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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County

Emma Arlene Davis

Emma Arlene Davis

Dec 16, 2024

Emma Arlene Davis, 86, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Chambersburg with her husband by her side. Born March 2, 1938 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dorsey Robert and Grace (Fox) Kesselring.

Emma graduated high school and went to work at the Waynesboro office of CenturyLink until 1961. She then moved...

Jo Ann Sheppard

Jo Ann Sheppard

Dec 13, 2024

Jo Ann Sheppard, 66, of Shippensburg, PA passed away Friday December 13, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born March 24, 1958 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lula (Mohler) Fields.

She is survived by two daughters; Crystal Harrison of Chambersburg PA, and JoAnna Sheppard of Kentucky.

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

Harriet Aldinger

Harriet Aldinger

Dec 11, 2024

Harriet Aldinger, 84, of York PA passed away Wednesday December 11,2024 at the Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born March 26, 1940 in York PA, she was the daughter of the late A. David and Dorothy (Dunlap) Santucci.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband William Aldinger.

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

Charles D. Hoover, Jr

Charles D. Hoover, Jr

Dec 11, 2024

Charles “Charlie” D. Hoover Jr, 89, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania passed away December 11, 2024 at 9:44 a.m. at home with family by his side. He was born on September 2, 1935 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to Charles D. Hoover, Sr and Martha (Rock) Hoover.

Charlie is survived by his two daughters: Tina (wife of Ben) Line and Jody Beam both of Chambersburg....

Marshall Leroy " Mark" Harbaugh II

Marshall Leroy " Mark" Harbaugh II

Dec 10, 2024

Marshall L. “Mark” Harbaugh, II, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Tuesday December 10, 2024 at the UPMC in Carlisle. Born May 20, 1952 in Coco Beach, FL he was the son of the late Marshall L. Harbaugh, Sr., and Lois (Tarman) Harbaugh.

Mark worked for several years at Knouse Foods Chambersburg as a forklift operator. 

He is survived by two sisters; Beverly...

Walker S. Roschinsky

Walker S. Roschinsky

Dec 9, 2024

Walker “Nick” S. Roschinsky, 81, a proud veteran of the United States Army and resident of Fayetteville, PA passed away peacefully at home at 10:50 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024. The son of the late Nicholas and Rheata (Parsons) Roschinsky, he was born on April 16, 1943 in Reading, PA. Walker is survived by his  daughter, Heidi Quarracino (Pete),...

Lisa Ann Stitely

Lisa Ann Stitely

Dec 8, 2024

Lisa Ann (Rabold) Damiano Stitely of Chambersburg, PA passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2024 in the Chambersburg Hospital, surrounded by her family. Originally from Altoona, PA, Lisa relocated her family to the Chambersburg Area in 1998. Throughout the years, Lisa has had several jobs, but her favorite was being a “domestic goddess”. Lisa’s favorite past times included spending time with...

David J. Barrows

David J. Barrows

Nov 28, 2024

David J. Barrows was raised to Heaven on November 28, 2024, from Mercy House, Chambersburg, PA, following a courageous, short battle with liver cancer. 

David was born May 7, 1963, in Erie, PA, the son of Albert H. Barrows, Sr. and Barbara (Birmingham) Barrows. David, aka “GoGo”, graduated from Chambersburg High School. David worked for the Kirby Company of Chambersburg earning...

Joe R. Barrick, Sr.

Joe R. Barrick, Sr.

Nov 27, 2024

 Joe R. Barrick Sr., 80, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Wednesday November 27, 2024 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born May 8, 1944 in Upper Mifflin Twp, he was the son of the late Ralph Lee and Hazel Maude Barrick.

Joe enjoyed fishing, walking his dog and most of all woodworking. He loved making all types of things from...

Thomas Dwyer, Jr.

Thomas Dwyer, Jr.

Nov 11, 2024

Thomas Dwyer, Jr., 60, passed away peacefully Monday, November 11, 2024 in his home. Born on January 4, 1964 in Lackawanna, NY to Thomas Dwyer, Sr. and Joyce (Dimmitt) Dwyer. He was a proud resident of Fayetteville, PA. He married Patricia Hess on October 14th twenty-nine years ago.

He started working in 2001 as a deep cleaner for Delhaize America. Cleaning...

Kevin L. Boone, Sr.

Kevin L. Boone, Sr.

Nov 9, 2024

Mr. Kevin L. Boone, 52, of Fayetteville, PA passed away November 9,2024 at Hershey Medical Center.

He was the husband of Debbie Boone, his wife of 33 years. They were married on January 25, 1991. Kevin and Debbie met in high school, at which time they fell in love and never looked back.

Kevin was born August 2, 1972, in Frederick, MD,...

Rachel S. Clemson-McCormack

Rachel S. Clemson-McCormack

Nov 8, 2024

Rachel S. Clemson-McCormack, 34, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024 at her residence. She was born on January 16, 1990, in Fredrick MD and was the daughter of David and Donna (Simpson) Clemson. 

Rachel is survived by her parents, her husband Timothy McCormack, and their son Paul.

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

Dennis Edward Armstrong

Dennis Edward Armstrong

Nov 3, 2024

Dennis Edward Armstrong,72, of Saint Thomas, PA passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born June 14, 1952 in Chambersburg PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Isabella Armstrong.

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

Terry Stockslager

Terry Stockslager

Nov 2, 2024

Terry Stockslager, 71, of Waynesboro, PA passed away peacefully Saturday, November 2, 2024, in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 26, 1953, in Waynesboro PA, he was the son of the late Eugene Arthur and Evelyn Stockslager.

 

Terry graduated high school in 1971. He met his loving wife Faye Besecker in his Junior/Senior year, and soon after he started working for Grove...

Nancy Ellen Basham

Nancy Ellen Basham

Nov 2, 2024

Nancy Ellen Basham, 61, of Saint Thomas, PA passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born July 17, 1963 in the District of Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Hurbert Lee and Carol Marie Cave. 

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

Betty L. Funk

Betty L. Funk

Nov 1, 2024

Betty L. Funk, 90, of Mercersburg, PA passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Chambersburg. Born October 12, 1934 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Leona Shatzer.

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

James Alfeld

James Alfeld

Oct 16, 2024

James T. Alfeld, 74, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Wednesday October 16, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Born November 16, 1949, in Fort Wayne, IN, he was the son of the late Welmar F. and Laura M.(Louden) Alfeld.

James was self-employed for 40 years with Holsum Bakery in Phoenix, AZ until he retired. He later work at...

Helen Culver

Helen Culver

Oct 15, 2024

Helen Culver, 82, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 peacefully at her residence. Born October 8, 1942 in Pinehurst, NC she was the daughter of the late William P. and Prudence (Bethea) Utley.

She is survived by three children, Adrianne Welshofer of Waynesboro PA, Robert Hamrick of Maryland, and Leah Culver of Georgia.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation...

Teresa M. Decker

Teresa M. Decker

Oct 12, 2024

Teresa M. Decker, 63, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital with her loved ones by her side. Born July 17, 1961 in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Jane (Sharrah) Beeler.

Teresa will be missed greatly by her loving husband Colby and by her children, Rebacca Divens and Misty...

Hendrika Willemina Lewis

Hendrika Willemina Lewis

Oct 4, 2024



Hendrika Willemina Eugster Lewis, 82, of Greencastle, PA passed away Friday October 4, 2024 at the Chambersburg Skilled Nursing and Rehab Home. She was the daughter of the late Johannes and Gaye(Delange) Eugster.

 Hendrika  lovingly known as Rita, was born November 7, 1941, in Enschede, Holland. She was the second of four children. After surviving World War II, the family immigrated...