Obituaries

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...

Dragan Lewis

Dragan Lewis

Jan 3, 2011

Dragan Lewis, son of Christina V. (Grim) Fields and John A. Lewis, of Shippensburg was stillborn on January 3, 2011 at Chambersburg Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandfather, Clifford I. Grim of Shippensburg, paternal grandmother, Diana W. Lewis of West Haven, CT and paternal grandfather Elbert L. Lewis of Holt Summit, MO....

Ralph E. Decker

Ralph E. Decker

Dec 31, 2010

Ralph E. Decker, age 89, of Lane Avenue, Gettysburg died on Friday, December 31, 2010 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born on Monday, April 25, 1921 in Heidlersburg, the son of the late William C. and Florence B. (Trimmer) Decker. Ralph graduated from Biglerville High School in 1939. He was employed by General Motors in Baltimore for 30 years...

Jessie L Koontz

Jessie L Koontz

Dec 24, 2010

Jessie Larue (Alexander) Koontz, age 91, of Gardners died on Friday, December 24, 2010 at her home. She was born Monday, January 13, 1919 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Thurman C. and Aura M. (Heckendorn) Alexander. Jessie graduated from Blain Vocational School in Perry County. In 1933, she received her beautician license from the State of PA.She...

Constance (Connie) E. Henderson

Constance (Connie) E. Henderson

Dec 23, 2010

Constance E.(Connie Miller) Henderson, 75, Haymarket, VA formerly of Shippensburg, died Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Prince William County Hospital in Manassas, VA. She was born Saturday, May 11, 1935 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Arthurand Lillian E. (Stoner) Green. She is survived by her daughter: Sheryl D. Albright and husband Rich of Hampstead, MD; twosons:...

Betty V. Fridinger

Betty V. Fridinger

Dec 21, 2010

Betty V. Fridinger, age 76, Shippensburg went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at her home. She was born Thursday, April 12, 1934 in Shippensburg, the daughter of the late Harvey W. and Mildred Sarah (Nicholson) Allen. She was employed by New Cumberland Army Depot for approximately 10 years. She was a member of First...

E. Phyllis Warren

E. Phyllis Warren

Dec 19, 2010

E. Phyllis Warren, age 78, of Biglerville died Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Chapel Pointe in Carlisle. She was born Sunday, May 1, 1932 in Penn Township, Cumberland Co. the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Margaret (Eckenrode) Gettle. Phyllis's first employment was at Halter's Grocery store in Newville She was then employed by Carlisle Tire and Rubber...

Lester E Bierbower

Lester E Bierbower

Dec 18, 2010

Lester E. Bierbower, 70, Chambersburg died Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Manor Care Nursing and Rehab, Chambersburg. He was born Friday, March 15, 1940 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Lester N. and Myrtle (Beck) Bierbower. Lester graduated from Central Dauphin High School in 1957. He served in the United States Army from March 17, 1957 until 1975....

Harvey P. Kluck

Harvey P. Kluck

Dec 13, 2010

Harvey P. Kluck, age 76, Dover, formerly of Bendersville, died on Monday, December 13, 2010 at his home. He was born Thursday, December 28, 1933 in Menallen Township. Adams County, the son of the late Paul H. and Eva R. (Beamer) Cluck. Harvey graduated from Biglerville High School in 1953. He was employed by Inland Container for 20 years....

Evelyn V. Nas

Evelyn V. Nas

Dec 10, 2010

Evelyn V. Nas, 75, of Orrtanna died Friday, December 10, 2010 at her home. She was born Monday, August 12, 1935 in Dover, NJ,the daughter of the late Robert G. and Grace E. (Polwin) Morgan. Evelyn was CEO of NASCO Incorporated where she worked in the family business. She was a Sunday school teacher for the Salvation Army in...

Candace L. Sweigart

Candace L. Sweigart

Dec 6, 2010

Candace L. Sweigart, 34, Mercersburg died Monday, December 6, 2010 at Hershey Medical Center. She was born Wednesday, August 25, 1976 in Junction City, the child of Earl E. Lehman, Jr. of Waynesboro and Shelby J. (Hann) Lehman of Fayetteville. She is survived by her companion, Timothy Stopyra of Mercersburg; her sister, Tina M. Lehman, Fayetteville; three brothers: Boyd...

Charlotte A. Diveley

Charlotte A. Diveley

Dec 3, 2010

Charlotte A. Diveley, age 77, of Shippensburg formerly of Biglerville, died onFriday, December 3, 2010 at Shippensburg Healthcare Centerafter a courageous 21 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Her family was with her at the time of passing.She was born on Sunday, October 22, 1933 in Westminster, MD the daughter of the late J. Gerald and Mary L. (Boose) Daley....

Kathleen M. Kane

Kathleen M. Kane

Nov 30, 2010

Kathleen M. (Shanebrook) Kane, age 94, of Shippensburg formerly of Littlestown and Biglerville, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at Manor Care Nursing and Rehab, Chambersburg.She was born Sunday, August 20, 1916 in Littlestown, the daughter of the late Arthurand Mary (Rider) Shanebrook. Kathleen was formerly employed by South Mountain Restoration Center. She was also formerly employed by Litonian Shoe...