Obituary: John Robert Luntz

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John Robert Luntz, 71, 226 Mt. Hope Road, Fairfield, PA passed away suddenly Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home. He was born September 10, 1951 in Towson, MD the son of the late John G. and Cora Defibaugh Luntz. John was a 1974 graduate of Mt. St. Mary’s University with a BA in Economics.

Obituary: Ruth A. Storm

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Ruth A. Storm, 85, of Gettysburg, PA died Thursday morning, July 27, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born October 2, 1937 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hattie (Sanders) Wagner. She was the loving wife of Richard J. Storm, Sr., of Gettysburg to whom she

Obituary: Vernon Elwood Speelman

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Vernon Elwood Speelman, 89, of Gettysburg, PA passed away at his home on Monday, July 24, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born August 24, 1933 in Adams County, the son of the late Barthol Vernon Speelman and Virginia Mae (DeHaven) Speelman. Vernon worked for many years at the Schindler Elevator plant and held

Obituary: James DeLorenzo

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Capt. James DeLorenzo, USN, SC passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 with his family by his side. Jim was born on January 12, 1951 to Joseph and Mildred (DiLieto) DeLorenzo in New Haven, CT. He graduated from Hamden High School in 1969 and earned his bachelor’s degree from Quinnipiac College in Hamden, CT and

Obituary: Eugene ‘Fid’ C. Fidler

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Eugene C. “Fid” Fidler, 96 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at The Gardens in Gettysburg. Born March 30, 1927 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Lawrence P. & Edna Mae (Yeagy) Fidler. Fid was predeceased by his wife, Deloris G. (Little) Fidler. He was a graduate of

Obituary: Larry E. Dennis

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Larry E. Dennis, 76, Biglerville, PA passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at The Gardens of West Shore, Camp Hill, PA. He was born October 29, 1946 in Hanover, PA the son of the late Paul and Mary Grace Murren Dennis. Larry is survived by his wife, Sherry Singley Dennis, a daughter, Tammi Hall and

Obituary: Douglas George Baugher

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Douglas George Baugher, age 73, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 13, 2023. He was born in Gettysburg on April 17, 1950, the eldest child of the late Barbara Lora McKenney Baugher and George Luther Baugher, Jr. Doug graduated from Biglerville High School in 1968. He then obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Gettysburg College

Obituary: Rogene ‘Jean’ R. Blocher

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Rogene “Jean” R. Blocher entered her eternal rest on Saturday, July 15, 2023. She passed away peacefully at her home in Gardners surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 8, 1932 in Mt. Holly Springs. She was the daughter of the late William S. and Viola (Coulson) March. Jean had been a

Obituary: Robert J. Nicola

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Robert J. Nicola of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania passed away at home, peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family on Friday, July 14. He was born on February 9, 1932 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Nassif “Nick” and Adele Nicola before moving to Lexington, Missouri with his 5 siblings. Robert eventually settled in Sayville, New York

Obituary: Carole L. Bishop

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Carole L. Bishop, 76, Carroll Valley, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 16, 2023. She was born March 24, 1947 in Greensburg, PA, the daughter of the late James and Virginia Hellein Page. Her husband Sergeant Major Louis E. Bishop, Jr. died in 2022. Mrs. Bishop was an active member of

Obituary: Mary Lou Seamens

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Mary Lou Seamens of Gettysburg joined her family in heaven on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at peace and with her adult children in attendance, after a short battle with cancer. Mary Lou, age 89, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in March 1934, the fourth of four children. In 1941, she moved with her family to

Obituary: Jane Reigle Neely

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Jane Reigle Neely passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023. She was 94 years old. Jane was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Jim, her parents, sisters, Marion Stepp and Anne Carbone, and grandson Patrick Neely. Jane is survived by five children, Linda Neely, Richard (Shirley) Neely, Susan (Robert) Banks, John Neely, and Thomas

Obituary: Mildred M. McGlaughlin

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Mildred M. McGlaughlin, 95 of Fairfield, PA passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg, PA. Born May 22, 1928 in Williamsport, PA she was the daughter of the late Warren Dannelley and Laura (Moon) Dannelley. Mildred was a lifetime member of the Blue Ridge Sportsman Club as well as the

Obituary: Patricia J. Gantz

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Patricia J. Gantz Patricia J. Gantz, 82, of Littlestown, died Saturday, July 1, 2023, at SpiriTrust Lutheran Village of Gettysburg. She was the wife of John A. Gantz for 64 years. Born March 12, 1941 in Hanover, Pat was the daughter of the late Lloyd F. & Helen (Collins) Weaver. … For the complete obituary,

Obituary: Pat J. Chilcote

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Pat J. Chilcote, 79, of Bonneauville, PA died Monday afternoon, July 3, 2023 at Hanover Hall Nursing Home. Born May 14, 1944 in Aspers, PA she was the daughter of the late Donald and Ruth (Black) Gulden. She was the loving wife of Mack L. Chilcote, of Bonneauville to whom she was married to for

Obituary: Hazel J. Gebhart

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Hazel J. Gebhart, 88 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare of Gettysburg on her late son’s (Jeffrey) birthday. Born June 11, 1935 in Chambersburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Olive (Gift) Rosenberry. Hazel was a member of Gettysburg Methodist Church. She had worked

Obituary: Evelyn Grace Topper

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Evelyn Grace Topper passed away unexpectedly at her home in Gettysburg on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Born in Chambersburg, PA on December 26, 2021 to parents Zachary Daniel Topper and Sarah Christine (Howe) Topper. She attended daycare at The Caterpillar Clubhouse in Fairfield, PA and Gettysburg Foursquare Church where she had many friends and loving

Obituary: Evelyn Joy Fair

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Evelyn Joy (Altemose) Fair, age 101, of Messiah Village, Mechanicsburg, PA and formerly of Gettysburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Born July 9, 1921 in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. & Jennie Florence (Bolen) Altemose. Mrs. Fair was predeceased by her husband, Charles Leslie Fair Jr.

Obituary: Leona T. Sidorsky

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Leona T. Sidorsky, 97, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Gettysburg Center in Gettysburg, PA. Born in Suffield, CT on November 20, 1925, to the late Joseph Malinoski and Frances (Lienkierico) Malinoski. Leona worked as an inventory specialist for retail shops most of her working career. She loved watching

Obituary: Jennie Marie Havens

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ennie Marie Havens, 76 of Gettysburg, PA lost her long battle with kidney disease, lymphoma and congestive heart failure on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at her home surrounded by her beloved family. Born September 5, 1946 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Jennie H. (Tucker) Pace Buck and James L. Pace.

Obituary: Lee W. Heflin

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Lee W. Heflin, 69, of Gettysburg PA departed this world on Friday afternoon, June 23, 2023 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He is now at peace and was surrounded by his loving family. Born November 6, 1953 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late William and Betty (Carey) Heflin. Lee worked for many

Obituary: Dorothy M. Short

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Dorothy M. Short, 93, Fairfield, PA passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Paramount Healthcare, Fayetteville, PA. She was born February 2, 1930 on the family farm in Sullivan County, TN the daughter of the late Robert Lonza and Nettie Trent Bellamy. Her husband of 48 years, David Short, Jr. died in 1998. Dorothy attended

Obituary: Faye M. Baker

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Faye M. Baker, 99, of Fairfield, PA died Thursday morning, June 22, 2023 at the UPMC Hanover Hospital. Born November 3, 1923 in Fairfield, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry Marshall and Ruth Edna (McCleaf) Slonaker. She was the wife of the late Roy K. Baker who died October 4, 2004. Mrs.

Obituary: George Roosevelt Flook, Sr.

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George Roosevelt Flook, Sr. , 83, of Gettysburg, passed away June 20th at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. Born November 24, 1939, he was the only child of the Wilbur S. Flook and Hannah W. Flook. He attended Biglerville High School. During his youth and even into his adult life, he

Obituary: Harry L. Bowmaster

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Harry L. Bowmaster, 73 of Biglerville, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 4, 1949 in Adams County, PA the son of the late Lawrence & Esther (McDannell) Bowmaster. He was lovingly known by many as Pap, who always kept everyone laughing.

Obituary: Regina Jones

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Regina Jones, beloved daughter of Daniel and Anastasia Jones and cherished sister of; Philip, Damion (Alexa), Karol, Patrick, Gregory, Danny, Helena, Roman, David and Dymphna Jones passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Regina was born December 31, 2008 and was born dead, revived by doctors, she was flown by helicopter to Hershey Medical Center

Obituary: Paul Robert ‘Bob’ Herr

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Paul Robert “Bob” Herr, 90, passed away on June 12, 2023, in Gettysburg, PA, surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, PA, on February 16, 1933, Bob was the son of the late Kathryn S. Fry and Paul H. Herr and the loving husband of 43 years to Linda C. Herr until her death in

Obituary: Sandra Day Roberts

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Sandra Day Roberts, 81, of Biglerville and Somerset, PA, died Monday June 12, 2023, at the Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, PA. Born May 8, 1942, in Mechanicsburg, PA, she was the daughter of Sam and Blanch (Shoop) Heck. She grew up in Williams Grove, PA and graduated from Cumberland Valley High School. In

Obituary: Daniel A. Dundon

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Daniel Anthony Dundon, 81, passed away peacefully at his home Friday evening after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Buffalo, NY, to Robert J. Dundon and Gertrude E. (McCue) Dundon, he was the youngest of three children. Dan was a graduate of the centennial class of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute in

Obituary: Darla Jean Christopher

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Darla Jean Christopher, 84, of Gettysburg, PA died Tuesday evening, June 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Born August 12, 1938 in Vestaburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ruby (Pierce) Headley. She is survived by her husband, George V. Christopher of Gettysburg to whom she was married

Obituary: Deborah A. ‘Deb’ Naugle

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eborah A. “Deb” Naugle, age 66 of Orrtanna, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 8, 2023 with her family by her side. Born August 21, 1956 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Fred & Nancy (Shindledecker) Fissel. Deb is survived by her husband of 20 years, Gregory

Obituary: Stephanie Lowery Dotzel

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Stephanie Lowery Dotzel “Stephy Lou”, 39, passed away at her home in Gettysburg, PA on Thursday June 8th, 2023. She was born March 6th, 1984 in York, PA. The daughter of Blane Michael Sanders and Andrea Lowery (Sanders) Donahue. Stephanie grew up on Sunset Lane in Shiloh, PA. She was a 2002 graduate of West

Obituary: Denis S. Clifford

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enis S. Clifford, age 59 of York Springs, PA passed away peacefully at Carolyn’s House in Harrisburg, PA after a short illness. Born in Shamokin, PA on August 13, 1963, he was the son of the late Girard R. & Nellie (Quinn) Clifford. Denis was a self-employed HVAC Envirotech Services Contractor. He had a long

Obituary: Gregg W. Boehne

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Gregg William Boehne, of Gettysburg, died peacefully, surrounded by family, in the early hours of June 8th, 2023 at the Brookside facility at Cross Keys Village. Gregg was born in Nyack, New York on October 30, 1947 to parents John William (Bill) and Audrey Boehne. After a fondly-remembered early childhood in Cleveland, Gregg grew up

Obituary: Linda K. Ditzler

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Linda K. Ditzler, 69, 595 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg, PA. She was born September 1, 1953 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late John William and Margaret Lauver Ditzler. Linda was a counselor at TruNorth Counseling Services. She also was employed at Wilderness

Obituary: Marcia F. Hawk

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Marcia Ann Felix Hawk, 72 of Lancaster, formerly of Gettysburg peacefully passed onto her heavenly home on May 25, 2023 at Mennonite Home. Born in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Maurice James Felix Jr. and the late V. Lorraine Felix (Rider). Marcia was the wife of her loving and devoted husband Charles

Obituary: Peggy Louise Taylor

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Peggy Louise Graham Taylor, 83 of Biglerville, PA passed away May 27, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. She was born July 7, 1939 in Chambersburg, PA the daughter of the late Robert R. and Carrie Reed Graham. Her husband Larry E. Taylor whom she married February 19, 1999 preceded her in death, February 19, 2014.

Obituary: Daniel Frederick Gilbert

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Daniel Frederick Gilbert, 58 of Gettysburg, PA passed away at his home unexpectedly on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Born March 3, 1965 in Oneida, New York, he was the son of Frederick and Adeline (Jones) Gilbert. Daniel spent much of his life as a carpenter. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and riding his

Obituary: Michelle L. Shields

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Michelle L. Shields, of Chambersburg, PA passed away at the Chambersburg Hospital on Wednesday, May 24, 20023 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Hanover, PA on April 30, 1964, she was the daughter of Arlet (Rill) Chronister of New Oxford, PA and the late Richard Chronister. Michelle is survived by her husband, Brian

Obituary: John J. Durkan

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John J. Durkan, 83, of Gettysburg, PA passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on May 26, 2023. John is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Eileen (Cosgrove) and his children, Eileen White (Christopher), Maureen Yagesh (Christopher), John, Jr. (Heather) and Kevin (Jacqueline). “Pop” is also survived by his twelve grandchildren, Megan,

Obituary: Myrtle M. Crowl

Myrtle M. Crowl Myrtle M. Crowl, 92 of Littlestown died Friday May 26, 2023 at York View, York, Pa. She was the wife of William E. Crowl who died February 18, 2019. Born August 20, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Dillie (Sauble) Straley. Myrtle was a homemaker. … For the

Obituary: Vickie Lynn Weiss

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Vickie Lynn Weiss – better known as Ivy to everyone who knew and loved her — died Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She was 45. Ivy lived her life in a relentless pursuit of joy and purpose, both of which she found most deeply in her relationship with her son, Jude Robinson. There

Obituary: Dolly M. Cruz

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Dolly M. Cruz, 81, of Gettysburg, PA died Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Genesis Gettysburg Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 6, 1941 in Providence RI she was the daughter of the late Richard and Helga Lambert. She was the wife of Jorge A. Cruz, of Gettysburg to whom she was married to

Obituary: Mary L. Davis

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ary L. Davis, 85 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at home surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Lance, MD on April 19, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Albert M. & Grace (Horan) Portner. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Robert L. Davis and a son, Terry

Obituary: John ‘Jack’ J. Brennan

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John “Jack” Joseph Brennan, 88, Biglerville, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Harmony at West Shore, Mechanicsburg, PA. He was born September 8, 1934, in Buchanan Valley, PA, the son of the late Joseph A. and Nora Helen McKenrick Brennan. He was predeceased by his wife, Nadine Gloria Baker Brennan. Mr. Brennan

Obituary: Delores A. Cunningham

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Delores A. Cunningham, 82, of Gettysburg, PA died Sunday evening, May 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 27, 1940 in Gettysburg she was the daughter of the late Martin and Kathleen (Myers) Baltozer. She was the loving wife of Richard C. Cunningham of Gettysburg to whom she was married for almost 63

Obituary: Jesse Cainon Alvarez

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Jesse Cainon Alvarez, 40 of Fairfield, PA passed away at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Born April 3, 1983 in Silver Spring, Maryland, he was the son of Richard & Michele (Ascosi) Alvarez of Fairfield. Jesse was a 2001 graduate of Westminster High School and

Obituary: Margaret C. Zepp

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Margaret C. Zepp Margaret C. Zepp. 79 formerly of Westminster died early Saturday AM at Weikert’s Care Home in Littlestown. She was the wife of Harold C. Zepp who died August 15, 2015. Born December 5, 1943 in Hanover she was the daughter of Preston C. and Delia N. Flickinger Blank. … For the complete

Obituary: Dolores ‘Doey’ Gillelan

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Dolores Yvonne “Doey” Gillelan, 90, 1075 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, died at her home on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was born August 4, 1932 in Garrett County, Maryland, the daughter of the late Floyd C. and Genevieve Pope Miller. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Robert M. Gillelan, Sr. Doey was