Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County
Jeffrey Gorman
Nov 24, 2023
Jeffrey Gorman, Sr., 66 of Fayetteville, PA passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at the Chambersburg Skilled Nursing Facility. Jeffrey was the son of the late Glen Gorman and Patsy (Bricker) Dillow. Arrangements are being entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg
Logan Gilbert
Nov 23, 2023
Logan A. Gilbert, 18, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 in WellSpan York Hospital. Born November 16, 2005 in Chambersburg he was the son of Petrina (Rakintzis) Riley and her husband Tyler of Chambersburg and Shane Gilbert and his wife Jessica of Greencastle, PA. He was currently attending Chambersburg Area Senior High School. Logan was a hard...

Steven Jenkins
Nov 22, 2023
Steven Jenkins, 52, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away November 22, 2023 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born May 26,1971 in Clarksburg, WV he was the son of Ray and Louise Jenkins. He served with the United States Marine Corps. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services, Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences...

Michael Mickley
Nov 12, 2023
Michael J. Mickley, 78, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at his home with his wife by his side. Born October 10, 1945 in Chambersburg PA. Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.simple-choicecremation.com.
Linda Ocker
Nov 9, 2023
Linda L. Ocker, 47, of Shippensburg, PA passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 17, 1976 in Chambersburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Aaron C. Ocker, Jr. and Bonnie M. (Bradnick) Ocker. She attended Chambersburg Area Schools up until 11th grade. Linda then went on to graduate from Mowersville Christian Academy, Newburg,...
Linda Henry
Nov 7, 2023
Linda Kay Henry, 73, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in her home surrounded by family and friends. Born June 6, 1950 in she was the daughter of the late Joseph Gardner and Geraldine Haid. Linda loved to go hunting and fishing with her husband, Jerry along with watching their favorite soap opera together. She enjoyed spending...
Corey McKee
Nov 4, 2023
Our darling Corey Austin McKee, 27, of Chambersburg PA, tragically left us on Saturday, November 4, 2023. He was born February 21, 1996 in Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. Corey graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the class of 2014. He loved fast, import cars; working out at the gym and spending time with his wife and son,...

Christina Garber
Nov 4, 2023
Christina J Garber, 51, Of Shippensburg, PA passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the York Wellspan Hospital. Born December 13, 1971 in Washington DC, she was the daughter of William Edward Fletcher and Nancy Taylor. Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.simple-choicecremation.com
Vickie Shaak
Oct 18, 2023
Vickie Elaine Shaak beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and sister passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the age of 71. Vickie was born on December 9, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Grace Lehman. Vickie is preceded in death by her husband, Terry Shaak. She is survived by her daughters Lori Shaak and Kelly Rosenberry (husband...
James Kortisses
Oct 16, 2023
James P. “Jim” Kortisses, 71, of South Mountain, PA passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. Born November 27, 1951 in Baltimore County, MD he was the son of the late Paul J. and Kathryn I. (Smith) Kortisses. He was employed as a computer specialist for Gettysburg College and Mount St. Mary’s University. Jim...

George Scheitrum
Oct 16, 2023
George Andrew Scheitrum Jr. (Andy) died on October 16, 2023 at the age of 80 at home, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents, Anna Marie (Stanmier) Scheitrum and George Andrew Scheitrum, Sr. and his brother, Gary Allen Scheitrum (Barbara). Born August 9, 1943 and raised in Abington he graduated from Abington High School and attended Penn State. He...

Benjamin Zilliot
Oct 16, 2023
Benjamin C. Zilliot, 19, of New Oxford, PA and formerly of Latrobe, PA passed away Monday, October 16 2023. Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services of Chambersburg. Online condolences may be expressed at simple-choicecremation.com.
Elbert Jones
Oct 12, 2023
Elbert L. Jones, Jr., 42, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born December 30, 1980 in Chambersburg, he was the son of Elbert L. Jones, Sr. and Theresa (Crist) Jones. Elbert had a great sense of humor and loved making people laugh. He also enjoyed playing basketball with his friends. In addition to...

Geraldine Faith
Oct 9, 2023
Geraldine E. Faith, 90, a lifelong resident of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Born June 20, 1933 in Montgomery Township, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Minnie E. (Clever) Bennett. She attended Mercersburg Area Schools and graduated from Chambersburg Hospital School of Nursing in 1954 as a Licensed Practical...
Doris Palmer
Oct 9, 2023
Doris Anna Palmer, 85, of Greencastle, PA passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at the Chambersburg Skilled Nursing Facility. Born May 16, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Doris Smith North. She was employed for a number of years at Sears Department Stores as a cashier. Doris is survived by two sons Gregory...
Joanne Weber
Oct 7, 2023
Joanne M. Weber, 68, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Chambersburg Skilled Nursing and Rehab Facility. Born March 10, 1955 in Port Jefferson, NY she was daughter of late Joseph Larosa and Catherine Fedele D’Orsi and her husband Robert D’Orsi who raised her. Joanne enjoyed watching old movies and game shows, making jewelry with...
Ray Breakall
Sep 27, 2023
Ray A. Breakall, Sr., 88, of Mercersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at his son’s home in Hancock, MD. Born March 6, 1935 in Hancock, He was the son of the late Leo Breakall and Mabel Patton. He loved his wife Nellie, walking his faithful companion dog, Willie. Ray was a hardworking and still was working part time...
Gary Murray
Sep 22, 2023
Gary “George” Murray, 74, of Greencastle, PA passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born July 31, 1949 in Frederick, MD he was the son of the late Lewis D. Murray, Sr. and Betty (Bartlett) Murray. He was a graduate of Frederick High School, Frederick. From 1969 until 1972 Mr. Murray proudly served his country during Vietnam...

Wendi Taylor
Sep 17, 2023
Wendi R. Taylor, 58, of Chambersburg, PA passed away September 17, 2023 in her home. Born January 31, 1965 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Richard C. and Donna (Vanpelt) Taylor. Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services, Chambersburg. Online condolences may be expressed at simple-choicecremation.com.
Tammy Beatty
Sep 16, 2023
Tammy Lynne Beatty, 61, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill, PA. Born July 16, 1962 in Hagerstown, MD she was the daughter of the late Ray and Thelma (Boyer) Oldham. Tammy loved to go to the beach with her family. She enjoyed painting, sewing, watching T.V., and most of all...