Obituaries

Martha  M. Sillik

Martha M. Sillik

Mar 10, 2019

Martha M. Sillik, age 78 of Aspers, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Saturday, March 8, 1941 in Snyder, Co, the daughter of the late Max and Eleanor T. (Long) Shreve. Martha was a homemaker most of her life. She attended Mt. Olivet U.B. Church in Guernsey. In her younger years, she enjoyed...

Beverley A. Grim

Beverley A. Grim

Mar 9, 2019

Beverley A. Grim, age 77 of Gardners, died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 260 at her home. She was born Tuesday, March 3, 1942 in York the daughter of the late Luther and Ellie May (Maple) Bell. She is survived by two daughters, Denise Grim and Fritzel Lybrand both of Gardners, two sons, Daniel A. Grim of Gardners and...

David E. Livingston, I

David E. Livingston, I

Mar 8, 2019

David E. Livingston, I, age 65 of Thomasville, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019, at Carolyn Craxton Slane Hospice in Harrisburg. He was born Monday, December 21, 1953 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Isaac and Caroline (Hanson) Livingston. David graduated from Hiram G Andrews Center in Johnstown with an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene. He was a...

G.E. Robert Smith

G.E. Robert Smith

Mar 5, 2019

G.E. Robert "Bob" Smith, age 100 of Arendtsville, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family Tuesday, March 5, 2019. He was born Tuesday, June 11, 1918. He is survived by six children, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., Bendersville. A Celebration of Bob's Life will...

Roy D. Watson

Roy D. Watson

Mar 1, 2019

Roy D. Watson, age 77 of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Monday, March 3, 1941 in Hagerstown, MD, the son of the late George W. and Alice J. (Cline) Watson. Roy recently retired from New Visions where he drove a transport van. He attended Open Door Church in Chambersburg. He was...

Joyce J. Wilkinson

Joyce J. Wilkinson

Feb 26, 2019

Joyce J. Wilkinson, age 76 of Aspers, passed away Tuesday morning, February 26, 2019 at her family’s home. She was born August 19, 1942 in Hagerstown, MD, the daughter of the late Woodrow Betts and Rachel (Smith) Betts. Joyce worked at Musselman Co., Distelfink and as a homemaker. She lived a simple life. She enjoyed feeding and watching her...

Jackie Varner

Jackie Varner

Feb 23, 2019

Jackie Varner, age 87 of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Shippensburg Healthcare Center. He was born January 31, 1932 in Shippensburg, the son of the late Elizabeth M. (Gutshall) and Paul N. Varner, Sr. Jackie worked for De Rose Industries in Chambersburg. In his spare time, Jackie enjoyed hunting and was known to love animals....

Phyllis L. Hershey

Phyllis L. Hershey

Feb 21, 2019

Phyllis L. Hershey, age 76 of Bendersville, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Transitions Health Care. She was born Sunday, May 10, 1942 in Gardners, the daughter of the late Robert and Marvel (McCauslin) Snyder. She graduated from York Springs High School in 1960. Phyllis was formerly employed by Knouse Foods for several years. She had also worked...

Robert L. Shoemaker, Sr.

Robert L. Shoemaker, Sr.

Feb 17, 2019

Robert L. "Bob" Shoemaker, Sr., age 60 of Shippensburg, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Wednesday, April 9, 1958 in Amberson, the son of Cree N. (McMullen) Shoemaker of Amberson and the late Harold S. Shoemaker. Bob attended Fannett-Metal High School. He was employed by the Borough of Shippensburg for 14 years. He...

Patricia Ann Barnes

Patricia Ann Barnes

Feb 13, 2019

Patricia Ann Barnes, age 76 of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. She was born Saturday, November 14, 1942 in Frederick, MD, the daughter of the late Harry Wilson and Rosalie (Biddinger) and Harry Wilson Smith, Sr. Before her retirement, she worked for ten years as a cashier for McDonalds in Frederick. She...

H. Eugene Burkholder

H. Eugene Burkholder

Feb 12, 2019

H. Eugene “Burky” Burkholder, age 82 of Shippensburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Harrisburg. He was born Thursday, September 3, 1936 in Shippensburg, the son of the late Harold W. and Helen M. (Carbaugh) Burkholder. He retired from the trucking industry and worked as a custodian for the Dauphin County School...

Nicholas Joseph Saranzak

Nicholas Joseph Saranzak

Feb 9, 2019

Nicholas “Nick” Joseph Saranzak, age 57 of Chambersburg, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 9, 2019 due to a complicated medical history. He was born Friday, February 9, 1962 in Bristol, PA as the son of the Nicholas Saranzak and Josephine “JoAnn” Anita (Manzo) Page. Nicholas graduated as a Chef from a vocational tech school near Bristol. He was...

Charles F. Wiser

Charles F. Wiser

Feb 6, 2019

Charles F. Wiser, 87, of Newville passed away Tuesday February 6, 2019 in Green Ridge Village Newville. He was born May 30, 1931 in Blairs Mill, PA the son of Bruce Samuel and Evelyn Madeline Hockenberry Wiser. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Velma (Took) and his son Charles. He is survived by four...

Peggy Ann Parr

Peggy Ann Parr

Feb 5, 2019

Peggy Ann Parr, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, surrounded by her family at her home in Shippensburg. She was born Sunday, July 30, 1933 in Shippensburg, the daughter of the late George W., Sr. and Florence L. (Trail) Hippensteel. Peggy graduated from the class of 1951 at Shippensburg Area High School. She retired from...

Rosemary Frances Schroen

Rosemary Frances Schroen

Jan 31, 2019

Rosemary Frances Schroen, age 91, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 surrounded by her family at her home in Aspers. She was born Tuesday, November 1, 1927 in Baltimore City, Maryland as the daughter of the late Frank J. Gross and Hilda Mary (Martin). She was a devoted member and was employed by St. Clement's Church in Lansdowne, MD...

Larry  J.  Bobb

Larry J. Bobb

Jan 28, 2019

Larry J. Bobb, age 74 Aspers, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 in Lubbock, TX. He was born Monday, January 22, 1945 in Carlisle, PA, the son of the late John Bobb and Mary Maxine (Corman) Bobb. Larry played quarterback at Bermudian High School where he graduated from. He then served in the Army Reserves from 1965-1971 during...

Evelyn Louise Rogers

Evelyn Louise Rogers

Jan 25, 2019

Evelyn Louise (Knapp) Rogers, age 97, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019, at her home in Fairfield. She was born March 27, 1921 in Auburn, AL, the daughter of the late Levi A. and Annie Mae (Patterson) Knapp. Evelyn was a loving mother who brought great joy and laughter to her children. She served the military community for over...

Charles L. Swope

Charles L. Swope

Jan 24, 2019

Charles L. Swope, age 94, formerly of Biglerville, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Transitions Health Care. He was born Friday, November 28, 1924 in Aspers, the son of the late Ivan G. and Iva P. (Melhorn) Swope. Charlie was formerly employed by Inland Container for 49 years. He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ...

Philip D. Mcclain

Philip D. Mcclain

Jan 24, 2019

Philip “Skip” D. McClain, age 75 of Fort Loudon, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 in Chambersburg. He was born November 9, 1943 in Allenport, PA, the son of the late Philip Louis McClain and Erma Isabelle (Snyder) McClain. Philip graduated from Captain Jack Mt. Union High School in 1961. “Skip” served as an engineer for 3 years...

Edelmira L. Garcia

Edelmira L. Garcia

Jan 24, 2019

Edelmira "Myra" L. Garcia, age 80 of Aspers, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born Wednesday, April 27, 1938 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Juan and Juana R. (Martinez) Luciano. Edelmira retired from Duffy Motts after eight years of service. She then resumed working,...