Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dec 31, 2023
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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
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
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
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
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
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...
Tammy Fritchey
Dec 21, 2023
Tammy Fritchey, 59, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Thursday December 21, 2023 at the Holy Spirit Hospital Camp Hill. Born October 4, 1964 in Sharon PA , she was the daughter of the late Americus and Ann Baggiossi. Tammy is survived by her three children Austin, Cade, and Ana Fritchey all of Chambersburg. Arrangements are being entrusted by SimpleChoice Cremation...
Carl Jenkins
Dec 18, 2023
Carl L. Jenkins, 86, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at his residence peacefully surrounded by his family. Born April 16, 1937 at home in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, PA he was the son of the late Joseph Baldwin Jenkins and Ellen Dubbs Jenkins. Carl worked for the Chambersburg Area School District for over 27 years as...
Craig Holzinger
Dec 16, 2023
Craig K. Holzinger, 66, of Shippensburg, PA passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Chambersburg Skilled Nursing Facility. Arrangements are entrusted by SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc Chambersburg PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.simple-choicecremation.com
John Ray
Dec 6, 2023
John H. Ray Jr. 83, of Fayetteville, PA passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Born on September 14, 1940 in Columbia,SC; raised in Greeleyville SC, he was the son of the late John Henry Ray Sr and Lizzie (Harrington) Ray. John was a Vietnam Veteran who served two tours in the Vietnam War...