Obituaries

Sep 8, 2028

Samuel G. “T-Bone” Rideout, 77, of Chambersburg, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 peacefully at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born May 26, 1948 in Chambersburg, PA he was the son of the late Samuel R. and Freida M. (Demas) Rideout.

He loved sports and talking sports to any and every one who would listen.  Making people laugh was something that came natural...

Sep 2, 2025

David Stuart Vetterlein, 72, of Shippensburg, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the Mercy House in Chambersburg. Born July 17, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Frederick S. and Julia (Drescher) Vetterlein.

David is survived by four siblings, James, Fredrick Jr., Victor Leroy Vetterlein.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences...

Aug 29, 2025

Daniel “Danny” Kenyon, 55, of Chambersburg, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Mercy House in Chambersburg. Born December 1, 1969, in Takoma Park, MD, he was the son of John Eric Kenyon and the late Jeannette (Gelhard) Kenyon.

Danny has a daughter, Danielle Kenyon, of State College PA.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services, Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences...

Aug 27, 2025

Janelle Lynn (Akers) Crabtree, 70, of Chambersburg, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in York Hospital. Born February 14, 1955, in San Luis Obispo, CA, she was the daughter of the late Jackie and Elizabeth Betty (Feliz) Akers.

Janelle is survived by three children, Cassandra Todd, Christopher and Joseph Lewallen.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services, Inc., of Chambersburg. Online condolences...

Aug 25, 2025

Joe L. Sheppard, 69, of Orrstown, PA passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at the Mercy House Chambersburg. Born August 13, 1956 in Valdosta, Georgia he was the son of the late Matthew Tooley and was raised by the late Fred and Annie (Sheppard) McCloud.

He is survived by two children, Crystal Harrison and Joanna Sheppard.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation...

Aug 12, 2025

David Michael “Mike” Buterbaugh, 70, of Shippensburg, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born January 27, 1955, in York, PA, he was the son of the late Leon and Madeline Buterbaugh.

He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Janet (Stiffler) Buterbaugh.

Mike is also survived by one son, Christopher Buterbaugh; three stepchildren, Andrew Stopyra, Jr.,...

Aug 8, 2025

Sarah Leona (Fortney) Burdge Overcash, 84, moved on to be with her beloved Jesus, August 8, 2025. She was being taken care of by hospice at her home in Chambersburg and by her daughter Candy Williams. Born November 11, 1940 in East Waterford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Edith (Fortney) Clouser.

She told many stories of...

Aug 8, 2025

Dorothy Martell Elizabeth Hawbaker, age 55, of St. Thomas, PA, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, surrounded by her closest loved ones at WellSpan York Hospital. She was the devoted wife of Joel David Hawbaker, age 57, also of St. Thomas, PA.

Born on October 1, 1969, in Tacoma, WA, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dorothy was the daughter of Donna...

Aug 1, 2025

Bonita Lou Wilcox, 86, of Chambersburg, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 peacefully at her home. Born March 10, 1939 in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Max and Mary Isabella (Henry) Sherman.

She is survived by three children, Tracie Stouffer, Kelly Shatzer, and Nick Jacobs.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services, Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences may...

Jul 28, 2025

Helen E. Kylor, 80, of McConnellsburg, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born October 15, 1944, in Six Mile Run, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Gladys (Kelly) Taylor.

Helen is survived by her fiancée of 39 years, Gregory Hoffman; four children, Tonia Kylor of Fort Littleton, PA, Ernest Taylor (Carol) of Shade...

Jul 25, 2025

Susan Stricker, 79, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Leland in Waynesboro, PA. Born August 16, 1945, in Weston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Laurence and Helen Marie (Berre) Wiederhold.

She survived by her son, Scott Striker, who resides in Florida.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services, Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences may...

Jul 24, 2025

Charles Edward “Ed” Foreman, 84, of Mercersburg, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 peacefully in his home. Born October 14, 1940, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Florence (Hoover) Foreman.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Elaine (Musselman) Foreman.

Charles is also survived by four children, Julie Clopper (Jeff) of Chambersburg, Jerry...

Jul 24, 2025

Henry L. Horne, 93, of Gettysburg, PA, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Mercy House, Chambersburg. Born July 15, 1932, in Bishop, VA, he was the son of the late Jack and Thelma (Honaker) Horn.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Frances (Smith) Horne.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services, Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences may be...

Jul 23, 2025

Eric Maynard, 54, of Boiling Springs, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his residence. Born September 25, 1970, in Corning, New York, he was the son of the late Ronnie and Cathy (Coleman) Maynard.

He is survived by one daughter, Erin Maynard, who resides in North Carolina and a sister, Ronna (Maynard) Mason.

Eric was a dedicated hard worker supporting...

Jul 22, 2025

Donald “Don” Glenn Ardery, 70, of Chambersburg, PA, formerly of Clearfield, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025.

Born on December 11, 1954, in Clearfield, Don was the beloved husband of Pamela “Pam” Ardery. They had just celebrated 43 years of marriage on July 16. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Don’s greatest joy in life was his family.

He is...

Jul 5, 2025

Ronald Leroy “Bear” Sipes, 72, of Greencastle, PA, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Chambers Pointe Nursing Center, Chambersburg. Born July 18, 1952, in McConnellsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Willis Leroy and Elizabeth Helena (Deshong) Sipes.

Ronald graduated from Central Fulton High School in 1970. He then married his wife, Mary. He worked several farm jobs...

Jul 4, 2025

Dale Owen Long, 77, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Chambersburg Mercy House. Born July 23, 1947 in McConnellsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Furman and Mary (Parks) Long.

Dale graduated from Southern Huntington High School. After graduation, he was employed as a mechanic throughout his career, a job he loved. He liked...

Jul 1, 2025

Jun 30, 2025

Charles David Gordon, 70, of Fort Loudon, PA, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, in his residence. Born March 3, 1955, in Chambersburg, he was the son of Dorothy Ann (Diffenderfer) Gordon and the late Charles Elwood Gordon.

Charles was employed as a welder for many years at Grove Manitowoc, Shady Grove, then at Olympic Steel, Chambersburg. Charles loved to...

Jun 30, 2025

Debra “Debbie” Sue Summerson, 69, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully Monday, June 30, 2025, at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation Center, Chambersburg, PA. Born September 23, 1955, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and LaRue M. (Landis) Ardinger.

A graduate of Williamsport High School, Debbie was a fun-loving person, who loved having her family around, watching her...