Obituaries

Elizabeth S.  Herman

Elizabeth S. Herman

Jun 18, 2020

Elizabeth S. Herman, age 86 of York Springs, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Laurel Lake Nursing Home in Chambersburg. She was born June 13, 1934 in Lenox, Georgia, the daughter of the late Irby Smith and Curtis Viola (Lipham) Felts. Elizabeth was a self-employed truck driver for over 30 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching...

Thomas C. Serkedakis, Jr.

Thomas C. Serkedakis, Jr.

Jun 16, 2020

Thomas Constantine Serkedakis, Jr., “Papou”, age 62 of Chambersburg, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in the company of his loving wife. He was born October 25, 1957 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Thomas Constantine Serkedakis, Sr. and Jacqueline Lee (Brown) Schultz. Thomas proudly served in the US Army. Thomas retired from Letterkenny Army Depot...

George  D. Hayberger

George D. Hayberger

Jun 14, 2020

George D. Hayberger, age 78 of Biglerville, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020. He was born April 13, 1942 in Gettysburg, the son of the late George A. and Mildred E. (Collins) Hayberger. George graduated in the Class of 1961 from Gettysburg High School. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired from the...

Robert H. Sullivan

Robert H. Sullivan

Jun 13, 2020

Robert Hyde Sullivan, age 71 of Aspers, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 surrounded by his family at his residence in Gettysburg. He was born October 16, 1948 in Gettysburg, PA, the son of the late Richard H. and Florence R. (Fogle) Sullivan. Robert graduated in the Class of 1966 from Biglerville High School. Robert proudly served in the...

Verna M. Starner

Verna M. Starner

Jun 12, 2020

Verna Mae Starner, age 77 of Gettysburg, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at Paramount Nursing and Rehab in Fayetteville. She was born January 23, 1943 in Butler, GA, the daughter of the late Marvin and Gertrude (Jordan) Bussey. Verna retired from Gettysburg Transformer where she did soldering work. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Gettysburg....

Shirley M. Smith

Shirley M. Smith

Jun 5, 2020

Shirley M. Smith, age 63, of Shippensburg, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 5, 2020 at WellSpan York Hospital. She was born July 23, 1956 in Chambersburg, the daughter of Clarence E., Jr., and Jean L. (Ocker) Mooney. Shirley graduated in the Class of 1974 from Shippensburg Area Senior High School. Two years later she married the love of...

Robert H. Hill

Robert H. Hill

Jun 3, 2020

Robert “Bob” H. Hill, age 60, of Chambersburg, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born July 4, 1959 in Gettysburg, PA as the son of the late Joseph Hill and Althea (Kuehner) Hill. Robert drove truck for FedEx Ground for seven years. He was a member of Jesus is Lord Ministries Church in Cashtown....

Charles  H. Meck, Sr.

Charles H. Meck, Sr.

Jun 3, 2020

Charles H. "Chuck" Meck, Sr. age 62, of Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Thursday, December 5, 1957 in Carlisle, the son of the late Charles and Edith R. (Eckenrode) Meck. Charles graduated from Shippensburg Area High School in 1976. He was formerly employed at Farmington Manor in the maintenance division for...

Earl C. Rhea

Earl C. Rhea

Jun 1, 2020

Earl C. Rhea, age 57, of Orrtanna, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at his home. He was born Thursday, March 7, 1963 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Earl C. Hess and Virginia K. (Fravel) Hinchman. Earl attended Littlestown High School. He was employed by J. A Myers Homes in Hanover. He had also worked at IESI...

Ralph L. John, Sr.

Ralph L. John, Sr.

May 30, 2020

Ralph L. John, Sr., age 77, of Chambersburg, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at home with his family. He was born Saturday, August 8, 1942 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Charles P. and Margaret V. (Rowe) John. Ralph was formerly employed by Hoffman Mills. He also had worked as a carpenter for Ray Bailey Construction in...

Michael  J. Fitch, Sr.

Michael J. Fitch, Sr.

May 30, 2020

Michael Joseph Fitch, Sr., age 65, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at South Mountain Restoration Center. He was born May 29, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late John Charles, Sr., and Mary (Rice) Fitch. Michael was survived by his son, Michael Joseph Fitch, Jr. of Poconos; daughter, Samantha Fitch and her fiancé, Erik of Philadelphia;...

Helen "Indie" Indiana Mahone Clark Shepp

Helen "Indie" Indiana Mahone Clark Shepp

May 30, 2020

Helen Indiana “Indie” Mahone Clark Shepp, age 86, of Bendersville, formerly of Montgomery County, MD, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at York Hospital. She was born January 14, 1934 in Heathsville, VA, the daughter of the late Willard David Clark and Helen Estelle (Headley) Clark and the youngest of seven children. Indie attended Strayer Business College and...

Theodore L. Staley

Theodore L. Staley

May 27, 2020

Theodore L. Staley, age 80 of Greencastle, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born November 15, 1939. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg.

Matilda  V. Armstrong

Matilda V. Armstrong

May 26, 2020

Matilda “Scoop” Viola Armstrong, age 70 of Gettysburg, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. She was born March 31, 1950 in Brownsville, PA, the daughter of the late Donald and Matilda (Tasker) Hinton. Matilda is survived by her loving husband, Oswald “Ozzie” L. Armstrong of Gettysburg; one son, Robert L. Barnett; four...

Jane S. Bucher

Jane S. Bucher

May 25, 2020

Jane S. Bucher, age 84 of Cashtown, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at Transitions Health Care in Gettysburg. She was born Thursday, May 14, 1936 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Merle and Elettta (Moritz) Stultz. Jane graduated from Gettysburg High School in1954. She was formerly employed by Fairfield and Gettysburg National Banks as a teller for...

Bradley L. Runshaw

Bradley L. Runshaw

May 23, 2020

Bradley L. Runshaw, age 58, of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born Tuesday, December 19, 1961 in Chambersburg, the son of Joyce M. (Shoop) Runshaw and companion Kenneth Mowen of Shippensburg and the late Samuel Runshaw. Brad was a graduate of Shippensburg Area Senior High School....

Harvey M. Baumgardner

Harvey M. Baumgardner

May 23, 2020

Harvey M. Baumgardner, age 81, of Massillon, OH, formerly of Bendersville, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 in Aultman Compassionate Care, Canton, OH. Born November 17, 1938 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Merle & Lois (Bender) Baumgardner and lived in the Canton/Massillon area most of his life. He was an avid opera fan, enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles...

Clark E. Renoll

Clark E. Renoll

May 23, 2020

Clark E. Renoll, age 77 of Aspers, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at York Hospital. He was born Wednesday, December 30, 1942 in York, the son of the late Pius and Bessie P.H. (Rupp) Renoll. Clark graduated from West York High School in 1961. He was formerly employed by Westinghouse/Shindler Elevator for over 40 years. He was a...

Corey G. Marks

Corey G. Marks

May 21, 2020

Corey G. Marks, age 45 of Gettysburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his home. He was born Sunday, April 13, 1975 in Gettysburg, the son of Thomas G. and Judy D. (Rinehart) Marks of Gettysburg. Corey attended Gettysburg High School. He was employed by the Pike Restaurant as a server for more than 20 years. Corey...

Donald  E.  Leister

Donald E. Leister

May 20, 2020

Donald E. Leister, age 83, passed away on May 20, 2020 at ManorCare Nursing and Rehab in Chambersburg, PA. On behalf of his family, it is with great sadness to announce his death. Donald was born July 8, 1936 in Juniata County, Kellerville, PA. He was the son of the late Edgar C. and Mary E. (Swartz) Leister. Donald...