Obituaries

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...

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....