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Thomas E. Kauffman, Sr.

Thomas E. Kauffman, Sr.

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...

Virginia R. Payne

Virginia R. Payne

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...

Gerald Maust

Gerald Maust

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...

Michael Pippenger

Michael Pippenger

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...

Lewis A. Starr

Lewis A. Starr

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.

Bonnie Blocher

Bonnie Blocher

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...

Barbara Spoonhour

Barbara Spoonhour

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...

Lisa R. Daywalt

Lisa R. Daywalt

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...

Kerri Marie Shockey

Kerri Marie Shockey

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...

Robert E. McGowan

Robert E. McGowan

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.

Judy Ryder

Judy Ryder

Mar 9, 2025

Judy Ryder, 78, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at her residence. Born June 21,1946 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Charles and Mary Bethel (West) Schnabel.

Judy is survived by a daughter; Diane Blair of Chambersburg.

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

Gordon W. Yoder

Gordon W. Yoder

Mar 7, 2025

Gordon William “Wick” Yoder (87) of Chambersburg, PA went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 7. He was born on August 9, 1937 to “Whaley” John R. and Edna K. (Glick) Yoder in Belleville, PA. He first attended a one room schoolhouse in White Hall, PA, and then graduated 8th grade at Allensville School, at which time...

Michael Eric Amsley

Michael Eric Amsley

Mar 3, 2025

Michael Eric Amsley, 58, of Shippensburg, PA passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at his residence. Born July 4, 1966 in Chambersburg, PA he was the son of the late Larry L. and Vickie (Mason) Amsley.

Michael is survived by two siblings; Mandy Amsley of Chambersburg and Troy Amsley of Oklahoma.

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

Samantha Dunlap

Samantha Dunlap

Mar 2, 2025

Samantha Dunlap, 34, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at her residence. Born May 19, 1990 in Los Banos, CA.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Robert Gene Overcash and grandmother, Helen Louise Overcash, as well as her mother, Cynthia Ann Dunlap.  Sam is survived by three siblings, Travis Dunlap, Sabrina Dunlap, and Richard Dunlap, Jr.;...

Stephanie Lynn Settlage

Stephanie Lynn Settlage

Mar 2, 2025

Stephanie Lynn Settlage, 56, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday March 2, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital with her loved ones with her. Born August 30, 1968 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Ray Blizzard and Anna Mae Shaffer.

Stephanie loved going to the beach and seeing the turtles.  Tie dying was her favorite form of expression...

Jay A. Shauf

Jay A. Shauf

Feb 27, 2025

Jay Allen Shauf, 70, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania passed away February 27, 2025 peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born May 3, 1954 in Amberson, Pennsylvania. Jay was the son of the late John W. and Elois (Stern) Shauf. Jay worked at the Chambersburg Area School District for...

Robert "Sonny" Burke Jr

Robert "Sonny" Burke Jr

Feb 25, 2025

Robert "Sonny" Burke, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on January 6, 1943. He was married to Mildred E. Burke for almost 62 years. 

Sonny attended James Buchanan High School in Mercersburg. He worked at Mack Truck for over 25 years in Hagerstown, MD. He is survived by his wife, his daughters Kyra A....

Jonathan W. Kittredge

Jonathan W. Kittredge

Feb 24, 2025

Jonathan W. Kittredge, 63, of Mercersburg, PA passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at his residence. Born July 18, 1961 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Henry A. and Ann Kittredge.

He is survived by two brothers; Dan Kittredge and David Kittredge both from CA.

Arrangements are be entrusted by SimpleChoice Cremation Services of Chambersburg. Online condolences can...

Paul Ellsworth Kauffman

Paul Ellsworth Kauffman

Feb 20, 2025

Paul Ellsworth Kauffman, Jr., 69, of Hagerstown, MD passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born March 6, 1955 in Waynesboro, PA he was the son of the late Paul Kauffman, Sr. and Anna (Puican) Kauffman.

Paul dedicated many years of life to hard work and service, building a career as a handyman and groundskeeper. His...

Alvy F. Menne

Alvy F. Menne

Feb 13, 2025

Alvy F. Menne, 91, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Thursday February 13, 2025 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born September 8, 1933 in Cannon City, Colorado.

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