Obituaries

Jul 2, 2023

Tony Eugene Bagot, age 58, Biglerville, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 2, 2023 with his beloved wife by his side at their home. He was born October 25, 1964 in Gettysburg, as the son of Clarence Eugene and the late Mary Jane (Knotts) Bagot.

Tony attended Gettysburg High School. In his spare time, Tony enjoyed...

Jul 1, 2023

Dennis R. Reecher, age 79, of Fairfield, passed away July 1, 2023 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 28, 1943 in Gettysburg to the late Richard and Alice (Shindledecker) Reecher.

Dennis was a foreman at a furniture factory in Gettysburg, was a member of the Sons of AmVets in Fairfield and ABATE....

Jun 29, 2023

Evelyn K. Smith, age 91, of Gardners, passed away June 29, 2023. She was born May 17, 1932 in Wenksville to the late Samuel and Hazel (Myers) Kuhn. She was widowed by her husband, Harry E. Smith, Jr. in 1988.

Evelyn was a lab technician for Knouse Foods for over 34 years. She was a...

Jun 27, 2023

George William Emery, age 66, of Fort Loudon, passed away June 27, 2023 at home. He was born May 19, 1957 in Tyrone, PA, to Ralph Emery, Sr. and Regina (Laird) Emery.

George was a jack of all trades and worked until his passing. He is survived by his daughters, Sheena Fischer and her husband,...

Jun 25, 2023

Rhea K. Rebok, age 85, of Shippensburg, passed away June 25, 2023 at home. She was born October 1, 1937 in Shippensburg to the late Ralph Sylvester and Elva Janetta (Eyer) Linn.

Rhea was a seamstress for Nettie Frock, then they changed their name to Orweco Frock until the plant closed in 1988. She then...

Jun 23, 2023

Doris Jean Guise, age 88, of Gettysburg, went to her Heaven Home, Friday, June 23, 2023 at York Hospital. She was born, March 27, 1935 in Gettysburg to the late Clyde George and Edith L. (Fidler) Bowers.

Jean graduated in the Class of 1953 from Biglerville High School. She attended HACC, Messiah College and LSM....

Jun 21, 2023

Theodore Edward Baker, Sr., age 89, of Gardners, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. He was born August 10, 1933 in Gardners, to the late Charles E. and Esther M. (Group) Baker.

Ted graduated in the Class of...

Jun 20, 2023

Bonni J. Myers, age 37 of Orrstown, passed away June 20, 2023 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born June 27, 1985 in Carlisle to Russell J. and Christine J. (Grimes) Stine.

Bonni had a Bachelor of Science degree and was a registered nurse for WellSpan Health. She attended Grand Point Church and enjoyed crafting...

Jun 14, 2023

James E. Quesinberry, age 80, of Orrtanna, passed away June 14, 2023 at home. He was born July 10, 1942 in Sandlick, WV to the late Austin L. and Mabel (Harper) Quesinberry.

James attended Caperton Elementary School, Trap Hill High School and then Biglerville High School. He was a US Army veteran who served as...

Jun 11, 2023

Joan Viola Hunter, age 71 of Shippensburg, passed away June 11, 2023 at home. She was born November 12, 1951 in Burnt Cabins to the late Howard L. and Cordelia M. (Murphy) Detwiler. Joan was a member of Green Springs Brethren in Christ Church and a member of VFW Post 6168, Shippensburg.

She is survived...

Jun 11, 2023

Edward T. Givnin, age 66, of Newburg, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at UPMC Carlisle. He was born September 20, 1956 in Bellefonte, PA to the late Edward J. and Elizabeth M. (Barrett) Givnin.

Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. Services will be private and at the convenience of...

Jun 9, 2023

Brian Peter Murray, age 54, of Newport, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 9, 2023 at his home in Newport. He was born January 31, 1969 in Hornell, NY, as the son of Peter Murray and Catherine “Cathy” (Noragong) Moyer.

Brian enjoyed working as a mechanic for Keen Transport for many years. In his spare...

Jun 9, 2023

Annmarie Klems-Wonders, age 68, of York Springs, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at her residence. She was born October 29, 1954 in Allentown, PA to the late Joe and Peggy (Deitrick) Yenchick. Ann was a 1972 graduate of Carlisle High School. She was employed as a supervisor for the former Masland Carpet in Carlisle for 25 years. After...

Jun 9, 2023

Richard L. Wise, Jr., age 62 of Shippensburg, formerly of Williamsport, passed away June 9, 2023 at York Hospital. He was born July 14, 1960 in Williamsport to the late Richard L. Wise, Sr. and Diane M. (Baumgartner) Engel.

Richard was a graduate of Williamsport High School and also studied in Berkley, CA.  He was...

Jun 8, 2023

Jane Marie Carey, age 61 of Arendtsville, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at her residence after a battle with cancer. She was born November 22, 1961 in Takoma Park, MD to the late Clarence W. and Betty Mae (Lacey) Savary.

Jane was employed in hospitality for 19 years at the Gettysburg Hotel. She was...

Jun 8, 2023

Kathryn “Kate” M. Defenderfer, age 89, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Providence Place in Chambersburg. She was born November 20, 1933 in Chambersburg, PA as the daughter of the late Luther J. and Ruth (Miller) Stinson.

Kathryn retired from Venice Inn Restaurant in Hagerstown, MD after working there as...

Jun 4, 2023

C. Scott Harris, age 73, passed away June 4, 2023 at home in Sumter SC, with his loving wife Jan at his side. He was born on June 27, 1949 in Albany, GA to the late Edward Sr. and Marjorie (Hoffman) Harris and later lived most of this life in Chambersburg.

Scott is...

Jun 1, 2023

Delmar Crum, age 75, passed away comfortably at his home on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born July 8, 1947 to the late Paul and Arlene Crum of Bendersville.

Delmar was a graduate from Biglerville High School and Gettysburg College. Upon graduation from Gettysburg College, he spent a brief period teaching at Governor Thomas...

May 28, 2023

Kristine Marie Ebbert, age 46, of Biglerville, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at York Hospital. She was born November 22, 1976 in Gettysburg, to Ronald G. and Deborah A. (Housel) Ebbert of Biglerville.

Kristine was a graduate of Biglerville High School. She loved animals, comedy television shows, her excursions with her caretaker Jess, helping...

May 27, 2023

Brian William Wilson, 64 of Biglerville, PA passed away of renal failure on May 27, 2023 at the Dove House Hospice Home in Westminister, MD. He was born on July 21, 1958 at Gettysburg Hospital, PA and graduated from Biglerville High School in 1976.

Brian continued his education and passion for photography by graduating from...