Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Anthony Daniels
Nov 19, 2025
Anthony Daniels, 86, of Cascade, MD, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born April 20, 1939 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Adam and Stella Szefc.
He is survived by his four children, Gregory Daniels, Barbara Beans, Cathy Earhart, and Kelly Hildebrand. Grandchildren Ben, Lexi, Joe, Tiffani, Brian,Samantha, Bill, Hillary and his great...
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...
Earlene C. Atkins
Nov 13, 2025
Earlene C. Atkins, 66, of Spring Grove, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the UPMC Memorial Hospital York. Born July 2, 1959 in Pembroke, NC she was the daughter of the late Earl and Elsie Rose Chavis.
She is survived by her three children; Tiffany Chavis, Crystal Atkins, and Joshua Atkins (Jordyn Pottorff Girlfriend) two grandchildren; Jayden and Ethan...
Lovella K. Poe
Nov 10, 2025
Lovella K. Poe, 79 of Chambersburg, PA went to be with the Lord Monday, November 10, 2025 at the hospital with her daughters holding her hands. Born March 14, 1946 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Wrenis and Josephine (Pheil) Bakner.
She is survived by three children; Richard E. Poe, Jr. of Chambersburg, Vickie Thomas of McConnellsburg and...
Kevin L. Ulrich
Nov 7, 2025
The world got a little quieter when Kevin L. Ulrich took his final ride on November 7th, 2025. He passed peacefully and was surrounded by loved ones, his daughter holding him until he took his last breath.
Born January 16, 1967 in Chambersburg, he was the son of Linda Diane (Cordell) Ulrich and the late Charles William Ulrich.
Kevin is survived by...
Margaret Doreen Southerland
Oct 27, 2025
Margaret Doreen Southerland, 93, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 27, 2025. Margaret, known to most as “Doreen”, was born March 12, 1932 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Leonard F. and Cecil E. (Parker) Stem. On February 2, 1951 Doreen married and is survived by her husband Opie H. Southerland of 74 years.
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