Obituaries

James W. Sherman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Maria Eva Lua-Garcia

Maria Eva Lua-Garcia

Jan 8, 2021

Maria Eva Lua-Garcia, age 93, of Gettysburg, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born in Michoacan, Mexico on February 6, 1927, the daughter of the late Jose Lua and Carmen Garcia. She is survived by her 12 children; 69 grandchildren; 105 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and three siblings. She was preceded in death by her...

Shirley C. Spence

Shirley C. Spence

Jan 7, 2021

Shirley C. Spence, age 83, of Arendtsville, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Thursday, May 6, 1937 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Chester S. and Vallie S. (Adams) Cashman. Shirley graduated from Biglerville High School in 1955. She was formerly employed by the Lutheran Home in Gettysburg for five years. She...

John L. Grable, Sr.

John L. Grable, Sr.

Jan 6, 2021

John L. Grable, Sr., age 80, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Highlands Care Center in Laporte. He was born February 22, 1940 in Thurmont, MD, the son of the late John Henry Grable and Mary Ellen (Carbaugh) Summers, and adopted father, Leroy Summers. John was employed by W.F. Wilson for over...

Annette M. Stahler

Annette M. Stahler

Jan 6, 2021

Annette M. Stahler, age 61, of New Oxford, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Sunday, June 14, 1959 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Kenneth E. Stahler, Sr. and the late Barbara (Boyce) Guarino. Annette graduated from Bermudian Springs High School in 1977. She owned and operated the Hampton Diner for 8...