Obituaries
Mary E. Ahlers
Jan 30, 2021
Mary E. Ahlers, age 92, formerly of York Springs, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Gettysburg Center. She was born Wednesday, February 29, 1928 in Spring Grove, the daughter of the late John N. and Lida (Reachard) Miller. Mary was a homemaker raising her six children, whom she adored. She treated her daughter-in-laws as her own children....
Gerald L. Held
Jan 29, 2021
Gerald L. Held, age 84, of New Oxford, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at UPMC in Hanover. He was born October 15, 1936. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 S. Main Street, Bendersville.
Linda M. Bodenberg
Jan 27, 2021
Linda M. Bodenberg, age 64, of Red Lion, formerly of Bendersville, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. She was born Sunday, May 20, 1956 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Fred T. and Elizabeth F. (Hoyer) Bodenberg. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Bendersville. She enjoyed listening to the Bible, spending time with family, going...
Mildred A. Krauss
Jan 27, 2021
Mildred (Millie) Alice Krauss, wife of the late Paul Krauss and longtime resident of Boiling Springs, PA, passed away Wednesday January 27, 2021, at her daughter's home in Shippensburg, PA. Millie was an avid bowler, continuing into her late 80's to participate in multiple local leagues every week. She medaled in several National Senior Games, winning the gold in...
James W. Sherman
Jan 22, 2021
James W. Sherman, known as "Jim" and "Iggy", age 56, of Amberson, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born June 3, 1964 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Grant and Donna (Sollenburger) Sherman. Jim worked in maintenance at Beistle Company in Shippensburg for 18 years. His hobbies included cooking on the grill and...
Charles R. Walmer
Jan 22, 2021
Charles “Chuck” R. Walmer, age 67, of Aspers, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at his home after a brief illness. He was born February 22, 1953 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Gerald R. and Margaret B. (Tilton) Walmer. Chuck graduated in the Class of 1971 from Biglerville High School. Chuck, as he was known,...
Donna J. Conner
Jan 21, 2021
Donna Jean Conner, age 68, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home. She was born January 14, 1953 in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of the late Donald and Jean (Zabala) Nugent. Donna graduated from Johnstown High School and was formerly employed by GNC in Chambersburg. She loved crafting and spending time at home....
Jannette Decosta
Jan 19, 2021
Jannette Decosta, age 91, of South Mountain, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at South Mountain Restoration Center. She was born January 19, 1930. Jannette passed away on her birthday. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg.
Stephen "Jack" J. Helman
Jan 17, 2021
Stephen “Jack” J. Helman, age 66, of Gardners, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his home. He was born Saturday, June 26, 1954 in Carlisle, the son of Dorothy Jean (Cashman) Helman of York Springs and the late Guy R. Helman. Jack graduated from Bermudian Springs High School in 1973. He attended Shippensburg State College. He was formerly...
Ralph D. Spence
Jan 17, 2021
Ralph D. Spence, age 88, of Arendtsville, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Transitions Health Care in Gettysburg. He was born Thursday, May 26, 1932 in Orrtanna, the son of the late James E. and Gladys V. (Kime) Spence. Ralph graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1950. He was formerly employed by PNC Bank, formerly Gettysburg National Bank,...
Beverly A. Kline
Jan 17, 2021
Beverly “Bev” A. Kline, age 72, of Lewes, Delaware passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was born November 18, 1948 in Gardners, the daughter of the late George and Janet May. Beverly graduated from Carlisle High School. She was employed by Knouse Foods for many years. She enjoyed puzzles and crafts, along with coloring...
Nathan L. Wadel
Jan 16, 2021
Nathan L. Wadel, age 76 of Chambersburg, born January 14, 1945 in Pinola, died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born a son of the late Laban A. and Grace (Lehman) Wadel. Nathan graduated from Shippensburg High School in 1963. He was a member of the Strasburg Mennonite Church where he was a retired minister of...
Ricky L. Peck
Jan 16, 2021
Ricky L. Peck, age 61, of New Oxford, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Thursday, July 2, 1959 in Carlisle, the son of Virginia ( McDilda) Winters of Mt. Holly Springs and the late Andrew Peck. He was raised by his adopted parents Gladys Ehrenzeller of Harrisburg and the late William Frank Ehrenzeller....
Mark A. Vaughn
Jan 15, 2021
Mark Alan Vaughn, age 55, of Shippensburg, died on Friday, January 15, 2021 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 13, 1965 in Chambersburg to Joyce Vaughn and the late Donald Vaughn. Mark graduated from Arlington High School in 1983 and served in the US Navy from 1985 to 1989. He was a...
Tommy C. Stouffer
Jan 13, 2021
Tommy Charles Stouffer, "Tomahawk", age 70, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Carlisle. He was born October 7, 1950 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Charles A. and Lois Jean (Palmer) Stouffer. Tommy graduated from Shippensburg High School and he proudly served in the US Marine Corps in 1970 during the...
Elva Mae Kroeger
Jan 12, 2021
Elva Mae (Johnson) Kroeger, age 88, of Chambersburg, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Brookview at Menno Haven in Chambersburg. She was born Saturday, December 17, 1932 in Beacon, NY, the daughter of the late Edward T. and Viola (Smith) Johnson. Elva graduated from Beacon High School in 1951. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music and...
Ralph E. Weidner, Sr.
Jan 12, 2021
Ralph E. Weidner, Sr., age 62, of Gardners, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born May 12, 1958 in Gettysburg, as the son of the late Roy and Myrtle (Cole) Weidner. Ralph is survived by his wife, Julie Weidner of Gardners; two sons, Ralph E. Weidner, Jr. and Robby Weidner; two grandchildren, Aurora and...
Jane T. Taylor
Jan 10, 2021
Jane T. Taylor, age 92, of Biglerville, passed peacefully Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her home. She was born Friday, November 23, 1928 on a farm near New Windsor, MD, the daughter of the late Edwin W. and Henrietta A. (Snader) Talbott. Jane graduated from Westminster High School, Class of 1945. She worked at JC Penney in Westminster, MD...
Francine C. Mellott
Jan 10, 2021
Francine C. Mellott, age 48, of Hershey, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her home. She was born Wednesday, December 13, 1972 in East Stroudsburg, the daughter of Sheila M. (Golden) Ordway of Shippensburg and the late Richard L. Ordway. Francine was employed by Parkside Hotel in Hershey. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her...
Bonnie L. Meckl-Helman
Jan 8, 2021
Bonnie Lee Meckl-Helman, age 77, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born March 1, 1943 in Michigan, the daughter of the late William Ovink and EthelMae (Timm) Fox. Bonnie worked at Bon-Ton for 10 years and enjoyed flowers and gardening, especially geraniums. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Gene...
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