Obituaries

Mar 11, 2024

John Barry Powell, age 79 of Gettysburg, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at his home. He was born Wednesday, June 28, 1944 in Gettysburg, the son of Doris I. (Seiferd) Warrenfeltz of York and the late John E. Powell.

Barry graduated from Fairfield High School in 1962, but still enjoyed socializing with his former...

Mar 10, 2024

Queen I. Wileman, age 88, of New Oxford, passed away March 10, 2024 at Spirit Trust Lutheran Village in Gettysburg. She was born March 5, 1936 in East Berlin, a daughter of the late John W. and Maria L. (Griest) Clapper. Queen was widowed by her husband, Merle F. Wileman.

She is survived by her...

Mar 8, 2024

Judith “Judy” Ann Bracken, age 80, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 8, 2024, with her daughter by her side, at Paramount Nursing and Rehab, Fayetteville. She was born February 12, 1944 at her grandparent’s farm in Blairsville, PA, as the daughter of the late Jerry A. Lear and Elverda (Libengood) Hoffman.

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Mar 6, 2024

Vernon Dale Lybrand, age 75 of Carlisle, passed away March 6, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born March 25, 1948 in Carlisle to the late Norman D. and Joyce M. (Beam) Lybrand. Vernon was a US Navy veteran who enjoyed hunting, fishing, western movies and TV shows and was a Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers and Phillies fan.

Mar 3, 2024

Richard William Tosten, 85, of Gardners, PA, passed away peacefully at Gettysburg Hospital on March 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on August 2, 1938, in Hampton, PA. He was the son of the late Clemson W. Tosten and Iva I. (Slusser) Tosten. He was a graduate of East Berlin High School.

Mar 2, 2024

Becky Elizabeth Forbus, age 52 of Greencastle, passed away March 2, 2024 at her home. She was born December 8, 1971 in Chambersburg to Charles E. and Kimberley C. (Smith) Franklin. She is survived by her husband of 9 ½ years, Bill Forbus. Becky worked in the laundry department at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, and loved collecting Boyd’s Bears and...

Mar 2, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Ann Wileman, age 64, of Aspers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born January 10, 1960 in Silver Spring, MD, as the daughter of the late Clarence Wade and Betty Mae (Lacey) Savary.

Patricia graduated from Gettysburg High School. She worked at...

Feb 29, 2024

Alexis Grace Meyers, 20 months, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 29, 2024. She passed away peacefully at Hershey Medical Center, with her parents by her side.

She was born on June 27, 2022, in Chambersburg, and was the daughter of Noah A. and Beth D. (Gayman) Meyers members of the...

Feb 29, 2024

Beverly “Bev” Ann Baughman, age 85, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024 surrounded by her family at Mercy House in Chambersburg. She was born June 16, 1938 in Chambersburg, as the daughter of the late Lester C. and Hazel M. Cosey.

Beverly graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School. She retired...

Feb 27, 2024

Frank G. Morte, age 95, of Rocklin CA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, surrounded by his family at their home in Chambersburg. He was born January 7, 1929 in Oakland, California, as the son of the late Frank Gonsalves Morte, Sr. and Irene (Mello) Waage.

Frank attended high school in Oakland, CA....

Feb 27, 2024

Scott Larry Homan, age 57, of New Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at WellSpan York Hospital in York. He was born November 6, 1966 in Hanover the son of Clyde Larry and Nancy (Utz) Homan.

Scott graduated from South Western High School in Hanover. He worked at Wal-Mart as an overnight stocker....

Feb 26, 2024

Nadia Nora Hulse, age 94, of Aspers, passed away February 26, 2024 at Cross Keys Village. Born April 4, 1929 in Cologne, Panama to the late Charles and Mary (Hilton) Benjamin. She was widowed by her husband, Morton F. Hulse, Sr. Nadia was a member of Hunterstown Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by 3 sons,...

Feb 24, 2024

Carol Jean Aley McFeely, 83, formerly of Shippensburg, PA, died after a short illness on February 24, 2024. She was born in New Castle, PA on August 21, 1940, to Rev. Paul E. Aley and Doris Day Aley.

In 1958, Carol graduated from Monongahela High School and enrolled at the Indiana State Teachers College (now...

Feb 24, 2024

Denise Mary Hogan, age 71, of Shippensburg, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. She was born July 12, 1952 in Tupper Lake, New York, as the daughter of the late William Arthur and Fern Jane (Rice) Dechene.

Denise attended local schools. She went on to live a life...

Feb 22, 2024

Jerry “JD” Miller, age 89, of Biglerville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on August 1, 1934 in Reading, PA, the son of the late John D. and Pauline N. (Naugle) Miller.

Jerry graduated in the Class of 1952 from Biglerville High School....

Feb 19, 2024

Jean B. Behney, age 90 of York Springs, PA, passed away on February 19, 2024 at Brethren Home, New Oxford from Parkinson’s disease. She was born December 30, 1933 in Menallen Township, Adams County. She was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Hazel (Dietrick) Bretzman.

Jean retired from the Naval Support Activity in...

Feb 17, 2024

Dulce Eneida Cruz-Nieves, age 89 of Shippensburg, passed away February 17, 2024 at home. She was born August 24, 1934 in Vega Alta, PR, to the late Florentino Cruz and Maria Nieves. Dulce is survived by her daughter, Marisol Ortega-Cruz and husband, Victor Ramos of Shippensburg and many other family members.

Professional services have been...

Feb 15, 2024

Albert F. Keer, age 91, of Shippensburg, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Mercy House in Chambersburg. He was born Wednesday, September 28, 1932 in Staten Island, NY, the son of the late Edward J. and Mary R. (Smith) Keer.

Al retired from Letterkenny Army Depot where he served as...

Feb 14, 2024

Stanley “Stan” Kenneth Group, age 82, of Gardners, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Gardners. He was born April 29, 1941 in Gardners, as the son of the late Luther Kenneth and Julia K. (Stallsmith) Group.

Stanley graduated in the Class of 1959 from Biglerville...

Feb 14, 2024

Robert (Bob) E. Baker, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Born on February 18, 1935 in Biglerville, PA to the late Charles E. and Esther M. (Group) Baker, he was the second of four children in the family.

Soon after Bob was born, his family moved to the family farm south of...