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4-Year-Old Boy, Man ID'd Following Explosive Fire: York County Coroner 4-Year-Old Boy, Man ID'd Following Explosive Fire: York County Coroner
4-Year-Old Boy, Man ID'd Following Explosive Fire: York County Coroner A 4-year-old boy and a 79-year-old man have been identified following an explosive house fire on Monday morning, according to the York County Coroner's Office.  Chase Bucher, 4, of the first block of Marburg Road in Spring Grove died an accidental death caused by smoke inhalation and thermal burns, Coroner Pam Gay announced on Tuesday afternoon.  Ronald Richard, 79, of 2453 Black Rock Road, West Manheim Township died at the scene but his cause and manner of death are still pending as of 4 p.m. on Jan. 9.  The call to the fire that broke out at Richard's home came into the York County Depar…

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by Jillian Pikora
Obituaries
Chambersburg Native Dies, Shippensburg Shooter Confesses On Victim's Bday 'I Just Shot Her': DA Chambersburg Native Dies, Shippensburg Shooter Confesses On Victim's Bday 'I Just Shot Her': DA
Chambersburg Native Dies, Shippensburg Shooter Confesses On Victim's Bday 'I Just Shot Her': DA A Shippensburg woman initially confessed to her girlfriend and sister, but now – on the victim's birthday – she has pleaded guilty in front of a judge to shooting a 48-year-old mother of two, the Cumberland County District Attorney's office announced on Friday.  Breanna Black, 34 entered guilty pleas to "Criminal Homicide – Murder of the Third Degree and Persons Not to Possess a Firearm in front of the Honorable Jessica E. Brewbaker," on Dec. 8, the DA said. She was immediately sentenced to serve 30 to 60 years in a state correctional institution.  The charges …

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Rising Shippensburg University Senior Becomes Organ Donor After Motorcycle Crash Rising Shippensburg University Senior Becomes Organ Donor After Motorcycle Crash
Rising Shippensburg University Senior Becomes Organ Donor After Motorcycle Crash The 22-year-old man who died five days after crashing into a tree in Central Pennsylvania has been identified, authorities announced late on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023.  Rivver Cooper has been identified a week after he slammed into a tree near the intersection of Furnace Hollow and Gutshall roads in Southampton Township, according to the York County Coroner's Office.  The crash happened around 12:48 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, according to the coroner. Troopers believed he had suffered a serious injury and he was taken to WellSpan York Hospital, where he was listed in critical condi…

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Crash Into Curved Guardrail Kills Motorcyclist In York County: Authorities Crash Into Curved Guardrail Kills Motorcyclist In York County: Authorities
Crash Into Curved Guardrail Kills Motorcyclist In York County: Authorities A 40-year-old motorcyclist died following a crash into a guardrail in York County on Monday night, authorities said.  Jason Gibson had been traveling north on Seven Valleys Road when he failed to negotiate the left curve at the intersection with Seitzville Road which caused him to collide with the guardrail, Pennsylvania State Police said in a release on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  Deputy Coroners Molly York and Michele Kirchner were called to the scene in the 1400 block of Seven Valleys Road just after 8 p.m. to certify the death. No autopsy will be performed, but a …

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News
Inmate Dies Returning From Work Release In York County: Coroner Inmate Dies Returning From Work Release In York County: Coroner
Inmate Dies Returning From Work Release In York County: Coroner A 28-year-old inmate has died on his way back to the York County Prison from work release, authorities say.  Prison officials attempted to revive the unnamed man but he was pronounced deceased on Monday, March 27 at 9:50 a.m. and his death was certified by York County Deputy Coroner Michele Kirchner, according to a release by the coroner's office.  His name will reportedly be release following his autopsy which is scheduled for the inmate Tuesday at around 10 a.m. at the Lehigh Valley Hospital. Prison officials believe the death "reported to be a suspected overdose," the cor…

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'Catastrophic Fire' Kills Woman In York County, Coroner Says 'Catastrophic Fire' Kills Woman In York County, Coroner Says
'Catastrophic Fire' Kills Woman In York County, Coroner Says A 92-year-old woman died at the scene of a "catastrophic fire" on Monday, February 6, 2023, authorities say.  The fire broke out at the home in the 300 block of Thorley Road, Fairview Township sometime before 1:30 a.m., according to multiple releases authorities issued later that morning.  The 92-year-old homeowner was found dead inside the home and was officially pronounced deceased at 2:40 a.m. by Deputy Coroner Michele Kirchner, according to the York County coroner's office.  The Pennsylvania state police fire marshal was called to the scene at 1:49 a.m. and the home was …

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Family Dies In Murder-Suicide Pact In West Manchester Twp. Backyard: Coroner Family Dies In Murder-Suicide Pact In West Manchester Twp. Backyard: Coroner
Family Dies In Murder-Suicide Pact In West Manchester Twp. Backyard: Coroner A family of three was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in their backyard in York County on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, authorities say.  James A. Daub, 62, Deborah A. Daub, 59, and Morgan E. Daub, 26 of 2098 Loman Avenue, were identified as the people found dead, according to an updated release by the West Manchester Township police the following day at 11 a.m.  Two coroners were requested to the  Loman Avenue near the intersection of Derry Road and Thelon Drive in West Manchester Township at 11:17 a.m., according to York County Emergency Management.  When…

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Maryland Man Kills Mom, Child In Mass Stabbing In Pennsylvania: Authorities Maryland Man Kills Mom, Child In Mass Stabbing In Pennsylvania: Authorities
Maryland Man Kills Mom, Child In Mass Stabbing In Pennsylvania: Authorities A mass stabbing at a home in York has left a 34-year-old woman and a 5-year-old child dead on Monday, August 22, authorities say. Pennsylvania state police were called to the stabbing in Firebox Court, Hopewell Township,  at 7:19 p.m. according to a release the following morning. Local police and state troopers arrived to find multiple people had been stabbed and dispatchers initially said this was a "mass casualty" incident. In total, four people were hurt—Jacqueline Fousek, 63, and Joseph Fousek, 28, both of Stewartstown were seriously hurt, so they were treated at the scene and rus…

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