Staff Report
Pamela Ann Hawbaker Obituary 1946~2020
Pamela retired as an Optician from the former Allegany Optical. She loved and cherished animals and loved to rescue all animals.
Louella Louise (Kadel) Ewan obituary 1945~2020
Louella loved reading books, cooking, baking, spending time with her pets and enjoyed going to the beach at the Outer Banks, NC. She was the happiest on her back patio listening to the birds and viewing the ever changing flowers that her husband planted especially for her.
Michael L. Snowberger Obituary 1946~2020
After retirement from Letterkenny, he was a bartender at 401 Pub & Fare and a DJ with Keep on Rockin’ Entertainment. Michael also enjoyed singing Karaoke.
Bruce L. Callahan Obituary 1955~2020
Mr. Callahan served in the United States Navy and worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker.
Shawn D. Green Obituary 1975~2020
He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed going to dirt track races, hunting, boating, riding 4-wheelers and dirt bikes, sitting by the fire, and playing with his children and grand-children.
Rainbow flags fly higher
Protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+community isn’t only a professional commitment for Kim Brister. It has personal meaning to her as well.
Toward racial justice forum
The program will explore the roots of institutional racism, how it manifests, and what communities can collectively do to change the system to effect positive, lasting change.
Donald Dale Hutton, Jr obituary 1960~2020
Donald enjoyed the simpler things in life: the outdoors, going for a ride, old cars, a good beer, and the companionship of his Rottweiler.
Robert E. Poleto Obituary 1928~2020
He proudly served 2 enlistments in the United States Navy. During World War II, he was stationed in the Pacific Theater and was later stationed in the Baltimore, MD and Fort Detrick, MD areas.
Roger E. Harbaugh obituary 1955~2020
As an EMT, he was an instrumental part of establishing the Fairfield Ambulance Corp. He was a lifetime member of the Fairfield Fire Company.
Lauren James Shank Jr. Obituary 1960~2020
Lauren was employed at Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe as a baker for 20 years. He most recently was employed at Letterkenny Army Depot for the past three years.
Regina Lynn McKenzie Obituary 1952~2020
Regina was co-owner/operator of Penn-Mar Oil Company in Waynesboro until her retirement in September 2019. She enjoyed theatre plays, antiquing, painting and her cat “Gracie”.
Ioannis G. “John” Zahos obituary 1946~2020
John was defined by his extreme love for family and his close friends. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Camp Hill, PA and Syllogus Neohoriton.
Mabel H. Andrews Obituary 1924~2020
Mabel worked at many orchards in her younger years and was Manager of the Appleway Orchards Packing House for 17 years. She also worked at U-Wanna Frock Co in Fort Loudon for 22 years and the Days Inn in Chambersburg for 17 Years.
WellSpan offers free access to health club for your mind app
The app is a unique tool to help community residents deal with the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic
Jay A. Wadel obituary 1947~2020
Jay enjoyed working on and collecting classic cars, motorcycles, boats, tractors,….you name it, if it had an engine, he could fix it. He enjoyed going to car shows, flea markets, and auctions
Toby Lynn Miller obituary 1971~2020
Toby was a 1989 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School and was employed at Volvo Construction Equipment in Shippensburg where he had worked for the past 30 years.
Robert W. “Bob” Piper Obituary 1938~2020
Bob was active in ARRL Amateur Radio Operator call sign N3MZJ and enjoyed hunting, fishing and dirt track racing where he sponsored and served on pit crews.
Erma K. Ferrell Obituary 1930~2020
Erma worked as a weaver at the former Richards Textile; a packer at Knouse Foods; and a secretary for her son’s business, Ferrell’s Electric. In her younger years, she was once a Justice of the Peace and a Notary Public.
Floyd E. Fisher Obituary 1934~2020
Floyd was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the mountains of West Virginia. He liked a good cup of coffee and spending time with his friends.
Rosella Lee (Wolfe) Crist Obituary 1931~2020
Rosella was resident of Sterling Care South Mountain, Boonsboro, MD and formerly of Sharpsburg .
Virginia Mae (McCleary) Bakner Obituary 1928~2020
Mrs. Bakner was a great cook who did her own canning. She was talented with flower arranging and made many arrangements for family and friends and even sold them.
Recent legislation clears up tax issue for borough electric operations
As a result of Act 28 of 2020, power supplied to borough electric systems for sale within borough limits will remain exempt from the state’s Gross Receipts Tax.
Traumatic injuries needed instant help
COVID-19 has changed many things the last few months, but a local orthopedic specialist has been able to continue helping patients.
John W. Spoonhour obituary 1933~2020
He was a member of the Marine Corps League and AmVets Post 224 in Chambersburg. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hunting mushrooms, and was a NASCAR fan.
Stephen Michael Dawes obituary 1945~2020
Steve graduated from the University of Maryland where he excelled at chess and billiards. After graduation, he worked for the Social Security Administration as a computer operator until his retirement.
Keith A. Fisher obituary 1966~2020
Keith was a 1984 graduate of CASHS. He was an owner/operator of Dice’s Tire Service, along with his father and sister, in Carlisle, PA for the past 30 years.
Christy Unger to head drug/alcohol program
She comes to the County with experience in substance use prevention and intervention, program planning and implementation, and nonprofit management.
Elizabeth V. Naugle 1930~2020
She was a seamstress at Stanley Company in Chambersburg for many years, retiring in 1993.
Eugene T. Baker obituary 1933~2020
Eugene T. Baker
Eugene T. Baker, 86, of Grosh Drive, Greencastle, PA, died Monday evening, June 8, 2020...
Nancy Jane McIntire Obituary
Nancy Jane McIntire
Nancy J McIntire, 83, of Fayetteville PA passed away peacefully at home on Saturday June...
Carroll R. Wildeson obituary 1947~2020
Mr. Wildeson was employed as a machinist at Landis Machine Company, Waynesboro for 31 and half years. He was then employed as an auto detailer at Kyner’s Auto Sales until his retirement in 2007.
Benny E. Shipp Obituary 1933~2020
Benny was an avid Turkey Hunter. He also enjoyed hunting arrowheads, mushrooms and deer, trout fishing and all the above with his family.
Harry C. Wenger Obituary 1933~2020
He was an independent contractor Grindstone Hill Roofers for 20 years. Many knew him as “Connie”, the Roofer of Marion.
Gregory Dean Taylor Obituary 1959~2020
Greg enjoyed golfing, boating, grilling and music. Greg loved being with his family, doing outdoor projects and also loved to work.
Dean E. Thompson Jr. Obituary 1950~2020
Dean served honorably in the US Navy. He retired from Letterkenny Army Depot in 1995 and then worked at First Data, the Chambersburg YMCA, and F&M Trust Company.
Richard E. Corwell Obituary 1939~2020
Richard worked at Letterkenny Army Depot for 27 years as an electronics mechanic before his retirement in 1993. He loved riding his motorcycle, going camping, playing solitaire and chopping wood.
Justin Lynn Koser Obituary 1983~2020
Justin was the life of every party and will be loved and missed forever. Family and friends are all welcome when arrangements are made at the family home.
Lucille Cleeland Tooke Obituary 1919~2020
Lucille Cleeland Tooke was born on 17 September 1919 in Butler, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Carl Lewis and Helen (Palmer)....
Democrats take over PA House floor
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