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James Jay Lowe
Feb 13, 2026
James Jay Lowe, 85, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday February 13, 2026. Born November 10, 1940 in Logansport, Indiana he was the son of the late Gerald R. and Lois E. (Kramer) Lowe, and was raised in Columbus, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy (Owen) Lowe, and a daughter, Karen Lowe of Towson, MD. In...
Patricia Ann Watson
Feb 12, 2026
Patricia Ann (Keating) Watson, 75, of Carlisle, PA passed away Thursday, February 12 2026 at the UPMC Hospital Carlisle. Born November 18, in Pittsburgh PA, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Ila May (Obrien) Keating.
She is survived by four children, Tonia Elliott, Matthew J. Watson, Travis J Watson, and Monique Ettinger.
Arrangements are being entrusted to SimpleChoice...
Aletta C. Freeman
Feb 11, 2026
Aletta (Carnahan) Freeman, 77, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Wednesday, February 11 2026 with her family around her at Mercy House Chambersburg. Born July 19 1948 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the date Louis and Gladys (Hornbaker) Carnahan.
Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. Chambersburg. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.simple-choicecremation.com.
Fay Christine Hatmaker
Feb 8, 2026
Fay Christine (Grady) Hatmaker, 94, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 peacefully at the Mercy House Chambersburg. Born April 19, 1931 in Culpeper, VA she was the daughter of the late Thomas William and Mable (Brown) Grady.
She is survived by two sons, Gregory Grady Hatmaker (Sue) Chambersburg and Michael Wilber Hatmaker Fayetteville.
Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation...
Jeanette Grace Garner
Feb 5, 2026
Jeanette Grace Garner, 81, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, after a brief illness, on February 5, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.
Born on March 7, 1944, in Fannettsburg, Pennsylvania, Jeanette was the daughter of the late Woodrow W. Wood and Erma V. (Stake) Wood, and was one of...
Preston Garth Bellows
Jan 31, 2026
Preston Garth Bellows, 91, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 peacefully at Paramount Personal Care. Born May 6, 1934 in Hindsdale, Illinois he was the son of the late Samuel and Nellie (Multer) Bellows.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Joan (Campbell) Bellows; six children, Julie Arnold (Ted), Timothy Bellows (Tina), Todd Bellows (Jodi),...
Edward Leo Clark
Jan 28, 2026
Edward L. Clark, 79, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home in his favorite chair, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.
Born on December 4, 1946, Edward was the son of the late Ward Leo Clark and Viola Evelyn King, and was one of eleven children. From an early age, he learned the value of hard work, loyalty,...
Paul E. Faith
Jan 28, 2026
Paul Edward Faith, 77, of Waynesboro, and formerly of Mercersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 peacefully at Mercy House Chambersburg after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born October 7, 1948 in Hagerstown, MD he was the son of the late Joseph Norris and Erminna Viola (Miller) Faith.
In his youth, Paul and several of his brothers engaged...
Doris Wynette Laws
Jan 28, 2026
Doris Wynette Laws, 82, of Waynesboro, PA, went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Quincy Home. Born December 27, 1943 in Kibler Valley, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William G. (Jim) and Mabel L. (Wilson) Bowman.
She is survived by her loving husband, Pal A. Laws, married for 58 years, 7 months; her...
Gary Henschel
Jan 25, 2026
Gary Henschel, 69, of Chambersburg, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 peacefully in his home. Born December 3, 1956 in Boston, MA he was the son of the late George H. and Doris (Ramsdell) Henschel.
He is survived by his wife and soulmate of over 46 years, Susan (Evans) Henschel; three sons, Jason Henschel of Chambersburg, Joshua Henschel (Heidi) of Greenvillage,...
Sarah Patricia Negley
Jan 15, 2026
Sarah Patricia “Pat” (Goodhart) Negley, 90, of Carlisle, PA passed away Thursday January 15, 2026, at the UPMC Hospital Carlisle. Born October 2, 1935, in Plainfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Myrtle (Evelhoch) Goodhart.
She is survived by her daughter, LoriEllen Orr (Stephen Griffith) of Carlisle and a stepson, Loren E. Negley, Jr. (Ralph Cangelosi) of...
Todd Michael Barnhart
Jan 10, 2026
Todd Michael Barnhart, 56, of Mercersburg PA, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at his residence. Born February 1, 1969 in Hagerstown MD, he was the son of late Robert William and Jolene (Garver) Barnhart II.
He graduated from North Hagerstown High School with the Class of 1987 where he was on the wrestling team. Todd loved the outdoors from hunting,...
Jennifer Renee Daymude
Jan 7, 2026
Jennifer “Jenny” Renee Daymude, 41, of Chambersburg, PA passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Born February 19, 1984, at the Bethesda Military Base, Bethesda, MD she was the daughter of Edward and Vickie (Sherman) Cramer. Jenny was a beautiful spirited person with a big heart.
She is survived by her husband Frank Daymude.
In addition to her...
Clyde Dixon Snyder
Jan 7, 2026
Clyde Dixon Snyder, 75, of Greencastle, PA passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 peacefully in his home. Born February 6, 1950 in San Fransico, CA he was the son of the late William and Nadine (Horsh) Snyder.
He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Mila (Brandl) Snyder; two children, Zach, and Alex Snyder; stepson, Chris Bennett; two grandchildren,...
Tammy Lynn Nealley
Jan 6, 2026
Tammy Lynn Nealley, 62, of Chambersburg, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born May 21, 1963 in Burlington, VT, she was the daughter of Christine (Manning) Savage and the late Robert Savage.
She is preceded in death by her son Thomas Savage who passed away in 2016.
Tammy is survived by her loving husband, Todd Nealley and was...
Jayne Laman
Jan 5, 2026
Jayne H. Laman, 78, of Chambersburg, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Mercy House in Chambersburg. Born February 20, 1947 in Eldorado, AR she was the daughter of the late Dempsey and Gertrude (McKnight) Norris.
She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Harry Laman; daughter, Kimberly Newcomer (Tyler); son, Michael Akers (Krista); two stepchildren, Buffie Freeman and...
George J. Garvin
Dec 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of George Jeffrey Garvin 1/16/1936 - 12/30/2025
For 63 years, Jeff was married to the love of his life, Wilma Garvin. Their enduring marriage served as the foundation of a large, devoted family. He was a steadfast provider who worked hard to ensure those he loved were always cared for.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Wilma; his...
Robert Charles DenHerder
Dec 30, 2025
Robert Charles Den Herder, 89, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born February 25, 1936 in Passaic, NJ he was the son of the late Cornelius and Alice (Puff) DenHerder.
He is survived by two children, Beth Farrell and Robert DenHerder both from NJ.
Arrangements are being entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg....
Stuart Royal Parks
Dec 27, 2025
Stuart R. "Stu" Parks, 71, of Waynesboro, PA left us peacefully on December 27, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born in 1954 in Chicago, spending his early years in Indiana. In 1964, his family moved to Thurmont, MD, and thereafter to Blue Ridge Summit, PA graduating from Waynesboro High School in 1972.
Stu is survived by his cherished wife, Michele...
Troy Anthony Williams
Dec 24, 2025
Troy Anthony Williams, 56, of St. Thomas, PA passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in his home. Born April 22, 1969 in Chambersburg, PA he was the son of the late William Roy Williams, Jr., Mary Ellen (Teal) Lawes, and his step-father Keith Lawes.
He is survived by his son Elijah Toney-Williams; his fiancé of 26 years Stacy Keith; Stacy’s children...
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