Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dorothy L. Leach
Feb 13, 2021
Dorothy L. Leach, age 67, of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Laurel Lakes Nursing and Rehab in Chambersburg. She was born Monday, November 9, 1953, the daughter of the late Edcel N. Paschell and Shirley A. Thayer. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Stanley C. Leach. She is also survived by one daughter,...
Roberto Madrigal Manzo
Feb 10, 2021
Roberto Madrigal Manzo, age 67, of New Oxford, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg. He was born Monday, May 4, 1953 in Michoacan, Mexico the son of the late Carlos and Elena Manzo. Roberto was formerly employed by Tim-Bar in New Oxford for three years. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic...
Katiuscia Monteleone Carella
Feb 10, 2021
Katiuscia Monteleone Carella, age 43, of Biglerville, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Tuesday, December 13, 1977 in Carini, Palermo, Italy, the daughter of Cristina La Mattina of Biglerville and the late Bernardo P. Monteleone. Katie attended Biglerville High School. She was a part of the family business, Mamma's Pizza in Biglerville. She...
Jay F. Rauscher
Feb 10, 2021
Jay Fred Rauscher, age 93, originally of Wilkes Barre, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Shippensburg. He was born November 13, 1927 in Wilkes Barre, PA, the son of the late Fred and Frances Rauscher. Jay served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and...
Robert E. Shoemaker
Feb 6, 2021
Robert “Bob” E. Shoemaker, age 79, of Orrstown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on his annual trek to his favorite destination, Florida, with his wife, Constance “Connie” Shoemaker. He was born November 23, 1941 in Amberson, PA, the son of the late Martha (Shoemaker) Gursky and step-father, Julius Gursky. Bob was...
William H. Beamer
Feb 5, 2021
William H. Beamer, age 70 of Gettysburg, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Saturday, July 15, 1950, in Gettysburg, and was the son of the late Guy A. and Mary L. (Singley) Beamer. Bill graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1969. He was formerly employed by Cadbury Beverages for 40 years. He also...
Tina A. Hess
Feb 5, 2021
Tina A. Hess, age 55 of York Springs, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Monday, November 22, 1965 in Hanover the daughter of Ed Martin of Bonneauville and the late Maria (Bechtel) Martin. Tina graduated from New Oxford High School in 1985. She was formerly employed by Conewago Valley School District. She enjoyed...
Ruth A. Loy
Feb 4, 2021
Ruth A. Loy, age 88, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Sarah Todd Nursing Home in Carlisle. She was born February 5, 1932 in Carlisle, the daughter of the late Mervin and Laura B. (Zeigler) Myers. Ruth retired from G.C. Murphy in Carlisle after working several years there. In her spare time, Ruth enjoyed gardening,...
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