Obituaries

Apr 18, 2023

Elaine Rosario Uglow, 74, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away on April 18, 2023, after suffering a series of strokes and other complicated medical conditions. Elaine was born on February 27, 1949, to Antonio and Ana Rosario in Agana, Guam. She was the much-cherished only daughter of nine children.

Elaine graduated from John F. Kennedy High...

Apr 14, 2023

Edna, “Nana” or “Grandma Neenie”, Jane Mooney, age 97, of Chambersburg, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home in Chambersburg. She was born July 28, 1925 in Saint Thomas, PA, as the daughter of the late Charles Walter and Stella Elizabeth (Horn) Reath.

Edna originally worked as a...

Apr 14, 2023

Gene Howard Strait, Sr., age 72, of Chambersburg, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. He was born November 29, 1950 in Waynesboro, PA, as the son of the late Lester and Gladys (Gosnickey) Strait.

Gene graduated in the Class of 1969 from Waynesboro High School. His last employment was at...

Apr 6, 2023

Audrey N. Showers, age 92, of Bendersville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Paramount Nursing and Rehab in Fayetteville. She was born March 20, 1931 in Bendersville, PA, as the daughter of the late Leroy G. and Arlene E. (Shepard) Gochenauer.

Audrey attended Biglerville High School. She previously worked at PA State...

Apr 4, 2023

Diane M. Willis, 71, of Shippensburg, PA passed away on April 4, 2023 at Sarah Todd Nursing Home in Carlisle, PA. Diane was born on December 5, 1951 in Binghamton, NY, daughter of the late Kenneth and Joan (Slocum) Walworth.

She is survived by a brother, Richard Walworth; two sisters, Elaine Peters (Brian) and Marlene...

Mar 31, 2023

Doris “Dolly” Baugher Brough, age 98, passed away Friday, March 31 at her home of 65 years in Aspers, PA. She was born October 7, 1924 in Gettysburg, the second child of the late George L. and Julia (Maddox) Baugher. Dolly was the widow of Robert I. Brough.

Dolly graduated from Biglerville High School, class...

Mar 27, 2023

Robert W. “Bobby” Asper, age 79 of Biglerville, passed away March 27, 2023 at home. He was born March 29, 1943 in Gettysburg to the late Robert P. and Lucille J. (Spangler) Asper.

Robert was a US Army Reserves veteran, worked in the shipping department at PPG Industries and was a member of the Ira...

Mar 26, 2023

Michael Lynn Byers, age 63, of Biglerville, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Biglerville. He was born September 27, 1959 in Gettysburg, to the late Henry and Eva (Jacoby) Byers, Sr.

He enjoyed bowling and was a part of a league his whole life. Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family....

Mar 23, 2023

Dorothy Louise Lehman, age 81, of Shippensburg, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Shippensburg Healthcare Center. She was born March 5, 1942 in Mainsville, Franklin County, PA, the daughter of the late Harper J. and Ruth M. (Perry) Adams.

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

Mar 21, 2023

Frederick Lee, "Coach", Bunty, also known as “Rabbit”, age 75, of Gardners, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. He was born July 8, 1947 in Hanover to the late Arnold R. and Jane L. (Brady) Bunty.

Frederick was a veteran of the U.S....

Mar 19, 2023

Donna Marie (Gochenour) Taylor ended her earthly journey on March 19, 2023. Born June 21, 1950, she was the beautifully devoted wife of Scott William Taylor, Sr. for 55 years. Together they raised two children – Scott William Taylor, Jr. (deceased 1985) and Danette, “Dani”, Lea Taylor-Evans (husband, Franklin, “Chip”, Evans) of Carlisle.

For the...

Mar 17, 2023

Betty Jane Fickes Baker, age 95, a resident of Cross Keys Village, formerly of Biglerville and Arendtsville, PA, died March 17, 2023. She was born February 4, 1928, in Franklin Township, Adams County, to the late Crist and Annie Elizabeth (Shultz) Fickes. Her four siblings predeceased her: Mary O. Shindledecker, John Edward Fickes, Susan Emma Wiles, and Nelson Eugene...

Mar 16, 2023

Kenneth William Miller, Sr., age 86, of Gettysburg, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 11, 1936 in Cumberland Co., PA to the late Herbert C. and Mabel (Hunter) Miller.

Kenneth graduated in the Class of 1955 from Biglerville High School. He was employed as an automotive mechanic...

Mar 13, 2023

Robert Elliott Johnson, age 81, of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Shippensburg Healthcare Center, Shippensburg. He was born August 28, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Elliott George and Winifred (Trinder) Johnson.

Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce. He was employed as a Time Share Sales Representative. Robert enjoyed...

Mar 11, 2023

Martin M. Eck, age 35 of Gaithersburg, MD, passed away March 11, 2023 at home. He was born October 10, 1987 in Philadelphia to Matthew M. Eck and the late Dana Jo (Goetz) Eck.

Martin graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2008 and was a member of the IUP Alumni Association. In 2016 he...

Mar 8, 2023

Kelly Jo Swartz, age 36, of Mount Holly Springs, passed away March 8, 2023 as a result of a car accident. She was born April 2, 1986 in Chambersburg to Brian Martin and Tammy (Thomas) Burkholder.

Kelly was a caregiver for Med Staffers. She enjoyed creating diamond art and loved sunflowers, the beach, her dogs,...

Mar 5, 2023

Freja Lake Eichorn, infant daughter of Adam Joseph Eichorn and Leah Cummings Troup-Eichorn passed away March 5, 2023 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born March 1, 2023 in Chambersburg.

In addition to her parents, Freja is survived by her brothers, Eli Troup and Liam Eichorn; paternal grandmother, Pam Eichorn; maternal grandparents, Mark and Christine...

Feb 28, 2023

It is with bittersweet sadness and love, that we share the passing, of our family matriarch, Jean T. Slaybaugh, 95, of Biglerville, who passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at her home, surrounded by those that loved her. Jean was born on January 9, 1928, in Butler Township, Adams County, a daughter of the late Clair E and E....

Feb 28, 2023

Jeanne “Jeanie” M. Kennedy, age 69, of Biglerville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 28, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home in Biglerville. She was born December 17, 1953 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, as the daughter of the late Milton and Anne (Opar) Morozowich.

Jeanne graduated in the Class of 1971 Hempfield Area High School....

Feb 28, 2023

Harvey G. Hoover, age 75, of Shippensburg, passed onto his eternal reward Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 3, 1947 in Ephrata, PA to the late Ivan Z. and Susie R. (Groff) Hoover.

He was a farmer for his whole life. Harvey was a retired...