Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 1, 2025

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...

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...

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.

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;...

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...

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...

Jun 20, 2025

Robert W. “Bob” Koons, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away at home on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the age of 59. Born November 17, 1965, at Andrews Airforce Base, he was the son of the late George E. Koons and the late Patricia Brown.

Bob worked various jobs throughout his life, most recently at Pepsi in Williamsport, MD, until his deteriorating...

Jun 16, 2025

Helen J. Thompson, 96, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, in Menno Haven Chambers Pointe, Chambersburg, PA. Born June 14, 1929, in Christian Hill, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Mertie (Thompson) Jacobs. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Fayetteville, PA. She liked cooking, baking, crocheting, sewing, working with...

Jun 13, 2025

Mr. Harry W. Glass, Jr., 77, a lifelong resident of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 in Chambersburg, PA. Born February 11, 1948 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Harry W. Glass, Sr. and Martha E. (Weller) Glass.

He was a 1966 graduate of Chambersburg High School. Harry then went on to serve with the National...

Jun 11, 2025

Lisa Jo Sipes, 61, of Mercersburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Hershey Medical Center. Born January 10, 1964, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of Joseph N. and Linda (Rockwell) Sipes, Jr.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Herbert W. Sipes Jr., a son Billy Jack Hann, and two grandchildren, Joseph and...

Jun 9, 2025

Eric W. Henschel, 70, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at his residence. Born June 22, 1954, in Franklin, MA, he was the son of the late George H. and Doris (Ramsdell) Henschel.

Eric is survived by his siblings, Douglas Henschel, Gary Henschel, Carol Cook, Kathy Bettencourt, and Gerald Henschel.

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

Jun 3, 2025

Virginia S. Shreiner, 62, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at her home. Born February 4, 1963, in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene P. and Joyce (Creamer) Shreiner.

She was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School. Virginia enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Jun 1, 2025

Charles M. “Charlie” “Bub” Rice, 88, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 16, 1937, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Rice.

Charlie was a graduate of the Chambersburg High School. He then went on to train as a barber....

May 26, 2025

Doris J. Cook , 87 of Fayetteville, PA passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 in her home with her family by her side.

Born October 8, 1937 in Chambersburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Helen (Grace) Mull.

Doris is survived by her husband, Richard O. Cook; son, Jeff Cook (Tina); daughters, Kathy Myers (John), Teresa Cook, Lisa...

May 22, 2025

Dr. Fern Piret of Prince George’s County, Maryland passed away on Thursday May 22, 2025 at her home in Chambersburg, PA. She was 84 years young.

Fernie was one of nine children of a cotton farmer, Tommie, and his wife, Thelma, in the Texas panhandle. Rugged farm life undoubtedly contributed to the strength and resilience she managed to eloquently personify. After...