Obituaries

Cecilia Velasquez Velasquez

Cecilia Velasquez Velasquez

Jul 17, 2016

Cecilia Velasquez Velasquez, age 43, of Chambersburg, died Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Chambersburg Hospital.She was born Tuesday, August 8, 1972 in Guatemala, the daughter of the late Claudio Velasquez Hernandez and Angelina Velasquez Diaz. Cecilia was previously employed by Knouse Foods in Orrtanna. She is survived by her daughters, Anna Velasquez and, Jacqueline Velasquez, both of Chambersburg. She...

Cecil  L. Showers

Cecil L. Showers

Jul 12, 2016

Cecil L. Showers, age 76 of Bendersville, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his home. He was born Friday, February 23, 1940 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Charles R. and Alice E. (Black) Showers. Cecil served as a fuel specialist in the US Air Force (1958 - 1962), US Air Force Reserve (1962-1963) and US...

Joe R. Test

Joe R. Test

Jul 11, 2016

Barbara Ann Shingleton, age 67 of Biglerville, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Community Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg. She was born Tuesday, September 21, 1948 in Winchester, VA the daughter of the late Edsel H. Keller and Virginia K. (Barnes) Bryant. Barbara graduated from Hampshire High School in Romney, WV. She collected Indian artifacts, and loved gardening, especially...

Sorine  A. Preli

Sorine A. Preli

Jul 9, 2016

Sorine Ask Preli, age 85 of Front Royal, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. She was born, Thursday, September 25, 1930 in Bay Shore, NY, the daughter of the late Christopher James and Alice E. (O'Reily) Ask. She was employed by US Government. She is survived by sons, Richard C. Preli...

Barbara  A. Shingleton

Barbara A. Shingleton

Jul 7, 2016

Barbara Ann Shingleton, age 67 of Biglerville, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Community Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg. She was born Tuesday, September 21, 1948 in Winchester, VA the daughter of the late Edsel H. Keller and Virginia K. (Barnes) Bryant. Barbara graduated from Hampshire High School in Romney, WV. She collected Indian artifacts, and loved gardening, especially...

Lawrence  C. Sanders

Lawrence C. Sanders

Jul 6, 2016

Lawrence C. Sanders, Jr., age 72 of Biglerville, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Monday, March 13, 1944 in Gettysburg the son of the late Lawrence C. Sr. and Jessie E. (Swisher) Sanders. Larry graduated from Fairfield High School in 1963. He was formerly employed by Andgrow Fertilizer in Biglerville for several years....

(Lesley) Rhoda Coleman

(Lesley) Rhoda Coleman

Jun 30, 2016

Lesley Rhoda Coleman, age 70, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born December 25, 1945 in Plains, GA, the daughter of the late Leroy and Loris (Wise) Walker. Rhoda graduated from Plains High School, Plains, GA in 1963. She was a member of Our Lady of the Visitation. She was a member...

Karen  L. Baer

Karen L. Baer

Jun 28, 2016

Karen L. Baer, age 68 of Shippensburg, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Menno Haven in Chambersburg. She was born Thursday, December 4, 1947 in Chambersburg, the daughter of Betty J. Binner of Shippensburg and the late Howard Binner, Sr. She worked as a cook at Tollgate Restaurant and The Episcopal Home. She loved to hunt, fish, cook, go...

Dorothy  A. Toner

Dorothy A. Toner

Jun 27, 2016

Dorothy A. Toner, age 92 of Aspers, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at Transitions Health Care in Gettysburg. She was born Friday, February 8, 1924, in Carlisle, the daughter of the late James and Zula (Day) Slusser. Dorothy was a homemaker most of her life. Her husband, Howard L. Toner, passed away in 1978. She is survived by...

Shirley  A. Miller

Shirley A. Miller

Jun 25, 2016

Shirley A. (Bergey) Miller, age 78 of Biglerville, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at York Hospital. She was born Tuesday, March 15, 1938 in Lock Haven, the daughter of the late Charles N. and Betsy B. (Young) Duffield. Shirley graduated from Bald Eagle High School in Lock Haven. She was formerly employed by Gettysburg College for many years....

Richard  L. Ordway

Richard L. Ordway

Jun 24, 2016

Richard L. (Jake) Ordway, age 77 of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at Manor Care Health Services in Chambersburg. He was born Monday, July 11, 1938 in Shippensburg, the son of the late Dorsey L. and Gail (Reath) Ordway. Jake has owned and operated Orky's in Shippensburg for the past 26 years. He was a member of...

Marvin  F. Barckley

Marvin F. Barckley

Jun 23, 2016

Marvin F. Barckley, age 78 of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center. He was born Tuesday, September 14, 1937 in Clifton, KS the son of the late Nevin F. and Zella M. (Johnson) Barckley. Marvin graduated from Riley Rural High School in Riley KS. He retired from Shippensburg University print shop in 1998. He...

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...