Obituaries

Obituary: Rose M. McMaster

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Rose Marie McMaster, 84, of Hanover, PA passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, May 23, 2024. Born March 3, 1940 in Hanover, PA she was the daughter of the late Albert and Gerardine (Carbaugh) Kaehler. She was the loving wife to her husband Robert J. McMaster of Hanover to whom she

Obituary: Christopher P. Richardson

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Christopher P. Richardson, 56, of Waynesboro, PA passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the Waynesboro Hospital. Chris was born October 14, 1967 to the late Delmar and Tynia (Trembow) Richardson in Gettysburg, PA. Chris is preceded in death by his parents, Delmar and Tynia Richardson and his brother, Greg Richardson. He is survived

Obituary: Brenda Jackson Liu

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Brenda Jackson Liu, born August 5, 1945, passed away on May 26 2024 at Gettysburg Hospital, age 78. She lived a life filled with adventure. Born in Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada. She was always on the move with family. Her father, George Jackson, a Minnesotan, an engineer who builds paper mills around the U.S., Canada, and

Obituary: Richard S. Deardorff

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Richard S. Deardorff, 74, of Orrtanna, PA died Monday morning, May 20, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born January 18, 1950 in Gettysburg he was the son of the late Ray and Geraldine (Kimple) Deardorff. He was the husband of Debra I. (Taylor) Deardorff of Orrtanna to whom he was married to for 50 years.

Obituary: Deborah E. Riley

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Deborah E. Riley, 66, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was born July 5, 1957 to the late Donald & Louise Shultz in Hanover, PA. Deb’s true love in life was spending time with her family. She loved spoiling her grandchildren and showering them

Obituary: Chad David Sprankle

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Chad David Sprankle, 45, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 18, 2024 after a courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). He was born on August 31, 1978 in Gettysburg, PA to Denice & the late Allen Sprankle. Chad was a loving husband to his wife Ashley, amazing father to his daughter Lily,

Obituary: Brian G. Kahler

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Brian G. Kahler, 75, of Boiling Springs, died Thursday, May 9, 2024.He was born to Thomas and Marian Kahler on September 22, 1948 in Lancaster, PA. Brian graduated from Penn State University ’70 Anthropology, and remained a devoted and rabid fan for the remainder of this life.Brian was a founding member of the Arcona Reel

Obituary: Evelio Perez

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Evelio Perez was a caring husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. He left this world suddenly on May 7, 2024 at age 64. He was born in Havana, Cuba. He met his wife, Debbie, at a young age and they were together for 45 years. They had two children Dana (Peter) and Ziggy (Shantelle).

Obituary: Vann H. Hinton

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Vann H. Hinton, 64, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at UPMC West Shore Hospital. He was born July 26, 1959 in Portsmouth, VA the son of Elaine Snyder Hinton of Suffolk, VA and the late Guy Hinton, Sr.. Vann is survived by his wife (of 40 years), Natalie Barlowe Hinton. Mr.

Obituary: Glenn ‘Skip’ Heller

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Glenn “Skip” Heller passed away on Sunday at Paramount Sr. Living just three days after his 85th birthday. He was born in Adams County on May 9, 1939 to the late Glenn W. and Anna (Wilson) Heller. Skip graduated from Gettysburg High School where he met his wife, Nancy, and they have shared almost sixty-five

Obituary: Dr. William H. Hinkle

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Dr. William H. Hinkle passed away on May 8, 2024 at home. He was born on July 6, 1941 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Elizabeth A. Hinkle and the late George D. Hinkle, Sr.. He is survived by his wife, Patty Boyer Hinkle and their sons Dr. David A. Hinkle

Obituary: Vandessa M. Johnson

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Vandessa Meda Johnson, born April 3, 1972, in Washington, DC, age 52, survived by her 4 children Joshua Johnson, Brandon Johnson, David Johnson, and Mei’Lani Johnson, her mother, Meda Johnson, and sister, Zeanyanna Johnson. Vandessa Johnson, of Gettysburg Pa, passed away suddenly in her home on May 10, 2024. She was a strong single mother

Obituary: Dean Edward Carey, Jr.

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Dean Edward Carey, Jr., 71, of Orrtanna, PA, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday morning, May 7, 2024. Born April 30, 1953, in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Dean E. and Beatrice (Topper) Carey. He was the husband of Susan K. (Leach) Carey. The two were able to spend their

Obituary: Susan C. Stallsmith

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Susan C. Stallsmith, 76, Gardners, PA passed away on Friday May 3, 2024. She was born May 27, 1947 in Aberdeen, WA the daughter of the late Robert and Roberta Bowlby. Her husband John R. Stallsmith died in 1999. Susan was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Harrisburg, PA. She graduated from Penn

Obituary: Anthony Ray Hull

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Anthony Ray Hull, 59, of Fairfield died on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Laurel Lakes Nursing Home in Chambersburg, PA. Born October 4, 1964 at the Waynesboro Hospital to his late father, Harold Ray Hull, who died in 2011, and his surviving mother, Shirley N. (Eyler) Hull. Anthony graduated from Fairfield High School in

Obituary: Denise E. Lockwood

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enise E. Lockwood, 72 of Fairfield, PA passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born March 17, 1952 in Nashua, NH she was the daughter of Lorraine G. (Dion) Vaillancourt of Nashua, NH and the late Rosaire A. Vaillancourt. Denise was predeceased by her husband, Charles J. Lockwood, Jr. who died

Obituary: M. Teresa Speelman

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Mary “Teresa” (Redding) Speelman, 88, of Gettysburg, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Cross Keys Brethren Home in New Oxford. Born May 12, 1935, in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Margaurite (Storm) Redding. M. Teresa is predeceased by her husband, Stanley Speelman, who died in 2002. She

Obituary: Kenneth ‘Tim’ Sease

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Kenneth “Tim” Sease, 76, of Orrtanna, PA passed away May 1, 2024 from cancer. Born March 24, 1948, he was the son of the late Kenneth B. and Betty J. (Fox) Sease. He is survived by his companion of 43 years Sharon Dillon, Sharon’s daughter, Jennifer Dillon and her son Craig Hartzel (Kelsey) and their

Obituary: Catherine Q. Perry

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Catherine Q. Perry, age 48, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, returned to God peacefully on Saturday, 13 April 2024 after a courageous five-year battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded at bedside by her immediate and extended family in Alamo, California. Catherine was born in Mountainview, California on 15 May 1975, the youngest of eight children in

Obituary: Ernest R. ‘Ernie’ Shriver

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rnest R. “Ernie” Shriver, 84 of Fairfield, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born July 19, 1939 in Harrisburg, PA he was the son of the late Norman J. Shriver and Katherine Durboraw. Ernie is survived by his wife, Linda (Harbaugh) Shriver, to whom he enjoyed 50

Obituary: Troy Rick Heininger

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Troy Rick Heininger, 50, of Gettysburg, PA, passed away on April 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 1, 1973, in York, PA, he was the loving son of Rick Heininger and his wife Jeanne as well as his mother Bonnie Heininger. In addition to his parents, Troy is survived by his daughter,

Obituary: Ernest R. ‘Ernie’ Shriver

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rnest R. “Ernie” Shriver, 84 of Fairfield, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek. Born July 19, 1939 in Harrisburg, PA he was the son of the late Norman J. Shriver and Katherine Durboraw. Ernie is survived by his wife, Linda (Harbaugh) Shriver, to whom he enjoyed 50

Obituary: Mervin D. Weikert, Jr.

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Mervin D. Weikert Jr. Biglerville PA entered God’s eternal care Sunday, April 21, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Born August 5, 1933 in Two Taverns. The son of the late Mervin Sr and Katie (Breighner) Weikert. Merv was the loving husband of Helen F (Martin) Weikert with whom he shared

Obituary: Richard J. Neiderer

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Richard J. “Dick” Neiderer, 78, of Hanover, PA died suddenly Saturday afternoon, April 20, 2024 at his home. Born September 3, 1945 in Hanover, PA he was the son of the late Norbert and Arline (Billman) Neiderer. He was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara A. (Garrett) Neiderer who died October 13, 2010

Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Shriner

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William “Bill” Shriner Jr, 78, of Orrtanna, passed away on April 12th, 2024. He died surrounded by his family after a long and tough battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Bill was born on December 2nd, 1945 to the late Katherine and William Shriner Sr. He was a proud father and devoted husband. He shared 47

Obituary: Roger Charles Steele

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Roger Charles Steele, of Littlestown, PA., passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Simms) Steele, for 54 years.Roger was born February 4, 1941 in Westernport, Md. He was the son of the late Charles C. Steele and Bertha (Leake) Steele.In addition to his wife, he

Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Shriner

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William “Bill” Shriner Jr, 78, of Orrtanna, passed away on April 12th, 2024. He died surrounded by his family after a long and tough battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Bill was born on December 2nd, 1945 to the late Katherine and William Shriner Sr. He was a proud father and devoted husband. He shared 47

Obituary: Ronald Lee Williams

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Ronald Lee Williams, 77, of Gettysburg, PA, passed away peacefully at The Gardens at Gettysburg surrounded by his loving family on April 12, 2024. He was the loving husband of Donna Williams (Drawbaugh) for 43 years. Born February 21, 1947, in Reisterstown, MD, he was the devoted son of the late Lee Lester and Harriet

Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Shriner

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William “Bill” Shriner Jr, 78, of Orrtanna, passed away on April 12th, 2024. He died surrounded by his family after a long and tough battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Bill was born on December 2nd, 1945 to the late Katherine and William Shriner Sr. He was a proud father and devoted husband. He shared 47

Obituary: Edward John McClelland

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Edward John “Ed” McClelland, 74, of New Oxford, PA, passed away on March 13, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born to John and Helvi McClelland in Evanston, IL, on May 1, 1949. Ed served in the Marines for 4 years, where he was a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps. Throughout his

Obituary: Robert Carl Spalding

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Robert Carl Spalding, 71, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born June 22, 1952 in Alexandria, VA the son of the late Carl Lynn and Josephine Goodson Spalding. Bob is survived by his wife Karen Breighner Spalding. Until his retirement, Bob was Vice President of American

Obituary: James Franklin Green

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James Franklin Green (“Jim”), 80, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, entered into the hands of the Lord, and the open arms of his daughter Beth, on April 8, 2024. Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1943, Jim was a cherished husband, father and Pappy. Jim and his wife Mary shared 59 years of marriage. Together they

Obituary: Stacy L. Murphy

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Stacy L. Murphy, 65, of Chambersburg, PA died Monday afternoon, April 8, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 24, 1958 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late R. Lynwood and Ruby Esther (Lippy) Brown. Stacy worked as a shift supervisor for CVS Pharmacy for over 20 years. Stacy is survived by

Obituary: Shirley A. McDonald

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Shirley A. McDonald of Biglerville, Pennsylvania, died Thursday morning April 4, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born July 21, 1948 to the late Audrey McDonald in Jackson, Mississippi. She was the mother of Gina LeVan (Matt LeVan), Rodney Welch, Maurice McDonald, and preceded in death by her son, Gary Welch. Sister to

Obituary: Roxey (Myers) Lewis

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Roxey (Myers) Lewis, 91 of Gettysburg, lovingly known as “Mamaw” to many, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024 surrounded by her family at Transitions Healthcare. Born September 23,1932 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Jacob and Fern (Crist) Myers. She was the wife of William “Bill” Lewis who passed away in 1986. She

Obituary: Charity ‘Millie’ Harbaugh

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Charity “Millie” Harbaugh, 83, of Fairfield, PA died Sunday morning, April 7, 2024 at her home. Born March 15, 1941 in Fairfield she was the daughter of the late Seymour J. and Kathleen Arentz (Kuykendall) Bobo. She was the wife of the late Roy D. Harbaugh, Sr. who died February 19, 2016. Mrs. Harbaugh worked

Obituary: Margaret M. ‘Peggy’ Benner

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Margaret M. Benner (Peggy), age 99, passed away, Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare, Gettysburg, PA. She was born, August 4th, 1924 at home near Orrtanna, PA the daughter of the late Roy A. Mickley and Ester V. Mickley (Bittinger). She was a graduate of Gettysburg High School and was predeceased by her husband,

Obituary: Penelope W. Kessler

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Penelope W. Kessler, 82, Gettysburg, PA formerly of Baltimore, MD passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg. She was born January 24, 1942 in Sykesville, MD the daughter of the late Matthew and Josephine Reilly. Penelope was employed by Perkinselmer Elements in Columbia, MD for a number of years. She enjoyed

Obituary: Diane M. (Davis) Race

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Diane M. (Davis) Race, formerly of Glastonbury, CT and Bradenton, FL, died peacefully on March 28, 2024, under the home care of family and friends. An avid reader who loved the beach and dining with friends, her greatest joy was her family and she traveled frequently to visit grandchildren.She was predeceased by her husband, Donald

Obituary: Walter Pyle Smith

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Walter Pyle Smith, 79, Gettysburg, PA passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg, PA. He was born October 3, 1944 in Lawrence, Kansas the son of the late Frederick H. and Katherine Pyle Smith. Walter is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jeannette Chaffee Smith. Mr. Smith was a graduate of

Obituary: Richard Vance Coleman

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ichard Vance Coleman, 95 of Fayetteville, PA passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at his home. Born in Cumberland, Maryland on August 23, 1928, he was the son of the late Melvin V. & Helen (Reuschel) Coleman. Richard was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice L. Coleman, who died in 2008. He was a 1949

Obituary: Marie Stifter Gockowski

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Marie (Stifter) Gockowski, 98, of Gettysburg, PA passed peacefully into eternal life in her home on March 28, 2024 surrounded by her family. The loving wife of the late Jerome Gockowski, they shared 54 years of marriage. The 4th of 9 children, Marie was born on May 4, 1925 to the late Eugene and Angela

Obituary: Russell F. Staton, Sr.

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Russell F. Staton, Sr., 78, of Gettysburg, PA died Saturday morning, March 23, 2024 at his home. Born October 11, 1945 in Rock Bridge, Virginia he was the son of the late Jesse and Lida Mae (Noel) Staton. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Tharpe) Staton who passed May of 2010. Mr. Staton worked

Obituary: Raymond John Wright

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Raymond John Wright, 87, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Dove House in Westminster, MD surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Raymond’s Life will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church. Interment with military honors will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Online obituary and condolences

Obituary: Donald T. Donoff

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Donald T. Donoff, 88, Orrtanna, PA passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born April 3, 1935 in Huntingdon, PA the son of the late Bruce and Catherine Weko Donoff. Mr. Donoff was employed as a custom tailor at English-American Custom Tailoring in Westminster, MD for over 40 years.

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