Obituaries
George R. Hager, Jr.
Jan 31, 2018
George R. "Rick" Hager, Jr., age 67 of Newburg, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at his home in Newburg. He was born Wednesday, February 08, 1950 in San Diego, the child of the late George R. and Wanda (Seibert) Hager. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of...
Harold T. Riley
Jan 29, 2018
Harold “Tom” T. Riley, 82 of Gardners, entered into God’s eternal care on January 29, 2018 at his home. He was born Friday, February 1, 1935 in Gardners, the son of the late George E. Sr. and Katherine (Barbour) Riley. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Donna Chronister Riley. Tom was a veteran of the U.S....
Ethel L. Whetzel
Jan 28, 2018
Ethel L. "Lora" Whetzel, age 65 of Shippensburg, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born Tuesday, December 9, 1952 in Baltimore, MD, the child of the late John and Valeria (Robuskie) Heavener. She was a loving and devoted wife. She was a caring and loving mother to her children and grandchildren. She had a...
Robert L Bennett, Sr.
Jan 26, 2018
Robert Landis Bennett Sr., 86, of Biglerville, died Friday, January 26, 2018 at his home. He was born March 28, 1931, in Ligonier, the son of Allan and Elizabeth Bennett. He grew up in the Ligonier Valley and worked on various farms and the Valley Dairy during his youth. He graduated from Ligonier High School in 1949, and worked...
Ward R. Svoboda
Jan 26, 2018
Ward R. Svoboda, age 83, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday, January 26, 2018, at his home. He was born Friday, February 9, 1934 in Prague, NE, the son of the late Edward and Marie (Vlasak) Svoboda and stepmother Margaret (Wisnieski) Svoboda. Ward was a graduate of Schuyler High School, Schuyler, NE, and earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical...
Joseph Statum, Jr.
Jan 25, 2018
Joseph Statum, Jr., age 60, formerly of Chambersburg, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the Gardens of Gettysburg. He was born Friday, May 10, 1957 in Winter Haven, the child of the late Joseph Sr. and Pinkie L. (Boone) Statum. He is survived by his children, Joseph Sean Michael Statum (Maria) of Harrisburg and Cathrine Statum of...
Eileen J. Mauss
Jan 21, 2018
Eileen J. Mauss, age 82 of Biglerville, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at York Hospital. She was born Tuesday, July 9, 1935 in Straban Township Adams County, a daughter of the late Paul and Armatha R. (Pyles) Lightner. Eileen graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1953. She was formerly employed as a nurse at the Gettysburg Hospital. She...
Glenn E. Varner
Jan 18, 2018
Glenn E. Varner, age 77 of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He was born Sunday, April 6, 1940 in Shippensburg, a child of the late Paul and Beulah Varner. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Nancy (Crowe) Varner, daughter, Becky Yeager, step-children,...
Steven L. Asper
Jan 18, 2018
Steven L. Asper, age 61 of Mechanicsburg, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Friday, July 6, 1956 in Chambersburg, a child of Glenn S. Asper, of Huntingdon, and the late Dorothy Phyllis (Plasterer) Asper. He was a graduate of Shippensburg Area High School in 1974. He was a...
Marvel E. Plank
Jan 16, 2018
Marvel E. Plank, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Hanover Hospital. She was born December 24, 1932, a daughter of the late J. Benjamin and Lovina (Myers) Black. Marvel was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Biglerville American Legion Post #262. Her career spanned for over 20 years with Continental Ceramics and Pfaltzgraff....
Gary E. Mull
Jan 15, 2018
Gary E. Mull, age 74 of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at his home in Fayetteville. He was born Wednesday, September 29, 1943 in Chambersburg, the child of the late Robert and Mary Grace (McKenrick) Mull. He is survived by his sons, Bruce Mull of Carlisle, Keith A. Mull of Fayetteville, Troy D. Mull of Chambersburg, Jamie...
Melvin E. Gulden
Jan 13, 2018
Melvin E. Gulden, age 85 of Arendtsville, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at his home. He was born Thursday, December 1, 1932 in Gettysburg. He was raised by his grandparents, the late John and Mary Gulden. Mel attended Gettysburg High School. He was formerly employed by Inland Container for 38 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran...
Dustin Joseph Traynor
Jan 12, 2018
Dustin J. Traynor, age 26 of York, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at York Hospital. He was born on Monday, October 28, 1991 in Silver Spring, MD, the son of Kenneth W. Hoffacker and the late Patricia A (Traynor) Halwick. Dustin attended Biglerville High School. He loved customizing his BMX bike and freestyling on his bike. He...
Pauletta Turner
Jan 11, 2018
Pauletta Turner, age 72, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Michaux Manor in Fayetteville, PA. She was born Tuesday, October 2, 1945 in Elkins, AR, a child of the late Thurman and Fern (King) Teague. She will see her parents again in heaven along with her devoted husband, John Turner, and five of her siblings. In her lifetime,...
James D. "Dan" Bennett, Sr.
Jan 11, 2018
James D. “Dan” Bennett, Sr., age 67 of Gardners, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Gettysburg Center. He was born Friday, January 27, 1950 in Tazewell, VA, the son of the late Harold D. and Evelyn M. (Lester) Bennett. Dan attended Westminster High School. He owned and operated L and B Auto Sales and Repair in Gardners...
David A. Burkholder, Sr.
Jan 10, 2018
David A. Burkholder, Sr., age 78 of Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at his home in Shippensburg. He was born Saturday, December 23, 1939 in Franklin County, the child of the late Harold W. and Helen M. (Carbaugh) Burkholder. He was a long time truck driver retiring after 35 years. He was employed by Ridgeview Woodworking until...
John J. Rommuno, Jr.
Jan 10, 2018
John J. Rommuno, Jr., age 60 of South Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. He was born on Friday, November 29, 1957 in Philadelphia. Cremation services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg.
Timothy M. Finnegan
Jan 9, 2018
Timothy M. Finnegan, age 68 of South Mountain, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at South Mountain Restoration Center. He was born Thursday, January 20, 1949 in Philadelphia, the child of the late John and Mary (Dougherty) Finnegan. He is survived by his siblings, Kathy Harrigan and Brian Finnegan both of Phoenixville and John Finnegan of Cleveland Heights, OH....
Edward Lee Wood
Jan 6, 2018
Edward Lee Wood, age 84 of Salisbury, MD, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018. He was born on Thursday, August 24, 1933 in Mount Vernon, MO to the late Harry and Betty (Ball) Wood. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 51 Asper Drive, Shippensburg. For a full obit, please visit www.beldenlarkin.com.
Mereda A. Helm
Jan 6, 2018
Mereda A. Helm, age 89 of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at SpiriTrust Home in Gettysburg. She was born Friday, December 28, 1928 in Gardners, the daughter of the late Denzil W. and Maude (McKinney) Slusser. Mereda was formerly employed by C.H. Musselman Co. in Gardners for many years. She also provided home healthcare for individuals in...
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