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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County

Thomas Walter Caskey

Thomas Walter Caskey

Jul 1, 2026

Thomas Walter Caskey, 72, of Newburg, PA passed away Wednesday, July 1 2026 peacefully at his home.  Born June, 19 1954  in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late John and Dorothy (Fridinger) Caskey.

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

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Connie F. White

Connie F. White

Jun 29, 2026

Connie F. White, 80, of Carlisle, PA passed away Monday, June  29 2026 peacefully at LeTort Spring Nursing and Rehab Carlisle.  Born April 14, 1946 in Gardners, PA she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Grace (Dennis) Guise.

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

James Robert Rider

James Robert Rider

Jun 28, 2026

James "Jim" Robert Rider, 65, of Chambersburg, passed away Sunday, June 28 2026 at the Mercy House Chambersburg. Born July 1, 1960 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Patricia (Mitchell) Rider.

Jim attended school at Chambersburg Area Senior High School. He was an Auto Detailer for many years and ran his own business. He finished...

Brenda Piper

Brenda Piper

Jun 25, 2026

Brenda Piper, 74, of Chambersburg, passed away on Thursday, June  25 2026 peacefully at her home.  Born November 11, 1951 in the Bronx, NY she was the daughter of the late Catherine Williams.

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

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Sylvia L. Anderson

Sylvia L. Anderson

Jun 23, 2026

Sylvia L. Anderson, 88, of Greencastle, passed away Tuesday June 23, 2026 peacefully at the Paramount Senior Living and Rehab Center.  Born July 11, 1937 in Sleepy Eye, MN she was the daughter of the late Henry and Hulda (Bendsten) Reierson.

She is survived by her two loving children, Paul Anderson of Greencastle, and Cynthia Guajardo of Lafayette CO.

Arrangements are entrusted...

Tequia Alyssa Andujar

Tequia Alyssa Andujar

Jun 21, 2026

Tequia Alyssa Andujar, 38, passed away Sunday June 21, 2026 peacefully at her residence. Born February 17, 1988 in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of Angela (Carson) Wingert and the late Clemente Andujar.

She is survived by her loving son, Jahmir Edwards of Chambersburg.

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

Gary M. Jones

Gary M. Jones

Jun 21, 2026

Gary M. Jones, 65, of Chambersburg, passed away Sunday June 21, 2026 peacefully at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born December 25, 1960 in Augsburg, Germany he was the son of the late John G and Evelyn (Clark) Jone.

He is survived by his loving sister Debra Hildebrand also from Chambersburg.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences may...

Leonard L. Davis Jr.

Leonard L. Davis Jr.

Jun 19, 2026

Leonard L. Davis Jr., 75, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 peacefully at the Gettysburg Nursing Home and Rehab. Born August 18, 1950 in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Leonard Leroy Davis Sr, and Clara (Persinger) Davis.

He is survived by his loving Daughter Angel Tervakoski, of Brunswick MD.

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

Catherine M. Thomas

Catherine M. Thomas

Jun 11, 2026

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Catherine M. Thomas of Chambersburg, PA formally of Cheswick, PA passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026 at Chambersburg Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Cathy was born on August 28, 1942 in New Kensington to the late John and Angeline Gavasto Dombroski.

Cathy worked for many years at Big Lots Natrona Heights. She found great joy in sewing and treasured every...

Terry Lee Wible

Terry Lee Wible

Jun 11, 2026

Terry L. Wible, 77, of Fayetteville, PA, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 30, 1948, Terry was the son of the late Donald and Betty (Locke) Wible. 

He was a graduate of St. Thomas High School. Proud to serve his country, Terry joined the Army Reserves and was honorably...

John Michael Graham

John Michael Graham

Jun 10, 2026

John Michael Graham, 79, of York Springs, PA passed away Wednesday , June 10 2026 at the Chambersburg Hospital.  Born May 20, 1947 in Blue Field, West Virginia, he was the son of the late William Greaver and Rose Bell (Stevenson) Graham.

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

Judith A. Thompson

Judith A. Thompson

Jun 7, 2026

Judith A Thompson, 84, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, in her home with her family. Judy was born on November 16, 1941, in Washington, DC to Herbert and Esther Dixon.

 She grew up with three sisters and a brother in Silver Spring, MD and attended Towson University for Elementary Education. After college, Judy married the boy next...

Joanne R. Lane Whitsel Michaels

Joanne R. Lane Whitsel Michaels

Jun 7, 2026

Joanne R. Lane Whitsel Michaels, age 91, passed peacefully on June 7, 2026 at Mercy House, Chambersburg, PA.

She was born in Three Springs, Pennsylvania on April 23, 1935 to Otis I. Lane and Mona Margaret Roher Lane. Joanne married Ralph E. Whitsel and together they raised three daughters. Joanne will be remembered as a generous, loving mother and grandmother.

After Ralph’s...

Barry Matthew George

Barry Matthew George

Jun 2, 2026

Barry Matthew George, 58, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the Waynesboro Hospital. Born October 6, 1967, in Tacoma Park, MD he was the son of Adele (Harling) Hampson and the late Burton George.

He is survived by his wife, Julie (Taetle) George, whom he had been with for 26 years; two sons, Cody and Jacob George...

Ronald Lee Kriner

Ronald Lee Kriner

May 31, 2026

Ronald Lee Kriner, 72, of Chambersburg, PA moved to his heavenly home after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his residence. Born October 23, 1953 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Kenneth, Sr. and Jean (Varner) Kriner.

He is survived by his wife Pauline R. (Metzler) Kriner, whom he shared 52 years.

Ronald is...

Susan C. Morrill

Susan C. Morrill

May 28, 2026

Susan C. Morrill, 76, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 in Chambersburg Skilled Nursing Facility. Born December 28, 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland she was the daughter of the late John Edward Morrill and Doris A. (Pierce) Ripley.

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

Joan W. Morgan

Joan W. Morgan

May 24, 2026

Joan Womble Morgan, 89, of Chambersburg, PA passed away peacefully at the Chambersburg Hospital on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Born December 12, 1936 in Hillsboro, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Thomas William and Bessie (Harward) Womble.

She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1955. Mrs. Morgan was employed by the J.C. Penney Co. for over 50 years before...

Velma A. Flick

Velma A. Flick

May 22, 2026

Velma A. Flick, 81, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Friday May 22 2026 at the Quincy Nursing Home. Born March 21, 1945 in Muncy Hills, PA she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Myers and Maybelle (Brown) Myers.

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

John G. Gerken

John G. Gerken

May 18, 2026

John G. Gerken, 92, of Summerville, SC, formerly of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026 surround by loved ones.

John was born June 8, 1933 in Port Jefferson, NY to the late John and Elizabeth Gerken.

After graduating from Sayville High School, John proudly served in the US Navy. After his military service, he joined the Suffolk County...

Ronnie A. Baughman

Ronnie A. Baughman

May 13, 2026

Ronnie A. Baughman, 58, of Greencastle, PA passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in his home. Born July 15, 1967 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Herman T. Baughman and Sarah K. (Gilliland) Summers.

He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Stephanie K. (Hida) Baughman; a nephew, Ryan A. Baughman; and several aunts, uncles...