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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.
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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...
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
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
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.
Richard O. Cook
Aug 31, 2026
Richard O. Cook, 90, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Monday, August 31, 2026 peacefully in his home with his family by his side. Born January 23, 1936 in Chambersburg, PA he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Noll) Cook.
He is survived by four children, Jeff Cook (Tina), Kathy Myers (John), Lisa Thomas (Danny), and Stacy Carbaugh (Joe)...
Lorraine M. Frisone
Aug 22, 2026
Lorraine M. Frisone, 84, of Whiting, NJ passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Chambersburg, PA. Born November 4, 1941 in Coxsackie, NY she was the daughter of the late Carlos and Agnes (Johnson) Collier.
She is survived by two children Laurie Surace (James J.) of Chambersburg and Richard Frisone (Jennifer) of Staten Island, NY; four grandchildren, James G. Surace (Jennifer)...
Anthony J. Verno
Aug 21, 2026
Anthony J. “Tony” Verno, 66, of St. Thomas, PA passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 in the Emergency Room of the Chambersburg Hospital. Born May 14, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA he was the son of Camille (Ryczkowski) Verno of Chambersburg and the late Raymond Verno, Jr.
Tony attended James Buchanan High School. He was co-owner and operator of Verno’s Auto Sales,...
Melbourne Richard Rackett
Aug 17, 2026
Melbourne Richard Rackett, 83, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday August 17, 2026 peacefully in his home. Born April 9, 1943 in Endicott, NY he was the son of the late Melbourne Louis and Mary Rackett.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sharon (Ahern) Rackett and four children, Richard Rackett, Camille Sabo, Beverly Murray and Teresa Vondersaar.
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Lorraine Tucker
Aug 17, 2026
Lorraine (Hall) Tucker, 95, of Myersville, MD passed away Monday August 17 2026 at Laural Lakes nursing and rehab center. Born January 4 1931 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late William and Pauline (Thomas) Hall.
She is survived by her only daughter, Nicole Nicholson.
Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Servies Inc. online condolences may be expressed at:...
George Elbert Lafourcade Jr.
Aug 13, 2026
George Elbert Lafourcade Jr., 53, of Glenn Dale, MD passed away Thursday, August 13 2026 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown. Born October 2 1972 in Cheverly, MD he was the son of the late George Elbert Lafourcade Sr, and Nova (Winnell) Brannan.
He is survived by his two sons, Jacob Lafourcade Odenton, MD and Jaxon Lafourcade of Pasadena, MD.
Arrangements are entrusted...
Harold Keith Shelley
Aug 10, 2026
Harold Keith Shelley, 90, of Chambersburg, passed away on Monday, August 10 2026 peacefully at the Mercy House Chambersburg. Born February 26, 1936 in Cumberland, Maryland he was the son of the late Harold W. and Grace (Davis) Shelley.
He is survived by two children, Cathy Eller and Richard Shelley.
Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences...
Joyce P. McDannell
Aug 10, 2026
Joyce P. McDannell, 88, of Arendtsville, PA passed away Monday, August 10 2026 peacefully at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born February 3, 1938 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Lottie Mae (Kump) Topper.
Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.simple-choicecremation.com.
Beverly Jean Covert
Aug 10, 2026
Beverly (Bev) J. Covert, 75, of Greencastle, PA passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at Hershey Medical Center with her husband by her side.
Bev was born on July 4, 1951, in Schellsburg, PA to the late Rev. Perry D. Rose and Erma M. Frazier Rose.
Bev was a loving wife, mother, sister and homemaker. She was a bookkeeper for Chet’s businesses,...
Brian S. Schoenleber
Aug 6, 2026
Brian Scott Schoenleber, 62, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of August 6, 2026, with his daughter by his side.
Brian was born on August 15, 1963, and graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 1981. He later earned his associate degree from Hagerstown Community College. Throughout his career, Brian worked at Keystone TV, started Primetime Services, and...
Pamela L. Beaver
Aug 4, 2026
Pamela ‘Pam’ Beaver, 70, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, at her home in Greencastle, PA. Born on February 2, 1956 to Cecil and Betty Oberholzer, Pam lived in Greencastle all but 2 years of her life. She married her childhood sweetheart, David Beaver, in 1973.
She will be missed by her...
Patrice Marie Saur
Aug 3, 2026
Patrice Marie (Guessford) Saur, 65, of Waynesboro, passed away Monday, August 3 2026 at the Waynesboro hospital with family around her. Born September 24, 1960 in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Shirley (Dewees) Guessford.
She is survived by her cherished daughter Erin Lloyd , Waynesboro, two grandchildren; Brody and Colby Loyd; one brother, Michael Guessford (Carol);...
Mary Ann E. Adams
Jul 28, 2026
Mary Ann E. Adams, 75, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Tuesday, July 28 2026 peacefully at the Gardens of Gettysburg. Born October 2, 1950 in Pocatello, Idaho she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Henrietta (Wells) Cuoio.
She is survived by her loving husband David Adams.
A full obituary will follow.
Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation of Chambersburg. Online condolences...
Linda E. Martin
Jul 24, 2026
Linda E. Martin, 78, of Boiling Springs, PA passed away Friday, July 24 2026 at the UMPC Hospital Carlisle with her daughter by her side. Born October 30, 1947 in San Leandro, CA she was the daughter of the late Samuel David and Emerald Eleanore (Shalles) Adams.
She is survived by her best friend and daughter Hope Martin Boiling Springs, PA.
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Gerald R. Short
Jul 22, 2026
Gerald R. Short, 77, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, July 22 2026 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born June 10, 1949 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Bruce and Ruth (Reichard) Short.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Laurie (O’Neil) Short.
Gerald is also survived by one daughter, Jennifer Wenger (Chris) Orrstown; two sisters, Marcia...
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