Obituaries

Donald C. Hartzel

Jan 18, 2024

Donald C. Hartzel, age 84 of New Oxford, formerly of Arendtsville, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at UPMC Hanover. He was born Wednesday, March 22, 1939 in Arendtsville the son of the late Ira C. and Evelyn G. (Herman) Hartzel.

Don graduated from Biglerville High School in 1957. He was an employee/owner of Baker's...

Russel M. Wertz

Jan 15, 2024

Russel M. “Mike” Wertz, age 88 of Aspers, passed away January 15, 2024 at Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg. He was born January 24, 1935 in Onnalinda, PA to the late Michael R. and Mary (Parker) Wertz.

Mike was a member of Benders Lutheran Church. He graduated from Biglerville High School, where he received the Keystone Farmer...

Ronald Eugene Unger, Jr.

Jan 14, 2024

Ronald Eugene Unger, Jr., age 62 of Shippensburg, passed away January 14, 2024 at Martinsburg VA Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1961 in Chambersburg to Ronald Eugene, Sr. and Vonnie (Robinson) Unger.

Ron was retired from the US Air Force and was a self-employed mechanic and truck driver. He attended Grand Point Church...

Peggy L. Stine

Jan 11, 2024

Peggy L. Stine, age 82, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Shippensburg. She was born July 17, 1941 in Chambersburg, as the daughter of the late Charles E. and Ada E. (Hocker) Upperman.

Peggy graduated from Chambersburg High School. She went on...

Mary L Jumper

Jan 9, 2024

Mary “Peach” L. Jumper, age 92, of Newville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Sarah Todd Nursing Home, Carlisle. She was born May 21, 1931 in Shippensburg, as the daughter of the late Samuel W. and Grace V. (Piper) Minnich.

Mary attended Newville High School. She worked as a laborer for Carlisle...

Hilda S. Kuhn

Jan 9, 2024

Hilda S. Kuhn, age 86 of Aspers, passed away January 9, 2024 at Church of God Home, Carlisle. She was born April 21, 1937 in Gardners to the late Harry Smith, Sr. and Mary (Barbour) Doyle. Hilda was widowed by her husband, Freeman G. Kuhn, Sr.

Hilda worked for Pfaltzgraff and Continental Ceramics. She loved...

Eugene R. Funt Sr.

Jan 8, 2024

Eugene “Gene” R. Funt, Sr., age 82, of Orrtanna, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Paramount Nursing and Rehab in Fayetteville. He was born October 9, 1941 in Gettysburg, as the son of the late Ray F. Funt and Evelyn M. (Carey) Funt.

Eugene attended Gettysburg High School. After high school, he...

Ralph Junior Smyth

Jan 8, 2024

Ralph “Pete” Junior Smyth, age 82, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle. He was born January 14, 1941 in Gardners, PA, as the son of the late Ralph R. and Mary R. (Aughinbaugh) Smyth.

Ralph attended Boiling Springs High School. He worked as...

James S. Barbour

Jan 7, 2024

James S. Barbour, age 70 of East Berlin, passed away January 7, 2024 at home. He was born June 5, 1953 in Gettysburg to the late J. Kenneth and Virginia C. (McCarthy) Barbour.

James worked for Masland Carpet in Carlisle and retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, DCNR at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center. He...

Allen R. Emlet

Jan 5, 2024

Allen R. (Rusty) Emlet, age 67 of York Springs, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at Dove House Hospice in Westminster. He was born Sunday, March 25, 1956 in Carlisle the son of the late Harry E. and Mary Jane (Fenton) Emlet.

Allen graduated from Bermudian Springs High School in 1974. He was employed by...

Dean L. Mccauslin

Jan 4, 2024

Dean L. McCauslin, age 95 of Biglerville, passed away on January 4, 2024 at his home. He was born Thursday, October 13, 1928 in Menallen Twp., Adams County, the son of the late Lee A. and Mary A. (Pitzer) McCauslin.

Dean graduated from East Berlin High School in 1947. He was formerly employed by Paul...

Myrtle Ann Cline

Jan 1, 2024

Myrtle Ann Cline, age 78 of Gardners, passed away peacefully January 1, 2024 at Paramount Senior Living. She was born September 24, 1945 in Hanover to the late Benjamin H. and Laura E. (Turner) Keplinger. Myrtle drove bus for ten years, was a CNA for 15 years and retired in 2011 from RiteAid in Mechanicsburg as a quality control...

Edith Delores Kitzmiller

Dec 31, 2023

Edith, “Edie”, Delores Kitzmiller, age 87, of Newburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg. She was born April 4, 1936 in Hopewell Township, PA, as the daughter of the late Frank Guy Rotz and Mildred May (Holtry) Rotz.

Edie graduated in the...

James E Seibert

Dec 31, 2023

James E. Seibert, age 72, of Newburg, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Mercy House in Chambersburg. He was born April 26, 1951.

Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg. No services will take place at this time. Friends may express online condolences at www.DuganFH.com.

Raymond A. Bell

Dec 29, 2023

Raymond A. Bell, age 85, of South Mountain, passed away December 29, 2023 at South Mountain Restoration. He was born February 9, 1938 in Philadelphia to the late Elijah and Lucy (Lewis) Bell. Raymond worked as a contractor.

He is survived by his daughter, Alicia Bell-Miller of Philadelphia and grandchildrenKevin Bell, Tiana Bell and Tylicia...

Beverly Ann Harris

Dec 28, 2023

Beverly Ann “Bev” Harris, age 76, of Gettysburg, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home in Gettysburg. She was born January 20, 1947 in Martinsburg, WV, as the daughter of the late John H. and Lila M. (Billmyer) Gageby.

Beverly graduated from Biglerville High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s...

Clara Jean Rexroth

Dec 27, 2023

Clara Jean Rexroth, age 68 of Biglerville, passed away December 27, 2023 at WellSpan York Hospital. She was born March 31, 1955 in Gettysburg to the late Joseph and Dolly (Flory) Glacken. Clara collected wind chimes and would help anyone she could.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Carl Rexroth, Jr.; daughters,...

Matthew D. Tuckey

Dec 21, 2023

Matthew D. Tuckey, age 68 of Bendersville, passed away December 21, 2023. He was born August 28, 1955 in Gettysburg to the late Donald M. and Shirley A. (Bittinger) Tuckey.

Matthew was a member of Bendersville United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir and played the bells. He was also a member of...

Betty A. Asper

Dec 21, 2023

Betty A. Asper, age 84 of York Springs, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Transitions Health Care in Gettysburg. She was born Thursday, July 27, 1939 in York Springs, the daughter of the late Charles A. and Edith A. (Shaffer) Asper.

Betty was formerly employed by Hanover Foods for 38 years. She was a...

Jean S. Weigle

Dec 20, 2023

Jean S. Weigle, age 86 of Dillsburg, passed away December 20, 2023 at home. She was born June 26, 1937 in York Springs to the late George A. and Blanche (Davis) Spertzel.

Jean worked at Carlisle Tire and Rubber until deciding to stay home and raise her 3 kids. She later returned to work as...