Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Michael Kleder
Sep 30, 2024
Michael Charles Kleder 53, of Ashburn, Virginia, passed into the next life on Monday, September 30th, 2024. Michael was born on November 16, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland, and spent his childhood in Manassas, Virginia. He was the son of Patricia Leonard Page and the late Frank Kleder.
Michael is survived by his devoted wife, Tatiana Daychman, and his loving daughter, Alexandra...
Jeffrey Whittington
Sep 18, 2024
Jeffrey Whittington, 51, of Greencastle, PA passed away Wednesday September 18, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born July 31, 1973 in Hagerstown MD, He was the son of Samuel Gordon Whittington Sr., and the late Doris (Kerns) Whittington. Jeffrey also has two living brothers; Michael Whittington of Hagerstown, and Samuel Whittington Jr.
Arrangements are being entrusted by SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc....
Cory Showers
Sep 17, 2024
Cory “Gator” Showers, 52, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in Chambersburg Hospital. Born October 17, 1971 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Jack D. and Shirley Ann (Hamilton) Showers.
Gator was a friend to all and the best friend anyone could have asked for. He had such a special love and bond with...
Willis Elmer Hurley III
Sep 17, 2024
Willis Elmer Hurley III, 65, of Shippensburg PA passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Chambersburg Skilled Nursing Home. Born November 7, 1958 in Carlisle PA he was the son of the late Willis Hurley II and Joyce (Wolfe) Hurley.
He is survived by two sons; John Hurley (Mary) of Shippensburg and Billy Hurley.
Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services...
Renee Poper
Sep 16, 2024
Renee Poper, 65, of Greencastle, PA passed away unexpectedly in the Waynesboro Hospital on Monday, September 16, 2024. Born on April 8, 1959 in Greensburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Vinson and Twila (Lambing) Hatcher.
Renee graduated from Greencastle-Antrim High School with the Class of 1977. She was employed at the State Line Post Office for several years....
Peter Burr Loomis IV
Sep 13, 2024
Peter Burr Loomis IV, of Chambersburg PA, died on Friday September 13, 2024 while at home in hospice care for a chronic illness. Burr was born in Detroit Michigan in 1939 to the late Peter B. Loomis III and Kathryn ( Thompson) Loomis. After high school in Birmingham Michigan he attended Princeton University and graduated in 1961. He later obtained...
George C. Clevenger
Sep 12, 2024
George C. Clevenger, Jr., 88, of Greencastle, PA passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born April 14, 1936 in Mercersburg, PA, he was the son of the late George Clevenger, Sr. and Irene (Carbaugh) Clevenger.
George was employed at Mercersburg Tannery. After starting his family he began working at Thomas Mobile Home Company. Still looking for something...
Gloria S. Saberin
Sep 11, 2024
Gloria S. Saberin, 99, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the Brookview Health Care Center, Chambersburg. She was born on February 12, 1925 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Herman E. and Margaret A (Gulick) Shane.
Gloria graduated from Reading MA High School in 1942 and graduated with a BA in Economic Geography with a minor in...
Melvin Funk
Sep 11, 2024
Melvin Funk, 76, of Mercersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 peacefully in his home. Born June 6, 1948 in Waynesboro, PA he was the son of the late Charles and Jenneatte (Pittman) Funk.
Melvin was a devoted husband and a loving father. Before graduating Melvin met his wife of 57 years Beverly at a school dance. They fell in...
Gerald J. Horvath
Sep 3, 2024
Gerald J. “Jerry” Horvath, 83, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Chambersburg Skilled Nursing Home. Born July 15, 1941 in New York he was the son of the late John and Patricia (Santucci) Horvath.
After Jerry graduated high school he enlisted in the United States Army. He devoted his life to serving his country with three retirements...
Lois Adams
Aug 31, 2024
Lois (Lancaster) Adams, 80, of Chambersburg, PA went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 31, 2024 peacefully at home. Born May 9, 1944 in Brigham City, Utah, she was the daughter of the late Harland Frances and Ruth Janet (Boynton) Lancaster.
After receiving her master’s degree Lois was a teacher for many years. She loved shopping, antiquing, and going...
Barbara Bock
Aug 28, 2024
Barbara Bock, 84, of Greencastle, PA passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in the Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born July 12, 1940 in Highfield, MD, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Upton and Margaret Elizabeth (Knepper) Brown.
Barbara was married to the late Frank Bock for 58 years. Together they worked at his business Bock Oil Company for over...
Woodrow Rosenberry, Jr.
Aug 27, 2024
Woodrow Rosenberry Jr., 76, of St. Thomas PA passed away Tuesday August 27, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital with his loved ones around him. Born December 19, 1947 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Gladys (Banks) Rosenberry Sr. He is survived by one brother William Rosenberry Sr.
Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc....
Margaret J. Cline
Aug 25, 2024
Margaret J. Cline, 81, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 in the Chambersburg Skilled Nursing Facility. Born September 6, 1942 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson and Laura Bell (Gontz) McKenzie.
She is survived by two children; Robin Englehart of Chambersburg, and Bobby Koontz, Jr. of Shippensburg.
Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services...