Obituaries

May 16, 2025

Brenda Jane “BJ” Sheaffer, age 74, of Chambersburg, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Brookview Healthcare Center, Chambersburg. She was born November 6, 1950 in Chambersburg, the child of the late Paul Baker, Jr. and Helen M. (Miller) Baker.

Brenda graduated the Class of 1968 from Chambersburg Area Senior High School. After high...

May 9, 2025

Dr. David Joseph Hoffman, Jr. age 78, of Chambersburg, was ushered to the gates of Heaven on Friday, May 9, 2025. His wife was by his side. He was born October 26,1946 in Waynesboro, PA as the son of the late David J. Hoffman, Sr. and Rachel (Bricker) Hoffman. David graduated from Waynesboro High School, studied pre-med at Gettysburg...

May 1, 2025

Sally Sue Gardner, age 63, of Gardners, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Gardners. She was born April 28, 1962 in Carlisle, PA, as the daughter of the late Spencer Stambaugh and Elaine Marie (Yohe) Galusha.

Sally graduated in the Class of 1980 from...

Apr 26, 2025

Betty Frances Warner, 87 of Biglerville, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April, 26, 2025, at her home. She was born on Friday, November 19, 1937, in Gettysburg PA. She was the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Nora (Fogle) Starry. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Richard L. Warner, who passed in 1987.

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Apr 25, 2025

Linda K. Comerer, age 74 of Shippensburg, passed away April 25, 2025 at WellSpan York Hospital. She was born February 7, 1951 in Chambersburg to the late Harvey and Dorothy (Gabler) Yeatter. Linda was widowed by her husband, Randy Comerer in 2020. Linda was a member of the Minnequa Club and loved the beach and making crafts.

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Apr 24, 2025

Joan Schmetzer, age 86, of Biglerville, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was born June 4, 1938 in Queens, NY, and was the foster daughter of the late Joseph and Ellen Coffee.

Joan married her husband, Frederick Henry Schmetzer. In her spare time, Joan loved being outside working in...

Apr 23, 2025

Robert Daniel Wetzel, age 88 of Lancaster, formerly of Biglerville, passed way Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Trillium Place in Lancaster. He was born Tuesday, December 1, 1936, in Gettysburg, the son of the late Raymond J. and Clara Bell (McDannell) Wetzel.

Robert graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1954. He was formerly employed by...

Apr 23, 2025

George M. Ward, 78, of Shippensburg—formerly of Winchester, Virginia—passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at Shippensburg Health Care Center.

Born in Miami Shores, Florida, to the late Thomas Ward Jr. and Gladys (Woods) Holbrook, George led a life defined by service, curiosity, and compassion. He rose to the rank of captain in the U.S....

Apr 21, 2025

Liam Daniel Krenzelak, infant son of Chelsey Blake and Malachi Krenzelak, passed away April 21, 2025 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Jaxtyn Howells and Bennett Howells; maternal grandparents, James Blake and wife, Jodi and Amanda Barnhart; paternal grandparents, Danielle Ault and husband Michael and Brian...

Apr 21, 2025

Delphia "Rene" Laurene Tate, age 92, of Gardners, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home in Gardners. She was born May 19, 1932 in Fisher, WV, as the daughter of the late Calvin and Velma Gladys (Ritchie) Bobo.

Rene graduated in the Class of 1951 from York...

Apr 20, 2025

Donald “Don” Wayne Barnhart, Jr., age 67, of Dillsburg, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at UPMC Carlisle Regional Medical Center in Carlisle. He was born September 12, 1957 in Carlisle the son of the late Donald Wayne Barnhart, Sr. and Valda C. (Slusser) Barnhart.

Don graduated from Carlisle High School. He most recently...

Apr 19, 2025

Richard (Dick) Lewis Beamer, age 87, passed away April 19, 2025 at Altoona Hospital. He was born September 25, 1937 in Hanover to the late Paul A. and Mae U. (Gochenauer) Beamer. On September 5, 1959, Richard married Joyce Warren at the Wenksville United Methodist Church. They celebrated 61 years of marriage until Joyce passed away in 2021.

Apr 18, 2025

Brandy “Bran” Lynn Foster, age 29, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully Friday, April 18, 2025 at Margaret E. Moul Home in York. She was born August 23, 1995 in Chambersburg, as the daughter of Suzanne P. (Pollock) Holtry.

Brandy attended Big Spring School District and graduated in the Class of 2017 from Shippensburg High School....

Apr 12, 2025

James R. Taylor, age 78, of Trinity FL, formerly of Shippensburg, PA, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at his home in Florida, with his loving family by his side. He was born Thursday, April 10, 1947, in Gettysburg, PA, the son of the late Carl O. and Zelma E. (Kline) Taylor and grew up in the small town...

Apr 11, 2025

Kurt Alan Janke, age 77 of Hanover, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, while receiving VNA Hospice Care at The Pappus House in Thomasville, PA. He was born September 17, 1947, in Rhinelander, WI, to the late Clarence E. and Mary E. (Bostwick) Janke.

Kurt received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology...

Apr 6, 2025

Dennis “Denny” Wayne Adams, 69, of York Springs, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 6, 2025.

Born November 6, 1955, in Dauphin County, Denny was the son of the late John Q. Adams and Mary L. (Gregory) Adams. He was preceded in death by his son, Nicholas B....

Apr 6, 2025

Andrew “Andy” Wayne Trump, age 60, of New Oxford, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 6, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at his home in New Oxford. He was born December 15, 1964 in Hanover, PA, as the son of the late Carl and Sheila (James) Trump.

Andy graduated South Western Hanover High School....

Apr 3, 2025

Nancy L. Starry, age 86 of Gettysburg, passed away April 2, 2025. She was born August 24, 1938 in Philadelphia to the late Barney and Carey (Baker) Ditzler. Nancy was widowed by her husband, Gene, who passed away January 13, 2025.

Nancy graduated in the class of 1957 from Biglerville High School. She later went...

Apr 2, 2025

Gary Lowell Marks, age 87, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Paramount Nursing and Rehab of Fayetteville. He was born March 14, 1938 in Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA as the son of the late Grant C. Marks, Sr. and Edna (Ross) Marks and step-mother, Marie Marks.

Gary attended from Shippensburg High School....

Apr 1, 2025

Mabel F. Hoover, age 92 of Chambersburg, passed away April 1, 2025, surrounded by her family, at home. She was born October 16, 1932 in Doylesburg to the late Verne M. and Fannie B. (Shoop) Hammond. Mabel was widowed by her husband, C. Lee Hoover, Jr., in 1984.

Mabel was a member of the Shippensburg...