Obituaries

Lucille M. Parrell, 85, formerly of McAdoo, entered eternal rest Thursday morning, at Paramount Senior Living in Gettysburg. She was born March 22, 1937 in McAdoo, the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Friendy) Bonafair. She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Parish, McAdoo. In retirement, Lucille enjoyed spending time with her

Judy Martin Shapiro, 79, passed away on March 2nd, 2023. Judy was born in Spokane, WA on October 23rd, 1943 to the late Col. Whitfield Anthony Martin and Evelyn (Hale) Martin. Judy graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in Alexandria, Virginia. She attended college prior to marrying and starting her own family, also in Alexandria.

Freja Lake Eichorn, infant daughter of Adam Joseph Eichorn and Leah Cummings Troup-Eichorn passed away March 5, 2023 at … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Arlene B. Zellner, 88, of Palmyra, formerly of Gettysburg, East Stroudsburg and Catasauqua PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. She is survived by two children: Kathy, of Eldersburg, MD, wife of John Saxton; and Gary, of Palmyra, PA, husband of Carol. She had three grandchildren: Ryan Zellner (Jessica), John Saxton(Rebekka), and Matthew Saxton;

ames R. Lauritsen, 75, of New Oxford, PA, formerly of Gettysburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. Born September 24, 1947 in New Brunswick, NJ, he was the son of the late Raymond & Gladys (Hoover) Lauritsen. James is survived by his wife of 52 years, Celeste (Sepanek) Lauritsen. He

Shirley Dunkinson, age 87, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at Caroline’s Hospice House in Harrisbur… For the complete obituary, please click here.

C. Jean Slaybaugh, age 95 of Biglerville, passed away February 28, 2023 at home.  She was born January 9, 1928 in B… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Jeanne M. Kennedy, age 69, of Biglerville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 surrounded by her family… For the complete obituary, please click here.

William S. Spicer, Sr., 96, of Gettysburg, PA died Thursday evening, February 23, 2023 at his home. Born February 19, 1927 in Harland, KY he was the son of the late Charles and Addie (Neal) Spicer. He was the husband of Barbara M. (Speelman) Spicer, of Gettysburg to whom he was married to for 40

Lawrence Edward Swartz, age 74, of Upperstrasburg, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at her home. He was bor… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Elaine M. Galusha, age 79, of Arendtsville, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. She … For the complete obituary, please click here.

David E. McDannell, 63, of Fairfield, PA died Friday morning, February 17, 2023 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born June 20, 1959 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Wayne and Ruth (Kepner) McDannell. He is survived by his wife, Dolly A. (Naugle) McDannell, of Fairfield whom he has been with for 42

McKinsey A. Caraway, 44, of Gettysburg, PA died on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born June 2, 1978, at Fort McClellan in Alabama. McKinsey worked as a Doctors Assistant at Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania. She continued her education with desire to complete her bachelor’s degree. McKinsey is survived by her loving

Trish-Ann E. Weishaar, 45, of Downingtown, PA died suddenly on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Chester County Hospital. Born July 9, 1977, in Gettysburg PA, she was the daughter of Ronald J. Weishaar of Cashtown, and Karen H. Bumgardner Weishaar of Gettysburg. She was the beloved wife of Demetris Myrick, and devoted mother of

Sue A. Orndorff passed away on February 19, 2023, after an odds-defying battle with cancer that she fought with tremendous courage, dignity, and grace. She was born July 18, 1964, to the late Vernon and Mary(Bupp) Kepner. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years Bradley; her “greatest accomplishments,” sons Jordan Orndorff and

Geraldine O’Brien Markle, 89, Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was born October 29, 1933 in Fort Dodge, Iowa the daughter of the late John and Anastasia Sullivan O’Brien. Her husband, Donald E. Markle (married 1980) died in 2018. Mrs. Markle was an active member of St.

Shirley Wirth, age 77, Gettysburg, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at her home in Gettysburg. She was born Fr… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Patricia, “Pat”, Wool, age 85, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023 at her home. She was… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Shirley May McCauslin, age 81, of Biglerville, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was b… For the complete obituary, please click here.

John R. Van Der Cruyssen, 62, of Cascade, MD died suddenly, February 13, 2023 at his home. Born November 27, 1960 in Lake Worth, FL he was the son of the late Jon and Emmy Van Der Cruyssen. He was the loving husband of Marguerite “Peggy” (Paul) Van Der Cruyssen to whom he was married

Charles Rentsel, 74, Tract Road, Fairfield, PA passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the York Hospital. He was born January 23, 1949 in Fairfield, PA the son of the late Lee and Stella Ginter Rentsel. Charlie is survived by his wife, Janie Weikert Rentsel, they have been together 44 years and married 18 years.

James, “Jim”, L. Godfrey, age 90, of Newburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023 at his daughter’s home… For the complete obituary, please click here.

William R. “Bill” Newman of Fairfield passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on Monday February 6, 2023 at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Grace Jane McKeever. Bill was born December 25, 1927 in Fairfield. He was the son of the late Edward and Stella

enneth E. Bull, 67 of Littlestown, PA died suddenly at his home on February 13, 2023. Born in Hanover, PA on April 24, 1955, he was the son of the late Floyd & Mildred (Jones) Bull. Ken was a 1973 graduate of North Carroll High School. He work in the construction field as a carpenter

Kathleen M. Lane, 88, of Fairfield, PA died Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Aiken, SC. Born July 8, 1934 in Belfast, Ireland she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah (Martin) Mulholland. She was the wife of the late Richard F. Lane who died January 20, 2005. Mrs. Lane

Dolores Betsy Gilbert, age 54 of Gettysburg, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Robert Donald Watson, age 86 of Aspers, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. He was bo… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Shirley A. Kuhn, 83, The Brethren Home Community, formerly of Gettysburg, PA passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Brethren Home. She was born March 9, 1939 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Cletus and Oneida Foulk Sanders. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Donald Kuhn. Shirley was an

John A Cool, age 90, of Biglerville, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. He was bor… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Robert Gerald “Jerry” Martin, age 80, of Gettysburg, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at his residence. He was bo… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Jaime Lopez Fabian, age 41 of Chambersburg passed away February 6, 2023 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Ronald Pirog, Ph.D., 79, Gettysburg, PA passed away surrounded by his family after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Providence Place in Chambersburg, PA. Ron was born September 18, 1943 in Manchester, NH the son of the late John and Marion Sakalay Pirog. Ron is survived by his wife, Mary

William Harold Hardy Jr. 80, of Gettysburg, PA entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the Hanover Hospital. He was born March 6, 1942 in Washington D.C. to the late William Harold Hardy Sr. and Beverly (Waite) Hardy. William was a proud Military Veteran and served his country with honor in the

YUTHUD RUSSELL OBERDICK, 79, Gettysburg PA….. a beloved high school teacher in U.S. and World History at Chantilly High School in Fairfax County, VA for 30 years, died on February 3, 2023 in Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, Maryland after complications from gall bladder surgery. Yuthud Oberdick was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 24,

Gary Walter Underwood, Sr. 76, of Littlestown, PA died Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was born January 17, 1947 in Baltimore, MD to the late Walter Ambler Underwood and Phyllis Elaine (Walters) Underwood. Gary worked for J. Schoeneman in Owings Mills, MD until they closed then worked as a doorman at BJs Wholesale in Westminster,

Milton D. ‘Babe’ Moyer, 95, Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born Jersey Shore PA March 19 1927; parents Gordon and Eva Moyer. Graduated from Gettysburg High School class of 1946 and from Lycoming College in 1951. He was a World War II Navy Corpsman. Moved to

Hazel Jacoby, 93, Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at her home. She was born February 16, 1929 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Orville and Ruth Shultz Jacoby, Sr. Hazel was a member of the Gettysburg Church of the Brethren. For several years she was employed at

David “Davey” C. Byers, age 66 of Gardners, passed away February 3, 2023 at home. He was born September 16, 1956 in Cham… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Joanne M. Hinkle, age 75 of York Springs, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at her home. She was born Friday, Augus… For the complete obituary, please click here.

uth M. (Kinnunen) Baker passed away on Monday, January 30 at age 90. She was the wife of Ralph W Baker Sr. both of Gettysburg. She was born in the Bronx, NY on April 13, 1932 to Matti and Hanna (Pouttu) Kinnunen, she was a first generation Finnish American. At age 10 they moved to

Frank S. Kochniarczyk, 85, of Gettysburg, PA died Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born December 9, 1937 in Chicago, IL he was the son of the late Stanley and Sophie (Moczarna) Kochniarczyk. He was the husband of H. Jeanne (Criss) Kochniarczyk, of Gettysburg to whom he was married to for 49 years.

Mary Lou Sensenig, 81, of Hanover, PA passed away on Tuesday morning, January 31, 2023 after a short illness at her home. Born September 28, 1941 in Ephrata, PA she was the daughter of the late Martha Sensenig Shelly, who died June 2006 and Jacob S. Sensenig, who died March 1978. She attended Sonlight Christian

Mary Jane (Crabill) Waybright 96 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at The Lorien in Taneytown, MD with her family by her side. Mrs. Waybright was predeceased by her beloved husband of 75 years, Wilbur H. Waybright, who died May 20, 2021. She was born October 20, 1926 in Gettysburg, daughter

Lillian A. “Lil” Paugh, 83, Benning Avenue, Gettysburg PA passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Hanover Hospital. She was born November 25, 1939 in Holly Grove, W. VA. the daughter of the late Lloyd and Bertha Saddle Rhodes. Lil was a home care nurse in the area for many years. She loved

Arthu E. Byers Arthur E. “Art” Byers, 76, of Littlestown, died Sunday, Jan 29, 2023 at his home. Born Aug 6, 1946 in Gettysburg,… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Alexander Riley, age 87, of Gettysburg passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. He was bo… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Fred Horak, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away Thursday, January 12 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital in Pennsylvania. He was 84 years old. He was born Frederick John Horak in 1938 in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, to the late Frederick and Gertrude Horak, nee Kreuz. He was the oldest of four siblings. Fred felt a

Marshall Hawbaker passed at his Biglerville residence on Friday, January 27, 2023.Arrangements are incomplete at th… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Gregory Dixon, age 73 , passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born June 19, 1949.Pro… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Doris J. Nagle Monn, 91, of Fairfield passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Gardens at Gettysburg, PA. She was born August 27, 1931 in Littlestown, PA the daughter of the late Raymond and Marion Hawk Reed. Her husband, Robert E. Monn died May, 2022. Doris and her husband were very involved at Wesley

Randall Luther Hinkle, age 67, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Richard Delmolino, 83, of Gettysburg, PA, formerly of Pittsfield, MA and Bonita Springs, FL died Monday, January 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 26, 1939, Richard was the son of Emilio and Faustina (Serra) Delmolino and the husband of Linda L (Castellini) Delmolino of Gettysburg to whom he was

Frank Darby Moran, III, 40, Gettysburg, PA died suddenly at his home on Monday, January 16, 2023. He was born August 3, 1982 at the Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD to Frank Darby Moran, Jr. and Cecilia A. (Jenkins) Moran. Frank was a proud military veteran who served his country with honor and

Diane L. Wisotzkey of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Genesis Gettysburg Center on her 73rd birthday surrounded by family. She was born January 13, 1950 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late George W. and Margaret Kunkle Taughinbaugh. Diane is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Joseph

Minerva K. (Warrenfeltz) Trimmer, age 88, a longtime resident of Greencastle, most recently of Shippensburg, passed away… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Joe Newton Taylor, age 86, of Greencastle, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital. He w… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Evelyn F. Parks, age 90 of Doylesburg, passed away January 17, 2023 at Chambers Point Nursing Care Center. She was born… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Franklin E. Martin, Jr., age 70, of Newburg, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital. … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Geraldine A. Cooley, age 80, passed away January 13, 2023 at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the widow of Ow… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Barbara “Barb” E. Schildt, 78, of Biglerville, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on January 13, 2023 at UPMC Harr… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Loretta Myrtle Sandoe, age 85, of Biglerville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023 at her home in Biglerv… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Emily L. Swift, 78, of Gettysburg, PA died Thursday evening, January 12, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare. Born May 31, 1944 in Berwick, PA she was the daughter of Alfred Roberts and the late Clara (Kershner) Roberts. Mrs. Swift loved the arts and enjoyed painting, crocheting, and needle point. She was an advocate of the church

Scott P. Schriver, age 77 of Bendersville, passed away January 12, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Guy L. Tanger, age 97, of York Springs, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at UPMC Carlisle. He was bor… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Maxine Tenney, 85, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was born January 27, 1937 in Cassity, West Virginia to the late Clarence Fincham and Mary (Shiflet) Fincham. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, whom she

Kathy Lynne Pritt, age 58 of Gettysburg, PA passed away at The Gettysburg Hospital on Friday, January 6, 2023 after a long illness. Born October 6, 1964 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of Marie Sue Pritt of Cashtown, PA and the late James M. Pritt who died in 2011. Kathy worked for many years

Known by such nicknames as “Tex”, “Surfin Fox”, “Fox”, “PopPop”, or “Bob”, Robert S. Bowers passed away at the age of 93 on January 2, 2023 at his eldest daughter’s home in Winchester Virginia. He was a great father, teacher, coach, grandfather, and friend and will be truly missed. Born in York, Pennsylvania, Bob graduated

Edgar F. Huffner, age 96, of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his fami… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Eileen J. Aronhalt, 81, Aspers, PA passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was born May 17, 1941 in Ohio the daughter of the late Wilfred Aronhalt and Marguerite Lopp. Eileen had many careers throughout her lifetime. She found great joy working with various sutlers and Civil War Reenactors in

Thelma S. Strausbaugh, 70, New Oxford, PA formerly of Fairfield, PA passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Genesis Gettysburg Center, Gettysburg, PA. She was born April 9, 1952 in Martinsburg, W. VA. the daughter of the late Harry Hahn and Frances Holton. Her husband of 48 years, Melvin “Buster” Strausbaugh died in 2020. Thelma

rank A. McGregor, of Seven Valleys PA, (formally of Plainsboro, NJ and Brooklyn, NY) passed away December 17, 2022. Frank was born in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad on November 8, 1950 to the late Sylvester and Nancy McGregor. Frank is survived by his wife, Terry (Henry); daughters Emma McGregor and Laura Smith; grandson Declan Smith; and brothers,

earl M. Keckler, 93 of Gettysburg, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023 at The Brethren Home at Cross Keys Village. Born May 29, 1929 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Preston & Mary (Lentz) Rudisill. Pearl was predeceased by her husband, Hugh F. Keckler, who died in 1984.

George Karabanoff, 92, of Ellicott City, MD died Tuesday afternoon, January 3, 2023 at the Gettysburg Hospital, PA. Born March 12, 1930 in Laredo, TX, he was the son of the late Nikolas and Josephine Karabanoff. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Mattes) Karabanoff, of Ellicott City, MD to whom he was married for 54

Robert Peter Zucconi, age 71, of Orrstown, PA passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Doris Jean O’Roark of Gettysburg, PA passed away peacefully at her home in the loving arms of family on Dec. 28th, 2022. She was born December 1st, 1946 in Harrisonburg, VA. She was the daughter of the late Velma K. Woodward and James F. Cline Sr. She was an avid gardener with love of flowers,

Timothy K. Bollinger, 70, of Gettysburg, PA, died Saturday morning, December 24, 2022 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Tim was born September 25, 1952 to Kathryn (Kay) and Charles (Jake) Bollinger and was a life-long Gettysburg resident. He was a graduate of Gettysburg High School. In his early careers Tim worked for Keller Automotive, owned his

Ronald “Ron” A. Fryling, 64, of New Oxford, PA, passed away on January 2, 2023 at UPMC Hanover Hospital after a brief illness. Born July 4, 1958 in York, he was the son of the late Sarah (Mason) Fryling and the late Dr. Robert H. Fryling. Ron is survived by his stepmother, Patricia (Graveure) Fryling

MaryAnna Virgnia Baker Martin, 84, of Gettysburg, PA died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill, PA. Born September 7, 1938 in Gettysburg she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Blanche (Bowmaster) Baker. Ms. Martin worked as an executive secretary at various places throughout her career most recently at the

Ralph D. Carey, age 83, of Gettysburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born i… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Dolly V. Mickley, age 89 of Fairfield, passed away January 4, 2023 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born January 5, 1933… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Helen Marie Godfrey, age 89, of Newburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Green Ridge Village of Newville. S… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Ruth E. Yager, formerly of Livingston, California, passed away on December 29th, 2022 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. She was born Feb. 21, 1927 in Minnesota, the daughter of Christian and Alvina (Reuter) Demro. She was raised and educated in Iowa, where she was joined in matrimony with Vince Yager. To this union three children were born.

teven J. Rodetsky Steven J. Rodetsky, 90, of Fairfield, passed away at his home after a long illness on Friday, December 30, 2022. Born January 11, 1932 in Rivesville, W.V., he was the son of the late Stephen P. and Antoinette (Solovieff) Rodetsky. Steve was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife of

Beatrice Hall, age 89, of Chambersburg, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Chambersburg Hospital. Professiona… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Nancy G. Smith, age 84, of Waynesboro, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Quincy Village in Waynesboro, PA…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Albert Albanowski, Jr., 79, of Gettysburg, PA, passed away from a long illness on December 26, 2022 after spending Christmas with his wife and children. Albert was born on January 24, 1943 in the south side of Pittsburgh, PA. His parents were Albert Albanowski, Sr. and Martha Albanowski. He went to Point Park College after

Sylvia Joan Weaver slipped away peacefully, Monday evening, December 26, 2022. She was born February 20, 1939 in Corvallis, Oregon to Rolland Scott and Frances Madge (Loudenslager) Scott. She attended a variety of schools in Michigan, England, and New York State, as her father was a veterinarian in the U.S. Air Force. She graduated from

arilyn Hunger White, 94 formerly of Gettysburg, PA passed away on December 7, 2022 in Wayne, PA. Born May 16, 1928 in Lorain, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Frederick & Florence (Miller) Hunger. Marilyn resided with her daughter, Nancy Hicks, for the past five years. She is survived by her children, Beth

Robert Burgess Nash, age 96 of New Oxford, PA, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at the Gardens at Gettysburg.&nbs… For the complete obituary, please click here.