Obituaries

Dec 18, 2017

Theodore G. Valcis, age 81 of Shippensburg, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Forest Park Nursing Home in Carlisle. He was born Thursday, April 16, 1936 in Harrisburg, the child of the late Theodore Valcis and Sophia (Szverra) Metzel. He served in the United States Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He retired from Letterkenny Army Depot...

Dec 16, 2017

Aurelio H. Moreno, age 69 of Arendtsville, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at his home. He was born Friday, November 12, 1948 in Mexico, the son of Maria Inez Herrera of Mexico and the late Lorenzo Moreno. Blackie, as he was known to his friends and family, was formerly employed by Peters Orchards in Biglerville for many years....

Dec 13, 2017

Tracy S. McGlaughlin, age 51 of Biglerville, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his home. He was born Saturday, January 22, 1966 in Gettysburg, the son of Eugene E. and Maysie E. (Shaffer) McGlaughlin of Biglerville. Tracy graduated from Biglerville High School in 1984. He was formerly employed by International Paper for close to 30 years. He loved...

Dec 11, 2017

Nevin L. Angel, age 64 of Aspers, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born Monday, February 16, 1953 in Spring Grove the son of the late Charles and Anna (Riley) Angel. Nevin graduated from Spring Grove High School. He owned and operated Angel's Flag Car services in Aspers. He was a member...

Dec 8, 2017

Marian M. "Toots" Guise, age 75 of Aspers, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at SpiriTrust Home in Gettysburg. She was born Friday, April 17, 1942 in Aspers, the daughter of the late Roy D. and Pearl A. (Bricker) Guise. Marian graduated from Biglerville High School in 1960. She retired from Rice Fruit Company. She was also formerly employed...

Dec 2, 2017

Kristy Ann Shafer, age 40 of Bonneauville, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at her home. She was born Wednesday, September 21, 1977 in Gettysburg, the daughter of Frederick N. and Anna M. (Plank) Shafer, Sr. of Bonneauville. Kristy loved spending time with each of her 16 nieces and nephews and 15 great-nieces and nephews, all of whom she...

Dec 1, 2017

Paul L. Hosfelt, age 86, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017, at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Saturday, July 11, 1931, in Hopewell Township, the son of the late Paul C. and Goldie Mae (Johnson) Hosfelt. Paul retired from Letterkenny Army Depot after 29 years. He had also worked for SKF for 18 years. He started farming...

Nov 29, 2017

Jerry G. Foreman, age 92 Alexandria, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Spring Hills of Mt. Vernon in Alexandria. He was born Saturday, December 27, 1924 in Leaksville, NC, the son of the late Henry C. and Rose E. (Coggin) Foreman. Jerry was formerly employed by Dept. of Defense in Washington D.C. He served in the Army Air...

Nov 29, 2017

Nellie M. Beamer, age 78 of Biglerville, died peacefully Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at The Meadows in Gettysburg. She was born Friday, October 27, 1939 in Orrtanna, the daughter of the late Harold P. and Lottie M. (Baker) Irvin. Nellie was formerly employed by C.H. Musselman in Biglerville and Garretson's Packing House in Bendersville. She worked hardest at being...

Nov 27, 2017

Wanda T. Foreman, age 93 of Alexandria, VA, died Monday, November 27, 2017, at Spring Hills of Mt. Vernon in Alexandria. She was born Monday, July 28, 1924, in Bendersville, the daughter of the late Ward D. and Margaret (Baumgardner) Taylor. Wanda is survived by her husband of 69 years, Jerry G. Foreman. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan...

Nov 25, 2017

Grace K. Hall, age 85, of Chambersburg, formerly of Biglerville, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Menno Haven in Chambersburg. She was born May 28, 1932 in Upper Salford, Montgomery County, PA, to the late Eugene K. and Martha L. (Landes) Kerr. Grace graduated from Lancaster Mennonite School in Lancaster, PA. She raised three sons with her first...

Nov 23, 2017

Tom, or TD as he is affectionately known, was born in Lykens, PA during the Great Depression in September 1930. Tom spent his early life exploring the mountains around his central Pennsylvania home. He later moved to Philadelphia, PA, where his father found employment. In March 1943, Tom joined the Boy Scouts, Philadelphia Council, Troop 243. He achieved Life...

Nov 22, 2017

Barbara "Barbie" L. Carver Gayman, age 62 of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg with her granddaughter by her side. She was born Monday, January 17, 1955 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Mary E. Miller. Barbie attended Gettysburg High School. She was formerly employed by Chapel Point Nursing Home as...

Nov 20, 2017

Jimmie L. Grimsley, age 77 of Fairfield, formerly of Gettysburg, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at York Hospital. He was born Thursday, December 21, 1939, in Shine, NC the son of the late Johnnie T. and Fannie E. (Ellis) Grimsley. Jimmie was formerly employed by Gettysburg College for 15 years. He had also worked at Timmons Sewing Factory...

Nov 19, 2017

Beatrice K. Powell, age 73, of Chambersburg, formerly of Roxbury, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at her home. She was born Wednesday, June 14, 1944 in Roxbury, a daughter of the late Charles W. and Laura C. (Beidel) Powell. Beatrice graduated from Chambersburg High School in 1962. She was formerly employed by F&M Trust as a bookkeeper for...

Nov 15, 2017

Nov 15, 2017

Charles L. Sell, age 75 of Biglerville, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at his home. He was born on Saturday, October 31, 1942, the son of the late Dale and Betty (Wolf) Sell. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., Bendersville.

Nov 14, 2017

Helen A. Cline, 87, formerly of Gardners, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Cross Keys Village-The Brethren Home Community. She was born Saturday, January 4, 1930, in Latimore Twp., Adams Co., the daughter of the late George L. and Annie Mae (Guise) Brough. Helen graduated from Biglerville High School in 1948 and The Harrisburg Hospital School of...

Nov 13, 2017

Roberto Cirilo, age 61, of South Mountain, died Monday, November 13, 2017 at South Mountain Restoration Center, South Mountain. He was born Wednesday, June 27, 1956 in Manhattan, the child of the late Antonio Cirilo and Nilda (Ortiz) Alicea. He is survived by his sister, Jeanette Santiago, New York, and brothers Mosies Alicea and Anthony Santiago. Cremation services are...

Nov 9, 2017

Scott Heber Hamilton, age 36 of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017. He was born on Thursday, April 9, 1981, a son of Ronald P. and Linda L. (Hazlett) Hamilton of South Middleton Township. Scott is a 2000 graduate of Boiling Springs High School and a 2006 graduate of York Technical Institute with a certification in heating, air...