Obituaries

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...

Ruth  I. Frazier

Ruth I. Frazier

May 19, 2020

Ruth I. Frazier, age 95, formerly of Aspers, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2020 at SpiriTrust Home in York. She was born Sunday, May 17, 1925 in Hyndman, Bedford County, the daughter of the late John B. and Ada (Claycomb) Frazier. Ruth, along with her brothers, owned and operated the family farm for many years. She was a member...

Joseph  D. Miller

Joseph D. Miller

May 18, 2020

Joseph “Joe” Daniel Miller, age 59, of Biglerville passed away at his home on May 18, 2020. Born May 25, 1960 in Manassas, VA, he was the son of late Lawrence D. Miller and Ruth Miller. He raised three children with his former wife, Dorris of 37 years and had four grandchildren. He is survived by son, Kyle Miller...

Ethel  M. Keefer

Ethel M. Keefer

May 16, 2020

Ethel M. Keefer, age 83, of Biglerville, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Gardens of Gettysburg. She was born Sunday, September 6, 1936 in York, the daughter of the late Taylor M. and Mary C. (Hoffman) Myers. Ethel graduated from Northern High School in 1955. She was formerly employed by Rice Fruit Compay for 13 years. She had...

Toni L. Porter

Toni L. Porter

May 13, 2020

Toni L. (Tanger) Porter, born July 14, 1952, age 67, died unexpectedly but peacefully at York hospital on May 13, 2020. Toni graduated from Bermudian Springs High School in 1970. She attended Central Penn Business School to become a medical assistant. She worked at Harrisburg Hospital, the former Ralph Jackson’s vet practice and at Green Acres Nursing home for...

Judith R. Everts

Judith R. Everts

May 11, 2020

Judith “Judy” R. Everts, age 88 of Shippensburg, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Shippensburg Health Care Center. She was born August 10, 1931 in Mechanicsburg, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Dorothy C. (Snoderly) Miller. Judy was a homemaker. For 13 years, Judy worked for Tracey Fashions, Chambersburg as a sewing machine operator....

Veda M. Nash

Veda M. Nash

May 10, 2020

Veda Marie Nash, age 75, of Waynesboro, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born January 12, 1945, the daughter of Margery Augusta (Reed) Lehman. Veda is survived by one daughter, Emily Perry of Shippensburg; two sons, Jason Nash and Roger Adams, both of Waynesboro; four grandchildren and two sisters, Cynthia Johns of Delray Beach,...

Linda J. Keene

Linda J. Keene

May 9, 2020

Linda J. Keene, age 70 of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Friday, June 3, 1949 in Mansfield, OH, the daughter of the late Betty Floretta Hagner. Linda graduated from Lexington High School in Lexington, OH. She was formerly employed by Knouse Foods, Inc. in Biglerville for 15 years. She enjoyed her...