Obituary: Donna Lee Straka

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Donna Lee Straka, 84, of Gettysburg, PA died Tuesday morning, December 12, 2023 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home, Gettysburg. Born October 13, 1939 in Adams County she was the daughter of the late Vernon G. and Hilda M. (Koontz). Donna graduated from Gettysburg High School, Class of 1957. She worked as a waitress at The Lampost

Obituary: Randy Lee Pennington

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Randy Lee Pennington, 60, of Gettysburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the Gettysburg Hospital after a brief illness.Born June 11, 1963, in Gettysburg, and raised in Bonneauville, he was the son of the late Joshua Joseph Jacob and Evelyn (Toot) Pennington. Randy was the loving husband of Linda (Brown) Pennington for 42

Obituary: Peggy M. Reecher

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eggy M. Reecher, 74 of Fairfield, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her beloved family. She was born August 09, 1949 in Gettysburg, PA, daughter of the late Walter & Margaret (Swisher) Kiessling. Peggy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Barry W. Reecher. She loved to

Obituary: Jackie ‘Jack’ Chambers

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Jackie (Jack) Willard Chambers, of Gettysburg, died at home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born on October 10, 1936 in Hanover, PA, the son of the late Effie (Goodfellow) Chambers and Willard J. Chambers. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Nancy Snyder Chambers and his

Obituary: Marie V. Pritt

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Marie V. Pritt, 84, of Cashtown, PA died Wednesday morning, December 13, 2023 at the York Hospital. Born August 3, 1939 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Burdetta (Powell) Speelman. She was the wife of the late James M. Pritt who died in 2011. Mrs. Pritt retired from Sealed

Obituary: Judith A. Lawrence

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Judith A. (Baum) Lawrence, 83, Gettysburg, PA passed away peacefully at her home at 12:00 PM on Friday, December 8, 2023. “Judy” was born July 21, 1940 in New Cumberland, PA the eldest child of the late Samuel G. Baum and Pauline I. Albert. Her husband Bob Lawrence died in 2014. Judy was a 1959

Obituary: Dorothy Sarah (Longenecker) Reinecker

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Dorothy Sarah (Longenecker) Reinecker, 90, of Biglerville, PA passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Dorothy was born on June 10, 1933 in Biglerville, PA and was the daughter of the late Marshall W. and Isabelle A. (Heckenluber) Longenecker. She was the wife of the late Lee Wayne Reinecker, who

Obituary: Barry J. Brown, Sr.

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Barry J. Brown, Sr., 65, of Fairfield, PA died Monday morning, December 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born November 4, 1958 in Stanton, VA he was the son of the late Robert and Nancy (Shull) Hall. He was the husband of Priscilla (Warner) Brown, of Fairfield to whom he was

Obituary: Judith Diane Reed

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Judith Diane Reed, 78, of Littlestown, PA passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Paramount Senior Living Facility in Fayetteville, PA. Born in Albuquerque, NM on October 18, 1945 to the late Russell Hanselman and Ernestine (Benner) Hanselman. Judy graduated from Bloomsburg University with a Math Degree and spent many years working in

Obituary: Nina Mae Scott

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Nina Mae Scott, 95 of Gettysburg, PA passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Born in Lebanon, PA on December 13, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Elmer B. & Lillian M. (Kaplinger) Simpson. Nina was predeceased by her husband, Harry D. Scott, who died in 1986. She and her

Obituary: Axel Lee Rutherford

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Axel Lee Rutherford, was taken from us too soon on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Axel was born December 21, 2022 in Gettysburg, PA to Chris and Nichole (Reed) Rutherford. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his Grandparents; Becky Mills and Dwayne Mills, Donna Rutherford, Joseph T. Reed, III and Susie Reed; his

Obituary: Roy David Harbaugh, Jr.

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Roy David Harbaugh, Jr., 64, of Fairfield, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Jefferson Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia, PA after a long battle with illness. Roy was born September 20, 1959 in Gettysburg, PA to the late Roy David Harbaugh, Sr., and Charity (Bobo) Harbaugh. In addition to his Mother, he

Obituary: Charlotte Moore

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Charlotte Louise Hammond Moore, 94, of Gettysburg, PA died Monday evening, December 4, 2023 at The Gardens At Gettysburg after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born January 4, 1929 in New Market, MD, to Dawson V. Hammond and Virginia Waters Hammond. She was the wife of the late Edgar K. Moore, II who died February

Obituary: Sharon Ann Lloyd

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Sharon Ann Lloyd, 66, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on November 21, 2023, at Gettysburg Hospital. She was the loving wife of Don Lloyd for 22 years. Born December 29, 1956, she was the loving daughter of the late John and Pearl Mullins Anderson.Sharon was the kindest, warmest, most loving individual you could ever meet.

Obituary: Eric Chamberlin

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Eric Chamberlin, 38, of Gettysburg entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2023. He passed away peacefully at home after a brave battle with colon cancer. He spent his final days surrounded by loving family members. Eric was born on August 8, 1985 to Kenneth and Sharon Chamberlin of Shippensburg, PA. He was a 2004

Obituary: Marie Jean (Bald) Medcalf

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arie Jean (Bald) Medcalf, 95, of Biglerville passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at The Gardens nursing home in Gettysburg, PA. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to parents Charles E. and Ida M. Bald on December 29, 1927, Marie developed an early love of family, music, and learning that she treasured throughout her life. At

Obituary: Leroy Townsend

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eroy Townsend, 74 gained his wings, unexpectedly the early morning of November 30th 2023. Leroy came to Pennsylvania in the late 1970’s as a fruit picker from Willacoochee Georgia. He then worked for BMY in York, PA for a number of years. After leaving there he went to R.H. Sheppard in Hanover, PA, and then

Obituary: Peter W. Lindquist

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eter W. Lindquist, age 77, of Gettysburg, PA passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Born September 14, 1946 in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late Rudolph G. & Rhea (Phelan) Lindquist. Peter is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice Marie (Hill) Lindquist. He was a

Obituary: Tonya L. Stevenson Funt

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 Tonya L. Stevenson Funt, of Myersville, MD formerly of Gettysburg, PA passed away at home on Thursday, November 30, 2023 after a long illness. Tonya’s last moments were spent holding the hand of her nephew, Christopher Workman, as he read her daily devotions to her. Born in Newport News, VA on April 10, 1971, she

Obituary: Leo G. Leitner, Jr.

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Leo G. Leitner, Jr. was born in Mahanoy City, PA on April 4, 1934. He died on November 27, 2023 after complications from a heart procedure. He was 89 years old when we said our goodbyes. He leaves his loving wife of 62 years, Marilyn. He is also survived by his children, Leo III (Suzanne),

Obituary: Susan V. Ingram

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Susan V. “Sue” Ingram, 72, of East Berlin, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at home. She was the loving wife of 49 years to Gary E. Ingram. Sue was born October 27, 1951 in Gettysburg, PA, the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret (Shields) Doersom. She was a 1969 graduate

Obituary: Marilynn Calderwood

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Marilynn (Lynn) Calderwood, daughter of Charles D. and Marion E. Moyer, was born on July 21, 1939 in Harrisburg, PA and died on November 21, 2023 at a nursing home in Pennsylvania. Lynn graduated from William Penn High School in Harrisburg, PA and the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. She was a long-time employee of

Obituary: Linda Weikert Fitz

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Linda Weikert Fitz, 78, Fairfield, PA passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover, PA. She was born September 27, 1945 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Edwin and Doris Myers Weikert. Her husband Ray C. “Buddy” Fitz, Jr. died in 2015. Before her marriage, Linda worked at

Obituary: Susan Whitaker Moore

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Susan Whitaker Moore, 70 passed away on November 7, 2023 at Transitions rehabilitation center following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 19, 1953 in Takoma Park, MD the daughter of John and Catherine Whitaker. She was the loving wife of Christopher Moore. Early in Sue’s career she was involved with administrative work

Obituary: Beverly A. Shrawder

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Beverly (Bev) Anne (Arthurs) Shrawder passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on June 11, 1950, in Dundee, New York to Earl Chester and Mabel E. (Conklin) Arthurs. After graduating from Dundee High School, she went on to complete a cosmetology course before promptly deciding cutting

Obituary: James R. Plank

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James R. Plank, 90, Gettysburg, PA passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg. He was born September 9, 1933 in Adams County, PA the son of the late John E. and Hazel Dick Plank. His wife Betty Plank died in 2004. Mr. Plank was a very active member of Memorial Baptist Church

Obituary: Ida B. Staub

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Ida B. Staub, 93, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Brethren Home Community in New Oxford, PA. Born July 15, 1930 in Menallen Township, PA to the late Sterling E. Barbour and C. Ruth (Raffensperger) Barbour. In addition to her parents, Ida is predeceased by her beloved husband, Gene E. Staub who

Obituary: Mary I. Sutphen

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Mary I. (Griffin) Sutphen, 84, died on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Genesis Healthcare Center in Gettysburg, PA. Born on February 13, 1939 in Freehold, NJ to the late Victor Griffin and Gladys (Lovell) Griffin. She is predeceased by her husband, Edwin L. Sutphen to whom she was married 52 years, and her son,

Obituary: Ralph Arthur Kuhn

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Ralph Arthur Kuhn, 78, of Hanover, PA passed away surrounded by his family on November 6, 2023. He was the loving husband of 22 years to Julie Potter Kuhn. Born June 13, 1945, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Ralph William and Marguerite Carbaugh Kuhn.Ralph grew up in Hanover and graduated

Obituary: Jackie Lee Stables

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Jackie Lee Stables, 86, of Littlestown, PA passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Patty Jean (Quick) Stables for 63 years. Born April 8, 1937, in West Virginia, Jackie was the loving son of the late William and Georgie Hurt Stables.Jackie was a very simple man who preferred

Obituary: Donald John Hertzog

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Donald John Hertzog, 86, of Gettysburg, PA., passed away at SpiriTrust Lutheran on October 31, 2023. He was the loving husband of the late Sally Hertzog. Born February 10, 1937, in Gallitzin Township in Pennsylvania, he was the devoted son of the late James and Amy Lucas Hertzog.Donald graduated from Black Lick Township High School

Obituary: Steven J. Bessette

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Gettysburg, PA – We’re sad to share the passing of Steven Joseph Bessette on November 9, 2023, with his family by his side, after struggling with several medical issues over the past year. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Joseph and Janine (Borkowski) Bessette. Steve was an accomplished surrealist artist,

Obituary: Thelia Rae Wagner

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Thelia Rae Wagner, 91, of Cashtown, PA passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Paramount Senior Living Center of Fayetteville, PA surrounded by her family. Thelia was born on July 30, 1932, in Media PA, the daughter of George “Raymond” and Eleanor Yarnall. Her husband and best friend of 48 years, George“Jiggs” L Wagner, died

Obituary: James P. ‘Jim’ Deardorff

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God’s faithful servant, James P. “Jim” Deardorff, 69 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 after battling many years of health problems. He lived a full life despite this through his wife, children and grandchildren, brother, sisters and extended family. Born January 15, 1954 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of

Obituary: Sharon M. Slaybaugh

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haron M. Slaybaugh, 64 of Gettysburg, PA passed away at the York Hospital on Friday, November 10, 2023. Born in Gettysburg on June 13, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. & Rosita M. (Martin) Robinson. Sharon is survived by her husband, Timothy L. Slaybaugh, to whom she was married to for

Obituary: George E. ‘Gene’ Harbaugh

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George E. “Gene” Harbaugh, 87, of Orrtanna, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born on February 4, 1936 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late George E. & Martha (Cease) Harbaugh. Gene is survived by his wife of 66 years, Darlene V. (Kroshour) Harbaugh.

Obituary: Daniel McMillen

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Daniel McMillen, of Glenville, lost his lengthy batttle with cancer on November 6, 2023 at the age of 62. He was the beloved husband of Waynetta McMillen; together they shared 37 years of marriage; the loving father of Randy Houck and his wife Kaila, Miranda Kunkle and husband Josh, Heather Farace and husband Nick, and

Obituary: Jane Frances (Sheehan) Smith

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Jane Frances (Sheehan) Smith, 84, of Gettysburg, PA died Monday morning, October 30, 2023 at her home. Born January 6, 1939 in Boston, MA she was the daughter of the late Charles William and Helen Walsh (Hogan) Sheehan. She was the wife of William R. Smith, of Gettysburg to whom she was married to 36

Obituary: Bryson W. King

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Bryson W. King, 36 of Littlestown, PA passed away suddenly of natural causes on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his home. Born November 19, 1986 at the Gettysburg Hospital, he was the son of Gregory S. & Christy (Strausbaugh) King of Biglerville, PA. He was a 2005 graduate of Biglerville High School and attended Shippensburg

Obituary: Bonnie Sue Braun

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Bonnie Sue Fitterling Braun, visionary leader and trailblazer born on September 27, 1947, departed this world on November 5th at her beloved historic farm outside Gettysburg, PA. Her journey began in the humble rural setting of Chilhowee, Missouri, where the foundation for her life’s mission was laid: understanding and improving the lives of families. Bonnie’s

Obituary: Tanya Renee O'Brien

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Tanya Renee O’Brien, 50, of Abbottstown, PA passed away surrounded by her family on October 27, 2023. She was the loving wife of Neal O’Brien. Born January 21, 1973, she was the loving daughter of Richard and Linda (Small) Powell. Tanya was a resolute and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother, friend, and homemaker

Obituary: Vickie (McIntyre) Schriver

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Vickie (McIntyre) Schriver, 60, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at York Hospital after a brief illness. Born December 10, 1962 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Evelyn Kelly and the late William McIntyre. In addition to her father, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Pete Schriver. She is survived

Obituary: James Allen Holler

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James Allen Holler, 88, Fairfield, PA passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at his home. He was born April 18, 1935, in Westernport, MD the son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Hendra Holler. His wife of 66 years, Emilie Hollaway Holler died in May of this year. Jim was an active member of the

Obituary: Priscilla A. Brooks

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Priscilla Ann Brooks, 79, a devoted follower of Christ went to be with Him on Friday, October 27, 2023 at The Gardens of Gettysburg. She was the loving wife of James F. Brooks, Jr.; together they shared 57 years of marriage. She was born in Stephens City, Virginia on January 5, 1945 and was the

Obituary: Thomas Alfred Winfrey

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Thomas Alfred Winfrey, 77, of Medina, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was born in Newark, New York on April 2, 1946 to the late Alfred George Winfrey and Gormelia (McCleod) Winfrey. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Lenore (Kath) Winfrey, with whom he shared 53 years of

Obituary: Nancy (Scott) Bushey

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Nancy (Scott) Bushey passed peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 after a long illness. Born in Gettysburg June 16, 1937, she lived a full high-spirited life for 86 years. Her heart belonged to the family farms and Adams County. After many years living in Harrisburg she decided to move back to Gettysburg in the mid-1980’s

Obituary: Francis (Frank) Xavier Hevey

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Francis (Frank) Xavier Hevey Francis (Frank) Xavier Hevey of Hanover, died Friday October 27, 2023 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born April 2, 1933 in Baltimore, Frank was the son of the late Edmund Joseph & Marie Anna (Smith) Hevey. He was the husband of 67 years of Betty Ann (Robertson) Hevey who predeceased him….

Obituary: Scott Alan Sanders

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Scott Alan Sanders, 59, of Hanover, PA passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023. He was the loving son of the late Francis and Geraldine (Feltch) Sanders. Born September 2, 1964, in Hanover, Scott loved his family and the holidays. He was an avid antique collector, loved to build models, and had a great enthusiasm

Obituary: Michael D. Day

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Michael D. Day, 56, of Hanover, passed away on August 6, 2023.He was the son of Betty Riley of McSherrystown and the late Fred Day. He leaves behind a brother, Brian Day of Abbottstown, 2 daughters: Earlena and Charlie, also 6 grandchildren. “After a courageous battle, Michael has found his peace and gone to be

Obituary: Bruce Alexander Sailes

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Bruce Alexander Sailes, 67, of Hanover, PA, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 13, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Born January 13, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska, Bruce is survived by his wife Helen Paine, children; Tiffani and Jason, stepchildren; Dara Baxter and husband Jason, Laurel Lunn, and Dillon

Obituary: Dennis Standly Smith

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Dennis Standly Smith, 79, of Spring Grove, PA, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home while surrounded by his loving family.He was the son of the late Lester and Cecilia (Eckenrode) Smith.Dennis retired after 35 years from P. H. Glatfelter Paper Company in Spring Grove.He is survived by his loving wife of

Obituary: Deborah A. Riddlemoser

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Deborah A. “Debbie” (McCullough) Riddlemoser, 82, of McKnightstown, suffered a stroke on Friday morning, October 20, 2023, and passed away later that night at York Hospital, surrounded by her family. Debbie was born in Gettysburg on May 5, 1941, to C. David “Bud” and Marie (Eckert) McCullough. Debbie graduated from Gettysburg Area High School with

Obituary: Deborah A. Grauel

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Deborah A. Grauel, 68, Bendersville, PA passed away as the result of a fire at her home on Tuesday, October 16. 2023 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Burn Center in Baltimore, MD. She was born September 27, 1955 in Washington, DC the daughter of the late Arthur E. and Mary A. Paul Bohner. Deb graduated from

Obituary: Denis D. Bailey

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enis Donald Bailey, of Gettysburg, passed away at the age of 63 on October 16th. He leaves behind his daughters, Nicole Bailey Bridgewater and Natasha Leigh Bailey, his grandchildren Caleb and Rosalind Kopatz, his brothers Joseph and Wallace, his friend and ex-wife Colleen Stevens, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded

Obituary: Carl W. Beaver

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Carl W. Beaver, 91, formerly of Westminster, MD went to his heavenly home on Monday October 16, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg, PA. Born June 7, 1932 in Westminster, MD he was the son of the late Donald G. Beaver and the late Mary (Byers) Brewer and the late Arthur D. Brewer. He was the

Obituary: Jensen Ellsworth Strawsburg

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ensen Ellsworth Strawsburg was born and passed into God’s eternal care, on October 14,2023 11:16 pm at Hanover hospital. He was surrounded with love from his mother, father, and grandmother at the time. He was baptized by Dr. Stephen Naymick before he took his last breath in his mother’s arms. He is survived by his

Obituary: Harold E. Kint

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arold E. Kint, 82 of Gettysburg, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare. Born October 04, 1941 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of Glenn & Betty (Kint) Mayer. Harold is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia (Durboraw) “Pat” Kint. Harold was a 1959 graduate of Gettysburg

Obituary: Jeanine Amy Clark

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Jeanine Amy Clark, 92, Gettysburg, PA passed away on October 13, 2023 at SpiriTrust Utz Terrace in Hanover. She was born July 18, 1931 in Strodes Mills, PA, the daughter of the late Henry and Goldie Wagaman Clark. Jeanine began her career at Carroll Shoe Company in Littlestown, PA where she worked her way up

Obituary: Howard Josselyn DeVoe

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Howard Josselyn DeVoe, 90, died October 16, 2023 in Gettysburg PA after a long illness. Howard was born on December 10, 1932 in White Plains NY to Frank Kenneth and Martha (Josselyn) DeVoe. He graduated from Oberlin College and earned his PhD in Chemistry from Harvard University. After completing his postdoctoral work at the University

Obituary: Charlotte L. Flook

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Charlotte Louise Flook, 81, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on October 15th at Penn State Hershey Medical Center from complications of MDS cancer. Charlotte was born in Gettysburg on January 18, 1942 to Charles and Louise (Redding) Fitzwater Sr. She attended Biglerville High School. During her life she worked at the Gettysburg Shoe Factory, several

Obituary: James C. Rodgers

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James C. Rodgers James C. Rodgers, 51 of Taneytown died Saturday October 14, 2023 at Bridging Life, Westminster. Born July 21, 1972 in Gettysburg, he was the son of William Rodgers of Emmitsburg and Ellen Ridinger Rodgers of Littlestown…. For the complete obituary, please click here.