Obituaries

Chester L. Geiman

Chester L. Geiman

Apr 28, 2019

Chester L. Geiman, age 90 of Biglerville, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at his home. He was born Friday, March 1, 1929 in Hanover, the son of the late Theodore U. and Bessie V. (Henneberger) Geiman. Chet graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1947. He was formerly employed by Westside Auto Sales in Gettysburg for several years. He...

John A. Burik

John A. Burik

Apr 22, 2019

John Allen Burik, age 62, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 22, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home in Shippensburg. He was born Saturday, October 13, 1956 in McKeesport, PA, the son of the late John Burik and Irene (Drosky) Burik. John graduated from McKeesport Area Senior High School in 1976. John then studied photography at the...

Joyce L. Bartholow

Joyce L. Bartholow

Apr 21, 2019

Joyce Lynn Bartholow, age 68 of Shippensburg, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 surrounded by her family at her home. She was born Thursday, January 11, 1951 in Bedford, the daughter of the late Ernest “Jack” and Doris P. (McCleaf) Stayer. Joyce graduated from Bedford High School. She most recently worked as a House Parent for Scotland School of...

Gerald E. Stewart

Gerald E. Stewart

Apr 20, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” E. Stewart, age 89 of Bethany Village Retirement Center, Welsey Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Bethany Village. He was born April 22, 1929 in Amberson, PA, the son of the late George and Kathleen (Craig) Stewart. He is survived by his loving wife, of 64 years, Lois (Judkins) Stewart and several...

Catherine A. Kosoloski

Catherine A. Kosoloski

Apr 17, 2019

Catherine “Kitty” A. Kosoloski, age 88, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at Providence Place Retirement Community of Chambersburg. She was born Monday, January 19, 1931 in Mount Carmel, PA daughter of the late Concezio and Mary (Deromadi) Cavacini. Catherine graduated from Mt. Carmel Catholic High School in 1949. She received...

Carol A. Burke

Carol A. Burke

Apr 16, 2019

Carol A. Burke, age 73, was found Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at her home in Biglerville. She was born Sunday, January 13, 1946, the daughter of the late Richard Vincent and Ruth (Brown) Burke. She worked in communications when she served in the U.S. Air Force. She was a member of VFW in Biglerville. She is survived by her...

Ledvia "Maritza" Rodriguez

Ledvia "Maritza" Rodriguez

Apr 16, 2019

Ledvia (Maritza) Rodriguez, age 57, of Chambersburg, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center. She was born Saturday, February 10, 1962 in Santa Barbara, Honduras the daughter of Francisco Rodriguez and Rosalina Fajardo. Ledvia worked as a machine operator for Knouse Foods in Chambersburg. She was a member of Rios de Agua Viva at Mt. Rock,...

A. Louise Biesecker

A. Louise Biesecker

Apr 15, 2019

Louise (Stouch) Biesecker, age 80, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Genesis Gettysburg Center, Gettysburg, where she resided for the last nine months. She was born Thursday, May 18, 1938 in Altoona, PA, the daughter of the late Olive Mae Stouch and William Stonebaker. Louise grew up at the Hoffman Home and graduated from Gettysburg High School....

Judith A. Henderson

Judith A. Henderson

Apr 15, 2019

Judith A. Henderson, age 73 of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at Manor Care Nursing and Rehab in Chambersburg. She was born Monday, June 18, 1945 in Dry Run, PA, the child of the late Homer J. and Violet J. (Rowles) Rosenberry. Judy was a member of Our Lady of the Visitation Church in Shippensburg and Auxiliary...

Dane Allen Wagle

Dane Allen Wagle

Apr 12, 2019

Dane Wagle of Fairfield, age 70, died at home on April 12, 2019, the victim of CJD – a fast-paced neurological disease with no known treatment or cure. Dane was an artistic and talented lover of life. He enjoyed his vocation refinishing furniture and restoring antiques along with caving, photography, painting, creating stained glass artwork, song-writing, and playing the...

Walter L. Wolabaugh

Walter L. Wolabaugh

Apr 10, 2019

Walter Louis Wolabaugh, age 56 of Greencastle, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. He was born Tuesday, June 19, 1962 in Butler, PA, the son of Walter M. Wolabaugh and Mary L. (Bowser) Valcis. Due to his illness, “Walt” wanted to share the following with his friends and family. “My farewell to everyone; if you are reading...

Pauline C. Pifer

Pauline C. Pifer

Apr 9, 2019

Pauline Catherine Pifer, age 97 of York Springs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at her home. She was born Wednesday, September 7, 1921 in Taneytown, MD, the daughter of the late Edgar and Ada (Bowers) Schildt. Pauline worked as a seamstress. She was a member of Marsh Creek Independent Church of the Brethren in Gettysburg. In...

James  H. Russell

James H. Russell

Apr 6, 2019

James H. Russell, age 94 of Shippensburg, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on June 3, 1924 in Bryant Pond, Maine, the son of the late Sidney and Leah Russell. James was survived by his companion of 51 years, Roger Jones of Shippensburg. There will be no services at this time. Professional...

Marion C. Niebieski

Marion C. Niebieski

Apr 6, 2019

Marion Catherine Niebieski, age 75 of Phoenix, NY, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Aristocare at Woodland Park Nursing Home in Orbisonia, PA. She was born Sunday, June 27, 1943 in Watertown, NY, the daughter of the late Clarence Thomas, Sr. and Emma (Merkley) Thomas. Marion was a homemaker for her family. In her spare time, Marion enjoyed...

Gisela M. Hernandez

Gisela M. Hernandez

Apr 5, 2019

Gisela M. Hernandez, age 39, of Chambersburg, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born Friday, June 26, 1979 in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador as the daughter of the late Eugenio Ramos and Angelica Heranadez. Gisela worked as laborer for Knouse Foods in Orrtanna. In her spare time, Gisela enjoyed going out and spending...

Carolyn H. Burkholder

Carolyn H. Burkholder

Apr 4, 2019

Carolyn H. Burkholder, age 68 of Harrisburg, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Harrisburg. She was born Friday, December 1, 1950 in Chambersburg, the daughter of Wilbur Hartman and Marie E. (Landis) Hartman. She is survived by her brother, John Hartman of Indiana, PA, her step-daughter, Lori (Hornbaker) Roche and her husband,...

Wayne E. Mosley

Wayne E. Mosley

Mar 26, 2019

Wayne Everett Mosley, age 64 of Shippensburg, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Friday, April 30, 1954 in Philipsburg, PA, the son of Everett Mosley and Edith Lydia (Hamm) Mosley. Before his retirement, Wayne worked in construction, manufacturing and landscaping throughout his career. In his spare time, Wayne enjoyed making up...

Rosetta K. Weyant

Rosetta K. Weyant

Mar 23, 2019

Rosetta "Rose" K. Weyant, age 57 of Gardners, where she lived with her sister, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Sunday, January 14, 1962 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Charles D. Sr. and Mary E. (Speelman) Kauffman. Rose graduated from Biglerville High School in 1982. She was formerly employed by Dal-Tile...

Dennis Lynn Martin

Dennis Lynn Martin

Mar 19, 2019

Dennis “Denny” Lynn Martin, 70, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at his residence in Shippensburg. He was born Thursday, July 22, 1948 in Waynesboro, PA, the son of Lois (Martin) Verdier. Denny was a transportation driver for 31years for Cumberland County. He was a member of Eagles in Carlisle for over 30 years. In his spare...

Shawn T. Trostle

Shawn T. Trostle

Mar 11, 2019

Shawn T. Trostle, age 46 of Carlisle, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at his home. He was born Saturday, April 8, 1972 in Carlisle, the son of Roger F. and Tamara L. (Tanger) Trostle of Westerville, OH. Shawn graduated from Mechanicsburg High School in 1990. He was employed by Meadowbrook Gourds in Carlisle since the opening of the...