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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County

Lillie Margaret Leekins

Lillie Margaret Leekins

Oct 22, 2026

Lillie Margaret Leekins, 61, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Thursday, October 22 2026 in the Waynesboro Hospital. Born June 9, 1965 in Gaithersburg, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Stonewall Jackson Nichols Sr. and Nancy Lee (Trammel) Nichols.

She is survived by pop Charles Leekins Sr. as her significant other for 33 years.

Lillie is also survived by four...

Audrey Marie Tinsley

Audrey Marie Tinsley

Oct 19, 2026

Audrey Marie Tinsley, 89, of Waynesboro, passed away on Monday October 19, 2026 at her residence. Born August 21, 1937 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Thelma (Stewart) O’Neal.

She is survived by three children, Ellis E. Tinsley Jr. Waynesboro, Susan Leslie Waynesboro, and Diana Tinsley San Diego, CA.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services...

Lydia Cruz Del Valle

Lydia Cruz Del Valle

Oct 16, 2026

Lydia Cruz Del Valle (Socorro), 87, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday October 16 2026 peacefully at the Mercy House Chambersburg. Born July 13, 1939 in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Cruz and Maria T. Delval.

She is survived by three children, Blanca Lopez -Cruz, Rafael Lopez-Cruz, and Hector Lopez-Cruz; and her granddaughter, Alexandra Martinez.

Arrangements are...

Mary Kay Naugle

Mary Kay Naugle

Oct 14, 2026

Mary Kay Naugle, 79, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Wednesday, October 14 2026 peacefully at the Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Born January 26, 1947 in Waynesboro she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Kline) Gorman.

She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years David M. Naugle of Fayetteville.

Mary is also survived by two children,...

Patricia J. Pezon

Patricia J. Pezon

Oct 7, 2026

Patricia J Pezon

September 16, 1934 – October 7, 2026

Patricia Jean Pezon (Van Langendon) 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Ottilia and William Van Langendon.

Pat grew up in Green Bay, WI where she loved horseback riding, playing the clarinet first chair in high school band, and working in her family business, Van’s Greenhouse....

Kathryne Mary Hansell

Kathryne Mary Hansell

Oct 1, 2026

Kathryne “Kathy” Hansell (Keck), age 70, passed away October 1, 2026 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, surrounded by the love of a family who will miss her beyond measure.Kathy was born April 22, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Christian and Dorothy Keck. Kathy led a happy, active, and fulfilling life centered around the people she loved most....

Amber Lynn Pogue

Amber Lynn Pogue

Oct 1, 2026

Amber Lynn Pogue, 37, of Waynesboro, PA passed away peacefully Thursday, October 1, 2026 in Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born November 4, 1988 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of Todd Pogue and the late Mona Goshorn.

She is survived by two children, Aubriana Frazier and Mikylah Nanadiego both of Waynesboro, PA.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg....

Betty Lou Price

Betty Lou Price

Sep 25, 2026

Betty L. Price, 79 of Chambersburg, PA passed away at home on Friday, September 25, 2026 after a brief illness. Betty was born on April 7, 1947, in Petersburg, Huntingdon Co. PA., a daughter born to the late Benjamin Sr. and Alice (Brenneman) Kern.

Betty enjoyed playing bingo and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children,  Lisa,...

Bonita Lujane Nalewak

Bonita Lujane Nalewak

Sep 20, 2026

Bonita “Bonnie” Nalewak passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the peace of her home, surrounded by her family, and holding the hand of the love of her life, John Glass. 

Bonnie’s greatest joy was her 13 grandchildren, Jarek, Kohen, Brooklyn, Devon, Isabella, Gia, Emma, Giancarlo, Bristol, Joey, Angie, Mia and Sofia, and she was their biggest fan. Her proudest...

Patricia Ann Shew

Patricia Ann Shew

Sep 18, 2026

Patricia (Patti) Anne Shew, 63, of Chambersburg, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 18, 2026. She was born April 8, 1963, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and was the daughter of the late Patricia Anne Hellings. 

 Patti was a 1981 honors graduate of Fannett-Metal High School and participated in Marketing Technology at Franklin County Vo-Tech. She co-owned...

Eric Stanley Luciano

Eric Stanley Luciano

Sep 16, 2026

Eric Stanley Luciano, 76, of Curaçao, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026 in the Chambersburg Hospital with his wife by his side. Born July 7, 1950, in Curaçao, he was the son of the late Alfred Odolufio Luciano and FlorHelena Fabian.

He survived by his loving wife of 21 years Aridia Javier de Luciano.Eric is also survived by ten children,...

Daniel Cyril Bingham

Daniel Cyril Bingham

Sep 16, 2026

Daniel Cyril Bingham, 86, of Chambersburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 16 2026 in Carlisle PA. Born July 28, 1940 in Indiana, PA he was the son of the late Frederick Lewis Bingham and Eleanor (Marsh) Bingham.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Martha (Leonard) Bingham and his daughter, Amy Dewalt of Chambersburg, and one grandson Connor...

Joseph A. Stricker

Joseph A. Stricker

Sep 10, 2026

Joseph A. Stricker, 67, of Waynesboro, passed away on Thursday September 10, 2026 at home with his wife with him. Born May 14, 1959 in Miami, Florida he was the son of Agnes (Morris) Landay and the late Ivan Stricker.

He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Tammy K. (Bumbaugh) Stricker.

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

Donald J. Grove

Donald J. Grove

Sep 8, 2026



Donald J. Grove, 63, of Chambersburg, passed away Tuesday September 8, 2026 in the York Hospital. Born July 21, 1963 in Chambersburg, he was the son of Donald Wayne Grove and the late Gloria Joanne (Smith) Grove.

Donald is survived by his father, Donald Wayne Grove, his daughter, Christina O’Donnell of McConnellsburg; one brother, Steve Grove (Wendy); a sister, Donna Wenger...

Charles William Dougherty Jr.

Charles William Dougherty Jr.

Sep 7, 2026

Charles William Dougherty, Jr., 73, of Chambersburg, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026 peacefully in his home. Born December 15, 1952 in Miami, FL he was the son of the late Charles William, Sr. and Jayne (O’Hara) Dougherty.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Judith (Mitchell) Dougherty. Charles is also survived by two children and four grandchildren.

Arrangements...

Troy C. Twentey

Troy C. Twentey

Sep 6, 2026

Troy C. Twentey, 57, of Blue Ridge Summit, PA passed away Sunday, September 6 2026 at his home with his wife by his side. Born March 5, 1969 in Frederick, MD he was the son of Beverly (Bosic) Kline and the late Peter Twentey.

He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years Ronda (Novotny) Twentey; his stepmother Doris Twenty...

Ruth A. Wenger

Ruth A. Wenger

Sep 5, 2026

Ruth A. Wenger, 63, of St. Thomas, PA passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in her home. Born August 20, 1963, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of Bonnie (Mowen) Myers and the late Donald L. Fisher.

She is survived by her companion of 33 years, Valentine Shoop; two sons, Brad Wright of St. Thomas, Corey Wenger of Fayetteville,...

Tyrone A. Baltimore Sr.

Tyrone A. Baltimore Sr.

Sep 4, 2026

Tyrone Adam Baltimore, Sr., age 86, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Chambersburg.

Tyrone was born on February 2, 1940, and was raised in Richmond, Virginia.

Guided by a lifelong interest in logistics, he attended both Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond to study transportation. Tyrone proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...

Jennifer Luanne Martin

Jennifer Luanne Martin

Sep 3, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jennifer Luanne (Foreman) Martin on Thursday, September 3, 2026, following a 21-month battle with cancer. Born January 8, 1977, Jennifer was the beloved daughter of Anne (Lawrence) Foreman and the late Dennis Foreman. She married Jason Martin on November 17, 2007.

Jennifer graduated from CASHS in 1995, and Hagerstown Community...

John William Artley

John William Artley

Sep 2, 2026

John William Artley, 68, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, Sept 2 2026 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born January 1, 1958 in Johnstown, PA he was the son of the late George William and Bessie (Robson) Artley.

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