Obituaries

Jun 13, 2025

Jun 11, 2025

Lisa Jo Sipes, 61, of Mercersburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Hershey Medical Center. Born January 10, 1964, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of Joseph N. and Linda (Rockwell) Sipes, Jr.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Herbert W. Sipes Jr., a son Billy Jack Hann, and two grandchildren, Joseph and...

Jun 9, 2025

Eric W. Henschel, 70, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at his residence. Born June 22, 1954, in Franklin, MA, he was the son of the late George H. and Doris (Ramsdell) Henschel.

Eric is survived by his siblings, Douglas Henschel, Gary Henschel, Carol Cook, Kathy Bettencourt, and Gerald Henschel.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services. Inc. of...

Jun 3, 2025

Virginia S. Shreiner, 62, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at her home. Born February 4, 1963, in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene P. and Joyce (Creamer) Shreiner.

She was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School. Virginia enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Jun 1, 2025

Charles M. “Charlie” “Bub” Rice, 88, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 16, 1937, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Rice.

Charlie was a graduate of the Chambersburg High School. He then went on to train as a barber....

May 26, 2025

Doris J. Cook , 87 of Fayetteville, PA passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 in her home with her family by her side.

Born October 8, 1937 in Chambersburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Helen (Grace) Mull.

Doris is survived by her husband, Richard O. Cook; son, Jeff Cook (Tina); daughters, Kathy Myers (John), Teresa Cook, Lisa...

May 22, 2025

Dr. Fern Piret of Prince George’s County, Maryland passed away on Thursday May 22, 2025 at her home in Chambersburg, PA. She was 84 years young.

Fernie was one of nine children of a cotton farmer, Tommie, and his wife, Thelma, in the Texas panhandle. Rugged farm life undoubtedly contributed to the strength and resilience she managed to eloquently personify. After...

May 18, 2025

Darryl (Griz) G. Lewis, 67, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital with his loving spouse, Deborah, and his two daughters by his side. Griz was born September 27, 1957, in Louisville, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Leon and Doris (Robinson) Lewis.

In addition to his wife, Deborah (Morrison) Lewis married for...

May 5, 2025

Howard Ronald “Ron” Baer of Fannettsburg, PA passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 in his home. Born December 26, 1944 in Fayetteville, PA, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Rachael (Yohe) Baer.

Ron worked as a custodian for the Chambersburg Area School District for more then 26 years from 1982 until his retirement in 2010.

In his younger years...

May 4, 2025

Beverly Ann Carbaugh, 64, of Chambersburg, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at her home. Born September 20, 1960 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late David and Alice (Stoudt) Miley.

Beverly was a graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. She was employed with Heck-Meyer as a Bus Aide for the Franklin Learning Center when she...

Apr 19, 2025

Thomas E. Kauffman, Sr., 75, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born March 14, 1950, in Waynesboro, PA, the son of the late Mervin and Janet (Hess) Kauffman, Sr.

Tom worked as a Sawyer heavy equipment operator and landscaper in his younger years, then retired in 2015 from the...

Apr 17, 2025

Virginia R. Payne, 81, of Mercersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 26, 1943, in Phoenix, AZ, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Esther Ruth (Muller) Reynolds.

Virginia is survived by her three children, Paul Jack of Maryland, James Gardner, III of Mississippi, and Ruth Ann Montoya of Mississippi. She...

Apr 17, 2025

With sadness, his family would like to share that Gerald L. Maust, 66, passed away on April 17, 2025, at his residence in Chambersburg.

Born December 8, 1958, he was the son of the late William A. Maust and Audrey L. (Chronister) Maust.

Gerald was preceded in death by his older brother, William Alfred Jr., and his father, William A. Maust.

Gerald leaves...

Apr 9, 2025

Michael Pippenger, 58, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD. Born on November 5, 1966, in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of the late James M. Pippenger, and was raised by his grandparents, the late Harry F. and E. Theola Honodel. He met his wife, Lori, and was married...

Mar 29, 2025

Lewis A. Starr, 76, of Orrstown, PA passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born November 5, 1948 he was the son of the late Hubert I. and Bertha A. (Seacrest) Starr Sr.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.simple-choicecremation.com.

Mar 25, 2025

Bonnie Blocher, 84, of Gardners, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in her home. Born September 20, 1940, in Carlisle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Romaine (Toner) Heller.

Bonnie loved to sing and play the guitar. She played at festivals and fairs around the state. She and her husband, Fred, eloped and took her act...

Mar 16, 2025

Barbara Spoonhour, 62, of Shippensburg, PA passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her residence. Born December 26, 1962 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late John Wilson and Kathleen Lilly (Thomas) Spoonhour, Sr.

Barb loved to spend time with her family, go for walks, watch movies and cartoons, play pool and cards, and listen to music. She...

Mar 16, 2025

Lisa R. Daywalt, 54, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 in the Hershey Medical Center surrounded by her loving family and her closest friends. Born August 10, 1970 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Donald Plum and Cheryl Burdett.

She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Craig Daywalt; two children, Brandi Kohler (Jake...

Mar 15, 2025

Kerri Marie Shockey, 33, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Wellspan York Hospital. Born January 28, 1992 in Chambersburg, PA she is the daughter of Debra Yvonne Fickes.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by three daughters, Ahlilah Shockey and Zendaya and Ashaleena Fortune.

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

Mar 13, 2025

Robert E. McGowan, 82, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 in his residence. Born October 10, 1942 he was the son of the late Dorothy Shutmate.

Robert is survived by his wife of forty-four years Mary I. (Christman) McGowan.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.simple-choicecremation.com.