Obituaries

Obituary Leonard M. Sites (June 25, 1930 – September 29, 2020) Leonard M. Sites, 90 of Fairfield, PA passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD. Born June 25, 1930 in Fairfield, he was the son of the late Arthur Mackley & Lillie Harmon (Sanders) Sites. Leonard was predeceased by his

Obituary William Hunter Ruppert Sr. (February 21, 1939 – September 28, 2020) William Hunter Ruppert, Sr., 81, 489 Crum Road, Fairfield, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born February 21, 1939, in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Raymond Robert and Elizabeth Miller Hunter Ruppert, Sr.

Obituary Betty R. (Gathy) Giannotto (January 1, 1941 ~ September 26, 2020) Betty R. (Gathy) Giannotto, 79, passed Saturday, September 26, 2020, at ManorCare Kingston Ct.  She was the wife of the late John Giannotto, who died in 2004, and the companion of the late Donald B. Larson, who died in 2015. Betty was born January 1,

Obituary Diana W. Spamer (February 2, 1947 – September 30, 2020)  Diana W. Spamer, 73, of Littlestown, died Wednesday, Sept 30, at her home.  She was the wife of Ernest K. Spamer of Littlestown for 23 years.  Born Feb 2, 1947 in Lost River, WV, she was the daughter of the late Molly Whetzel. Diana

Obituary Doris P. Staub (January 17, 1925 ~ September 27, 2020) Doris P. “Dook” Staub, 95, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Hanover Hall Nursing Center. She was the wife of Frederick C. Staub who died May 2003.  Born January 17, 1925 in McSherrystown, she was the daughter of

Obituary Natalie D. Craft (April 25, 1967 – September 30, 2020) Natalie Dawn Craft, age 53, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 surrounded by her family at her home in Chambersburg. She was born April 25, 1967 in Texerkana, AR, the daughter of Helen (Art) Dudney and the late Thomas Dudney.  Natalie attended Chambersburg High School. She

Obituary Michael L. Armstrong (June 26, 1982 – September 28, 2020) Michael L. Armstrong (Big Mike), age 38, of Gettysburg, passed away suddenly Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home. He was born June 26, 1982 in Hanover, PA, the son of Oswald and Janice (Brantley) Armstrong.  Michael graduated in the Class of 2001 from Biglerville High

Obituary Grace B. Shultz (January 26, 1933 – September 28, 2020) Grace B. Shultz, 87 of Gettysburg, PA passed away at her home on Monday, September 28, 2020 after a long illness. Born January 26, 1933 in Fairfield, PA she was the daughter of the late Alvin Paul & Bertha Ellen (Jacoby) Cassatt. Grace was

Obituary Charles W. Biddle (August 15, 1950 – September 25, 2020) Charles W. Biddle, 70, Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, September 25, 2020. He was born August 15, 1950 in Bellefonte, PA the son of the late William T. and Anna Mae Lyons Biddle. On April 29th 1989 in Middletown,

Obituary Susan Lynn Kennedy Lawson (August 17, 1974 – September 25, 2020) Mrs. Susan Lynn Kennedy Lawson, 46, of Thomasville, passed away at the Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point on Friday, September 25, 2020. She was born Chester County, August 17, 1974, to Thu Thi Ha Kennedy and Theodore Randolph Kennedy. Susan was

Obituary Frederick L. Kerr (February 9, 1937 – September 24, 2020) Frederick L. Kerr, 83, of Gettysburg, PA died Thursday morning, September 24, 2020 at his home due to congestive heart failure. Fred was born February 9, 1937, in York, PA. He was the ninth of twelve children born to the late Albert and Lestie

Obituary Bernard F. Looney, Sr. (July 17, 1953 ~ September 26, 2020)  Bernard F. Looney, Sr, 67, passed Saturday, September 26, 2020, at WellSpan York Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Sharon T. (Lingg) Looney, who passed February 20, 2007. Bernard was born July 17, 1953, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Lamah

Obituary Wayne E. Thayer (October 14, 1940 ~ September 25, 2020) Wayne E. Thayer, 79, passed Friday, September 25, 2020, at The Brethren Home Community.  He was the husband of Yvonne F. (Critchfield) Thayer, his wife of 60 years. Wayne was born October 14, 1940, in Woodlawn, MD, the son of the late Franklin E. and Adelaide

Obituary Tracy L. (Overbaugh) Schaszberger (July 10, 1966 ~ September 24, 2020)  Tracy L. (Overbaugh) Schaszberger, 54, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020, at the Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy.     Tracy was born in Hanover Boro, July 10, 1966, the daughter of the late John Max and Jean Theresa (Rider) Schaszberger. Tracy graduated from Delone Catholic

Obituary Harriet L. Decker ( June 13, 1945 ~ September 27, 2020 Harriet L. Decker, 75, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at WellSpan York Hospital. She was the wife of Charles L. “Bud” Decker to whom she shared 57 years of marriage.  Born June 13, 1945 in Hanover, she

Obituary Daniel Marshall (April 4, 1942 – September 27, 2020) Daniel Marshall, age 78, of Chambersburg, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his home. He was born April 4, 1942.  Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of

Obituary Cary C. Dentinger (July 20, 1949 – September 22, 2020) Cary C. “Dinger” Dentinger, age 71, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born July 20, 1949 in Ringtown, PA, the son of the late Claude Dentinger and Helen (Cressman) Dentinger.  Cary graduated Class of 1968 from Ringtown High School. He proudly

Obituary Robert L. “Bob” McGlaughlin (March 2, 1941 – September 23, 2020) Robert L. McGlaughlin (Bob), 79 of Gettysburg died Wednesday. September 23 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Gettysburg the son of Robert C. and Frances (Rider) McGlaughlin. He is survived by siblings Emily (John) Matthews of Gettysburg

Obituary Elaine M. Tuckey (May 13, 1959 – September 22, 2020) Elaine M. (Hartzel) Tuckey, age 61, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 surrounded by her family at her family home in Arendtsville. She was born May 13, 1959 in Gettysburg, the daughter of Doris (Long) Hartzel and the late Robert Hartzel, Sr.  Elaine graduated in the

Obituary Raymond E. Kump (August 30, 1936 – September 21, 2020) Raymond E. Kump “Punchy”, 84, formerly of Gettysburg, PA, died early Monday morning, September 21, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Glenville, PA. Born August 30, 1936 in Orrtanna, PA he was the son of the late Harvey and Mary (Watson) Kump. He was the

Obituary Edward L. Shelton (May 28, 1949 – September 18, 2020) Edward L. SheltonMay 28, 1949 – September 18, 2020 Edward L. Shelton, age 71, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away, of congestive heart failure, peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, September 18, 2020, at Doey’s House – Hospice of Washington County in Hagerstown, MD. 

Obituary Andrea Nicole Reiner (February 21, 1992 – September 16, 2020) Andrea Nicole Reiner, 28 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Born in Gettysburg on February 21, 1992, she was the daughter of Joseph M. & Kimberly A. (Giglio) Reiner of Gettysburg. Andrea was a 2010 graduate of Gettysburg High School

Obituary William C. “Bill” Myers (May 19, 1926 ~ September 21, 2020) William C.”Bill” Myers, 94, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020, at Genesis Healthcare in Gettysburg. He was the husband of the late Nadine L. “Deanie” (Sponseller) Myers, who died on April 22, 2010. Bill was born May 19, 1926 in Adams Co., the son of

Obituary Kenneth E. Emig (March 3, 1946 ~ September 19, 2020) Kenneth E. Emig, 74, died Saturday, September 19, 2020, at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Hospital. Ken was born March 3, 1946, in Hanover, the son of the late Robert G.W. and Mabel M. (Hoke) Emig. Ken was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Abbottstown, and

Obituary Lee Ann Bonett (Apr 6th, 1965 – Sep 21st, 2020) Lee Ann Bonett, 55, of Littlestown, died Monday, Sept 21, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.  She was the wife of Peter Bonett, Jr. of Littlestown for 29 years.  Born April 6, 1965 in Angeles City, Philippines, Lee Ann was the daughter of

Obituary Kathi L. Maines (October 22, 1958 – September 21, 2020) Kathi Lynn Maines, age 61, of Chambersburg, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at York Hospital. She was born October 22, 1958 in Mexico, Missouri, the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Wood.  Kathi was a homemaker and in her spare time she enjoyed camping

Obituary David C. Mentzer (May 26, 1935 – September 19, 2020) David “Pap” C. Mentzer, age 85, of Gardners, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home. He was born May 26, 1935.  Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., Bendersville. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory

Obituary Douglas C. Davis (August 30, 1955 – September 18, 2020) Douglas C. Davis, age 65, of East Berlin, PA, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 18, 2020 as a result of a tragic motor vehicle accident. He was born on August 30, 1955 in York Springs, PA, the son of the late Harold Sr. and Janet

Obituary Charles L. Bayer Jr. (February 28, 1942 – September 15, 2020) Charles L. Bayer, Jr., 78,the husband of Dorothy E. Bayer, died Tuesday evening, September 15, 2020 after an extended illness.  This obituary was originally published here.

Obituary Nancy (Richstine) Brown (November 13, 1947 ~ September 17, 2020) Nancy (Richstine) Brown, 72, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 17, 2020. She was the wife of Michael G. Brown, her husband of 52 years. Nancy was born November 13, 1947 in Hanover, the daughter of the late Dorman L.

Obituary Stephen B. Klunk June 11, 1950 ~ September 16, 2020 Stephen B. Klunk, 70, of Hanover, returned home to spirit on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the husband of Theresa “Terry” F. (Klunk) Klunk for 48 years. Born June 11, 1950 in Dallastown, he was the son of the

Obituary Susan M. Kennedy (June 24, 1950 – September 17, 2020) Susan M. Kennedy, age 70, of Gardners, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at her home. She was born June 24, 1950 in Camp Hill, PA, the daughter of the late Harvey and Sally (Lilly) Liddick.  Susan graduated in the Class of 1969 from Susquenita High

Obituary Miriam G. (Rodgers) Livelsberger (April 14, 1931 ~ September 16, 2020)  Miriam G. (Rodgers) Livelsberger, 89, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at WellSpan York Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Robert L. Livelsberger, her husband of 56 years, who died March 2, 2006. Miriam was born April 14, 1931, in Big Mount, the daughter

Obituary Robert W. Diehl ( June 30th, 1957 ~ September 15, 2020) Robert W. Diehl, 63, of Littlestown, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept 15, 2020.  He was the husband of Ruth E. (Claypool) Diehl for 45 years.  Born June 30, 1957 in Carroll County, Bob was the son of the late Charles Diehl,  Sr. and

Obituary Robert M. Sherdel (February 5, 1951 ~ September 15, 2020) Robert M. Sherdel, 69, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Brenda M. (James) Sherdel, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Born February 5, 1951 in Hanover, he

Obituary Linda M. Himes (August 26, 1957 – September 15, 2020) Linda M. Himes, age 63, of Gettysburg, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 surrounded by her family at Genesis Healthcare Center in Gettysburg. She was born August 26, 1957 in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late George L. and Genevieve A. (Arentz) Acevedo.  Linda graduated from

Obituary Vanice C. Richards (May 28, 1937 – September 13, 2020) Vanice C. Richards, 83, of Aspers, PA passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at home with his family by his side after a lengthy illness. Born May 28, 1937 in Glen White, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Lloyd C.

Obituary Martha M. (Swain) Robinson (October 11, 1926 ~ September 12, 2020)  Martha M. (Swain) Robinson, 93, died Saturday, September 12, 2020, at ManorCare Dallastown.  She was the wife of the late John R. Robinson, Jr, who died March 16, 2004. Martha was born October 11, 1926, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late Harry and Bernell (Tate)

Obituary Richard J. “Dick” Smith (February 25, 1927 ~ September 11, 2020)  Richard J.“Dick” Smith, 93, died Friday, September 11, 2020 at The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford. He was the husband of the late Norma Jean (Hull) Smith, who died November 20, 2003. Dick was born on February 25, 1927 in Hanover, the son of the

Obituary Raymond S. Dubbs (January 21, 1932 ~ September 10, 2020)  Raymond S. Dubbs, 88, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020, at his home in New Oxford. He was the Life Partner of Kathleen Orner for over 30 years. Raymond was born January 21, 1932, Reading Twp., Adams Co. PA., the son of the late Ellis and

Obituary Anna Louise Myers (Mar 13, 1933 – Sep 13, 2020) Anna Louise Myers, 87, of Gettysburg, died Sunday, Sept 13, 2020 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Village, Gettysburg.  She was the widow of Kenneth K. Myers who died June 13, 2001.  Born March 13, 1933 in Hanover, Anna was the daughter of the late John &

Obituary Jinny Taylor (October 12, 1946 – September 13, 2020) Jinny Taylor, age 73, of Shippensburg, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Shippensburg Health Care. She was born October 12, 1946.  Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory

Obituary Marion L. Kryfko (October 16, 1935 – September 14, 2020) Marion L. Kryfko, 84 of York, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Manor Care South. She was the loving wife of the late John Kryfko. Born October 16, 1935 in Gettysburg, she was a daughter of the late Earl Trimmer and the late

Obituary Marilyn J. (Smith) Drummer (September 24, 1931 ~ September 9, 2020) Marilyn J. (Smith) Drummer, 88, died surrounded by family at her home on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. She was the wife of the late James L. Drummer, her high school sweetheart, who died January 1, 2016, her husband of 64 years. Marilyn was born September

Obituary Kirby G. Hoke (May 28, 1945 – September 11, 2020) Kirby G. Hoke, 75, of Hanover, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Born May 28, 1945 in Hanover, he was the son of the late John F. and Mildred A. (Masenheimer) Hoke and stepson of Elizabeth Senft. Kirby

Obituary Robert L. Bolin Sr. ( July 3, 1921 – September 10, 2020) Robert L. Bolin, Sr, 99, of New Oxford, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at UPMC-Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Betty Grace (Funk) Bolin who died in 1942 and Genevieve (Smith) Bolin who died February 3, 1993. Born July

Obituary George N. Connelly (December 13, 1940 – September 11, 2020) George N. Connelly, age 79, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at Cumberland Crossings Nursing Home in Carlisle. He was born December 13, 1940 in Mansfield, PA, the son of the late Sydney and Grace (Whittaker) Connelly.  George graduated in the Class of 1958

Obituary John F. Bayer Jr. (November 19, 1956 – September 9, 2020) John F. Bayer, Jr. 63 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 09, 2020 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born November 19, 1956 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late John F. Bayer and Ruth Forsythe Stitley. John was predeceased by

Obituary Marie L. Hankey (November 17, 1920 – September 6, 2020) Marie L. Hankey (Nanny) died peacefully at home on September 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She tried hard to celebrate her 100th birthday but congestive heart failure stopped her from reaching her goal.  Marie was born on November 17, 1920 in Roma,

Obituary Suzanne L. Bender (November 7, 1947 – September 3, 2020) Suzanne L. Brown Bender, 72, Gettysburg, PA died peacefully at her home of chronic lung disease on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born November 17, 1947 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late Harry and Ruth McCleaf Bender. Suzanne was a 1965

Obituary Mary Ann Thomas (Aug 15, 1935 – Sep 7, 2020) Mary Ann Thomas, 85, of Hanover, died Monday, Sept 7, at her home.  She was the wife of Edgar G. Thomas of Hanover for 67 years.  Born August 15, 1935 in Littlestown, Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Paul & Sarah (Worley)

Obituary Janet R. Tuckey (March 10, 1929 – September 8, 2020) Janet R. Tuckey, age 91, of Biglerville, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Sarah Todd Nursing Home in Carlisle. She was born Sunday, March 10, 1929 in Latimore Township, Adams County, the daughter of the late Cyrus and Stella (Smith) Yohe.  Janet graduated from Biglerville

Obituary Roger L. Markley (August 22, 1936 – September 7, 2020) Roger L. Markley, age 84, of Shippensburg, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Manor Care Nursing and Rehab, Chambersburg. He was born August 22, 1936 in Huntsdale, PA, the son of the late William F. Sr., and Erma R. (Sennett) Markley.  Roger retired from Penn

Obituary Eugene A. Deardorff (September 19, 1936 – September 6, 2020) Eugene A. Deardorff, “Grampa Gene”, 83, of Lurgan Township, Newburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Chambers Pointe Menno Haven, Chambersburg. He was born September 19, 1936 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Arthur D. and Lareina (Raffensperger) Deardorff.  Gene graduated from

Obituary John E. Smith (September 11, 1939 – September 6, 2020) John E. Smith, age 80, of Shippensburg, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born September 11, 1939 in Concord, PA, the son of the late Wayne O. and Helen M. (Goshorn) Smith.  John retired from PAB Trusses

Obituary Clara Jane Wagner August 14, 1946 – September 4, 2020 Clara Jane Wagner, 74, of New Oxford, entered into God’s eternal care on Friday, September 4, 2020 at UPMC Hanover Hospital. She was the loving wife of Merle A. Wagner of New Oxford, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage. Born August 14, 1946

Obituary Bernard L. McLean (May 24, 1925 – September 3, 2020) Bernard L. McLean, age 95 of Chambersburg, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Paramount Nursing and Rehab. He was born Sunday, May 24, 1925 in Baltimore County, MD.  He was employed as a carpenter most of his life.  He served in the Army during World

Mary S. (Sprouse) Smith Mary S. (Sprouse) Smith, 86, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at her home.  She was the wife of Broadus W. Smith, her husband of 70 years. Mary was born July 17, 1934, in Spartanburg, SC, the daughter of the late Albert and Iva Lee (Green) Sprouse. In addition to her husband

Obituary Daniel J. Bell (October 4, 1952 – September 2, 2020) Daniel J. Bell, 67, of Shady Side, MD died suddenly September 2, 2020 at his home. Born October 24, 1952 in Biloxi, Mississippi he was the son of Anita (McDermott) Bell, of Fairfield, PA and the late William D. Bell. Daniel held a PhD.

Obituary Jeffrey A. Miller (February 4, 1964 September 2, 2020) Jeffrey A. Miller, 56, passed Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at his home. Jeff was born February 4, 1964, in Hanover, the son of the late Charles M. and Doris L. (Reedy) Miller. Jeff loved camping, laying by the pool, and spending time with his family

Obituary Timothy A. Diehl (February 10, 1959 – September 2, 2020) Timothy A. Diehl, age 61 of Biglerville, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center. He was born Wednesday, February 10, 1959 in Gettysburg, the son of the late Wilmer K. and Mary (Auvil) Diehl. Timothy graduated from Biglerville High School in 1977. He