Obituaries

Richard T. Gipe

Richard T. Gipe

Feb 20, 2011

Richard T. Gipe, Sr. age 71, of Shippensburg died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at his home.He was born Sunday, July 16, 1939 in Dover, NJ,a son of the late Ambrose N. and Irene (Bruce) Gipe. Dick attendedDover High School in New Jersey. He was formerly employed by Hahn Trucking in New Market, MD andCressler Trucking in Shippensburg. He was...

Martha E. Graham

Martha E. Graham

Feb 19, 2011

On February 19, 2011 Martha E. Graham heard God whisper "Come home my child" and Martha took the Hand that guided her life on earth and trusted God as he led her into heaven where she received the Crown of Life and a new, cancer-free body. Martha was the eldest child of Seth and Lula Cook Secrest, having been...

Richard O. Carey

Richard O. Carey

Feb 18, 2011

Richard O. Carey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, age70, of Aspers went to be with the Lord Friday, February 18, 2011 at his home. He was born Friday, September 27, 1940 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, the son of the late Wharton Z. and Helen (Sterner) Carey. Richard graduated from Biglerville High School in the Class of...

Ruth S. Mawyer

Ruth S. Mawyer

Feb 17, 2011

Ruth S. Mawyer, age 102, of Carlisle formerly of Aspers died Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Claremont Nursing and Rehab in Carlisle. She was born Sunday, October 25, 1908 in Biglerville, the daughter of the late Emory E. and Phoebe J. (Crum) Shetter. She was formerly employed by Cumberland County Nursing Home for 26 years. She was a member...

Carl E. Rexroth, Sr.

Carl E. Rexroth, Sr.

Feb 16, 2011

Carl E. Rexroth, Sr., age 84, of Hanover died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Hanover Hall Nursing Home. He was born Wednesday, February 2, 1927 in Huntingdon Township, Adams County, the son of the late Walter and Mildred (Lawver) Rexroth. He was formerly employed by PennDot and KBS Trucking. He had served in the United States Army. Carl is...

Edward B. Wallace

Edward B. Wallace

Feb 15, 2011

Edward B. Wallace, age 85 of Aspers, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Village of Laurel Run in Fayetteville. He was born on Friday, September 18, 1925, the son of the lateHerbert and Myrtle (Myers) Wallace. Edward was formerly employed by Knouse Foods for over 20 years. His wife,the former Janet A. Ingle, died in 2003. He is...

Earl G. "Butch" Spangler

Earl G. "Butch" Spangler

Feb 15, 2011

Earl G. (Butch) Spangler, Jr., age 56, of Gardners died Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Holy Spirit Hospital. He was born Sunday, April 11, 1954 in Hanover, a son of the late Earl G. and Doris (Kemper) Spangler, Sr. Earl was employed by Zeigler Bros. in Gardners for 23 years.He loved his cats and driving his golf cart to...

Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith

Feb 10, 2011

Margaret Smith, age 89 of Arendtsville died Thursday, February 10, 2011 in Gettyburg Hospital. She was born June 23, 1921 in Kirksville, Missouri. Professional services are being handled by Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main St., Bendersville.Services are private.

Pearl I. Robinson

Pearl I. Robinson

Feb 10, 2011

Pearl I.(Davidson) Robinson, age 93, of Walnut Bottom, died on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Forest Park Nursing Home, Carlisle.She was born onThursday, January 24, 1918 in Centerville, a daughter of the late John K. and Dora (Rife) Davidson. She was formerly employed by G.S. Electric in Carlisle for at least 10 years. She also had worked at the...

Ryan M. Clouse

Ryan M. Clouse

Feb 6, 2011

Ryan M. Clouse, age 25, of Mount Wolf died Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in York. He was born Monday, September 30, 1985 in Gettysburg, the son ofJ. Michael and wife Rebecca Clouse of Biglerville and Kitty M. (Coulson) Heisey of Mt. Wolf. He is survived by a daughter: Chloie Ann Clouse, Fairfield, a sister: Tia M....

Eric R. Trimmer

Eric R. Trimmer

Feb 3, 2011

Eric R. Trimmer, 51, of Newville died onThursday, February 3, 2011 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born Wednesday, June 24, 1959 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Earl R. and Helen V. (Oxenford) Trimmer. Ericwas previously employed by Volvo Inc. in Shippensburg. He is survived by two sons: Jonathan Trimmer andDaniel L. Trimmer, both of Newville;...

Kathy M. Gardner

Kathy M. Gardner

Jan 27, 2011

Kathy M. Gardner, age 46, of York Springs died on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at her home. She was born Monday, May 18, 1964 in Gettysburg the daughter of the late Melvin and Jean(McMillan) Ruhlman. She was raised by her adopted mother and father, the late John and Julia Gardner. Kathy was employed by Knouse Foods, Gardners for 16...

Debbie M. Beam

Debbie M. Beam

Jan 22, 2011

Debbie M. Beam, age 57, of Walnut Bottom, was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father, Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born Wednesday, October 7, 1953 in Carlisle, the daughter of Helen I. (Swartz) Myers of Carlisle and the late EmmettE. Myers. Debbie graduated from Carlisle High School in 1972. She was employed by...

Annetta J. White

Annetta J. White

Jan 20, 2011

Annetta Jackson White, age 94 of Lancaster died Thursday, January 20, 2011 at her home with her daughters by her side. She was born Monday, February 28, 1916 in Cass County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Crystal (Bridge) Gray. Annetta was a talented homemaker, artist and seamstress. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church...

Fred E. Strickhouser, Jr.

Fred E. Strickhouser, Jr.

Jan 17, 2011

Fred E. Strickhouser, Jr., age 78, of Gardners died onMonday, January 17, 2011 at Green Acres Nursing and Rehab. He was born Friday, May 6, 1932 in Mount Joy Township, Adams County, the son of the late Fred E. and Bertha N. (Flickinger) Strickhouser, Sr. Fredwas formerly employed by Duffy Motts, Cadbury Inc. in Aspers for 40 years before...

Gladys N. Estrada

Gladys N. Estrada

Jan 17, 2011

Gladys N. Estrada, age 54, of Bendersville died Monday, January 17, 2011 at Genesis Care Center in Gettysburg. She was born Sunday, July 29, 1956 in Brooksville, FL, the daughter of Hazel (Speelman) Ramos of Biglerville and the late Juan Ramos. Gladys graduated from Biglerville High School in 1975. She retired from Knouse Foods. She is survived by her...

David W. Mckee

David W. Mckee

Jan 16, 2011

David W. McKee, age 82, of Shippensburg died Sunday, January 16, 2011 at his home with his loving family by his side.He was born Friday, January 20, 1928 in Hays Grove, a son of the late Wesley E. and Dorothy G. (Thomas) McKee. David retired from Cumberland County Office of Aging in 1990 where he had worked as a...

Frederick J. Worthington, Sr.

Frederick J. Worthington, Sr.

Jan 15, 2011

Fredrick J. Worthington, Sr., age 71, of Newville died on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born on Saturday, October 21, 1939 in Spring Run, a son of the late Warren R. and Bertha (Miley) Worthington. Fred had owned S W Builders in Chambersburg for many years. His wife, Durella (Reed) Worthington and a...

Joyce L. Swope

Joyce L. Swope

Jan 15, 2011

Joyce Louise (Kuhn) Swope, age 80, of Boiling Springs died Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. Joyce was born Friday, July 18, 1930 in Bendersville the daughter of the late Lloyd W. and Mary E. (Garrettson) Kuhn. Joyce graduated from Biglerville High School in 1948. She was president of Penn Products Corporation and was also instrumental...

Curtis L. Beaumont

Curtis L. Beaumont

Jan 8, 2011

Curtis L. Beaumont, age 56, of Shippensburg, died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Friday, November 12, 1954 in Abington, PA, the son of the late Howardand Elizabeth (Longstreet) Beaumont. Curtis graduated from Council Rock High School in Holland, PA. He owned and operated Pro Moving Storage, Inc. in Chambersburg...