Obituaries

May 1, 2024

Luther C. Harman, Jr., age 83, of Aspers, passed away May 1, 2024 at Quincy Village. He was born August 11, 1940 in Gettysburg to the late Luther C., Sr. and Kathryn A. (Seymore) Harman.

Luther graduated from Biglerville High School, class of 1959. He was a US Army veteran, having served from 1959 to...

May 1, 2024

Raymond Yeager, Sr., age 91, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2024 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg, PA. He was the son of the late Farroll R. and Nellie G. (Bell) Yeager.

Raymond worked in the parts department at Faulkner GMC before his retirement. Raymond proudly served our country honorably in the US Army and...

Apr 30, 2024

Patricia Lee Topian, age 77, Arendtsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 with her husband by her side at their home in Arendtsville. She was born March 7, 1947 in Washington, DC, as the daughter of the late Dean Argorian and her mother.

Patricia graduated from high school and went onto college. She was...

Apr 29, 2024

Susan Jane Bender, age 81 passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the SpiriTrust Lutheran Village, in Gettysburg, PA. She was born on October 4, 1942 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Leonard and Margaret (Cox) Eckenrode.

Susan graduated from Catonsville High School in 1960 and then went to...

Apr 29, 2024

Ruth Melissa Rown, age 93, of Orrtanna, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home in Orrtanna. She was born October 5, 1930 in McClure, PA, as the daughter of the late Roman W. and Mary E. (Trego) Kline.

Ruth attended Reedsville High School. She was primarily a...

Apr 27, 2024

Helen Louise Bair, age 72, passed away on Saturday April 27, 2024 at her home in Gettysburg with her daughters by her side. She was born on February 20, 1952, in Gettysburg as the daughter of the late Richard and Marion (Mayer) Miller.

In Helen’s early career she worked for many years in the Borough...

Apr 21, 2024

Manuel, “Nin” or “Sam” Santos Nieves-Santiago, Sr., age 86, of McSherrystown, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at WellSpan York Hospital in York. He was born November 1, 1937 in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, as the son of the late Encarnation Nieves, mother, Marcela Santiago and step-mother, Emerita Nieves.

Manuel worked as a Field Supervisor...

Apr 21, 2024

M. Marie Trostle, age 104 of Carlisle, formerly of Adams County, passed away April 21, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was born September 14, 1919 in Latimore Township to the late Cyrus and Stella (Smith) Yohe. Marie was widowed by her husband, G. Walter Trostle in 1985.

Marie was a member of Chestnut Grove...

Apr 19, 2024

Wayne Edward Boyer, age 64, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 19, 2024 in East Berlin, PA. He was the son of Helen (Wilkinson) Boyer and the late Ronald O. Boyer.

Wayne worked for Emeco in the Manufacturing Industry as a machine operator and worked for Wamplers on the processing...

Apr 15, 2024

Glenn Abram Wenger, Jr., age 81, was born on November 16, 1942 in Chambersburg, PA. He was the son of the late Glenn Abram Wenger, Sr. and Christine Horn. Glenn passed away on April 15, 2024.

What can I say about a man after spending almost sixty years of our lives together? He was my...

Apr 12, 2024

Sylvia M. Hartlaub, age 83, of Camp Hill, passed away April 12, 2024 at The Gardens of West Shore. She was born November 13, 1940 in Hanover to the late Roland H. and Grace I. (Brenneman) Croft. She was widowed by her husband, Gerald A. Hartlaub. Sylvia was a laborer for Duffy Motts and attended Christ Community Church.

Apr 11, 2024

Debra Anne DeFrancesco, age 61 of Chambersburg, passed away April 11, 2024 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born October 4, 1962 in Queens, NY to Nicholas Gasper and Marianne Elizabeth (Ancona) DeFrancesco.

Debra enjoyed drawing, painting, 70’s and 80’s music, watching movies and TV and was a Philadelphia Eagles fan.

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Apr 6, 2024

Elmer S. Fisher, age 76 of Orrstown, passed away peacefully at the home farm on Saturday, April 6, 2024. He was the son of the late Gideon and Hannah Fisher and husband of Lydia Kauffman Fisher. He was the founder of Lurgan Greenhouse, where he resided until his death. He was a member of the OOA Church.

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Apr 6, 2024

Steven Wilmore Tuckey, age 69, of Biglerville, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh, during the family’s move to western PA. He was born September 3, 1954, in Adams County. He was a son of the late Wilmore and Jean B. (Baumgardner) Tuckey.

Steve was formerly employed as an orchard farmer for Bear Mountain...

Apr 6, 2024

Marie Elaine Quesinberry, age 77, of Gardners, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at WellSpan York Hospital in York. She was born December 5, 1946 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Marlin "Bill" M. and Lucille LaVerne (Ealy) Reed.

Marie graduated in the Class of 1964 from Biglerville High School. Marie worked as...

Apr 5, 2024

Kathy “Shea” or “Nana” Elaine Nezat, age 62, of Shippensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born August 7, 1961 in Carlisle, PA the daughter of Mary Irena (Martin) Hare and the late Wayne T. Wyrick.

Kathy graduated in the Class of 1979 from Big Spring High School....

Apr 1, 2024

Michael Herbert Sheaffer, age 83, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Wellspan York Hospital in York, PA. He was born on July 26, 1940, in Middletown, PA, the son of Mabel Francis (Koontz) Sheaffer.

Mike worked in the lumber industry as a proud laborer for The Lumber Yard for many years before his...

Mar 28, 2024

Romaine L. Jones, age 84, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on March 18, 1940 in Shippensburg, PA. She was the daughter of Wilbur A. Myers and Helen C. Holtry.

Romaine attended Shippensburg High School, graduating with the Class of 1958. She worked as a secretary for the...

Mar 27, 2024

Judith L. Jacoby, age 69 of Carlisle, passed away March 27, 2024 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 4, 1954 in Lebanon to the late George Pfautz and Loree (Walker) Pfautz-Shay.

Judy owned a bakery and was a loan officer for Member’s 1st. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time...

Mar 27, 2024

Larry R. Wolfe “Wolfie”, age 73, passed away on March 27, 2024 at York Hospital. He was born March 6, 1951 in Carlisle, PA. He was the son of the late Rollin and Dorothy (Rider) Wolfe.

Larry worked at Mott’s in Aspers before his retirement and enjoyed visiting with friends and family and making his...