Obituaries

Peggy Ann Diveley

Peggy Ann Diveley

Mar 8, 2026

Peggy Ann (Gilbert) Diveley, 83, of Biglerville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her bedside on March 8, 2026. She was born on December 4, 1942, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Peggy was the loving and devoted wife of Eddie Diveley, with whom she shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. Together they built a life centered around family and...

Jerry L. Chronister

Jerry L. Chronister

Mar 7, 2026

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Bettina Marie Ellsworth

Bettina Marie Ellsworth

Mar 6, 2026

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Timothy R. Stouffer

Timothy R. Stouffer

Mar 5, 2026

Timothy R. Stouffer, age 61 of Chambersburg, passed away March 5, 2026 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 9, 1964 in Chambersburg to the late Harold and Delores (Kelso) Stouffer.

Timothy was a groundskeeper for Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, enjoyed fishing and working on his lawnmowers and loved his dogs. He was very polite,...

Edward L. Kuykendall

Edward L. Kuykendall

Mar 3, 2026

Edward L. Kuykendall, 84, of Gardners, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Gardens of Gettysburg.

He was born February 5, 1942, in Gettysburg, PA, the son of the late Seymore Kuykendall and Minnie (Black) Kuykendall. Ed is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois (Shaffer) Kuykendall.

Ed was a member of the Idaville United Brethren Church. He graduated...

Martha F. Murtoff

Martha F. Murtoff

Feb 28, 2026

Martha F. Murtoff, age 81 of Gardners, passed away February 28, 2026 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was born April 2, 1944 in Carlisle to the late John and Romaine (Walters) Shelleman.

Martha was a former member of Bible Baptist Church in Shiremanstown and a current member of Tree of Life Church in Carlisle. She spent her life serving others with...

Craig Lynn McKinney

Craig Lynn McKinney

Feb 22, 2026

Craig Lynn McKinney, 73, passed away on February 22, 2026 in Waynesboro. Born on October 10, 1952, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Lynn McKinney and Louella (Tuckey) McKinney.

Craig was a 1970 graduate of Biglerville High School. A dedicated worker throughout his life, Craig contributed his hard work and tenacity to the Martins Grocery of Hagerstown...

Donald Robert Taylor

Donald Robert Taylor

Feb 21, 2026

The woods are a little quieter today.

Donald Robert Taylor, of Biglerville, passed away suddenly at his home on February 21, 2026. He was the husband of Linda (Showers) Taylor.

Donald was deeply rooted in the land, his family, and the greenhouse he helped build from the ground up. Donald had a passion for the forest as well as Deep Creek Lake...

Lisa Sue Thomas

Lisa Sue Thomas

Feb 20, 2026

Lisa Sue Thomas, beloved wife of Richard Thomas, Jr., passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 56. Born on May 16, 1969, she was the daughter of Robert Mitchell, Sr. and Karen (Hassinger) Hinkle. A passionate gardener, Lisa found joy in nurturing plants and flowers, she was a true animal lover, with a particular fondness for cats.

Lisa...

Robert Sylvester Funt, Sr.

Robert Sylvester Funt, Sr.

Feb 19, 2026

Robert S. Funt, Sr., a resident of the Brethren Home in New Oxford, PA departed for Heaven on February 19, 2026 at the age of 97. After graduating from Biglerville High School in the class of 1946, he learned the mason trade and worked for Heiges Masonry of Gettysburg.

He was the only child of John and Jessie (Kennedy) Funt. He...

William Blaine Tommsson Notevarp

William Blaine Tommsson Notevarp

Feb 18, 2026

In loving memory of William, age 34 of Shippensburg, who passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2026. William was a loving son, grandson, brother, and uncle. He was born on January 16, 1992, in Bergen, Norway. Will was proud of his Norwegian ancestry and mourned the loss of his father in 2018. 

He is survived by his mother, Anne Hosterman Notevarp,...

Roy Perry

Roy Perry

Feb 18, 2026

Roy Perry, age 90 of Newville, formerly of York Springs, passed away February 18, 2026 at Green Ridge Village, Newville. He was born December 1, 1935 in Scranton to the late Anthony and Jean (Davis) Perry. Roy graduated from West Scranton in 1953.

Roy was a US Army veteran, was a sales rep for Stambaugh Auto Parts and was a charter...

Robert R. McQuaid

Robert R. McQuaid

Feb 17, 2026

Robert R. “Mac” McQuaid, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2026 at Gettysburg Hospital. A resident of Orrtanna, PA since 1995, Bob was 93 years old. Born July 10, 1932 in Aspinwall to the late Edwin Heyd and Anna (Fischer) McQuaid, Bob was a proud Pittsburgh native. A 1954 graduate of Carnegie...

Ariel Anna Willever

Ariel Anna Willever

Feb 15, 2026

Ariel Anna Willever, a bright spirit who touched the lives of many during her brief time among us, departed this world unexpectedly on February 15, 2026, at the age of 15. Ariel was born on February 7, 2011, in Harrisburg, she is the daughter of Kayla Willever and Tyler Johnson.

As a high school student, Ariel was known for her vibrant...

Francis E. Wivell

Francis E. Wivell

Feb 12, 2026

Francis E. Wivell, Sr. of Aspers, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born on August 25, 1942, in Thurmont, Maryland, he was the son of the late James Norbert Wivell, Sr. and Fannie Agnes (Bollinger) Wivell.

Francis worked in contrustion for a majority of his working career. He was an avid collector of various items....

Ricardo Hernandez Corona

Ricardo Hernandez Corona

Feb 10, 2026

Ricardo Hernandez Corona, quien falleció pacíficamente el 10 de febrero de 2026 a la edad de 53 años. Ricardo nació el 24 de febrero de 1972 en Aquiles Serdán, Michoacán, México. Amado esposo, padre y hermano, residió en Biglerville, Pensilvania, donde dedicó su vida a su familia y a su trabajo en la industria agrícola como trabajador de huertas. Devoto...

Thomas G. Marks

Thomas G. Marks

Feb 10, 2026

Thomas G. Marks, age 85 of Gettysburg, passed away February 10, 2026, with his wife holding his hand, at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born February 11, 1940 in Mifflinburg, PA to the late Esther M. (Kline) Moyer and step-father, Franklin “Farmer” Moyer.

Thomas was a machine operator for SKF in Hanover and was a very proud US Army Veteran, serving his...

Anna “Annie” Housekeeper

Anna “Annie” Housekeeper

Feb 4, 2026

Anna “Annie” Housekeeper, 80, entered into eternal rest on February 4, 2026, in Mifflintown, PA.

Born on August 28, 1945, in Kirkwood, PA, she was the daughter of E. Frank and Virginia Housekeeper.

Annie was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Jane Taylor, Nancy Brotzman, and Edwin Housekeeper; and her nephew, Mike Housekeeper.

A beloved aunt to eleven nieces and nephews,...

Joseph L. Showers

Joseph L. Showers

Jan 29, 2026

Joseph L. Showers, age 94 of Biglerville, passed away January 29, 2026 at Hanover Hospital. He was born January 27, 1932 in Adams County to the late Edgar C. and Ruth A. (Wingert) Showers. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne M. (Miller) Showers and brothers, Reuben C. Showers, Dale Showers, William Showers and sister, Rosellen Miller.

He is...

Doris Jane Showaker

Doris Jane Showaker

Jan 25, 2026

Doris Jane Showaker, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on January 3, 1940, in Pennsylvania, Doris was a resident of Gardners, PA, where she found joy in the simple things in life-her beloved cats and dogs, and the quiet serenity of nature. Doris put her heart and soul...