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Michelle Dawn Flook , 47, died Mar 28, 2022

Colonel William E. Sanders, Jr. ("Wild Bill"), 75, of Mercersburg, PA, passed away on March 24th at his home after a 22 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was born on October 7th, 1946, the eldest son of William E. Sanders, Sr. and Bertha Mae (Messner) Sanders. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Amy (Bigham) Sanders, his four children, Mark Sanders (wife Mary,), Kevin Sanders (wife Nadine), Alison Luger (husband Mike), and step-daughter Jennifer Carmichael; his four grandchildren, Dillon Sanders, Clay Sanders, Russell Singhas, and Mali Luger; his four siblings, Becky Wirt (husband Bill) , Susan Adams (husband Jeff), James Anthony (Tony) Sanders (wife Kim), and Lisa Ammenhauser...

William Sanders Jr. , 75 Oct 7, 1946 - Mar 24, 2022 William Sanders , 75 Oct 7, 1946 - Mar 24, 2022 Colonel William E. Sanders, Jr. ("Wild Bill"), 75, of Mercersburg, PA, passed away on March 24th at his home after a 22 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was born on October 7th, 1946, the eldest son of William E. Sanders, Sr. and Bertha Mae (Messner) Sanders. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Amy (Bigham) Sanders, his four children, Mark Sanders (wife Mary,), Kevin Sanders (wife Nadine), Alison Luger (husband Mike), and step-daughter Jennifer Carmichael; his four grandchildren, Dillon Sanders, Clay Sanders, Russell Singhas, and Mali Luger; his four siblings, Becky Wirt...

James William Houpt, Jr., 86, of Port Orange, Florida, died March 20, 2022 at his residence. Born October 27, 1935 in Mercersburg, PA he was a son of the late James William, Sr., and Mary Ellen Provard Houpt. James graduated from Greencastle High School, Class of 1953. Following graduation James attended and graduated from Zion Bible Institute in 1958. Upon graduation he joined the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. James married Erla Jean Linamen in 1958 and began a ministry of evangelism 4 days later. In 1959 they became the pastors of the First Foursquare Church of Toledo Ohio where they served until 1962. They next pastored the Foursquare Church in Lucas...

Russell A. Wilcox, 91, formerly of Carlisle, PA died March 15, 2022 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Mechanicsburg, PA. Born August 12, 1930 in Conneaut, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robert D. and Helen (Dormon) Wilcox. Russell served in the US Navy for 20 years and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. He later worked at Mechanicsburg Navy Depot and later as a mail carrier for the former Farmer's Trust and Commerce Banks. Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Jean L. (Carmack) Wilcox, who died January 13, 2021, a son, Steven R. Wilcox, and siblings, Nellie Hutsell, Barbara Jean Yatzor, Lelah Keiffer, and Anna Conklin. Surviving family include five children, Debbie K. Booth, Camp...

Gaye A. Sigler , 86 May 11, 1935 - Feb 17, 2022 Gaye Ann Sigler, 86 of Greencastle, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at her residence. Born May 11, 1935 in Chambersburg, PA; she was the daughter of the late Glenn Highlands Garnes and Margaret Grace Hege-Garnes.Gaye attended James Buchanan High School and worked for 48 years at MD Ribbon-Berwick Offray in Hagerstown, MD. Gaye loved to spend time with her family. She was an avid animal and coffee lover, and enjoyed cooking, crafting, going out to eat, attending church, and socializing. She was known by many as a cat lady and a hard worker. Gaye had an infectious smile and everyone that came in contact with her...

Helen S. Hoffman, 100, of Mercersburg, passed away on Wednesday February 16, 2022 in Mercersburg. Born November 24, 1921 in Gilbertsville, PA she was a daughter of the late Waren and Meda Sterner Renninger. Helen graduated with honors from Boyertown High School in 1939, and married Ralph R. Hoffman three years later on December 19, 1942. She had a passion for food and cooking as a restaurant owner and for her family. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, and enjoyed spending her time reading, and completing crossword puzzles, and taking car rides through the Lancaster area. Helen is survived by her 7 children, Eileen Weinsteiger of Alburtis PA, Janet (Gary)...

Larry L. Hopkins, 81, of Mercersburg passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born March 2, 1940 in Mercersburg, PA, he was a son of the late Joseph Benjamin and Edith May Mills Hopkins. Larry graduated from James Buchanan High School in 1959. For 48 years, he worked for Frick/Johnson Controls retiring in 2007. He was an avid softball player, pitcher for many years. Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Cheryl L. Nelling Hopkins (2015). He is survived by 4 children, Lisa (Michael) Beecher, Dody (Raymond Hornbaker) Hopkins, K. Todd (Michele) Hopkins, and Jill (Maurice) Quivers. Larry is survived by 4 grandchildren, and 4...

Sharlene M. Riess , 64 Apr 17, 1957 - Jan 26, 2022 Sharlene "Shar" Mae Riess, 64, of Mercersburg, PA went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in Chambersburg. Born April 17, 1957, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late George and W. and Marlene G. Watts Koch. At 8 years old, Sharlene's family moved to Butzbach, Germany for several years and then to North Carolina, Maryland, and settled in Rouserville, PA. Sharlene graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1975, and earned an Associate's degree in B.A. from Penn State in 1978. While at Penn State, she met and later married Jack W. Riess Jr. on July 22, 1979 in Waynesboro....

Robert L. Shipley , 82, of Clear Spring. died Jan 17, 2022

Daris H. Hunsberger , 84 Mar 3, 1937 - Jan 13, 2022 Daris H. Hunsberger, 84, of Mercersburg, PA died January 13, 2022, in Laurel Lakes Rehab and Wellness Center, Chambersburg, PA. Born March 3, 1937 in Hagerstown, MD, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Esther (Lowans) Ernst. Daris was a graduate of James Buchanan High School, Mercersburg. She was a former employee of Stanley Company, Chambersburg. Along with being a homemaker, she provided child care in her home. Daris enjoyed sewing, visiting the family mountain ground, flowers, bird watching, spending time with family and family sporting events. Daris was a member of Welsh Run Church of Brethren, Mercerburg. She...

Henry D. "Hank" Barthalow, age 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 13, 2022. Born August 23, 1942 in Burnt Cabins, PA, was the son of the late John J. and Stella M. (Clark) Barthalow. Hank was a 1960 graduate of James Buchanan High School, Mercersburg, PA. He worked as an engineer at Grove Manufacturing, Shady Grove, PA from 1973 to 2004, where he held multiple patents in the company's large crane division. Prior to his retirement, he was ordained and became pastor of the Locust Level Full Gospel Church, Greencastle, until his death. Hank enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He fed deer and other wildlife on his property. His family was very...

Vincent H. "Tom" Rhodes , 79, of Mercersburg. died Jan 10, 2022

Jack M. "Deke" McLaughlin , 85 Nov 16, 1936 - Jan 8, 2022 Jack M. "Deke" McLaughlin , 85 Nov 16, 1936 - Jan 8, 2022 Jack M. "Deke" McLaughlin, 85, of Mercersburg, PA died January 8, 2022 in the Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA. Born November 16, 1936, in Hagerstown, MD, he was a son of the late Jack M. and Margaret (McCartney) McLaughlin. Deke was a 1954 graduate of Mercersburg Academy. He attended William & Mary College, Williamsburg, VA, and Lafayette College, Easton, PA. He served two years US Navy and then continued his education and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Deke owned and operated Mercersburg Pharmacy. He later worked...

Donald Richards , 70 Aug 3, 1951 - Jan 1, 2022 Donald Ray Richards, 70, of Greencastle, PA passed away January 1, 2022 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 3, 1951, in McConnellsburg, PA, he was son of the late Houston J Richards, Sr. and Blanche E (Deshong) Richards. Don was a 1970 graduate of McConnellsburg High School and attended Penn State College. He worked at JLG and JerrDan as a CNC Programmer. He loved softball and coached a team for many years. He was a writer and author of several books that have been published. He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who couldn't wait to see pappy. Don is survived by his loving wife...

Galen A. Meyers, 78, of Mercersburg, PA died December 26, 2021 in the Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA. Born September 25, 1943, in Mercersburg, he was a son of the late Harold M. and Verda D. (Wingert) Meyers. Galen was a 1961 graduate of James Buchanan High School, Mercersburg. As a young man he worked on the family farm, and later at H. J. Heinz Company and Corning Glassware. He was last employed, for 33 years at UPS. In his younger years, Galen enjoyed playing soft ball. He was an avid hunter and in retirement detailed cars. Galen was an active member of Greencastle Church of God where he was a church council member for 20 years, taught Sunday school, was head usher...

Charles L. Atherton , 79, of Mercersburg. died Dec 18, 2021

Nancy C. Moats , 80, of Greencastle. died Nov 29, 2021

Dorothy Jane Gelsinger , 88 Apr 6, 1933 - Nov 25, 2021 Dorothy Jane "Dot" Gelsinger, 88, passed away peacefully at home Thursday November 25th, surrounded by her family. Born April 6, 1933 in Hagerstown, MD, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Nellie (Shank) Draper. Dot was a union steward at Corning Glass, Greencastle, PA, retiring after more than 30 years. She enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving family include a son, Ed (Denise) Gelsinger, Waynesboro, PA, a daughter, Tinna (Tom) Daley, Greencastle, granddaughter, Megan Gelsinger, grandsons, Weston Daley and Keaton Daley, one great granddaughter, Holly Gelsinger, two sisters,...

Jacob Lee Strait, Sr. , 61 Sep 4, 1960 - Nov 11, 2021 Jacob Lee Strait, Sr. , 61 Sep 4, 1960 - Nov 11, 2021 Jacob L. Strait, Sr., 61, of Mercersburg, PA, went straight to the arms of his Savior on November 11, 2021, in Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD. Born September 4, 1960 in McConnellsburg, PA he was a son of the late Herman D., Sr. and June M. (Arrington) Strait. Jake worked as a fire place mason, as a young man, for Strait's Masonry. He was a former employee of Fleetwood Travel Trailers, Hancock, MD. He was a cabinet maker for Hagerstown Kitchens for 25 years and later for Leidy's Custom Woodworking, Mercersburg. Jake played guitar and drums for numerous bands and had...

Robert Lee Sword , 91, of Mercersburg. died Oct 27, 2021