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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County

Gregory W. Hefner

Gregory W. Hefner

Nov 18, 2025

Gregory W. Hefner, 78, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at his residence. Born August 27, 1947 in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Howard and Iva (Showers) Hefner.

When Greg was four, the family moved to Kensington, MD where Greg attended Pleasant View Elementary School, Newport Junior High School (where he was voted the...

Edward L. Clark

Edward L. Clark

Jan 28, 2026

Edward L. Clark, 79, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, January 28 2026 peacefully in his home. Born December 4, 1946 in Martinsburg, WV he was the son of the late Ward L. and Viola E. (Funk) Clark.

He is survived by his loving wife Vergie M. (Carbaugh) Clark.

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

Paul E. Faith

Paul E. Faith

Jan 28, 2026

Paul Edward Faith, 77, of Waynesboro, and formerly of Mercersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 peacefully at Mercy House Chambersburg after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born October 7, 1948 in Hagerstown, MD he was the son of the late Joseph Norris and Erminna Viola (Miller) Faith.

In his youth, Paul and several of his brothers engaged...

Doris Wynette Laws

Doris Wynette Laws

Jan 28, 2026

Doris Wynette Laws, 82, of Waynesboro, PA, went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Quincy Home. Born December 27, 1943 in Kibler Valley, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William G. (Jim) and Mabel L. (Wilson) Bowman.

She is survived by her loving husband, Pal A. Laws, married for 58 years, 7 months; her...

Gary Henschel

Gary Henschel

Jan 25, 2026

Gary Henschel, 69, of Chambersburg, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 peacefully in his home. Born December 3, 1956 in Boston, MA he was the son of the late George H. and Doris (Ramsdell) Henschel.

He is survived by his wife and soulmate of over 46 years, Susan (Evans) Henschel; three sons, Jason Henschel of Chambersburg, Joshua Henschel (Heidi) of Greenvillage,...

Sarah Patricia Negley

Sarah Patricia Negley

Jan 15, 2026

Sarah Patricia “Pat” (Goodhart) Negley, 90, of Carlisle, PA passed away Thursday January 15, 2026, at the UPMC Hospital Carlisle. Born October 2, 1935, in Plainfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Myrtle (Evelhoch) Goodhart.

She is survived by her daughter, LoriEllen Orr (Stephen Griffith) of Carlisle and a stepson, Loren E. Negley, Jr. (Ralph Cangelosi) of...

Todd Michael Barnhart

Todd Michael Barnhart

Jan 10, 2026

Todd Michael Barnhart, 56, of Mercersburg PA, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at his residence. Born February 1, 1969 in Hagerstown MD, he was the son of late Robert William and Jolene (Garver) Barnhart II.

He graduated from North Hagerstown High School with the Class of 1987 where he was on the wrestling team. Todd loved the outdoors from hunting,...

Jennifer Renee Daymude

Jennifer Renee Daymude

Jan 7, 2026

Jennifer “Jenny” Renee Daymude, 41, of Chambersburg, PA passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Born February 19, 1984, at the Bethesda Military Base, Bethesda, MD she was the daughter of Edward and Vickie (Sherman) Cramer. Jenny was a beautiful spirited person with a big heart.

She is survived by her husband Frank Daymude.

In addition to her...

Clyde Dixon Snyder

Clyde Dixon Snyder

Jan 7, 2026

Clyde Dixon Snyder, 75, of Greencastle, PA passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 peacefully in his home. Born February 6, 1950 in San Fransico, CA he was the son of the late William and Nadine (Horsh) Snyder.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Mila (Brandl) Snyder; two children, Zach, and Alex Snyder; stepson, Chris Bennett; two grandchildren,...

Tammy Lynn Nealley

Tammy Lynn Nealley

Jan 6, 2026

Tammy Lynn Nealley, 62, of Chambersburg, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born May 21, 1963 in Burlington, VT, she was the daughter of Christine (Manning) Savage and the late Robert Savage.

She is preceded in death by her son Thomas Savage who passed away in 2016.

Tammy is survived by her loving husband, Todd Nealley and was...

Jayne Laman

Jayne Laman

Jan 5, 2026

Jayne H. Laman, 78, of Chambersburg, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Mercy House in Chambersburg. Born February 20, 1947 in Eldorado, AR she was the daughter of the late Dempsey and Gertrude (McKnight) Norris.

She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Harry Laman; daughter, Kimberly Newcomer (Tyler); son, Michael Akers (Krista); two stepchildren, Buffie Freeman and...

George J. Garvin

George J. Garvin

Dec 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of George Jeffrey Garvin 1/16/1936 - 12/30/2025

For 63 years, Jeff was married to the love of his life, Wilma Garvin. Their enduring marriage served as the foundation of a large, devoted family. He was a steadfast provider who worked hard to ensure those he loved were always cared for.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Wilma; his...

Robert Charles DenHerder

Robert Charles DenHerder

Dec 30, 2025

Robert Charles Den Herder, 89, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born February 25, 1936 in Passaic, NJ he was the son of the late Cornelius and Alice (Puff) DenHerder.

He is survived by two children, Beth Farrell and Robert DenHerder both from NJ.

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

Stuart Royal Parks

Stuart Royal Parks

Dec 27, 2025

Stuart R. "Stu" Parks, 71, of Waynesboro, PA left us peacefully on December 27, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born in 1954 in Chicago, spending his early years in Indiana. In 1964, his family moved to Thurmont, MD, and thereafter to Blue Ridge Summit, PA graduating from Waynesboro High School in 1972.

Stu is survived by his cherished wife, Michele...

Troy Anthony Williams

Troy Anthony Williams

Dec 24, 2025

Troy Anthony Williams, 56, of St. Thomas, PA passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in his home. Born April 22, 1969 in Chambersburg, PA he was the son of the late William Roy Williams, Jr., Mary Ellen (Teal) Lawes, and his step-father Keith Lawes.

He is survived by his son Elijah Toney-Williams; his fiancé of 26 years Stacy Keith; Stacy’s children...

Kenna Jo Conner

Kenna Jo Conner

Dec 23, 2025

With an infectious laugh, a heart of gold with the strong will and determination that was unsurpassed, Kenna Jo Conner, 62, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania died at Hershey Medical Center on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Kenna was born on December 14, 1963, to David and Louise (Plum) Conner of Chambersburg. She graduated from the Chambersburg Area School District before moving on to...

Darlene Ann Eckloff

Darlene Ann Eckloff

Dec 23, 2025

Darlene Ann Eckloff, 73, of Boonsboro, MD passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital. Born June 3, 1952, in Silver Spring, MD, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Marjorie Ann (Grant) Roberts.

Darlene is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Charles Eckloff.

She is also survived by three children, Keith Eckloff (Susan) of...

John Ernest Trueblood

John Ernest Trueblood

Dec 14, 2025

John Ernest Trueblood, 85, of Chambersburg, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born March 25, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa he was the son of the late Myron and Velma (Stockberger) Trueblood.

He is survived by his daughter, Sharron Hoffman and son-in-law, Richard Hoffman; Three step children Elaine, James, and Brad Hummel; three grandchildren Rick, Katie and...

Frederick R. Tercek

Frederick R. Tercek

Dec 11, 2025

Frederick R. Tercek, 90, of Chambersburg, passed away Thursday, December 11 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born December 2, 1935 in Johnstown, PA he was the son of the late Lawrence and Louise Tercek.

Frederick was employed as machinist at MAC Trucking. He retired after 40 enjoyable years of service. He enjoyed music from folk to classic and playing his accordion.

He...

Tony A. McLaughlin

Tony A. McLaughlin

Nov 25, 2025

Tony A. McLaughlin, 67, of Mercersburg, PA passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in his home. Born August 23, 1958 in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Laman and Blanche (Ervin) McLaughlin.

He was employed as an assembler at APX Enclosures for 24 years. Tony was a member of the SAL at St. Thomas American Legion and...