

David S. Fettrow, Jr., 47 of Chambersburg, died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Tuesday, May 18, 1965 in Carlisle, the child of the late David S. and Anna Mae (Sheaffer) Fettrow, Sr. Dave Graduated from Big Spring High School. He worked as an automotive mechanic and operated Fettrow's Auto Sales in Newville. He is...

John W. Constable

John W. Constable

May 2, 2013

John W. Constable, Sr. age 74 of Biglerville, died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at York Hospital. He was born Monday, May 9, 1938 in Johnstown, the son of the late Earl B. and Irene (Altemus) Constable. John was formerly employed as a supervisor by Oxford Container for 32 years. After retiring from Oxford Container, he worked for 12 years...

Anthony D. Galloro

Anthony D. Galloro

May 1, 2013

Anthony D. Galloro, age 82 of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Village of Laurel Run. He was born Monday, November 24, 1930 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Franco and Edna (Ambrosi) Galloro. Anthony retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After his...

Dennis W. Hancock

Dennis W. Hancock

Apr 28, 2013

Dennis W. Hancock, age 60 of Shippensburg, died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Monday, April 27, 1953 in Carlisle, the son of the late Wilbur A. and Jean D. (McBeth) Hancock. Dennis graduated from Big Spring High School in 1971. He was formerly employed by C. H. Masland in Carlisle for 13 years. He...

Robert L. Kuhn, Sr.

Robert L. Kuhn, Sr.

Apr 28, 2013

Robert L. Kuhn, Sr. age 83 of Gettysburg died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Hanover Hospital. He was born Monday, March 24, 1930 in Kingsdale, the son of the late Glenn G. and Blanche I (Crushong) Pittman. Robert's life was driving truck which he did for almost 66 years. He retired from Transtech Leasing in Middletown, PA. He enjoyed...

Richard L. Knouse

Richard L. Knouse

Apr 25, 2013

Richard L. Knouse, age 90 of Fayetteville, formerly of Biglerville, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Saturday, July 8, 1922 in Menallen Twp. Adams Co., the son of the late Earl and Alda (Hoke) Knouse. Richard was formerly employed by PennDot for many years. His wife Mary R. (Sadler) Knouse died in 1968. He...

Shermaine A. Taylor

Shermaine A. Taylor

Apr 25, 2013

Shermaine A. Taylor, 77 of Chambersburg, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Manor Care Nursing and Rehab, Chambersburg. She was born Thursday, March 5, 1936.

Luther Corman "Cork" Day

Luther Corman "Cork" Day

Apr 24, 2013

L. Corman 'Cork" Day, Jr., age 79 of Gardners, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at his home. He was born Saturday, March 24, 1934 in Gardners, the son of the late Luther Corman and Dorothy E. (Beam) Day, Sr. Corman graduated from Biglerville High School in 1952. He was formerly employed by Aldinger and Wishard Milk Hauling of York...

Gerard J. Killen

Gerard J. Killen

Apr 24, 2013

Gerard J. (Jerry) Killen, age 74 of Aspers, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at York Hospital. He was born Sunday, May 8, 1938 in Philadelphia, the son of the late Leo C. and Margaret P. (Hagney) Killen. Jerry was formerly employed by the US Postal Service in Philadelphia for 15 years. He retired from Schaad Detective Agency, where he...

Sylvia J. Boone

Sylvia J. Boone

Apr 16, 2013

Sylvia J. Boone, age 71 of Shippensburg, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Saturday, March 21, 1942 in Dry Run, the daughter of the late Lester and Annie B. (Guyer) Arnold. Sylvia was formerly employed by Greiff Clothing Co. in Shippensburg for many years. She was also a waitress at the VFW in Shippensburg...