Obituaries

Feb 1, 2025

David E. McDannell, Jr., 42 of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania died on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at his residence in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. David was born on Sunday, December 5, 1982 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was the beloved son of David and Kim (Bottenfield) McDannell.

David graduated from Gettysburg High School in 2001. He loved golfing, having campfires,...

Jan 31, 2025

Judy Ruth Diegel, age 78, of Gardners, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg. She was born October 1, 1946 in Newville, PA as the daughter of the late Emery Franklin and Estella (Finky) Clugston.

Judy graduated in the Class of 1965 from Elizabethtown High School. After high school, Judy...

Jan 31, 2025

Leota C. Butler, age 85 of Biglerville, passed away January 31, 2025 at Hanover Hospital. She was born May 4, 1939 in Mt Pleasant Township, Adams County to the late William H. and Anna E. (Mummert) Butler.

Leota was a member of Flohr’s Lutheran Church, Biglerville Senior Citizens and a lifetime member of the Cashtown/McKnightstown...

Jan 30, 2025

Todd Alfred Guise, 60, of Biglerville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. Todd was born Sunday, October 18, 1964. He is the beloved son of George E. and Kay E. (Delp) Guise.

In addition to his parents, Todd is survived by his...

Jan 26, 2025

Josephine Ruth (McNair) Cline, age 85 of Gardners, passed away January 26, 2025 at Transitions Health Care, Gettysburg. She was born May 7, 1939 in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County to the late William and Mary (Roth) McNair. Josephine was the widow of Curtis L. Cline who passed away August 8, 2024. They were married for 62 years.

Jan 24, 2025

Kenton C. “Pap” Denisar, 96, of Aspers, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was the husband of the late Betty Denisar to whom he was married to for 60 years. He was born in Pitcairn, PA, the son of the late John and Elsie (Nedro) Denisar. He worked at...

Jan 22, 2025

Mary Loringat (Landis) Straup, age 68, of Bendersville Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Pleasant Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in York.

She was born Wednesday, November 21, 1956 in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of the late Gil and Justine (Knaught) Landis. Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years,...

Jan 21, 2025

Raymond Galen Martin, age 81 of Shippensburg, passed away January 21, 2025 at Menno Haven. He was born May 26, 1943 in Chambersburg to the late Raymond C. and Cora (Hawbaker) Martin. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Helen Boll.

Galen was a farmer and owner of Martin’s Well Drilling. He was...

Jan 18, 2025

Howard “Squirrel” Williams, age 72, of Shippensburg, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born October 24, 1952 in Franklinton, Mississippi, as the son of the late Sullivan Causey and Ovazean (Williams) Calhoun.

After high school he went on to join the US Army and served during the Vietnam...

Jan 16, 2025

Carla Ann Warrenfeltz, age 74, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025 surrounded by her family at Homewood at Plum Creek Skilled Nursing in Hanover. She was born April 22, 1950, in Gettysburg, PA as the daughter of the late Charles D. Weaver and Catherine E. (Anthony) Weaver.

Carla graduated in the...

Jan 14, 2025

Richard “Dick” Laurence Bowermaster, age 67, of Shippensburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born September 16, 1957 in Carlisle, the child of the late Edward Ward and Ruth (Goodhart) Bowermaster.

Dick graduated in the Class of 1975 Big Spring High School. After high school, Dick worked at many...

Jan 13, 2025

Gene A. Starry, age 90, of Gettysburg, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg. He was born December 19, 1934 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, PA, as the son of the late Clair J. and Pearl A. (Slaybaugh) Starry.

Gene lived at home at the farm and attended...

Jan 13, 2025

Malakai Noble Sipes, infant son of Tiffany Marie Wood and Bryan Justin Sipes, passed away January 13, 2025 at home. He was born July 10, 2024 in Chambersburg. Malakai loved watching the Simpson’s and hanging with his dad.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Octavia Wilson, Mikah J. Sipes and...

Jan 13, 2025

John Stephen Fitzgerald, age 83 of Ft. Loudon, passed away January 13, 2025 at Menno Haven. He was born June 5, 1941 in Roanoke, VA to the late James Lester and Alice Lenora (Hart) Fitzgerald.

John was the vice president of special projects for Ingersoll-Rand Company. He was a member of Falling Spring Presbyterian Church....

Jan 11, 2025

Mary Lou Eckert, age 83, of Carlisle formerly of Biglerville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, surrounded by family at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle. She was born July 5, 1941 in Gettysburg, PA, as the daughter of the late Fred Finfrock, Sr. and E. Maybelle (Kroushour) Finfrock.

Mary Lou graduated...

Jan 10, 2025

Larry Aaron Werner, age 77, of Shippensburg, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born May 6, 1947 in Hanover, PA as the son of the late Raymond Aaron and Carrie Alice (Miller) Werner.

Larry graduated in the Class of 1965 from Spring Grove Area High School. He received a...

Jan 9, 2025

Kevin L. Jacoby, age 70 of Biglerville, passed away January 9, 2025 at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Harrisburg. He was born November 24, 1954 in Gettysburg and later adopted at the age of 4, by the late Donald J. and Bonnie Lee (Johnson) Jacoby.

Kevin retired from Motts as a machine operator after...

Jan 8, 2025

Virginia “Jean” Rose Surplus, age 101, of Biglerville, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her home in Biglerville. She was born December 27, 1923, in Milmont Park, PA, as the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Concetta (Santo) Cafra.

She worked in textiles in her early years, worked as a welder for...

Jan 8, 2025

William Koller Peters, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home in Biglerville where he lived with his wife, Shelbia (Quesinberry) for over 60 years.

William was born on April 21, 1932 to John Byron Peters and Mary Eugenia Koller Peters. After he graduated high school he served in the...

Jan 5, 2025

Donna L. Dawber, age 66, of South Mountain, died Sunday, January 05, 2025 at South Mountain Restoration Center, South Mountain, PA.

Donna was born Tuesday, September 02, 1958 in Lancaster, PA. Donna was the daughter of the late David W. and Helen P. (Hartman) Shirey. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory,...