Obituaries

Obituary: Barry J. Argento

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Barry J. Argento, 89, of Orrtanna, PA died Friday morning, March 5, 2021 at his home. Born February 14, 1932 in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Gertrude (Barry) Argento. He was the husband of the late Marjorie C. (Osborne) Argento who died February 19, 2015. Mr. Argento earned his

Obituary: Dean Stephen Rockwood

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Dean Stephen (Rocky) Rockwood passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at home in Elizabethtown, PA, surrounded by his family. He was in Hospice Care after a lengthy illness. He was born December 10, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pa. to Dean Spencer Rockwood and Ruth (Culbertson) O’Neill. He is survived by his mother, Ruth (Culbertson) O’Neill

Obituary: Mary T. Crockett

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Mary Trumbower Crockett, 95, of Gettysburg, PA, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, departed this life peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 28, 2021. Mary was born to William and Ione Trumbower in Caroline, NY and grew up in Sweet Valley, PA where she developed her love for reading and learning that

Obituary: Richard N. Redding

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Richard N. Redding, 94, of Gettysburg, PA died Monday evening, March 1, 2021 at Genesis Gettysburg Center. Born August 26, 1926 in Gettysburg he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Althoff) Redding. He was the husband of the late Jane A. (Felix) Redding who died January 4, 2021, they were married for

Obituary: “Mr. Ed” Edwin Lee Gotwalt

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This, too, shall pass. That’s the sentiment the ever-optimistic “Mister Ed” Edwin Lee Gotwalt, 84, would pass on to anyone grieving his loss on Friday, February 26, 2021, of natural causes. The date also marks his 54th wedding anniversary to his treasured wife, Patricia Gotwalt, and the 46th anniversary of the founding of his famed

Obituary: Clarence W. Wooters, Jr.

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Clarence W. Wooters, Jr, 64, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Alicia K. (Hartzell) Wooters, his wife of 44 years. Clarence was born June 29, 1956, in Hanover, the son of the late Clarence W. and Henrietta (Dell) Wooters, Sr. Clarence was a member of St.

Obituary: John W. James, Jr.

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John W. James, Jr., 40, Thurmont, MD passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home. John was born May 16, 1980 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late John W. James, Sr. and Joyce Jones James Menefee of Goodview, VA. In addition to his mother, John is survived by his step-father, Jack

Obituary: Robert Luther Bittick

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Robert Luther Bittick, Jr., 77, of Gettysburg, PA died Monday morning, February 22, 2021at his home. Born January 28, 1944 in Eagle Pass, TX he was the son of the late Robert L. and Sarah (Cheatum) Bittick, Sr. He was the life-long partner of William A. Bixler, of Gettysburg, PA to whom he has been

Obituary: Theodore L. Robinson

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Theodore L. Robinson, 78 of Biglerville, PA died suddenly at his home on Monday, February 22, 2021. Born in Dade City, FL on December 24, 1942, he was the son of Albenia Knight of Richmond, VA. Theodore was predeceased by his wife, Carrie Mae (Bell) Robinson who died in 2013. Theodore was a veteran of

Obituary: Marilyn Kay Cole

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Marilyn Kay Cole, 87, of Orrtanna, PA passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Hummelstown, PA surrounded by her family. She was in Hospice Care after a lengthy illness. Marilyn was born June 16, 1933 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Jesse and Florence (Etterman) Spear. She is survived

Obituary: Calvin James Gilbert

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Calvin James Gilbert, Sr., 86, 0f Orrtanna, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Delores Mae (Weaver) Gilbert, Orrtanna.  Together they shared 68 years of marriage. He was born July 24, 1934 in Etters, the son of the late Daniel Winters and Mary Elizabeth

Obituary: Arlene V. Miller

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Arlene V. Miller Arlene V. Miller, 95, of Hanover, went home to be with her Lord on Valentine’s Day, Feb 14, 2021, from her home. She was the loving wife of the late Leroy J Miller. Born March 26, 1925 in Hanover, Arlene was the daughter of the late Levi & Alice (Messersmith) Thoman. She

Obituary: Betty Jean King

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Betty Jean King Betty Jean King, 69, of Hanover, died Monday, Feb 15, 2021, at her home. Born Feb 21, 1951 in Gettysburg, Betty Jean was the daughter of the late Gordon R. & Edna E. (Brown) King. She was a 1969 Littlestown High School graduate and was retired from Snyder’s of Hanover in their

Obituary: Betty Jane Shelly

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Betty Jane Shelly Betty Jane Shelly, 87, of Littlestown, died Sunday, Feb 14, 2021 at her home. She was the wife of the late Emmert O. Shelly, Jr. who died June 30, 2009. Born May 12, 1933 in Taneytown, Betty was the daughter of the late Jesse Albert & Emma Jane (Bowers) Sauerwein. She was

Obituary: Roselyn A. Shreve

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Roselyn A. Shreve, 68, of Fairfield, PA died Wednesday morning, February 18, 2021 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born April 16, 1952 in Gettysburg, Pa she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Anna (Warren) Fickes. Roselyn retired from Knouse Foods in 2018 after 26 years of service. In her free time she enjoyed spending

Obituary: Julaine T. Ayers

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Julaine T. Ayers, 74, of Fairfield, PA died Saturday morning, February 13, 2021 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born January 4, 1947 in Danville, IL she was the daughter of the late James R. and Marjorie M. (Mills) Tucker. She was the wife of Timothy R. Ayers, of Fairfield, PA to whom she was married for

Obituary: Ralph Garman Kent, Jr.

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Ralph Garman Kent, Jr. of Gettysburg, PA died suddenly on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born April 16, 1950 in Johnstown, PA the son of the late Ralph Garman Kent, Sr. and Priscilla (Goebert) Kent. Ralph is survived by his spouse, Donna Kent, a beloved son, Garman Kent and his

Obituary: Ralph L. Keilholtz, Jr.

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Ralph L. Keilholtz, Jr. 70 of Fairfield, PA died suddenly on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his home. Born in Gettysburg, PA on December 16, 1950, he was the son of the late Ralph L. & Frances Marie (Baker) Keilholtz. Ralph is survived by his wife of 37 years, Charlene (Dunnavan) Keilholtz. He was a

Obituary: Robert M. Allen

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Robert M. Allen, 83, of Mechanicsburg, PA died Monday afternoon, February 8, 2021 at his home. Born June 8, 1937 in Jersey City, NJ he was the son of the late John and Anna Allen. Robert graduated from St. Peter’s University, he got a job at Westinghouse and worked there until he was transferred to

Obituary: Harold L. Borror

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Harold L. Borror, 66 of Gettysburg, PA formerly of Chambersburg, PA passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born in Chambersburg on January 13, 1955, he was the son of Louise V. (McClure) Michaels of Chambersburg and the late Harold L. Borror, Sr. Harold is survived by his wife of twenty

Obituary: Betty Lois Armstrong

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Betty Lois Armstrong, 87, of Gettysburg, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg.  She was the loving wife of Gerald Carl Armstrong who passed away September 26, 1988. She was born June 9, 1933 in Minneola, Florida, the daughter of the late William Ace and Bessie Laura (Newman) Barnhill. Betty was

Obituary: Helen M. (King) Nell

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Obituary Helen M. (King) Nell, 89, passed Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Columbia Cottage in Hanover.  She was the wife of the late Harry B. Nell, her husband of 68 years, who passed July 5, 2020. Helen was born August 12, 1931, in York Co., the daughter of the late Harvey and Edith E. (Renoll)

Obituary: Thomas Ray Bender

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Thomas R. Bender, 76, originally of Sharpsburg, Maryland on Saturday morning, January 30, 2021 entered into his heavenly home. Born November 26, 1944 he was the son of the late Jacob Edward Bender, Sr. and Minnie M. (Kidwiler) Bender. He was the husband of Launa V. (Moats) Bender to whom he was married for 50

Obituary: Carroll B. Smith, Jr.

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Carroll B. Smith, Jr., 84, of Fairfield, PA died Monday evening, February 1, 2021 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born May 12, 1936 in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Carroll B. Smith, Sr. and Katherine Mentzer. He was the husband of the late Carol (Kline) Smith who died in 2009. Carroll was

Obituary: Marcella L. Mathis

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Marcella L. Mathis, 18 of New Oxford, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the York Hospital. Born July 26, 2002 in Gettysburg, PA, she is survived by her “Mama Bear”, Melissa Syester and was the daughter of Terrick Ace Mathis of New Oxford, PA and the late Valerie Ann Harper. Marcella graduated

Obituary: Anna Marie Peterson

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Anna Marie Peterson, Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 25, 1967 in Kansas City, KS the daughter of the late Richard W. Barger and Virginia Barefield Barger of Kansas. Anna was a former member of the First Baptist Church

Obituary: Robert M. “Bob” Reed

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Robert M. Reed (Bob), formerly of Gettysburg went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2021 on his 87th birthday surrounded by his children. Robert passed after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease and short battle of CoVid 19. Robert was born on January 28, 1934 to Walter and Reba Reed in Huntingdon,

Obituary: Kevin P. Kipe

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Kevin P. Kipe, 60, of Sabillasville, MD died Sunday morning, January 31, 2021 at his home. Born October 18, 1960 in Fairfield, PA he was the son of Shirley Mae (Stottlemyer) Kipe, of Fairfield, PA and the late Raymond P. Kipe. He was the husband of Terry L. (Shaner) Kipe, of Sabillasville, MD to whom

Obituary: Donald Holly Fortnum

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Dr. Donald Holly Fortnum, 88, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, Gettysburg College, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Gettysburg Hospital with his family by his side. Born April 2, 1932, Don was the son of the late Niels and Ruth (Holly) Fortnum. Growing up in Berlin, WI, next to his family-owned machine shop and automobile dealership

Obituary: Carl L. Wilt

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Carl L. Wilt, 78, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Shippensburg Health Care Center.  He was the husband of Sandra L. (Bechtel) Wilt, his wife of 60 years. Carl was born October 23, 1942, in East Berlin, the son of the late Sadie M. (Linebaugh) Wilt. Carl was a member of St. John’s

Obituary: Lawrence E. “Larry” Shrader

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Lawrence E. “Larry” Shrader, 74, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his home.  He was the husband of Glenda G. (Hoke) Shrader, his wife of 49 years. Larry was born July 25, 1946, in Hanover, the son of the late William H. and Dorothy A. (Bevenour) Shrader. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Delone Catholic

Obituary: Joseph J. Senter

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Joseph Jerome Senter, 58, died peacefully on January 27th, after a long battle with cancer, at his residence in Niceville, FL. Joe was born on May 24th, 1962 in Hanover, PA.  He was a father, husband, brother, and son.  Joe leaves behind his loving and caring wife, Suphaphon (Aom) Senter and daughter, Angelica Senter at

Obituary: Arlene Lawver

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Arlene (Kime) Lawver, 96, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at SpiriTrust Lutheran The Village at Gettysburg. She was the loving wife of the late John D. Lawver, Sr who passed away February 1, 1998; together they shared 52 years of marriage. Born Saturday, February 23, 1924 in Gettysburg, she was

Obituary: Walter William Ferchland

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Walter William Ferchland, 91, of Gettysburg, PA, died, Monday, January 25, 2021 at the Gardens of Gettysburg. Walter was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 13, 1928. He was the oldest son of Walter and Mary Railly Ferchland and the last survivor of their three children. Walter often said the joy of his life

Obituary: Eunice M. (Miller) Boden

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Eunice M. Boden, 84, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Providence Place in Chambersburg after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was the wife of The Reverend Douglas Y. Boden, her husband of 62 years. Born October 11, 1936, in Selinsgrove, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. Miller and Carrie (Walter)

Obituary: Clyde S. DeHoff, Jr.

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Clyde S. DeHoff, Jr. passed peacefully into the Eternal Church surrounded by his family on Monday, January 25, 2021. He was the dear husband of Alicia (Simpson) DeHoff, his wife of 40 years. Born in New Windsor, MD May 29, 1930, the son of Clyde S., Sr. and Mae DeHoff, Clyde grew up in Catonsville,

Obituary: Jeffrey Russell Holcomb

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It is with a heavy heart that his family announces the death of their beloved Jeffrey Russell Holcomb. He passed away quietly and peacefully on January 26, 2021 due to complications of a congenital heart disease. A recent resident of Biglerville, Pennsylvania, Jeff was born on September 6, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland and grew up

Obituary: Winnie Mae Chester

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Winnie Mae Chester (nee Icard) of Fairfield, PA entered God’s eternal care January 28, 2021 She is reunited in heaven with her late husband, Marvin W Chester, Sr. and daughter Lorainne I Chester. Winnie leaves behind, a daughter W. Lynn Smith (Robert), daughter Jennifer M Suite, and son Marvin W (Chet) Chester Jr (Hillary) 9

Obituary: Nicholas S. Vendetti

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Nicholas Stewert Vendetti, 69, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg. Born April 17, 1951, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Michael F., Sr., and Maye V. (Davis) Vendetti. Nicholas was a special soul. Born with a learning disability during a different period, he wasn’t afforded a normal

Obituary: Doris M. Mallette

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Doris M. Mallette, 84, Gettysburg, PA passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 22, 1936 in Fairfield, PA the daughter of the late T. Sterling “Dutch” and Ethel Houck Stultz. Doris is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert C. Mallette, Sr. Doris was

Obituary: Frederick D. Rice

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Frederick D. Rice, 76, 801 Myerstown Road, Gardners, PA passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home. He was born November 6, 1944 in Carlisle, PA the son of the late Harold and Loretta Group Rice. Mr. Rice is survived by his wife, Carrie Lichty Rice. Fred was a lifelong fruit farmer on

Obituary: Peter D. Thompson

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Peter D. Thompson, 63, Gettysburg, PA passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Hershey Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born February 24, 1957 in Passaic, NJ the son of the late James and Evelyn Scott Thompson. Peter graduated from Central High School and Altoona Vo-Tech in Martinsburg, PA in 1976. He then

Obituary: Everett G. Shover

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Everett G. Shover, 91, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Gettysburg. He was the companion of the late Luella Sterner. Born April 29, 1929 in Waynesboro, he was a son of the late Lawrence W. and Ruth E. (Leather) Shover. Mr. Shover graduated from Delta

Obituary: Richard Lee Ruggiero

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Richard Lee Ruggiero, 77 of Bethany, WV passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Somerford House in Hagerstown, MD. Born January 8, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Pasquale & Florinda (Tonet) Ruggiero. Richard was a man of old school values who believed in hard work, his Catholic faith,

Obituary: James F. Few, Sr.

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James F. Few, Sr., 64, Knoxlyn Road, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born January 5, 1957 in Frederick, MD the son of the late Richard Few Sr. and Georgette Donnelly Few Jim owned and operated his own roofing company, Jim’s Roofing for many years. He

Obituary: The Rev. Jay E. Zimmerman

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The Rev. Jay E. Zimmerman, 68, of Gettysburg, PA entered into eternal life on Wednesday afternoon, January 13, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. Born June 8, 1952 in Philipsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Rev. Dr. Elwood and Dolores (Johnson) Zimmerman. He was the husband of Linda P. (Meals) Zimmerman, of Gettysburg, to

Obituary: Rosabell Bollinger Hankey

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Rosabell Bollinger Hankey, 98, of Gettysburg, PA died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home. Born September 12, 1922 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Dora Bollinger. She was the wife of the late Donald F. Hankey who died April 8, 2013. Mrs. Hankey worked for a number of

Obituary: Frank J. Zech

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Frank J Zech, commonly known as Buddy, 66, of 262 East Middle St., Gettysburg, passed away at home on Friday, January 15th. He moved here in 1997, was a Union reenactor with the 83rd PA, loved music and animals, and played the drums. He was employed at various jobs in Gettysburg. Frank was the only

Obituary: Philip L. Black

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Philip L. Black, 62, 1587 Shrivers Corner Road, Gettysburg, PA passed away at his home on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born March 11, 1958 in Gettysburg, PA, the son of Alma Rinehart Black and the late Ray Black of Gettysburg, PA. Philip was a 1976 graduate of Biglerville High School. He began his

Obituary: Edna V. Misner

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Edna V. Misner, 71, Bullfrog Road, Gettysburg passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Gettysburg Center. She was born July 3, 1949 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Keller E. and Anna Mae Ohler Misner. Edna is survived by her sister, Mary Knox of Gettysburg, PA. Edna graduated from Emmitsburg High School.