Obituaries

Jul 1, 2025

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...

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...

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.

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;...

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...

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...

Jun 20, 2025

Robert W. “Bob” Koons, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away at home on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the age of 59. Born November 17, 1965, at Andrews Airforce Base, he was the son of the late George E. Koons and the late Patricia Brown.

Bob worked various jobs throughout his life, most recently at Pepsi in Williamsport, MD, until his deteriorating...

Jun 16, 2025

Helen J. Thompson, 96, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, in Menno Haven Chambers Pointe, Chambersburg, PA. Born June 14, 1929, in Christian Hill, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Mertie (Thompson) Jacobs. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Fayetteville, PA. She liked cooking, baking, crocheting, sewing, working with...

Jun 13, 2025

Mr. Harry W. Glass, Jr., 77, a lifelong resident of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 in Chambersburg, PA. Born February 11, 1948 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Harry W. Glass, Sr. and Martha E. (Weller) Glass.

He was a 1966 graduate of Chambersburg High School. Harry then went on to serve with the National...

Jun 11, 2025

Lisa Jo Sipes, 61, of Mercersburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Hershey Medical Center. Born January 10, 1964, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of Joseph N. and Linda (Rockwell) Sipes, Jr.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Herbert W. Sipes Jr., a son Billy Jack Hann, and two grandchildren, Joseph and...

Jun 9, 2025

Eric W. Henschel, 70, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at his residence. Born June 22, 1954, in Franklin, MA, he was the son of the late George H. and Doris (Ramsdell) Henschel.

Eric is survived by his siblings, Douglas Henschel, Gary Henschel, Carol Cook, Kathy Bettencourt, and Gerald Henschel.

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

Jun 3, 2025

Virginia S. Shreiner, 62, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at her home. Born February 4, 1963, in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene P. and Joyce (Creamer) Shreiner.

She was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School. Virginia enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Jun 1, 2025

Charles M. “Charlie” “Bub” Rice, 88, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 16, 1937, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Rice.

Charlie was a graduate of the Chambersburg High School. He then went on to train as a barber....

May 26, 2025

Doris J. Cook , 87 of Fayetteville, PA passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 in her home with her family by her side.

Born October 8, 1937 in Chambersburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Helen (Grace) Mull.

Doris is survived by her husband, Richard O. Cook; son, Jeff Cook (Tina); daughters, Kathy Myers (John), Teresa Cook, Lisa...

May 22, 2025

Dr. Fern Piret of Prince George’s County, Maryland passed away on Thursday May 22, 2025 at her home in Chambersburg, PA. She was 84 years young.

Fernie was one of nine children of a cotton farmer, Tommie, and his wife, Thelma, in the Texas panhandle. Rugged farm life undoubtedly contributed to the strength and resilience she managed to eloquently personify. After...

May 18, 2025

Darryl (Griz) G. Lewis, 67, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital with his loving spouse, Deborah, and his two daughters by his side. Griz was born September 27, 1957, in Louisville, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Leon and Doris (Robinson) Lewis.

In addition to his wife, Deborah (Morrison) Lewis married for...

May 5, 2025

Howard Ronald “Ron” Baer of Fannettsburg, PA passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 in his home. Born December 26, 1944 in Fayetteville, PA, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Rachael (Yohe) Baer.

Ron worked as a custodian for the Chambersburg Area School District for more then 26 years from 1982 until his retirement in 2010.

In his younger years...

May 4, 2025

Beverly Ann Carbaugh, 64, of Chambersburg, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at her home. Born September 20, 1960 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late David and Alice (Stoudt) Miley.

Beverly was a graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. She was employed with Heck-Meyer as a Bus Aide for the Franklin Learning Center when she...

Apr 19, 2025

Thomas E. Kauffman, Sr., 75, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born March 14, 1950, in Waynesboro, PA, the son of the late Mervin and Janet (Hess) Kauffman, Sr.

Tom worked as a Sawyer heavy equipment operator and landscaper in his younger years, then retired in 2015 from the...