Obituaries

Obituary: Jerry E. Lawrence

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Jerry E. Lawrence, 67, of Gettysburg, PA died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the York Hospital. Born December 2, 1953 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Earl F. and Evelyn (Reinberger) Lawrence. Jerry was a 1972 graduate of Gettysburg High School and ran his own painting business. He is survived by

Obituary: Michael DiVanna

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Michael DiVanna, Sr., Gettysburg, PA passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 27, 1959 in Somerville, NJ the son of the late Lorraine DiCanto DiVanna and Joseph Alfred DiVanna of South Abington, PA. Mike married Pamela Blair DiVanna, June 15, 2012. Michael was a member

Obituary: Heather Susann Reider Ballard

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Heather Susann Reider Ballard, 44 of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away on Saturday November 13, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Heather was born on February 10, 1977 in Gettysburg, Pa to the late Ray Reider and Kathy (Neely) Reider. Heather graduated from Gettysburg High School with the

Obituary: Thomas D. Ryan

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Thomas D. Ryan, 80 of Emmitsburg, MD passed away at his home on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Born October 9, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Robert & Ann (Campbell) Ryan. Tom is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rebecca Ann “Becky” Ryan. Valedictorian of Mount St. Mary’s College

Obituary: Dorothy A. Biser

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Dorothy A. Biser, 78, of Waynesboro, PA died Wednesday afternoon, November 3, 2021 at her home. Born June 10, 1943 in Fairfield, PA she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Blanche (Richardson) Reese. Mrs. Biser was a devoted member of Jacob’s Church in Fairfield for many years and loved attending services there. She

Obituary: Elsie Corrine Kline

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Elsie Corrine (Abrahams) Kline, 91, of Orrtanna, PA died peacefully Saturday, November 6, 2021 at The Gardens of Gettysburg, with family by her side. Born September 18, 1930 she was the loving wife to the late Robert Lee Kline who died November 27, 2013. She was very involved in her church and their activities. She

Obituary: Audrey V. Romito

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Audrey V. Romito, 93, of Gettysburg, PA died Sunday afternoon, November 7, 2021 at her home. Born July 19, 1928 in Dillsburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mildred (Prosser) Nelson. She was the wife of the late Thomas G. Romito who died March 1, 2012. Mrs. Romito was one of

Obituary: Stephen E. Russ

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Stephen E. Russ, 77, of Gettysburg, PA died Sunday evening, November 7, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 16, 1944 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late William and Evelyn (King) Russ. He was the loving husband of Jane V. (Dean) Russ of Gettysburg to whom he was married to for

Obituary: Armatha M. McCleaf

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Armatha M. McCleaf, 93, of Biglerville passed away Monday November 8, 2021 at Genesis Nursing Home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Armatha was born May 13, 1928 in Fairfield, PA. She was the wife of Howard M. McCleaf who passed in 1989. She was a lifelong member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church,

Obituary: Irene Marie Hartman

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Irene Marie Hartman (nee Small), aged 75, of Gettysburg passed away on November 8, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. A beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Irene was born on August 6, 1946 in Queens, New York to Alfred and Irene Small and spent her childhood in Glen Cove, New

Obituary: Michael Ernest Dodson

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With deepest sorrow, we announce the death of our cherished son, Michael Ernest Dodson, who passed away suddenly at work on November 1, 2021. He was 31 years old. Michael was born on October 2, 1990. He grew up in Gettysburg surrounded by a loving extended family and wonderful friends. He attended St Francis Elementary

Obituary: Justen T. Jacobs

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Justen T. Jacobs, 33 of Gettysburg, PA died suddenly on Friday, October 29, 2021. Born September 16, 1988 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of Gregory S. Jacobs of Fenwick, DE and Sheila Marie Krichten and her husband Thomas of Gettysburg, PA. Justen had worked for Pella Windows in Gettysburg and Hanover Brand Foods.

Obituary: Dr. Kenneth Mott

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Dr. Kenneth Franklin Mott, 81, passed away on Oct. 30, 2021, surrounded by his family. Ken was an extraordinary and beloved professor of political science at Gettysburg College for 51 years, helping to establish the Eisenhower Institute and the Public Policy Program, and later receiving the College’s Distinguished Teaching Award and two student appreciation awards

Obituary: Linda L. Speelman

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Linda L. Speelman, 75 of Hanover, PA died suddenly at her home on Monday, November 1, 2021. Born in Gettysburg, PA on August 9, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Henry & Eva (Jacoby) Byers. Linda was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Speelman, who died in 2004. She had been employed by Clark

Obituary: Irene Marie Hartman

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Irene Marie Hartman (nee Small), aged 75, of Gettysburg passed away on November 8, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. A beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Irene was born on August 6, 1946 in Queens, New York to Alfred and Irene Small and spent her childhood in Glen Cove, New

Obituary: Oscar Olvera

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Oscar Olvera 31, of Biglerville, PA was called by God back to home to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Freeing him of his pain as he bravely confronted and fought cancer. He passed away peacefully at home with family present. Born March 24, 1990 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son

Obituary: Dorothy (Myers) Deardorff

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Dorothy (Myers) Deardorff, 89, of Fairfield, PA died Wednesday evening, October 20, 2021 at the SpiriTrust Lutheran Home, Chambersburg, PA. Born December 24, 1931 in Fairfield, PA she was the daughter of the late Earl and Virgie (Sanders) Myers. She was the wife of the late Jerry Deardorff who died in 1985. Mrs. Deardorff worked

Obituary: Lois N. ‘Lola’ McDannell

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Lois N. “Lola” McDannell, 69 of Harrisburg, PA passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Community General Hospital in Harrisburg. Born April 21, 1952 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Merle J. & Louise Y. (Sites) McDannell. Lois was a 1970 graduate of Fairfield High School. She had been

Obituary: Elizabeth A. ‘Betty’ Maloney

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Elizabeth A. “Bettie” Maloney, 74, 619 Harmony Drive, New Oxford, PA passed away at her home on Sunday, October 17, 2021. She was born January 26, 1947 in Ames, Iowa the daughter of the late Clifford and Inez Johnson Maloney. Early in her life, Bettie was employed at Hyman Construction Company and later at American

Obituary: Freda J. Foth

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Freda J. (Rohrbaugh) Foth, 90 formerly of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville, PA. Born November 10, 1930 in Fairfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul M. & Pauline V. (Decker) Rohrbaugh. Freda was predeceased by her husband, Robert B. Foth, Sr. who

Obituary: Mary Margaret Stewart

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Mary Margaret Stewart, PhD, aged 90, of Gettysburg, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua, N.Y. She was born August 4, 1931, in Santa Monica, Calif., to the late Archibald Karr Stewart and Mora Jean Sillars Stewart. Mary Margaret grew up in Omaha, Neb., and Pittsburgh, Pa.,

Obituary: Charlotte W. Swope

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Charlotte W. Swope, 95, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born on April 23, 1926 in Gettysburg the daughter of the late Leroy H. Winebrenner. and Gertrude Plowman Winebrenner, She was the wife of Julius H. Swope, of Gettysburg, to whom she was married for 75 years.

Obituary: Dean N. Hilker

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Dean N. Hilker Dean N. Hilker, 80, of Hanover, died Saturday, Sept 18, at UPMC Hanover Hospital.  He was the husband of Gloria J. (Utz) Hilker for 57 years.  Born Feb 12, 1941 in Littlestown, Dean was the son of the late Walter E. & Delta G. (Good) Hilker.  He was a 1959 Littlestown High

Obituary: Thomas Henry Weiant

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Thomas Henry Weiant, 70, East Middle Street, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at the York Hospital. He was born January 20, 1951 in Allentown, PA the son of the late Henry C. and Jean R. German Weiant. Thomas is survived by his wife, Roberta Poandl Weiant. Thomas was a very active

Obituary: Charles Ricky Warren

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Charles Ricky Warren, 67, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. Born August 7, 1954 he was the son of the late Oren C. Warren and Shirley A. (McMullen) Suders. He is survived by his son Joshua Warren-Bolles (Teresa) of Frankford, DE., brothers: Michael McMullen (Joyce) of Shippensburg, Timothy Johnston (Pam) of Coolidge, AZ, and

Obituary: Alverda ‘Verdie’ Strausbaugh

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Alverda A. “Verdie” Strausbaugh, 79, of Orrtanna, PA died Thursday evening, October 14, 2021 at Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville, PA. Born October 5, 1942 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Marie (Harman) Heller. She was the wife of Charles “Charlie” W. Strausbaugh, of Orrtanna to whom she was married

Obituary: Janice McCraw

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Janice McCraw, 85, of The Brethren Home Community at Cross Keys Village, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the York Hospital. She was born October 2, 1936 in Grand Junction, CO the daughter of the late Charles Daniel and Dorothy Loback Hafey. Janice was predeceased by her husband Tommy F. McCraw in 2014.

Obituary: Anne Marie Nygard

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Anne Marie Nygard, 65, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was born July 26, 1956 in New Brunswick, NJ the daughter of the late John Fazekas, and Anne Gunia Fazekas. Anne is survived by her husband, Ernest Nygard, and son & daughter-in-law, Alex & Danielle Alameda of

Obituary: Adams J. Myers, III

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Adam Jerome Myers III, 69, passed away on October 15, 2021. He was born to Betty L. (Dorsey) Myers and the late Adam J. Myers Jr. on December 31, 1951, at Annie M. Warner Hospital. He was a 1969 graduate of Gettysburg High School, and a 1973 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University Smeal College

Obituary: Joseph S. Dillon

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Joseph S. Dillon, 67, of Halifax, PA passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at his home. He was born May 23, 1954 in Gettysburg, PA and the son of the late Armand James Dillon and Patricia Gardenhour Dillon. Joe was survived by his significant other, Linda Smith. In addition, his three sons; Brandon Dillon

Obituary: Jayden C. Milter

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Jayden C. Milter, 17, of Orrtanna, PA died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his home. Born March 22, 2004 in Westminster, MD he was the son of Sandra (Plunkert) Milter, of Orrtanna and David Milter, of Gettysburg. Jayden was a Senior at Gettysburg Area High School where he was an honor student. He was a

Obituary: Barbara A. ‘Bonnie’ Baker

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Barbara A. “Bonnie” Baker, age 74, of Hanover, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Born August 19, 1947 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl W. & Marie A. (Tresler) Harbaugh. Bonnie is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bruce L. Baker,

Obituary: Marlin R. ‘Skip’ Fiscel

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Marlin R. “Skip” Fiscel, 86 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the York Hospital. Born February 3, 1935 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Ralph & Lillias (Rupp) Fiscel. Skip was predeceased by his wife, Sylva Ann (Williams) Fiscel, who died in 2007. He was a member

Obituary: H. Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Krause

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H. Elizabeth “Liz” Krause, 90 of Frederick, MD formerly of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital. Born in Kerrville, Texas on July 17, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Ralph & Oma (Cook) Bailey. Liz was predeceased by her husband, Frederick J. Krause, who died in

Obituary: Daniel L. ‘Dan’ Lippy

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Daniel L. Lippy, 64 of New Oxford, PA died suddenly at home on Friday, October 1, 2021. Born in Gettysburg, PA on July 30, 1957, he was the son of Leroy Lippy of Hanover, PA and the late Sharon (Bankert) Lippy who died in 2000. Dan is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lauren

Obituary: William J. Hinkle

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William J. “Bill” Hinkle, 84, of Fayetteville, PA died Thursday evening, October 14, 2021 at Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville, PA. Born December 27, 1936 in Lewisburg, WV he was the son of the late Ray and Ada (Groves) Hinkle. He was the husband of Marsha G. (Gordon) Hinkle, of Fayetteville to whom she was married

Obituary: Shane C. Taylor

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Shane C. Taylor, 42, Gardners, PA passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born March 5, 1979 in Gettysburg, PA the son of Wade Taylor of Biglerville, PA and Brenda Richards Jeffiries of Arendtsville. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife Wendy Dressel Taylor, two

Obituary: Robert E. Shields

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Robert E. Shields, age 66 of Shippensburg, died Wednesday October 13, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born June 6, 1955 in Carlisle, son of the late Anna Mary (Shields) Martin. Bob was a retired forklift operator for Allen Distribution in Carlisle. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Can-Am Spyder, long drives through the mountains, and

Obituary: Timothy Owen ‘Tim’ Clapsadle

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Timothy Owen “Tim” Clapsadle, 53 of Orrtanna, PA passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born March 29, 1968 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Mary (Buckley) Clapsadle of Orrtanna, and the late Lawrence Clapsadle. Tim is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sue A. (Troutman) Clapsadle and

Obituary: Barry E. Chronister

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Barry Edward Chronister age 67, passed away on October 8, 2021. Barry was born November 30, 1953 in York, PA. and lived at the family home in the Dillsburg area for most of his life. He was a member of Fairfield Mennonite Church in Fairfield. He was a kind, generous, loving father, husband and friend.

Obituary: Clarence K. Williams

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Clarence K. Williams, 69, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at York Manor Care North, York, PA. He was born October 21, 1951 the son of the late Frank and Myrtle Stoner Williams, Sr. Clarence is survived by his wife, Diane Crouse Williams. Clarence was a veteran of the US Army. For

Obituary: Norman Eugene Wright Jr.

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Norman Eugene Wright Jr., age 62, of Newburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at his home. Born Tuesday, November 4, 1958, he was the son of the late Norman Eugene and Darlene Marie (McFerren) Wright Sr. During his working years Norman was employed by Deans Roofing, Cogwells, Domestic Pump, Musselman’s Fruit and

Obituary: Mary Price Hornby

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Mary Price Hornby, 81, Gettysburg, PA formerly of Ridgewood, New Jersey passed away from Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville, PA. She was born April 7, 1940 in Scarsdale, NY the daughter of Wesley and Olga Feldsine Price. Mary is survived by her husband of 51 years, David Hornby.

Obituary: Matthew David Whetzel

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Matthew “Matt” David Whetzel, age 44, of Greencastle, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 3, 2021 at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, TN. He was born October 7, 1976 in Baltimore, MD, as the son of Albert L. and the late Ethel L. (Heavner) Whetzel. Matt graduated in the Class of 1995 from Waynesboro High School.

Obituary: Barbara A. Claar

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Barbara A. Claar, age 82 of Gettysburg, died October 3, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Born February 22, 1939 in Gettysburg, daughter of the late Lloyd and Irma (Collins) Miller. She was the widow of Ralph Daun Claar. Barbara was a member of Mountain Top Ministries, loved playing, singing and listening to country

Obituary: Margaret L. Keckler

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Margaret L. Keckler, of New Oxford, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister, died Thursday September 30, 2021 at Holy Spirit Hospital, at the age of 89. She was born March 7, 1932 in Carlisle, daughter of the late Carl and Carolyn (Frost) Beam. Margaret was an assembly line worker at Eaton Diton

Obituary: Thomas Mitchell Shields, Sr.

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Thomas, “Tom”, Mitchell Shields, Sr., age 65, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born April 5, 1956 in Carlisle, as the son of the late Charles J. Shields, Sr., and Demmie Ann (Geyer) Shields. Tom graduated from Shippensburg High School. He worked as a roofer for his entire

Obituary: Lora Mae Shaffer

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Lora Mae Shaffer, age 78, of Fairfield, went peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 3, 2021. She was born November 13, 1942 in Gettysburg, PA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years, James “Mick” Shaffer and their infant daughter,

Obituary: Kimberly A. Smith

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Kimberly A. Smith, 64, Fairfield, PA passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 29, 2021 at her home. She was born in Baltimore City, Maryland the daughter of Ivan and Jane Andrest Allen. Kim transitioned through many careers during her lifetime, but consistently had a passion for horses and art. Kim loved horseback riding as well

Obituary: Rev. David W. Clark

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Rev. David W. Clark, 74, Biglerville, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Hershey Medical Center. He was born July 12, 1947 in Johnstown, PA, the son of the late George A. and Maxine Reitz Clark. David is survived by his wife, Tara Reighard Clark, a daughter, Christy Clark of Elizabethtown, PA, and

Obituary: Victoria A. Foth

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Victoria A. Foth, 65 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Waynesboro Hospital. Born March 1, 1956 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of Earl Leroy & Betty Jane (Milhimes) Steinour of Gettysburg. She was a customer service representative with the Gettysburg Travel Council and later for guest services at

Obituary: Frederick ‘Pops’ Spohrer

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Frederick W. “Pops” Spohrer, 96, Gettysburg, PA formerly of Philadelphia, PA, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born August 6, 1925 in Philadelphia PA, the son of the late Frederick W. and Sophie Schwartz Spohrer, Sr. He was a devoted family man married for 42

Obituary: Teresa Rae O’Donnell

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Teresa Rae O’Donnell, age 62 of Shippensburg, passed away August 30, 2021 at Wellspan Health York Hospital. Born November 10, 1958 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Leroy, Sr. and Louise (Henderson) Lynch. Teresa was a CNA for various health care facilities in the area, including Falling Spring, Shippensburg Health Center and

Obituary: Charlotte M. “Cheri” Hess

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Charlotte M. “Cheri” Hess Charlotte M. “Cheri” Hess, 59, of Littlestown, died Thursday, Aug 26, at her home.  She was the wife of Todd Hess for 29 years. Born March 12, 1962 in Baltimore, Cheri was the daughter of the late Milton Hitt & Margaret (Griffin) H Thomas and step daughter of Carol Hitt of

Obituary: Leonard E. Morrison, Sr.

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Leonard E. Morrison, Sr., 70, Hanover, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at his home. He was born July 27, 1951 in Williamsport, PA the son of the late Walter and Catherine Scott Morrison, Sr. Leonard was predeceased by his wife, Karen Morrison, and his three sisters Violet (Cookie), Lettie, and Annie. Leonard

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