Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


