Obituaries

Apr 6, 2025

Andrew “Andy” Wayne Trump, age 60, of New Oxford, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 6, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at his home in New Oxford. He was born December 15, 1964 in Hanover, PA, as the son of the late Carl and Sheila (James) Trump.

Andy graduated South Western Hanover High School....

Apr 3, 2025

Nancy L. Starry, age 86 of Gettysburg, passed away April 2, 2025. She was born August 24, 1938 in Philadelphia to the late Barney and Carey (Baker) Ditzler. Nancy was widowed by her husband, Gene, who passed away January 13, 2025.

Nancy graduated in the class of 1957 from Biglerville High School. She later went...

Apr 2, 2025

Gary Lowell Marks, age 87, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Paramount Nursing and Rehab of Fayetteville. He was born March 14, 1938 in Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA as the son of the late Grant C. Marks, Sr. and Edna (Ross) Marks and step-mother, Marie Marks.

Gary attended from Shippensburg High School....

Apr 1, 2025

Mabel F. Hoover, age 92 of Chambersburg, passed away April 1, 2025, surrounded by her family, at home. She was born October 16, 1932 in Doylesburg to the late Verne M. and Fannie B. (Shoop) Hammond. Mabel was widowed by her husband, C. Lee Hoover, Jr., in 1984.

Mabel was a member of the Shippensburg...

Mar 31, 2025

Stanley “Stan” Brenner, age 80, of York, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, at The Gardens of Gettysburg Nursing Home in Gettysburg. He was born on July 17, 1944, in York, PA, son of the late Leonard and Doris M. (Gingerich) Brenner.

Stanley graduated with the Class of 1962 from William Penn Senior...

Mar 30, 2025

Mark Wayne Sheffer, age 57, Aspers, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born June 18, 1967 in York, as the son of Wayne Martin and Linda Marie (Helm) Sheffer.

Mark graduated in the Class of 1985 from West York High School. He obtained a Master’s...

Mar 29, 2025

Martha “Suzie” Taylor, age 75, of Bendersville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born September 26, 1949, in Mechanicsburg, as the daughter of the late Robert Z. Starry and Esther M. Taylor.

She was a caring, thoughtful and fun mother and grandmother. Suzie is survived by her...

Mar 26, 2025

Robert Paul Feister, Jr., age 71 of Biglerville, passed away March 26, 2025 at home. He was born December 13, 1953 in Lancaster to the late Robert Paul Sr. and Catherine (Kitch) Feister.

Bob received his Bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University and was a Water Quality Specialist for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. He...

Mar 26, 2025

Fay E. Black, age 88 of Wenksville, passed away March 26, 2025 at Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville. She was born June 14, 1936 in Arendtsville to the late Lee and Mary (Pitzer) McCauslin. Fay was the widow of Donald R. Black. She was a member of the Wenksville United Methodist Church, loved being with her family, taking them to...

Mar 23, 2025

Milan Jesse King, age three months and eighteen days, died Sunday evening, March 23, 2025, at the home of his grandparents. He was born on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Shippensburg, the son of Levi and Eva Jane (Lapp) King.

In addition to his parents, Milan is survived by his sister, Emma King, at home;...

Mar 20, 2025

Richard F. Mountfort (Dick) passed away peacefully at Menno Haven, Chambers Pointe Health Care Center, Chambersburg, PA on Thursday, March 20, 2025 with his wife, Donna, by his side. They were married for almost 57 years.

Born October 1, 1943, Dick lived a long and fruitful life and was well-known for his generosity with his time. He...

Mar 19, 2025

Ruth Arlene Yaggie, age 91, of Shippensburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Chambers Pointe Healthcare Center, Chambersburg. She was born November 18, 1933 in Bloserville, PA, as the daughter of the late Harold F. and Martha V. (Jacobs) Baughman.

Arlene graduated from Carlisle High School, Class of 1951. She helped operate the...

Mar 17, 2025

Peggy Arlene Busey, age 71 of Shippensburg, passed away March 17, 2025 at home. She was born February 18, 1954 in Carlisle to the late William and Betty (Murterbaugh) Murtorff. Peggy was the widow of Robert Glenn Busey, Sr.

Peggy enjoyed diamond painting and loved listening to music, including country and western, bluegrass, some gospel...

Mar 16, 2025

Dorothy “Jeanie” Keefer, age 84, of Shippensburg, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at WellSpan York Hospital. She was born May 31, 1940 in McConnellsburg, PA, as the daughter of the late David Franklin and Irene Elizabeth (Rhodes) Coons.

Jeanie graduated in the Class of 1958 from Big Spring High School. She worked as...

Mar 10, 2025

Frances L. Orner, age 97 of Bendersville, passed away March 10, 2025 at Laurel Lake Rehabilitation. She was born August 8, 1927 in Romney, WV to the late Arnold and Mable (Timbrook) Southerly. She was widowed by her husband, Richard Orner. Frances was a processor for Knouse Foods and enjoyed bingo, word searches and baking “Cowboy” cookies.

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Mar 9, 2025

Thomas L. “Tom” Quesinberry, age 54, of Aspers, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his home. He was born November 13, 1970 in Hanover, PA, the son of the late James E. Quesinberry, Sr. and Kathryn A. (Peregoy) Quesinberry.

Thomas attended Bermudian Springs High School. Tom was a believer...

Mar 9, 2025

Jerry L. Swope, age 71 of Shippensburg, surrounded by his family, danced his way into the arms of Jesus on March 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born May 15, 1953 in Chambersburg to the late Myles R. and Mary Louise (Hooper) Swope.

Jerry was a 1971 graduate of Shippensburg Area...

Mar 5, 2025

Joan “Joanie” Marie Grubbs, age 87, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home in Biglerville. She was born June 19, 1937 in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late James Andrew Malloy, Sr. and Carrie Elizabeth (Dikeman) Malloy.

Joan graduated valedictorian in the Class of 1955 from Charleston Catholic...

Mar 4, 2025

Edwin Frank Housekeeper, Jr., age 70 of Honey Grove, passed away March 4, 2025 at home. He was born November 18, 1954 in Lancaster to the late E. Frank and Virginia (Kennedy) Housekeeper.

Edwin was a United States Marine Corps Veteran. He was a foreman for Rickenbaugh Building Supply and also worked for Poole’s Building...

Feb 28, 2025

Randle “Hutch” Hutchison, 78, of Fort Loudon, PA, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at Chambersburg Hospital. Born in Enola, PA as the son of the late Marion Delbert.

Hutch is survived by his daughter, Mallory Thorpe and her husband, Rob Thorpe, his son, Bobby Hutchison, and brother, Dave Hutchison. His love for his...