Obituaries

Obituary: Helen P. Wenk

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Helen P. Wenk, 97, passed away January 8, 2021 at Homewood at Plum Creek. She was the widow of Kenneth G. Wenk and daughter of the late Carrie and Roy S. Peters. She is survived by two daughters, Carole Rebert and Sandra Flynn, one son, R. Scott Wenk, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Burial

Obituary: Evelyn “June” Anske

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Evelyn “June” Anske, 87, Fairfield PA entered into God’s eternal care Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Quincy Village Parker House. She was born June 18, 1933 in Richmond, VA the daughter of the late Leslie and Lenorah Paul Mozingo. Her first husband, William R. Fox passed away in 2007 in Lake Wales, FL, where they

Obituary: Mary Louise Shelleman

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Mary Louise Fridinger Shelleman, 93, of Aspers, PA died Sunday morning, January 10, 2021 at the Gettysburg Center. Born May 8, 1927 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Moser) Fridinger. She was the wife of the late Edgar L. Shelleman, Sr. who died February 26, 2004. Mrs. Shelleman

Obituary: Beatrice May “Bea” Harness

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Beatrice May (Benner) Harness, 104, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Morning Glory Personal Care Home in Littlestown, PA. Born May 31, 1916 in Mt. Pleasant Township, Adams County, PA, she was the elder daughter of the late J. Milton & C. Mabel (Mehring) Benner and was known as Aunt Beatie by her

Obituary: Mary Josephine Smith

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Mary Josephine (Rexroth) Smith, 76, Church Road, Orrtanna, PA passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was born January 11, 1945 in Adams County, PA the daughter of the late Marlyn and Rose Scott Rexroth. Mary is survived by her husband of 56 years, Garland Joseph Smith. Mrs. Smith was

Obituary: Rosemarie “Posie” Zimmer

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Rosemarie “Posie” Zimmer, 86, formerly of Gettysburg, PA passed away at The Chambersburg Hospital on Monday, January 11, 2021. Born in Johnstown, PA on February 28, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Rudy & Helen (McKernan) Amershak. Posie was predeceased by her husband, Edward P. Zimmer, Jr. who died in 2019. She was

Obituary and Tribute: Shirley C. Spence

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● Worked at Lutheran Home and Gettysburg National Bank ● Enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and puzzles ● Survived by son, daughter, grandchildren and great grandchilden Shirley C. Spence, age 83, of Arendtsville, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Thursday, May 6, 1937 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Chester

Obituary: Ethel “Gidget” Howard

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Ethel V. “Gidget” Howard, 55, of Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly, January 3, 2021. Born June 26, 1965 in Gettysburg, PA Ethel was the daughter of the late Gladys V. (Minor) Howard and Lawrence E. Hill. Ethel is survived by her four children, Terry Lee Sistrunk, Jr. and his wife Jazmine, of Hanover, PA, Derrick

Obituary: Connie L. Reamer

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Connie L. Reamer, 77 of Orrtanna, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Born February 24, 1943 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Paul N. & Emma C. (Herring) Myers, Sr. Connie was a 1961 graduate of Fairfield High School. She worked for many years as a secretary at Heiges Masonry

Obituary: Waybright “Bud” Thomas

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  Waybright Revere “Bud” Thomas, age 96, passed away on January 1, 2021. He was born on July 1, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York and was the youngest of three children born to the late Guy and Eva Rice Thomas. He spent most of his life in Biglerville.   Bud graduated from Biglerville High School

Obituary: Katherine L. Ambrose

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Katherine L. Ambrose, 90, of Gettysburg, PA died Tuesday morning, January 5, 2021 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born August 21, 1930 in Waynesboro, PA she was the daughter of the late Samuel D. and Vincentia (Adams) Brewer. She was the wife of the late Ira R. Ambrose who died in 2009. Mrs. Ambrose attended school

Obituary: Jane A. Redding

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Jane A. (Felix) Redding, 92 of Gettysburg, PA passed away at Genesis – Gettysburg Center on Monday, January 4, 2021. Born October 23, 1928 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Ray & Eleanor (Sanders) Felix. Jane is survived by her husband of 73 years, Richard N. Redding. She was a lifelong member

Obituary: Wayne F. Fissel

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Wayne F. Fissel, 80, Orrtanna, PA who passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg, PA. He was born July 29, 1940 the son of the late Claude F. and Annabel Schindledecker Fissel. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Miller Fissel. Wayne was a member of Mountain Top Ministries in Orrtanna,

Obituary: Kathryn R. Morehead

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Kathryn R. Morehead Kathryn R. “Kas” Morehead, 96, formerly of Littlestown, died Wednesday, Dec 30, at The Brethren Home, New Oxford. She was the wife of the late John W. Morehead who died Nov 9, 2007. Born October 20, 1924 in Hanover,… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Obituary: Joyce Gillispie

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Joyce Gillispie formerly of Fairfield, PA was born Joyce Ann Matheny, in Green Bank WV, on April 3, 1944. She and her three siblings were raised by their grandparents. She married Julian Gillispie in 1963 and due to his military service she lived in France for a few years, then Alaska, then took care of

Obituary: James “Jim” Larmer

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James A. “Jim” Larmer, 78, of Fairfield, PA died Tuesday afternoon, December 29, 2020 at his home in Fairfield. Born December 15, 1942 in Whitesburg, TN he was the son of the late Andrew and Ella (Mayo) Larmer. Jim was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Vietnam. After the service he

Obituary: Joan Ditzler

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Joan Ditzler 92, Biglerville PA, went to be with the lord and rejoin her loved ones in heaven on December 30th. For many years, she was lovingly cared for by the 3 youngest daughters, Mary Joan and Barbara as caregivers and Cindy, a regular visitor, always within calling distance, willing and available to help. She

Obituary: William E. Myers, Jr.

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William E. Myers, Jr., 63, Hanover, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Transitions Healthcare. He was born February 22, 1957 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late William E. and Lois Reed Myers. Mr. Myers is survived by four children; Kayla Myers of Ranson, W. VA., Heather Myers of Hanover, PA,

Obituary: Dorothy L. Sibrel

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Dorothy L. Sibrel, 85, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was born January 11, 1935 in Mummasburg, PA the daughter of the late Philip and Lottie Mae Kump Topper. Dorothy is predeceased by two husband, Allen W. Plank, Jr. and Charles R. Sibrel. Mrs. Sibrel was a

Obituary: Edna E. Wantz

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Edna E. Wantz Edna E. Wantz, 91, of Gettysburg died Saturday, Dec 26, at Transitions Health Care, Gettysburg. Born Sept 8, 1929 in Carroll County, MD, Edna was the daughter of the late Addison & Esta (Kindig) Mikesell…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Obituary: Deloris E. Schrader

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Deloris E. Schrader Deloris E. Schrader, 81, of Boiling Springs, died Sunday A.M., Dec 27, at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was the wife of Francis H. Schrader of Boiling Springs for 51 years. Born July 3, 1939 in Carlisle, Deloris was the daughter of the late Emerson & Ethel (Brown) Miller… For the complete obituary,

Obituary: Francis I. Hall

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Francis I. Hall, 95 of Orrtanna, PA passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home. Born June 30, 1925 on the family farm in Orrtanna, he was the son of the late John I. & Virgie E. (Irvin) Hall. Francis was predeceased by his wife, Vesta Mary (Kane) Hall who died July 21,

Obituary: John “Jack” Weitzel

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John Kenyon “Jack” Weitzel, 91, of Gettysburg, PA, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home. Born October 29, 1929 in Elizabeth, NJ he was the son of the late John and Helen (Kreis) Weitzel. In 1950 he married Elizabeth Jane (Britcher) Weitzel, whom he was with for 61 years until her passing April 16,

Obituary: Lottie V. Seaman

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: Lottie V. Seaman, 87 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at SpiriTrust Lutheran the Village at Gettysburg. Born June 09, 1933 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Louis & Mildred (Beard) Hodges. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Arnold E. Seaman. Lottie had

Obituary: Marian B. (Pente) Matthews

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Marian Beth Anne (Pente) Matthews, cherished wife of the late John W. Matthews, and beloved daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Angelo P. Pente (Naomi J. Coscia), left this world to dance in heaven for an eternity with her husband and soul mate. Mourning her loss includes daughters Amanda B. Garner; Emily A. Coolbaugh

Obituary: F. Geraldine Bushey

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F. Geraldine “Geri” Bushey, 99, formerly of Arendtsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at SpiriTrust in Gettysburg. She was born September 9, 1921 in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County, PA the daughter of the late S. Luther and Eva Taylor Baltzley. Her husband J. Charles Bushey died in 2008. Geri was a member

Obituary: Charles E. Fitzwater, Jr.

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Charles E. Fitzwater, Jr., 77, of Gettysburg, PA died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Waynesboro Hospital. Born March 13, 1943 in York Springs, PA he was the son of the late Charles and Louise (Redding) Fitzwater, Sr. Mr. Fitzwater was a 1961 graduate of Biglerville High School, after graduation he enlisted in the United

Obituary: Dorothy E. Bollinger

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Dorothy E. Bollinger Dorothy E. Bollinger, 99, of Hanover, died Tuesday, Dec 22, at the home of her daughter, Barbara Garrett. She was the wife of the late Ralph F. Bollinger who died in 2000. Born Oct 21, 1921 in Fayetteville… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Obituary: Brenda S. Bezanson

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Brenda S. Bezanson Brenda S. Bezanson, 66, of Littlestown, died Tuesday, Dec 22, at her home. She was the wife of Gary E. Bezanson of Littlestown for 25 years. Born Aug 22, 1954, Brenda was the daughter of the late Carl, Sr. & Dorothy (Hardesty) Willis…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Obituary: David Alan Metz

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David Alan Metz, 64, 101 West Main Street, Fairfield, PA passed away suddenly on Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home. He was born October 17, 1956 in Fairfield, PA the son of the late Paul and Judy Lowe Metz. David is survived by his wife, Margaret Neely Metz, three children; David Metz and his

Obituary: Linda Brown

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Linda M Brown, 72 of Littlestown died Tuesday December 15 at her home. Born June 1, 1947 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth W and Marie Krumrine Fritz. Linda was a Charles Carroll High School Graduate and retired from Hanover Brands. … For the complete obituary, please click

Obituary: Frederick “Fred” Snyder

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  Frederick C. Snyder, 76, of Carroll Valley, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at the York Hospital. He was born March 1, 1944 in Baltimore, the son of the late E. Curtis and Rose Hess Snyder. Fred is survived by his wife of 20 years, Betty Marie Heffernan Snyder. Fred was a graduate of

Obituary: Gerald L. Althoff

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Gerald “Jerry” L. Althoff, 65, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born May 31, 1955 in Gettysburg, PA, the son of the late Edward and Mary Riley Althoff. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Janice “Jan” Davies Althoff, two daughters; Denise Stewart

Obituary: Gary E. Redding

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Gary E. Redding, 70, of Gettysburg, PA died Saturday morning, December 19, 2020 at Genesis Gettysburg Center. Born December 2, 1950 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Edgar Redding and the late Fred and Betty (Musselman) Andrew. Gary worked for a number of years for Pfaltzgraff in York for a number

Obituary: Doris Josephine Ferchland

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Doris Josephine Ferchland (nee’ Schmitt) was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 16, 1931. She was the youngest child of George and Mary Schmitt and the last survivor of their six children. Doris met her future husband, Walter W. Ferchland, when she was 12-years-old and he was 16. The childhood sweethearts married on November

Obituary: Scott A. Carbaugh

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Scott Alan Carbaugh, 59 of Gettysburg, PA passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at home with his loving family by his side. Born in Gettysburg on May 06, 1961, he was the son of Patricia (Bevenour) Carbaugh of Abbottstown, PA and the late Danny Carbaugh. Scott worked in the construction field most of his life.

Obituary: Fannie E Ridinger

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Fannie E Ridinger Fannie E. Ridinger, 86 of Littlestown was called home by God Tuesday December 15 from her earthly home. She was the wife of Lake A. “Reds” Ridinger Jr. who died April 30, 2015. Born December 3. 1934 in Libertytown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Margaret E.

Obituary: Bruce E. Hudson

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Bruce E. Hudson Bruce E. Hudson, 93, of Gettysburg, died Wed., Dec 16, at his home. He was the husband of Geneva (Warner) Hudson of Gettysburg for 64 years. Born May 24, 1927 in Grafton, WV, Bruce was the son of the late Lloyd & Virgie (Reese) Hudson… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Obituary: Clifford O. “Cliff” Whitmoyer

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Clifford O. “Cliff” Whitmoyer, 76 of Aspers, PA died Friday, December 11, 2020 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born in Danville, PA on November 23, 1944, he was the son of the late Clifford E. & Helen M. (Stover) Whitmoyer. Cliff is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann (Hayes) Whitmoyer. He served with the United States

Richard C. Myers

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Obituary: Richard C. Myers Richard C. Myers, 89, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home.  He was the husband of Doris E. (Messinger) Myers, his wife of 67 years. Dick was born January 14, 1931, in York, the son of the late Ira H. and Myrtle J. (Forsythe) Myers. Dick was a member of

James D. Bly

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Obituary: James D. Bly James D. Bly, 85, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home.  He was the husband of Martha P. “Marti” (Warner) Bly, his wife of 58 years. Jim was born June 1, 1935, in Tyrone Twp., the son of the late Marion L. and Mary R. (Hausenfluck) Bly Jim was a

Brenda Sue French

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Obituary: Brenda Sue French Brenda Sue French, 51, of Gettysburg, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in White Marsh, MD.  She was the loving wife of the late Daniel French who died July 10, 2017 and is survived by her loving fiancé Dwayne Barthlow, Maryland. She was born August 23, 1969 in Olney, MD, the

Norma J. Cooley

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Obituary: Norma J. Cooley Norma J. Cooley. 85, of Biglerville, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital.  She was the loving wife of Clair Eugene Cooley who died January 5, 2016. She was born March 29, 1935 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Weikert) Swope. She is survived

Obituary: Catherine M. Mort

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Catherine M. Mort Catherine Marie Mort went home to be with Jesus in the early morning of Monday, December 14. She was ushered into Heaven with her greatest earthly treasure by her side, her family. Catherine, known to her friends as Cass and to her family as Nan,… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Obituary: John A. Gardiner, III

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John A. Gardiner, III, 61, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his home. He was born April 9, 1959 in Baltimore, MD the son of the John A. Gardiner, Sr. of Pasadena, MD and the late Norma Easter Gardiner. John is survived by his wife of 41 years, Christine Alther Gardiner of

Obituary: Jean O. Scott

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Jean O. Scott, 87 of Orrtanna, PA passed away at the Chambersburg Hospital, December 10, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Gettysburg, PA on January 01, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Earl & Isabelle Shultz. Jean enjoyed baking and working in her garden. She had been employed at various factories in

Obituary: Charles D. Angstadt

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Charles D. Angstadt, 86 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born April 01, 1934 in Oley, PA he was the son of the late Daniel R. & Mabel (Manwiller) Angstadt. Charles was survived by his wife of 30 years, Carol L. (Wheeler) Angstadt. He graduated from Oley

Obituary: Betty Myers Harman

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Betty Myers Harman Betty Myers Harman, 98, of Silver Run, died Tues, Dec 8, 2020 at Carroll Hospital, Westminster. She was the wife of the late Robert H.”Bob” Harman for 63 years who died June 20, 2010. Born May 18, 1922 in Mayberry… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Obituary: Edith C, Shull

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Edith C. Shull, 82 of Gettysburg, PA passed away at her home on Thursday, December 03, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born August 17, 1938 in Penn Mar, MD she was the daughter of the late Mervin & Ethel (Patterson) Emory. Edith was predeceased by her husband Franklin W. Shull, Sr. who died February 04,

Obituary: Eugenia H. Czexk

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Eugenia H. Czeck, 88, of Gettysburg, PA, died Friday morning, December 4, 2020, at Paramount Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fayetteville, PA. Born June 18, 1932, in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Helen (Sefton) Haehnlen. She graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1950 and received her bachelor’s degree in Physical Education

Obituary: Linda Kay Wyatt

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Linda Kay Wyatt, 67, 175 Funt Road, Aspers, PA passed away at the University of Maryland Medical Center on Saturday, December 5, 2020 due to complications of Covid-19. She was born May 25, 1953 in Aspers, PA the daughter of the late Nelson F. and Geraldine I. Day Funt. Linda is survived by her husband

Obituary: Joseph Leslie Zeigler

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Joseph Leslie Zeigler, 70, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 5, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born September 8, 1950 in Westminster, MD he was the devoted son of the late Sylvester and Dorothy (Heagy) Zeigler. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Joseph is survived by his brother, John Zeigler, of

Obituary: Joseph Proskine

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Joseph Proskine Joseph Proskine, 61, of Littlestown, died Saturday, Dec 5, at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital. He was the husband of Stacy (Kimball) Proskine for 19 years. Born April 27, 1959 in Oxford, PA, Joe was the son of Tyler Proskine of Quincy, FL… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Obituary: Nancy Lou Bible

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Nancy Lou Bible Nancy Lou Bible, 86, of Littlestown, died Saturday, Dec 5, at her home. She was the wife of Mancil Everett “Whitey” “Buck” Bible who died March 8, 2019. Born Oct 13, 1934 in Littlestown, Nancy was the daughter of the late Allen Simpson… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Michael Richard Klunk

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Obituary Michael Richard Klunk, 73, of Gettysburg, PA and formerly of York, PA, entered God’s eternal care Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Gettysburg Center. Born October 1, 1947 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Richard F. and Helen E. (Strausbaugh) Klunk.     Michael was a 1965 graduate of Delone Catholic

John R. Grady

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Obituary John R. Grady (January 11, 1925 – December 4, 2020) John R. Grady, 95, of Gettysburg, PA died Friday evening, December 4, 2020 at Lorien Nursing Home in Taneytown, MD. Born January 11, 1925 in Tobyhanna, PA he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Mary Margaret (Langan) Grady. He was the

Obituary: Faustina Laughman

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Obituary Faustina Laughman (August 21, 1944 – December 3, 2020) Faustina Laughman, 76, 27 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg, PA passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was born August 21, 1944 in Independence, Missouri the daughter of the late Trinidad Ceballos and Vincenta Pollina Ceballos. Faustina is survived by her husband

Obituary: Dail A. Forsyth

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Obituary Dail A. Forsyth (August 22, 1936 – December 1, 2020) Dail Archer Forsyth, 84, of Orrtanna, PA, formerly of Princeton, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Alexander M. Forsyth. Dail was born in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late John Anthony