Alvin "Gene" Eugene Shorter's obituary , Passed away on May 3, 2026 in New Freedom, Pennsylvania

Alvin "Gene" Eugene Shorter

April 27, 1942 - May 3, 2026 (84 years old)

New Freedom, Pennsylvania

Alvin "Gene" Eugene Shorter's obituary , Passed away on May 3, 2026 in New Freedom, Pennsylvania

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J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc.

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Alvin "Gene" Eugene Shorter

April 27, 1942 - May 3, 2026 (84 years old)

New Freedom, Pennsylvania

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Alvin Eugene Shorter Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Alvin Eugene Shorter (New Freedom, Pennsylvania), born in Martinsville, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Alvin left this world on May 3, 2026 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Royal Shorter and Stella Shorter West; his siblings, Jim Shorter, Stella Mac Lotman and Donna Holbrook; and his granddaughter Lexi Brodak.

He is survived by: his wife Sandy (Touchton); his children, Kevin Shorter (Sherri), Kimberly Eubanks (Sean) and Keith Shorter (Heidi); his grandchildren, Brad Brandenburg, Luke Brodak, Nick Brodak, Kaylee Shorter, Jake Shorter, Thomas Shorter, Abbie Shorter, Karli Eubanks and Brynne Buhanks; his great grandchildren, Jessie Brandenburg, Lily Brandenburg, Jude VanDette and Stella Shorter; and his brother Royal.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice & Community Care (The E.E. Manny Murray Center), 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17552, or online at https://www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org, or to a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc.



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