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Gary Hoch

Gary Hoch

Feb 2, 2024

Gary L. Hoch, 72, of Mercersburg, PA passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 in the Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born January 28, 1952 in Waynesboro, PA he was the son of the late Paul K. and Mary Jane Yeager Hoch. He was a graduate of James Buchanan High School with the Class of 1969. Gary was employed at Letterkenny Army...

Randal Emory

Randal Emory

Jan 31, 2024

Randal "Rick" Emory, 66, of Fayetteville, passed away surrounded by family, on January 31, 2024. Born August 3, 1957, in Waynesboro, PA. Rick was the son of the late John and Nancy Emory. Rick enjoyed dining out, golfing, motor sports and was a longtime fan of the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts and QB Johnny Unitas. He graduated in 1975 from CASHS/Franklin County...

Michael Zbikowski

Michael Zbikowski

Jan 30, 2024

Michael Richard Zbikowski, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Chambersburg, Pa. Born on November 26, 1983, in Linden, NJ, he was the beloved son of Kim Bouck and her husband, Darrin Bouck and the late Richard Zbikowski. He was a talented bodyworker and industrial painter specializing in the automotive, aircraft and heavy equipment trades. He was...

Donna Brown

Donna Brown

Jan 27, 2024

Donna Brown, 74, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born in Chambersburg PA, August 12, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Bud Pouge and Pauline Carbaugh. She is survived by two children, John A. Brown (Joy) and Jody Hoopert (Mark) both of Chambersburg; five grandchildren, John A. Brown, Jr. (Jen)...

John Thompson

John Thompson

Jan 24, 2024

John (Jack) Burnett Thompson was born on April 9, 1934 and passed away at home on January 24, 2024, surrounded by family. Born and raised in NE Washington D.C. Jack and his family would spend time in the summers on the water in the Northern Neck of Virginia. Jack only attended McKinley High for a short time, before his family...

Carl Miller

Carl Miller

Jan 24, 2024

Carl Ludwig Miller, age 89, of Chambersburg, passed peacefully on January 26, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 10, 1934, the son of William Otto Miller and Anna Marie Metzger Miller. His beloved wife of 64 years, Arlene Morrissey Miller, preceded him in death on April 13, 2021. Carl graduated from Etna High School and Carnegie (Tech)...

Mary Riggs

Mary Riggs

Jan 23, 2024

Mary Riggs, 76, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 18, 1947 in Wilmington, NC she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Nellie Mae (Riley) Smith. Mary loved hunting, fishing, cooking for family, gardening, and spending time with friends and family on game night. She is survived by two daughters,...

Taylor  Steen

Taylor Steen

Jan 22, 2024

Taylor Rae Steen, 28, of Chambersburg, PA passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 22, 2024. Born May 8, 1995 in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of Ray L. Steen Jr. and his wife, Lisa of Larkspur, CO and the late Tabitha (Myers) Steen. In addition to her father and step-mother she is survived by her boyfriend, Allen Sipes; two daughters,...

Shirley Saylor

Shirley Saylor

Jan 19, 2024

Shirley Saylor, 78, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday January 19, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital with her husband with her. Born October 9, 1945 in Windber PA she was the daughter of the late Walter Klonicke and Anna Hrink Klonicke. She is survived by her husband Allen Saylor and two children a son Keith Saylor and a daughter Sherry...

Lisa Hatch

Lisa Hatch

Jan 19, 2024

Lisa Hatch, 54, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. Born August 17, 1969 in Havre de Grace, MD she was the daughter of the late Conley Bayne Nelson and Elizabeth Jane (Monk) Boyle. Lisa graduated in 1987 from C. Milton Wright High School in Harford, MD then went on to...

Shirley Blizzard

Shirley Blizzard

Jan 15, 2024

Shirley Blizzard, 62, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Monday, January15, 2024 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born May 27, 1961 in Frederick, MD she was the daughter of the late Walter Thomas May, Sr. and Anna Mae Carbaugh May. Shirley loved being a stay-at-home mom and wife. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, adding to her cookie jar collection,...

Bonnie Ridley

Bonnie Ridley

Jan 6, 2024

Bonnie J. Ridley, 86, of Shippensburg, PA passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born March 29, 1937 in Newville, PA she was the daughter of the late Richard Montgomery and Viola (Johnson) Montgomery Keck. She is survived by three daughters, Kathryn Hawbaker, Dolly Jean Noteboom, and Darlene Brode; two sons, David Ridley and Franklin Ridley; 20...

Troy Parson

Troy Parson

Jan 6, 2024

Troy A. Parson, 54, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 27, 1969 in Chambersburg he was the son of the late Walter D. Parson and Virginia (Shaffer) Forbes. He was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 1987. Following graduation Troy was employed as a flooring...

Carl Schott

Carl Schott

Dec 31, 2023

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Joseph Argenbright

Joseph Argenbright

Dec 31, 2023

Joseph" Stephen" Argenbright, 82, passed away on December 31, 2023, at the Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA after complications from Alzheimer's/Dementia Disease. He was the youngest son to the late Arthur and Alice(Hay) Argenbright on November 16, 1941, in Chambersburg, PA. Steve attended Chambersburg Area High School. Following his high school years, he enlisted in the United States...

Gladys Brungo

Gladys Brungo

Dec 31, 2023

Gladys M Brungo, 89, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Sunday, December 31 2023 at Providence Place, Chambersburg, PA. Born November 7, 1934 in Clarksburg, WV she was the daughter of the late Clayton Ruppert and Laura Anne McCloud Longenette. She is survived by a nephew Randall Brown of Lanham MD and a niece Brenda Barbour of San Antonio TX. Arrangements...

Brian Brant

Brian Brant

Dec 31, 2023

In Loving Memory of Brian Lynn Brant It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian Brant, a much loved and cherished father, brother, and friend who departed from this world at the age of 57 on January 2, 2024. Born July 24, 1966, Brian lived a life filled with hard work, optimism, unwavering dedication and support...

Tara Price

Tara Price

Dec 30, 2023

Tara M. Price, 46, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Sunday, December 30, 2023 in her home. Born April 11, 1977 she was the daughter of the Maureen Price and late Thomas Price. Tara graduated from Linganore High School, Frederick, MD with the Class of 1995. She loved cooking, drawing and spending time with her grandchildren. Tara loved her dream home...

Sinda Wagaman

Sinda Wagaman

Dec 27, 2023

Sinda Wagaman, 61, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in Chambersburg Skilled Nursing Facility. Born October 20, 1961 in Chambersburg she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Gladys (Sweeney) Harris. She is survived by her husband, William Orr of Chambersburg; a sister, Helen Harris of Mercersburg, PA; three nieces, Beth Harris of Hanover, PA,...

Linda Besecker

Linda Besecker

Dec 23, 2023

Linda L. Besecker, 76, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 25, 1947 in Waynesboro, PA she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Hazel (Fraley) Davis. When Linda was 10 years old her mother passed away and the she moved to Chambersburg where she was raised by Norma Davis. Linda...