Dean Stephen (Rocky) Rockwood passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at home in Elizabethtown, PA, surrounded by his family. He was in Hospice Care after a lengthy illness. He was born December 10, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pa. to Dean Spencer Rockwood and Ruth (Culbertson) O'Neill. He is survived by his mother, Ruth (Culbertson) O'Neill of Cheyenne, WY; wife Kathleen (Kelleher) Rockwood of Elizabethtown; daughters Barbara Shaffer (Mark) of Boiling Springs; Laura Rockwood of Fairfield; siblings David Rockwood (Tanya) of Fairmont, WV; Joy Rockwood of Cheyenne, WY; and John Hall (Nancy) of Tabernacle, NJ. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University or Delaware, OH with a BA in history and...

Julaine T. Ayers, 74, of Fairfield, PA died Saturday morning, February 13, 2021 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born January 4, 1947 in Danville, IL she was the daughter of the late James R. and Marjorie M. (Mills) Tucker. She was the wife of Timothy R. Ayers, of Fairfield, PA to whom she was married for 39 years. Julaine was a retired Frederick City Police Officer serving Frederick, MD for 23 years. After retiring she worked security at Frederick Memorial Hospital for 15 years. She was well liked by her colleagues at the hospital, police force, and the Frederick community. She loved animals, especially her dogs, and was an excellent cook. In addition to her husband, Julaine is survived...

Thomas R. Bender , 76 Nov 26, 1944 - Jan 30, 2021 Thomas R. Bender, 76, originally of Sharpsburg, Maryland, on Saturday morning, January 30, 2021 entered into his heavenly home. Born November 26, 1944 he was the son of the late Jacob Edward Bender, Sr. and Minnie M. (Kidwiler) Bender. He was the husband of Launa V. (Moats) Bender to whom he was married for 50 years. Mr. Bender was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked for the Department of the Army until his retirement in 2010. In his spare time he enjoyed model railroading, reading about Civil War History, and enjoyed wood working. In addition to his wife Tom is survived by his son Nikolas Bender and his wife Michele, of...

Winnie Mae Chester (nee Icard) of Fairfield, PA entered God's eternal care January 28, 2021 She is reunited in heaven with her late husband, Marvin W Chester, Sr. and daughter Lorainne I Chester. Winnie leaves behind, a daughter W. Lynn Smith (Robert), daughter Jennifer M Suite, and son Marvin W (Chet) Chester Jr (Hillary) 9 Grandchildren: Kimberly Smith Potts, Melissa Smith Cavey (Joe), Heather Smith Marino (Anthony), Dana Suite Brown, Aaren Suite Smith, Wesley Chester (Melanie), and Bradley Chester (Victoria), Caitlin Beckjord and Lauren Beckjord. 13 Great Grandchildren: Robert Potts (Kortney), Andrew Potts (Nile), Erica Cavey Bollinger (Zach), Lauren Cavey Fares (Andrew), Madison Marino,...

Frederick D. Rice, 76, Gardners, PA passed Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home. Born November 6, 1944 in Carlisle, PA the son of the late Harold and Loretta Group Rice. Mr. Rice is survived by his wife, Carrie Lichty Rice. Fred was a lifelong fruit farmer on his family farm. He also had a fruit stand at Roots Farmers Market in Lancaster every Tuesday for many years. In addition to his wife, Fred is survived by three children; Holly Jo Hoak and husband Scott of York Springs, PA, Angie Myers and husband Duane of New Oxford, PA, Timothy D. Rice and wife Heidi of Spring Grove, PA, six grandchildren; Koty Hoak, Bailey Hoak, Nikita Myers, Camden Rice, Braxton Rice, Jaden Rice, two...

Peter D. Thompson, 63, 1960 Hanover Road, Gettysburg, PA passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Hershey Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born February 24, 1957 in Passaic, NJ the son of the late James and Evelyn Scott Thompson. Peter graduated from Central High School and Altoona Vo-Tech in Martinsburg, PA in 1976. He then served 10 years in the U. S. Marine Corp. Following his time in the service he graduated from Pittsburgh School of Aeronautics. He began his career as an airplane mechanics with Atlantic Aviation and then Westinghouse. But for over 30 years he was employed at Northrop Grumman. He was an avid skier, loved roller coasters, and running in marathons. He...

Mary E. Zorn, 73, Hanover, PA passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg, PA. She was born August 6, 1947 in Moorestown, NJ the daughter of the late Frank and Edna Cromwell Queen. She was predeceased by her husband, Vaughn Zorn, and daughter, Janet Korrell. Mary was a registered nurse for 43 years before her retirement in 2011. She was an avid reader and was involved with rescue dogs for many years. Mary is survived by three daughters; Melissa Schaefer of Hanover, PA, Marge Zorn of Hanover, PA, Joyce Zorn of Pasadena, MD, six grandchildren; Emily Schaefer, Chris Schaefer, Ben Schaefer, Sarah Korrell, Michael Korrell and Kelsey Korrell. Due to COVID...

Clarence "Sonny" Jones , 83 Jun 4, 1937 - Dec 16, 2020 Clarence E. (Sonny) Jones, 83, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 16, 2020. He was born June 4, 1937 in Hancock, MD. He was the son of Clarence E. Jones, Sr. and Averda C. (Kammerer) Jones. He worked as Branch Sales Manager for Johnson Controls in Baltimore, MD and Raleigh, NC. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had a wonderful life. He is survived by Dorothy L. (Grove) Jones, his wife of 65 years, four children; Eric Jones and his wife Jane, Suzanne Byrne, Stephanie Avello and her husband Denny, Michelle Murray and her husband Brian, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, three siblings; Barbara Resley, Katherine Kerns...

George F. Thorsen, 73, Gettysburg, PA and formerly of White Plains, NY passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born January 5, 1947 in Queens, NY the son of the late Arthur and Josephine Roseto Thorsen. George is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia Williams Thorsen. For many years, Mr. Thorsen taught foreign language at both Iona Prep School and Eastchester Public School system in New York. He later became an IT instructor at Queensboro Community College. While in Gettysburg he served on the Lake Heritage Board of Directors and on the Board of Directors at Birds of Paradise in Ajijic, Mexico. In addition to his wife, George is also survived...

Sondra K. Bollinger, 71 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at The Gettysburg Hospital. Born February 12, 1949 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of Ivan M. Bollinger, Sr. of Gettysburg and the late Mary Catherine (Vaughn) Bollinger who died in 2001. Sondra graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1968 and worked for Schindler Elevator Corp. in Gettysburg for 30 plus years before her retirement. Sondra was a lifelong member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Gettysburg. She loved to travel visiting Europe, Iceland, Ireland and her favorite place, Disney World. Her family was the center of her life and loved the time spent with them. Sondra also enjoyed baking,...

Mary Catherine Mauss, 86, Gardners, PA passed Thursday, October 22, 2020 at UPMC Harrisburg, PA. Born November 9, 1933 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Glenn W. and Sarah McCans Brough. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Raymond Clyde Mauss in 2012. Family was everything to her and she was always surrounded by her siblings, extended family, children and grandchildren. Mary enjoyed gardening, but flowers were her passion. She was also an accomplished and prolific seamstress. In addition, her knitted and crocheted afghans and sweaters have become treasured family heirlooms. Her other passion in life was her cats. She could never be without them and there was always a...

Paul Gunnar Ericson, 74, of Fairfield, PA passed away suddenly on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born September 19, 1946 in Hartford, CT the son of the late Carl and Ingeborg Ericson. Paul graduated from Clark University in Worcester, MA in 1968. He served as a 1st lieutenant in the US Army before beginning a 30-year career at the CIA. Following his retirement, Paul embarked upon a second career as a high school social studies teacher. He was an avid bicyclist who was very active with the Frederick Bicycle Club. He also enjoyed reading, gardening and European soccer. Paul is survived by two sons: Karl Ericson and his wife Naseem Hussain of Silver Spring, MD...

Richard E. Clower, 79, of Fairfield, PA died Sunday evening, October 4, 2020 at the York Hospital. Born December 14, 1940 in Roanoke, VA he was the son of the late William and Helen (Jordan) Clower. He was the husband of Brenda (DelGiorno) Clower, of Fairfield to whom he was married for 54 years. Mr. Clower was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving as a Captain in the 1041st Ranger Division. He was a graduate of Gettysburg College. He worked as a security specialist for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Richard also called Pop Pop, Daddy, R.E. and Chief loved spending time with his family and especially with his dog Philly and watching the Philadelphia Eagles. In...

William Hunter Ruppert, Sr., 81, 489 Crum Road, Fairfield, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born February 21, 1939, in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Raymond Robert and Elizabeth Miller Hunter Ruppert, Sr. Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann Ruppert. Mr. Ruppert attended Catholic University Campus School and St. Anselm's Abbey School in Washington, D.C., and graduated from Mount St. Mary's University. He was the third-generation owner and operator of Ruppert's Hardware Store on 7th Street NW in Washington, D.C. He operated the store until its sale in 1986. Bill was a member of the D.C. National Guard during the Cuban...

Genevieve "Genny" Reaver, 84, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 21, 2020 in Gettysburg, PA. She was born January 22, 1936 in Mt. Joy Township, Adams County, PA the daughter of the late Ardell and Mary Ellen Bowers Baumgardner. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph A. Reaver in 1997. Genny was a 1953 graduate of Taneytown High School and was a legal secretary most of her life. She was a very active member of the Gettysburg United Methodist Church, having served in many capacities including the G.U.M. Women's Group, Council Delegate, Sunday School and Bible Study. She was active in Church Women's United and served as Treasurer for many years. She was recently...

James C. Roubal, Sr., 96, of New Oxford, PA died Monday, evening, August 31, 2020 at the Brethren Home Community, New Oxford, PA. Born December 23, 1923 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Anton and Delia (Wastel) Roubal. He was a Veteran initially of the United States Navy where he was honorably discharged in order to enlist in the Merchant Marines because of a shortage there during World War II and after his discharge worked in train service for nearly 40 years most of which was with the Ahnapee and Weatern Railroad in Door County, Wisconsin eventually taking over as manager. Jim was an avid reader, enjoyed finance and following the stock market. He liked discussing his...

Margaret L (Peggy) Polley died on July 13 at St. Joseph's Place, Emmitsburg. She was born in Emmitsburg, MD to Mary Claudia and Charles Oscar Rosensteel, the last of their eight children. Her husband of fifty-four years, Glenn R. Polley, predeceased her in July 1996. Her survivors include a daughter, Susan Reinsch (Bill), a son, Dick Polley (Dee), two grandsons, Andrew (Rebecca Schmidt) and Christian (Rachel), and a great grandson Maximus. She is also survived by many devoted nieces, nephews, and their families. She was born before World War I, remembered seeing doughboys return from the war, lived through the Depression, and graduated from St. Joseph's College where she paid her tuition by...

Kenneth E. Baker, 76, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle against cancer. Ken was born July 4, 1944 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Wilmer and Marion Louise Baker. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife Colleen Baker. Mr. Baker was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Taneytown, MD. He was a beef farmer in the area and worked many years as a self-employed painter. Ken served for a time in the Pennsylvania National Guard. He enjoyed hunting, spending time outdoors and being with his family. In addition to his wife, Ken is survived by three children; Jody L. Wilt of Fairfield, PA, Kathy L. Shull of Orrtanna, PA, Gail E. Eiker...

Betty A. Meyer, 54, of Biglerville passed Sunday, June 14, 2020, at her home after a six and a half year battle with cancer. She was born August 7, 1965 in Baltimore, MD and a 1983 graduate of Liberty High School in Eldersburg, MD. She was the daughter of Robert Sr. and Rosie Russell of Port Charlotte, FL. Betty is survived by her husband of 34 years, Wayde A. Meyer. She is also survived by her daughter, Courtney A. Meyer and fiance Justin A. Schulte of Norfolk, VA, and son, Craig A. Meyer of Arlington, VA. In addition to her husband and children, she is survived by her brother Robert Russell Jr. and wife Tracey of Carvel Beach, MD; her sister Brenda McBee and husband Ron Jr. of Forest...

Linda C Kerchner October 25, 1949-April 11, 2020 Linda's story began on October 25, 1949, the youngest of William and Betty Woodward's four children. Linda was born in Gettysburg, PA and grew up with her family in Littlestown. She was a 1967 graduate of Littlestown High School. She met and married her sweetheart, Charles Kerchner of Walkersville, MD on September 6, 1969, together having three children. One of the great accomplishments of Linda's life was graduating Magna Cum Laude from Maryland Medical Secretarial School in March 1969 where she was also a member of Alpha Iota, National Honor Sorority. She had written in a journal that the happiest moments of her life centered around...

Robert Galen Bishop, 95, of Gettysburg, PA died Wednesday evening, April 1, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born December 4, 1924 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Mervin and Beulah (Keckler) Bishop. He was the husband of the late Betty J. (Wenschhof) Bishop who died October 15, 1999 after 47 years of marriage. Mr. Bishop was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Taneytown, MD. He was a life member of the Greenmount Fire Company and a member of the PA Farm Bureau. He attended Moritz's one room school house in Freedom Township and Gettysburg High School. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II. He was a lifelong farmer, farming with...