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Denis S. Clifford, age 59, of York Springs, passed away peacefully at Carolyn’s House in Harrisburg, Pa., after a short illness.
David V. Simerly, 55, passed Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home. He was the husband of Sherri L. (Storm) Simerly, his wife of 32 years.
Edwin Richard (Dick) Peterson, 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
William L. “Bill” Hemler Jr., age 69, of Gettysburg passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at his home.
Dorothy M. Bair, 89, of Littlestown, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at her home. She was the widow of Theodore “Ted” Bair Sr. who died March 16, 1986.
Gloria J. “Glo” (Staub) Harbold, 68, of New Oxford, entered God’s eternal care, Friday, June 2, 2023, in the comfort of her home. She was the loving wife of Stanley L. Harbold, her husband of 44 years.
Delmar Crum, age 75, passed away comfortably at his home on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born July 8, 1947, to the late Paul and Arlene Crum of Bendersville.
Cynthia G. Rice, 69, of Gettysburg, died Saturday, June 3, 2023, at her home. She was the wife of Brian L. Rice for 48 years.
Elsie J. (Ogburn) Horst, 78, passed Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at her home. She was the wife of Lee W. Horst, her husband of 59 years.
Timothy D. Hartman, 81, of Fairfield, passed away suddenly Sunday, May 28, 2023, at York Hospital.
Raymond Francis Hennessey, 92, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., formerly of Gettysburg, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
Robin L. Adams, 68, of Gettysburg, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
Helen D. Prosser, 87, formerly of Gardners, Pa., and currently residing at Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle, Pa., passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at the UPMC Carlisle Hospital.
Melvin D. Crouse, a businessman and life-long resident of Gettysburg died on Tuesday, May 30 at the age of 87.
Nadine L. Rupp, 90, formerly of York Springs, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Wynwood House at Greenhills, State College.
Kristine Marie Ebbert, age 46, of Biglerville, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at York Hospital. She was born November 22, 1976, in Gettysburg, to Ronald G. and Deborah A. (Housel) Ebbert of Biglerville.
James “Jimmy” Edgar Tawney, Jr., 63, of Hanover, Pa., entered God’s eternal care, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at home.
Linda K. Ditzler, 69, 595 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, Pa. passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg, Pa.
Peggy Louise Graham Taylor, 83 of Biglerville, Pa. passed away May 27, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
Marcia Ann Felix Hawk, 72 of Lancaster, formerly of Gettysburg peacefully passed onto her heavenly home on May 25, 2023 at Mennonite Home.
Myrtle M. Crowl, 92 of Littlestown died Friday May 26, 2023 at York View, York, Pa.
Robert Dale Fuhrman, 94, passed away Thursday, May, 25,2023, at Hanover Hall.
Michelle L. Shields, of Chambersburg, Pa., passed away at the Chambersburg Hospital on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
James Alan Culp, or Jim to most everyone who knew him except his grandchildren who called him BobBob, died on May 12, 2023. He was born in Gettysburg, to the late Phyllis M. (Grandstaff) and Ray M. Culp on June 18, 1948.
Marian Grace Longenecker Burkholder, 83, died on May 12, 2023, at Messiah Village after a lengthy period of declining health. Marian will be remembered for her charismatic personality; fabulous sense of humor; her talents as a musician, public speaker and teacher; and her kind, encouraging a…
Elizabeth “Beth” K. Gardner, 82, of Gettysburg, peacefully passed away on May 18, 2023, at UPMC Memorial surrounded by her loved ones. Born September 29, 1940, in Sunbury, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Edwerth E. and Anne H. Korte.
Mary Ann Bowles, of Gettysburg, passed away May 18, 2023. She was born October 16, 1960.
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Dolly M. Cruz, 81, of Gettysburg, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Genesis Gettysburg Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Doris M. (Stough) Carpenter, 82, of Littlestown, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at UPMC Hanover Hospital. She was the wife of James S. Carpenter for 63 years who died April 24, 2023.
Updated Obituary: Pearl W. Hoffman was born in 1920 in Ashton, a small farming community in Northwest Iowa. Her parents were Ulfert and Fannie Willemssen. Pearl was the third daughter in what ended up being a family of seven, six girls and a boy. Pearl had fond childhood memories, such as co…
Susan Pennington Walton, of Gettysburg, died in her sleep on May 7, at the age of 69. Susan was the youngest child of George McCray Walton and Rebecca Pennington Walton, of Vernfield, Pa.
Delores A. Cunningham, 82, of Gettysburg, died Sunday evening, May 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Teresa M. Halter, 66, of Gettysburg, gained her angel wings on Sunday, May 21, 2023, in the comforts of her home after a five-year battle with metastatic breast cancer.
John Hayden Deatrick Jr., 79, of New Oxford, entered God’s eternal care Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home with his loving family.
Brady Mathias Mann, of McSherrystown, an avid and enthusiastic motorcyclist, devoted son, and beloved friend, died tragically in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, at the age of 22.
Mary L. Davis, 85, of Gettysburg, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her beloved family.
Dorothy (Dottie) Waybright, 90, of Littlestown, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at her home after being wonderfully cared for by Hospice & Community Care Of Lancaster & York Counties for almost eight months. She had a long list of dedicated caregivers!
Charlotte Lorriane Menges Toms, 96, of Littlestown, died Monday, May 15, 2023 at SpiriTrust Lutheran The Village at Utz Terrace. She was the widow of Harry J. Toms, who died January 31, 2006.
John “Jack” Joseph Brennan, 88, of Biglerville, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Harmony at West Shore, Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Jesse Cainon Alvarez, 40, of Fairfield, passed away at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Born April 3, 1983, in Silver Spring, Maryland, he was the son of Richard and Michele (Ascosi) Alvarez of Fairfield.
Diane Louise (Cline) Baugher, age 68, of New Oxford, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Hershey Medical Center. She was born May 24, 1954, in Gettysburg, to her mother, Marian Louise (Shafer) Cline of Gettysburg, and the late F. Stanley Cline.
Cecil D. Sandoe died on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, with his family by his side. He was the only child of David E. and Virginia (Mary) Sandoe, born at home on Saturday, November 25, 1933.
Robert Steven Springer, 61, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Md.
Treva P. Rohrbaugh, 95, formerly of Littlestown, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Genesis Gettysburg Center. She was the wife of Donald W. Rohrbaugh who died March 8, 2005.
Dolores Yvonne “Doey” Gillelan, 90, 1075 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, died at her home on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Stanley W. Lupp, age 76, of Bendersville, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born February 18, 1947, in Gettysburg, to the late Eugene L. and Helen M. (Peters) Lupp.
Marilyn Hunger White, 94, formerly of Gettysburg, passed away on December 7, 2022, in Wayne, Pa.
Larry Albert Fetter Sr., age 83, Biglerville, went on to be with his Lord and his wife on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York. He was born December 24, 1939, to the late Herbert L. Fetter and Olive B. (Baker) Fetter. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley F. …
Isabelle F. Lehman, 91, of New Oxford, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 1, 1932, in Manchester, Md., daughter of Noah M. and Lettie E. (Stremmel) Keeny. Isabelle was the loving wife of the late Charles A.L. Lehman, who…
Wanda Louise Topper, age 60, of Fairfield, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Born July 26, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Newman and Nancy Louise Topper.
Mary Lee Redding, 79, of Gettysburg, died Thursday morning, May 11, 2023, at the Gettysburg Hospital.
Larry E. Showers, 79, of New Oxford, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 7, 2023, with his family by his side. Larry was born on April 30, 1944, in Gettysburg. He was the son of the late Clyde E. Showers and Dolores M. (Groupe) Myers. Larry was the loving husband of Faye (Warne…
Elaine D. (Plank) Douglas, age 70, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023, at her home. She was the loving wife of George N. Douglas; together they shared 18 years of marriage.
John W. Heflin Jr., 91, of Chambersburg, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the Quincy Village.