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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County

Joe L Sheppard

Joe L Sheppard

Aug 25, 2025

Joe L. Sheppard, 69, of Orrstown, PA, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Mercy House, Chambersburg. Born August 13, 1956, in Valdosta, Georgia, he was the son of the late Matthew Tooley and was raised by the late Fred and Annie (Sheppard) McCloud.

He is survived by two children, Crystal Harrison and Joanna Sheppard.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation...

David Michael Buterbaugh

David Michael Buterbaugh

Aug 12, 2025

David Michael “Mike” Buterbaugh, 70, of Shippensburg, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born January 27, 1955, in York, PA, he was the son of the late Leon and Madeline Buterbaugh.

He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Janet (Stiffler) Buterbaugh.

Mike is also survived by one son, Christopher Buterbaugh; three stepchildren, Andrew Stopyra, Jr.,...

Sarah Leona Overcash

Sarah Leona Overcash

Aug 8, 2025

Sarah Leona (Fortney) Burdge Overcash, 84, moved on to be with her beloved Jesus, August 8, 2025. She was being taken care of by hospice at her home in Chambersburg and by her daughter Candy Williams. Born November 11, 1940 in East Waterford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Edith (Fortney) Clouser.

She told many stories of...

Dorothy Martell Elizabeth Hawbaker

Dorothy Martell Elizabeth Hawbaker

Aug 8, 2025

Dorothy Martell Elizabeth Hawbaker, age 55, of St. Thomas, PA, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, surrounded by her closest loved ones at WellSpan York Hospital. She was the devoted wife of Joel David Hawbaker, age 57, also of St. Thomas, PA.

Born on October 1, 1969, in Tacoma, WA, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dorothy was the daughter of Donna...

Bonita Lou Wilcox

Bonita Lou Wilcox

Aug 1, 2025

Bonita Lou Wilcox, 86, of Chambersburg, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 peacefully at her home. Born March 10, 1939 in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Max and Mary Isabella (Henry) Sherman.

She is survived by three children, Tracie Stouffer, Kelly Shatzer, and Nick Jacobs.

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

Helen E. Kylor

Helen E. Kylor

Jul 28, 2025

Helen E. Kylor, 80, of McConnellsburg, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born October 15, 1944, in Six Mile Run, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Gladys (Kelly) Taylor.

Helen is survived by her fiancée of 39 years, Gregory Hoffman; four children, Tonia Kylor of Fort Littleton, PA, Ernest Taylor (Carol) of Shade...

Susan Stricker

Susan Stricker

Jul 25, 2025

Susan Stricker, 79, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Leland in Waynesboro, PA. Born August 16, 1945, in Weston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Laurence and Helen Marie (Berre) Wiederhold.

She survived by her son, Scott Striker, who resides in Florida.

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

Charles Edward Foreman

Charles Edward Foreman

Jul 24, 2025

Charles Edward “Ed” Foreman, 84, of Mercersburg, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 peacefully in his home. Born October 14, 1940, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Florence (Hoover) Foreman.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Elaine (Musselman) Foreman.

Charles is also survived by four children, Julie Clopper (Jeff) of Chambersburg, Jerry...

Henry L. Horne

Henry L. Horne

Jul 24, 2025

Henry L. Horne, 93, of Gettysburg, PA, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Mercy House, Chambersburg. Born July 15, 1932, in Bishop, VA, he was the son of the late Jack and Thelma (Honaker) Horn.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Frances (Smith) Horne.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services, Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences may be...

Eric Maynard

Eric Maynard

Jul 23, 2025

Eric Maynard, 54, of Boiling Springs, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his residence. Born September 25, 1970, in Corning, New York, he was the son of the late Ronnie and Cathy (Coleman) Maynard.

He is survived by one daughter, Erin Maynard, who resides in North Carolina and a sister, Ronna (Maynard) Mason.

Eric was a dedicated hard worker supporting...

Donald Glenn Ardery

Donald Glenn Ardery

Jul 22, 2025

Donald “Don” Glenn Ardery, 70, of Chambersburg, PA, formerly of Clearfield, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025.

Born on December 11, 1954, in Clearfield, Don was the beloved husband of Pamela “Pam” Ardery. They had just celebrated 43 years of marriage on July 16. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Don’s greatest joy in life was his family.

He is...

Ronald Leroy Sipes

Ronald Leroy Sipes

Jul 5, 2025

Ronald Leroy “Bear” Sipes, 72, of Greencastle, PA, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Chambers Pointe Nursing Center, Chambersburg. Born July 18, 1952, in McConnellsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Willis Leroy and Elizabeth Helena (Deshong) Sipes.

Ronald graduated from Central Fulton High School in 1970. He then married his wife, Mary. He worked several farm jobs...

Dale Owen Long

Dale Owen Long

Jul 4, 2025

Dale Owen Long, 77, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Chambersburg Mercy House. Born July 23, 1947 in McConnellsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Furman and Mary (Parks) Long.

Dale graduated from Southern Huntington High School. After graduation, he was employed as a mechanic throughout his career, a job he loved. He liked...

Charles David Gordon

Charles David Gordon

Jun 30, 2025

Charles David Gordon, 70, of Fort Loudon, PA, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, in his residence. Born March 3, 1955, in Chambersburg, he was the son of Dorothy Ann (Diffenderfer) Gordon and the late Charles Elwood Gordon.

Charles was employed as a welder for many years at Grove Manitowoc, Shady Grove, then at Olympic Steel, Chambersburg. Charles loved to...

Debra Sue Summerson

Debra Sue Summerson

Jun 30, 2025

Debra “Debbie” Sue Summerson, 69, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully Monday, June 30, 2025, at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation Center, Chambersburg, PA. Born September 23, 1955, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and LaRue M. (Landis) Ardinger.

A graduate of Williamsport High School, Debbie was a fun-loving person, who loved having her family around, watching her...

Alvin Richard Hankins

Alvin Richard Hankins

Jun 26, 2025

Alvin Richard Hankins, 76, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born November 25, 1948, in Ogden, Utah, he was the son of the late William Eugene and Louise Faye Hankins.

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

Jeffrey Carl Henry

Jeffrey Carl Henry

Jun 23, 2025

Jeffrey Carl Henry, 66, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born April 21, 1959, in Chambersburg, he was the son of Bonita (Eyer) Henry and the late Carl Henry.

Jeffrey received his diploma from Chambersburg Area School District and was a machinist by trade. He then worked for Hoffman Mills, Shippensburg, for several years;...

Stephen J. Walck

Stephen J. Walck

Jun 21, 2025

Stephen J. Walck, 64, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025. Born May 22, 1961 in Chambersburg he was the son of the late George Walck and Lois (Shank) Walker.

He was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 1979. Steve was a talented automotive mechanic for most of his career. He was an...

Joyce E. Nadeau

Joyce E. Nadeau

Jun 21, 2025

Joyce E. Nadeau, 90, of St. Thomas, PA, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her children, Bonita, Carolyn, and Cathy. Born September 5, 1934, in Guilford, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Myla (Foster) Bennett.

Joyce was a dedicated and loving military wife to the late Roderick Nadeau, Sr., for...