Obituaries

May 21, 2023

Harold Robert Baltzley, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Biglerville on Sunday, May 21, 2023. He was born March 26, 1941 in Gettysburg to the late Harold R. Baltzley, Sr. and Mary I. (Baker) Baltzley.

Harold, known by many as “Snooks”, was a 1960 Graduate of Biglerville High School. He is a Veteran...

May 20, 2023

Clara P. Johnson, age 86 of Carlisle, formerly of Newville, passed away May 20, 2023 at Sarah Todd Home. She was born June 26, 1936 in Shippensburg, a daughter of the late John and Virgie (Russell) Lynch. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Johnson in 2020.

Clara had a very strong...

May 18, 2023

Diane Louise (Cline) Baugher, age 68, of New Oxford, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Hershey Medical Center. She was born May 24, 1954 in Gettysburg to her mother, Marian Louise (Shafer) Cline of Gettysburg and the late F. Stanley Cline.

Diane was a 1972 graduate of Biglerville High School. She was employed...

May 18, 2023

Ruth Barbara Buchter, age 98, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born September 19, 1924 in Maspeth, New York, as the daughter of the late John and Rose (Thomas) Engesser.

Ruth worked as a seamstress for several years at a textile company. In her spare time, Ruth enjoyed...

May 17, 2023

Cecil D. Sandoe died on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 with his family by his side. He was the only child of David E. and Virginia (Mary) Sandoe, born at home on Saturday, November, 25, 1933.

Cecil graduated from Biglerville High School in 1952. While in school, he was active in football, basketball and track. After...

May 14, 2023

Stanley W. Lupp, age 76, of Bendersville, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born February 18, 1947 in Gettysburg to the late Eugene L. and Helen M. (Peters) Lupp.

Stanley was a member of the Class of 1965 of Biglerville High School. He was employed as...

May 12, 2023

Gregg W. Naylor, age, 66 of Shippensburg, passed away Friday May 12, 2023 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born October 24, 1956 in Belle Vernon, PA to the late Joseph W. and Janet A. (Bush) Naylor.

He was a graduate of Belle Vernon High School. Gregg was a football and wrestling athlete while in...

May 12, 2023

Martha Marlene Adams, age 85 of Shippensburg, passed away May 12, 2023 at Celebration Villa. She was born May 6, 1938 in Spring Run to the late Newton and Grace (Neil) Umbrell. Marlene was widowed by her husband, Lyle W. Adams, who passed away in 2015.

Marlene attended Fannett-Metal High School, she was of Presbyterian...

May 9, 2023

Larry Albert Fetter, Sr., age 83, Biglerville, went on to be with his Lord and his wife on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York. Born December 24, 1939, to the late Herbert L. Fetter and Olive B. (Baker) Fetter. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley F. (Runk) Fetter. They were married...

May 7, 2023

Arvilla M. Toner, age 90, of Gardners, passed away, Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle. She was born, January 23, 1933 in Carlisle to the late Wilmer H. and Mildred (Leiby) Wolf, Sr.

Arvilla graduated in the Class of 1952 from Boiling Springs High School. She was employed as...

May 6, 2023

Delores "Dee" May Morte moved to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Dee was deeply loved by her family and friends because of her loving, kind, friendly, and happy spirit. She was courageous, playful, and enjoyed life. Born in 1932 and raised in Oakland, CA, she graduated from Oakland High School in 1950.

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May 6, 2023

Mary E. Blank, age 83 of Newburg, passed away May 6, 2023 at home. She was born August 16, 1939 in Ronks, Lancaster County, to the late Amos and Barbara (Esh) Smucker. She was the wife of the late David S. Blank.

She is survived by seven sons and three daughters, Joseph B. (Mary Ann...

May 6, 2023

In loving memory of Thelma J. Diller, age 88 years, 27 days of Shippensburg, passed away May 6, 2023 at home. She was born April 9, 1935 in Chambersburg to the late John and Lizzie (Frey) Crider. Thelma enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and reading. She was associated with her husband in Volunteer Services work.

She...

May 3, 2023

Rhonda S. Arana Shelly, age 65, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Hershey Medical Center. She was born April 20, 1958 in Chambersburg.

She is survived by her husband, Lauren Shelly, daughter, Chasity Arana and son, Scotty Arana.

Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg....

May 2, 2023

David L. Oyer, age 80, of Orrstown, passed away May 2, 2023 at his home. He was born October 30, 1942 in Shippensburg, son of the late Percy J. and Naomi (Porter) Oyer.

David was a U.S. Army veteran and also a trailer mechanic for Daily Express in Carlisle. He enjoyed word puzzle books, tinkering...

Apr 30, 2023

Manuel Antonio Ruiz, Sr., age 59, of Shippensburg, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Shippensburg Health Center. He was born November 5, 1963 in An Asco, Puerto Rico to the late Manuel Antonio Ruiz Feliciano and Angelina Valentin Valentin.

He is survived by his wife of five years, Elizabeth Ruiz of Shippensburg; his...

Apr 29, 2023

Bear Shambaugh born Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 6:09 PM to mommy and daddy, Alethia and Brandon Shambaugh at Chambersburg Hospital. He weighs 5lb 8oz and is 20 ½ inches long.

Bear and family shared a lifetime of love in 36 weeks. While being in mommy’s womb we shared stories, board games, family walks, joyful...

Apr 29, 2023

Joanne F. Horst, age 76, of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday morning, April 29, 2023 at her home. She was born Thursday, August 15, 1946 in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late Paul J. and Lista M. (Frey) Martin.

Joanne was a homemaker, raising her five children. She was a member of Rowe Mennonite Church. She...

Apr 28, 2023

Lloyd H. Warren, age 70 of Shippensburg, passed away April 28, 2023 at home. He was born July 27, 1952 in Perry County to the late Harold L. Warren and Ruth V. (Covert) Erdman.

Lloyd was a US Air Force veteran and a truck driver for various companies. He attended Air Hill Brethren in Christ...

Apr 20, 2023

Linda Lee Potter, 75, of Gettysburg, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at WellSpan York Hospital. She was born Wednesday, August 13, 1947 in Hanover PA to the late Norman E. Laughman and Christine A. (Hardy) Kitzmiller.

Linda is survived by two daughters: Natalie A. Potter and Jennifer A. Bantillo and her husband Karl both...