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Tracey L. Myers McCorkel, 62, of Carlisle passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Carolyn's House. She was born July 13, 1959, in Shippensburg to Freda H. (Heckman) Myers of Shippensburg and the late Robert L. Myers. Tracey loved her children and always made them her priority. She spent many years at home with her boys before taking a role as a teacher's aide. Tracey loved working with children, so she enjoyed working for many years at several schools. She was always happy when she was outside in the sun or in the pool. In addition to her mother, Tracey is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, who she met 44 years ago, John W. McCorkel of Carlisle; three sons, Evan L....

Tabitha N. Jones, 39, of Carlisle, PA, soulmate of Andrew R. Fritz, Jr., passed away at home on Monday, April 25, 2022. She was born in Camp Hill on November 23, 1982, to Bradly A. and Sandra D. (Culbertson) Jones. Tabitha loved spending time with her daughters, enjoyed being amongst family and friends at many social gatherings. Tabitha was an avid pool player, enjoyed beating everyone at the game Farkle. She also enjoyed cooking and having quiet evening meals. Tabitha always lent her ear to others to give sounds advice or provide a piece of her mind. Tabitha was brilliant when it came to assisting other with matters that require research and documentation. She was a friend to all. ...

Daryl Kay Sailhamer, currently of Davidsonville, MD and previously of Shippensburg, PA, passed away at her home on November 17, 2021. She was 72. Daryl was born on June 28, 1949 in Chambersburg, PA to the late James and Florence Patterson (Hepfer). She retired from the Tom James Company of Shippensburg after 49 years, where she was also a union representative for many years. Daryl was also a member of the First Assembly of God, Shippensburg, PA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Glen Stoner. She is survived by her husband, John R. Sailhamer, one daughter, Barbara Sailhamer - Helliwell of Davidsonville, her sister, Janet Swope of Ft. Worth, TX, and her...

Donald L. Halter, age 90 of Walnut Bottom, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a dairy farmer all his life and worked with his father on the farm. He was a member of the Ridge Church of the Brethren in Shippensburg, loved going to gospel concerts and going to fairs especially the Shippensburg Fair. He is survived by his daughter Barbara L. (Lloyd) Jones of Carlisle, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Isabelle G. Halter in 2017, son Donald L. Halter Jr. and daughter Judy L. Horn and her husband Gary W. Horn. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral...

Solvig (Sylvia) Aina Ingeborg (m. Rylander) Hanlin passed away peacefully at her daughter Denise's home in Carlisle on September 13, 2021. She was born on April 25, 1934, in Malmslatt, Sweden. She was the daughter of Aina and Carl Rylander of Linkoping, Sweden. Solvig worked for Saab (Swedish Airplane HB) in Linkoping and became a translator for American engineers. To further improve her English, she was a governess for George Campbell in York, PA. This is where she met her future husband, Edward Hanlin. They married and lived in Sweden with their baby daughter before moving to Oakville, PA. After having two more children and caring for them, Solvig worked for Dr. Townsend at Graham...

Larry Kinch Bowman passed away at the age of 73 on September 2, 2021 at his home in Lovettsville, VA. Larry is survived by his loving children, Kelsea Bordoe of Round Hill, VA, Kevin Bowman of Austin, TX, Kim Williams (Joey) of Purcellville, VA, his grandchildren Nora and Logan Williams, his brothers Gary Bowman, Don Bowman, and Steve Bowman and his sister Shirley Perry. He is also survived by his former spouse, Linda Bowman. Born on January 7, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Gerald Bowman and the late Mary Foreman Bowman. Larry grew up biking, boy-scouting and creating chaos with his brothers throughout the farms and streets of Shippensburg. Larry graduated from Drexel...

Guy Henry Cooper passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was 97 years young. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henrietta and Kessler Cooper, his wife, Grace Mae Cooper, brothers, 2nd Lieutenant, Warren Cooper, Glenn and Robert cooper, and sister, Ruth Spietel. He is survived by his companion and angel, Dixie Sterner, daughter, Barbara Bick (husband, Keith), son, Guy Robert Cooper (wife, Hedy), stepson, George Middlekauff (wife, Diane), 7 grandchildren, Edward Bick, Christopher Bick, Kathy Salsbury, Billie Jo Sipe (husband, William), Paul, Jamie, and Michael Cooper; 10 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and many wonderful friends and...

Willis E. "Bill" Mansberger, 76, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born October 5, 1944 in Shippensburg, PA, he was a son of the late Willis E. Mansberger, Sr. and Erma Bender Mansberger; and widower to the late Voneda "Vonnie" Mansberger, who passed away on August 4th, 2021. Bill was a 1963 graduate of Shippensburg Area Senior High School. Known for being a hard worker, he was employed at James River in Chambersburg as a quality inspector for 37 years, before retiring in 2002. He also owned and managed Mansberger's Petite Real Estate, a dollhouse shop, with his wife. Bill enjoyed woodworking, as well as collecting Lionel model...

Voneda Louise "Vonnie" Mansberger, 77, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Wednesday evening, August 4, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 28, 1943 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Preston L. Cook, Sr. and Dorothy Thompson Cook. Vonnie was a 1961 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School and was employed for 35 years at the Scotland School for Veteran's Children, retiring in 2003 as the Clothing Superintendent. She was an active member of King Street United Brethren Church in Chambersburg where she taught Sunday school, Bible school, and at the after school program. She enjoyed teaching children about God and in addition to teaching at her church she...

Janet C. Sandy, 89, of Elizabethtown, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021. Born October 18, 1931 in Shippensburg, Cumberland County, she was a daughter of the late Adam R. and Mary Benita (Fogelsonger) Chamberlin. She was the widow of Lawrence Lane and John Sandy and also preceded in death by siblings Wendell Chamberlin, Mary Stimeling, Fredith Chamberlin, Vada Diehl, Albert Chamberlin, Glen Chamberlin and Jay Chamberlin. Retired from Mechanicsburg Navy Depot, Janet was a faithful member of St. John's United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and served on numerous committees, East Hanover Township Autumn Leaves and United Methodist Women. Surviving are her children Kenneth E....

Wilbur Joe Kling, 85, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. He was born October 14, 1935, in Chambersburg to the late Wilbur David and Lillian Marie (Means) Kling of Shippensburg. Joe graduated from Shippensburg High School with the class of 1953 and Shippensburg University in 1957 with a bachelor's degree in business education. He later earned his master's degree in business education from Penn State University. Joe taught school at Perry Joint High School for 3 years, South Middleton School District for 3 years, and Carlisle High School for 30 years. He married Wanda Jean Engle, his wife of 63 years, on June 14, 1958. Joe is survived by his loving wife Wanda Jean...

George W. Eutzy, 82, of Carlisle, PA passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in the UPMC Harrisburg. He was born in Cleversburg on October 10, 1938, to the late James E. and Reba J. (Ile) Eutzy. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and worked as an equipment operator for Local Union 432, Camp Hill. He was a member of the Cleversburg United Methodist Church, Eagles 1299, Carlisle, Williams Grove Historic Steam Engine Association and Perry County Old Iron Collectors. Surviving are his children, Cindy K. Maryott (Dave) of Harrisburg and George W. Eutzy Jr. of Lurgan; grandson, Bryce Maryott; brothers, James F. Eutzy, Donald G. Eutzy, Terry L. Eutzy, and Walter S. ((Sam) Eutzy;...

Charlotte Rockwell Raymond went home to her Lord on April 10, 2021. She was born in 1924 on a farm outside of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, and spent her life spreading love and joy to all who were blessed to know her. Armed only with a high school diploma and her determination, she rose from the ranks of secretary at Letterkenny Army Depot to senior administrative positions in the federal government. Her last position was with the National Science Foundation in Washington DC, and she loved recalling how she worked "just a half a block from the White House." Upon retirement, she moved to her beloved St Simons Island, Georgia, where she volunteered for decades with Hospice, well into her...

Peter M. Nesbella, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 24, 1932 in Lilly, PA to the late Michael and Mary (Andrasko) Nesbella. Peter was a 1950 graduate of the Lilly Washington High School. He honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict in the US Air Force. Peter used the GI Bill to further his education and enjoyed a rewarding 28-year career as a teacher in the Shippensburg area. During his teaching years, Peter served as the rifle coach for the Shippensburg High School. Peter loved working at Mammoth Cave National Park during his summer breaks. He was an active member of PSEA...

Bruce George Watson, 85 of Falling Waters, passed away on January 11, 2021. Born on January 28, 1935 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Harry Bruce Watson and Rosie Elizabeth Doyle Watson. Bruce was a manager for Cresslers Foodland Stores in Shippensburg, Chambersburg, and Martinsburg. He also assisted with opening different grocery stores throughout the East Coast. He finished his career at Super Value which is where he retired from. He enjoyed being outdoors taking walks and was an avid golfer. Bruce is survived by his children: Steven Watson and wife, Darlene, and David Watson and wife, Kathy; his grandchildren: Justin Watson, David Watson Jr., and Whitney...

On Wednesday, December 16th., Heaven received a "one of a kind" angel. Jeffrey Philip Franklin, 66, passed away peacefully in Charleston, South Carolina with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Susan (Kendig) Franklin, a son, Alexander John "AJ" Franklin, a brother, Dr. John Albert Franklin, Jr. and his wife, Virginia (Lehman), and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John A. Sr. and Thelma H. Franklin. Jeffrey was born January 21st, 1954 in Chambersburg, PA, graduated from Shippensburg High School in 1972 and Shippensburg University (BA-Business) in 1976. For many years, he was the owner of J.P Franklin & Company...

Leah Willhide Vance, 95, of Cedar Haven, Lebanon passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. Born December 11, 1924 in Amberson, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Wilmer A. and Verna (Doyle) Johnson. Leah was the widow of James S. Willhide since 1979 and preceded in death by siblings Lewis Johnson, LaRue Gift, Mary Rosenberry, Kathleen Zook, Virginia Gingrich, Charles Preston Johnson and Leon Johnson. She retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue in 1988 after working many years at the former Marden Clothing Company, Shippensburg. She was a member of First Evangelical Congregational Church, Palmyra, where she sang in the choir and served as a member of the Board. Leah...

Our hero, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Timothy R. Costanza, 73, went to be with the Lord Monday morning, October 5, 2020, in Boerne, Texas. Tim was a gentle, kind, and inspiring man who spent much of his time in service to others. Because of him, this world is a better place and we are better for knowing him. He was born on August 15, 1947, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Clara (Iacovino) Costanza. He graduated from high school in Charleroi and then from California State University in California, Pennsylvania. While in college, he met his beautiful wife, Janet Miklos. Shortly after graduating from college, he and Janet moved to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, so he...

Janet L. Champness, 65, of Westminster, Maryland, went home to the Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her home after a long battle with cancer. Born April 6, 1955 in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Isaphine (Baumaster) Kasper. She was the wife of 16 years to Daniel R. Champness, II. Janet was a special projects manager with Johns Hopkins Hospital surgical department. She was a member of New Hope Fellowship Church in Westminster. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and her pet animals. Surviving in addition to her husband Dan are brother, Robert J. Kasper of Chambersburg, PA; and many close friends. A Celebration of Janet's life will held at a later date at New...

Eva M. Albracht, 90, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February, 5, 2020 at her residence. She was born April 19, 1929 in Hamburg, Germany to the late Carl W. and Bertha (Blume) Fritze. Eva was the widow of Karl Albracht. Eva was self-employed as a cat breeder. During her career she was an avid cat and dog breeder in Shippensburg, PA, Tulsa, OK, Indianapolis, IN and Chicago, IL. She loved her dog, Lilly and cat, Simon. Eva also loved to travel and she was able to see most of the world. Surviving are her daughter, Patricia Gotthard (Dennis) of Carlisle, PA; grandchildren, Jennifer Hinson (Chris) of Spring Grove, PA, Justin Goodhart (Jenn) of Phoenixville, PA; great-grandchildren,...

<u>Winifred</u> <u>Virginia</u> <u>Moats</u> , 76 Jan 19, 1943 - Oct 22, 2019 Winifred Virginia Moats, 76, of Funkstown, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Winnie was born January 19, 1943 in Hagerstown, but spent her early life in Keedysville, Baltimore, Chewsville, and Shippensburg. She was the daughter of the late Rev. D. Homer and Mary Genevieve (Kendle) Kendall. She attended NHHS and graduated from Shippensburg High School in 1962. She was a proud graduate of Washington County Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1964. She humbly served the local healthcare community as a registered nurse for 44 years. She also served as a parish nurse...