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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County
Douglas McDonald
Feb 1, 2021
Douglas G. McDonald, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021. Born in Martinsburg, WV on September 4, 1932 to the late Benjamin D. and Mary M. McDonald. Douglas graduated from George Washington University and went on to work as a Micro-Biologist at Bethesda Naval Hospital, which he took great pride in. He is survived by a sister, Josephine...
Larry Coldsmith
Jan 30, 2021
Larry E. Coldsmith, 73, of Fayetteville, PA passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. Larry was born in Chambersburg, PA on March 17, 1947 to Edgar Coldsmith and Evelyn M. (Isenberger) Scott. He graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 1965. Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and...

Nancy Emory
Jan 26, 2021
Nancy H. Emory, 81, of Chambersburg, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Born March 7, 1939 in Hustontown, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Dolly Truax. Nancy worked for Lesher's Poultry Farm and Lehman's Egg Service for many years before retiring in 2001. In her earlier years, as an only...

Michael Podgurski
Jan 18, 2021
Michael T. Podgurski, 78 of New York, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born in New York, NY on April 30, 1942 to the late Michael J. & Stella Podgurski. Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired police officer. No services are scheduled at this time. Online “Condolences” may be added by...

Michael Hensley
Jan 14, 2021
Michael A. Hensley, 24 of Waynesboro, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Born in Gettysburg, PA on May 17, 1996 to the Heather Hensley and the late Martin Beall Sr. No services are scheduled at this time. Online “Condolences” may be added by clicking on the “Memory Wall” Tab. SimpleChoice Cremation Services, Inc, 1680 Orchard Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17201...

Robert Sunderland
Jan 3, 2021
Robert P. Sunderland Sr., 91 of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Born in Altoona, PA on June 27, 1929 to the late Clarence Sr. and Olive Sunderland. Robert is survived by four children: Joy Sunderland, Robert Sunderland, Deb Sunderland and Sandy Sunderland. No services are scheduled at this time. Online “Condolences” may be added by clicking...
Catherine York
Dec 14, 2020
Catherine L (Tyler) York 81 of St. Thomas, PA passed away Monday December 14, 2020 in Menno Haven Nursing home where she resided. Born March 3, 1939 in Olney, MD the daughter of the late James Emmett Tyler and Lucy (Tyler) Bowman. She is survived by her husband Ronald J York of St. Thomas, PA Surviving are 4 daughters ,...
Junus Nathan
Dec 8, 2020
Junus "Junior" Nathan, 82 of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Born in Lloyd, Florida on October 1, 1938 to the late James and Eliza Hayward Nathan. Junior was known in the community as "Jr. Boy". With his sparkling personality and his dapper way of dressing he will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Private...
Judith McNally
Nov 19, 2020
Judith (Judy) Farber McNally, age 73, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020. She was born on May 21, 1947 in Hollidaysburg, PA to Charles and Anna (Cunningham) Farber, who both proceeded her in death in 1976 and 1973, Her first husband was David Weyant and they share five children. Her second husband, Richard McNally Sr, who proceeded her in...
Betty Davis
Nov 17, 2020
Betty R. Davis, 94, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born July 26, 1926 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Susan Daughtery Rotz, and the widow of the late Robert M. Davis, who preceded her in death on September 13, 2013. Mrs. Davis was a great wife,...
Claude Kentner
Nov 7, 2020
Claude L. Kentner, Jr. 72, of Fayetteville, PA passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Chambersburg Hospital. Born December 9, 1947 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Claude L. and Alverta Albert Kentner. After graduating from North Hagerstown Senior High School, Claude proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was a combat veteran,...
Merrily Smith
Nov 3, 2020
Merrily Ann Smith, 63 of Greencastle, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior after a long battle with ALS on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi on June 11, 1957 to Jon William and Virginia Dunlap VanDeusen. Merrily was a loving mother and a doting grandmother who loved to listen to her favorite Christian radio station,...
Allen Spurlin
Oct 31, 2020
Allen Day Spurlin, 54 of Frederick, Maryland passed away on October 31, 2020. Born on August 8, 1966 in Long Beach, CA to the late Donald L. Spurlin and Janice Sorenson Armas. Allen was a talented General Contractor who loved sharing his life with family and friends. He was an avid boater and fisherman. His smile and sense of humor...

Mark Causbey
Oct 5, 2020
Mark Lynn Causbey, 62, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, October 5, 2020. Born April 26, 1958 in Newark, NJ he was the son of the late Henry Benjamin and Mattie Idlette Causbey. Also, preceded in death was Mark's loving wife, Benita Royster Causbey. Mark passed away suddenly only months after losing his dear wife whom he adored more than...
James Shearer
Oct 2, 2020
James Edward Shearer, 73, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday, October 2, 2020. Born May 5, 1947 in Chambersburg, PA he was the son of the late Andrew and Catherine (Falkner) Shearer. Also, preceded in death were brother’s, Earl and Andy Shearer; and sister’s Joann Shearer and Frances Highlands. James enjoyed working on cars, spending time with his grandchildren and...
Kimberly Souders
Sep 30, 2020
Ms. Kimberly A. (Albert) Souders, 55, of Chambersburg, PA passed away, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in ManorCare Nursing Home where she had resided. Born January 30, 1965 in Carlisle, PA she was the daughter of the Barbara (Albert) Reffner of Dillsburg, PA and the late William Kyle. Kim was a graduate of Fannett Metal High School with the Class of...