Obituaries

Aug 17, 2024

Edgar, “Eddie”, William Brandt, age 84, Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024, surrounded by his family at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home in Gettysburg. He was born December 30, 1939 in Carlisle, PA, as the son of the late Nesbur, Sr. and Edith (Fickel) Brandt.

Eddie attended Boiling Springs High School and retired from...

Aug 14, 2024

M. Lee Dugan, age 88 of Bendersville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, with family at his side. Lee was born January 8, 1936, the son of Maurice E. Dugan and Marvel M. (Routsong) Dugan.

As a young man, he worked at Rice, Trew, and Rice, where he met Shelvey Jean...

Aug 12, 2024

Wayne A. Hall, age 75, of Shippensburg, passed away on August 12, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chambersburg on December 24, 1948, the son of the late Elmer C. and Elsie M. (Kauffman) Hall.

Wayne dedicated his life to the family dairy farm, where his passion for milking...

Aug 8, 2024

Curtis L. Cline, age 89 of Gettysburg, formerly of Gardners, passed away August 8, 2024 at Transitions Health, Gettysburg. He was born May 30, 1935 in Gettysburg to the late Lloyd R. and Esther (Paxton) Cline.

Curtis was a member of Boy Scout Troop 75 of Gardners and was a 1953 graduate of Biglerville High...

Aug 8, 2024

Alan L. Bennett, age 75 of Shippensburg, passed away August 8, 2024 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 22, 1948 in Chaneysville, PA to the late Norman D. and Renee (Heller) Bennett.

Alan retired as dispatcher for Central Penn Transportation. He also spent many years working for the...

Aug 8, 2024

Harry Charles Griest, age 79 of Biglerville, passed away August 8, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born November 15, 1944 in Harrisburg, son of the late Stewart A. and Hattie Mae (Hippensteel) Griest.

Harry was a plant superintendent for Knouse Foods, Gardners, member of Mount Olivet United Brethren...

Aug 7, 2024

Jean Marie Dugan, age 83, of Aspers, passed away August 7, 2024 at home. She was born July 16, 1941 in Biglerville to the late Guy and Thelma (Routzahn) Hartzel. She was widowed by her husband, Harold Dugan in 2013. Jean was a data entry clerk for Penn Forestry, attended Cline’s Church, until it closed, enjoyed listening to church...

Aug 1, 2024

Jay C. Black, age 59, of Biglerville, passed away August 1, 2024 at home. He was born February 16, 1965 in Gettysburg to Charles and Alice (Kump) Black. Jay was a forklift operator for International Paper in Biglerville and enjoyed hunting.

He is survived by his mother, Alice of Wenksville; his wife of 36 years,...

Jul 28, 2024

Janet L. Nenninger, age 93, of Shippensburg, passed away July 28, 2024 at home. She was born July 18, 1931 in Letterkenny to the late Paul and Cora M. (Lightner) Rosenberry. Janet was widowed by her husband, Harold G. Nenninger in 2020.

Janet attended Friendship Baptist Church near Stoughstown. She enjoyed needle work, cooking for...

Jul 25, 2024

Darryl Thomas Reed, age 60, passed away on July 26, 2024, at his home in Gardners, PA. He was born on September 1, 1963 in Gettysburg, PA. Darryl was the son of Mikey and Freda Louise (Meadows) Reed.

Darryl worked at O’Malley Wood Products where he worked in the production of pallets. He will be...

Jul 25, 2024

Richard Gottshall Moyer, 79, of Biglerville, formerly of Pottstown, and former longtime resident of Royersford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at his home, after valiantly battling leukemia for 11 years.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Paulette Jane (Witman) Moyer; daughter, Karen (Robert) Hendricks of Mechanicsburg; son, Kevin...

Jul 24, 2024

Sharon L. Funt, age 71, of Wellsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, surrounded by her family in her home in Wellsville. She was born July 11, 1953 in Carlisle, PA, as the daughter of the late Ernest S. and June E. (Byers) King.

Sharon graduated in the Class of 1971 from Northern...

Jul 24, 2024

William Godfrey “Ho” Woodson, age 69 passed away at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was born on June 3, 1955 in Gettysburg, PA. William was the son of Robert Lee and Jane Marie (Sanders) Woodson.

William worked at International Paper for over 30 years where he proudly served as Union...

Jul 22, 2024

Jacob Wesley McKee, 21 months old (1 year, 9 months and 15 days) passed away in his home on 07/22/2024. Affectionately known as "Bubby" & "Champ", Jacob fought with all he had even before the miracle of his birth. In all the 654 days he spent with us, he blessed us with so much; power, knowledge, strength and determination,...

Jul 10, 2024

Cora Pauline Sherman, age 91, of Newville, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Green Ridge Village in Newville. She was born on April 1, 1933 in Pottstown, PA, as the daughter of the late Francis Paul and Velma D. (Work) Sherman.

She was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church in Shippensburg, AARP, Senior...

Jul 7, 2024

Ricky “Rick” Lee Dietrich, age 54, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle Regional Medical Center in Carlisle. He was born December 22, 1969 in Harrisburg, the child of the late George and Florence Dietrich.

Ricky graduated from High School. He most recently worked at the American Legion Post 223...

Jul 6, 2024

Melvin G. “Moe” Mathna, Sr., age 75 of Orrstown, passed away July 6, 2024 at Chambersburg Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born February 27, 1949 in Mongul to the late Herbert and Lucy (Nye) Mathna. He was widowed by his wife, Mildred “Millie” (Hill) Mathna in 2014.

Moe was a self-employed carpenter, a member of...

Jul 6, 2024

George Rummel Sr., age 93 of York Springs, passed away July 6, 2024 at his home. He was born June 19, 1931 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, to the late Mervin R. and Etta Frances Rummel. He was widowed by his wife, Alda Harman.

George worked in the sanitation department at Duffy Motts, attended Rock...

Jul 6, 2024

Vera M. Mayberry, age 88, formerly of Aspers, passed away on July 6, 2024 at Spirit Trust Lutheran Home of Utz Terrace in Hanover, PA. She was born June 25, 1936 in Tunkhannock, PA daughter of the late John and Mary Kapolka.

Vera was a 1954 graduate of Tunkhannock High School and retired from the...

Jun 25, 2024

Gary A. Johnston, age 80 of Shippensburg, passed away June 25, 2024 at Carlisle Skilled Nursing. He was born October 20, 1943 in Towanda, the son of the late Alex A. and Margaret (Wanagitius) Johnson.

Gary was an associate business planner for IBM in Mechanicsburg, a US Army veteran and a member of Mt. Rock...