Obituaries

Dec 9, 2024

Elwood W. Carbaugh, age 90 of Shippensburg, passed away December 9, 2024 at Shippensburg Health and Rehabilitation. He was born November 10, 1934 in Chambersburg to the late Scott and Annie (Fortney) Carbaugh. He was a self-employed carpenter and member of Bethel Assembly of God in Chambersburg.

Elwood is survived by his wife of 39...

Dec 8, 2024

Elizabeth Anne Reinecker, age 75 of Gettysburg, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away December 8, 2024 at Holy Spirit Hospital. She was born March 4, 1949 in Harrisburg to the late Milford and Amanda (Mittmesser) McKee. Liz was the widow of Gregory Reinecker. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Megan Reinecker and her sister Karen McKee Weis....

Dec 7, 2024

Elizabeth Ann “Lill” Daly, age 84 of Biglerville, PA, formerly of Westbury Long Island, NY, passed away December 7, 2024 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 23, 1940 in Cork, Ireland to the late William and Johanna (Herlihy) Moylan.

Elizabeth was a secretary for AMF and also East Meadow School...

Dec 6, 2024

Charlotte L. Leer, age 90, of York Springs, passed away December 6, 2024 at Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle. She was the wife of the late Harold R. Leer, who passed away August 23, 2017.

A native of Huntington Township, Adams County, she was born July 13, 1934 and lived on the same...

Dec 3, 2024

Hilda R. Setters, age 81 of Aspers, passed away December 3, 2024 at home. She was born April 13, 1943 in Williamson, WV to the late George R. and Hilda M. (Canterbury) Layne. Hilda was the widow of John Setters. She was an avid bird watcher, especially hummingbirds and enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family.

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Dec 2, 2024

Herman “Herm” William Dixon, Jr., age 97, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Paramount Nursing and Rehab in Fayetteville. He was born August 3, 1927 in Gardners, PA, as the son of the late Herman William Dixon, Sr. and Rosie R. (Starner) Dixon.

Herman graduated from Biglerville High School and...

Nov 30, 2024

Sarah L. Bucher, age 95 of Bendersville, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Paramount Nursing and Rehab in Fayetteville. She was born Thursday, September 5, 1929 on her family farm in Mt. Joy Twp., Adams Co., the daughter of the late Norman B. and Clara L. (Appler) Conover.

Sarah was the 6th of...

Nov 29, 2024

Adrian L. Slaybaugh, 84, of Aspers, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the York Hospital. He was born February 16, 1940, in Gettysburg, the son of the late J. Hoke and Pauline (Haines) Slaybaugh.

Adrian attended Biglerville High School. He worked as a mechanic at several area garages in...

Nov 27, 2024

Leland E. King, 94, of Idaville, passed away on November 27, 2024, at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He was born July 22, 1930, in Latimore Township, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Roy William King and Pauline Catherine (Prosser) King.

He graduated from York Springs High School in May 1948....

Nov 24, 2024

Sylvia L. Altice, age 90 of Gardners, passed away November 24, 2024 at home. She was born June 27, 1934 in Hilltop, WV to the late Andrew and Gertrude (Peyatte) Pritt. Sylvia was the widow of John R. Altice. She enjoyed woodworking with her husband and taking care of the children and grandchildren.

She is...

Nov 24, 2024

Paul “PJ” Ernest Jay, age 93, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024, surrounded by his family at Paramount Nursing and Rehab in Fayetteville. Paul was born July 6, 1931 in Bedford County, PA, as the son of the late Otis Ernest and Mary Viola (Dibert) Jay.

Paul graduated from Everett High...

Nov 23, 2024

Richard E. McBeth, age 78, of Shippensburg, died Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his home. He was born Friday, March 22, 1946 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Richard McBeth and Helen (Sterrett) Pugh.

Richard graduated from Shippensburg High School. He was employed by Shippensburg University for 20 years. Richard is survived by one...

Nov 22, 2024

Linda S. King, age three months and eleven days, died Friday morning, November 22, 2024 at her home in Newburg. She was born on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Newburg, the daughter of John E. and Emma Fay (Stoltzfus) King.

In addition to her parents, Linda is survived by her sisters, Ada Louise, Susan Marie,...

Nov 20, 2024

Carolyn Dixon Watson, age 64 of Gettysburg, died suddenly at York Hospital on November 20, 2024. She was born April 12, 1960 in Fort Valley, GA to J.T. Dixon and the late Vera Lee (Turner) Dixon. Carolyn was a graduate of Biglerville High School and was the owner of Caroline Dolls and Collectibles. She loved her poodles, the late...

Nov 19, 2024

Shirley Ann Zorn, (better known as Cookie) Age 73 of Shippensburg, PA., formerly of Baltimore MD, passed away November 19, 2024 at home. She was born October 21, 1951 in Baltimore, MD. She was of Lutheran Faith and attended church in Baltimore until moving to Pennsylvania.

Shirley is survived by her beloved husband and family....

Nov 18, 2024

Mary Irena Hare, age 80 of Walnut Bottom, passed away November 18, 2024 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born June 1, 1944 in Walnut Bottom to the late Samuel I. and Nora (Davidson) Martin.

Mary was a member of Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church, Shippensburg American Legion Post 223 and the Cumberland...

Nov 17, 2024

Dane Davis Riffe, age 90, passed away on Sunday November 17, 2024 at his home in Shippensburg, PA. He was born on February 1, 1934 in Stotesbury, West Virginia, son of Hayward and Beulah (Jennings) Riffe.

Dane worked as a mail sorter for the US Post Office for 30 years and for Lab Corps as...

Nov 16, 2024

On November 16, 2024 John “Jack” Leeti passed peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 98. Jack was born on May 14, 1926 in Kokomo, Indiana to Raymond and Marie (Beam) Leeti. As a child growing up during the Great Depression, Jack understood the value of a strong work ethic. Throughout school he worked as a paperboy, store...

Nov 16, 2024

Clara Hash, age 96 of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, formerly of Idaville, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her son's home. She was born Tuesday, July 17, 1928, in Gardners, the daughter of the late William and Lucetta (Howe) Wolford.

Clara was formerly employed by Knouse Foods, Peach Glen for many years. She was a member...

Nov 16, 2024

Deborah R. (Debbie) Kellison, age 61 of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her daughter's home in Biglerville. She was born Wednesday, September 11, 1963 in Gettysburg the daughter of the late Blair and Inez (Larmer) Dubbs.

Debbie was formerly employed by Jacoby Transportation for many years. She was a member of “No...