All Obituaries

Dorothy Gross, 78, of Middle Avenue, Locustdale, passed away, surrounded by family, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at her residence.  Born in Mt. Carmel, February 17, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Blanche (Long) Wright Sr.  She attended Mckinley Grade School, Mt. Carmel, later attending Ashland Area High School in Ashland. Dorothy was employed at two area cigar factories, and as a cook and food server at the former Shearen’s restaurant, Lavelle, and ...

Eugene Hubler, Hobart Street, Gordon, passed away July 6, 2026, at his residence.  To share condolences with family, visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.  The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Wade R. Hubler Sr., 71, of Biddle Street, Gordon, passed, Thursday, July 2, 2026, surrounded by his family, at his residence.  At the request of Wade’s family, funeral services will be private.  Visit www.Fritzfuneral home to extend condolences to his family.  The Richard W. Friz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Russell T. Smith, 92, of Waynesboro, Franklin County, former Mowry resident, passed away, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Quincy Retirement Village, Waynesboro. Born in Mowry, December 19, 1933, he was the son of the late Emerson and Gertrude (Runge) Smith.  He was a graduate of the former Butler Township High School, class of 1951.  Following high school, Russ attended Williamson Trade School, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, ...

Michelle Adams, 64, of Aristes, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.  Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com to extend condolences to her family.  The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, will announce funeral arrangements.

Frank Paul, 84, of Brock Street, Ashland, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 18, 2026, surrounded by family at his home.  Born in Gordon, December 19, 1941, he was the son of the late William and Dorothy Paul.  He was a graduate of the former Ashland Area High School, class of 1959.  Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, earning the National Defense Metal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Unit Citation Commendation Ribbon.  During his service time, ...

Shirley Zeigenfuse Schlorff Matejick, 93, Former Locust Gap resident, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Traditions of Hershey Senior Living Center, Palmyra.  Born in Mowry, September 10, 1932, she was the daughter of Elmer and Alberta (Miller) Zeigenfuse.  She attended Burler Township High School, and was employed as a Cafeteria Manager for the Hatboro Horsham School District, until her retirement.  Shirley was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Lavelle. Preceding ...

Jane G. Smith, 75, of Jay, Maine, passed away June 6, 2026, with family by her side, at the residence of her daughter, Chrystal Smallwood, in Ashland.  Funeral services will be held, Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Calvary Hill Baptist Church, Wilton, Maine.  Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com to leave condolences.  The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Glenn R. Zimmerman, 77, of Beaver Dam Road, Ashland, passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side on May 27, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Ashland on May 17, 1949, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Elsie (Hoffman) Zimmerman of Helfenstein. He graduated from the North Schuylkill High School in 1967. Following graduation, Glenn enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Belvoir in Virginia. He was later deployed to South Korea during the ...

Alice M. (Korn) Chubb of Ashland, passed away quietly on May 14th with family, at the Capitol Rehabilitation Center in Harrisburg at the age of 86. Born September 14, 1939 in Ashland to the late Edwin and Lillian (Marlow) Korn. She was preceded in death by her spouses, Robert L. Chubb (died 2025) and Joseph G. Billus (died 1977). She is survived by her brother Edward Korn and spouse Jill (Hatzel) of Fleetwood; her children: Sharon K. and spouse Jacqueline Guerrazzi of South Bound Brook, NJ; ...