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Richard M. Haines Sr.
Sep 19, 2025
Richard M. Haines, Sr., 77, of Hampstead, MD, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital with his family around him. Born June 2, 1948, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Albert H. and Margaret (Atkinson) Haines.
Richard is survived by two children, Richard Haines, Jr., of Hampstead, MD, and Tamra Bisner of Chambersburg, PA.
Richard,...
Michelle A. Hock
Sep 18, 2025
Michelle A. Hock, 57, of Chambersburg, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the York Wellspan Hospital. Born July 17, 1968, in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late Dennis College and Delores (Reese) Taylor.
Michelle is survived by two daughters, Courtney Craig (Dillan) of Shippensburg, and Brittany Hege (Vincent) of Chambersburg; a significant other of 30 years, Todd Richardson;...
Michael W. Kennedy
Sep 12, 2025
Michael W. Kennedy, 69, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born February 27, 1956, in Chambersburg, he was the son of Anita (Overcash) Kennedy and the late William Kennedy.
He was employed as a janitor for International Paper, a job he truly enjoyed. Mike loved doing diamond paintings which are displayed around his home....
Samuel G. Rideout
Sep 8, 2025
Samuel G. “T-Bone” Rideout, 77, of Chambersburg, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, peacefully at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born May 26, 1948, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel R. and Freida M. (Demas) Rideout.
He loved sports and talking sports to any and every one who would listen. Making people laugh was something that came natural...
David Stuart Vetterlein
Sep 2, 2025
David Stuart Vetterlein, 72, of Shippensburg, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Mercy House in Chambersburg. Born July 17, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Frederick S. and Julia (Drescher) Vetterlein.
David is survived by four siblings, James, Fredrick, Jr., Victor, and Leroy Vetterlein.
Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services, Inc., of Chambersburg. Online...
Daniel Kenyon
Aug 29, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Kenyon, 55, of Chambersburg, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Mercy House in Chambersburg. Born December 1, 1969, in Takoma Park, MD, he was the son of John Eric Kenyon and the late Jeannette (Gelhard) Kenyon.
Danny has a daughter, Danielle Kenyon, of State College, PA.
Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services, Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences...
Janelle Lynn Crabtree
Aug 27, 2025
Janelle Lynn (Akers) Crabtree, 70, of Chambersburg, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in York Hospital. Born February 14, 1955, in San Luis Obispo, CA, she was the daughter of the late Jackie and Elizabeth Betty (Feliz) Akers.
Janelle is survived by three children, Cassandra Todd, Christopher and Joseph Lewallen.
Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services, Inc., of Chambersburg. Online condolences...
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...
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