Obituaries

Joyce L. (Topper) Wagner, age 88, of Hanover went to her final resting placeon Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Born April 22, 1934 in Adams County she was the daughter of the late Luther and Margaret (Cullison) Topper. She was predeceased by her husband Carl C. Wagner, her long-time companion Percell L. Worley, sisters, Janet Hartman,

Sharon E. (Stover) Simpson, 62, of Burkittsville, MD, passed away peacefully with her dogs Molly and Walker on July 15, 2022, at her home. Sharon was born in Gettysburg on March 26, 1960 and was the daughter of the late Robert Q. and Lois (Hartman) Stover. Sharon was predeceased by her husband Patrick Simpson and

Rebecca Jane “Becky” (Zentz) McCall, 71, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 at the Pompano Rehab and Wellness Center in Pompano Beach, FL. Becky was born on July 17, 1951 in Gettysburg, PA to Carroll and Helen (Chapman) Zentz, Sr. Becky is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Frederick A. “Fred” McCall. She

Lee W. Sutch, 64, of Fairfield, PA passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, July 27, 2022. He was born May 28, 1958 in Baltimore, MD, but grew up in Fairfield. He was the son of Karen (Osman) Sutch, of Fairfield, PA and the late Howard Sutch. He was a loving husband to Michelle P. (Rakowiecki) Sutch,

Larry D. Lowry, age 88, of Chambersburg, passed away July 19, 2022 at Menno Haven Rehabilitation Center. He was born Jun… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Daryl Rhey Rhine, age 40, of Shippensburg, passed away July 22, 2022 at home. He was born May 14, 1982 in Chambersburg, … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Jeffrey Lynn Wileman, age 62, of Biglerville, passed away July 23, 2022 at home. He was born April 22, 1960 in Gettysbur… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Harry R. “Dick” Small, 86 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on July 11, 2022 at the Gettysburg Center. Born August 26, 1935 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Harry & Bertha (Sanders) Small. Dick is survived by his wife, Evelyn I. (Tyler) Small. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our precious child, Alizzea Nevaeh Rose Foust known as Chica by her loved ones. Chica passed away July 12, 2022, at Penn State Children’s Hospital after a fierce fight with complications after a cardiac event. Chica was born October 23, 2020, in Chambersburg. In

Donald Eugene Shultz, 75, of Orrtanna, PA, passed away on July 15, 2022 at the York Hospital. Donald was born on May 28, 1947 in Gettysburg to Melvin Kump and Mary Katherine Shultz. Donald is survived by his brothers Jerry Shultz and wife Bonnie (Biglerville), Terry Shultz and wife Grace (Iron Springs), Kenneth Shultz and

Evon K. Angell, 80 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022at The Brethren Home at Cross Keys Village in New Oxford, PA. Born April 8, 1942 in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Virgil & Rita (Miller) Lescalleet. Evon leaves behind her husband of 34 years, Terry C. Angell.

Howard G. Guise, 94, Gettysburg, PA passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at SpiriTrust Healthcare, Gettysburg, PA. He was born November 17, 1927 in York, PA the son of the late Harry B. and Frances Reed Guise. His wife Doris J. Guise died in 2012. Howard was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in

Eric W. Alberts, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 in his home from a medical condition. At only 36 years old he was taken far too soon from his family and loved ones. Depending when and how you knew him you would have seen different versions of him. Eric had his own demons as

Patty Sue O’Connor, age 82, of Chambersburg, passed away July 17, 2022 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing in Chambersburg. She… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Constance Gray, age 76, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness in Chambersburg. S… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Donna Bucher, 71, of Orrtanna, PA died Monday afternoon, July 11, 2022 at the Gettysburg Hospital Born January 17, 1951 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Mark and Dorothy (Funt) Bucher, Sr. Ms. Bucher was a 1969 graduate of Gettysburg High School. She worked as a seamstress at Schmitt’s Interior Decorating

Beth Ann Morrissey, age 52, of Lancaster, passed away July 12, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born Septembe… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Kevin W. Snyder, age 54 of Gardners, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg. He wa… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Frances H. Playfoot, 89, of Gettysburg, PA, passed away on July 5, 2022. Frances was born on March 28, 1933 in Syracuse, New York to Charles Grove Haines and Frances Elizabeth Marble. She is predeceased by her husband, Maynard R. Playfoot, who passed away in 1968. She is survived by her daughter, Frances P. Bitter

Harriett J. Segessenman, 78 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at The Gardens in Gettysburg. Born August 26, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late George G. & Harriett J. (Chapman) Pierie. Harriett was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Robert F. Segessenman, Sr. who died

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Wiebe Viersma, 86 of Gettysburg, PA peacefully passed away at his home on Friday, July 8, 2022. Born February 28, 1936 in Gaastmeer, Netherlands, he was the son of the late Hotze &Wietske Viersma. Wiebe is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ann vanderWey Viersma. He grew up on a farm in the Netherlands

William (Bill) Andrew Cochrane of Littlestown, PA, passed away on July 3, 2022. Bill was born on April 22, 1955 to Robert J. and Patricia A. Cochrane, Jr. at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Predeceased by his parents Robert J. and Patricia A. Cochrane, Jr., his brother Robert (Bobby) J. Cochrane, III., his maternal

On July 2, 2022 heaven gained another angel, Martha (Marty) R. Heller Boyer, age 95 of Biglerville. Marty was born Thurs… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Pauline Muriel Clark, of Shippensburg, formerly of Nashua NH, passed away at home on July 3rd, 2022 following a long ill… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Elaine Spencer, age 73, Shippensburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at her residence. She was born November 13, … For the complete obituary, please click here.

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.