Dale Bowers Heberlig Death: Shippensburg Resident Passes Away at Age 83
Feb. 22, 2026 — Shippensburg, Pennsylvania Dale Bowers Heberlig, 83, a lifelong resident, died at his home on Sunday morning, marking the Dale Bowers Heberlig death as a natural passing with no suspicious circumstances reported in local sources.
The Dale Bowers Heberlig death was announced through obituaries published by the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home and mirrored by the Franklin County Free Press, confirming he passed peacefully at home three days prior to the current date of February 25, 2026.
Background and Family
Born on May 12, 1942, in Newville, Pennsylvania, to the late Anthony B. and Mary Grace (Bitner) Heberlig, Dale Bowers Heberlig graduated from Big Spring High School in 1960. He worked as a laborer at McCune Lumber Co. before owning and operating Heberlig Lawn Service. He was also active in the community as a member of the Newville Cemetery Committee.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 60 years, Shirley Marie (Mixell) Heberlig, with their anniversary approaching on September 17, 2026; daughter Sherry L. (Paul) Piper; son Bryan D. Heberlig; three granddaughters; two great-grandsons; two brothers; two sisters; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Anthony Wayne Heberlig.
Interests and Legacy
Dale Bowers Heberlig enjoyed hunting, mowing grass, woodworking, and was an avid fan of sprint car racing at Williams Grove Speedway and NASCAR driver Joey Logano, details highlighted in coverage of the Dale Bowers Heberlig death.
The Dale Bowers Heberlig death has drawn local attention through these personal tributes, emphasizing his family-oriented life and community involvement, as detailed in the primary funeral home obituary.
Funeral Arrangements
Services for the Dale Bowers Heberlig death are scheduled for today, February 25, 2026, at the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, 112 W. King St., Shippensburg. A viewing will be held from 2 to 3 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 3 p.m., officiated by Rev. Kevin E. Brophy. Burial is expected around 4:30 p.m. at Newville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Newburg-Hopewell Volunteer Fire Co., reflecting community ties noted in sources on the Dale Bowers Heberlig death.
