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,

Obituary: Panagiotis (Pete) Karambelas

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On Saturday, January 13, 2024, Panagiotis (Pete) Karambelas, 61, of Hanover, Pa, passed away with the wife he adored, Sherrie, by his side.Born March 31,1962 in Piraeus, Greece, he was the devoted son of the late Theodore and Evanthia (Routsis) Karambelas. In the year of 1969 his family left their home country of Greece to

Obituary: Shirley A. Funt

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Shirley A. Funt, 64, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on January 17, 2024 at the Wellspan Hospital in York. Born August 19, 1959 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Paul Eugene Walck, II and Carrie Rosenberry Beach. Shirley is survived by her loving husband, David A. Funt; her step-sons, Joshua Funt and Shawn Funt; her

Obituary: Kathleen Ann Edwards

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Kathleen Ann Edwards, 76, of Gettysburg, PA formerly of Reading, PA passed away on January 15, 2024 at her home. She was born November 15, 1947 in Reading, PA to Robert Mac Edwards and Marilyn Mae (Smorey) Edwards. Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Cristal L. Renzo (David); her mother, Marilyn Edwards; her sister, Bonnie

Obituary: Melissa E. LeGay

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Melissa E. LeGay, 63, York, PA formerly of Gettysburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the WellSpan York Hospital. Melissa was born November 21, 1960 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Merle F. LeGay and Margaret (Bushman) LeGay. Melissa was a resident of the Margaret E. Moul Home in York,

Obituary: Nancy L. Kane

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Nancy L. Kane, 84, of Fairfield, PA died surrounded by her loving family Sunday afternoon, January 14, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born August 27, 1939 in Fairfield, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Eck) Weikert. She was the wife of G. Edward Kane, of Fairfield, PA to whom she

Obituary: Stephen ‘Steve’ William Jacobs

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Stephen (Steve) William Jacobs, 85, of Fairfield passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Weikert’s Care Home in Littlestown. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born in Hanover on June 8,1938, Steve was the son of the late William Percy Jacobs and Eleanor Ann (Redding) Jacobs. In addition to his parents, Steve is also

Obituary: John W. Springer

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John W. Springer, 85, of Gettysburg, PA passed from this life Monday afternoon, January 15, 2024 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home, Gettysburg, PA. John will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born January 31, 1938 in Emmitsburg, MD he was the son of the late Glenn and Margaret (Royer) Springer. He was the husband

Obituary: Patricia A.J. Richardson

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atricia A.J. Richardson, 100, of Orrtanna, PA formerly of Winchester, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at her home. Born October 25, 1923, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William B. & Eleanor (Foos) Johnson. Mrs. Richardson was predeceased by her husband, Donald M. Richardson, who died in 2008.

Obituary: Paul E. Topper

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aul E. Topper, 83 of Buchanan Valley passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Born February 21, 1940 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Roger & Gertrude (Wivell) Topper. Paul is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn M. (Adelsberger) Topper. He had been

Obituary: Anne Poindexter Stuart

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Anne Poindexter Stuart (formerly of Bristol, Va, 1933- 63; Coldwater, Mi, 1963-77 and Gettysburg, Pa 1977-96) died on Dec. 20th, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Gettysburg, Pa surrounded by family and wonderful Bridging Life Hospice care providers. She was born on April 8th, 1933, the daughter of Charles Carr Poindexter and Dorothy Bradley Poindexter

Obituary: Randolph ‘Randy’ N. Smith

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Randolph (Randy) Neil Smith, 71, of Fairfield, formerly of Gettysburg, passed away at his home Wednesday, January 10, 2024, after a twelve year long, courageous, and hard fought battle with cancer. Born in Aspers on October 13, 1952, Randy was the son of the late Luther Augustus and Lois Waybright Smith. After graduating from Gettysburg

Obituary: Rae Harriet Rudisill

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Rae Harriet Rudisill, 78, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital. Rae was born on May 19, 1945 in Augusta, Maine to the late Roland Lufkin and Louise (Ashford) Lufkin. Rae worked as a secretary at the family business, Rudisill’s Screen Printing and Embroidery in Gettysburg. She

Obituary: Arthur Carl BrandenburgNovember 10

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Arthur Carl BrandenburgNovember 10, 1940 – January 6, 2024Funeral services are private. Sailing to Byzantium That is no country for old men. The youngIn one another’s arms, birds in the trees,—Those dying generations—at their song,The salmon-falls, the mackerel-crowded seas,Fish, flesh, or fowl, commend all summer longWhatever is begotten, born, and dies.Caught in that sensual music

Obituary: Charlotte Elizabeth Idleman

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Charlotte Elizabeth Idleman, 77, of Biglerville, PA and Pasadena, MD, passed away at home on January 5, 2023. She was the loving wife of Raymond Idleman Jr. for 58 years. Born January 3, 1947, she was the devoted daughter of the late John and Emma Nieberlein.Charlotte co-owned Northern Bay Environmental Systems, Inc., an HVAC Company

Obituary: Carolyn E. Minnick

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Carolyn E. Minnick, 74, of York, PA passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born September 12, 1949 in Gettysburg, PA to George E. Slaybaugh, Jr. and Catherine (Speelman) Slaybaugh. Early on in Carolyn’s career she was employed as a seamstress making slip covers and draperies. She

Obituary: Donna Jane Tyler

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onna Jane Hetrick Hertz Tyler, 81 of Gettysburg, PA formerly of Fairfield, PA passed away at the York Hospital on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born September 21, 1942 in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stewart & Mary Jane (Barthel) Hetrick. Donna was predeceased by her husbands, Charles Hertz and Richard “Dick”

Obituary: Dorothy C. Brown

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Dorothy C. Brown, 97, formerly of Fairfield, died on Thursday, afternoon, January 4, 2024, at SpiriTrust Lutheran Village in Gettysburg. Born October 12, 1926, in Phenix, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Channing and Flossie (Collins) Nash. She was the wife of the late William Brown who died in 1999. They were married

Obituary: Dorothy E Held

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“Dorothy Evelyn Held passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 8, 2023 at The Gardens of Gettysburg. She was born in Lancaster, PA on November 8, 1927, the daughter of Herman R. Helfer and Daisy O. Helfer of York, PA. She was the devoted wife of John T. Held, who pre-deceased her. She is

Obituary: William G. Hudson, Sr.

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William G. Hudson, Sr., 71, of Fairfield, PA died Sunday evening, December 31, 2023 at his home. Born September 7, 1952 in Toledo, OH he was the son of the late Gloria Hudson Sandusky. He was the husband of the late Sharon E. (Wilson) Hudson who died 2017. Mr. Hudson was raised in Lambertville, MI.

Obituary: Harvey C. Wagner

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Harvey C. Wagner, 83, of McKnightstown, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Paramount Senior Living Facility in Fayetteville, PA. Born October 29, 1940 near Dillsburg, PA to the late Raymond E. Wagner, Sr. and Mary Ann (Trostle) Wagner. Harvey is survived by his sister, Betty Waggoner; and his brothers, Marlin

Obituary: John ‘Jack’ Straka

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John “Jack” Straka, 84, of Gettysburg, died at his home on December 26, 2023. Jack was born on June 17, 1939 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Orach Straka and his father George Straka, Jr.. Jack was married to Linda Kay Straka for 42 years who predeceased him on November 1,

Obituary: Kaitlyn Mary Robinson

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Kaitlyn Mary Robinson, 38, of Littlestown, PA passed away unexpectedly at home on December 24, 2023. Born August 28, 1985, in Baltimore, MD, Kaitlyn was the devoted daughter of Patricia (Stevens) Nolan and the late Phillip R. Barrett. She was the loving mother to her son, Carmine Barrett and her daughter, Stella.Kaitlyn’s biggest joy in

Obituary: James Edward Smeltzer, III

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James Edward Smeltzer, III of Gettysburg, PA passed awaya on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Born on May 12, 1963 in Killeen, Texas to Lincoln S. Smeltzer and Margaret J. (Daily) Smeltzer. James is survived by his loving wife, Sandra L. Sample, cherished daughters, Evelyn G. Smeltzer and Mara L. Smeltzer, as well as his devoted

Obituary: Mary L. Strausbaugh

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Mary L. Strausbaugh, 88, Littlestown, PA passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was born July 6, 1935 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Charles Wesley and Sadie Wagaman Crist. Her husband William J. “Bill” Strausbaugh, Sr. died in 2009. Mary was very involved with raising her family,

Obituary: Kenneth E. Wolford, Sr.

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enneth E. Wolford, age 81 of Orrtanna, PA passed away at home surrounded by his family on December 25, 2023. Born March 28, 1942 in Cashtown, PA, he was the son of the late Albert & Olive (Pyle) Wolford. Ken is survived by his wife of fifty- four years, Edna M. (Cool) Wolford. He was

Obituary: Dorothy S. Johnson

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Dorothy S. Johnson, age 98 of Gettysburg, PA passed away at the Gettysburg Hospital on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Dorothy was born July 07, 1925 in Gettysburg, PA daughter of the late Lester G. & Gladys (Peters) Starry. She was predeceased by her husband, Calvin O. Johnson, (2007), her son Larry Johnson (2019), and her

Obituary: Trudy M. Greene

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Trudy Marie Greene, 79, of Hanover, PA, peacefully entered God’s eternal care, and reunited with her loving husband, Monday, December 11, 2023, in Gettysburg, PA. Born December 30, 1943, in Woodbury, New Jersey, Trudy was the daughter of the late William and Gertrude Kessler. She was the devoted wife of the late Dr. John William

Obituary: Edwin ‘Frank’ Buck

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Edwin Franklin “Frank” Buck, Jr., 81, Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the York Hospital. He was born January 21, 1942, in East Stroudsburg, PA. Son of the late Edwin Franklin Buck, Sr. and Lilyan Aldred Buck, Frank was a native of Stroudsburg and a graduate of the Stroudsburg High

Obituary: Victor ‘Vic’ S. Bowders

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Victor “Vic” S. Bowders of Fairfield, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the age of 79. He was born on December 3, 1943 in Waynesboro, PA., the son of the late Frank W. Jr and Esther (Morrow) Bowders. He is survived by his wife Treva McGlaughlin Bowders, daughter Michelle Neese, stepson

Obituary: Barbara Jane (Fleming) Buenger

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Barbara Jane (Fleming) Buenger, 82, of Gettysburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her home.Born April 25, 1941 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Thurston and Mildred Fleming.She was a graduate of Western High School in Baltimore.Barbara married her late husband, Anthony “Tony” W. Buenger, Sr. in 1959. They