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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County

Richard E. Cook

Richard E. Cook

Aug 23, 2024

Richard E. “Richie” Cook, 65, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 in his home. Born October 9, 1958 in Chambersburg, he was the son of Richard O. and Doris J. (Mull) Cook. 

Richie loved going to yard sales, drag racing, having cookouts with his family, and classic cars. He also enjoyed working on cars naming him the family...

Mildred Winter

Mildred Winter

Aug 16, 2024

Mildred Winter, 84, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 peacefully at her residence. Born January 31, 1940 in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Sadie Welsh.

Mildred worked for the Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg where she loved working for over 30 years.  She also worked at ER & Son Inc. which  she...

Dorothy Jean Smith

Dorothy Jean Smith

Aug 16, 2024

Dorothy Jean Smith, 87, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at her home in Laurel Lakes Nursing Home. Born August 27, 1936 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Carrie (Lohman) Smith.

She is proceeded in death by her parents and two sisters Margaret Ann McPherson and Marybelle Williams.

Dorothy is survived by an...

Emmanuel Pagan Cintron

Emmanuel Pagan Cintron

Aug 10, 2024

Emmanuel Pagan Cintron, 43, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at his residence.  Born December 25, 1980 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Vicente Pagan Cardone and the late Zulma E. (Cintron) Cardone.

He is survived by his son Carlos Emmanuel Pagan Mayol from Harrisburg, PA.

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

Shirley Black

Shirley Black

Aug 3, 2024

Shirley Black, 87, of Chambersburg PA passed away Saturday August 3, 2024 at her home with her niece by her side.  Born February 18, 1937 in Roaring Spring PA, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Rachael Black.

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

 

George Edward Riesett, Sr.

George Edward Riesett, Sr.

Jul 31, 2024

George Edward Riesett, Sr., 81, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in the Chambersburg Hospital surrounded by his family. Born April 18, 1943 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late John Henry and Ottie (McCauley) Riesett.

He went to the service in June of 1963 and served in the Army.  He was Honorable discharged in...

Harold C. Garmong II

Harold C. Garmong II

Jul 27, 2024

Harold Colee Garmong II, 77, of Marion PA passed away on Saturday July 27 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born July 6, 1946 in Baltimore MD, he was the son of the late Harold C and Elise Garmong.

Harold received his diploma from South High in Hagerstown MD and an associates degree in business from Hagerstown Community College. His career was...

Dennis L. Foreman

Dennis L. Foreman

Jul 27, 2024

Dennis L. Foreman, 79, of Chambersburg entered his heavenly home on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Mercy House surrounded by his family. Born May 26, 1945 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Donald and Florence Goshorn.

He is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Anne (Lawrence) Foreman whom he married September 4, 1965. He is also...

Michael Schnebly

Michael Schnebly

Jul 26, 2024

Michael Schnebly, 74, of Waynesboro, PA passed away July 26, 2024 at his residence. Born September 20, 1950, he was the son of the late Clinton and Elizabeth (Bartschat) Schnebly.

Michael is survived by several cousins in the family.

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

Margaret A. Berry

Margaret A. Berry

Jul 23, 2024

Margaret "Marge" A. Berry, 83, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Tuesday, July 23, at the Chambersburg Hospital.  Born December 17, 1940 in Mount Vernon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Moore) Huggins.

"Marge was one of seven children of Walter and Mary Huggins."  She is survived by her siblings Norma Wilhelm, Harvey Huggins, Connie Rayburn, and...

Gregory Spangler

Gregory Spangler

Jul 20, 2024

Gregory Spangler, 67, of Waynesboro PA, passed away Saturday July 20, 2024 at his residence with family with him.  Born April 27, 1957 in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Ralph and Gertrude (Harlow) Spangler.

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

Mary A. Bivens

Mary A. Bivens

Jul 19, 2024

Mary A. Bivens, 76, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born February 3, 1948 in McConnellsburg PA, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Pearl (Clarey) Robinson.

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

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial...

Celia Wire

Celia Wire

Jul 18, 2024

Celia Wire, 72, of New Oxford, PA, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born August 4, 1951 in Carlisle, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Wallace and Dorothy (Weaver) Greason.

Celia graduated from Northern High School in 1969 and from The York Hospital School of Nursing in 1972 

Celia is survived by her son,...

David R. Myers

David R. Myers

Jul 16, 2024

David “Dave” R. Myers of Waynesboro, PA went to his eternal home on Tuesday July 16, 2024. He is now at peace in the arms of Jesus Christ, his Savior. Born September 20, 1943 in Williamsport, MD, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Gladys (Stenger) Myers.

Dave married his childhood sweetheart, Brenda (Wolfe) Myers in January 1960. Together...

Juan Eugene Feight

Juan Eugene Feight

Jul 1, 2024



Juan Eugene Feight, 81, of Greencastle, PA passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 in the Waynesboro Hospital with his wife by his side. Born January 13, 1943 in Everett, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Eugene and Burnice Feight.

Juan proudly served in the army in 1961 and was honorably discharged in 1964. He enjoyed his membership and...

Rock Andrew LeFevre

Rock Andrew LeFevre

Jun 29, 2024

Rock Andrew LeFevre, 69, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital.  Born June 23, 1955 in Hanover, PA  he was the son of the late Kenneth Krug LeFevre and Martha LeFevre.

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

Barbara Larrabee

Barbara Larrabee

Jun 26, 2024

Barbara Larrabee, 92, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Waynesboro Hospital. Born January 26, 1932 in Springfield MA, she was the daughter of the late James Fundahn and Elizabeth Downey.

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

 

Ronald Lee Gochenauer

Ronald Lee Gochenauer

Jun 15, 2024

Ronald L. Gochenauer, 85, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home, Duncansville, PA. Born August 11, 1938 in Chambersburg he was the son of the late Willis “Bill” and Violet Mae (Lehman) Gochenauer.

He served with the United States Navy from October 27, 1955 until his honorable discharge July 20, 1959. While serving he spent...

EmmaLee Alice Higgins

EmmaLee Alice Higgins

Jun 14, 2024

With hearts full of love and the hope of Christ, we announce the passing of our mother, EmmaLee Alice Higgins, who was called home by the Lord on June 14, 2024, at the age of 87. A resident of Chambersburg, PA, she walked in faith and now rests in the promise of eternal life.

EmmaLee was born on December 6, 1936,...

Filomena A. Boyland

Filomena A. Boyland

May 28, 2024

Filomena Avalia Boyland, 87, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Tuesday May 28, 2024 at the Mercy House peacefully with her son by her side.  Born April 3, 1937 in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Nunzio Raimo Sr. and Archangela Passarelli Raimo.  Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg, PA.