Obituary: Barbara L. Ohl

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Barbara L. Ohl age 86 passed away March 10, 2024 at Gettysburg Center in Gettysburg PA. Born on April 28, 1937 in Baltimore MD. She was the daughter of the late George Kotis and Catherine E. Haines and step daughter of the late William Moran. She was the loving wife of the later Edward T.

Obituary: Roger Allen Benadum

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Roger Allen Benadum, 72, of Hanover, passed away on March 3, 2024, at Yorkview Nursing and Rehabilitation in York, PA. He was the loving son of the late Clifford W. and Betty J. (Bennett) Benadum.Roger was an avid Oregon Ducks and San Francisco 49ers fan. He enjoyed playing golf and watching NASCAR races where Kyle

Obituary: Charlene Evonne Felton

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harlene Evonne Felton, age 38, of Biglerville, PA died suddenly at home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Born on November 26, 1985 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of Anita Perez-Thomas of Gettysburg and the late Dolphus Felton. Charlene is survived by her step-father Lawrence Thomas. She was a 2005 graduate of Gettysburg Area

Obituary: Samuel T. Pirrello

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Samuel Pirrello, 21, of Gettysburg, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Born on August 15, 2002 in Gettysburg, PA to his mother, Katey Wistozkey. Sam will be deeply missed by those he leaves behind including his mother Katey, grandparents, Tom and Diane Wisotzkey, great-grandmother Nancy McCleaf, great uncle Greg

Obituary: Michael Wasil Mahalage

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Michael Wasil Mahalage, 87, of Littlestown, passed away at his home on March 1st in the loving care of family. Mike was known to many of his friends at “High Roller.” He resided in Gettysburg for many years prior to his retirement. Mike was born in Mahanoy City, PA was the son of the late

Obituary: Marlin C. Cluck

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Marlin C. Cluck, 83, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born July 25, 1940 in Gettysburg the son of the late Kermit and Beatrice Weaver Cluck. His wife, Sandra Reck Cluck died in 2017. Marlin attended Gettysburg High School (Class of 1957). He then served over

Obituary: Ann Viersma

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nn Viersma, 91 of Gettysburg, PA died peacefully on Friday, March 01, 2024 at her home. Born June 15, 1932 in the Netherlands, she was the daughter of the late Hendrick & Rinje vanderWay. Ann was predeceased by her husband, Wiebe Viersma (2022) and her son, Howard Viersma (1986). She and her late husband had

Obituary: James Roe Ketchum

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James Roe Ketchum died February 21, 2024, in Carlisle, PA. Born in Rochester, NY in 1939, Jim grew up Clyde, NY and graduated in 1960 from Colgate University with a Bachelor’s degree in political science. Later that year, he moved to Washington, DC, to begin law school, but took a fortuitous detour when he accepted

Obituary: D. Jane Williams

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D. Jane Williams, 91, Gettysburg, died Thursday, February 29, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. Her husband of 54 years, William J. “Bill” Williams, died March 25, 2008. Born January 19,1933, in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer “Jake” and Anna (Shealer) Dracha. Jane weighed just 3 lbs.

Obituary: Marsha Anne (Clarke) Shriner

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Marsha Anne (Clarke) Shriner, 84, of Fayetteville, PA, formerly of Emmitsburg, MD, passed away on February 28, 2024, at Paramount Senior Living in Chambersburg, PA. She was the loving wife of the late Mehrle F. Shriner Jr. for 45 years. Born October 14, 1939, in Tacoma Park, MD, she was the devoted daughter of the

Obituary: Debra Lee Topper

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Debra Lee Topper, 66, of East Berlin, PA., passed away at home on February 10. 2024, surrounded by her family. Born February 25, 1957, in Hanover, PA, she was the loving daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (Wooters) Topper. Debra loved spending time with her family and friends, gardening, music (especially The Grateful Dead),

Obituary: Joan E. Bryce

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Joan E. (Hartzell) Bryce, 91, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the SpiriTrust Lutheran Home in Gettysburg, PA. The daughter of the late Crosby N. Hartzell and Rhoda G. (Thompson) Hartzell, she was born December 15, 1932, in Gettysburg, PA. After her 1951 graduation from Gettysburg High School, Joan studied

Obituary: Ralph Arthur Kuhn

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Ralph Arthur Kuhn, 78, of Hanover, PA passed away surrounded by his family on November 6, 2023. He was the loving husband of 22 years to Julie Potter Kuhn. Born June 13, 1945, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the devoted son of the late Ralph William and Marguerite Carbaugh Kuhn.Ralph graduated from Eichelberger High School

Obituary: David M. Lawver

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David M. Lawver, 54, York, PA formerly of Biglerville, PA passed away at his home in York, PA suddenly on Tuesday, February 21, 2024. He was born January 16, 1970 in Gettysburg, PA the son of Gerald and Gayla Feeser Lawver of Biglerville, PA. Dave was a member of the Foursquare Church in Gettysburg, PA.

Obituary: Mark R. Keller, Sr.

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Mark R. Keller, Sr., 72, of Littlestown, PA died Monday morning, February 19, 2024 at his home. Born January 7, 1952 in Reading, PA he was the son of the late Raoul Keller and Betty Jane (Gotchall) Harding. He was the husband of Constance “Connie” (Linard) Keller of Littlestown, PA to whom he was married

Obituary: Florence E. Entenmann

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Florence E. Entenmann, 88, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Transitions Healthcare. She was born March 27, 1935 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Clarence and Alice Overholtzer Sanders. Florence was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She graduated from St. Francis Elementary School and Delone Catholic

Obituary: Carol L. ‘G-Mal’ Lawver

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arol L. “G-Mal” Lawver, 64 of Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly on Monday, February 19, 2024 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born August 17, 1959 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late John & Erma (Kauffman) Naugle. Carol was predeceased by her husband, Douglas R. Lawver, Sr. who died in 2015. She had

Obituary: Linda L. Adelsberger

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Linda Louise (Seidel) Adelsberger, 70, of Biglerville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2024 with her family by her side. Linda was born July 18, 1953 in Gettysburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late M. Ruth (Kaas) and Robert Seidel, Sr. She is survived by her loving husband of 45

Obituary: Mary Jane Williams

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Mary Jane Williams Obituary Mary Jane Williams, 99 years of age, passed away peacefully February 16, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover surrounded by family members. She was born December 12, 1924 in Syracuse, NY. Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Richard Edgar Williams in 1994. She

Obituary: Betty Lizbeth Culp

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Obituary for Betty R. Culp Betty Lizbeth (Rice) Culp of Gardners, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024 in the Comfort Care unit at Gettysburg Hospital surrounded by family. Born March 17, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alverta (Cluck) Rice of Guernsey along with her 14 siblings. Betty was fifth

Obituary: Marianne J. Welch

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Marianne J. Welch, 94, of Fairfield, PA died Monday morning, February 12, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born October 22, 1929 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Friederich and Anna (Schroer) Freyth. She was the wife of the late US Army Retired Major General James S. Welch, who died September 13,

Obituary: Daniel G. O’Dell

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Daniel G. O’Dell, 70, of Gettysburg, passed away Sunday morning, February 11th, 2024 at College Manor Assisted Living in Lutherville, MD with family and caregivers by his side.    Dan was born August 29th, 1953 to Wenzel C. and Dorothy J. (Rosensteel) O’Dell of Gettysburg. As a boy, he spent summers with his Aunt Cackie and

Obituary: Donna Regina Tyler

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Donna Regina Tyler, 86, born on March 11, 1937, passed away peacefully at her home in McSherrystown on February 12, 2024. She was born in Gettysburg Annie Warner Hospital and grew up in Littlestown, PA. She was raised by her mother, Catherine (Wisotzkey) Frock and attended schools in Littlestown. In her early years, along with

Obituary: MickeyAnn Balog

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MickeyAnn Balog, 79, Cashtown, PA 17310, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024. She was born April 30, 1944 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Dorsey A. and Betty Landis Shultz. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Patrick Paul Balog. MickeyAnn was a member of the Class of 1962 in Gettysburg

Obituary: David DeOms

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David “Dave” DeOms, Loving Father and Grandfather, 73, of Gettysburg, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Born on Thursday, January 18, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland, He was the son of James “Bud” and Grace Chapman DeOms. After graduating high school, he had an interest in

Obituary: Robert F. Bush

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Robert F. Bush, 80, of Gettysburg, PA passed Friday evening, February 9, 2024 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg, PA. Born June 3, 1943, in Parkersburg, WV, he was the son of the late Arnett L. and Ruth E. (Pickens) Bush. Robert worked for Brown’s Ranch for over 50 years. He was well known as “The Corn

Obituary: Linda K. Oller

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Linda K. Oller, 75 of Orrtanna, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Genesis Gettysburg Center. Born October 05, 1948 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late William & Ethel (Kump) Cullison. Linda was predeceased by her husband, Donald B. Oller, who died on April 25, 2012. She was a

Obituary: Larry J. Redding

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Larry J. Redding, 72, of Gettysburg passed away on Tuesday, Feburary 13, 2024 as a result of a traffic accident. He was the son of the late Kenneth Redding and Janet (Lawver) Redding. He was born July 19, 1951 in Gettysburg, PA. Larry graduated from Biglerville High School in 1970. He served in the US

Obituary: Debra Lee Topper. 66

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Debra Lee Topper. 66, of East Berlin, PA., passed away at home on February 10. 2024, surrounded by her family. Born February 25, 1957, in Hanover, PA, she was the loving daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (Wooters) Topper. Debra loved spending time with her family and friends, gardening, music (especially The Grateful Dead),

Obituary: Gary L. Dick

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Gary L. Dick, 78, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital. Born May 5, 1945 in Gettysburg, PA to the late Enoch and Catherine (Leatherman) Dick. Gary graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1963. He was a member of the Buchanon Valley Fish and Game, Adams Co.

Obituary: Mary Ann Bates

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Mary Ann Bates, 77, of Spring Grove, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. A wife, mother, grandmother and lover of animals, flowers, plants and all living things, she had a passion for being outdoors and lived an active vigorous life.Born Mary Ann Rathbone in Manhattan, Kansas, she was the middle child of Robert Bordner

Obituary: George Michael Young

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George M. “Mike” Young, 82, Gettysburg, PA passed away, with family at his side, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the York Hospital. He was born December 15, 1941 in Chambersburg, PA the son of the late Elder George and Eleanor Winifred Shaffer Young. Mike is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gwendolyn Greene Young.

Obituary: Maria A. Ponce

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Maria A. Ponce, 78, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Wellspan York Hospital. Maria was born on November 14, 1945 in Camuy, Puerto Rico to the late Fabian Ruiz and Baldomera Rodriguez. Maria came from humble beginnings and spent most of her life helping others. She worked with the Adams County Migrant

Obituary: Kenneth R. Kump

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Kenneth R. Kump, 75, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Weikert Care Home in Littlestown, PA. He was born November 9, 1948 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late Jacob and Louise Wingert Kump. His wife of 55 years, Margaret A. “Margie” Miller Kump died in 2016. Mr. Kump

Obituary: Darlene May Miller

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arlene May (Shultz) Miller, 83 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at The Gardens Nursing Center in Gettysburg. Born September 18, 1940 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Lester & Ruth (Speelman) Shultz. Darlene was predeceased by her husband, George Robert Miller, who died in 2003. She was

Obituary: Carl L. Keller, Sr.

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Carl L. Keller, Sr., 91, of Gettysburg, PA died Sunday morning, February 4, 2024 at Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville, PA. Born May 3, 1932 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Loring V. and Elsie V. (Shartiger) Keller. He was the husband of Janice M. (Lescalleet) Keller of Gettysburg to whom he

Obituary: Jacqueline June Moore

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Jacqueline June Moore 7 July 1924 – 30 January 2024 There was once a place where kids ruled, where it seemed that the sun always shone, the air was filled with laughter and excitement, friends were welcome and every moment was an opportunity for yet another joyful experience and adventure. There was a pool with

Obituary: James W. Smith

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James W. Smith, 77, Orrtanna, PA passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born November 21, 1946 in York, PA the son of the late George and Ethel Foller Smith. Jim is survived by his wife, Anna Nicholas Smith. Jim was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in

Obituary: Edna I. Backe

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Edna (Nee Scalley) O’Brien Backe entered her eternal home on February 5, 2024. She was born to William Scalley and Edna (n. Derby) on October 4, 1934, in the N.W. (Van Cortland) section of the Bronx, NYC. She spent all of her very happy young life there attending Visitation and Sacred Heart of Mary schools.

Obituary: Joan Thomas

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Miss Joan Thomas, GHS Educator and Guidance Counselor Miss Joan Thomas of Gettysburg, passed away quietly on January 26 at the SpiriTrust Lutheran home. She is survived by her bother Laurence E. (“Tommy”) Thomas, of Naples, Florida, and her nieces and nephews Pamela Thomas, Timothy Thomas, Laurence Thomas, Stephanie Havenstein, and Bruce Wilson, eighteen grand

Obituary: Lisa J. Kuhn

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Lisa J. Kuhn, 58, of Gettysburg passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at her home after a battle with cancer. She was born June 4, 1965 in Gettysburg to the late Robert Hoffman, Sr., and Loretta (Byers) Hoffman. Lisa worked at Giant Foods over the last 17 years, mainly in produce and the bakery

Obituary: Sandra L. Catchings

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Sandra L. “Sandy” Catchings, 75, of Gettysburg, died Sunday, January 28, 2024 peacefully at her home. Born Nov. 29, 1948 in Hanover, PA to the late Wilbur Laughman and Helen L. (Cook) Laughman. Sandy ran a child care service out of her own home for over 30 years, and touched the lives of many children

Obituary: James Ross Anderson

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James Ross Anderson, 88, of Hanover, PA, was called to his heavenly home by his Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at home with his loving wife of 7 years, Karen by his side. Born May 23, 1935, in Reading, PA, he was the devoted son of the late Russell and Margaret Anderson.Jim

Obituary: Richard E. Hardman

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Richard E. Hardman, 75, of Waynesboro, PA died suddenly, Tuesday evening, January 23, 2024. Born January 21, 1949 in Hagerstown, MD he was the son of the late Martin and Beulah (Gilland) Hardman, Sr. Mr. Hardman worked for the Fairfield Area School District as both a bus driver and custodian for many years. He also

Obituary: Mary Edna Mummert

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Mary Edna Mummert, 96, Gettysburg, PA passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Genesis Gettysburg Center. She was born December 4, 1927 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late William and Elva Keckler Breighner. Her husband, Oscar Mummert died in 1994. Mary was formerly employed at Windsor Shoe Company in Littlestown, PA, the Bedford

Obituary: Roland E. Hansen

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Roland E. Hansen, 94, of Gettysburg, PA passed away Friday evening, January 26, 2024, at SpiriTrust Lutheran Village at Gettysburg, with his wife of 63 years, Martha J. (Reed) Hansen by his side. He was a humble and principled man, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Born May 10, 1929, in Northboro, Iowa, he was

Obituary: Gregg A. Weaver

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Gregg A. Weaver, 65, of Gettysburg, PA passed away Sunday afternoon, January 28, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital with his loving wife, Pam by his side. Born May 2, 1958 he was the son of Richard Weaver, of Bonneauville and the late Jeanne (Smith) Weaver. Gregg was a 1976 graduate of Delone Catholic High School.

Obituary: Charles D. Duke, Jr.

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Charles D. Duke, Jr., 79, Littlestown, PA formerly of North Carolina passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Gardens at Gettysburg, PA. He was born November 13, 1944 in Cheverly, MD the son of the late Charles D. and Agnes Farrell Duke, Sr. Mr. Duke is survived by his wife, Carol Gehring Duke,

Obituary: James Ross Anderson

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James Ross Anderson, 88, of Hanover, PA, was called to his heavenly home by his Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at home with his loving wife of 7 years, Karen by his side. Born May 23, 1935, in Reading, PA, he was the devoted son of the late Russell and Margaret Anderson.Jim

Obituary: Ruth Ann Akers

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Ruth Ann Akers (nee Taylor), age 84, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024. Ruth was born on August 14, 1939, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Clarence and Nellie Irene Taylor. Following her HS graduation, Ruth met and married Benny M. Akers, who soon enlisted in the US Army. Together they began their lives

Obituary: June K. Garretson

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June K. Garretson June 4, 1929 – January 19, 2024 June K. Garretson passed away on Friday, January 19th with her loving family by her side. Born in Franklin Township Pennsylvania, she is the daughter of Floyd J. Kump and Bessie Sharrah Kump. She graduated from Gettysburg High School in the class of 1947. Upon

Obituary: Allen J. Crouse

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Allen J. Crouse, 96, of Fairfield, PA passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Cross Keys Village in New Oxford, PA. Born September 27, 1927 in Liberty Township, PA, son of the late Walter J. Crouse and Anna Elizabeth Harbaugh, he was one of ten children. Allen served his country with pride in

Obituary: Filomena M. Fazzolari

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ilomena M. Fazzolari, 88 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Born July 19, 1935 in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe & Angela (Lombardo) Panetta. Mrs. Fazzolari was predeceased by her husband, Giuseppe (2004) and her son, Carmelo (2003). She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic

Obituary: Alona M. McQuaid

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Alona M. McQuaid August 3, 1943- January 21, 2024 Alona M. McQuaid, 80, of Gettysburg passed away on Sunday morning, January 21, 2024 to be with her Lord in heaven and with her heavenly family. Alona will be greatly missed by her family and friends that she leaves behind. Born on August 3, 1943 in

Obituary: Roberta M. Zolbe

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oberta L. “Bobbie” Zolbe, 94 of Littlestown, PA passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Born in Johnstown, PA on March 12, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Perry Wayne & Blanche Ann (Miller) Cooper. Roberta was predeceased by her husband, Robert H. Zolbe, who died in 2009. She was a seamstress by

Obituary: Rex Alan Craven

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Rex Alan Craven, 77, Orrtanna, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Paramount Healthcare in Fayetteville, PA. Rex was born October 4, 1946, in Marion, Ohio, the son of the late Billy and Betty (Koehler) Craven. In 1964, Rex graduated from Harding High School in Marion. He immediately enlisted in the US Army,