Obituaries

Shirley P. Walter of Fairfield, PA passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the York Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, Richard (Dick) J. Walter, sister, Maryann Hatalsky, brothers, Terry Puida, and Larry Puida, and Joseph Spinnaweber. Her surviving sibling is Patrick Spinnaweber. She is also survived by her children, Mark

Troy A. Group, age 50 of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at his home. He was born Thursday, October… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Doris E. Corbin, 93 of Gettysburg, PA peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at The Gettysburg Hospital. She was born January 20, 1928 in Highspire, Dauphin County, PA. Doris was predeceased by her husband, Jack R. Corbin, who died in 2005 and a son, Jeffrey R. Corbin, who died in 2003. She was

John W. Downey, 89, of Biglerville, PA, passed, as expected, Friday morning, December 10, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Westminster, MD. He was predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Rita V. Downey. Born in 1932 in Cumberland, MD; he was the son of the late Leo T. and Theresa W. Downey, Sr. He

William R. Dick, 66, 221 Cumberland Road, Camp Hill, PA passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at his home. He was born November 13, 1955 the son of the late John C. Dick and Audrey Dunkinson Rudisill. Bill was early in his career a landscaper before his disability. He coached girls’ softball for his daughter’s

Shirley C. Gerrick Shirley C. Gerrick, 85, of Littlestown, died Monday, Dec 13, 2021 at Birch Manor Center for Rehabilitation, Sykesville, MD. … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Adam W. Popp, IV Adam W. Popp, IV, 62, of Littlestown, died Thursday, Dec 9, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Patricia “Trish” A. Fetters (McGee), age 64 of Biglerville, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at York Hospital. She… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Leona Marie Marpoe, age 71 of Shippensburg, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at home. Born April 8, 1950 in Newvill… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Shirley L. Rhinehart, age 65 of Gardners, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was b… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Larry E. Funt, age 71, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his home in Wellsville. He was born Saturday, November … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Patricia A. (Bailey) “Pat” Simpson, 66 of Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at her home. She was born March 11, 1955 in Tazewell, Virginia, and graduated from Gaithersburg High School in Maryland in 1973. Pat was predeceased by her husband, Edward W. Simpson, father Walter “Jerry” Bailey, and beloved in-laws

Bernard L. Topper, 90, Carlisle, PA formerly of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was also known as Bud or Bernie. His final four years were residing at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation, Carlisle, PA. Thank you from the family to Claremont’s hard working “Angel’s” that loved and cared for him. He

Michael D. Pearce 64, of Gettysburg, PA passed away at home on December 3, 2021. Born July 13, 1957 in Knoxville, TN. He was the son of the late Robert and Betty Pearce Sr. He was the husband of 45 years to Deborah A. (Arentz) Pearce. In addition to his wife he is survived by

Brian J Collier Brian J. Collier, 62, of Littlestown, died Sunday, Nov 28, at UPMC Hanover Hospital…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Robert W. Klunk Dedicated to God, family and country, Robert W. Klunk, 95, of Littlestown, PA, died peacefully Monday, November 29, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his wife of more than 63 years, Helen V. (Myers) Klunk, who died September 2, 2014. … For the complete obituary, please

Peter Bowman McDowell passed away on Nov. 21, 2021 at the age of 79. Pete was at home surrounded by loved ones who continue to admire and revel in his strength and determination. His friends and family are aware of his faithful daily exercise routine which he continued up until his illness which worsened in

Jeffrey C. Fissel, 67, of Fairfield, PA died Monday, November 29, 2021 at his home in Fairfield. Born October 23, 1954 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Henry and Gaylia (Pepple) Fissel. Jeff was a 1973 graduate of Gettysburg High School. He worked on his uncle’s fruit farm for many years

Myrle C. May, age 88 of York Springs, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his home. He was born Thursday, May 4, 19… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Harold Ryland Garretson, age 90, of Bendersville and Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2021. He was the… For the complete obituary, please click here.

George Russell Koontz, age 97, of Biglerville, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the Gettysburg Center. He was … For the complete obituary, please click here.

James V. Bucci, 86, of Orrtanna, PA died Thursday evening, November 18, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 4, 1935 in Winber, PA, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Rose (Salamone) Bucci. He was the husband of Ann (Thomas) Bucci of Orrtanna to whom he was married to for 44 years.

Donald R. Reese, 60, Old Route 16, Waynesboro, PA passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. He was born June 23, 1961 the son of Donald Andrews and Dorothy Reese Biser. Donald was employed at various jobs in the Fairfield area until he found his passion working in an auto body shop. He then

Millicent M. Addazio, 91, of Gettysburg, PA died Thursday morning, November 25, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born February 16, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA she was the daughter of the late Francis Unitas and Helen (Superfisky) Unitas Gibbs. She was the wife of the late Louis W. Addazio, who died February

Richard James Shultz, 78, Orrtanna, PA passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his home. He was born October 3, 1943 in Orrtanna, PA the son of the late Glenn and Rhonda Wilt Shultz. Mr. Shultz was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam War. For most of his life he

Ellen Jennie Stultz, 88 of Fairfield, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at SpiriTrust Lutheran The Village at Sprenkle Drive, York, PA. Born July 30, 1933 in Fairfield, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry Marshall & Ruth Edna (McCleaf) Slonaker. Ellen was predeceased by her

James L. Patterson, Sr., age 76 of Bendersville, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at his home. He was born Monda… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Harold R. Garretson, age 90 of York passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Normandie Ridge, York, PA. He was born M… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Leroy C. Martin, age 82 of Gettysburg, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Tuesd… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Marvin E. “Ed” Brown Marvin E. “Ed” Brown, 81, of Littlestown, died Monday, Oct 18, 2021, at his home…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Victor L. Reynolds Victor L. Reynolds, 87, of Littlestown, died Wed, Oct 20, 2021, at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover. … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Esther Scott Sheppard Esther N. Scott Sheppard was born in Hanover in January 1927. She was the fourth of seven children born to Lee Amos and Esther Naomi (Wolf) Krout…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

John Samuel Everett. Mort John Samuel Everett Mort, 91, of Hanover passed away Monday, October 25th at Homewood at Plum Creek…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Barbara Anne Brown Barbara Anne Brown, 71 of Littlestown died Friday October 22, 2021 at her home. … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Kenneth R Armacost Dr. Kenneth R. Armacost, 63, of Littlestown, died Thursday, Oct 28, at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital. He was the husband of Laura A. (Bentzel) Armacost of Littlestown…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Edgar G. Thomas Edgar G. Thomas, 88, of Hanover, died Friday, October 29, at UPMC Hanover Hospital…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Gary L. Wolfe Gary L. Wolfe, 82, of Littlestown, died Friday, Oct 29, 2021 at his home…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

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

G. Levon Crouse G. Levon Breighner Crouse, 91, of Littlestown, died Tues, Oct 19, 2021, at The Brethren Home, New Oxford. … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Terry M. Schmidt Terry M. Schmidt, 35, of New Oxford, died Sunday, Oct 10, 2021, at his home…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Harry C. Bentzel Harry C. Bentzel, 79, of Littlestown, died Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

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

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

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

Bonnie A. Johnson, age 77, of Chambersburg, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at her home, with her family by her si… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Barbara Atherholt age 95, passed away November 19, 2021. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home a… For the complete obituary, please click here.

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

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

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

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

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,

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

Craig Patrick Talhelm, age 32 of Gettysburg, passed away November 11, 2021. He was born April 28, 1989 in Gettysburg an… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Frederick J. Worthington II, age 57 of Newville, passed away November 13, 2021 at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Cent… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Carmen B. Garcia, age 76 of Gettysburg, passed away November 13, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born J… For the complete obituary, please click here.

REVISED SERVICE DATE: Viola M. Taylor, age 95, of Paramount Senior Living, formerly of Gardners, passed away Sunday, No… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Richard G. Gordon, age 84 of Fairfield, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. Professional … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Christine Blass- Bilger, of Shippensburg, passed away November 9, 2021. She was born January 4, 1961. Professional se… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Craig Talhelm, of Gettysburg, passed away November 11, 2021. He was born April 28, 1989. Professional services have b… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Ned J. Wantz Ned Joseph Wantz, born on March 16,1945 in Hanover, died peacefully in his sleep on October 13, 2021in Mechanicsville, VA…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Ronald W. Strevig Ronald W. Strevig, 84, of Littlestown, died Saturday, Oct 16, at SpiriTrust Lutheran The Village at Sprenkle Drive, York. … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Maurice M. Pickett, Sr. Maurice M. Pickett, Sr., 81, of Hanover, died Sunday, Oct 17, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. … For the complete obituary, please click here.

William W. King, Sr. William W. King, Sr., 77, of Chambersburg and formerly of Littlestown, died Sunday, Oct 17, 2021 at Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Jesse R. Clapsaddle Jesse Roger Clapsaddle, 84, of Littlestown, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

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

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.

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

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

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

Leonardo Santiago-Martinez, age 32 Biglerville, died Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the home of a friend in Biglerville. … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Daniel G. Blocher, age 51 of Chambersburg, died November 5, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born April 17, 1970 in Getty… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Johanne Thompson, of Shippensburg, passed away November 7, 2021. She was born October 18, 1932 in Akron, Ohio. Profes… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Nancy J. Hamman, of Shippensburg, passed away November 8, 2021. She was born May 8, 1936 in Mount Union. Professiona… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Ronald L.”Ron” Ogburn Ronald L. “Ron” Ogburn, 74, of New Oxford and formerly of Littlestown, died Saturday, October 2, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital with family by his side…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Burnell W. “Bernie” Hilker Burnell “Bernie” Winfield Hilker, age 77, of Winter Haven, FL passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 29, 2021 with his loving wife and daughters by his side…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Jerry Ray Loudermilk Jerry Ray Loudermilk, 69, of East Berlin, died Wed, Oct 6, 2021, at UPMC Hanover Hospital…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

Shirley R. Showvaker Shirley R. Showvaker, 86, of Littlestown, died Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital…. For the complete obituary, please click here.

William E Fickes, age 54, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his home. Born Friday, Novem… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Donald L. Halter, age 90 of Walnut Bottom, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. … For the complete obituary, please click here.

Jacob Z. Stoltzfus, age 54, died unexpectedly on October 29, 2021. He was a produce farmer and member of the Old Order A… For the complete obituary, please click here.

Lisa A. Tester, age 55 of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was born Sunday… For the complete obituary, please click here.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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> Larry Jack Watson, 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Dove House Hospice in Westminster, MD. He was … For the complete obituary, please click here.

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