Obituaries

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....

Clifford  I. Grim

Clifford I. Grim

Oct 5, 2016

Clifford I.F. Grim, age 83, of Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Martinsburg, VA Hospital in WV. He was born Friday, September 15, 1933 in Macungie, the son of the late Irvin F. and Margaret L. (Brobst) Grim. Clifford graduated from Reading High School in 1952. He was formerly employed by AMP Incorporated in Carlisle for 15...

Patricia  A. Adams

Patricia A. Adams

Oct 4, 2016

Patricia A. Adams, age 73 of South Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at South Mountain Restoration Center. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 51 Asper Drive, Shippensburg, PA.

Larry  G. Heller

Larry G. Heller

Oct 4, 2016

Larry G. Heller, age 66 of Gardners, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center. He was born Tuesday, June 13, 1950 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Glenn R. and Marie A. (Harman) Heller. Larry graduated from Biglerville High School in 1968. He was formerly employed at New Cumberland Army Depot for close to 30...

Joan  W. Tolbert

Joan W. Tolbert

Sep 28, 2016

Joan Wagner Tolbert, died at peace in her home in Shippensburg on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She was 84. She lived her life always with a smile and with love. Born In Chambersburg on January 8, 1932, she was the only child of Joseph and Rhoda Wagner. She graduated from Hood College with a BS in Home Economics and...

Kathleen  G. Beatty

Kathleen G. Beatty

Sep 27, 2016

Kathleen G. Beatty, age 66 of South Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. She was born Monday, December 19, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Walter and Grace (Vojnik) Murphy. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 51 Asper Drive, Shippensburg.

Timothy  L. Zimmerman, Jr.

Timothy L. Zimmerman, Jr.

Sep 26, 2016

Timothy Lynn Zimmerman, Jr., age 42 of Shippensburg, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at home. He was born Wednesday, December 12, 1973 in Carlisle, the son of Timothy Lynn Zimmerman, Sr. and Daisy M (Varner) Jumper. He was employed by Tip Top Roofing, Shippensburg. He is survived by his mother, Daisy M. Jumper, step-father Chester Jumper, brother Michael...

Bruce  A. Kauffman, Sr.

Bruce A. Kauffman, Sr.

Sep 22, 2016

Bruce A. Kauffman, Sr., age 44 of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center. He was born Saturday, May 6, 1972 in Waynesboro, the son of Harold L. Sr. and Kay O. (Wagaman) Bowers. Bruce was formerly employed by Target Distribution Center in Chambersburg for one year. He is survived by a son, Bruce A....

Ellen  A. Sourbeer

Ellen A. Sourbeer

Sep 21, 2016

Ellen A. Sourbeer, age 89 of Carlisle, formerly of Gardners, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Forest Park Nursing and Rehab in Carlisle. She was born Sunday, January 2, 1927 in Enola the daughter of the late Jacob E.D. and Catherine F. (Gerhart) Smith. Ellen was formerly employed by Knouse Foods, Peach Glen for many years. She was...

Harper  Marie Commerer

Harper Marie Commerer

Sep 18, 2016

Harper Marie Commerer, came into and left this world on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Chambersburg Hospital. She was the daughter of Dylan S. and Cassandra Renee (Doyle) Commerer. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. Shippensburg. .