Obituaries

Emily  R. Decker

Emily R. Decker

Nov 8, 2016

Emily Rose Decker, age 20 of Chambersburg, gained her wings on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center following a brief battle with leukemia. She was born Saturday, March 30, 1996 in Chambersburg, the daughter of David Leon and Rose Mary (Arnot) Decker. Emily graduated from the Career Magnet School in 2014. She was a member of the...

Jeffrey  W. Kennedy

Jeffrey W. Kennedy

Nov 5, 2016

Jeffrey William Kennedy, age 53 of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016. He was born Monday, September 2, 1963 in Chambersburg, the son of Robert Morrison, Sr. and Donna (Kennedy) Richardson. Jeff graduated from Shippensburg High School in 1981. He was a member of Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church. He was a proud commercial fisherman, dearly...

Gregory  S. Miller

Gregory S. Miller

Nov 2, 2016

Gregory Scott Miller, age 58 of Shippensburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Carlisle Medical. He was born on Tuesday, September 16 1958 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the son of Karen Reynolds and the late Paul Miller. He spent much of his childhood with his Pop-Pop and Grandma Way. During this time he enjoyed many life adventures and...

Juana Santiago

Juana Santiago

Nov 1, 2016

Juana Santiago, age 69, Bendersville, passed Tuesday, November 1, 2016. She was born Thursday, July 17, 1947 in Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Gregorio and Maria Rivera. She is survived by her husband, Tomas Vargas and daughter, Magali Santiago of Bendersville. Cremation services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., Bendersville.

George  R. Shepp, Jr.

George R. Shepp, Jr.

Oct 31, 2016

George R. "Mike" Shepp, Jr., age 83 of Bendersville, formerly of Montgomery County, MD, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 at York Hospital. He was born Wednesday, August 23, 1933 in Washington DC, the son of the late George R. Sr. and Beatrice M. (Jennings) Shepp. George graduated from Bladensburg High School. He was formerly employed with the Operating...

Beulah  A. Buckley

Beulah A. Buckley

Oct 31, 2016

Beulah A. Buckley, age 83 of Aspers, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 at York Hospital. She was born Friday, October 6, 1933 in New Oxford the daughter of the late Harvey and Bessie (Hoffman) Dennis. Beulah was formerly employed by C.H. Musselman in Biglerville for many years. She especially enjoyed her time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren....

Michelle  L. Chronister

Michelle L. Chronister

Oct 30, 2016

Michelle L. Chronister, age 38 of Aspers, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at her home. She was born Tuesday, July 11, 1978 in Gettysburg, the daughter of Larry E. Chronister of Aspers and Patricia I. (Thompson) Crates of Aspers. Michelle graduated from Chesapeake High School in Baltimore, MD. She had attended CCBC in Baltimore County. She was formerly...

Theodore John Sobota

Theodore John Sobota

Oct 29, 2016

Theodore John Sobota of Naples, FL, age 75, formerly of Biglerville, PA passed away October 29, 2016 at Hospice in Naples, with his wife at his side, having completed his last flight. He was born in Browerville, MN on November 27, 1940. He retired in 2000 as a captain of United Airlines to continue his joy with pride in...

Carmen  P. Gusman

Carmen P. Gusman

Oct 26, 2016

Carmen P. Gusman, age 85 of Gettysburg, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Golden Living, Gettysburg. She was born Thursday, December 18, 1930 in Santiago, the daughter of the late Jose and Barbara (Prince) Prince. Carmen is survived by three daughters, Dolores Gusman and Barbara Gusman both of Orrtanna, Josephine Gusman of San Diego, CA, one son, Peter...

David  D. Bretzman

David D. Bretzman

Oct 26, 2016

David D. Bretzman, age 58 of York Springs, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at York Hospital. He was born Sunday, October 5, 1958 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Donald A. and Dorothy J. (Rexroth) Bretzman. Dave graduated from Bermudian Springs High School in 1976. After graduation he enlisted in the US Army where he served for...

Alfred  B. Guyer, Jr.

Alfred B. Guyer, Jr.

Oct 25, 2016

Alfred B. Guyer, Jr., passed away on October 25, 2016 at the age of 88. Al retired from Conrail. After spending the majority of his life in Altoona, he then moved to Shippensburg, PA and passed away in the Chambersburg Hospital. Al was also a retiree from the combined services of the Army Reserves and the Army National Guard,...

Beverly A. Kinsey

Beverly A. Kinsey

Oct 24, 2016

Beverly Ann (Bulger) Kinsey, age 68 of Newville, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center. She was born Sunday, June 13, 1948 in Everett, the daughter of Geraldine (Detwiler) Nolder of York and the late Franklin (Pete) Bulger. She worked at Green Ridge Village Retirement Community in Newville for over 17 years, and enjoyed many...

Marshall  M. Wilson

Marshall M. Wilson

Oct 21, 2016

Marshall M. Wilson, age 45, of Newville, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. He was born Tuesday, July 6, 1971 in Carlisle, the son of Kenneth R., Sr. and Connie M. (Shultz) Wilson of Newville. Marshall attended Big Spring High School. He was formerly employed by Weis Market in Carlisle. He enjoyed NASCAR,...

Ronald  E. Mellott

Ronald E. Mellott

Oct 17, 2016

Ronald E. Mellott, age 58 of Chambersburg, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 at his home. He was born on Saturday, February 8, 1958in Chambersburg the son of Ruth E. (Rosenberry) and the late Forrest C. Mellott, Sr. Ronald had worked at Hoffman Mills, Shippensburg as a supervisor. He is survived by his wife, Lisa R. (Hoover) Mellott....

Luther  E. Mummert

Luther E. Mummert

Oct 16, 2016

Luther E. Mummert, age 87 of East Berlin, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Monday, August 12, 1929 in Davidsburg, the son of the late Charles and Mamie (Ruppert) Mummert. Luther retired from Hempt Brothers with 20 years of service and 26 years from Beacon Milling Corp. He was Huntington Township Road supervisor...

George  M. Coble, Jr.

George M. Coble, Jr.

Oct 13, 2016

George M. Coble, Jr., age 74 of Spring Run, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at home. He was born Thursday, July 9, 1942 in Chambersburg the son of the late George M. and Louella (Barnhart) Coble, Sr. and step-mother Elizabeth F. Coble. He was a laborer for Barnhart Trucking and Waste Management, and during his early years...

Peggy  L. Tarner

Peggy L. Tarner

Oct 11, 2016

Peggy L. Tarner, age 76 of Chambersburg, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born Monday, July 8, 1940 in Chambersburg, the child of the late Paul B. and Nellie Virginia (Shope) Reed. Peggy graduated from Shippensburg High School in 1958. Graduate from Franklin County Career and Technology Center LPN School. She worked at Carlisle...

Jon  E. Chronister

Jon E. Chronister

Oct 10, 2016

Jon E. Chronister, age 52 of Biglerville, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 at home. He was born Saturday, September 12, 1964 in Gettysburg, the son of Donald C. and the late Marion E. (Heiser) Chronister. Jon graduated from Biglerville High School in 1983. He was a barber at Chronister's Barber Shop, Biglerville and Nelson's Barber Shop, Mt....

William  V. Abbott, Iii

William V. Abbott, Iii

Oct 6, 2016

William V. Abbott, III, 88, passed away peacefully in his Suffolk, VA home on Thursday, October 6, 2016. He was a native of Reading, PA, born to Jeanne and William Abbott, II. He served in the US Marines in Korea and Vietnam. He retired as a Weather Tech from Systems Appliance Inc. He was predeceased by his wife Fern...

Francisco  M. Alvarado, Sr.

Francisco M. Alvarado, Sr.

Oct 6, 2016

Francisco M. Alvarado, Sr., age 83 of Gettysburg, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Transitions Health Care in Gettysburg. He was born Saturday, November 12, 1932 in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico the son of the late Santos and Gertudis Alvarado. Francisco was formerly employed by Hanover Foods for 48 years.He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren....