All Obituaries

Cynthia A. Peck, 65 of Chambersburg, PA passed away on March 28, 2020. Cindy grew up in Chambersburg and was part of a six-member loving family. Cindy was also the proud older twin to her sister Sandy. Cindy & Sandy excelled in school and had many friends. Cindy was on the swimming & diving teams in high school and won many diving meets. She went on to attend college at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Cindy also had a talent for art and was a great drawer and piano player. Cindy...

Charlotte E. (Smith) Carlin, 96, of Newville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2020 at her home. Born February 10, 1924 in Blain, she was the daughter of the late J. Clyde and Estella (Seibert) Smith and was also preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister. She was the widow of Philip J. Carlin, who passed away in 1984 after over 37 years of marriage. Charlotte and Philip were the owners of Laurel Run Lodge, Landisburg, and following retirement and a move to Newville,...

Stanley L. Crilley, 77, a longtime resident of the Trinity House in Waynesboro, joined his beloved wife in Heaven on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation Center. Born June 5, 1942, he was the son of the late Clarence B. and Lulu R. (Yingling) Crilley, Sr and had been an employee of the Waynesboro Construction Company. He married the former Janet Swisher on March 28, 1964, and became a widower when Janet passed away in 2006 after 42 wonderful years of marriage. In...

Sandra L. (Hoffman) McDonel, 73, of Landisburg, joined her Lord and many beloved family members in Heaven on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Holy Spirit Hospital. Born September 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Hoffman and Phyllis Speck and was also preceded in death by a daughter: Linda K. McDonel; a son: Jeffrey L. McDonel; a brother: Murray Hoffman; and a sister: Ruth Ann Hoffman. Sandy, or “Nan” as most called her, was a valued and active member of the New...

Betty A. (Deiter) Britcher, 90, formerly of Landisburg, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Manor Care, Carlisle. Born May 12, 1929 in Centre Township, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Sara (Fuller) Deiter, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Britcher and her son, Lester Britcher. Always a true homesteader, Betty was known for her canning and cooking. Sunday dinners and family gatherings were important to her and she always enjoyed having everyone over and...

Janet Finley Hill, 96, of Camp Hill, passed away on March 8, 2020. Janet was born October 16, 1923 in Harrisburg and was a Navy veteran during WWII. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hill, and her 2 brothers. She is survived by her cousin, Catherine Gossard of Camp Hill, with whom she lived; a niece, Jan Jefferson, of England; a cousin, Virginia Olsen of Oregon; and several great nephews and one great niece. Private funeral services will be at Fort Indiantown Gap at the...

Bonnie L. (Kling) Blumenschein, 64, Loysville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2020 at her home. Born June 25, 1955 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Ray Lynn Kling, Sr. and Carol Flickenger Kling, and was also preceded in death by her brother: R. Lynn Kling, Jr. and her sister: Donna (Kling) Mummert. A 1974 graduate of West Perry High School, Bonnie returned to the school district as an employee and retired as the Head Cashier in the cafeteria after 20 years. In...

Betty Edith (Parks) Reisinger, 95, formerly of Ickesburg, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle. Born August 18, 1924 in Blairs Mills, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dolph and Clarice (Divens) Parks and was the widow of Warren “Tom” Reisinger. A Perry County resident since her marriage in 1945, Betty became quite the outdoor enthusiast; going hunting and fishing, maintaining her garden, and driving around the mountains looking for...

Dorothy Mae “Dot” Smith, 95, of Ickesburg passed away on February 27, 2020 at Premier at Perry Village. Dorothy was born March 6, 1924 in Middlesex Township to the late Earl and Susan (Horn) Halter.  She was a skilled seamstress and worked for PeBB Manufacturing. An active member of the community, Dorothy was a member of the Ickesburg Fire Company and Ickesburg Ambulance Company, as well as the Saville Brethren in Christ Church, where she taught Sunday School. She will be...