Obituaries

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...

Feb 27, 2023

Shirley Ann Dunkinson passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023 at Carolyn’s House of Hospice of Central Pennsylvania. She was born on April 2, 1935 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She spent much of her adult life living in Lancaster and was employed at Ferranti International for many years. Shirley’s greatest joys were her family and her pets. She also enjoyed...

Feb 22, 2023

Elaine M. Galusha, age 79, of Arendtsville, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born March 30, 1943 in Bendersville, the daughter of the late Wayne J. Yohe and Mary R. (Jacobs) Yohe Guise.

Elaine graduated in the Class of 1961 from Biglerville High School. She was an avid baker...

Feb 22, 2023

Lawrence (Peewee) E. Swartz, age 74, of Upper Horse Valley Road, Upper Strasburg, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 surrounded by his family at home. He was born March 21, 1948 in Wood Township, Huntington County, PA, to the late Willard G. and Vivian W. (Brown) Swartz.

Lawrence is a Army veteran...

Feb 20, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Wool, age 85, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023 at her home. She was born July 1, 1937 in Bay Shore, NY, as the daughter of the late Anne Leonhardt.

Patricia graduated in the Class of 1955 from Bay Shore High School. She worked for the local telephone company...

Feb 20, 2023

Shirley May McCauslin, age 81, of Biglerville, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born December 16, 1941 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Ray H.F. and Bertha I. (Shartzer) Peffer.

She was formerly employed by Adams County as a Tax Assessor. She was a member of Idaville United...

Feb 18, 2023

Shirley Elaine Wirth, age 77 of Gettysburg, passed away February 18, 2023 at home. She was born April 27, 1945 in Gettysburg to the late Merle S. and Edna V. (Patterson) Tressler.

Shirley was a cardiology technician at Gettysburg Hospital for over 30 years. She was a member of Greenstone Apostolic Church and enjoyed crafting...

Feb 17, 2023

James “Jim” L. Godfrey, age 90, of Newburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Fulks Run, VA. He was born July 2, 1932 in Rock, WV, as the son of the late Ezra Z. and Regina M. (Wright) Godfrey.

James attended school in West Virginia. He went on...

Feb 12, 2023

Robert Donald Watson, age 86 of Aspers, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. He was born August 7, 1936 in Gettysburg to the late Donald F. and Helen G. (Slaybaugh) Watson.

Robert was a veteran of US Army veteran. He was employed with International Paper of Biglerville, for more than 40...

Feb 11, 2023

Gregory Andrew Buffington, age 74, of Danville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He was born August 29, 1948 in Cumberland County, PA, son of the late Leroy George and Helen Elizabeth (Mowers) Buffington. Gregory served as a U.S. Army veteran.

Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home...

Feb 11, 2023

Dolores Betsy Gilbert, age 54 of Gettysburg, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born on Wednesday, July 17, 1968 in Hartford, Connecticut.

Betsy was a member of Heritage Assembly of God, where she loved her church and activities, she loved crafting and the Special Olympics, where she...

Feb 8, 2023

Gregory “Greg” A. Lybrand, age 63, of Gardners, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his home. He was born September 10, 1959 in Carlisle, to the late Norman D. and Joyce M. (Beam) Lybrand. Greg enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping.

He is survived by his sister and five brothers, Norman Lybrand of Mount Holly...