Fairfield’s Mansion House celebrates its 2nd anniversary

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This story, published two years ago in Oct. 2020, is being republished as the Mansion house celebrates its second anniversary. The tradition of great food and lodging with live music on Thursdays continues. The Mansion House 1757, located at 15 W. Main St. in Fairfield, and previously called the Fairfield Inn, has reopened under the

Obituary: Faustina Laughman

Obituary Faustina Laughman (August 21, 1944 – December 3, 2020) Faustina Laughman, 76, 27 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg, PA passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was born August 21, 1944 in Independence, Missouri the daughter of the late Trinidad Ceballos and Vincenta Pollina Ceballos. Faustina is survived by her husband

Obituary: Dail A. Forsyth

Obituary Dail A. Forsyth (August 22, 1936 – December 1, 2020) Dail Archer Forsyth, 84, of Orrtanna, PA, formerly of Princeton, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Alexander M. Forsyth. Dail was born in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late John Anthony

Obituary: George L. Thomas

Obituary George L. Thomas (August 9, 1929 ~ December 2, 2020) George L. Thomas, 91, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Pleasant Acres in York.  He was the husband of Phyllis A. (Warren) Thomas. George was born August 9, 1929, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Carl J. and Caroline (Denz) Thomas. George was a

Obituary: Wayne B. Berkley

Obituary Wayne B. Berkley (September 24, 1963 – November 30, 2020) Wayne B. Berkley, 57, of Littletown, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Nov 30, 2020.  He was  predeceased by his parents, Edward & Betty (Hughes) Berkley and a brother, Lewis.  Wayne is survived by his five siblings, sisters:  Doris Newhart & Edwin of Easley,

Obituary: Bonnie Keeney

Obituary Bonnie Keeney (April 4, 1953 – December 1, 2020) Bonnie M. Keeney, age 67, of Manchester MD, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster MD. She was the loving wife of the late Norman E. Keeney Sr., who passed away in 2011.  Bonnie was born in Hanover PA on April

Obituary: Michael A. Huggens

Obituary Michael A. Huggens (April 16, 1970 – November 28, 2020) Michael A. Huggens, age 50, passed away at home on November 28, 2020. He was the loving husband of Sherry L. (Keagy) Huggens; together they shared over 14 years of marriage.  Michael was born in Gettysburg on April 16, 1970 and was the son of Linda

Obituary: Jeffrey P. Cunningham

Obituary Jeffrey P. Cunningham (June 1, 1949 – November 28, 2020) Jeffrey P. Cunningham, age 71, passed away at Hanover Hospital on November 28, 2020. He was the loving husband of Diane M. (Sager) Cunningham; together they shared over 36 years of marriage.  Jeffrey was born on June 1, 1949 in Hanover, and was the son of

Obituary: Shirley Wise

Obituary Shirley Wise (July 13, 1935 – November 27, 2020) York Shirley A. (Klinedinst) Wise, age 85, passed away at York Hospital on November 27, 2020. She was the loving wife, of William R. Wise Jr., together they shared over 65 years of marriage.  Shirley was born in York on July 13, 1935 and was the daughter of

Obituary: John “Bill” W. Davis

Obituary John “Bill” W. Davis (March 10, 1943 – December 3, 2020) John “Bill” W. Davis, age 77, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born March 10, 1943 in Shippensburg, as the son of the late John Ebbert and Martha J. (Van Scyoc) Davis.  Bill graduated in the Class of

Obituary: Jane L. Asper

Obituary Jane L. Asper (October 12, 1934 – December 3, 2020) Jane L. Asper, “Mam” to those closest to her, age 86, of Gardners, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Columbia Cottages in Hanover. She was born Friday, October 12, 1934 in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Roy and Hilda (Lausch) Anderson.  Jane graduated from

Obituary: Bette L. Boyer

Obituary Bette L. Boyer (April 28, 1927 – December 2, 2020) Bette L. Boyer, age 93 of Chambersburg, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at The Shook Home in Chambersburg. She was born Thursday, April, 28, 1927 in Mount Carmel, PA, to the late John R. and Mary Anne (Rockwell) Jatko.  Bette graduated from Mount Carmel High

Obituary: Robert L. Adams

Obituary Robert L. Adams (November 30, 1931 – December 1, 2020) Robert L. Adams, age 89, of Shippensburg, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Shippensburg. He was born November 30, 1931 in Shippensburg, the son of the late Edward and Adaline (Shirley) Adams.  Robert served in the US Army.

Obituary: Gladys E. Harding

Obituary Gladys E. Harding (May 28, 1931 – December 1, 2020) Gladys E. Harding, age 89, formerly of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Dove House Hospice in Westminster. She was born May 28, 1931 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late John T. and Effie (DeCosta) West.  Gladys graduated in the Class

Obituary: Donald King

Obituary Donald King (September 28, 1951 – November 30, 2020) Donald King, age 69, died Monday, November 30, 2020 at South Mountain Restoration Center. He was born September 28, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA.  Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Donald King, please visit

Duncan Proxmire ’21: Going the Distance

As an accomplished distance freestyler, Duncan Proxmire ’21 (McLean, Va./Langley) is accustomed to pacing himself for the long haul. That mentality paid off big in his first competitive swim race in seven months as the Gettysburg College senior bested a field of 36 competitors to take the top spot in the Swim for the Potomac 5K on Sept. 27. Proxmire’s

Men’s Lacrosse Participates in Fish For A Cure, Mustache Madness

Gettysburg, Pa. – The Gettysburg College men’s lacrosse team has been putting in the work off the field by raising awareness and money for two organizations – Fish For A Cure and the HEADstrong Foundation Lacrosse Mustache Madness.  Senior PJ Dettor (Annapolis, Md./Severn School) has been participating in Fish For A Cure since 2015. His father helped start

Gettysburg Great Moments: 2015 NCAA D3 Swimming Championships

The 2015 NCAA Division III Swimming Championships marked the end of an era for the three co-captains from Gettysburg College. The trio – Mike Harmon ’15, Ashton Leyens ’15, and Jason Potter ’15 – along with Tyler Gould ’16 and Tyler Dougherty ’18 combined for the best performance ever on the national stage by the Orange and Blue. Harmon, Leyens, and Potter led

The Bullets Pool Reflects Success

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – For the last 10 years, Gettysburg College swimmers have risen to new heights in the tepid and crystalline waters of the Bullets Pool. The Bullets Pool and surrounding natatorium is a focal point inside The Jaeger Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness, encompassing over 30,000 square feet. The first shovel full of dirt marking the

Bullets Teams Challenge Set for Dec. 1-2

While we don’t know exactly when we’ll be able to return to competition, there is one thing we do know: our teams will be ready! The COVID-19 virus has brought unprecedented challenges to our campus community, including the cancellation or postponements of many of our athletic events and seasons. Through it all, our student-athletes and

Collins, Edelson Named Men’s Swimming Captains

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Seniors Aedan Collins (Westfield, N.J./Westfield) and Jack Edelson (Charlotte, N.C./Providence Senior) have been named team captains of the Gettysburg College men’s swimming team for the 2020-21 campaign. Collins has been a staple of the free and fly races since transferring to Gettysburg for his sophomore campaign. He ranks among the program’s top 10 in the 50 free

Obituary: Frances L. (Shriver) Milhimes

Obituary Frances L. (Shriver) Milhimes (October 8, 1923 ~ November 30, 2020) Frances L. (Shriver) Milhimes, 97, died Monday, November 30, 2020, at Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center.  She was the wife of the late Edward J. Milhimes, who died March 12, 2003. Frances was born October 8, 1923, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Herbert and

Obituary: Edward A. Lane

Obituary Edward A. Lane (November 25, 1964 ~ November 23, 2020)  Edward A. Lane, 55, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Houston Medical Center, in Warner Robbins, GA.  He was the beloved husband of Michele A. (Pecora) Lane, for 32 years, and a loving father to Doretta M. Lane,

Obituary: Imogene M. Barbour

Obituary Imogene M. Barbour (October 8, 1924 – November 29, 2020) Imogene M. Barbour, age 96, of Biglerville, formerly of Gardners, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her daughter’s home. She was born Wednesday, October 8, 1924 in Mount Holly Springs, the daughter of the late Earl G. and Mary (Sheaffer) Rank, Sr.  Imogene was formerly

Obituary: Purcell H. Bohrer, Jr.

Obituary Purcell H. Bohrer, Jr. (July 21, 1929 – November 27, 2020) Purcell “Perc” H. Bohrer, Jr., age 91, of Gettysburg, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg. He was born July 21, 1929 in Biglerville, the son of the late Purcell H., Sr. and Anna (Matlock) Bohrer.  Perc graduated in the Class

Obituary: Mary L. Taylor

Obituary Mary L. Taylor (July 28, 1940 – November 21, 2020) Mary L. Taylor, age 80, of Amberson, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at her home. She was born July 28, 1940 in Independence, Louisiana, the child of the late Emile and Easter Lily (Allen) Williams.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Taylor,

Obituary: Genevieve M. Reever

Obituary Genevieve M. Reever (January 29, 1932 – November 27, 2020) Genevieve M. Reever, 88, Gettysburg, PA peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, November 27, 2020 at Paramount Nursing Home. She was born January 29, 1932 in Gettysburg the daughter of the late Leo L. and Marguerite Storm Redding. Her husband Harry

Obituary: Mary Kay Gray

Obituary Mary Kay Gray (October 12, 1926 – November 25, 2020)  Mary Kay Gray passed away on November 25, 2020. She was born in Hanover, PA on October 2, 1926 the daughter of the late Clyde and Reida Leppo Markle. Kay was a 1943 graduate of Eichelberger Senior High School in Hanover, earned a BA

Obituary: Eugene H. “Butch” Richardson

Obituary Eugene H. “Butch” Richardson (November 5, 1944 – November 22, 2020) Eugene H. “Butch” Richardson, 76, of Fayetteville, PA died Sunday afternoon November 22, 2020 at the York Hospital. Born November 5, 1944 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Clair and Lola (Warrenfeltz) Richardson. Butch worked various places including as

Obituary:William J. “Bill” McCullough

Obituary William J. “Bill” McCullough (June 1, 1930 – November 22, 2020) William J. “Bill” McCullough, aged 90, passed away at his home on November 22, 2020. Born on June 1, 1930 in the Bronx, NY, he graduated from Sewanhaka High School in 1947 and Seton Hall University in 1952. He was an Air Force

Obituary: Mary L. Hull

Obituary Mary L. Hull (December 7, 1928 – November 20, 2020) Mary L. Hull, 91, of Littlestown, died Friday, Nov 20, at Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Conrad C. “John” Hull who died in 1990.  Born Dec 7, 1928 in Littlestown, Mary was the daughter of the late George & Helen

Obituary: Theresa Bradner

Obituary Theresa Bradner (December 16, 1929 – November 25, 2020) Hanover  Theresa L. Bradner, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Emmett L. Bradner Jr., who passed away in 2000.  Theresa was born in McSherrystown on December 16, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Martin

Obituary: Ilona Farkas

Obituary Ilona Farkas (November 3, 1952 – November 22, 2020) Thomasville Ilona Marie Farkas, age 68, passed away, at her daughter’s home, with her family by her side on Sunday, November 22, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Lawson Ward Garland, who passed away in 2009.  Ilona was born in Bedford PA on November 3,

Obituary: Shirley Timmins

Obituary Shirley Timmins (September 18, 1944 – November 20, 2020) Shirley L. Timmins, 76, of Hanover passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at her home. She was the wife of Edward J. Timmins who died November 2, 2011. Born September 18, 1944 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Emory G. and Anna Mae (Brown)

Obituary: Patricia May Whitlow

Obituary Patricia May Whitlow (November 18, 2020) Patricia May Whitlow, of Fairfield, PA died Wednesday morning, November 18, 2020 at St. Joseph Ministries, Emmitsburg, MD.Born in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Howard and Theresa (Molloy) May. She was the wife of the late Charles S. Whitlow who died December 16, 2001.Mrs.

Obituary: George F. Thorsen

Obituary George F. Thorsen (January 5, 1947 – November 18, 2020) George F. Thorsen, 73, Gettysburg, PA and formerly of White Plains, NY passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born January 5, 1947 in Queens, NY the son of the late Arthur and Josephine Roseto Thorsen. George is

Obituary: Albert R. Bollinger

Obituary Albert R. Bollinger (October 7, 1932 – November 18, 2020) Albert R. Bollinger, 88, of Gettysburg, PA died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital.Born October 7, 1932 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Harry and Dora (Bigham) Bollinger.Albert was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during

Obituary: Dr. Lee A. Flinner

Obituary Dr. Lee A. Flinner (June 27, 1954 – November 17, 2020) Dr. Lee Allan Flinner, 66, of Fairfield, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Hershey Medical Center. He was born June 27, 1954 in Levittown, PA, the son of the late Vincent and Martha Kennedy Flinner. Lee is survived by

Obituary: Mildred “Millie” Sampson

Obituary Mildred “Millie” Sampson (April 15, 1938 – November 15, 2020) Mildred Marie Sampson, “Millie,” of Gettysburg, PA, age 82, died on November 15, 2020 in York, PA. Millie is survived by her son, Ken Sampson and his wife, Sharon Pitt, son Doug Sampson and his wife, Stephanie, five grandsons Matt, Tim, Bryce, Ben and

Obituary: Betty L. Daley

Obituary Betty L. Daley (July 14th, 1927 – November 16th, 2020) Betty Lee Daley, 93, of Littlestown, died Monday, Nov 16, at Hanover Hall Nursing Center.  She was the widow of Gerald W. Daley who died Sept 22, 2013.  Born July 14, 1927 in Graceham, MD, Betty was the daughter of the late Elmer G.

Obituary: Helen M. Bream

Obituary Helen M. Bream (August 9th, 1931 – November 16th, 2020) Helen M. Bream, 89, of Gettysburg, died Monday, Nov 16, at Paramount Nursing & Rehab, Fayetteville.  Born Aug 9, 1931 in York County, Helen was the daughter of the late Jacob M. & Mary Helen (Kimmel) Myers.  She was a 1949 Gettysburg High School

Obituary: John J. Heffner, Jr.

Obituary John J. Heffner, Jr. October 4th, 1945 – November 16th, 2020 John Joseph Heffner, Jr., 75, of Taneytown, died Monday, Nov 16, at his home.   He was the husband of Faye V. (Feeser) Heffner for 49 years.  Born Oct 4, 1945 in Baltimore, John was the son of the late John J., Sr. &

Obituary: Ray Small

Obituary Ray Small (September 5, 1934 – November 18, 2020) Ray C. Small “Ginger”, age 86, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. He was the loving husband of the late Jean (Anderson) Small, who passed away in 2011.  Ray was born in Hanover on September 5, 1934 and was the son of the

Obituary: Calvin Yox

Obituary Calvin Yox (September 1, 1922 – November 16, 2020) Calvin V. Yox, age 98, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. He was the loving husband of the late Lydia (Street) Yox; who passed away on March 28, 2020.  Calvin was born in Reisterstown MD on September 1, 1922

Obituary: John Spence

Obituary John Spence (January 3, 1949 – November 15, 2020)  York John A. Spence, age 71, passed away at home, with his family by his side, on November 15, 2020. He was the loving husband of Regina M. (Krug) Spence; together they shared over 43 years of marriage.  John was born in York on January 3, 1949 and

Obituary: Parker Coble

Obituary Parker Coble (November 15, 1939 – November 20, 2020) Parker Coble, of Gettysburg, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at his home.  Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., Bendersville. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Parker Coble, please visit our Tribute Store. This obituary was originally

Obituary: Richard N. Allison

Obituary Richard N. Allison (December 6, 1925 – November 18, 2020) Richard N. Allison (Dody), age 94, of Arendtsville, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Sunday, December 6, 1925 in Butler Township, Adams County, the son of the late Clyde A. and Anna V. (Stover) Allison.  Richard graduated high school in

Obituary: Clifford L. Foore

Obituary Clifford L. Foore (July 16, 1945 – November 16, 2020) Clifford “Cliff” Lynn Foore, age 75, of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at Harrisburg Hospital. He was born July 16, 1945 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Allen M. Foore, Sr. and Rosella (Seiler) Foore.  Cliff graduated in the Class of 1963 from

Obituary: Kenneth R. Groff

Obituary Kenneth R. Groff (October 20, 1929 – November 16, 2020) Kenneth R. Groff, Sr., died on November 16, 2020 in Gettysburg. Ken was the loving husband of Joyce “Jo” Groff, his wife of 25 years. Born in Lancaster, PA on October 20, 1929, the son of the late Martha E. and Frank L. Groff, he lived

Obituary: Jeff T. Showers

Obituary Jeff T. Showers (May 2, 1944 – November 13, 2020) Jeff T. Showers, 76, 1177 East Berlin Road, New Oxford, PA passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center. He was born May 2, 1944 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late P.C. and Margaret Taylor Showers. He was predeceased

Obituary: Diane G. Nicodemus

Obituary Diane G. Nicodemus (March 16, 1942 – November 10, 2020) Diane G. Nicodemus, 78, of Gettysburg, PA died Tuesday morning, November 10, 2020 at Genesis Gettysburg Center.Born March 16, 1942 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Roy and Betty (German) Gifford.Mrs. Nicodemus was a member of Trinity United Church of

Obituary: Martha E. (Martin) Klinger

Obituary Martha E. (Martin) Klinger (November 12, 1928 ~ November 14, 2020) Martha E. (Martin) Klinger, New Oxford, passed away unexpectedly at her home November 14th just two days after her 92nd birthday.  She was the wife of the late Charles F. Klinger, who died August 27, 2007. Martha was born November 12, 1928, in Gettysburg, the

Obituary: Melanie L. (Sager) Starner

Obituary Melanie L. (Sager) Starner (August 5, 1969 ~ November 14, 2020) Melanie L. (Sager) Starner, 51, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at her home.  She was the wife of Michael L. Starner, her husband of 27 years. Melanie was born August 5, 1969, in Kentucky, the daughter of Wayne K. Sager of Muncy, and Barbara A.

Obituary: Vera I. Calhoun

Obituary Vera I. Calhoun (July 17, 1926 – November 15, 2020) Vera Idella Calhoun of Littlestown passed away peacefully at SpiriTrust Lutheran Village, Chambersburg, on Sunday, Nov 15, 2020.  She was born July 17, 1926 in Bald Eagle Twp to the late James and Ada Gummo.  Vera was predeceased by her previous husband, Harry Moore

Obituary:Albert J. Angell, Sr.

Obituary Albert J. Angell, Sr. (April 21, 1937 – November 14, 2020) Albert J. Angell, Sr., 83, of Taneytown, died Saturday, Nov 14, at Wellspan York Hospital.  He was the husband of Lillian Marguerite (Poole) Angell of Taneytown for 59 years.  Born April 21, 1937 in Greenville, MD, Albert was the son of the late

Obituary: Clare T. Markle

Obituary Clare T. Markle (June 23, 1926 – November 14, 2020) Clare Therese (Beranek) Markle of Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville, PA and formerly of Brushtown PA, passed away on November 14, 2020. Clare was married for 72 years to the late Russel L. Markle who died October 24, 2018. Clare was born June 23, 1926 in Chicago

Obituary: Barbara A. Voce

Obituary Barbara A. Voce (September 25, 1953 – November 13, 2020) Barbara A. Voce, age 67, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Shippensburg Healthcare Center. She was born September 25, 1953 in Stegaurach, Germany, the daughter of the late Anthony D. and Concettina (Oliverio) Voce.  Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.,

Obituary: Ana Bella Diazbarriga-Milian

Obituary Ana Bella Diazbarriga-Milian (March 3, 1997 – November 13, 2020) Ana Bella Diazbarriga-Milian, age 23, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center. She was born March 3, 1997 in Mexico, the daughter of Elodia Milian Juarez and Raul Diazbariga Diaz.  She is survived by her husband, Adrian Gutierrez-Corral, of Greencastle,

Obituary: Norman E. Yingling

Obituary Norman E. Yingling (December 2, 1933 – November 16, 2020) Norman E. Yingling, 86, of Gettysburg, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at Laurel Lake Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Chambersburg.  He was the loving husband of Johneta (Murray) Yingling who died April 16, 2018. He was born December 2, 1933 in Gettysburg, the son of the

Kendra Meredith ’18: Changing Course

Kendra Meredith ’18 made some big leaps as a young adult – transferring to Gettysburg College as a junior and shifting her career path. She started her collegiate career at an NCAA Division II institution as a two-sport athlete but decided it was time for a change. Meredith received a scholarship to play basketball at Southern

5K Turkey Trot

Campus Recreation and the Running Club would like to present Gettysburg College’s 1st Annual 5K Turkey Trot! Please sign up by Friday, November 13th.This event will take place at 8 a.m. on Sunday, November 15th. More information on http://imleagues.com/gettysburg and on the flyer attached. Print Friendly Version This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.

Bullets Honor Veterans by Supporting Home For Our Troops

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Since the 2019-20 season, the Gettysburg College women’s basketball team has been involved with Home For Our Troops, a nonprofit organization that looks to rebuild lives and homes of severely injured post-9/11 Veterans.    Home For Our Troops is a publicly funded 501© (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes

Women’s Basketball Uses Leadership Team Approach

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Being a leader involves showing responsibility, and for the Gettysburg College women’s basketball program, they use a leadership team approach to allow their student-athletes the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to influence and serve others in a positive light. Since arriving on campus in 2015, head coach Nate Davis has used a leadership team approach

Murphy Selected for LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame

Story Links DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Gettysburg College women’s golf assistant coach Kathy Murphy was recently added to the LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame in recognition of her four-plus decades of service as an outstanding educator in the sport. Murphy, who has worked with the Gettysburg golfers since the fall of 2012, is one of three inductees in the 2020

Megan Keene ’21: A Keen Eye for Adventure

Over the last two years, senior swimmer Megan Keene (Chelmsford, Mass./Chelmsford) has taken advantage of every opportunity thrown her way off the pool deck, whether it was swimming with whale sharks in Tanzania, studying humpback whales at the New England Aquarium, or investing time in a multitude of activities at Gettysburg College. The typically quiet and reserved

Bullets Just Keep Swimming

When the pandemic seized the country and forced many workout facilities to close, including the Jaeger Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness, the Gettysburg College swimmers were left to find new pool lanes and training methods to stay in shape. Many of the student-athletes have gained access to pools over the last few months, allowing

Barbieri, Sears Tapped as Swim Captains

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Seniors Gabby Barbieri (Wilmington, Del./Charter School of Wilmington) and Katherine Sears(Glenmoore, Pa./Downingtown West) have been tagged team captains of the Gettysburg College women’s swimming program. Barbieri is a versatile competitor with experience in the distance freestyle events, individual medleys, and backstroke races. She made the consolation finals in the 400 IM at the Centennial Conference Championship

Obituary: Barry R. Noel

Obituary Barry R. Noel (September 11, 1951 – November 9, 2020) Barry R. Noel, 69, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Monday, November 9th, 2020 at Chambersburg Hospital with his three children by his side. He was born on September 11th, 1951 in Bonneauville, PA, the son of the late Rodney and Anne (Poist) Noel. He

Obituary: Thomas James Bittle

Obituary Thomas James Bittle (February 15, 1993 – November 8, 2020) Thomas James Bittle, 27 of Fairfield, PA died suddenly on Sunday, November 08, 2020. Born February 15, 1993 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of John S. & Diane D. (Deegan) Bittle. Thomas graduated from Fairfield High School and attended James Madison University.

Obituary: Larry Reese Sr.

Obituary Larry Reese Sr. (September 22, 1952 – November 5, 2020) Larry E. Reese, Sr., 68, of Gettysburg, PA, died Thursday evening, November 5, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital.Born September 22, 1952 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Harry J. Reese, who died in 1980.Larry was a 1970 graduate of Fairfield

Obituary: Mark Frech

Obituary Mark Frech (April 1, 1947 – November 11, 2020) Hanover  Mark E. Frech, age 73, passed away at his daughters home surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was the loving husband of Margaret E. (Hendley) Frech; together they shared over 53 years of marriage.  Mark was born in Baltimore MD on April

Obituary: David Kincade

Obituary David Kincade (November 10, 1963 – November 5, 2020) York David Brian Kincade, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2020.  David was born in Abington PA on November 10, 1963. He is survived by his mother Elma M. (Weiss) Fenstermacher of Roslyn; his sister Karen Jamieson; his brother Leslie R. Kincade and numerous nieces and

Obituary: Ilo M. Hetrick

Obituary Ilo M. Hetrick (December 5, 1925 – November 10, 2020) Ilo M. Hetrick. 94, went home to the Lord on November 10, 2020 attended by family. She had been in declining age-related health for some time and a resident of Snyder Memorial Health Care in Marienville, PA since mid-January 2020. Born December 5, 1925 in Nevada,

Obituary: Grace J. Meyer

Obituary Grace J. Meyer (July 28, 1933 – November 9, 2020) Grace J. Meyer, age 87, of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born July 28, 1933 in Stroudsburg, the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Paul) Deiter.  She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Deiter of Shippensburg. She was

Obituary: Dolores B. Ott

Obituary Dolores B. Ott (October 20, 1934 – October 21, 2020) Dolores B. (Shultz) Ott, 86, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was the wife of George S. Ott. Born October 20, 1934 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Ervie V. (Spealman) Shultz.

Obituary: Raymond R. Grove

Obituary Raymond R. Grove (August 28, 1925 – November 5, 2020) Raymond R. Grove, age 95, of Chambersburg, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Paramount Nursing Home. He was born August 28, 1925 in Wilkinsburg, PA.  Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg. Arrangements are incomplete and a full obit will

Obituary: Nadine E. Group

Obituary Nadine E. Group (August 13, 1933 – November 1, 2020) Nadine E. Group, age 87, of York Springs, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born August 13, 1933 in Idaville, the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Evelyn M. (Taylor) Group.  Nadine graduated from the Class of 1951 from Biglerville

Obituary: Parker Starr, Jr.

Obituary Parker Starr, Jr. (July 20, 2020 – November 1, 2020) Parker Starr, Jr., the infant son of Parker, Sr. and Kelsey Starr, of Shippensburg passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at home. Parker was born, Monday, July 20, 2020.   Left to grieve this loss, in addition to his parents, maternal grandfather, Andy and his

Obituary: Eugene Naylor

Obituary Eugene Naylor (April 30, 1943 – November 5, 2020) Eugene R. Naylor, age 77, passed away at York Hospital on November 5, 2020. He was the loving husband of the late Carolyn A. (Riley) Naylor; who passed away just two days prior, on November 3, 2020; together they shared over 55 years of marriage.  Eugene was

Obituary: Harry Johnson

Obituary Harry Johnson (July 21, 1928 – November 3, 2020) Harry Lee Johnson, age 92, a resident of Blacksburg, VA for most of his life, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in York, PA.  Harry was born on July 21, 1928 in San Francisco, California to the late Harry Louis Johnson and Rose (Koch) Johnson. The

Obituary: Carolyn Naylor

Obituary Carolyn Naylor (October 13, 1945 – November 3, 2020) Carolyn A. (Riley) Naylor, age 75, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on November 3, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Eugene R. Naylor, who passed away, just two days after her, on November 5, 2020; together they shared over 55 years of marriage.  Carolyn

Obituary: Glenn R. Gastley

Obituary Glenn R. Gastley (February 18, 1943 – November 2, 2020) Glenn R. Gastley, 77, of Hanover, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Monday November 2, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Carol A. (Arentz) Gastley with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.  Born Thursday, February

Obituary: Phillip Lamartina

Obituary Phillip Lamartina (November 5, 1961 – November 2, 2020) Thomasville  Phillip W. Lamartina, age 58, died suddenly on November 2, 2020 at York Hospital. He was the loving husband of Adele Charlene (Smith) Lamartina; together they shared over 39 years of marriage.  Phillip was born in Baltimore MD on November 5, 1961 and was the son

Obituary: Helen Markle

Obituary Helen Markle (August 7, 1927 – November 1, 2020) Helen G. Markle, a resident of Cross Keys Village in New Oxford, PA, and former resident of York, PA, died on November 1, 2020. She was 93 years old.  She was the wife of the late Glenn M. Markle who passed away in 2000. They were married

Obituary: Nancy A. Lawrence

Obituary Nancy A. Lawrence (June 11, 1935 – October 31, 2020) Nancy A. (Strasbaugh) Lawrence, age 85, passed away at Hanover Hospital on October 31, 2020. She was the loving wife of Robert H. Lawrence; together they shared 64 years of marriage.  Nancy was born in Bonneauville on June 11, 1935. She was the daughter of the

Obituary: Mabel C. Leese

Obituary Mabel C. Leese (August 23rd, 1914 – November 5th, 2020) Mabel C. Leese, 106, of Silver Run, died Thursday, Nov 5, at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover.  She was the widow of Roy D. Leese who died Nov 1, 2002.  Born Aug 23, 1914 in Silver Run, Mabel was the daughter of the late

Obituary: Marie E. Appler

Obituary Marie E. Appler (July 20th, 1932 – November 5th, 2020 Marie E. Appler, 88, of Littlestown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov 5, at Martin’s Home Care, Kingsdale.  She was the widow of Donald M. Appler who died in 1987.  Born July 20,1932 in New Oxford, Marie was the daughter of

Obituary: Mary Catherine “Kay” Crouse Sentz

Obituary Mary Catherine “Kay” Crouse Sentz (Feb 16th, 1929 – Nov 3rd, 2020) Kay was a lifetime resident of Littlestown/ Hanover area and later lived at the Brethren Home. Kay passed peacefully on November 3, 2020 at the age of 91. Rejoicefully, Kay will be comforted by her only child Scott Michael and her husband

Obituary: Darlene N. Boyd

Obituary Darlene N. Boyd (December 15th, 1951 – November 4th, 2020) Darlene N. Boyd, 68, of Littlestown, died Wednesday, Nov 4, at her home. Born Dec 15, 1951 in Baltimore City, Darlene was the daughter of the late Oscar L. & Mildred I. (Heppding) Boyd. She was a 1970 graduate of Glen Burnie High School

Obituary: Ellsworth A. “Pete” Miller

Obituary Ellsworth A. “Pete” Miller (May 1st, 1940 – Nov 2nd, 2020) Ellsworth A. “Pete” Miller, 80, of Littlestown, died Monday, Nov 2, at UPMC Hanover.  Born May 1, 1940 in Lewistown, Pete was the son of the late Eugene E. & Laura M. (Ritchey) Miller.  He had been employed with Littlestown Hardware & Foundry

Obituary: Coretta E. Redding

Obituary Geraldine A. Livingston (September 22, 1933 ~ November 4, 2020) Geraldine A. Livingston, 87, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville. Geraldine was born September 22, 1933, in Hanover, the daughter of the late Mervin J. and Rosa M. (Griffie) Livingston. Geraldine retired from the PA Credit Union League, and was also

Obituary: Coretta E. Redding

Obituary Coretta E. Redding (June 20, 1917 – November 5, 2020) Coretta E. (Shealer) Redding, entered into the Kingdom of heaven at the age of 103 on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Paramount Healthcare, Fayetteville, PA. She was born June 20, 1917 the daughter of the late William M Shealer and Grace Gertrude (Dillman) Shealer.

Obituary: Hazell L. Tully

Obituary Hazell L. Tully (January 30, 1928 – November 5, 2020)  Hazel L. Tully, 92, formerly of Hanover, PA passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg, PA. She was born January 30, 1928 in Purgitsville, W.VA. the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Merritt Kuykendall. Her husband Robert J.

Obituary: Richard J. Kane

Obituary Richard J. Kane(September 6, 1928 – November 5, 2020) Richard J. Kane, 92, Cashtown, PA passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home. He was born September 6, 1928 in Orrtanna, PA the son of the late Melvin and Jessie Marshall Kane. Richard’s wife, Louise Deardorff Kane died in 2019. Mr. Kane

Obituary: Kimberly S. Arnsberger

Obituary Kimberly S. Arnsberger (September 7, 1966 – November 5, 2020) Kimberly S. Arnsberger, 54, of Gettysburg, PA died Thursday afternoon, November 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.Born September 7, 1966 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Delbert H. and Barbara A. (Caskey) Mock. She was the

Obituary: Lorene B. “Renie” Hubbard

Obituary Lorene B. “Renie” Hubbard (March 20, 1929 – November 4, 2020) Lorene Belle “Renie” Hubbard, 91, Carlisle Street, Gettysburg passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the York Hospital. She was born March 20, 1929 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Fred and Hulda (Hess) Hubbard. Renee was a member of

Obituary: Sondra K. Bollinger

Obituary Sondra K. Bollinger (February 12, 1949 – November 2, 2020) Sondra K. Bollinger, 71 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born February 12, 1949 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of Ivan M. Bollinger, Sr. of Gettysburg and the late Mary Catherine (Vaughn) Bollinger who died