Obituaries

Theodore W. “Ted” Koch, 80, Gettysburg, PA passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg, PA. He was born August 16, 1941 in Washington, DC the son of the late Frederick T. and Bertha Walker Koch. His wife, Judith N. Milner Koch died in 2016. Early in Ted’s career he was a police

D. Bernice Smale, 98 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born July 12, 1923 in Ringwood, IL, she was the daughter of the late Ben & Julia (Rothermel) Justen. Bernice was predeceased by her husband, John Henry Smale, who died in 1962. She served as an administrative

Carrie A. Wampler, age 84, of Aspers, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at York Hospital. She was born Tuesday, February … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Margaret G. Deist, 69, of Chambersburg, PA, formerly of Orrtanna, died Sunday evening, June 5, 2022 at her home in Chambersburg. Born July 17, 1952 in Tacoma Park, MD she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Bertha (Poole) Moore. She was the wife of Mark A. Deist of Chambersburg to whom she was

Paula B. Grimsley, 89, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 27, 2022. She was born in St. Florian, Austria, on June 8, 1932, to Johann Bachmaier and Maria (Poppl) Bachmaier. Paula is predeceased by her husband, Carl E. Grimsley, who passed away in 1983 and is buried at Arlington National

John P. Clouse, age 81, of Shippensburg, formerly of Gardners, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Shippensburg Healthca… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Marilyn M. Rishell, 92, of Gettysburg, PA died Sunday afternoon, May 22, 2022, at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born June 26, 1929, in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Hazel McMurray. She was the wife of the late Lt. Col. Clair Lyle Rishell who died May 21, 2011. They were married

Joseph D. Miller, 93 of Biglerville, PA passed away at his home early Monday, May 30, 2022 after a long illness. Born in Franklin Township, Adams County, he was the son of the late Frank E. & Cora Muriel (Riegle) Miller. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Geneva G. (Bowling) Miller. Joseph

Willard “Skip” Biba, 75 of Oglesby, IL, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2022 while on vacation visiting family in Gettysburg, PA of natural causes. Skip is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wendy (Warren) Biba; his children, Ray (Michaela) Biba, Traci (Kevin) Koehler, Tina Biba and Ryan (Trisha) Biba; grandchildren Nickolas (Charlotte) Koehler,

Annie Elizabeth (Stem) McClain, 89, of Fairfield, PA passed away Thursday evening, June 2, 2022 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Ira W. McClain who passed May 21, 2021. They were married 70 years. She was the daughter of the late John and Alice (Warren)

Seth Radzieski, age 34, passed away May 27, 2022. He was born June 24, 1987. Professional services have been entruste… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Federico Gomez Lima, age 98, of San Benito, Peten, Guatemala, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Chambersburg Hospit… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Gene R. Motter, 86, of Gettysburg, PA died Thursday afternoon, May 26, 2022 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born June 16, 1935 in White Hall, PA he was the son of the late G. Edwin and Ruth (Sheely) Motter. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joann (Hench) Motter who died July 13, 2019.

On May 26, 2022, Marjorie Cunningham Reedy of Pumping Station Road, Fairfield, PA. walked quietly out of this earthly realm into the arms of her Lord. Born December 31, 1923, she was the oldest of six children born to John N. Cunningham and Madeline (Stitely) Cunningham. She was a lifelong member of St. Francis Catholic

Donna Marie Doxzen, 67 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Transitions Nursing Center in Gettysburg. Born October 5, 1954 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of Raymond “Bob” Doxzen of Gettysburg and the late Joan Marie Doxzen. Donna was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in

Robert E. Smith (Bob), 79, of York Springs, entered into God’s eternal rest on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Gettysburg Hospi… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Carol A. Baker, 64, of Gettysburg, PA died Monday, May 23, 2022 at Cadia Health Care in Hyattsville, MD. Born April 2, 1958 in Frankfurt, Germany she was the daughter of John and Kathe (Geisser) Baker, of Fairfield, PA. Carol was a 1976 graduate of Fairfield High School. She received computer training from the University

Leonora D. Fleet, 85, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Gettysburg Center, Gettysburg, PA. She was born May 22, 1936 in Washington, DC the daughter of the late James Bernie Duffy and Lillian Augusta Reiley Duffy. Her husband of 52 years, William M. Fleet died in 2007. Loni and her family

Alverta Goetz, 97, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Born April 20, 1925 in Lemoyne, PA the daughter of the late Jesse and Kathryn (Biesecker) Landis. She graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1943. Alverta married Robert K. Goetz in 1946 and she had three children. She was employed at Letterkenny

Adelene Gertrude Sentz (Diehl) Kirkham, 95 of Gettysburg passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was born July 15, 1926 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Lester and Ruth (Miller) Sentz. Adelene is survived by her loving husband Kenneth C. Kirkham. She is also survived by her three

Ronald, “Ronnie”, Lee Farner, age 71, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his residence in Shippensburg. He was born Jan… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Leonard O. Zimmerman, age 22, of Shippensburg, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 in Tyro, VA. He was born Tuesday, June 8… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Russell D. Hawk Sr., age 43 of York Springs, passed away May 15, 2022 at home. He was born December 26, 1978 to Robert H… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Anna (Kurland) M. Jengeleski of Shippensburg and formerly of North Plainfield, NJ and Kulpmont, PA passed away peacefull… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Ralph J. Carbaugh, Sr., age 86, of Gettysburg, passed away May 18, 2022 at Transitions Health Care Center in Gettysburg…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Lydia R. Singley, age 94, of New Oxford, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at Crosskeys Brethren Home in New Oxford. She … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Bradley Scott Pabody peacefully passed away at his home in Gettysburg on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Brad was born March 16, 1957 in Savannah, Georgia. He was the son of Nancy (Hoadley) Pabody and the late Ernest Pabody. He retired after serving twenty-five years as the Branch Chief of the National Fire Data Center under

Mary Lou Crutchfield, 84, of Gettysburg, PA died Sunday morning, May 15, 2022 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home, Gettysburg. Born November 22, 1937 in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Mildred (Bessette) Gosselin. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Richard C. Crutchfield, Jr., of Gettysburg to whom she

Earl (Bill) W. Kuykendall, 72, of Fairfield, PA died Monday evening, May 16, 2022 at the Waynesboro Hospital. Born May 31, 1949 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Earl B. and Theda (Izer) Kuykendall. He was the husband of Sharon M. Kuykendall, of Fairfield to whom he was married to for

Jean Thérèse LaRue McCullough, age 91, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2022. She was born in her grandmother’s house in Clifton Heights, PA on April 20th, 1931 to William and Marie LaRue. Jean graduated from Little Flower High School in Philadelphia in 1949, attended St, Joseph’s University in Brooklyn, New York

Kimberly A. Slonaker, age 53 of Chambersburg, passed away May 11, 2022 at home. She was born March 2, 1969 in Washington… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Phyllis Ann Hykes, age 89, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born Marc… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Sandra Kay (Geagley) Reed of Providence Place in Chambersburg, PA, left this world and into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. She received her Angel Wings on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was the first born to her parents on January 23, 1938 in Bedford,

Michael S. “Mike” Bacon, 63 of Gettysburg, PA passed away at his home on Thursday, May 12, 2022 with his family by his side. Born in Gettysburg on December 19, 1958, he was the son of the late John E. & Barbara C. Bacon. Mike was a veteran of the United States Air Force and

George W. Defenderfer, age 94, of Chambersburg, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Sa… For the complete obituary, please click here.

John Robert Van Holt, Born January 12, 1933, passed away on May 7, 2022, at West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg, PA at … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Charlotte Mae (Brown) McDannell, 98 of Gettysburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Paramount Living Center in Fayetteville, PA. Born January 13, 1924 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Nellie (Overholtzer) Brown. Charlotte was predeceased by her late husband, Harry E. McDannell, Sr. who died in

Carolyn Snyder Lott, age 88, of Gardners PA, passed away Saturday, May 7th, 2022, in her home. Carolyn was born February 10, 1934 in Gettysburg PA. She grew up on a fruit farm in Adams County Pennsylvania and earned a bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College, where she belonged to the Delta Gamma sorority and played

Philip L. Yasovsky, 77 of Chambersburg, PA passed away at his home on Sunday, May 08, 2022. Born June 15, 1944 in Carlisle, PA he was the son of the late Peter & Anna (Fetters) Yasovsky. Philip was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Patricia A. Yasovsky, who died January 2, 2022. He attended

Julianne Harrison, age 60 of Shippensburg, passed away April 30, 2022 at home. She was born July 4, 1961 in Harrisburg, … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Norma D. Pantzer NA… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Virginia Mae (DeHaven) Speelman, 107, of Gettysburg, PA died Saturday, April 30, 2022 at The Gardens of Gettysburg, three days after her 107th birthday. Born April 27, 1915 in Berkley Springs, WV, she was the daughter of the late Franklin M. and Della Grace (Lutman) DeHaven. She was the wife of the late Barthal Speelman,

Darryl Thomas Smith, 74, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 11, 1947 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late Thomas Millard Smith and Grace B. Plaine Smith of Taneytown, MD. Darryl is survived by his wife, Dorrene Haines Smith. Darryl

Robert E. “Bob” Monn, 93 of Fairfield, PA passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at The Gardens in Gettysburg, PA. He was born April 24, 1929 in Waynesboro, PA, son of the late Harrison & Hazel Monn. Bob is survived by his wife, Doris J. (Reed) Nagle Monn. He was employed for over 30

Nancy A. Hartman, 72, of Gettysburg, PA died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the York Hospital. Born November 8, 1949 in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Bender) Carl. She was the wife of John D. Hartman, of Gettysburg to whom she was married to for 50 years. Mrs.

Our warrior has laid down her sword and shield. Martha G. “Deeny” (Scott) Robison, 89, of Fairfield, PA passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, surrounded by her children, at The Gardens of Gettysburg. Martha was born in Fairfield, March 2, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Edith (Recard) Scott.

Louene M. Warrenfeltz passed away on April 29, 2022 at her daughter, Sharon’s home in Dillsburg, where she was cared for… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Glenn Edward Smith, age 92, of Aspers, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Ge… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Glenn, “Woody”, Robert Woodward, Sr., age 93, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at his residence in Orrtanna. He was b… For the complete obituary, please click here.

James W. Sexton, 87, New Oxford, PA passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg, PA. He was born July 28, 1934 in Titusville, PA the son of the late James W. and Elaine Reib Sexton. Jim graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in Titusville, and Allegheny College in Meadville, PA.

Ann Lucille Nevitt, 99, Gettysburg, PA passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at her home. She was born November 22, 1922 in Irvington, VA the daughter of the late William W. and Annie Sanders Broadus. She was the widow of the late Reverend Canon Benjamin W. Nevitt (Lt Col USAFR). She graduated from Roosevelt High

Michael A. Monn, 50, of York Springs, PA died of natural causes, Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his home. Born November 15, 1971 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of Marcella (Altice) Monn, of York Springs and the late Clyde “Butch” Monn, III who died July 14, 2017. Mike worked for Penn Wood in

Kenneth J. Redding, 95 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at The Gardens in Gettysburg. Born October 26, 1926 in Cumberland Township, Adams County, PA he was the son of the late Leo & Margaurite (Storm) Redding. Ken was predeceased by his wife, Janet (Lawver) Redding, who died in 1997 after

Wayne Revere Criswell, 102, Chambersburg PA passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Chambersburg Hospital. He was born March 2, 1920 in Arendtsville PA the son of the late Reynolds and Amelia Carbaugh Criswell. He was predeceased by his wife, Sara Hall Criswell. Mr. Criswell was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in

Lee Franklin Walters, 79, of Mechanicsburg, PA died Wednesday evening, April 27, 2022 at Harmony of West Shore, Mechanicsburg, PA. Born July 28, 1942 in Chambersburg, PA he was the son of the late G. Frank and Mary (Gayman) Walters. He was the husband of Charlotte M. (Ganson) Walters, of Mechanicsburg to whom he was

Taylor Jane Naugle, 24, of Orrtanna, PA died suddenly, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at her home. Born June 4, 1997 in Chambersburg, PA she was the daughter of Matthew L. and Jennifer M. (Brent) Naugle, of Orrtanna, PA. Taylor was a 2015 graduate of Fairfield High School. Taylor always had a sense of adventure, she

John Joseph Nilles, of Gettysburg, PA died on Friday, April 22, 2022. He would have been 91 in May. John was born in Pittsburgh, PA to John Joseph and Lorene Anna Nilles. After graduating high school, John worked as a radio engineer for the Navy and later for the Federal government. He met his wife

Harry E. Rood, 86 of Fairfield, PA passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Marilee K. (Koppenhaver) Rood his beloved wife of 35 years was by his side. Born September 21, 1935 in Greensboro, NC, he was the son of the late Henry E. & Frances (White) Rood, III. Harry was

Martha Bartlebaugh, age 64, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at South Mountain Restoration Center. She was born Febr… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Clarence A. “Big Al” Grimes, Jr., 70, 301 Crooked Creek Road, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at the York Hospital. He was born July 21, 1952 in Frederick, MD the son of the late Clarence, Sr. and Barbara Hoff Frock of Blue Ridge Summit, PA. Al is survived by his wife

Rebecca Louise Trump Rebecca “Becky” Louise Trump, 79, of Littlestown, went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. She was born on November 5, 1942, in Hanover, PA. Rebecca was the daughter of the late Cletus N. Reever and Marie I. (Reaver) Reever. She was the wife of the

Donald E. Hayes, 71 of York Springs, PA passed away peacefully on April 17, 2022 with his family by his side. Born September 7, 1950 in York, PA, he was the son of the late Mason E. & Lorraine (King) Hayes. Donald is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margureta E. (Gray) Hayes. He

Marguerite Long Bucher, née Marguerite Mitten Long, went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2022 at her home in Gettysburg. Marguerite was born on November 2, 1936 in Gettysburg, and was known as an avid equestrian, having competed at the Pennsylvania National horse show. She was a gardener, and businesswoman, the broker/owner of

David “Bro Coke” Parsons, age 62, of Shippensburg, passed away April 16, 2022 at UPMC West Shore Hospital. He was born S… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Robert, “Bob”, Laverne Meeder, age 98, of Gettysburg, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Gettysburg Center. He was b… For the complete obituary, please click here.

William R. Carey, age 97, of Gettysburg, formerly of Aspers, passed away April 20, 2022 at The Gardens of Gettysburg. He… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Sharon, “Shatty” or “Sharona”, Kay Pritt, age 68, of Orrtanna, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Gettysburg Hospi… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Abram B. Barry, 78, of Gettysburg PA passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born September 14, 1943 in Harrisburg, PA the son of the late Joseph Tocco and Pauline (Gelnett) Barry Tocco. Abram was employed as a painter and carpenter at Edward Minte Co. and Buch Construction union local

Evelyn A. Ganas, 82, and Dimitrios Ganas, 66, died together on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 in an automobile accident in Oak Island, NC. They celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary on March 22. Evelyn was born in Littlestown, PA and was the daughter of the late Parr and Olive (Peters) Breighner. Evelyn studied at Thompson’s Business

Catherine Ann C. Hunt, 57, 2550 Low Dutch road, Gettysburg, PA passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 8, 1964 in Washington, DC the daughter of the late Russell Carter & Patricia King Koenig & her husband Edward of Gettysburg, PA. Cathi graduated from Northwestern

Rosetta C. Henderson, age 73, of Aspers, passed away April 14, 2022 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born November 1, 194… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Ruth Anna (Ruthanne), 85, formerly of Gettysburg, PA fell asleep in death at her home, in Fort Pierce, FL with her family by her side. Though her hospice care time was brief, she endured various health issues for many years. Born April 26, 1936 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Samuel

Charles H. Bittinger II, 79, Highland Avenue, Hanover, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Homewood at Plum Creek. He was born May 23, 1942 in Hanover, PA the son of the late Earl S. and Doris Wolf Bittinger. Charles is survived by his wife, Sandra Sites Bittinger, a son, David Michael Bittinger

Kim L. Bixler-Smith, 65, of Orrtanna, PA died Monday morning, April 12, 2022 at her home. Born December 12, 1956 in Gettysburg, Pa she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Elizabeth “Betty” (Resh) Bixler. She was the wife of John P. Smith, Sr., of Orrtanna, PA. Kim was the owner and operator of

Reverend E. Edward Keyser July 3, 1938 – April 7, 2022 The Reverend E. Edward Keyser died on April 7 at the age of 83, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on July 3, 1938, he grew up in Lancaster, PA and was the youngest son of Earl E. Keyser Jr. and Thelma

William, “Bill”, Vernon Snyder, Jr., of Shippensburg, passed away on April 7, 2022 at Mennohaven Nursing Home in Chamber… For the complete obituary, please click here.

June M. Spaulding, age 72 of Shippensburg, passed away April 8, 2022 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation. She was born Octob… For the complete obituary, please click here.

David E. Scott, 63, Hilltown Road, Biglerville, PA passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the York Hospital. He was born September 18, 1958 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late Billy E. and Mary Powell Scott. David is survived by his wife of 17 years, Nelia Ogoc Scott, a daughter, Mikaela Scott,

Lila M. Martin, 95, of Orrtanna, PA died Thursday morning, March 31, 2022 at Lorien Senior Living, Taneytown, MD. Born December 26, 1926 in Storrs, CT she was the daughter of the late Earl and Lora (Standish) Moore. She was the wife of the late Donald B. Martin who died February 17, 2010. Lila was

William C. Brent, 69 of Fairfield, PA passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the Washington, DC Veterans Administration Hospital. Born October 23, 1952 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Shirley Ann (Bobo) Wilkinson of Page, WV and the late William Brent. He was a 1971 graduate of Fairfield High School and

Barbara, “Tootie”, Ann Danner, age 88, of Chambersburg, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at Chambersburg Hospital. She … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Barbara A. Kauffman, age 60, of Newburg, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at her home. She was born Saturday, January… For the complete obituary, please click here.

George Earl Lautsbaugh, age 87, of Newville, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 with his wife by his side at their reside… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Carolyn J. Shoop, age 87 of Shippensburg, passed away April 3, 2022 at ProMedica Nursing Carlisle. She was born Septembe… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Sandra, “Sandy”, Louise Grissom, age 83, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 5, 2022 surrounded by he… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Marilynn W. Leer, 82, of Gettysburg, PA died Tuesday evening, March 29, 2022 at the York Hospital. Born May 2, 1939 in Harrisburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Edith (Kramer) Wolf. She was the wife of the late Rev. Ernest P. Leer, who died January 26, 2011. Marilynn is