Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

John Stephen Fitzgerald, age 83 of Ft. Loudon, passed away January 13, 2025 at Menno Haven. He was born June 5, 1941 in Roanoke, VA to the late James Lester and Alice Lenora (Hart) Fitzgerald.

John was the vice president of special projects for Ingersoll-Rand Company. He was a member of Falling Spring Presbyterian Church....

Jan 11, 2025

Mary Lou Eckert, age 83, of Carlisle formerly of Biglerville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, surrounded by family at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle. She was born July 5, 1941 in Gettysburg, PA, as the daughter of the late Fred Finfrock, Sr. and E. Maybelle (Kroushour) Finfrock.

Mary Lou graduated...

Jan 10, 2025

Larry Aaron Werner, age 77, of Shippensburg, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born May 6, 1947 in Hanover, PA as the son of the late Raymond Aaron and Carrie Alice (Miller) Werner.

Larry graduated in the Class of 1965 from Spring Grove Area High School. He received a...

Jan 9, 2025

Kevin L. Jacoby, age 70 of Biglerville, passed away January 9, 2025 at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Harrisburg. He was born November 24, 1954 in Gettysburg and later adopted at the age of 4, by the late Donald J. and Bonnie Lee (Johnson) Jacoby.

Kevin retired from Motts as a machine operator after...

Jan 8, 2025

Virginia “Jean” Rose Surplus, age 101, of Biglerville, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her home in Biglerville. She was born December 27, 1923, in Milmont Park, PA, as the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Concetta (Santo) Cafra.

She worked in textiles in her early years, worked as a welder for...

Jan 8, 2025

William Koller Peters, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home in Biglerville where he lived with his wife, Shelbia (Quesinberry) for over 60 years.

William was born on April 21, 1932 to John Byron Peters and Mary Eugenia Koller Peters. After he graduated high school he served in the...

Jan 5, 2025

Donna L. Dawber, age 66, of South Mountain, died Sunday, January 05, 2025 at South Mountain Restoration Center, South Mountain, PA.

Donna was born Tuesday, September 02, 1958 in Lancaster, PA. Donna was the daughter of the late David W. and Helen P. (Hartman) Shirey. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory,...

Jan 3, 2025

Dorothy M. Negley, age 87, of Newville, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at her home. She was born Monday, September 22, 1937 in Shippensburg, the daughter of the late Lester D. and Minnie C. (Bistline) Jacoby.

Dot graduated from Newville High School in 1955. She was formerly employed by Green Ridge Village for several...

Jan 2, 2025

Braden E. “Len” Leonard, age 58, of Arendtsville, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at The Gardens of Gettysburg in Gettysburg. He was born April 19, 1966 in Gettysburg.

Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main St., Bendersville. Final arrangements are pending at this time. Friends may express online...

Dec 31, 2024

Dorothy Mae Bosak, age 94 of Bendersville, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Gettysburg. She was born Monday, March 17, 1930 in Bendersville to the late Merle Edward and Mildred Myrtle (Warner) Black. She was the widow of Joseph L. Bosak, who passed away in 2016.

Dorothy graduated from Biglerville High School...

Dec 29, 2024

Carl C. Beam, age 89 of Gardners, passed away December 29, 2024 at Harrisburg Hospital. He was born August 10, 1935 in Carlisle to the late Carl R. and Carolyn (Frost) Beam.

Carl was baptized at Goodyear Lutheran Church and was a member of the FOE Lodge 1299 in Carlisle. He enjoyed traveling, gambling, going...

Dec 26, 2024

Carolyn L. Himes, age 87 of Biglerville, passed away December 26, 2024 at WellSpan York Hospital. She was born June 16, 1937 in Gettysburg to the late Lester J. and Susan A. (Hinkle) Roth.

Carolyn was a 1955 graduate of Biglerville High School and retired from Schindler Elevator after many years of service. She attended...

Dec 17, 2024

Richard A. Notz, Jr., age 65, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at his residence in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He was born Friday, September 25, 1959 in East Stroudsburg, PA.

Richard is survived by his wife, Judy (Barringer) Notz; daughters, Megan Notz (Chris) and Rebecca Notz and four loving grandchildren.

Professional...

Dec 17, 2024

Ruth E. Bretzman, age 92 of Aspers, passed away peacefully into God’s eternal care, December 17, 2024 at Paramount Nursing and Rehab. She was born October 13, 1932 in Menallen Township, Adams County to the late Charles W. and Hazel (Dietrick) Bretzman. Ruth was a supply technician for the Mechanicsburg Naval Depot for 36 years and worked for the...

Dec 15, 2024

John Paul “JP” “Tyke” Sheaffer, age 51 of Orrtanna, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2024. He was born April 17, 1973 in Gettysburg, PA, to John E. and the late Janet M. (Cottrell) Sheaffer. John was a machine operator for UTZ Quality Foods in Hanover.

He was a member of the Sons of the...

Dec 14, 2024

Linda K. (Showers) Cramer of Carlisle, PA passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024 at Cumberland Crossings Nursing Home in Carlisle.

Linda was born on May 29, 1947 in Gardners, PA. She is the daughter of the late Oriola and Grayson Showers. Linda graduated from Biglerville High School and later attended the Carlisle School of...

Dec 14, 2024

CCharlotte Kay (Ary) Warner, age 81, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Green Ridge Village in Newville. She was born January 3, 1943, in Canton, Ohio, as the daughter of the late Bearford E. and Bessie (Stevenson) Ary.

After graduating from college, Charlotte taught art at a Native American School in South Dakota....

Dec 13, 2024

Herbert A. Snyder, Jr., age 66, of Aspers, PA, passed peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 28, 1958, in Hanover, PA, he was the beloved son of Herbert Sr. and Romaine (Zinn) Snyder. Herbert is preceded in death by his parents.

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Dec 13, 2024

John Robert Starry, age 73, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at his home in Mechanicsburg. He was born July 10, 1951 in Mechanicsburg, PA as the son of the late Robert Zeigler and Esther R. (Ritter) Taylor.

John graduated from Cumberland Valley High School. He worked as a delivery driver Whirlpool...

Dec 10, 2024

With her loving family surrounding her, Joan Louise Wright passed peacefully on December 10, 2024 at the age of 89. Born on March 28, 1935 in Huntington Township, Adams County, PA, she spent more than 80 of her 89 years living on Park Street in Bendersville, PA before moving to Muskogee, OK in 2015. Joan was preceded in death...