Obituaries

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...

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...