Obituaries

William “Bill” Herman Burkett, age 81, of Shippensburg, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, surrounded by his fa… For the complete obituary, please click here.

George M. “Mike” Young, 82, Gettysburg, PA passed away, with family at his side, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the York Hospital. He was born December 15, 1941 in Chambersburg, PA the son of the late Elder George and Eleanor Winifred Shaffer Young. Mike is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gwendolyn Greene Young.

Maria A. Ponce, 78, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Wellspan York Hospital. Maria was born on November 14, 1945 in Camuy, Puerto Rico to the late Fabian Ruiz and Baldomera Rodriguez. Maria came from humble beginnings and spent most of her life helping others. She worked with the Adams County Migrant

Greg J. Walde, age 66, of Gettysburg, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his home.H… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Kenneth R. Kump, 75, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Weikert Care Home in Littlestown, PA. He was born November 9, 1948 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late Jacob and Louise Wingert Kump. His wife of 55 years, Margaret A. “Margie” Miller Kump died in 2016. Mr. Kump

arlene May (Shultz) Miller, 83 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at The Gardens Nursing Center in Gettysburg. Born September 18, 1940 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Lester & Ruth (Speelman) Shultz. Darlene was predeceased by her husband, George Robert Miller, who died in 2003. She was

Carl L. Keller, Sr., 91, of Gettysburg, PA died Sunday morning, February 4, 2024 at Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville, PA. Born May 3, 1932 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Loring V. and Elsie V. (Shartiger) Keller. He was the husband of Janice M. (Lescalleet) Keller of Gettysburg to whom he

Jacqueline June Moore 7 July 1924 – 30 January 2024 There was once a place where kids ruled, where it seemed that the sun always shone, the air was filled with laughter and excitement, friends were welcome and every moment was an opportunity for yet another joyful experience and adventure. There was a pool with

James W. Smith, 77, Orrtanna, PA passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born November 21, 1946 in York, PA the son of the late George and Ethel Foller Smith. Jim is survived by his wife, Anna Nicholas Smith. Jim was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in

Edna (Nee Scalley) O’Brien Backe entered her eternal home on February 5, 2024. She was born to William Scalley and Edna (n. Derby) on October 4, 1934, in the N.W. (Van Cortland) section of the Bronx, NYC. She spent all of her very happy young life there attending Visitation and Sacred Heart of Mary schools.

Miss Joan Thomas, GHS Educator and Guidance Counselor Miss Joan Thomas of Gettysburg, passed away quietly on January 26 at the SpiriTrust Lutheran home. She is survived by her bother Laurence E. (“Tommy”) Thomas, of Naples, Florida, and her nieces and nephews Pamela Thomas, Timothy Thomas, Laurence Thomas, Stephanie Havenstein, and Bruce Wilson, eighteen grand

Marian M. Smith, age 97, of Shippensburg, formerly of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Celebration … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Donald “Don” Harold Rhine, age 74, of Newburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Select Specialty Ho… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Clay C. Tuckey, Sr., age 81 of Biglerville, passed away February 5, 2024 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Ju… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Lisa J. Kuhn, 58, of Gettysburg passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at her home after a battle with cancer. She was born June 4, 1965 in Gettysburg to the late Robert Hoffman, Sr., and Loretta (Byers) Hoffman. Lisa worked at Giant Foods over the last 17 years, mainly in produce and the bakery

Rocklyn A. “Rocky” Harman NA… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Glenda A. Golden, age 55, of South Mountain, died Thursday, February 1, 2024 at South Mountain Restoration Center. She w… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Sandra L. “Sandy” Catchings, 75, of Gettysburg, died Sunday, January 28, 2024 peacefully at her home. Born Nov. 29, 1948 in Hanover, PA to the late Wilbur Laughman and Helen L. (Cook) Laughman. Sandy ran a child care service out of her own home for over 30 years, and touched the lives of many children

Husband, father, and grandfather, Kenelm Winslow, III died peacefully on January 28, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in New… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Janet M. McGuirk, age 82 of Biglerville, passed away January 28, 2024. She was born January 20, 1942 in Wenksville to th… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Margaret “Maggie” Elnora Fishel, age 88, of Shippensburg, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Chambersburg Hospit… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Lou Ann Miller, age 67, Gettysburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Genesis Health Care Center in Gettysburg… For the complete obituary, please click here.

James Ross Anderson, 88, of Hanover, PA, was called to his heavenly home by his Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at home with his loving wife of 7 years, Karen by his side. Born May 23, 1935, in Reading, PA, he was the devoted son of the late Russell and Margaret Anderson.Jim

Richard E. Hardman, 75, of Waynesboro, PA died suddenly, Tuesday evening, January 23, 2024. Born January 21, 1949 in Hagerstown, MD he was the son of the late Martin and Beulah (Gilland) Hardman, Sr. Mr. Hardman worked for the Fairfield Area School District as both a bus driver and custodian for many years. He also

Mary Edna Mummert, 96, Gettysburg, PA passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Genesis Gettysburg Center. She was born December 4, 1927 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late William and Elva Keckler Breighner. Her husband, Oscar Mummert died in 1994. Mary was formerly employed at Windsor Shoe Company in Littlestown, PA, the Bedford

Roland E. Hansen, 94, of Gettysburg, PA passed away Friday evening, January 26, 2024, at SpiriTrust Lutheran Village at Gettysburg, with his wife of 63 years, Martha J. (Reed) Hansen by his side. He was a humble and principled man, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Born May 10, 1929, in Northboro, Iowa, he was

Gregg A. Weaver, 65, of Gettysburg, PA passed away Sunday afternoon, January 28, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital with his loving wife, Pam by his side. Born May 2, 1958 he was the son of Richard Weaver, of Bonneauville and the late Jeanne (Smith) Weaver. Gregg was a 1976 graduate of Delone Catholic High School.

Charles D. Duke, Jr., 79, Littlestown, PA formerly of North Carolina passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Gardens at Gettysburg, PA. He was born November 13, 1944 in Cheverly, MD the son of the late Charles D. and Agnes Farrell Duke, Sr. Mr. Duke is survived by his wife, Carol Gehring Duke,

Larry J. Peters, Sr., age 86 of Biglerville, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Paramount Nursing and Rehab in Fa… For the complete obituary, please click here.

James Ross Anderson, 88, of Hanover, PA, was called to his heavenly home by his Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at home with his loving wife of 7 years, Karen by his side. Born May 23, 1935, in Reading, PA, he was the devoted son of the late Russell and Margaret Anderson.Jim

Ruth Ann Akers (nee Taylor), age 84, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024. Ruth was born on August 14, 1939, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Clarence and Nellie Irene Taylor. Following her HS graduation, Ruth met and married Benny M. Akers, who soon enlisted in the US Army. Together they began their lives

June K. Garretson June 4, 1929 – January 19, 2024 June K. Garretson passed away on Friday, January 19th with her loving family by her side. Born in Franklin Township Pennsylvania, she is the daughter of Floyd J. Kump and Bessie Sharrah Kump. She graduated from Gettysburg High School in the class of 1947. Upon

Allen J. Crouse, 96, of Fairfield, PA passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Cross Keys Village in New Oxford, PA. Born September 27, 1927 in Liberty Township, PA, son of the late Walter J. Crouse and Anna Elizabeth Harbaugh, he was one of ten children. Allen served his country with pride in

ilomena M. Fazzolari, 88 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Born July 19, 1935 in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe & Angela (Lombardo) Panetta. Mrs. Fazzolari was predeceased by her husband, Giuseppe (2004) and her son, Carmelo (2003). She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic

Alona M. McQuaid August 3, 1943- January 21, 2024 Alona M. McQuaid, 80, of Gettysburg passed away on Sunday morning, January 21, 2024 to be with her Lord in heaven and with her heavenly family. Alona will be greatly missed by her family and friends that she leaves behind. Born on August 3, 1943 in

oberta L. “Bobbie” Zolbe, 94 of Littlestown, PA passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Born in Johnstown, PA on March 12, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Perry Wayne & Blanche Ann (Miller) Cooper. Roberta was predeceased by her husband, Robert H. Zolbe, who died in 2009. She was a seamstress by

Rex Alan Craven, 77, Orrtanna, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Paramount Healthcare in Fayetteville, PA. Rex was born October 4, 1946, in Marion, Ohio, the son of the late Billy and Betty (Koehler) Craven. In 1964, Rex graduated from Harding High School in Marion. He immediately enlisted in the US Army,

Betty Leona Reilly, age 98, of Orrstown, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Orrstown Personal Care Home in Orrst… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Fred E. Nimmon, age 70, passed away January 26, 2023.  He is survived by his wife, Donna Nimmon.Professional servic… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Shirley A. Funt, 64, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on January 17, 2024 at the Wellspan Hospital in York. Born August 19, 1959 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Paul Eugene Walck, II and Carrie Rosenberry Beach. Shirley is survived by her loving husband, David A. Funt; her step-sons, Joshua Funt and Shawn Funt; her

Kathleen Ann Edwards, 76, of Gettysburg, PA formerly of Reading, PA passed away on January 15, 2024 at her home. She was born November 15, 1947 in Reading, PA to Robert Mac Edwards and Marilyn Mae (Smorey) Edwards. Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Cristal L. Renzo (David); her mother, Marilyn Edwards; her sister, Bonnie

Melissa E. LeGay, 63, York, PA formerly of Gettysburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the WellSpan York Hospital. Melissa was born November 21, 1960 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Merle F. LeGay and Margaret (Bushman) LeGay. Melissa was a resident of the Margaret E. Moul Home in York,

Connie R. Taylor, age 80 of Bendersville, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Arrangements are pending with the f… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Donald C. Hartzel, age 84 of New Oxford, formerly of Arendtsville, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at UPMC Hanove… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Donald A. Bair, age 77 of Fayetteville, formerly of Biglerville, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. All arrangemen… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Nancy L. Kane, 84, of Fairfield, PA died surrounded by her loving family Sunday afternoon, January 14, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born August 27, 1939 in Fairfield, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Eck) Weikert. She was the wife of G. Edward Kane, of Fairfield, PA to whom she

Stephen (Steve) William Jacobs, 85, of Fairfield passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Weikert’s Care Home in Littlestown. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born in Hanover on June 8,1938, Steve was the son of the late William Percy Jacobs and Eleanor Ann (Redding) Jacobs. In addition to his parents, Steve is also

John W. Springer, 85, of Gettysburg, PA passed from this life Monday afternoon, January 15, 2024 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home, Gettysburg, PA. John will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born January 31, 1938 in Emmitsburg, MD he was the son of the late Glenn and Margaret (Royer) Springer. He was the husband

atricia A.J. Richardson, 100, of Orrtanna, PA formerly of Winchester, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at her home. Born October 25, 1923, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William B. & Eleanor (Foos) Johnson. Mrs. Richardson was predeceased by her husband, Donald M. Richardson, who died in 2008.

Russel M. “Mike” Wertz, age 88 of Aspers, passed away January 15, 2024 at Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg. He was bor… For the complete obituary, please click here.

aul E. Topper, 83 of Buchanan Valley passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Born February 21, 1940 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Roger & Gertrude (Wivell) Topper. Paul is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn M. (Adelsberger) Topper. He had been

Ronald Eugene Unger, Jr., age 62 of Shippensburg, passed away January 14, 2024 at Martinsburg VA Medical Center. He was… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Anne Poindexter Stuart (formerly of Bristol, Va, 1933- 63; Coldwater, Mi, 1963-77 and Gettysburg, Pa 1977-96) died on Dec. 20th, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Gettysburg, Pa surrounded by family and wonderful Bridging Life Hospice care providers. She was born on April 8th, 1933, the daughter of Charles Carr Poindexter and Dorothy Bradley Poindexter

Randolph (Randy) Neil Smith, 71, of Fairfield, formerly of Gettysburg, passed away at his home Wednesday, January 10, 2024, after a twelve year long, courageous, and hard fought battle with cancer. Born in Aspers on October 13, 1952, Randy was the son of the late Luther Augustus and Lois Waybright Smith. After graduating from Gettysburg

Peggy L. Stine, age 82, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024 surrounded by her loving f… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Rae Harriet Rudisill, 78, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital. Rae was born on May 19, 1945 in Augusta, Maine to the late Roland Lufkin and Louise (Ashford) Lufkin. Rae worked as a secretary at the family business, Rudisill’s Screen Printing and Embroidery in Gettysburg. She

Ralph “Pete” Junior Smyth, age 82, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Claremont Nursing a… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Eugene “Gene” R. Funt, Sr., age 82, of Orrtanna, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Paramount Nursing … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Mary “Peach” L. Jumper, age 92, of Newville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Sarah Todd Nursing Ho… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Carolyn E. Minnick, 74, of York, PA passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born September 12, 1949 in Gettysburg, PA to George E. Slaybaugh, Jr. and Catherine (Speelman) Slaybaugh. Early on in Carolyn’s career she was employed as a seamstress making slip covers and draperies. She

onna Jane Hetrick Hertz Tyler, 81 of Gettysburg, PA formerly of Fairfield, PA passed away at the York Hospital on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born September 21, 1942 in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stewart & Mary Jane (Barthel) Hetrick. Donna was predeceased by her husbands, Charles Hertz and Richard “Dick”

Robert A. Hull NA… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Dean L. McCauslin, age 95 of Biglerville, passed away on January 4, 2024 at his home. He was born Thursday, October 13, … For the complete obituary, please click here.

James S. Barbour, age 70 of East Berlin, passed away January 7, 2024 at home. He was born June 5, 1953 in Gettysburg to… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Dorothy C. Brown, 97, formerly of Fairfield, died on Thursday, afternoon, January 4, 2024, at SpiriTrust Lutheran Village in Gettysburg. Born October 12, 1926, in Phenix, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Channing and Flossie (Collins) Nash. She was the wife of the late William Brown who died in 1999. They were married

“Dorothy Evelyn Held passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 8, 2023 at The Gardens of Gettysburg. She was born in Lancaster, PA on November 8, 1927, the daughter of Herman R. Helfer and Daisy O. Helfer of York, PA. She was the devoted wife of John T. Held, who pre-deceased her. She is

William G. Hudson, Sr., 71, of Fairfield, PA died Sunday evening, December 31, 2023 at his home. Born September 7, 1952 in Toledo, OH he was the son of the late Gloria Hudson Sandusky. He was the husband of the late Sharon E. (Wilson) Hudson who died 2017. Mr. Hudson was raised in Lambertville, MI.

Harvey C. Wagner, 83, of McKnightstown, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Paramount Senior Living Facility in Fayetteville, PA. Born October 29, 1940 near Dillsburg, PA to the late Raymond E. Wagner, Sr. and Mary Ann (Trostle) Wagner. Harvey is survived by his sister, Betty Waggoner; and his brothers, Marlin

Edith, “Edie”, Delores Kitzmiller, age 87, of Newburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2023 surrounded by… For the complete obituary, please click here.

James E. Seibert, age 72, of Newburg, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Mercy House in Chambersburg. He was bo… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Myrtle Ann Cline, age 78 of Gardners, passed away peacefully January 1, 2024 at Paramount Senior Living. She was born S… For the complete obituary, please click here.

John “Jack” Straka, 84, of Gettysburg, died at his home on December 26, 2023. Jack was born on June 17, 1939 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Orach Straka and his father George Straka, Jr.. Jack was married to Linda Kay Straka for 42 years who predeceased him on November 1,

Beverly Ann “Bev” Harris, age 76, of Gettysburg, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home in Gettysburg. S… For the complete obituary, please click here.

James Edward Smeltzer, III of Gettysburg, PA passed awaya on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Born on May 12, 1963 in Killeen, Texas to Lincoln S. Smeltzer and Margaret J. (Daily) Smeltzer. James is survived by his loving wife, Sandra L. Sample, cherished daughters, Evelyn G. Smeltzer and Mara L. Smeltzer, as well as his devoted

Mary L. Strausbaugh, 88, Littlestown, PA passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was born July 6, 1935 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Charles Wesley and Sadie Wagaman Crist. Her husband William J. “Bill” Strausbaugh, Sr. died in 2009. Mary was very involved with raising her family,

enneth E. Wolford, age 81 of Orrtanna, PA passed away at home surrounded by his family on December 25, 2023. Born March 28, 1942 in Cashtown, PA, he was the son of the late Albert & Olive (Pyle) Wolford. Ken is survived by his wife of fifty- four years, Edna M. (Cool) Wolford. He was

Dorothy S. Johnson, age 98 of Gettysburg, PA passed away at the Gettysburg Hospital on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Dorothy was born July 07, 1925 in Gettysburg, PA daughter of the late Lester G. & Gladys (Peters) Starry. She was predeceased by her husband, Calvin O. Johnson, (2007), her son Larry Johnson (2019), and her

Trudy Marie Greene, 79, of Hanover, PA, peacefully entered God’s eternal care, and reunited with her loving husband, Monday, December 11, 2023, in Gettysburg, PA. Born December 30, 1943, in Woodbury, New Jersey, Trudy was the daughter of the late William and Gertrude Kessler. She was the devoted wife of the late Dr. John William

Carolyn G. Batton Carolyn Grace Batton, 91, of Littlestown, died Saturday, Dec 23, 2023, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Clara Jean Rexroth, age 68 of Biglerville, passed away December 27, 2023 at WellSpan York Hospital. She was born March … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Edwin Franklin “Frank” Buck, Jr., 81, Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the York Hospital. He was born January 21, 1942, in East Stroudsburg, PA. Son of the late Edwin Franklin Buck, Sr. and Lilyan Aldred Buck, Frank was a native of Stroudsburg and a graduate of the Stroudsburg High

Victor “Vic” S. Bowders of Fairfield, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the age of 79. He was born on December 3, 1943 in Waynesboro, PA., the son of the late Frank W. Jr and Esther (Morrow) Bowders. He is survived by his wife Treva McGlaughlin Bowders, daughter Michelle Neese, stepson