Obituaries

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

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

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

Steven Wilmore Tuckey, age 69, of Biglerville, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh, during the family’s mo… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Marie Elaine Quesinberry, age 77, of Gardners, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at WellSpan York Hospital in York…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Elmer S. Fisher, age 76 of Orrstown, passed away peacefully at the home farm on Saturday, April 6, 2024. He was the son… For the complete obituary, please click here.

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,

Kathy “Shea” or “Nana” Elaine Nezat, age 62, of Shippensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Chamb… For the complete obituary, please click here.

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

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

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

Michael Herbert Sheaffer, age 83, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Wellspan York Hospital in York, PA. He was bo… For the complete obituary, please click here.

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

William O. “Bill” Unger, II NA… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Judith L. Jacoby, age 69 of Carlisle, passed away March 27, 2024 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Larry R. Wolfe, age 73, passed away on March 27, 2024 at York Hospital. He was born March 6, 1951 in Carlisle, PA. He wa… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Romaine L. Jones age 84 passed away on March 28, 2024 in Chambersburg, PA. She was born on March 18, 1940 in Shippensbur… For the complete obituary, please click here.

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

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

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.

William O. “Bill” Unger, II NA… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Finnette E. (Barkel) Egolf, age 90, a longtime resident of Somerset, PA, died March 26, 2024 in Shippensburg, PA. Finne… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Eugene Joseph Goetz stepped into the arms of his Savior on March 22, 2024. He was born April 30, 1927 in Wexford, PA to Joseph and Cecelia (Michel) Goetz and was married to Charmaine for nearly 70 years before her death in 2019. During that time, they raised their 13 children: Grant Goetz (deceased 1996),

Harold D. Naugle Jr., 75, of Fairfield, passed away in his home on Monday, March 4, 2024. Born April 3, 1948 in South Mountain, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Harold D. Naugle Sr., and Evelyn (Bigham) Naugle. Harold was lovingly known by his family as June and by his friends as Had.

Donald “Donnie” L. Patterson, 70, of Gettysburg, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Friday, March 22, 2024…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Tim F. Crouse, 85, of Gettysburg, PA died suddenly, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his home. Born April 25, 1938 at Crouse’s Junkyard in Adams County he was the son of the late Hobson and Pauline (Worley) Crouse. He was the husband of Virginia (Green) Crouse, of Gettysburg to whom he was married for 66

elen M. (Metzler) Shaffer, age 98 of Gettysburg, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Monday, March 18, 2024 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Nursing Center in Gettysburg. She was born on October 18, 1925 in Martinsburg, PA on the family dairy farm, the daughter of the late Clarence B. & Margaret L. (Honsaker) Metzler.

Charles L. Kunkleman, age 74, passed away on March 20, 2024.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time, please chec… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Janet A. Cutshall, age 83 of Gettysburg, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at her home. She was born Wednesday, July… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Charles F Underwood of Gettysburg passed at home, surrounded by family, on Monday March 11th. Charlie was born in Baltimore, MD. Son of the late Charles H Underwood and Margaret (Cassidy) Underwood. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Barbara, of 40 years. Also “his girls” Pam and her husband Kevin Pritz

Brenda (Martin) Wagner-McNabb, 55, of Gettysburg, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, March 13,2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born December 26,1968 in Gettysburg, PA. She Was the beloved daughter of Donald and Barbara (Plank) Martin of Gettysburg, PA. Brenda was the loving wife of Greg McNabb. Together they shared many grand adventures and

Barbara L. Ohl age 86 passed away March 10, 2024 at Gettysburg Center in Gettysburg PA. Born on April 28, 1937 in Baltimore MD. She was the daughter of the late George Kotis and Catherine E. Haines and step daughter of the late William Moran. She was the loving wife of the later Edward T.

Rebecca Sue (Becky) Taylor, 70, of Shippensburg, PA died peacefully on March 12, 2024 at Mercy House in Chambersburg, PA… For the complete obituary, please click here.

harlene Evonne Felton, age 38, of Biglerville, PA died suddenly at home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Born on November 26, 1985 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of Anita Perez-Thomas of Gettysburg and the late Dolphus Felton. Charlene is survived by her step-father Lawrence Thomas. She was a 2005 graduate of Gettysburg Area

Samuel Pirrello, 21, of Gettysburg, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Born on August 15, 2002 in Gettysburg, PA to his mother, Katey Wistozkey. Sam will be deeply missed by those he leaves behind including his mother Katey, grandparents, Tom and Diane Wisotzkey, great-grandmother Nancy McCleaf, great uncle Greg

Vernon Dale Lybrand, age 75 of Carlisle, passed away March 6, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born March 25, 194… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Judith “Judy” Ann Bracken, age 80, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 8, 2024, with h… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Queen I. Wileman, age 88, of New Oxford, passed away March 10, 2024 at Spirit Trust Lutheran Village in Gettysburg. She … For the complete obituary, please click here.

John Barry Powell, age 79 of Gettysburg, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at his home. He was born Wednesday, June 28,… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Michael Wasil Mahalage, 87, of Littlestown, passed away at his home on March 1st in the loving care of family. Mike was known to many of his friends at “High Roller.” He resided in Gettysburg for many years prior to his retirement. Mike was born in Mahanoy City, PA was the son of the late

Becky Elizabeth Forbus, age 52 of Greencastle, passed away March 2, 2024 at her home. She was born December 8, 1971 in C… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Richard William Tosten, 85, of Gardners, PA, passed away peacefully at Gettysburg Hospital on March 3, 2024, surrounded … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Marlin C. Cluck, 83, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born July 25, 1940 in Gettysburg the son of the late Kermit and Beatrice Weaver Cluck. His wife, Sandra Reck Cluck died in 2017. Marlin attended Gettysburg High School (Class of 1957). He then served over

nn Viersma, 91 of Gettysburg, PA died peacefully on Friday, March 01, 2024 at her home. Born June 15, 1932 in the Netherlands, she was the daughter of the late Hendrick & Rinje vanderWay. Ann was predeceased by her husband, Wiebe Viersma (2022) and her son, Howard Viersma (1986). She and her late husband had

James Roe Ketchum died February 21, 2024, in Carlisle, PA. Born in Rochester, NY in 1939, Jim grew up Clyde, NY and graduated in 1960 from Colgate University with a Bachelor’s degree in political science. Later that year, he moved to Washington, DC, to begin law school, but took a fortuitous detour when he accepted

D. Jane Williams, 91, Gettysburg, died Thursday, February 29, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. Her husband of 54 years, William J. “Bill” Williams, died March 25, 2008. Born January 19,1933, in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer “Jake” and Anna (Shealer) Dracha. Jane weighed just 3 lbs.

Alexis Grace Meyers, 20 months, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 29, 2024. She passed away peacefully… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Beverly “Bev” Ann Baughman, age 85, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024 surrounded by… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Patricia “Pat” Ann Wileman, age 64, of Aspers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by her fami… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Joan E. (Hartzell) Bryce, 91, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the SpiriTrust Lutheran Home in Gettysburg, PA. The daughter of the late Crosby N. Hartzell and Rhoda G. (Thompson) Hartzell, she was born December 15, 1932, in Gettysburg, PA. After her 1951 graduation from Gettysburg High School, Joan studied

Nadia Nora Hulse, age 94, of Aspers, passed away February 26, 2024 at Cross Keys Village. Born April 4, 1929 in Cologne,… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Scott Larry Homan, age 57, of New Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at WellSpan York Hospital in York. H… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Frank G. Morte, age 95, of Rocklin CA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, surrounded by his family at… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Denise Mary Hogan, age 71, of Shippensburg, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mech… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Carol Jean Aley McFeely, 83, formerly of Shippensburg, PA, died after a short illness on February 24, 2024. She was born… For the complete obituary, please click here.

David M. Lawver, 54, York, PA formerly of Biglerville, PA passed away at his home in York, PA suddenly on Tuesday, February 21, 2024. He was born January 16, 1970 in Gettysburg, PA the son of Gerald and Gayla Feeser Lawver of Biglerville, PA. Dave was a member of the Foursquare Church in Gettysburg, PA.

Jerry “JD” Miller, age 89, of Biglerville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, surrounded b… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Mark R. Keller, Sr., 72, of Littlestown, PA died Monday morning, February 19, 2024 at his home. Born January 7, 1952 in Reading, PA he was the son of the late Raoul Keller and Betty Jane (Gotchall) Harding. He was the husband of Constance “Connie” (Linard) Keller of Littlestown, PA to whom he was married

Florence E. Entenmann, 88, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Transitions Healthcare. She was born March 27, 1935 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Clarence and Alice Overholtzer Sanders. Florence was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She graduated from St. Francis Elementary School and Delone Catholic

arol L. “G-Mal” Lawver, 64 of Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly on Monday, February 19, 2024 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born August 17, 1959 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late John & Erma (Kauffman) Naugle. Carol was predeceased by her husband, Douglas R. Lawver, Sr. who died in 2015. She had

Jean B. Behney, age 90 of York Springs, PA, passed away on February 19, 2024 at Brethren Home, New Oxford from Parkinson… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Linda Louise (Seidel) Adelsberger, 70, of Biglerville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2024 with her family by her side. Linda was born July 18, 1953 in Gettysburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late M. Ruth (Kaas) and Robert Seidel, Sr. She is survived by her loving husband of 45

Mary Jane Williams Obituary Mary Jane Williams, 99 years of age, passed away peacefully February 16, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover surrounded by family members. She was born December 12, 1924 in Syracuse, NY. Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Richard Edgar Williams in 1994. She

Obituary for Betty R. Culp Betty Lizbeth (Rice) Culp of Gardners, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024 in the Comfort Care unit at Gettysburg Hospital surrounded by family. Born March 17, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alverta (Cluck) Rice of Guernsey along with her 14 siblings. Betty was fifth

Dulce Eneida Cruz-Nieves, age 89 of Shippensburg, passed away February 17, 2024 at home. She was born August 24, 1934 in… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Marianne J. Welch, 94, of Fairfield, PA died Monday morning, February 12, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born October 22, 1929 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Friederich and Anna (Schroer) Freyth. She was the wife of the late US Army Retired Major General James S. Welch, who died September 13,

Robert (Bob) E. Baker, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Born on February 18, 1935 in Biglerville, … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Stanley “Stan” Kenneth Group, age 82, of Gardners, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, surrounded by… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Albert F. Keer, age 91, of Shippensburg, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Mercy House in Chamber… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Daniel G. O’Dell, 70, of Gettysburg, passed away Sunday morning, February 11th, 2024 at College Manor Assisted Living in Lutherville, MD with family and caregivers by his side.    Dan was born August 29th, 1953 to Wenzel C. and Dorothy J. (Rosensteel) O’Dell of Gettysburg. As a boy, he spent summers with his Aunt Cackie and

Donna Regina Tyler, 86, born on March 11, 1937, passed away peacefully at her home in McSherrystown on February 12, 2024. She was born in Gettysburg Annie Warner Hospital and grew up in Littlestown, PA. She was raised by her mother, Catherine (Wisotzkey) Frock and attended schools in Littlestown. In her early years, along with

MickeyAnn Balog, 79, Cashtown, PA 17310, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024. She was born April 30, 1944 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Dorsey A. and Betty Landis Shultz. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Patrick Paul Balog. MickeyAnn was a member of the Class of 1962 in Gettysburg

David “Dave” DeOms, Loving Father and Grandfather, 73, of Gettysburg, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Born on Thursday, January 18, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland, He was the son of James “Bud” and Grace Chapman DeOms. After graduating high school, he had an interest in

Robert F. Bush, 80, of Gettysburg, PA passed Friday evening, February 9, 2024 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg, PA. Born June 3, 1943, in Parkersburg, WV, he was the son of the late Arnett L. and Ruth E. (Pickens) Bush. Robert worked for Brown’s Ranch for over 50 years. He was well known as “The Corn

Linda K. Oller, 75 of Orrtanna, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Genesis Gettysburg Center. Born October 05, 1948 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late William & Ethel (Kump) Cullison. Linda was predeceased by her husband, Donald B. Oller, who died on April 25, 2012. She was a

Larry J. Redding, 72, of Gettysburg passed away on Tuesday, Feburary 13, 2024 as a result of a traffic accident. He was the son of the late Kenneth Redding and Janet (Lawver) Redding. He was born July 19, 1951 in Gettysburg, PA. Larry graduated from Biglerville High School in 1970. He served in the US

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Nellie R. (Kane) Heller, 87, of Aspers on February 11th, 2024. She … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Mary R. Heller, age 84 of Orrtanna, passed away February 11, 2024 at Country Meadows, Mechanicsburg. She was born Septem… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Gary L. Dick, 78, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital. Born May 5, 1945 in Gettysburg, PA to the late Enoch and Catherine (Leatherman) Dick. Gary graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1963. He was a member of the Buchanon Valley Fish and Game, Adams Co.