Obituaries

Etta Jane Slovak

Etta Jane Slovak

Oct 17, 2026

Etta Jane (Myers) Slovak, 83 of Shippensburg, PA passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Her long journey of Parkinson’s dementia is over, and she is at peace with her loved ones in heaven.

She was born on April 6, 1943, in Hanover, PA. She was the youngest of 13 and the last living child of Beulah E. and John Russel Myers...

Robin Kay Thomas

Robin Kay Thomas

Oct 15, 2026

Robin Kay Thomas, 60, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill. Born on October 10, 1966, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Lewis E. Fauver and Pansy Mae (Ferrell) Fauver.

Robin graduated from Shippensburg High School in 1984. She was an avid lover of Halloween...

James Elmer Shaffer

James Elmer Shaffer

Oct 14, 2026

James “Jimmy” Elmer Shaffer, age 64, of Biglerville, passed away peacefully at home on October 14, 2026. Born on November 16, 1961, Jimmy was the son of Dean and Wanda (Seymour) Shaffer. Jimmy attended Biglerville high school and was a star baseball player. Later in life, he had several jobs for the local food processing plants as well as Transitions...

Robert Reed Baker

Robert Reed Baker

Oct 10, 2026

Robert Reed Baker, 89, of Biglerville, PA and formerly of Renovo, PA passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Concordia SpiriTrust nursing home in Gettysburg, PA.

Bob was born June 28, 1937 in Danville, PA to the late William Baker and Margaret (Farley) Baker. Bob moved to York Springs, PA after graduation from Renovo High School.

Bob met and married Patricia...

Ralph E. Miller

Ralph E. Miller

Oct 6, 2026

Ralph E. Miller, 76, of Shippensburg, PA, went to be with our Lord, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at his daughter’s residence. He was born November 21, 1949, in Hanover, PA the son of the late J. Emmert Miller and Ruth Evelyn (Leer) Miller.

Ralph was a truck driver for over 35 years, with various trucking companies, retiring from Transport America....

Barry H. Myers

Barry H. Myers

Oct 3, 2026

Barry H. Myers, 73, of Biglerville, died at home on October 3, 2026.

Barry was born at Gettysburg (Annie M. Warner) Hospital in November 1952. He was the son of the late Howard O. Myers and Louise (Eppleman) Myers of Littlestown. Barry was a 1970 graduate of Littlestown High School. He attended Shippensburg University where he met his loving wife, Patricia.

Barry...

Ruth Rosalie Sprout

Ruth Rosalie Sprout

Oct 1, 2026

Ruth Sprout, 100, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, at the Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born on Monday, May 17, 1926, Ruth was the daughter of the late Derk George Walker Roberts, Sr. and Lois (Lightner) Petrontonio. She was a vibrant spirit who loved country music and animals.

Ruth is survived by three daughters, Linda Myers, Donna Bowers,...

Suzanne Page Holtry

Suzanne Page Holtry

Sep 30, 2026

Suzanne Holtry, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 in Shippensburg, PA. She was 54 years old.

She was born on August 15, 1972, in Chambersburg, PA, a daughter to Charles and Arlene (Clark) Pollock. Sue grew up with a strong sense of family and loyalty. She was married to...

Linda Lee Hamilton

Linda Lee Hamilton

Sep 30, 2026

Linda Lee Hazlett Hamilton passed away on September 30, 2026. Linda was born on Wednesday, December 29, 1948, to the late Heber L. and Lydia V. Heberlig Hazlett. In addition to her parents, Linda is predeceased by her niece, Linda Sue Shearer, youngest son Scott Heber Hamilton, her oldest sister Dorothy and husband George D Shearer, brother-in-law Edward C. Kielkopf...

Joseph Jay Tocco

Joseph Jay Tocco

Sep 30, 2026

Joseph "Joe" J. Tocco was born on March 1st, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph Tocco and Pauline (Gelnett) Tocco.

Joe was a man of few words, but you never had to guess what his opinion was. While often reserved, his knowledge spanned innumerous areas of expertise and his quick-tongued, sarcastic innuendos made you always chuckle under your breath....

Robert L. Clark, Sr.

Robert L. Clark, Sr.

Sep 30, 2026

Robert L. Clark, Sr., 84, of Shippensburg, formerly of Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Green Ridge Village in Newville. Born on Sunday, April 5, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Dana Clark and Bertha V. Clark. Robert was a diesel mechanic for Blue Line Express in Nashua, New...

Sherry A Miller

Sherry A Miller

Sep 28, 2026

Sherry A Miller, 77, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at John Hopkin's Hospital.

She was born June 23, 1949 in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of the late John Quincy Adams and Mary Louise (Gregory) Adams. She married Gary R. Miller on December 7, 1968: he preceded her in death in 2013.

She graduated from Biglerville...

Robert G Reecher

Robert G Reecher

Sep 24, 2026

Robert G. Reecher, 71, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the Laurel Lakes Nursing & Rehab Center.

Robert was born April 17, 1955 in Gettysburg, PA, the son of the late Norman G. Reecher and Kathryn E. (Baker) Reecher. He married Deborah J. (Plank) Reecher; she survives.

Robert was a l973 graduate of Gettysburg High School. He...

Michael Jude Sutch

Michael Jude Sutch

Sep 23, 2026

Michael Jude Sutch, 67, of Shippensburg, entered into Gods eternal care on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at his home. Born on February 1, 1959, in Altoona, he was the son of Julia Jean (Hitchings) and the late Thomas Leo Sutch. Michael had a bachelor's degree and worked as a restaurant manager for most of his working career. He was an...

Wendi M. Lawver

Wendi M. Lawver

Sep 20, 2026

Wendi M. Lawver, 49, of Three Springs, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at her home. Born on December 23, 1976, she was the daughter of Mary Martin and the late Garrett Martin.

Wendi enjoyed journaling, riding four wheelers, and spending time with her family.

In addition to her mother, Wendi is survived by one daughter, Nevaeh Lawver; her fiancé...

Doris E. Lucabaugh

Doris E. Lucabaugh

Sep 19, 2026

Doris E. (Bere) Lucabaugh, York Springs, PA

Doris E. (Bere) Lucabaugh, 89, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Tree of Life Personal Care Home in Hanover, PA. She was born Sunday, March 28, 1937, the daughter of the late Ralph E. Bere and Emma E. (Slaybaugh) Bere of York Springs, PA.

Doris graduated from Biglerville High School in 1955. She...

Donald George Shaffer

Donald George Shaffer

Sep 19, 2026

Donald G. Shaffer, 91, of Biglerville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital. Born on February 22, 1935 in Fairfield, he was the son of the late Luther Shaffer and Margaret (Mickley) Shaffer.

Donald is survived by three children, Kathy Morrow, Wayne Shaffer and Kay Redding and husband, Donald, all of Biglerville; six grandchildren, Matthew Morrow...

Charles Wesley Goodrich

Charles Wesley Goodrich

Sep 15, 2026

Charles Wesley Goodrich, age 83, of Aspers, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, surrounded by his family at home.

He was born on January 25, 1943, in Scranton, a son of Ernest and Evelyn (Ross) Goodrich. Chuck proudly served his country for three years in the U.S. Army. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the...

Cassandra Tobara Pulig

Cassandra Tobara Pulig

Sep 14, 2026

Cassandra Tobara Pulig, age 79 of Biglerville, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at her home.

She was born on January 13, 1947, in Evanston, Illinois, a daughter of George and Sylvia (Ryer) Tobara. She married William Pulig on October, 20, 1976, in Detroit, Michigan. Cassandra had her PhD., and was a scientist. She loved spending time with her family.

She...

Michael Dean Shaffer

Michael Dean Shaffer

Sep 13, 2026

Michael Dean Shaffer, age 69, of Biglerville, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the Gettysburg Hospital

He was born on April 10, 1957, in Mechanicsburg. His parents were Wanda Ruth Shaffer (Seymour) and Dean Shaffer. He graduated from Biglerville High School Class of 1975. He retired from Kennie's Market in Biglerville. He enjoyed woodworking, spending time with family and...