Obituaries

Harold  Ryland Garretson

Harold Ryland Garretson

Nov 24, 2021

Harold Ryland Garretson, age 90, of Bendersville and Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2021. He was the devoted husband of Barbara Keller Garretson for 65 years. The only child of Ryland and Margaret Blocher Garretson, Harold was born on December 22, 1930 at Gettysburg Hospital and grew up in Bendersville during the years of the Great Depression...

Myrle C. May

Myrle C. May

Nov 21, 2021

Myrle C. May, age 88 of York Springs, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his home. He was born Thursday, May 4, 1933 in Dillsburg the son of the late Ferman L. and Mary Ellen (Lerew) May. Myrle was a dairy farmer in Biglerville and had also farmed at T-Wing Chicken farm in Gettysburg. He was also formerly...

Barbara  E.  Atherholt

Barbara E. Atherholt

Nov 19, 2021

Barbara Atherholt age 95, passed away November 19, 2021. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg.

Bonnie  A.  Johnson

Bonnie A. Johnson

Nov 19, 2021

Bonnie A. Johnson, age 77, of Chambersburg, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at her home, with her family by her side. She was born Saturday, March 18, 1944 in Doylesburg, the daughter of the late Dean Johnson and Zelda L. (Harris) Witter. Bonnie graduated from Fannett-Metal High School in 1962. She formerly was employed by Ventura Foods in...

Richard G. Gordon

Richard G. Gordon

Nov 15, 2021

Richard G. Gordon, age 84 of Fairfield, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main Street, Bendersville. Services will be held at the discretion if the family.

Viola  M. Taylor

Viola M. Taylor

Nov 14, 2021

REVISED SERVICE DATE: Viola M. Taylor, age 95, of Paramount Senior Living, formerly of Gardners, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born Sunday, February 28, 1926 in Menallen Twp. Adams Co., the daughter of the late Charles C. and Retta M. (Sowers) Tuckey. Viola was a homemaker. She also sold Avon in the Upper...

Carmen B. Garcia

Carmen B. Garcia

Nov 13, 2021

Carmen B. Garcia, age 76 of Gettysburg, passed away November 13, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 1, 1945 in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Encarnacion and Emerita (Santiago) Nieves. Carmen graduated from the Peg Horn Beauty School and was a self employed beautician, was a member of the Brownsville...

Frederick  Worthington Ii

Frederick Worthington Ii

Nov 13, 2021

Frederick J. Worthington II, age 57 of Newville, passed away November 13, 2021 at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center. Born August 31, 1964 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Frederick J. and Margaret E. (Shriner) Worthington. Frederick was a dock worker for Ross for over 25 years. He is survived by his sons, Brandon Worthington...

Craig  Patrick Talhelm

Craig Patrick Talhelm

Nov 11, 2021

Craig Patrick Talhelm, age 32 of Gettysburg, passed away November 11, 2021. He was born April 28, 1989 in Gettysburg and was a loving son of James Patrick Talhelm and Tina Marie Lenig. Craig graduated from Gettysburg High School in 2007 and graduated from Johnstown Tech School in 2009. He was currently employed as an HVAC Technician for James...

Christine Blass- Bilger

Christine Blass- Bilger

Nov 9, 2021

Christine Blass- Bilger, of Shippensburg, passed away November 9, 2021. She was born January 4, 1961. Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg.

Nancy  J. Hamman

Nancy J. Hamman

Nov 8, 2021

The world has one less feisty woman as Nancy Hamman, resident of Shippensburg, passed away on Monday, November 8, at 85 ½ years old. She spent her last days surrounded by family and being her witty and sentimental self. Anyone who knew Nancy knows she was delightfully ornery, had a great sense of humor, loved Jeopardy and game shows...

Johanne Thompson

Johanne Thompson

Nov 7, 2021

Our mom, Johanne Thompson went to her home in glory on Nov 7, 2021. She is being reunited with a host of family and friends that have gone before her whom she greatly loved and admired. Mom often spoke of her heritage in the Lord namely grandmother Clara Teare Williams who wrote the hymn SATISFIED and her parents H.C....

Daniel G. Blocher

Daniel G. Blocher

Nov 5, 2021

Daniel G. Blocher, age 51 of Chambersburg, died November 5, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born April 17, 1970 in Gettysburg, he was a son of Glenn and Jane (Lawver) Blocher. Daniel was a member of St James Lutheran Church, an avid HAM radio enthusiast and an electrician and handyman at Newburg Campground. In addition to his parents, he is...

Lisa A. Tester

Lisa A. Tester

Oct 30, 2021

Lisa A. Tester, age 55 of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Sunday, June 5, 1966 in Hanover the daughter of the late Elwood and Betty J. (Jeffcoat) Starner. Lisa was an LPN doing home healthcare services in the Gettysburg area. She had also worked at the Lutheran Home. She loved spending...

Leonardo Santiago- Martinez

Leonardo Santiago- Martinez

Oct 30, 2021

Leonardo Santiago-Martinez, age 32 Biglerville, died Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the home of a friend in Biglerville. He was born Wednesday, June 28, 1989 in Mexico, the son of the late Leonardo Jose and Victoria Martinez. Leonardo was employed by Knouse Foods in Gardners. He is survived by his wife, Mayra Lizbeth Ortiz Hernandez and their child. Professional...

Jacob Z. Stoltzfus

Jacob Z. Stoltzfus

Oct 29, 2021

Jacob Z. Stoltzfus, age 54, died unexpectedly on October 29, 2021. He was a produce farmer and member of the Old Order Amish Church. He was the husband of Katie Stoltzfus and the son of the late Daniel and Mary Stoltzfus. He is also survived by his children Levi, Jonas, Mary Martha, and Allen Lee Stoltzfus; siblings Annie Stoltzfus,...

William E. Miller

William E. Miller

Oct 28, 2021

William E. Miller, age 79 of Gettysburg, died October 28, 2021 at home. He was born July 22, 1942 in York Springs, son of the late Merle E. and Irene G. Miller. He was widowed by his wife, Nila M. (Megonnell) Miller in 2016. William was the Operations Manager for Kinney Shoes and Woolworths and was a member of...

Donald L. Halter

Donald L. Halter

Oct 26, 2021

Donald L. Halter, age 90 of Walnut Bottom, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a dairy farmer all his life and worked with his father on the farm. He was a member of the Ridge Church of the Brethren in Shippensburg, loved going to gospel concerts and going to fairs,...

William E. Fickes

William E. Fickes

Oct 21, 2021

William E Fickes, age 54, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his home. Born Friday, November 4, 1966, he was the son of the late Richard and Lois (Simpson) Fickes. He is survived by his wife Noreen M. (Starliper) Fickes, four children: Tyler E. Fickes, Kyle A. Starliper, Ashley R. Clugh and Shane M....

Larry Jack  Watson

Larry Jack Watson

Oct 20, 2021

Larry Jack Watson, 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Dove House Hospice in Westminster, MD. He was a survivor of a rare sarcoma cancer and crossed over while in Hospice Care. Larry is survived by his wife, Audrey Patricia (Marks) Watson. Born on May 30, 1939 in Shippensburg, PA, he was the son of the...