Obituaries

William David Cacese

Jul 22, 2025

William David Cacese, age 63, of Shippensburg, loving husband of Pamela Switalski, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home. William was born Saturday, September 23, 1961, in Pittsburgh, he is the child of the late William and Paula (Stampo) Cacese.

He was employed as a Senior Master Tech at Ford for...

David L. Hawkins Jr.

Jul 15, 2025

David L. Hawkins Jr., 64, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his home. He was born Friday, May 26, 1961, in Carlisle. He is the son of the late David Lawrence and Patricia Ann (Waugh) Hawkins.

David was a cook in various restaurants for most of his working career. He had...

Dorothy I. Shaffer

Jul 14, 2025

Dorothy I. Shaffer, age 90 of Biglerville, passed away July 14, 2025 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born November 25, 1934 in Fairfield to the late George and Ethel (Warren) McGlaughlin.

Dorothy retired from Mussleman’s, attended Bethel Assembly of God Church in Littlestown, enjoyed fishing and camping at Indian River and crocheting,...

Donna Jean Riley

Jul 8, 2025

We find solace in knowing that Donna Jean Riley, affectionately called “Meemaw” by many loved ones, has entered the gates of Heaven and is now at peace. Donna was born on July 28, 1938, to the late Ralph L. and Eltina Fanus Chronister. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, Harold “Tom” Riley and a loving mother...

Anna Marie Baker

Jul 8, 2025

Anna Marie (Swope) Baker, age 93, of Gettysburg, PA, entered into Gods eternal care on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. Born Monday, December 14, 1931, in Bonneauville, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Ginter) Swope.

Anna was a 1949 graduate of Delone Catholic High School. Anna worked for...

Homer John Powell

Jul 5, 2025

Homer John Powell, age 64, of Chambersburg, loving husband of Ginger Powell, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

Homer was born Wednesday, June 21, 1961, in McConnellsburg, he is the child of John Kenneth Powell and Sylvia Rohm Powell.

Homer was an auto mechanic and parts salesman...

Cathy L. Strike

Jun 27, 2025

Cathy L. Strike, age 75 of Shippensburg, passed away June 27, 2025 at home. She was born November 26, 1949 in Marshalltown, IA to the late Jesse W. Strike, Jr. and Donileen A. (Green) Strike.

Cathy was of Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing, camping, camp fires and loved long walks in the woods. She also...

Shirley K. Anderson

Jun 27, 2025

Shirley Kough Anderson, age 90 of Newburg, passed away in the early morning of June 27, 2025. She was born May 18, 1935 in Carlisle to the late Jacob and Ruth (Beecher) Kough.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by 3 sisters (Addessa, Pearl, and Lyrian) and one brother (Karl). She...

Larry E. Weaver

Jun 25, 2025

Larry E. Weaver, 86, loving husband of Kathy Weaver, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at UPMC Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Carlisle.

Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg.

Friends may express online condolences at www.DuganFH.com.

Maria A. Baughman Hench

Jun 24, 2025

Maria A. Baughman Hench, age 64 of Shippensburg, passed away June 24, 2025 at home. She was born September 21, 1960 in Miami, FL. She was the daughter of Winfried Komes Sr. and Martha J. (Reynolds) Daye. She enjoyed diamond dot painting, watching the Bachelor and Bachelorette and soap operas. Her favorites were General Hospital and Days of Our...

Dean S. Reider

Jun 23, 2025

Dean S. Reider, age 89, of Biglerville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 23, 2025, while undergoing physical rehabilitation at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville. He was looking forward to returning home within a few days.

Dean was born on July 5, 1935 in Bittersville, PA, the youngest son of the late Milton B. and...

Linda Ann Heflin

Jun 23, 2025

Linda Ann Barbour Heflin, age 62 of Biglerville, passed away June 23, 2025 at Jefferson-Eistein Hospital. She was born May 22, 1963 in Gettysburg to Robert E. and Theresa A. (Kuykendall) Barbour.

Linda was a member of St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Gettysburg Eagle Riders, ABATE of Pennsylvania and the American Legion Post 262....

Richard Melvin Miller

Jun 23, 2025

Richard “Rich” Melvin Miller, age 93, of Gardners, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born October 4, 1931 in Highspire, PA, as the son of the late Alton Cletus Miller, Sr. and Romaine Minnie (Arnold) Miller.

Richard graduated in the Class of 1949 from York...

Felicita Ann Kelley

Jun 19, 2025

Felicita Ann Kelley, age 65, of Shippensburg, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 surrounded by her family at her home in Shippensburg. She was born December 2, 1959 in Hanover, PA, as the daughter of the late Clyde J. and Julia A. (Whitney) Clouser.

Felicita graduated in the Class of 1977 from Shippensburg High...

Doris M. Kerns

Jun 18, 2025

Doris M. Kerns, age 70 of Berkley Springs, WV passed away June 18, 2025 at home. She was born August 28, 1954 in Carlisle to George Bream Sr. and Fern (Heller) Baker. Doris was widowed by her husband, Donald R. Kerns, who passed away February 29, 2005. She worked for Rubbermaid and loved deer hunting and crossword puzzle books....

Tammy Louise Hepfer

Jun 11, 2025

Tammy Louise Hepfer, age 47, of Chambersburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at her home in Chambersburg. She was born October 3, 1977 in York, PA, as the daughter of Ralph Frederick Hepfer and Rosetta M. (Starliper) White.

Tammy attended Faust Jr. High School in Chambersburg. In her spare time, Tammy enjoyed playing...

Diane Kay Carlton

Jun 9, 2025

Diane Kay Carlton, age 77 of Shippensburg, passed away June 9, 2025 at WellSpan Health, Chambersburg Hospital. She was born March 4, 1948 in McKeesport, PA to the late Ernest O. and Flora M. (Mellinger) Wunderley.

Diane was an RN and school nurse for various hospitals and schools in Syracuse, NY, a member of the...

Robin Lynn Thomas

Jun 6, 2025

Robin Lynn Thomas, age 63 of St. Thomas, passed away June 6, 2025 Genesis Health, Gettysburg Center. She was born February 11, 1962 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Michael G., Sr. and Wanda Fay (Poffenberger) Thomas.

Robin was a cook for various restaurants and loved fishing and crabbing. She was a member of the...

Emily D. Simmers

Jun 4, 2025

Emily D. Simmers, age 78 of Fayetteville, passed away June 4, 2025 at Paramount Senior Living. She was born December 31, 1946 in Gettysburg to the late Louis and Margaret (Rexroad) Diehl.

Emily is survived by her daughter, Andrea McMaster and husband, Daniel of Gardners; son, Darryl Gotwalt and wife, Kathy of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren,...

William "Squeak" Bilger

Jun 4, 2025

William “Squeak” Maurice Bilger, age 75, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on May 12, 1950 in Philadelphia, as the son of the late William Frederick and Catherine Elizabeth (Goloff) Bilger.

William left high school early to join the U.S. Army...