Obituaries

Sharon A. Kuhn

Sharon A. Kuhn

Mar 17, 2021

Sharon A. Kuhn, age 63, of Gettysburg, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare. She was born Wednesday, January 29, 1958 in New Kensington, the daughter of the late Wayne C. and Lenora (Cooper) Foust. Sharon graduated from Biglerville High School in 1976. She was formerly employed by SCAAP in Gettysburg. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, watching movies...

Helen H. Schmidt

Helen H. Schmidt

Mar 15, 2021

Helen H. Schmidt, age 93, of Gettysburg, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home in Gettysburg. She was born November 3, 1927 in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Peter and Irene (Supper) Hagis. Helen graduated from Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia. While working at the Philadelphia Electric Company, she met her husband and also...

Gregory C. Myers

Gregory C. Myers

Mar 8, 2021

Gregory C. Myers, age 65, of Chambersburg, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at ManorCare, Chambersburg. He was born March 4, 1956 in Waynesboro, the son of the late Marlin E. and Virginia E. (Nelson) Myers, Sr. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg.

Edgar Swearman

Edgar Swearman

Mar 7, 2021

Edgar Swearman, age 84, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg. He was born May 29, 1936 in Somerset County, PA, the son of the late Edgar W. and Anna (Shultz) Swearman. He is survived by one sister, Joyce Topper of East Berlin, PA; one brother, Robert Swearman of California; and many nieces and nephews....

Morgan D. Godfrey, Sr.

Morgan D. Godfrey, Sr.

Mar 5, 2021

Morgan D. Godfrey, Sr. age 65, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at his home. Born Thursday, December 1, 1955 in Washington, DC, he was the son of James L. and Helen M. (Irwin) Godfrey of Newburg. Morgan graduated from Bedford High School in 1973. He was retired, but formerly employed by Ingersoll-Rand/Volvo, Inc. for 34 years....

Dolly Mae Griffith

Dolly Mae Griffith

Mar 5, 2021

Dolly “Dolls” Mae Griffith, age 54, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. She was born October 8, 1966 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late William T., Sr., and Jacqueline J. (Jackson) Stambaugh. Dolly graduated in the Class of 1977 from North Hills High School in Pittsburgh. She worked for...

Robert "Biggie" A. Bigler

Robert "Biggie" A. Bigler

Mar 4, 2021

Robert, “Biggie” Arthur Bigler, age 79, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Menno Haven in Chambersburg. He was born September 28, 1941 in Roxbury, PA, the son of the late Arthur and Melva “Louise” (Etter) Bigler. Biggie graduated in the Class of 1959 from Shippensburg High School. He retired in 2006, after working in office services...

Martha J. Rice

Martha J. Rice

Mar 2, 2021

Martha, "Marty", J. Rice passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Samuel W. and Grace V. (Piper) Minnich. Marty is survived by her husband, Joe T. Rice; one brother, Bruce Minnich of Newville; two step-sons, Mark Rice of Dillsburg, Kent Rice of Carlisle; two step-grandchildren and two sisters, Mary Jumper of Newville and...

Brian C. Weigle

Brian C. Weigle

Mar 1, 2021

Brian C. Weigle, age 50, of Biglerville, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home. He was born Wednesday, November 18, 1970 in Gettysburg, the son of the Charles F. and Darlene I. (Winand) Weigle of Biglerville. Brian was formerly employed by Ventura Foods in Chambersburg for several years. He enjoyed volunteering at Hickory Hollow Farm in Gettysburg....

M. Suzanne  Richardson

M. Suzanne Richardson

Mar 1, 2021

Margaret Suzanne (Lehman) Richardson, age 71, of Shippensburg, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Hershey Medical Center. She was born February 24, 1950 in Carlisle, the daughter of the late Charles Lee and Mary Loita (Fry) Lehman. Suzanne graduated from Big Spring High School. She continued her education at Shippensburg University with a college bachelor’s degree. She...

Betty E. Mccleaf

Betty E. Mccleaf

Feb 27, 2021

Betty E. McCleaf, age 87, of Chambersburg, formerly of Biglerville, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at The Shook Home in Chambersburg. She was born Thursday, November 16, 1933 in Franklin Township, Adams County, the daughter of the late Edgar and Isabelle (Showers) Sheppard-Lear. Betty attended Gettysburg High School. She was a member of Benders Evangelical Lutheran Church in...

John C. Mcdonel

John C. Mcdonel

Feb 25, 2021

John “Jack” C. McDonel, 72, of Walnut Bottom, formerly of Harrisburg, cast off and unfurled the sails of his soul on February 25, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. Jack was born on April 2, 1948 in Harrisburg, the son of the late John H. and Miriam N. (Bridger) McDonel. Jack was passionate about his family, he thoroughly enjoyed sailing, working...

Barbara E. Ellingson

Barbara E. Ellingson

Feb 22, 2021

Barbara E. Ellingson, age 82, of New Oxford, PA, formerly of Baltimore, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home. She was born Thursday, September 15, 1938 in Baltimore, the daughter of the late Elbert J. and Katherine (Smith) Thornhill, Sr. Barbara graduated from Towson High School. She graduated from Towson University with a concentration in Health Education....

Violet Virginia Mauss

Violet Virginia Mauss

Feb 20, 2021

Violet Virginia Mauss of Biglerville passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 20, 2021, with her son and daughter by her side. She was 94 years old. Violet was born in Gettysburg on February 15, 1927, the daughter of the late Carl Barb and Margaret (Harbold) McDannell. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, William...

Dorothy J. Crusey-Heckman

Dorothy J. Crusey-Heckman

Feb 19, 2021

Dorothy J. Crusey-Heckman, age 85, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, at Shippensburg Healthcare Center. She was born April 18, 1935, in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late John and Pearl Edna (Warren) Hancock. Dorothy enjoyed working in the kitchen with her daughter during bingo at the Shippensburg Firefighters Activities Center. She recycled bottle caps by crocheting...

Bonita  A. Mccleary

Bonita A. Mccleary

Feb 18, 2021

Bonita A. McCleary, age 81, of Biglerville, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at her home. She was born Monday, January 29, 1940 in Scotland, PA, the daughter of the late Robert J. and Goldie M. (Gontz) MacIntire. Bonita graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 1957. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's Degree...

Earl D. Peters

Earl D. Peters

Feb 18, 2021

Earl D. Peters, age 95, Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Michaux Manor Living Center in Fayetteville. He was born November 7, 1925 in Huntington Township, son of the late Danner A. and Blanche E. (Weidner) Peters. Earl graduated in 1942 from Biglerville High School. In 1947, he served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air...

Joyce M. Beamer

Joyce M. Beamer

Feb 18, 2021

Joyce “Cookie” M. Beamer, age 79 of Arendtsville, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Monday, August 18, 1941 in Menallen Township, Adams County, the daughter of the late Edgar J. and Elsie K. (Beamer) Warren. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Richard L. Beamer. She is...

Charles E. Franklin

Charles E. Franklin

Feb 17, 2021

Charles “Chuck” E. Franklin, age 71, of Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home. He was born September 11, 1949 in Shippensburg, the son of the late Harry W. and Emma E. (Goolsby) Franklin. Charles graduated in the Class of 1967 from Shippensburg Area High School. He was formerly employed by Hoffman Mills, Inc. for 30...

Nancy L. Tate

Nancy L. Tate

Feb 17, 2021

Nancy L. Tate, age 79, of Gardners, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at York Hospital. She was born February 7, 1942 in Carlisle, the daughter of the late Glenn and Erma (Frost) Weigel. Nancy graduated in the Class of 1959 from Bermudian Springs High School. She owned and operated her hair salon at her home for close to...