Obituaries

Dec 13, 2014

Lois M. Reisher, age 84, of Chambersburg, passed away Saturday morning, December 13, 2014 at her home. Born November 16, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Emerson and Blanche Sleighter Martin. Her beloved husband, Walter Reisher, preceded her in death on April 10, 2008. A 1949 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School, Lois then worked for the...

Dec 12, 2014

Norma S. Appel, age 88, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Menno Haven Nursing Center. Born September 21, 1926 in Ware, MA, she was the daughter of the late Frank O. and Helen Evans Stred. A secretary, Mrs. Appel worked for the Department of Justice and then Letterkenny Army Depot until the birth of...

Dec 9, 2014

Terri Lynne Howland, age 64, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away unexpectedly of a brain Aneurisym at the Chambersburg Hospital on December 9, 2014. Born July 22, 1950, in Jackson, MI, she is the daughter of Hugh and Donna L. LaLonge Howland. A 1968 graduate of Brooklyn High School, Brooklyn MI, Terri Lynne went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from...

Dec 8, 2014

Paul R. Pettry, 87, of Chambersburg, died Monday, December 8, 2014 at his home. Born July 23, 1927 in Washington, DC, he was a US Navy veteran having served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He is survived by his wife, Doris Raifsnider Pettry. Services will be private. Contributions may be made to Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, 5051 Letterkenny Road...

Dec 5, 2014

Ruth Doyle, 85, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Friday morning, December 5, 2014 at the Shook Home. Born September 25, 1929 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Clara Boysen Lamb. A homemaker most of her life, Mrs. Doyle was a member of the West Side Brethren In Christ Church. She is survived by two children,...

Dec 4, 2014

Edward Huntington Hill, Jr., 54, of Fannettsburg, passed away peacefully at his home and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Born July 10, 1960 in Dauphin, PA, the son of Betty Hill and the late Edward Hill. He graduated from South High School, Cleveland, OH and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. After a medical...

Dec 4, 2014

Jeanette C. Nelson, 95, formerly of Greencastle, PA, passed away Thursday evening, December 4, 2014 at Quincy Home. Born August 12, 1919 in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late J. Frank Clugston, Sr. and Norah Kahler Clugston. She was employed as a secretary at the Greencastle-Antrim High School. She is survived by her niece, Amanda L. Galindo,...

Dec 2, 2014

Martha E. Klobetanz, 85, of Chambersburg, entered into Heaven on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Born on May 10, 1929 in Amberson, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Mowers Dewalt. Martha was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a member of Quincy United Methodist Church. Martha is survived by two daughters. Virginia Shew...

Dec 2, 2014

Dolores G. Hollar, 85, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Tuesday evening, December 2, 2014 at the Shook Home, where she resided for the past 3 weeks. Born June 14, 1929 in Cleveland, OH, she was a daughter of the late James Dean Hamilton and Anna Agnes Mojher Hamilton. A homemaker most of her life, Mrs. Hollar was an active member...

Dec 2, 2014

G. Edward Horn, Jr., 75, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Tuesday evening, December 2, 2014 at his home. Born July 2, 1939 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late George Edward Horn, Sr. and Virginia Cramer Horn. Ed was a 1958 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School and attended the former Shippensburg State Teacher’s College. He...

Dec 1, 2014

Samuel S. Small, Jr., 89, formerly of Lower Horse Valley Road, Orrstown, PA, passed away Monday morning, December 1, 2014 at Providence Place, where he resided for the past 3 years. Born October 9, 1925 in Chambersburg, PA, he was a son of the late Samuel S. Small Sr. and Roberta Brake Small. Sam served three tours with the US...

Dec 1, 2014

David Eugene Shew, 61, of Chambersburg, PA, died Monday, December 1, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident near Carlisle. Born April 9, 1953 in Chambersburg, he was a son of Hilda Marie Gordon Shew of Hagerstown, MD and the late Melvin Leroy Shew, Sr. David was a 1970 graduate of the James Buchanan High School and...

Dec 1, 2014

David William Gross, 45, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Monday evening, December 1, 2014 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born June 9, 1969 in Franklin County, he was a son of the late Peter F. Gross and the late Patricia Sackman Gross. He was a graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School and attended Elizabethtown College. He was a member of...

Nov 29, 2014

Robert J. “Bob” Keeney, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2014 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born March 1, 1946, he was a son of Gertrude McGraw Keeney and the late Francis J. Keeney. Bob was a 1964 graduate of St. James High School in Chester, PA. After his graduation, he served honorably in the U.S. Army in Vietnam...

Nov 29, 2014

Kimberly J. Burton, age 51, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Hershey Medical Center. Born February 2, 1963 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of Connie Harry High and the late Theodore “Ted” High. Her companion of 25 years, Pedro Ramirez preceded her in death on December 30, 2013. A 1981 graduate of CASHS, Kim...

Nov 28, 2014

Nov 28, 2014

Dwight E. Thomas, Sr., 66, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, November 28, 2014. Born on August 18, 1948 in Chambersburg, Dwight was the son of the late Edgar and Shirley Reed Thomas. He spent his working years in the construction business. Dwight was a member of VFW Post 6168, Shippensburg and Oscar...

Nov 28, 2014

Ida B. Ritchey, age 92, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at Penn Hall Nursing Home. Born December 29, 1921 in Claysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Grace Benton Baker. Mrs. Ritchey worked in retail for a number of years at Sears and Montgomery Ward. She enjoyed music, reading, and crossword...

Nov 27, 2014

Angela D. Reid, 43, of South Mountain, PA, passed away on November 27, 2014 in York Hospital. Born on January 27, 1971 in Fulton County, PA, she was a daughter of Harry Melius of Shermansdale, PA of the late Beverly Souders Melius. Angie graduated from Penn State Mont Alto with her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and enjoyed helping...

Nov 26, 2014

Lucas Norman Coons, age 22, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Born January 17, 1992 in Chambersburg, he is the son of Curtis Norman Coons and Kelli Gettel Coons both of Chambersburg, PA. A 2010 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School, Lucas continued his education, where he had attended Harrisburg Area Community college. Most...