Nedra Mouer Lytle 1931-2024
June 8, 2024No Comments
In 1970, Nedra was hired by the Chambersburg School District as Faust Junior High School’s librarian until her retirement in 1999.
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William Norman “Bill” Gribble Sr. 1938-2024
June 6, 2024No Comments
Bill enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. His greatest love and pride were his four children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
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Nathan Andrew Cluck 1983-2024
June 5, 2024No Comments
Nathan was a very devoted father, uncle, son, and friend who loved and cherished his family, friends, and especially his son Irah.
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Herbert E. “Herb” Coy 1938-2024
June 4, 2024No Comments
Herb worked for over 25 years at the former Acme Food Market until its closure. He then went on to work in the meat department at Walmart.
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Dale M. Foust 1939-2024
June 2, 2024No Comments
Dale worked as a well respected stone mason, owning and operating Dale Foust Masonry. His skilled hands created works of art.
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Gladys P Myers Ehrhart 1938-2024
May 29, 2024No Comments
When her children were born, Gladys became a stay at home Mom and babysitter for neighboring children. She enjoyed her flowers and gardening.
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Patricia A. “Penny” Heckman 1957-2024
May 29, 2024No Comments
Born on October 31, 1957 in Newburg, Penny loved and cherished her family. She also enjoyed going on mountain rides.
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Ronald L “Ron” Mozingo, Sr. 1944-2024
May 28, 2024No Comments
Anyone who knew Ron, knew he was a jokester and loved playing tricks. His fun-loving, joking personality will surely be missed by his family and friends.
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G William “Bill” Beidel 1950-2024
May 26, 2024No Comments
Born on March 26, 1950, Bill loved to go hunting and fishing and also enjoyed working on cars, gardening, and canning.
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Jerry McMullen 1956-2024
May 25, 2024No Comments
Jerry was a 1974 graduate of Chambersburg High School. He spent the majority of his working career working as a loom mechanic for Richard’s Textiles.
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Frederick L Nordai 1948-2024
May 22, 2024No Comments
Fred loved spending time with his family, relaxing at his cabin, traveling with his wife and friends, reading and listening to, learning about and talking music.
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Pauline V Hinkle 1930-2024
May 21, 2024No Comments
Pauline worked as a seamstress at the former Greif Co., Shippensburg, for forty-seven years, retiring as a supervisor in 1998.
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George Lloyd Clough 1944-2024
May 20, 2024No Comments
George enjoyed hunting, woodworking, being in the mountain, and was an avid Dallas Cowboy and Texas Longhorn fan.
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Nancy L Richardson 1936-2024
May 16, 2024No Comments
Nancy loved spending time at Raystown Lake, camping, boating, and water skiing. She enjoyed hunting, and spending time at their cabin in Clearfield County.
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Edgar Earl Brindle 1932-2024
May 13, 2024No Comments
Edgar was a U.S Army veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed being outdoors; hunting, fishing, and golfing. He also liked to dabble in winemaking.
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Betty Jane Burkholder 1935-2024
May 10, 2024No Comments
Betty enjoyed working as it gave her the opportunity to be around people. She was a member of the First Assembly of God, Shippensburg.
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Alice F Armstrong (Lightfoot) 1942-2024
May 9, 2024No Comments
Alice was a caregiver for the majority of her working years. Above all else in life, she cherished and loved her children and grandchildren.
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Dustin E Sheffler 1974-2024
May 6, 2024No Comments
Dustin was a 1992 graduate of the Waynesboro Area Senior High School and a United States Navy Veteran, serving for over 20 years.
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Emanuel Z Stoltzfus 1943-2024
May 4, 2024No Comments
Emanuel was the former owner and operator of Manny’s Tree Service in Lancaster. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
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Sherman Jacob Mason 1934-2024
May 3, 2024No Comments
Sherman was of the Christian Faith. He served over 21 years in the United States Army during the Vietnam and Korean Wars.
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Mae Ilene Holtry 1949-2024
May 3, 2024No Comments
Mae considered her most important role in life to be that of a mother, grandmother and homemaker. Her children knew her as a woman of intentional prayer.
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Karla Jo Killian 1964-2024
April 30, 2024No Comments
Karla enjoyed reading and was an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. She loved and cherished her family, especially her granddaughters.
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Mary E Alleman 1928-2024
April 29, 2024No Comments
Mary worked in food service at Reisner Dining Hall on the campus of Shippensburg University. She enjoyed crafting, flowers, bird watching, and being outdoors.
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Karan Ann Killian 1947-2024
April 28, 2024No Comments
Karan always enjoyed watching her grandchildren’s sporting events, traveling, shopping, watching QVC, and spoiling her cat Chunky.
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Isaac W “Ike” Horst 1951-2024
April 25, 2024No Comments
Ike enjoyed hunting and was a 5th generation fruit grower; owning and operating Horst Orchard in Orrstown, PA for 45 years.
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Susan C Leaphart 1946-2024
April 23, 2024No Comments
For many years, Susan taught second grade at the James Burd Elementary School in Shippensburg. She was a huge animal lover of all animals.
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Mary Ann Goshorn (Coldsmith) 1948-2024
April 20, 2024No Comments
Mary Ann enjoyed Penn State Football, camping, gardening, flowers, crafts, ceramics, canning, and loved and cherished her family.
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Dale M Ogburn 1943-2024
April 19, 2024No Comments
Dale retired in 2008 from David H. Martin Excavating Company after 23 years of service. He was a member of the New Hope Mennonite Church, Upper Strasburg.
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Mary Jane Semple 1949-2024
April 16, 2024No Comments
Mary Jane was a 1967 graduate of the Shippensburg Senior High School. She retired from the Army War College in Carlisle.
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Carl N “Stump” McVitty 1926-2024
April 16, 2024No Comments
Carl enjoyed camping with his wife Betty, traveling, playing baseball for many local leagues, fishing, and hunting in Virginia, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and Montreal.
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Sarah Alice Rockwell 1931-2024
April 15, 2024No Comments
Alice touched many lives personally and through her art. She was a member of the Carlisle Art Association, the Chambersburg Art Alliance, and the York Art Association.
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L Edward Rosenberry 1940-2024
April 12, 2024No Comments
For the majority of his working life, Ed was the owner and operator of the former Rosenberry Brother’s Trucking Co.
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Calvin “Shorty” Hutchison 1953-2024
April 12, 2024No Comments
Shorty was an avid golfer. He loved all sports and was a diehard Washington Redskins and Dale Ernhart fan.
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Gary R Bird 1974-2024
April 11, 2024No Comments
Gary was a United States Marines Veteran serving during the Vietnam War and a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Fayetteville.
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Richard L “Rick” Hoch 1953-2024
April 10, 2024No Comments
Rick retired as a mechanic from Letterkenny Army Depot. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cooking. He also took great pride in his gardening and lawncare.
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Scott A Shearer 1961-2024
April 10, 2024No Comments
Scott was a 1979 graduate of the Cumberland Valley Christian Academy in Chambersburg. He was a United States Air Force Veteran.
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Donald M “Sparky” Alleman 1947-2024
April 9, 2024No Comments
Don worked as a carpenter for many years alongside his father, for the Greencastle Livestock Market and also spent the majority of his life working on the family farm.
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Joel M Lavine 1952-2024
April 6, 2024No Comments
Joel was a 1970 graduate of the Shippensburg Senior High School. His early passion in life was music, especially playing the keyboard.
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Tina A Henderson-Madison 1947-2024
April 4, 2024No Comments
Tina volunteered her time at the Shippensburg Produce Outreach, managing procurement to ensuring nutritious food was provided to those in need.
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Rosemary G. Tritt (Nenninger) 1939-2024
April 1, 2024No Comments
Rosemary was a longtime member of the Ridge Church of the Brethren. She was born on July 10, 1939 in Mowersville, PA.
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