Obituaries

Dean K. Hess

Dean K. Hess

Jan 8, 2020

Dean K. Hess, age 59, of Biglerville, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at York Hospital. He was born Monday, September 12, 1960 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Kenneth E. and Norma A. (Coleman) Hess. Dean graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1978. He, along with Gary Diveley, owned County Comfort Orchards for 20 years and Country...

Diane M. Lybrand

Diane M. Lybrand

Jan 5, 2020

Diane M. Lybrand, age 72, of Mount Holly Springs, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Fox Subacute in Mechanicsburg. She was born Friday, August 29, 1947 in Carlisle, the daughter of the late William and Chloe (Bowermaster) Goodyear. Diane graduated from Carlisle High School in 1965. She owned and operated First Stop Video in Mt. Holly Springs until...

Katherine D. Harglerode

Katherine D. Harglerode

Jan 3, 2020

Katherine “Kap” D. Harglerode, age 86, of Shippensburg, died Friday, January 3, 2020 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born October 17, 1933 in Shippensburg, the daughter of the late Aaron H. and Bessie M. (Hoch) Mentzer. Katherine retired from Cressler’s Market after working as a baker there for over 27 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing Bingo,...

Valerie C. Hymon

Valerie C. Hymon

Jan 2, 2020

Valerie C. Hymon, age 67, of Chambersburg, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was born February 28, 1952 in Washington DC, the daughter of the late Samuel and Pearl Hymon. She is survived by her son, Vincent J. Hymon, Jr.; two sisters, Geraldine Means and Tiny Curbeam; three brothers, Charles M., Robert L. and Frances E. Hymon; six...

Charles  T. Kashauer

Charles T. Kashauer

Jan 1, 2020

Charles “Tom” T. Kashauer, age 67, of Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Monday, June 9, 1952 in Kearny, NJ, the son of the late Charles and Mary (Smith) Kashauer. He worked as a postal clerk by US Postal service. He enjoyed watching mass services on television. He is survived by his...

Miriam L. Byers Weaver

Miriam L. Byers Weaver

Dec 31, 2019

Miriam L. (Funston) Byers Weaver, age 94, of Walnut Bottom, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 31, 2019 surrounded by her family at Green Ridge Village in Newville. She was born May 31, 1925 in Orrstown, PA the daughter of the late Philbert G., Sr. and Lena B. (Staver) Funston. She and her first husband, Albert J. Byers were married...

Robert S. Shafer, Sr.

Robert S. Shafer, Sr.

Dec 24, 2019

Robert S. Shafer, Sr., age 80 of Gardners, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Carlisle. He was born Sunday, December 25, 1938 in Gardners, the son of the late Sterling P. and Freda (Meals) Shafer. Robert graduated from Biglerville High School in 1957. He was formerly employed by Storm's Auto Parts in Biglerville...

Joel  M. Mosemann

Joel M. Mosemann

Dec 22, 2019

Joel M. Mosemann, age 73, of Newville, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at his home. He was born April 20, 1946 in Lancaster, PA, the son of the late Earl and Hazel E. (Rhodes) Mosemann. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2:00...

James B. Stumbaugh

James B. Stumbaugh

Dec 19, 2019

James B. Stumbaugh, age 64 of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Monday, November 14, 1955 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Seibert and Phyllis (Ensminger) Stumbaugh. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Vonny J. Zumbrum

Vonny J. Zumbrum

Dec 18, 2019

Vonny J. Zumbrum, age 80, of Biglerville, formerly of Dillsburg, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at her home. She was born Thursday, February 9, 1939 in Boiling Springs the daughter of the late Jacob and Ellen (Lebo) Zell. Vonny was a member of Harvest Time Temple in Hanover. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy L. and husband...

Barbara L. Trimmer

Barbara L. Trimmer

Dec 15, 2019

Barbara L. Trimmer, age 79, of Biglerville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at her home. She was born Friday, November 8, 1940 in Menallen Twp., Adams Co., the daughter of the late Blake and Myrtle (Warren) Taylor. Barbara graduated from Biglerville High School in 1958. She was formerly employed by Upper Adams School District, where she worked in...

Janet K. Trimmer

Janet K. Trimmer

Dec 9, 2019

Janet K. Trimmer, age 85 of Biglerville, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at UPMC Carlisle. She was born Saturday, July 21, 1934 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Albert and Nora (Warren) Kuhn. Janet graduated from Biglerville High School in 1952. She was formerly employed by PA Department of Revenue for nine years. She was a member...

Dorothy B. Heller

Dorothy B. Heller

Dec 8, 2019

Dorothy B. Heller, age 92, of Biglerville, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Sunday, May 22, 1927 in Menallen Township Adams County, the daughter of the late Adam Waybright and Catherine D. (Kuhn) Black, Sr. Dorothy graduated from Arendtsville Vocational High School in 1945. She was formerly employed at the Mechanicsburg Naval Depot...

Lavada M. Yocum

Lavada M. Yocum

Dec 8, 2019

Lavada May Yocum, “Sis”, age 74, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Orrstown Personal Care Home in Orrstown. She was born March 2, 1945 in East Waterford, PA, the daughter of the late Clyde and Magdaline (Woodward) Hockenberry. Lavada graduated in 1964 from Blain Area High School. She worked for over 20 years at J.S....

Bernard N. Hardy

Bernard N. Hardy

Dec 7, 2019

Bernard “Bernie” Nelson Hardy, age 74, a devoted husband and proud father of Shippensburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 7, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 15, 1945 in Martinsburg, WV, the son of the late Guy B. and Nora L. (Nelson) Hardy. Bernie retired from AIG in 2008 with...

Martha A. Metz-Heater

Martha A. Metz-Heater

Dec 5, 2019

Martha A. Metz-Heater, age 66, of Chambersburg, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019. She was born Thursday, October 1, 1953, in Elizabeth, NJ, the daughter of the late Martha A. (Ingraham) Metz. Marty was previously employed by Cornerstone Relocation in New Jersey. She was also employed at Luther Ridge as an administrative assistant. She was the founder of Kindly...

Kenneth I.  Mayberry

Kenneth I. Mayberry

Dec 5, 2019

Kenneth I. Mayberry, age 84, of Aspers, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at his home. He was born Thursday, May 2, 1935 in Swenksville, PA, the son of the late Harold and Frances (Miller) Mayberry. He was a 1953 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. He was also a graduate of Anne Arundel Community College majoring in Business...

Franklin L. Becraft

Franklin L. Becraft

Dec 3, 2019

Franklin Lloyd Becraft, age 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 3, 2019 surrounded by his family at his residence in Shippensburg. He was born June 24, 1933 in Olney, MD, the son of the late Benjamin Henry Becraft and Catherine (Mills) Howell. Franklin attained a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education from the University of Maryland. He proudly served in...

Louise B. Worrell

Louise B. Worrell

Dec 3, 2019

Helen (Louise) Bowen Worrell, age 79, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Manor Care Nursing and Rehab in Carlisle. She was born Thursday, March 21, 1940 in Dover, NH, the daughter of the late Walter E. and Helen C. (Hatch) Bowen. Louise graduated from Manchester Central High School in 1958. She was formerly employed by the...

Vernon A.  Ayers

Vernon A. Ayers

Dec 3, 2019

Vernon A. Ayers, age 80, of Gettysburg, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home. He was born Tuesday, August 8, 1939 in Charleston, WV, the son of the late Clarence V. and Ellen (Carter) Ayers. Vernon was formerly employed by Cadbury Beverages, formerly Duffy Motts as a truck driver for many years. He had also driven for...