Obituaries

Joseph E. Harman, 88, of Aspers, PA went to be with the Lord, Thursday morning, June 30, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born February 15, 1934 he was the son of the late Walter H. and Ann Mary (Albert) Harman. He was the husband of Judy A. (Divel) Harman of Aspers,

ROBERTA (“COOKIE”) SWISHER HENNINGER SENTZ Roberta Carol “Cookie” Sentz of Hanover, 75, passed away on June 11, 2022 at home after a long illness. She was born in Gettysburg on January 31, 1947, the only child of the late Robert B. and Leila V. (Carver) Swisher. She was predeceased by Thomas P. (“Tom”) Henninger, who

Eugene S. “Jim” Pruitt, 87, of Gettysburg, PA passed on peacefully on June 28, 2022. Born August 18, 1934 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late William E. and Dorothy (Finnegan) Pruitt. He was a husband of Geraldine “Gerri” (Leone) Pruitt of Gettysburg to whom he was married to for 55 years.

Hrisostomos A. “Chris” Pililis, 52, Gettysburg, PA passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 after a courageous four year battle with prostate cancer. He was born May 16, 1970 in Chambersburg, PA the beloved son of Athanasios “Tom” Pililis and Linda Crider Pililis of Gettysburg, PA. Chris was a 1988 graduate of Gettysburg High School. He

Donna J. (DeVivo) Cole, 83, of Gettysburg, bravely succumbed to cancer and entered into God’s eternal care on Saturday, June 25, 2022, surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Born on Nov. 4, 1938 in Yatesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mario DeVivo and the late Caroline (Dalessio) Trostle. Donna is survived

Ellen Anne (Hilkemeier) Falk age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 23, 2022 at Transitions Healthcare of Gettysburg. Born March 1st, 1943 in Philadelphia PA. She was the only child of Herbert Hilkemeier orginally of Tulare, SD and Elsa Breighner of Littlestown, PA. She was a 1960 Graduate of Hempfield High School, Lancaster County,

Shirley J. Mackley, 86, Gettysburg, PA passed peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Paramount Nursing Home. She was born September 20, 1935 in Hanover, PA Services will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the American Breast Cancer Foundation, 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy, #480, Columbia, MD 21044. Shirley was a

Shelvie Jean (Thomas) McKee, age 80, of Gettysburg, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 surrounded by her loving husban… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Melva Althea (Miner) Cockle died peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on June 19, 2022 at age 100. Melva was born in Carlisle, PA on September 1, 1921, to Ermel (Miller) and Paul Miner. Melva was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard L. Cockle, her parents, and her siblings; Pauline Brown, Betty

Drusilla G. “Dru” McIntosh, 86 of Fairfield, PA passed into God’s hands at The Gettysburg Hospital on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 after a long illness. Born July 27, 1935 in Clebit, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Fred & Inez (Jenkins) Mathews. Dru is survived by two sisters, Betty Beckley-Riley of Bakersfield, CA

Surrounded by her adoring family, Sara Mae Laser of Gettysburg, PA, passed away peacefully at SpiriTrust Lutheran Village in Gettysburg on June 23, 2022. Sara was born on April 19, 1938, to Elmer W. Seaman and Gertrude W. (Stevens) Seaman in Shelby, OH. After dating him in high school and college, she married Thomas Alva

James P. Wilt, Sr., 79, of Gettysburg, Pa., succumbed to cancer in the comfort of his home surrounded by his children and grandchildren on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Jim was born in Hanover on May 25, 1943, to father Leroy Joseph Wilt and mother Rozella Catherine (Barnhart) Wilt. After graduating from Delone Catholic High School

“Remember Kid, There’s Heroes and There’s Legends. Heroes Get Remembered, but Legends Never Die. Follow Your Heart, Kid, and You’ll Never Go Wrong.” Jeffrey Allen Koenig was nothing short of a true legend to all who knew and loved him. He is no longer with us, but his legacy will forever live on at every

Betty Jane (Millhimes) Steinour, 89, of Gettysburg, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 1, 1932 in Biglerville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ed & Mary (Saylar) Millhimes. Betty was married 70 years to the love of her life, Earl (Babe) Steinour, Jr. Beck (as

Glenda J. Branthafer, age 74, of Orrstown, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born Tues… For the complete obituary, please click here.

John Allen Shea, age 74, of Shippensburg, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Feb… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Elyse P. Hasty, 96, Blue Ridge Summit, PA passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 peacefully at home. She was born on July 10, 1925 in East Orange, NJ, the daughter of the late Henry Layton Preston and Antoinette Carchet Preston. Elyse was a 1948 graduate of Syracuse University School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse

Linda G. Starry, 81, of Gettysburg, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at The Gardens of Gettysburg. She was born July 25, 1940 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Lester G. and Gladys Peters Starry. Linda attended Gettysburg High School and graduated from high school in the Philadelphia area. She

Joseph R. Hydock, 53, Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly vacationing in Ocean City, MD. He was born March 3, 1969 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late James J. and Rose Letinski Hydock, Sr. Joe was a lifelong member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He was a 1987 graduate of Gettysburg High School.

Helen M. Laughman, 92 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg after a long illness. Born January 5, 1930 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Levi & Annie (Reynolds) Cook. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Wilbur “Reds” Laughman, her son, Larry Laughman and

Robert D. Mackey, age 52, of Shippensburg, passed away June 9, 2022 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born June 20, 1969 … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Frances R. Adams, age 95 of Aspers, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg. She was born… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Maria Donhauser Poulson, 96, of Fairfield, PA died peacefully, Thursday evening, June 9, 2022 at Quincy Village, Waynesboro, PA. Born May 1, 1926 in Thanheim, Germany she was the daughter of the late Hans and Margaret (Prossal) Donhauser. She was the wife of the late Robert Poulson who died in 1976. Mrs. Poulson worked for

Ardis Mae Blachowski, 78 of Fairfield, Pa passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Genesis Gettysburg Center. Born November 13, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Frank & Ethel (Zimmerman) Jones. Ardis was predeceased by her husband, Richard A. Blachowski, who died in 2019. Ardis was a valued member

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