Obituaries

Jayson  W. Westbrook

Jayson W. Westbrook

Apr 19, 2017

Jayson W. Westbrook, was born and passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Hanover Hospital. He was the son of Michael L. and Nicole L. (Redding) Westbrook of York Springs. In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister, Makenzie Westbrook, maternal grandparents, Wayne and Patricia Redding of Biglerville, paternal grandparents, Deborah Westbrook of Shippensburg and Carl...

James  I. Rickrode

James I. Rickrode

Apr 4, 2017

James Ira Denton Rickrode, age 82 of Biglerville, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Thursday, December 20, 1934 in Mt. Holly Springs, the son of the late Ira Denton and Ruth (Dougherty) Rickrode. Jim retired after 43 years of truck driving. He drove for Inland Container and the Pallet Outlet, now...

Robert  W. Schneider, Jr.

Robert W. Schneider, Jr.

Apr 3, 2017

Robert W. Schneider, Jr., age 72 of Aspers, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at the home of his son. He was born Tuesday, December 26, 1944 in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Robert W. and Carol L. (Phipps) Schneider. Robert was formerly employed by Ohio Bell for many years. He is survived by one daughter Dawn...

Robert  K. Bufkin, Sr.

Robert K. Bufkin, Sr.

Apr 1, 2017

Robert K. Bufkin, Sr., age 90 of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born Tuesday, March 1, 1927 in Boonville, IN, the son of the late Benjamin F. and Alma E. (Walker) Bufkin. Robert was formerly employed as a military police officer at the Army War College in Carlisle for...

William  A. Smith

William A. Smith

Mar 29, 2017

William A. Smith, age 74 of Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Quincy Retirement Village, Waynesboro. He was born Tuesday, September 22, 1942 in Canonsburg, the son of the late Henry and Jean (Snow) Smith. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Gillingham) Smith. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg.

David  H. Sipes

David H. Sipes

Mar 28, 2017

David H. Sipes, age 68 of Newville, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his home. He was born Sunday, October 24, 1948 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Howardand Connie M. (Truax) Sipes. David graduated from Fannett-Metal High School in 1966. He was employed by Carlisle Syntec for 45 years. He is survived by his wife of...

Mary  A. Brandt

Mary A. Brandt

Mar 27, 2017

Mary A. Brandt, age 81 of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born Sunday, July 21, 1935 in Shippensburg, the daughter of the late Harvey W. and Mildred S. (Nicholson) Allen. She was a member of First Assembly of God, Shippensburg. She enjoyed flowers and spending time with her family. She is survived...

Gwili  T. Taylor

Gwili T. Taylor

Mar 25, 2017

Gwili T. Taylor, age 82 of Aspers, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was born September 2, 1934 in Bendersville the daughter of the late J. Blair Thomas and M. Louise (Tice) Thomas. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert E. Taylor. She is also survived...

Joseph  E. Stake

Joseph E. Stake

Mar 19, 2017

Joseph E. Stake, age 68 of Shippensburg, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at home. He was born Tuesday, March 1, 1949 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Samuel and Mary Jane (Swanger) Stake. He is survived by daughter Ruth L. McCure and husband Craig of Orrstown, son Rob L. Stake and wife Leah of Greencastle, grandchildren, Iann...

Donald  H. Williamson, Sr.

Donald H. Williamson, Sr.

Mar 19, 2017

Donald H. Williamson, Sr., age 82, of Chambersburg, previously of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Village of Laurel Run after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born May 11, 1934 in Wilmington, DE, the son of the late George H. and Mabel (Hall) Williamson. Donald graduated from the University of Delaware...

Egils Starks

Egils Starks

Mar 16, 2017

Egils Starks, age 81 of South Mountain, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at South Mountain Restoration Center. He was born Saturday, January 16, 1936 in Riga Latvia, Europe to the late Herbert and Elza Louis (Zirnis) Starks. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 51 Asper Drive, Shippensburg.

Jeanne  F. Hammond

Jeanne F. Hammond

Mar 13, 2017

Jeanne F. Hammond, age 69 of Chambersburg, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born in Mt. Union on Saturday, April 6, 1947, to the late John and Beulah (Thompson) Parsons. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg.

N. Junior Herman

N. Junior Herman

Mar 12, 2017

Norman "Junior" Herman, 76, of York Springs passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Transitions Healthcare of Gettysburg. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Liz) Herman to whom he was married nearly 50 years. Born April 10, 1940 in Hanover, he was the son of Ethel and Norman Herman. Junior was retired from a lifetime of truck driving....

Violet  L. Snyder

Violet L. Snyder

Mar 10, 2017

Violet L. Snyder, age 84 of Newburg, formerly of Hustontown, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. She was born Friday, December 9, 1932 in Maddensville, Huntingdon County, the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Sarah J. (Hershey) Snyder. Violet loved life-her family and friends, the great outdoors and crafting. Beads were always on her mind!!! She resided with...

Betty  L. Weatherly

Betty L. Weatherly

Mar 9, 2017

Betty L. Weatherly, age 80 of Gettysburg, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at her home. She was born Monday, December 28, 1936 in Gardners, the daughter of the late George E. and Katherine (Barbour) Riley, Sr. Betty graduated from Bermudian Springs High School in 1955. She was a dedicated homemaker, who worked tirelessly to provide a wonderful life...

Thomas  M. Mickel

Thomas M. Mickel

Mar 9, 2017

Thomas M. Mickel -- father, brother, and friend -- of Shippensburg, PA, passed away suddenly on March 9, 2017, at age 81. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years Paulette J. Mickel. He is survived by his son, Jason T. Mickel and wife Bethany of Staunton, VA; his sister, Cheryl (Mickel) Macak of Newburg, PA; his brother,...

John  H. Lynch, Jr.

John H. Lynch, Jr.

Mar 8, 2017

John H. Lynch, Jr., age 75 of Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Friday, September 19, 1941 in Shippensburg, the son of the late John H. and Virgie M. (Russell) Lynch, Sr. He was a member of South Mountain Chapel. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed hunting wild mushrooms. He...

Preston  J. Moe

Preston J. Moe

Mar 7, 2017

Preston James Moe, age 93 of Chambersburg, departed this life on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. He was born January 26, 1924 in Echo, MN to Anna Martha Moe, a Norwegian immigrant. He later moved to Granite Falls, MN and graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1942. Drafted into the US Army in 1944, he was on a troop...

Fred "Cot" M. Warren

Fred "Cot" M. Warren

Mar 6, 2017

Fred M. 'Cot' Warren, age 91 of Biglerville, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at his home. He was born Saturday, December 10, 1925 in Menallen Twp., Adams Co. the son of the late Clayton and Edna (Kane) Warren. Cot was formerly employed by Bud Miller John Deere as a mechanic for many years. He worked on the road...

Sandra  C. Burns

Sandra C. Burns

Mar 5, 2017

Sandra Carol (Madura) Burns, age 61 of Shippensburg, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was born Monday, March 7, 1955 in Baltimore, MD to the late Pete and Domie (Bryant) Medura. She is survived by her husband, Reese Burns, two sons, Reese and wife Tonya Burns, Nick and wife Penny Burns, grandchildren, Orion, Breanna and McKayla, a...