Obituaries

Larry W. Showers

Larry W. Showers

Oct 31, 2010

Larry W. Showers, age 76, of Biglerville died Sunday, October 31, 2010 at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He was born Monday, July 2, 1934 in Menallen Township, Adams County, the son of the late Charles and Mary Taylor Showers. Larry graduated from Biglerville High School in 1952. Hewas employed by Mt. Holly Dielectric, formerly Scweitzers Paper Mill,...

Joseph C. Kligge

Joseph C. Kligge

Oct 20, 2010

Joseph Calvin Kligge, age 90 of Newburg died on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Joseph was born Sunday, July 18, 1920 in Philadelphia, the son of the late Frederick and Anna (Thoms) Kligge. For much of his life he was employed as a truck driver, but was also a skilled carpenter and craftsman...

Charles L. Eppleman

Charles L. Eppleman

Oct 14, 2010

Charles L. Eppleman, age 90, of Gardners died as the result of a fall on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Hershey Medical Center. He was born Sunday, October 10, 1920 in Menallen Township, Adams County, the son of the late GeorgeC. and Sarah E. (Hinkle) Eppleman. Charles graduated fromBiglerville High School in 1939. Hewas employed by Reeves Hoffman Crystal...

George G. Toner

George G. Toner

Oct 13, 2010

George G. Toner, age 60, of Gardners died Wednesday, October 13, 2010 atHoly Spirit Hospital. He was born Sunday, July 23, 1950 in Dickinson Township,the son of the late James G. and Arbutus C. (Davis) Toner. George graduated from Biglerville High School.He was formerly employed by PPG Industries in Mt. Holly Springs and Potts Trucking in Mechanicsburg. He served...

Loring C. Butler

Loring C. Butler

Oct 9, 2010

Loring E. Butler, age 80, of Aspers, died Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Green Acres Nursing and Rehab. He was born Friday, June 6, 1930 in New Oxford a son of the late William H. and Anna R. (Mummert) Butler. Hewas formerly employed by Knouse Foods in Gardners for almost 40 years. He was a member ofWenksville United Methodist...

Dennis J. Bonner

Dennis J. Bonner

Oct 5, 2010

Dennis James Bonner, 55, Shippensburg died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at his home. He was born Sunday, July 10, 1955 in Frostburg, Marylandthe child of the late James A. and Lois (Teeter) Bonner. Dennis graduated from Mount Savage High School in Maryland. He is survived by his daughter Heather Bonner, Shippensburg, and his son Curtis J. Bonner, North Carolina....

Amelia C. Ogden

Amelia C. Ogden

Oct 3, 2010

Amelia C. (Bosak) Ogden, a resident of Brighton, Michigan and former long time resident of Bendersville, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at the age of 92. Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November 10, 1917, she was the daughter of John Anna (Krivda) Bosak. After school, Amelia worked as a nanny for a number of families learning...

George A. Flenner

George A. Flenner

Oct 2, 2010

George A. Flenner, 85, Fairfield died Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Manor Care Nursing and Rehab, Chambersburg. He was born Saturday, April 18, 1925 in Fairfield, the son of the late Albert and Nellie (Wantz) Flenner. George had been employed by U. S. Postal Service in Fairfield for 35 years as a rural mail carrier. After retirement from the...

Guy W. Lobaugh

Guy W. Lobaugh

Sep 28, 2010

Guy W. Lobaugh, age 85, of Aspers died Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at his home. He was born Tuesday, October 7, 1924 in Gardners the son of the late Charles F. and Hattie (Hamilton) Lobaugh. Guy founded and operated the family dairy farm as well asbeing employed by York Springs Farm Supply as a plumber for many years. He...

Ella Mae Beam

Ella Mae Beam

Sep 23, 2010

Ella Mae Beam, age 91, formerly of Bendersville died Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Sunday, October 13, 1918 in Menallen Twp. Adams County, the daughter of the late Paul C. and Martha J. (Starner) Heller. Ella was employed by C.H. Musselman Co. in Biglerville as a seasonal employee for 27 years before retiring in...

Delores A. Peters

Delores A. Peters

Sep 15, 2010

Dolores A. Peters, age77of Bendersville died onWednesday, September 15, 2010 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Wednesday, May 24, 1933 in Bendersville and wasthe daughter of the late Alston L. and Anna E. (Bittinger) Peters. Dolores graduated from Biglerville High School. She was employed by Mechanicsburg Naval Depot for 37 years. She is survived by her brothers: Steve E....

Rafael Garcia Huerta

Rafael Garcia Huerta

Sep 12, 2010

Rafael Garcia Huerta, age 22 ofYork Springs died onSunday, September 12, 2010 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on Sunday, May 15, 1988 andis survived by his sister, Juama Garcia and brother, Mario Garcia Huerta, both of Columbus, OH. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 21 at 7:00 PM at Dugan Funeral Home,...

Jeremia Lucas Lopez Ortiz

Jeremia Lucas Lopez Ortiz

Sep 12, 2010

Jeremia LucasLopez Ortiz, age26,died on Sunday, September 12, 2010 as the result of an automobile accident. He was the son of Efrain Lopez Zunin and Francesca Ortiz Velasquez, born on Tuesday, April 17, 1984. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main Street, Bendersville. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 21 at 7:00...

Margaret A. Carriero

Margaret A. Carriero

Sep 12, 2010

Margaret A. Carriero, age 89 of Shippensburg, died peacefully while surrounded by family, on Sunday morning, September 12, 2010at her home. She was born on July 2, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY and was thedaughter of the late John and Mary (Young)Ryan. Margaret lived in New Jersey and central Florida before moving to Shippensburg with her daughter-in-law, Rita. She was...

John H. Turner Iv

John H. Turner Iv

Aug 25, 2010

John H. Turner IV, age 49 of Biglerville, entered into God's eternal care on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at his home after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born Friday, March 3, 1961 in Washington D.C., the son of John H. (Jack) Turner of Ocala, FLand Barbara A. Harris of Sykesville, MD. He was the foster son...

Gary L. "Hollywood" Lemming

Gary L. "Hollywood" Lemming

Aug 13, 2010

Gary L. "Hollywood" Lemming, age 54 of Shippensburg died Friday, August 13, 2010 at Shippensburg Health Care Center with his family by his side. He was born Wednesday, April 11, 1956 in Lafayette, IN the son of Nancy L. (Fishel) Lemming of Shippensburg and the late Donald R. Lemming. Gary graduated from Shippensburg High School in 1974. He was...

Shirley A. Kazimer

Shirley A. Kazimer

Aug 10, 2010

Shirley A. Kazimer, age 60 of Shippensburg died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was born Tuesday, April 25, 1950 in Washington D.C.,the daughter of R. Elizabeth Schaeffer of Chambersburg and the late Joseph E. Schaeffer. Shirley graduated fromChambersburg High School in 1968. She then graduated from Bryn Mawr School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She...

Ora W. Boone

Ora W. Boone

Aug 3, 2010

Ora W. Boone, age 88, of Abbottstown went to be with his wife of 68 years, Hazel (Beamer) Boone on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 with his family by his side. He was born Sunday, May 7, 1922 in Winchester, VA the son of the late William W. and Mary F. (Swisher) Boone. Mr. Boone retired from Jiffy Manufacturing in...

C. Duane Bretzman

C. Duane Bretzman

Aug 1, 2010

C. Duane Bretzman, age 79, of Bendersville died Sunday, August 1, 2010 at his home. He was born Monday, December 8, 1930 in Menallen Twp. the son of the late Charles W. and Hazel (Deitrick) Bretzman. Duane attended Biglerville High School. Before his retirement in 1998, he had been employed by P.H. Gladfelter in Spring Grove for over 30...

William F. "Jim" Mccleaf, Sr.

William F. "Jim" Mccleaf, Sr.

Jul 29, 2010

William F. "Jim" McCleaf, Sr., 83, Gettysburg died Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Green Acres. He was born Saturday, June 18, 1927 in Fairfield, the son of the late Robertand Catherine M. (Taylor) McCleaf. Jim attended Biglerville High School. After his schooling he worked for C.H. Musselman Co. in Biglerville. He and his wife Virginia then operated the Wishards...