Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County

Judy Ryder

Judy Ryder

Mar 9, 2025

Judy Ryder, 78, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at her residence. Born June 21,1946 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Charles and Mary Bethel (West) Schnabel.

Judy is survived by a daughter; Diane Blair of Chambersburg.

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

Gordon W. Yoder

Gordon W. Yoder

Mar 7, 2025

Gordon William “Wick” Yoder (87) of Chambersburg, PA went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 7. He was born on August 9, 1937 to “Whaley” John R. and Edna K. (Glick) Yoder in Belleville, PA. He first attended a one room schoolhouse in White Hall, PA, and then graduated 8th grade at Allensville School, at which time...

Michael Eric Amsley

Michael Eric Amsley

Mar 3, 2025

Michael Eric Amsley, 58, of Shippensburg, PA passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at his residence. Born July 4, 1966 in Chambersburg, PA he was the son of the late Larry L. and Vickie (Mason) Amsley.

Michael is survived by two siblings; Mandy Amsley of Chambersburg and Troy Amsley of Oklahoma.

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

Samantha Dunlap

Samantha Dunlap

Mar 2, 2025

Samantha Dunlap, 34, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at her residence. Born May 19, 1990 in Los Banos, CA.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Robert Gene Overcash and grandmother, Helen Louise Overcash, as well as her mother, Cynthia Ann Dunlap.  Sam is survived by three siblings, Travis Dunlap, Sabrina Dunlap, and Richard Dunlap, Jr.;...

Stephanie Lynn Settlage

Stephanie Lynn Settlage

Mar 2, 2025

Stephanie Lynn Settlage, 56, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday March 2, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital with her loved ones with her. Born August 30, 1968 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Ray Blizzard and Anna Mae Shaffer.

Stephanie loved going to the beach and seeing the turtles.  Tie dying was her favorite form of expression...

Jay A. Shauf

Jay A. Shauf

Feb 27, 2025

Jay Allen Shauf, 70, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania passed away February 27, 2025 peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born May 3, 1954 in Amberson, Pennsylvania. Jay was the son of the late John W. and Elois (Stern) Shauf. Jay worked at the Chambersburg Area School District for...

Robert "Sonny" Burke Jr

Robert "Sonny" Burke Jr

Feb 25, 2025

Robert "Sonny" Burke, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on January 6, 1943. He was married to Mildred E. Burke for almost 62 years. 

Sonny attended James Buchanan High School in Mercersburg. He worked at Mack Truck for over 25 years in Hagerstown, MD. He is survived by his wife, his daughters Kyra A....

Jonathan W. Kittredge

Jonathan W. Kittredge

Feb 24, 2025

Jonathan W. Kittredge, 63, of Mercersburg, PA passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at his residence. Born July 18, 1961 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Henry A. and Ann Kittredge.

He is survived by two brothers; Dan Kittredge and David Kittredge both from CA.

Arrangements are be entrusted by SimpleChoice Cremation Services of Chambersburg. Online condolences can...

Paul Ellsworth Kauffman

Paul Ellsworth Kauffman

Feb 20, 2025

Paul Ellsworth Kauffman, Jr., 69, of Hagerstown, MD passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born March 6, 1955 in Waynesboro, PA he was the son of the late Paul Kauffman, Sr. and Anna (Puican) Kauffman.

Paul dedicated many years of life to hard work and service, building a career as a handyman and groundskeeper. His...

Alvy F. Menne

Alvy F. Menne

Feb 13, 2025

Alvy F. Menne, 91, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Thursday February 13, 2025 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born September 8, 1933 in Cannon City, Colorado.

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

Fernando Cotto Rojas

Fernando Cotto Rojas

Feb 12, 2025

Fernando Cotto Rojas, 75, of Shippensburg, PA passed away Wednesday February 12, 2025 at the UMPC Carlisle Hospital. Born January 29, 1950 in Maranjito, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Nandin Cotto and Petrona Rojas.

He is survived by his loving wife Blanca (Vazquez) Cotto and his son Miguel Cotto.

Fernando had a big heart and was a very...

James Thomas

James Thomas

Feb 10, 2025

James Thomas, 77, of Aspers, PA passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. Born September 9, 1947 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Zell and Anna (Eyler) Thomas.

James graduated at Biglerville High School in 1965, the went to a trade school finishing in 1968.

He worked construction for nine years then met Thelma and married her. After that...

Evelyn Lorene Montgomery

Evelyn Lorene Montgomery

Feb 9, 2025

Evelyn Lorene Montgomery, born on May 2, 1952, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at the age of 72. Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved son, Ervin Ray Barnes, born in 1972 and departed in 2000.

She leaves behind her cherished sons, Paul A. Krygier Jr. and his wife Melissa Krygier, and Shawn Sonifrank and his wife Stephanie...

Timothy Jamerson

Timothy Jamerson

Feb 9, 2025

Timothy Jamerson, 63, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday February 9, 2025 at his residence. Born July 31, 1962 in Ocala Florida, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Essie May (Jones) Jamerson.

He is survived by three children; Demetrius Jamerson of North Dakota, Deshane Rogers of Colorado, and Sarai Jamerson (Townsend) of Utah.

Arrangements are entrusted by SimpleChoice Cremation...

Carmen Colon

Carmen Colon

Feb 7, 2025

Carmen Luz Colon, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on February 7, 2025.

She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness.

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

Michael E. DeRogatis

Michael E. DeRogatis

Feb 6, 2025

Michael E. DeRogatis, 74, of Shady Side, MD passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Paramount Senior Living Facility, Fayetteville, PA. Born January 19, 1951 in Newark, NJ he was the son of the late Samuel and Joanne (Snyderman) DeRogatis.

He was a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy High School with the Class of 1968. He also went on to...

John L. Deitzel

John L. Deitzel

Feb 6, 2025

John L. Deitzel, 78, if Chambersburg, PA passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 peacefully at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born April 9, 1946 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late George and Rose Deitzel.

He is survived by the love of his life Sandra (Lehman) Deitzel.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. Chambersburg PA. Online condolences may be expressed...

Theodore Leo Bassetti

Theodore Leo Bassetti

Jan 26, 2025

Theodore Leo Bassetti, 81, of Shippensburg, PA passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born October 24, 1943 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Leo and Rena (Fratta) Bassetti.

He is survived by a son, Ted Bassetti; a daughter, Dawn Kiel; and a niece Michele B. Merenbloom who was like a daughter...

Marilyn H. North

Marilyn H. North

Jan 23, 2025

 

Marilyn Hopler North, 89 was called home in the afternoon hours on January 23, 2025. Born on July 24, 1935, Marilyn lived a life full of adventures and travel. Living in many different states throughout her life, Marilyn returned to Chambersburg, PA where she called home. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Summers Brunk and Mark; grandchildren, Joe Summers...

Jeffrey Rhone

Jeffrey Rhone

Jan 15, 2025

Jeffrey Rhone, 65, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Born June 9, 1959 in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Robert W. Rhone, Sr. and Gladys M. (Butler) Rhone. 

Jeff had a vast love of music and was a great singer and song writer.  He was employed by Mack/Volvo for...