Obituaries

Jacqueline  L. Stahl

Jacqueline L. Stahl

Jun 21, 2016

Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Stahl, age 71, of Shippensburg, went to be with the Lord peacefully at 2:15 AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born Sunday,April 1, 1945 in Harlan, the daughter of the late Edward and Lucille (Geogzinger) Hoxworth. Jackie had been previously employed with RD Industries of Nebraska before moving to PA. She...

Gary  L. Showers

Gary L. Showers

Jun 18, 2016

Gary L. Showers, Sr., age 70 of Aspers, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his home. He was born Saturday, August 11, 1945 in Menallen Township, Adams County, the son of the late Marlin J. and Dorothy H. (Kuhn) Showers. Gary graduated from Biglerville High School in 1963. He graduated from Univ. of PA Hospital in Philadelphia as...

Velva  B. Bufkin

Velva B. Bufkin

Jun 16, 2016

Velva B. Bufkin, age 88, of Shippensburg, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Falling Spring Nursing and Rehab in Chambersburg. She was born Wednesday, October 5, 1927 in Shippensburg, the daughter of the late Amos and Mary (Smith) Devor. Velva was a homemaker most of her life. She had worked for a short time at the Beistle Company before...

John  C. Mickley

John C. Mickley

Jun 15, 2016

John C. (Bud) Mickley, Sr. age 86 of Fairfield, formerly of Biglerville, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Village of Laurel Run. He was born Saturday, May 24, 1930 in Fairfield, the son of the late Earl and Clara M. (Kittinger) Mickley. John graduated from Biglerville High School in 1948. He was formerly employed by Inland Container for...

Galen  S. Book

Galen S. Book

Jun 13, 2016

Galen S. Book, age 81, of Doylesburg, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center. He was born Saturday, March 30, 1935 in Doylesburg, the son of the late Harry R. and Mary E. (Junkin) Book. Galen graduated from Dry Run High School. He retired from Letterkenny Army Depot after 12 years of service. He was formerly...

Blain  D. Hileman

Blain D. Hileman

Jun 10, 2016

Blain D. Hileman, age 40 of Gardners, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. He was born Thursday, May 6, 1976 in Carlisle, the son of James D.B. Hileman of Florida and the late Yvonne C (Willis) Hileman. He is also survived by his step-father, Gary Willis of...

Larry  E. Wood

Larry E. Wood

Jun 8, 2016

Larry Eugene Wood, age 68, of McConnellsburg, formerly of Fannettsburg, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Monday, August 18, 1947 in Chambersburg, the child of the late Frank and Betty (Malone) Wood. Larry attended Fannettsburg High School. He was employed by Mt. Parnell Fish Hatchery for 36 years. He is survived by his son,...

Rene  G. Black

Rene G. Black

Jun 8, 2016

Rene G. Black, age 86 of Biglerville, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at his home. He was born Saturday, October 5, 1929 in Menallen Twp., Adams Co., the son of the late Nelson L. and Edna M. (Showers) Black. Rene graduated from Biglerville High School in 1948. He, along with his brother Maurice and neighbor Charles Black, performed...

Santos Ruiz Garcia

Santos Ruiz Garcia

Jun 8, 2016

Santos Ruiz Garcia, age 50, of Chambersburg, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Friday, November 5, 1965, the son of the late Ramon and Maria Ignacia Garcia Palomera. Santos was employed by Brians' Lawn Service for 3 years. He is survived by his sister, Maurilia Preciado-Ruiz of Chambersburg. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan...

C. Virginia Peters

C. Virginia Peters

Jun 4, 2016

C. Virginia (Gardner) Peters, age 91, formerly of Walnut Bottom, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Orrstown Personal Care Home in Orrstown, PA. She was born Saturday, September 27, 1924 in Newburg, the daughter of the late Bryce and Edna (Heberlig) Gardner. Virginia was formerly employed by Knouse Foods, Peach Glen for several years. She also had been...

Doris  J. Bard

Doris J. Bard

May 29, 2016

Doris J. Bard, age 73, of Shippensburg, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at her home. She was born Monday, March 8, 1943 in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late Harry Floyd and Mildred Cline (Ocker) Bard. Doris graduated from Shippensburg High School in 1961. She was employed by Stanley Manufacturing for 36 years. She has also worked at...

Maurice  E. Pitzer, Jr.

Maurice E. Pitzer, Jr.

May 24, 2016

Maurice E. "Jumbo" Pitzer, Jr., age 80 of Biglerville, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at SpiriTrust Home in Gettysburg. He was born Sunday, October 13, 1935 in Menallen Twp., Adams Co., the son of the late Maurice E. and Edna C. (Warren) Pitzer, Sr. Jumbo graduated from Biglerville High School in 1954. He was employed by Inland Container...

Patsy  L. Wright

Patsy L. Wright

May 22, 2016

Patsy L. Wright, age 76 of Newburg, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Manor Care in Carlisle. She was born Tuesday, June 20, 1939 in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late Percy W. and Della R. (Fisher) Farner. In her earlier years, Patsy babysat in her home. She was a member of Minnequa Social Club. Going to yard...

Daniel  L. Ball

Daniel L. Ball

May 13, 2016

Daniel L. Ball, age 89 of Aspers, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Gettysburg. Born Wednesday, March 2, 1927, he was the son of the late Grover Cleveland and Pearl (High) Ball of Muncy, PA. He was the husband of Barbara Ann (Doersom) Ball of Aspers. He was a member of the PA National Guard...

Darlene  D. Currens

Darlene D. Currens

May 12, 2016

Darlene D. Currens, age 78 of Fayetteville, formerly of Gardners, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Village of Laurel Run. She was born Friday, May 21, 1937 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Donald L. and Ethel G. (Starner) Fetters. Darlene graduated from Biglerville High School in 1955. She was formerly employed by Gettysburg College for 32...

Richard "Beaver"  L. Ogden

Richard "Beaver" L. Ogden

May 10, 2016

Richard L. "Beaver" Ogden, age 88 of Biglerville, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Wednesday, September 14, 1927 in Bendersville, the son of the late Charles F. and Fairy Mae (Pepple) Ogden. Rich graduated from Biglerville High School. He was formerly employed by Knouse Foods as an apple buyer. He had also been...

Giosue Mannino

Giosue Mannino

May 3, 2016

Giosue Mannino, the son of Salvatore and Rosalia (Cerrito) Mannino of Shippensburg, came into and left our world on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital. Left to grieve this loss, in addition to his parents, are his brothers, Anthony Vincenzo Mannino and Gioele Luca Mannino and sister Aurora Bella Mannino, at home, maternal grandparents, Vincenzo and Giuseppa Cerrito...

Cathy  M. Dugan

Cathy M. Dugan

May 2, 2016

The world lost one of its most caring and kind souls on Monday, May 2, 2016, with the passing of Cathy May (Negley) Dugan, 56, of Newville. Cathy had a kind soul, a gentle heart, and will be missed by all who knew her. While all of Cathy's friends and family will miss her dearly, she has gone home...

Richard  C. Kelley, Sr.

Richard C. Kelley, Sr.

May 1, 2016

Richard C. Kelley, Sr., age 82 of Chambersburg, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Saturday, April 21, 1934 in Mainsville, the son of Anna B. (Helm) Kelley of Chambersburg and the late Jesse Kelley. Richard was formerly employed by Borough of Shippensburg Water Department for 45 years. In addition to working for the...

Alan  T. Barges

Alan T. Barges

Apr 29, 2016

Alan T. Barges, 64, met his Lord and Savior Friday, April 29, 2016, at Hershey Medical Center. He was born Saturday, June 16, 1951 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Thomas C. Barges and Alice J. (Lensbower) Wible. Alan attended St. Thomas High School. He was formerly employed as the manager of Heritage Highway Motors in Chambersburg for...