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G. Craig Whitfield

G. Craig Whitfield

Mar 22, 2025

G. Craig Whitfield, 80, of Chambersburg, passed away at 11:38 AM on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Born on February 7, 1945, in Broad Top City, Huntington County, he was the son of the late Earl and Roberta Williams Whitfield.

Craig worked for Chambersburg Auto Body Shop for 24 years before taking ownership in 1988. He...

Lee L. Cusmano

Lee L. Cusmano

Mar 22, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lee L. Cusmano, age 78, of Chambersburg, PA who passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025 at Paramount Rehabilitation in Fayetteville, PA. Lee was born on October 28, 1946 in Elizabeth NJ., to Carmine and Connie Cusmano (Nee LaTorre).

Lee’s youth was filled with fun times in the great outdoors,...

Robert F. Eslinger

Robert F. Eslinger

Mar 21, 2025

Robert Franklin Eslinger, age 90, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Providence Place in Chambersburg, PA. Born September 30, 1934, in Lemoyne, PA, he was the son of the late Frank P. Eslinger and Bertha M. (Deckman, Eslinger) D’Arcy. Mr. Eslinger was a 1953 graduate of the Chambersburg Area High School and the DeVry Technical...

Pamela Cassada

Pamela Cassada

Mar 20, 2025

Pamela (Pam) Love Cassada was born 27th March, 1961 in Manchester, England. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Chrystor (Chris) Cassada; her daughter, Bailey Cassada; and her son, Alexander Cassada. She is also survived by her parents, Frank and Eileen Love; her brothers, Neil and Mark Love; sister, Jayne Hodgson; and sisters-in-law, Joanne and Sue, in addition...

Linda I. Gossert

Linda I. Gossert

Mar 19, 2025

Linda I. Gossert, 73, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 under hospice care while at SpiriTrust Lutheran after a 14.5 year battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Born January 23, 1952 in Waynesboro, PA she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Joyce (Eckstein) Adams.

She was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the...

Gabriel Alan Eby-Espinosa

Gabriel Alan Eby-Espinosa

Mar 19, 2025

Gabriel Alan Eby-Espinosa, of Shippensburg, PA passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Born September 3, 2024 in CHOP he was the son of Colin L. Eby and Mariana Espinosa-Espinoza.

Gabriel was a miraculous blessing to his family. He was loved, touching the lives of all who met him, and the memory of him will...

Phillis A. Gayman

Phillis A. Gayman

Mar 17, 2025



Phillis A. Gayman, 87, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Monday March 17, 2025, at her home.

She was born on October 3, 1937, in Chambersburg, PA, to the late Paul and Anna (Hawbaker) Myers.

Phillis was an active member of the King Street Church in Chambersburg, PA serving on the decorating committee and attending their New Life Sunday School. Phillis was...

Phyllis M. Keyes Purvis

Phyllis M. Keyes Purvis

Mar 13, 2025

Phyllis M. Keyes Purvis, 86, of Chambersburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at her home. Born April 7, 1938 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Tasker and Evelyn Nettie Keyes. Her beloved husband, Eugene C. “Pete” Purvis, whom she married on December 23, 1960, preceded her in death on November...

Marilyn Jane Miller

Marilyn Jane Miller

Mar 13, 2025

Marilyn Jane Miller, 86, of Chambersburg, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Brookview Healthcare Center. Born June 18, 1938, in Allentown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Carl J. and Charlotte Boyer Swartz. Her beloved husband, Charles Eugene Miller, whom she married on January 8, 2005, preceded her in death on August 16, 2018.

Marilyn was a...

Steven M. Quivers

Steven M. Quivers

Mar 12, 2025

Steven M. Quivers, 68, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday March 12, 2025, at his home.

He was born on October 19, 1956, in Chambersburg, PA to John E. Quivers, Sr. and the late Anna M. “Marg” (Rideout) Quivers.

He was a 1975 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School and later went on to attend Hagerstown Community College and Penn...

Philip R. Meck

Philip R. Meck

Mar 12, 2025

Philip R. Meck, 88, of Fayetteville, PA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, after out-living all of his doctor’s expectations. Born January 15, 1937, in Huntingdon, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Barbara E. VonMoose Meck. His beloved wife, Arlene Shauf Meck, preceded him in death on November 5, 1996.

Philip...

Doris Irene "Dorie" Bartholomew

Doris Irene "Dorie" Bartholomew

Mar 11, 2025

Doris Irene “Dorie” Bartholomew, age 81, of Chambersburg, PA slipped away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at her sister’s home, while surrounded by her loving family. Born August 9, 1943, in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Myron L. and Violet L. Ickes Sollenberger.

Dorie was a 1961 graduate of CASHS, she went on to pursue a...

Dennis L. Cump

Dennis L. Cump

Mar 10, 2025

Dennis L. Cump, 81, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born February 9, 1944 in Waynesboro, PA he was the son of the late Glen L. and Margaret C. (Sellers) Cump.

He was a graduate of Greencastle High School with the Class of 1962. Denny was employed as a machinist for Fairchild and Grove...

Betty J. Kriner

Betty J. Kriner

Mar 10, 2025

Betty J. Kriner, 80, of St. Thomas, PA, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born November 19, 1944, in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Paul M. and Laura Scott Carbaugh. Her beloved husband, William F. Kriner, preceded her in death on January 8, 2020.

Betty was employed in the press room and as...

Gary A. Staley

Gary A. Staley

Mar 8, 2025

Gary A. Staley, 75, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Born October 10, 1949, in Mechanicsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond Oscar and Elizabeth Gertrude (Killick) Staley.

Gary was a 1968 graduate of East Pennsboro High School where he played baseball and basketball. A US Army veteran, Gary served honorably during Vietnam from...

Harry E. Way

Harry E. Way

Mar 7, 2025

Harry E. Way, 80, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 in his home. Born February 1, 1945 in Reading, PA he was the son of the late Harry Enos and Elaine M. (Rineer) Way.

He was a graduate of Reading Senior High School with the Class of 1963. Harry was employed as an accountant for Exide Battery, Reading,...

Robert B. Nead

Robert B. Nead

Mar 6, 2025

Robert B. “Brian” Nead, 54, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born March 18, 1970 in Chambersburg he was the son of the late Donald and Donna (Short) Nead.

Brian was employed as a cook and at ACE Beer Distributor. Most recently he was employed at FedEx as a delivery manager. Brian was a...

Robert L. "Bob" Nitterhouse

Robert L. "Bob" Nitterhouse

Mar 5, 2025

Robert L. “Bob” Nitterhouse, 86, of Chambersburg, passed away on Wednesday morning, March 5, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 14, 1938 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Robert T. Nitterhouse, Jr. and Dorothy V. Lehman Nitterhouse.

Bob was a 1956 graduate of CASHS. A US Navy veteran, he served honorably from 1956 – 59. He was...

Betty J. Stumbaugh

Betty J. Stumbaugh

Mar 4, 2025

Betty J. Stumbaugh, 92, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday March 4, 2025, at the Shook Home in Chambersburg, PA

She was born on April 20, 1932, in Chambersburg, PA to the late Samuel and Lottie Irene Miller

Betty was a charter member at the Open Door Church in Chambersburg, PA. She also enjoyed baking, gardening, and yardwork.

She is survived by...

Pierre M. Alexandre

Pierre M. Alexandre

Mar 3, 2025

Pierre M. Alexandre, 70, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on Monday March 3, 2025, at Chambersburg Hospital.

He was born on January 22, 1955, in Arcahaie, Haiti to the late Chery and Oxane (Cajuste) Alexandre.

Pierre attended God is my Shepherd Church in Leogane, Haiti. He was employed as a chef at a prison and also served as a pastor

He is survived...

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