Obituary: Karen E. Kessler

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Karen E. Kessler, 70, 20 Locus Street, Gettysburg, PA passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2022 at the York Hospital. She was born October 4, 1951 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Martin and Kathleen Myers Baltozer. Karen is survived by her husband, William L. Kessler. Karen was a member of St. James Lutheran

Obituary: Margie Ruth Hicks

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Margie Ruth Hicks, 99, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland died peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2021 at Spirit Trust Lutheran in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Born in Dallas, Texas on June 3, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Carlos Logan Tarter and Margie Ruth Tarter of Dallas, Texas. Margie was the loving wife of the late

Obituary: Jeffrey A. Foster

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Jeffrey A. Foster, 54 of Taneytown, Maryland passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born October 1, 1967 in Baltimore, he was the son of Robert E. Foster of Billings, MT and the late Jacquelyn M. (Gordon) Foster. Jeff owned and operated Precision Heating & Cooling in Walkersville, MD

Obituary: Judith ‘Judy’ Lea Mielke-Peterson

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Judith “Judy” Lea Mielke-Peterson, 72, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was born June 21, 1949 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of Jack and Shirley Reiter. Judith is survived by many family members and friends who will miss her dearly. Judy attended Marquette University where she then went on

Obituary: Mary B. (Beecher) Livingston

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Minister Mary B. (Beecher) Livingston, age 85 of Biglerville, PA went to be with the Lord at her home on Saturday, March 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born August 10, 1936 in Dawson, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Charlie W. & Jennie M. Jones. Mary was a faithful member of

Obituary: Jeffrey A. Foster

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Jeffrey A. Foster, 54 of Taneytown, Maryland passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born October 1, 1967 in Baltimore, he was the son of Robert E. Foster of Billings, MT and the late Jacquelyn M. (Gordon) Foster. Jeff owned and operated Precision Heating & Cooling in Walkersville, MD

Obituary: Mary B. (Beecher) Livingston

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Minister Mary B. (Beecher) Livingston, age 85 of Biglerville, PA went to be with the Lord at her home on Saturday, March 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born August 10, 1936 in Dawson, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Charlie W. & Jennie M. Jones. Mary was a faithful member of

Obituary: Cornelius ‘Con’ Knorr

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On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Cornelius “Con” Christian Knorr, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 93 at Paramount Senior Living Center. Cornelius was born on September 21, 1928 in Gem, Alberta, Canada, to Cornelia (Miga) and John Christian Knorr. On October 29, 1949, he married Janet Viola Jacobs.

Obituary: Francis A. Orlando

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Francis Anthony Orlando, 75, of Gettysburg, PA, formerly of Maxatawny, PA, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on March 19, 2022. His passing follows his long and courageous battle with cancer. Frank was born in Pottsville, PA, on February 10, 1947, to Ernest and Elvira (Riotto) Orlando. After graduating from Central Catholic

Obituary: Charlotte S. Winsheimer

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Charlotte was born on Leap Year Day, February 29, 1940, in Flushing, Queens County, New York, NY. Her parents were Joseph and Helen Stoney. Charlotte is survived by her husband of 62 years, the Rev. Dr. Harry G. Winsheimer; son, Paul Winsheimer, his wife, Kelly, their children Kevin Winsheimer (wife, Sarah, and son, Rowan), Adam

Obituary: Penny Belmore Samples

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Penny Belmore Samples, 77, of Gettysburg, PA passed away at the Hanover Hospital on Monday, March 14, 2022. Born December 01, 1944 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late N.W. & Verna (Foster) Belmore. Penny is survived by her husband, Ralph L. Samples, Sr. Penny worked as a bookkeeper in the Gettysburg

Obituary: Matthew E. Re

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Matthew E. Re, 56, of Gettysburg, PA passed away at home on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Born July 15, 1965 in Gettysburg, he was the son of Victor Re of Gettysburg and the late Diane (Baird) Re who died in 1998. Matthew was survived by his wife of thirty two years, Karen L. (Tornetta) Re.

Obituary: Jay C. Hartman

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Jay C. Hartman, 87, of Gettysburg, PA passed away at his home on Saturday, March 12, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Born September 01, 1934 in Gettysburg, he was the devoted son of the late John C. & Mary F. (Boyd) Hartman. Jay was a 1952 graduate of Gettysburg High School and a lifelong member

Obituary: Betty D. Wetmore

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Betty Dellett Wetmore, 92, passed away peacefully at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Utz Terrace in Hanover, PA on March 8, 2022 with her family by her side. Betty was recently a long-time resident of Gettysburg, PA. Betty was born Elizabeth Ross Dellett in Chevy Chase, MD on May 7, 1929 to William Ross and

Obituary: Margaret ‘Peg’ Monn

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Margaret “Peg” Oletha (Shultz) Monn, age 90, of Orrtanna went home to be with the Lord, peacefully on March 10, 2022 at her daughter’s home, with family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Robert B. Monn, Sr. who passed away on November 30, 2006, together they shared 50 years of

Obituary: Martin ‘Marty’ Campbell

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Martin Campbell 04/20/1962 – 03/04/2022 We are deeply saddened to announce that Martin “Marty” Campbell passed away at his home on March 4th, 2022. He was born in Washington D. C. to Thomas and the late Beverly Campbell on April 20th, 1962. He grew up in Frankfurt, Germany, and Berwyn Heights, Maryland, which contributed to

Obituary: Lucy Woodford Wirsul

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Lucy Woodford Wirsul, 91, died March 2, 2022. Born May 24, 1930 in Hartford, daughter of the late Harold and Gertrude Morey Woodford, she was a lifelong Bloomfield resident. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Walter C. Wirsul; they were both 1948 graduates of Bloomfield High School. She is survived by three

Obituary: Frances ‘Betsy’ Yarrington

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Frances Elizabeth “Betsy” Yarrington, nee Laing, departed this life at the age of 79 on the morning of Monday, February 28, 2022 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania after a long struggle with COVID. Betsy was truly beloved by her large family and many friends. She was the bedrock for her entire family. Betsy was born on May

Obituary: Shirley A. Staley

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Shirley A. Staley, 82 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at the York Hospital. Born in Harney, Maryland on February 09, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Melvin G. & Ethel E. ( Leatherman) Patterson. Shirley was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, the late Robert E. “Bob”

Obituary: Mary W. Quinn

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Mary W. Quinn came into this world on July 25, 1930 in Philadelphia and entered eternal life on February 26, 2022, from Gettysburg. She was the youngest child of Col. Alexander M. and Marie Weyand. In her 91 years she had come full circle back to Pennsylvania. In an Army family, Mary experienced life in

Obituary: Jean W. Odom

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On Thursday Morning, February 24th, Jean Odom went to be with her Lord and entered eternal rest. She was predeceased by her parents David A. Jones and Elsie N. (Thomas) Jones; sister Ann (Jones) Lipscomb; three brothers–David Jones, James Jones, and William H. Jones, Sr, and long-time partner Robert A. Tasker. She is survived by

Obituary: Richard L. Richards

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Richard L. Richards, 70 of Altoona, PA formerly of Gettysburg, PA died suddenly on Monday, February 21, 2022 at VCU Health New Kent Hospital in Virginia. Born May 15, 1951 in Tampa, FL, he was the son of the late Doris (Bowers) & Howard Richards. Richard is survived by his wife, Sharon A. (Panza) Richards,

Obituary: Connie M. Vanderau

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Connie M. Vanderau, 73 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born August 14, 1948 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bentley I. & Thelma (Flagle) Sharar. Connie was a dedicated and loved school van driver for many with 30 West Carriers in Gettysburg.

Obituary: John D. ‘Jack’ Bream

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John D. “Jack” Bream, 87 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born in Gettysburg on July 23, 1934, he was the son of the late Henry T. & Louise D. (Dougherty) Bream. Jack is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carol B. (Burchfield) Bream. He was

Obituary: Steven S. Williams

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Steven S. Williams, 72, Orrtanna, PA passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born June 10, 1949 in Floral Park, NY the son of the late Joseph H. and Marion Rogers Williams. Steven worked for Heiges Masonry in Gettysburg for many years and then for Knouse Foods as a

Obituary: Robert J. ‘Bob’ Dayhoff, Sr.

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Robert J. “Bob” Dayhoff, Sr., 95, of Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Born in Gettysburg on October 16, 1926, he was the youngest child of the late Samuel J. & Grace L. (Sterner) Dayhoff. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Darlene (Smith) Dayhoff, who died on February

Obituary: James K. Palmisano

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James K. Palmisano, 76, of Orrtanna, PA died Friday evening, February 11, 2022 at the Hershey Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born September 10, 1945 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late Marion Joseph and Lillie Frances (Halley) Palmisano. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marion B. Palmisano, and

Obituary: Paul W. Knight

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Paul W. Knight, 100, of Fairfield, PA died Sunday evening, February 13, 2022 at the Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital. Born December 23, 1921 in Burke, VA, he was the son of the late George and May (Merryman) Knight. He was the husband of the late Josephine Mae (Klein) Knight who died January 2, 2013. Mr. Knight

Obituary: Helen E. Skapura

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Helen E. (Zyvith) Skapura, of Hanover, PA died on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at age 81. She was born March 7, 1940 in Bovard, PA. She was the daughter of the late Stanley & Helen Zyvith. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Skapura of Hanover, PA; to whom she was married for

Obituary: Donna Eileen Plank

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Donna Eileen Plank, 75, Winding Drive, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home. She was born November 4, 1946 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Jacob and Armatha Ness Snyder. Donna is survived by her husband, Ronald L. Plank, a daughter, Lori Bobsin and her husband Timothy of

Obituary: Debra Jane Woodson

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Debra Jane Woodson, 67, formerly of Biglerville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Sarah Todd Nursing Home in Carlisle, PA after a lengthy illness. Deb was surrounded by her sister Cathy and her dear friends, April Snavely and George and Rose Miller when she passed. She was born February 25, 1954

Obituary: Frederick V. Sanders

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Frederick V. Sanders, 85, of Fairfield, PA died Wednesday evening, February 9, 2022 at his home. Born September 8, 1936 in Fairfield, PA he was the son of the late Luther C. and Victorine M. (Laroche) Sanders. He was the husband of the late Barbara Ann (Stultz) Sanders who passed away February 27, 1994. Mr.

Obituary: Mary Suplee (Griest) McKinney

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Mary Suplee (Griest) McKinney, 78, of Bendersville, PA, unexpectedly went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on Monday, February 7, 2022. She was born on June 18, 1943, in Hagerstown, MD. Mary was the daughter of the late Frederic E. Griest, Jr. and Marian Suplee Griest. In addition to her parents, she is

Obituary: Michael E. Patterson

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Michael E. Patterson, 58, of Gettysburg, PA died Monday morning, February 7, 2022 at his home. Born March 4, 1963 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of Harold Patterson and his wife Wendy, of Gettysburg, PA and Virginia Newell-Mellott, of Waynesboro, PA. He was the husband of Lisa F. (Trish) Patterson, of Gettysburg. Mr.

Obituary: Mary E. Scott

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Mary E. Scott, 82, Biglerville, PA passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was born July 28, 1939 in Mount Lena, Maryland the daughter of the late Clarence D. and Evelyn Wilt Powell, Sr. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Billy E. Scott. Mary was a member of the Gettysburg Church

Obituary: Clair Richard ‘Dick’ Hartman

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C. Richard “Dick” Hartman, 96 of Arendtsville, PA formerly of Cashtown, PA died Thursday, January 27, 2022 at his home. Born in Harrisburg, PA on June 17, 1925, he was the son of the late Claire Edgar & Helen (Bittinger) Hartman. Dick was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen (Plattenburg) Hartman, who died April 10, 1995.

Obituary: Ted S. Williams

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  Ted S. Williams Ted S. Williams, 54, of Littlestown, died Wednesday, Jan 26, 2022 at Wellspan York Hospital.  Born Feb 24, 1967 in Hanover, Ted was the son of the late Clarence A., Jr. & Rosemary (Damiloski) Williams of Littlestown.  He was a Littlestown High School graduate and an Ohio Diesel School grad.  Ted

Obituary: James E. Bryant Jr.

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James E. Bryant, 72, Pine Grove Road, Hanover, PA passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA. He was born November 1, 1949 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late James E. and Rosemary Dennis Bryant, Sr. Jim’s wife, Catherine “Cathie” Bryant died in December of 2021. Mr. Bryant

Obituary: Kenneth C. Martin

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Kenneth C. Martin, 75 of Gettysburg, PA passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the York Hospital. He was born August 21, 1946 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late Franz and Mabel (Good) Martin. He was formerly employed by Dal-Tile in Gettysburg for 30+ years. In addition he worked on the family farm.

Obituary: Harold Dean Thomas

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Harold Dean Thomas, age 79, of Monrovia, MD went to be with his Savior on Friday, January 21st at Gettysburg Hospital. After a 12-year battle with Parkinson’s, Harold now has a new, resurrected body in Christ. While on this side of heaven, he modeled grace and dignity as his health declined. A wonderful, loving, husband

Obituary: Karen M. Blake

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Karen M. (Piller) Blake, 75, Gettysburg, PA, formerly of St. Johnsbury, VT, loving wife and mother of 5 children, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her home. She went home to her savior and will be reunited with Jeffrey Rodliff, beloved son, who predeceased her in 2005. She was also predeceased by her

Obituary: Daniel F. Bevilacqua

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Dr. Daniel F. Bevilacqua passed away on January 15, 2022 at Southeast Georgia Health System, Brunswick Campus after a brief illness. He was born in Philadelphia on May 8, 1945 (VE Day), the oldest child of Daniel V. Bevilacqua and Concetta M. Lepore who predeceased him. He attended Bishop Neumann High School, and later Temple

Obituary: Douglas A. Williams

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Douglas A. Williams, 62 of Gettysburg, PA died Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Med Star Washington Hospital Center after a long illness. Born in Frederick, Maryland on February 14, 1959, he was the son of the late Douglas U. & Janice (Creamer) Williams. Doug is survived by his beloved wife, Marsha R. (Johnson) Williams. He

Obituary: James Terence ‘Terry’ Wolf

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James Terence (Terry) Wolf (71). Born Jan 10th, 1951 in Portland, OR, son of the late Ruth and Robert Wolf. Died peacefully on Jan 14th at York Hospital, PA of glioblastoma. Survived by his wife of 39 years, Lynn Garrison Wolf, daughters Kelly Frenck (Dave) and Kathleen Regentin (John); preceded in death by son Michael

Obituary: Betty Louise Bancroft

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Betty Louise Bancroft, 91, 111 Eagles Trail, Fairfield, PA died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Waynesboro Hospital. She was born June 1, 1930 in Walkersville, MD the daughter of the late Ray M. and Edna B. Wilhide Baugher. She was the wife of 57 years to the late Oran Lawrence Bancroft who died in

Obituary: Madelyn Joan Desonier

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Madelyn Joan Desonier, 91, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 surrounded by her adoring family. She was born the daughter of the late John and Madelyn Puglia Teichner on January 19, 1930 in Weehawken, NJ. She was the wife of the late Roland Paul Desonier, Jr., who passed away in 2004.

Obituary: Darwin F. ‘Sonny’ Heagey

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Darwin F. “Sonny” Heagey, 84, of Moose Road, Gettysburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in his home with his daughters, after a short battle with Interstitial Lung disease. He is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Mary in 2004, his son-in-law Brian Miller, his sisters Martha and Joan, brother,

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