Obituaries

Robert  T. Gross

Robert T. Gross

Aug 25, 2017

Robert Todd Gross, age 62, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at his home. He was born on October 27, 1954 in Hanover, the son of the late Samuel and Theda (Gentzler) Gross. He was a graduate of Hanover Senior High School. He worked as a Financial Manager for Synchrony Financial. Bob was passionate about being...

James  A. Johnson

James A. Johnson

Aug 24, 2017

James A. Johnson, age 69 of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Chambersburg Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Friday, January 2, 1948 in Newville, the son of the late George L. and Marian (Weigle) Johnson. Jim attended Shippensburg High School. He attended Harrisburg Barber School in 1966. He then went to work at...

Harold R. Leer

Harold R. Leer

Aug 23, 2017

Harold R. "Uncle Harold" Leer, age 87 of York Springs, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Wednesday, July 23, 1930 in York Springs, the son of the late William and Mabel (Bream) Leer. Harold was employed by Wolf's Bus Lines from 1955 until January of 2016. He served as gas attendant, school bus...

James  L. Allen

James L. Allen

Aug 21, 2017

James L. Allen, age 83 of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at Forest Park Nursing Home. He was born Saturday, February 24, 1934 in Bowling Green, FL, the son of the late David P. and Agnes M. (Reynolds) Allen. James was formerly employed as a medical courier in Florida. He was a member of the Shippensburg Senior...

Martha  T. Mccrary

Martha T. Mccrary

Aug 20, 2017

Martha T. McCrary, age 63, of Chambersburg, died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born Friday, November 6, 1953 in Michigan. Martha volunteered for many organizations that worked with homeless individuals. She loved to read. Her favorite book was The Bible. Martha will be remembered for her kind loving spirit. Many in our community were blessed...

Gerald E. Blocher

Gerald E. Blocher

Aug 20, 2017

Gerald E. Blocher, age 86, formerly of Gardners, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at The Gettysburg Center. He was born Tuesday, June 9, 1931 in Gardners, the son of the late Clarence E. and Mae M. (Hoffman) Blocher. Gerald graduated from Biglerville High School in 1949. He was formerly employed by Messiah College on the maintenance staff for...

Reba M. Warrenfeltz

Reba M. Warrenfeltz

Aug 20, 2017

Reba M. Warrenfeltz, age 77 of Biglerville, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at her home. She was born Sunday, May 19, 1940 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Nora (Fogle) Starry. Reba attended Biglerville High School. She was formerly employed by the Lutheran Home in Gettysburg for 23 years. She had also worked at...

Hellen M. Starner

Hellen M. Starner

Aug 17, 2017

Hellen M. Starner, age 84 of Gardners, went to be with her Lord Thursday, August 17, 2017 at SpiriTrust Home in Gettysburg. She was born Sunday, November 13, 1932 in Gardners, the daughter of the late Paul M. and Nora M. (Kuntz) Meals. Hellen graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1951. She was formerly employed by Lincoln Intermediate...

Oscar L. Leech, Sr.

Oscar L. Leech, Sr.

Aug 16, 2017

Oscar L. Leech, Sr., age 82 of Bendersville, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at his home. He was born Tuesday, January 8, 1935 in Turbotville the son of the late Harold B. and Elizabeth (Hans) Leech. Oscar was self-employed as a millwright which he did until age 79. He was a former member of the Moose of Westminster....

Nancy E. Rider

Nancy E. Rider

Aug 13, 2017

Nancy E. Rider, age 67 of Biglerville, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at her home. She was born Thursday, July 13, 1950 in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary T. (Smith) Henschke. Nancy graduated from Delone Catholic High School in 1968. She was formerly employed by Apple Leaf Abstracting Settlement for several years. She...

Laura A. Crawford

Laura A. Crawford

Aug 11, 2017

Laura A. Crawford, age 58 of Gettysburg, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017 at Cross Keys Village, The Brethren Home Community. She was born Sunday, December 14, 1958 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Johnand Bernadette(Wills) Ridenour. Laura graduated from Catoctin High School in Thurmont, Maryland. Shewas formerly employed by St. Catherine's Nursing Home in Emmitsburg, Maryland. She...

Garnet L. Taylor

Garnet L. Taylor

Aug 10, 2017

Garnet L. Taylor, age 79 of Aspers, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born Tuesday, May 31, 1938 in Menallen Twp. Adams Co. the son of the late Blake L. and Myrtle (Warren) Taylor. Garnet graduated from Biglerville High School in 1957. He was formerly employed by Menallen Twp. on the road...

Garnet L. Taylor

Garnet L. Taylor

Aug 10, 2017

Garnet L. Taylor, age 79 of Aspers, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born Tuesday, May 31, 1938 in Menallen Twp. Adams Co. the son of the late Blake L. and Myrtle (Warren) Taylor. Garnet graduated from Biglerville High School in 1957. He was formerly employed by Menallen Twp. on the road...

Kurt "Denny"  D. Moore

Kurt "Denny" D. Moore

Aug 7, 2017

Kurt Dennis "Denny" Moore, age 64, of Newville, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at the V.A. Medical Center in Lebanon. He was born Saturday, January 31, 1953 in Carlisle, the son of the late Enochand Mary (Wiser) Moore. He was a graduate of Carlisle High School. He worked for the Big Spring School District in maintenance facilities....

Patricia  M. Martin

Patricia M. Martin

Aug 3, 2017

I, Patricia (Pat) McNeal (Alther) Martin, have been reunited with loved ones I've missed for so long, on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at my home with my husband by my side. Born Monday, April 26, 1948, my parents were Charles Richard "Dick" and Betty Mae (Byers) Alther. I was also the step-daughter of Kenneth Cooper, all of Chambersburg. I...

Virginia  G. Barber

Virginia G. Barber

Aug 2, 2017

Virginia G. Barber, age 76 of Shippensburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at her home. She was born on Friday, August 1, 1941. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg. Arrangements will be at the discretion of the family.

Jack  R. Rauber

Jack R. Rauber

Aug 2, 2017

Jack R. Rauber, age 63 of Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at his home. He was born Wednesday, August 26, 1953 in Wayland, NY, the son of the late Nicholas F., Sr. and June L. (Noragong) Rauber. Jack was formerly employed by SKF Industries in Shippensburg, York and retired from the Hanover facility after 42 years of...

Miriam A. Kime

Miriam A. Kime

Aug 2, 2017

Miriam A. Kime, age 87, formerly of Biglerville, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg. she was Born Friday, April 25, 1930 in York Springs, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Mary E. (Fickle) Kime. Miriam graduated from York Springs High School in 1948. She was employed by C.H. Musselman and Knouse Foods in...

Rhonda G. Wagner

Rhonda G. Wagner

Jul 31, 2017

Rhonda G. Wagner, 62 of Gardners, died July 31, 2017 at Hershey Medical Center. My mother has been many things in her life. None of them have college degrees or titles behind them that are bought by years in an official education system, but they all have been more valuable than what any ivy league school could bring and...

Charlene L. Atha

Charlene L. Atha

Jul 29, 2017

Charlene L. Atha, age 76 of Aspers, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at SpiriTrust Home in Gettysburg. She was born Wednesday, May 14, 1941 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Charles R. Sr. and Ruth V. (Ritenour) Pryor. Charlene graduated from Biglerville High School in 1959. She was formerly employed by Cadbury Beverages, formerly Duffy Motts, for...