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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County

Aaron Keith Royster

Aaron Keith Royster

Jan 2, 2025

Aaron Keith Royster, 60, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg. Born June 21, 1964 in Newark NJ, he was the son of the late Samuel Jr. and Edith (Martin) Royster. 

Aaron is survived by his daughter; Taryn Royster of Carlisle PA brother Brian Royster of Newark NJ.

Arrangements are entrusted to...

Patti Lou Kirkner

Patti Lou Kirkner

Dec 27, 2024

Patti Lou Kirkner, 68, of Waynesboro PA passed away Friday December 27, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born December 8, 1956 in Lewistown PA, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Betty (Wagner) Carstetter.

She is survived by five children. Jason Kirkner, Lisa Lindsley, Jessica Kirkner, Seth Kirkner and Amanda Keefer.

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

Muhammad Dickson

Muhammad Dickson

Dec 23, 2024

Our family regretfully announces the passing of Muhammad Dickson, 12, of Chambersburg, PA who tragically left us on Monday December 23, 2024 at the Children’s Hershey Medical Center, Hershey PA. Born August 24, 2012 he was the son of Latrisha Thomas and the late Shane Dickson.

Muhammad brought immeasurable joy and light to his family and everyone that knew him. Though...

Michael L. Tinsley

Michael L. Tinsley

Dec 22, 2024

Michael L. Tinsley, 63, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Sunday December 22, 2024 at the Waynesboro Hospital. Born April 21, 1961 in Quonset Point Rhode Island, he was the son of Audrey (O’Neal) Tinsley and the late Ellis Tinsley

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter; Danielle Tinsley Baltimore Md.

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

Richard R. Swanger

Richard R. Swanger

Dec 21, 2024

Richard R. Swanger (Dick), born on July 19, 1937, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away at the age of 87 on December 21, 2024. He was a cherished member of his community and attended Falling Spring Presbyterian Church.

 Dick graduated from CASHs. He worked at Corning Glass from 1959 to 1961 before embarking a 37-year tenure as a shift supervisor in the...

Rhonda L. Young

Rhonda L. Young

Dec 20, 2024

Rhonda L Young, 61, of Chambersburg PA passed away Friday December 20 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born July 24, 1963 in Altoona PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Miles and Raoda Jane (Bougher) Benner.

Rhonda is survived by three siblings; Timberly Benner of Chambersburg, Thomas Benner of Shippensburg, and Lorraine Hayes.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services...

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...