Category: From the Secretary’s Desk

Good afternoon, following is the obituary and service information for Mrs. Dawn “Tudy” Gates. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the First Lutheran Church, 43 W. Washington Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 with Pastor Jane Nicholson officiating. Burial will follow in Lincoln Cemetery. The family will receive friends…

Good evening,  This one is very tough for me – it is with sadness that I share the news that Mrs. Dawn “Tudy” Gates passed away today at 4:00 from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).  As you know Mrs. Gates was loved by so many.  Mrs. Gates (Tudy) was a beloved teacher and cheerleading coach. As…

Good morning Prayer Warriors,  please keep April Huffman Howenstein ’81 in your thoughts and prayers.  April was recently in the hospital, but the good news is she is home now.  Hearing from her SSVC family will surely brighten her day and help speed up her recovery.  April’s address is: April Howenstein 432 Main Street Green…

Good morning, please say an extra prayer for Tony DeMarco ’43.  He was recently in the hospital, but the good news he is home now.  Let’s shower him with lots of Scotland well wishes.  His address is: Rev. Dr. Tony DeMarco 2394 Prairie Dunes Clermont, FL 24711 While Tony is unable to attend the reunions,…

Good morning Prayer Warriors, Please continue to keep Sandie Eversole (wife of Ron Eversole ’79) in your thoughts and prayers.   As you know she is dealing with several serious medical issues.  Sandie and Ron are waiting to hear when she will be scheduled for chemotherapy.  Along with this she is dealing with other medical issues. …

Hi, please keep Sandie Eversole (wife of Ron Eversole ’79) in your thoughts and prayers.  She is having surgery Monday 5/19 at the York Hospital, York PA.  Get well wishes can be sent to Sandie’s home.  I am sure hearing from the Scotland family will help speed up her recovery. Sandie Eversole 2 Adams Ct….

Good morning, Two Scotland brothers and a Scotland sister are in need of our prayers and well wishes.  Roger Willams ’66 is in the hospital battling double pneumonia.  Jerry Patterson ’74 had surgery earlier this week on his leg.  According to Jerry’s brother Pete ’69 he is doing pretty good.  He may be able to…

I am thrilled that so many will be joining the SSVC Alumni/Friends luncheon tomorrow May 17 at 11:30 at the Pica Restaurant in West Chester, PA.  The room we have reserved can seat a maximum of 30 people (we are at max capacity) so if you have NOT responded to me and are planning to…

Good afternoon, I wanted to take a minute to remind you about our SSVC Alumni/Friends luncheon  on May 17 at 11:30 at Pica Restaurant 1233 West Chester Pike West Chester PA 19382 484-983-3704 Please let me know if you are planning to attend to ensure we have enough seats.  If you have already responded please…

Good evening, It is with sadness that I share the news that James Sheppard ’86 passed away.  James left SSVC in 1984. I believe he passed away around April 16, 2025, but I have not been able to confirm.  I did find an obituary, but it has very little information, so I don’t know if…