Obituaries

John Paul Penney

John Paul Penney

Nov 30, 2025

John Paul Penney, age 58 of Biglerville, passed away November 30, 2025 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. He was born August 15, 1967 in Fort Lewis, WA to Arleen F. (Scannell) Penney of Killeen, TX and the late, Willard Penney.

John was a Master Sergeant in the US Army, having served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, was a member of...

Mary E. Stover

Mary E. Stover

Nov 28, 2025

Mary E. Stover, age 95 of New Oxford, passed away November 28, 2025 at Cross Keys Village. She was born April 7, 1930 in Manchester, PA to the late Paul and Florence (Newcomer) Hoover. Mary was widowed by her husband, Rev. Jacob F. Stover. Mary attended Bermudian Covenant Brethren Church in Dover and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, traveling, gardening and bird...

Walter Jean Bode

Walter Jean Bode

Nov 26, 2025

Walter Jean Bode, a beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away on November 26, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on June 4, 1943, in Preetz, Germany, Walter spent most of his life dedicated to his family and his passion for classical music.

Walter immigrated to the United States, where he embraced his role as a Telecommunication Technician....

George Wallace Cashell

George Wallace Cashell

Nov 25, 2025

George Wallace Cashell, 84, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025. Born on July 24, 1941, in Olney, Maryland, he was the son of the late Oliver and Rebecca Cashell. George spent many years as a Milk Tester and ended his career working for Lancaster DHIA, where his diligent and unwavering work ethic was a testament to his character. He...

Sylvia G. Humphrey

Sylvia G. Humphrey

Nov 25, 2025

Sylvia G. Humphrey, age 91 of Shippensburg, PA passed away November 25, 2025 at Celebration Villa of Shippensburg. She was born March 22, 1934 in Arlington, VA to the late Howard M. and Margie Ruth (Dyarman) Wingerd. Sylvia was widowed by her husband, Richard L. Humphrey.

Sylvia worked for the federal government in Washington, DC at the Naval Surface Warfare Center,...

Charles Eugene Tranum

Charles Eugene Tranum

Nov 24, 2025

Charles Eugene Tranum, 71 of Orrtanna, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025. Born on December 3, 1953, in Keyser, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Calvin Tranum and Bernadine Hopkins.

A proud truck driver of 50+ years, Charles brought a sense of adventure and passion to the open road, serving in the transportation industry with unwavering commitment....

Fayetta Shank Kline

Fayetta Shank Kline

Nov 24, 2025

Fayetta Shank Kline, 96, of Gardners, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025 in Carlisle. Born on February 27, 1929, in York Springs, PA, Fayetta lived a full and vibrant life, dedicating herself to her family and community.

As a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Fayetta cherished the time spent with her family, particularly during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas....

Laura Miller

Laura Miller

Nov 19, 2025

Laura Miller (nee Keller) born May 16, 1957, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She was 68 years old.

Born to the late John E. Keller and Lois Thorne, Laura grew up in Gettysburg alongside her sister Dorothy K. Puhl and her brother Scott Keller. Her roots in the region remained strong throughout her...

Michael Doyle Wolfe

Michael Doyle Wolfe

Nov 18, 2025

Michael Doyle Wolfe, age 80 of Aspers, entered Gods loving embrace on November 18, 2025. Born on April 16, 1945, in Grafton, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Willard Wolfe and Agnes (Shaffer) Wolfe. His youth was spent living in the area of Dundalk, Maryland, graduating from Dundalk High School Class of 1963. He played the position...

Shirley Mae Edgecomb

Shirley Mae Edgecomb

Nov 16, 2025

Shirley Mae Edgecomb, age 85 of Mechanicsburg, passed away November 16, 2025 at Holy Spirit Hospital. She was born February 16, 1940 in Carlisle to the late Ralph E. and Viola (Myers) Paxton. Shirley was widowed by her husband, David Edgecomb, Sr. on October 27, 2025. She lived her life as a homemaker, taking care of her husband and loved...

Donna K. Kauffman

Donna K. Kauffman

Nov 10, 2025

Donna K. Kauffman, age 79 of Mount Holly Springs formerly of Goodyear, Newville, Duncannon and Newport, passed away November 10, 2025 at Holy Spirit Hospital. She was born January 11, 1946 in Carlisle to the late Millard F. and Queen V. (Gayman) Beam. She was widowed by her first husband, Lloyd S. Stull in 1992 and second husband, Robert M....

Jessie Lee Taylor

Jessie Lee Taylor

Nov 10, 2025

Jessie Lee Taylor, age 82 of Aspers, passed away November 10, 2025 at home. He was born November 21, 1942 on a small farm in Menallen Township, near Wenksville, to the late Ralph E. and Sarah C. (Black) Taylor.

Jessie graduated from Biglerville High School in 1960 and joined the Army National Guard, where he served from 1960 to 1965. He...

Dorothy Elaine Seibert

Dorothy Elaine Seibert

Nov 10, 2025

Dorothy Elaine Seibert, 84, beloved wife of the late Wayne Seibert, was called to her eternal resting place on November 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 17, 1941 in Chambersburg, PA, born to the late Robert and Alma (Heckman) Weaver.

Dorothy was an accountant for the News Chronicle for most of her...

Leroy Melvin Bowermaster

Leroy Melvin Bowermaster

Nov 4, 2025

Leroy M. Bowermaster, 77, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at this home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 23, 1948 in Shippensburg, PA. He was the son of the late Norm Kauffman and Janet J. Hartman.

He started his career as an Equipment Operator and went on to work for many years. Leroy...

Vergie M. Beamer

Vergie M. Beamer

Oct 31, 2025

Vergie M. Beamer, age 88 of Wenksville, passed away October 31, 2025 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born June 15, 1937 in Hanover to the late Percy and Edith M. (Brown) Laughman. Vergie was the widow of Paul E. Beamer.

She was retired from Knouse Foods, a member of the Wenksville United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with her kids...

Bradley Wayne Stevens

Bradley Wayne Stevens

Oct 30, 2025

Bradley “Brad” Wayne Stevens, 51, of Aspers, passed away suddenly on October 30, 2025, at Gettysburg Hospital. Brad was born on July 22, 1974 in Gettysburg, PA, as the son of Wayne L. Stevens and Loretta (Eader) Stevens.

Brad graduated in the Class of 1992 from Biglerville High School. Brad worked for several trucking companies, currently employed by Hillandale Gettysburg, LLC,...

David A. Edgecomb, Sr.

David A. Edgecomb, Sr.

Oct 27, 2025

David A. Edgecomb, Sr, age 95 of Shippensburg, passed away October 27, 2025 at home. He was born February 2, 1930 in St. Johnsbury, VT to the late Ralph and Daisy (Cribbon) Edgecomb.

David was a US Army veteran and worked in commercial building construction for RS Noonan and later for JE Hurley. He was a member of the VFW in...

Frederic Oyler

Frederic Oyler

Oct 26, 2025

Frederic "Fred" Alexander Oyler, age 91, of Biglerville, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025 at Chambersburg Hospital. Fred was born on April 26, 1934 in Gettysburg, PA as the son of the late Carl Edward Oyler and Myrtle Beatrice (Strickhouser) Oyler. 

Fred graduated from Gettysburg High School. He then went on to serve in the U.S. Army, working on telecommunications...

Grayson Donald Starner

Grayson Donald Starner

Oct 25, 2025

Grayson Donald Starner, 96, of Gardners, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at Oak Leaf Manor North Nursing Home in Landisville, PA. Grayson was born on December 3, 1928 in Gardners, PA as the son of the late James W. Starner and Louella (Young) Starner.

Grayson graduated high school and went on to Drexel University to earn a Bachelor's Degree...

William R. Slaybaugh

William R. Slaybaugh

Oct 21, 2025

William R. Slaybaugh, age 80 of Bendersville, passed away October 21, 2025 at SpiriTrust Lutheran, Village at Gettysburg. He was born February 12, 1945 in Gettysburg to the late Raymond and Margaret (Lupp) Slaybaugh.

William was a 1963 graduate of Biglerville High School and owner of the Bendersville Garage. He was a life member of Bendersville Fire Company, where he was...