Obituaries

Nina L. Guerassio

Nina L. Guerassio

Dec 11, 2012

Nina L. Guerassio, age 41 died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at her residence in Aspers. She was born Thursday, July 8, 1971 in Baltimore, the daughter of the late Bruce A. and Dianna L. (Carnes) Bupp. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three daughters: Julia L. Guerassio, Sophia R. Guerassio and Isabella L. Long, all of...

Clair L. Hammond

Clair L. Hammond

Dec 11, 2012

Clair "Pete" L. Hammond, age 76 of Shippensburg, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at his home. He was born Saturday, January 11, 1936 in Dry Run, the son of the late Lester W. and Nettie T. (Doyle) Hammond. Clair attended Fannett-Metal High School. He was formerly employed as a truck driver by Horns Motor Express and SKF Industries for...

Jeanne L. Baker

Jeanne L. Baker

Dec 10, 2012

Jeanne Louise (Brown) Baker Born December 28th, 1942 - Died December 10th 2012 at age 69. She was born Monday, December 28, 1942 in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late William Blaine and Dorothy Jane (Wise) Brown. She attended Shippensburg Area High School and graduated in 1960. She was preceded in death in 1980, by her one and only...

Amy L. Talbot

Amy L. Talbot

Dec 4, 2012

Amy L. (Orner) Talbot, age 57 of Mechanicsburg, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was born Saturday, July 9, 1955 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Emerson Orner and the late Geraldine (Horick) Orner. Amy graduated from Biglerville High School in 1973. She graduated from Catawba College in South Carolina with...

Robert E. Stegner

Robert E. Stegner

Dec 3, 2012

Robert E. (Pete) Stegner, age 83 of Middletown, MD, formerly of Enola, PA and Bismarck, AR, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, 2012 at his home. He was born Wednesday, August 21, 1929 in Bowmansdale, the son of the late Milton and Catharine May (Gruver) Heffner . Robert graduated from Duncannon High School. He was formerly employed by...

Shelva J. Golden

Shelva J. Golden

Nov 29, 2012

Shelva J. Golden, age 56 of Orrstown, died Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born Monday, July 2, 1956 in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late J. Ebbert and Martha J. (Van Scyoc) Davis. She was formerly employed as a cook by Moose in Chambersburg and the Knights of Columbus.She assisted her companion, Frank Rosenberry in...

Sylvia A. Leatherman

Sylvia A. Leatherman

Nov 24, 2012

Sylvia A. Leatherman, age 70 of Chambersburg, died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Shore Medical Center, Somers Point, New Jersey. She was born Friday, November 28, 1941 in Milton, the daughter of the late Merrill W. and Gertrude F. (Young) Buehler. Sylvia graduated from Milton High School. She was formerly employed by Letterkenny Army Depot for 18 years. She...

William C. Hash

William C. Hash

Nov 21, 2012

William Collins Hash, age 86 of Gardners, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Tuesday, February 23, 1926 in Thornton, PA, the son of the late John and Ada (Poole) Hash. William attended college. He was formerly employed by Knouse Foods, Peach Glen as a supervisor for many years. He was a member of Grace...

Linda D. Hayes

Linda D. Hayes

Nov 21, 2012

Linda D. Hayes, age 67 of Aspers, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the home of her daughter in Aspers. She was born Sunday, June 24, 1945 in Chelsea, the daughter of the late Edward O. and Phyllis (Pomodoro) Jensen. She is survived by her daughter, Kara L. Smith, Aspers and her son, Gregory A. Hayes, CA. Cremation services...

Helen L. Pifer

Helen L. Pifer

Nov 17, 2012

Helen L. Pifer, age 60 of Hagerstown, died Saturday, November 17, 2012 at her home. She was born on Thursday, May 8, 1952 in Ohio, the child of the late John H. and Cutis (Atkins) Scheufel. Helen was employed by Howard County Police Department as a dispatcher for 10 years. She is survived by her sister, Joni Scheufel of...

David C. Helm

David C. Helm

Nov 17, 2012

David C. Helm, 56, of Biglerville went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2012. He married the love of his life and best friend Elizabeth Helm of 34 years. Dave was a loving father of three sons: Matthew and wife, Mittie and granddaughter Kasey of Colorado, Adam Helm of Biglerville, and Joshua Helm of North Dakota....

Charlotte B. Thomas

Charlotte B. Thomas

Nov 15, 2012

Charlotte B. Thomas, age 83 of Aspers, died Thursday, November 15, 2012 at York Hospital. She was born Monday, December 24, 1928 in Menallen Township, Adams County, the daughter of the late Earl L. and Alda B. (Hoke) Knouse. Charlotte was formerly employed by Rebert's TV in Gettysburg for 25 years. She was a member of Wenksville United Methodist...

Walter D. Slusser

Walter D. Slusser

Nov 15, 2012

Walter D. Slusser, age 91 of Gardners, died Thursday, November 15, 2012. He was born Tuesday, September 20, 1921 in Gardners, the son of the late Denzil W. and Maude (McKinney) Slusser. Walter graduated from Carlisle High School. He was formerly employed by Naval Supply Depot inMechanicsburg for 45 years and was a member of NARF. He was a...

Richard L. Cline

Richard L. Cline

Nov 8, 2012

Richard L. Cline,age 79 of Fayetteville, formerly of Gardners, died Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Village of Laurel Run in Fayetteville. Richard was born Sunday, June 11, 1933 in Gardners the son of the late Lloyd R. and Esther (Paxton) Cline. Richard graduated from Biglerville High School on May 23, 1951. He began his employment with Knouse Foods, Peach...

Carolyn "Sue" L. Decker

Carolyn "Sue" L. Decker

Nov 6, 2012

Carolyn "Sue" L. Decker, age 65 of York Springs, died peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at York Hospital. She was born Sunday, January 19, 1947 in Gettysburg, the daughter of Pearl I. (Dennis) Starner of York Springs and the late Cornelius S. Starner. Carolyn graduated from Bermudian Springs High School in 1966....

Pearl M. Ditchburn

Pearl M. Ditchburn

Nov 1, 2012

Pearl M. (Peggy) Ditchburn, age 90 of Gettysburg, died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at her home. She was born Thursday, March 30, 1922 in Hunterstown, the daughter of the late Delbert and Irene M. (Flemming Brown. Pearl graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1941. She was employed as a bookkeeper for many years. She was a member of the...

Richard L. Kane

Richard L. Kane

Oct 30, 2012

Richard Lamont Kane, born Tuesday, July 8, 1941 in Gettysburg, diedOctober 30, 2012 in Tucson, Arizona of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by his loving wife Beth and son Brian Kane, both of Tucson; his brother Charles (Joan) Kane, Hanover; sisters Carol (Howard, Jr.) Miller, Gettysburg, Vicki Short, Gettysburg, Laura Ann Kane, Biglerville, Sandy (Ed) Koller, Wrightsville and...

Juanita D. Williams

Juanita D. Williams

Oct 28, 2012

Juanita D. Williams, 84, Gettysburg died Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Saturday, September 8, 1928 in Millen, Georgia. She is survived by her sister, Elease Kimmons of Deerfield Beach, Florida. Cremation services are being handled by Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main Street, Bendersville.

Shirley M. Cassidy

Shirley M. Cassidy

Oct 25, 2012

Shirley M. Cassidy, age 86 of Shippensburg, died Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Sarah Todd Nursing Home in Carlisle. She was born Friday, December 19, 1925 in Altoona, the daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Dixon) Ulsh. Shirley graduated from Altoona High School. She was formerly employed by Bon-Ton in Chambersburg and L'aiglon in Shippensburg.She taught Swimming lessons...

Stanley E. Rickrode

Stanley E. Rickrode

Oct 22, 2012

Stanley E. Rickrode, Sr., age 73 of Shippensburg, died Monday, October 22, 2012 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born January 3, 1939 in Carlisle, the son of the late Harry and Ellie (Diven) Rickrode. He was formerly employed by Snoke's Excavating and Paving in Walnut Bottom for 28 years. He is survived by five sons: Stanley E. Rickrode, Jr....