Obituaries

Nov 30, 2024

Sarah L. Bucher, age 95 of Bendersville, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Paramount Nursing and Rehab in Fayetteville. She was born Thursday, September 5, 1929 on her family farm in Mt. Joy Twp., Adams Co., the daughter of the late Norman B. and Clara L. (Appler) Conover.

Sarah was the 6th of...

Nov 29, 2024

Adrian L. Slaybaugh, 84, of Aspers, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the York Hospital. He was born February 16, 1940, in Gettysburg, the son of the late J. Hoke and Pauline (Haines) Slaybaugh.

Adrian attended Biglerville High School. He worked as a mechanic at several area garages in...

Nov 27, 2024

Leland E. King, 94, of Idaville, passed away on November 27, 2024, at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He was born July 22, 1930, in Latimore Township, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Roy William King and Pauline Catherine (Prosser) King.

He graduated from York Springs High School in May 1948....

Nov 24, 2024

Sylvia L. Altice, age 90 of Gardners, passed away November 24, 2024 at home. She was born June 27, 1934 in Hilltop, WV to the late Andrew and Gertrude (Peyatte) Pritt. Sylvia was the widow of John R. Altice. She enjoyed woodworking with her husband and taking care of the children and grandchildren.

She is...

Nov 24, 2024

Paul “PJ” Ernest Jay, age 93, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024, surrounded by his family at Paramount Nursing and Rehab in Fayetteville. Paul was born July 6, 1931 in Bedford County, PA, as the son of the late Otis Ernest and Mary Viola (Dibert) Jay.

Paul graduated from Everett High...

Nov 23, 2024

Richard E. McBeth, age 78, of Shippensburg, died Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his home. He was born Friday, March 22, 1946 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Richard McBeth and Helen (Sterrett) Pugh.

Richard graduated from Shippensburg High School. He was employed by Shippensburg University for 20 years. Richard is survived by one...

Nov 22, 2024

Linda S. King, age three months and eleven days, died Friday morning, November 22, 2024 at her home in Newburg. She was born on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Newburg, the daughter of John E. and Emma Fay (Stoltzfus) King.

In addition to her parents, Linda is survived by her sisters, Ada Louise, Susan Marie,...

Nov 20, 2024

Carolyn Dixon Watson, age 64 of Gettysburg, died suddenly at York Hospital on November 20, 2024. She was born April 12, 1960 in Fort Valley, GA to J.T. Dixon and the late Vera Lee (Turner) Dixon. Carolyn was a graduate of Biglerville High School and was the owner of Caroline Dolls and Collectibles. She loved her poodles, the late...

Nov 19, 2024

Shirley Ann Zorn, (better known as Cookie) Age 73 of Shippensburg, PA., formerly of Baltimore MD, passed away November 19, 2024 at home. She was born October 21, 1951 in Baltimore, MD. She was of Lutheran Faith and attended church in Baltimore until moving to Pennsylvania.

Shirley is survived by her beloved husband and family....

Nov 18, 2024

Mary Irena Hare, age 80 of Walnut Bottom, passed away November 18, 2024 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born June 1, 1944 in Walnut Bottom to the late Samuel I. and Nora (Davidson) Martin.

Mary was a member of Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church, Shippensburg American Legion Post 223 and the Cumberland...

Nov 17, 2024

Dane Davis Riffe, age 90, passed away on Sunday November 17, 2024 at his home in Shippensburg, PA. He was born on February 1, 1934 in Stotesbury, West Virginia, son of Hayward and Beulah (Jennings) Riffe.

Dane worked as a mail sorter for the US Post Office for 30 years and for Lab Corps as...

Nov 16, 2024

On November 16, 2024 John “Jack” Leeti passed peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 98. Jack was born on May 14, 1926 in Kokomo, Indiana to Raymond and Marie (Beam) Leeti. As a child growing up during the Great Depression, Jack understood the value of a strong work ethic. Throughout school he worked as a paperboy, store...

Nov 16, 2024

Clara Hash, age 96 of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, formerly of Idaville, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her son's home. She was born Tuesday, July 17, 1928, in Gardners, the daughter of the late William and Lucetta (Howe) Wolford.

Clara was formerly employed by Knouse Foods, Peach Glen for many years. She was a member...

Nov 16, 2024

Deborah R. (Debbie) Kellison, age 61 of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her daughter's home in Biglerville. She was born Wednesday, September 11, 1963 in Gettysburg the daughter of the late Blair and Inez (Larmer) Dubbs.

Debbie was formerly employed by Jacoby Transportation for many years. She was a member of “No...

Nov 15, 2024

Michael “Pop” Thomas Atwell, age 74, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Gettysburg. He was born on March 7, 1950 in Marion, Virginia, as the son of the late George and Catherine (Culop) Atwell.

Michael graduated from Glendale High School in Virginia. He...

Nov 14, 2024

Carl Nelson Anstine, age 80, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Gettysburg. He was born January 26, 1944 in Washington, DC, as the son of the late Curtis J. Anstine, Sr. and Edna R. (Doyle) Anstine.

Carl graduated from Northwood High School...

Nov 11, 2024

Edwardine “Eddy” M. Parshall, age 73, of Newville, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle Regional Medical Center of Carlisle. She was born on Thursday, May 31, 1951 in Albany, New York, as the daughter of the late Charles J. Donato, Sr. and Edwardine (Grainer) Donato.

Eddy graduated in the Class of...

Nov 10, 2024

Terry W. Black, age 73 of Gettysburg, passed away November 10, 2024 at Genesis Health Care, Gettysburg. He was born May 4, 1951 in Gettysburg to the late Sterling W. and Beatrice A. (Chamberlin) Black. Terry worked for Westinghouse/Shindler Elevator.

He is survived by his brother, Jeffrey L. Black and wife, Kay of Gettysburg; sister-in-law,...

Oct 30, 2024

Dennis W. (Denny) McDannell, age 60 of Rouzerville, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the York hospital. He was born Thursday, December 5th, 1963 at Gettysburg hospital. "Denny" enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and spending time with close friends and family. He will be missed by many.

He is survived by his mother Patricia (Pat)...

Oct 30, 2024

Lorianne Aldinger, age 61, of Dillsburg, passed away October 30, 2024 at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born June 1, 1963 in Hanover, a daughter of the late Rodney W. and Shirley L. (Reynolds) Sebright.

Lorianne was a graduate of Bermudian Springs High School. She recently...