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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County

William Thomas "Tom" Amick

William Thomas "Tom" Amick

Apr 12, 2025

William Thomas “Tom” Amick, 87, of Chambersburg, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Born January 21, 1938, in Windber, PA, he was a son of the late Emory E. Amick and Evelyn Laura (Shoenthal) Amick.

Tom is predeceased by a brother Ted E. Amick. Surviving is his wife Louise of State College, PA; two nieces, Julia Louise Stack of Bellefonte,...

Doris M. Burgner

Doris M. Burgner

Apr 8, 2025

Doris M. Burgner, 91, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born June 22, 1933 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Paul L. and Kathryn I. Nye Pugh. Her beloved husband, Robert E. Burgner, whom she married on September 11, 1950, preceded her in death on July 21, 2003.

Doris...

Silas E. "Sam" Hollar

Silas E. "Sam" Hollar

Apr 8, 2025

Silas E. “Sam” Hollar, 83, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Born August 12, 1941, in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Frank and Pauline Divelbliss Hollar.

A US Navy veteran, Sam served honorably from 1960-64. He was employed with the United State Postal Service and also as a truck driver until his retirement. Sam...

Amelia Reigh Foley

Amelia Reigh Foley

Apr 7, 2025

Amelia Reigh Foley, of Greencastle, PA passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born November 6, 2024 in Hagerstown, MD she was the daughter of Rodolfo “Rudy” Sanchez and Summer Foley.

Amelia was a sweet blessing to her loving parents, brothers, grandparents, and other family members. Her precious memory will be cherished forever.

In addition to her parents, she...

Charles G. "Charlie" Wagner

Charles G. "Charlie" Wagner

Apr 7, 2025

Charles G. “Charlie” Wagner, 81, of Waynesboro, PA passed away on Monday April 7, 2025, at Quincy Village in Waynesboro, PA.

He was born on November 17, 1943, in Harrisburg, PA to the late Alvin G. and June M. (Kuhlwind) Wagner.

Charlie was employed by the United States Postal Service as a Postmaster in various locations. He was a graduate of Camp...

Arlene M. Wilcox

Arlene M. Wilcox

Apr 7, 2025

Arlene M. Washinger Wilcox, 89, of Chambersburg, Pa. passed away at Harmony at Hershey on April 7th, 2025. She was born March 18, 1936 in Chambersburg, the youngest of 5 children of the late John H. Washinger and Rhoda N. Cormany Washinger. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Doris A. Byers, John R. Washinger, Marian E. Bolan and...

Delores I. McNew

Delores I. McNew

Apr 5, 2025

Delores I. McNew, age 92 of Chambersburg, PA, passed away peacefully of Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Celebration Villa in Shippensburg, PA. Born March 28, 1933, in Guilford Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late James I. and Nettie R. West Ulrich.

Mrs. McNew worked at the South Mountain Restoration Center as a cook, retiring after 25 years of...

Patsy J. Moats

Patsy J. Moats

Apr 5, 2025

Patsy Jean (Myers) Moats, 89, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 in her home. Born November 30, 1935 in Greencastle, PA she was the daughter of the late Chalmer F. and Minnie Ella (Carbaugh) Myers.

She was employed as a supervisor for Eastern Products, Hagerstown, MD and later retired as a supervisor for Handy and Harmon Auto, West...

Edward P. "Ed" Hykes

Edward P. "Ed" Hykes

Apr 5, 2025

Edward P. “Ed” Hykes, 77, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home. Born May 28, 1947, in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Isabel Gilbert Hykes.

Ed served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed for 41 years as a truck driver for Lehman’s Egg...

Ronald R. "Mick" Mickey

Ronald R. "Mick" Mickey

Apr 3, 2025

Ronald R. “Mick” Mickey, 94, of Orrstown, PA, passed away on Thursday April 3, 2025, at Mercy House of Chambersburg.

He was born on February 27, 1931, in Washington D.C. to the late Harold G. and Helen R. (Bingham) Mickey.

Mick was employed by Valley Quarries as an Equipment Operator for 47 years until his retirement. He was a member of the...

Brenda J. Hess

Brenda J. Hess

Apr 3, 2025

Brenda J. Hess, 74, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at York Hospital. Born June 19, 1950, in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Jane Rollins Harrelson.

Brenda was a 1968 graduate of CASHS. She was employed as a Quality Assurance Specialist with Pet-Ritz and most recently with Giant Foods in the deli...

Harry R. Foley, Jr.

Harry R. Foley, Jr.

Apr 3, 2025

Harry R. Foley, Jr., age 62, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Born in Columbus, OH on April 8, 1962, he was the son of the late Harry R. And Viola Head Foley, Sr.

Mr. Foley was a 1980 graduate of Marion Franklin High School Class of 1980. He worked as a machine...

Esther L. Sprow

Esther L. Sprow

Apr 2, 2025

Esther L. Sprow, 90, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Wednesday April 2, 2025, at Magnolias of Chambersburg.

She was born on January 18, 1935, in East Waterford, PA to the late Rush L. and Genevieve (Burdge) Smith.

Esther was employed for 20 years as a cook at the Franklin County Nursing Home until her retirement. She was a member of Greenwood...

Janet R. Eshleman

Janet R. Eshleman

Apr 1, 2025

Janet Margaret Rotz Eshleman, 88, of The Sarah A Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle, formerly of Chambersburg, PA, was entrusted into the care of Jesus on April 1, 2025, at UPMC Carlisle Hospital with her family by her side. Born November 8, 1936, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Luther K. Rotz, Sr. and Helen McCleary Rotz.

A...

Cleda Irene Andrews

Cleda Irene Andrews

Mar 31, 2025

Cleda Irene (Kriner) Andrews, 93, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 in Transitions Shook Home, Chambersburg. Born June 23, 1931 in St. Thomas Township, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank G. and Blanche V. (McFadden) Kriner.

Irene and her husband owned and operated James W. Andrews Orchard that later became Appleway Orchards.

She is survived by...

Ruth H. Brown

Ruth H. Brown

Mar 29, 2025

Ruth H. Brown, 96, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on Saturday March 29, 2025, at Mercy House in Chambersburg, PA.

She was born on November 15, 1928, in Pinola, PA to the late John Horst and Alice Frey.

Ruth was a homemaker, but also worked at the Butcher Shoppe in Chambersburg for many years. She was an active member at St. Paul...

Gus Alexiou

Gus Alexiou

Mar 28, 2025

Gus Alexiou, 94, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Born May 18, 1930, in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late John and Efstratia Mbakalatzis Alexiou. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Diana M. Campas Alexiou, in 2023, and by his son, John Alexiou.

A proud...

Phyllis J. Brown

Phyllis J. Brown

Mar 27, 2025

Phyllis J. Brown, 89, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home. Born August 27, 1935, in Franklin, PA, Venango County, she was the daughter of the late Francis E. and Mary A. O’Polka Hores. Her beloved husband of 58 years, James H. Brown II, whom she married on September 29, 1962, preceded her in...

Clyde A. Scott

Clyde A. Scott

Mar 25, 2025

Clyde A. Scott, 91, of Chambersburg, PA, passed on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born April 25, 1933, in Todd, PA, he was a son of the late Peter Furman Scott and Anna Katherine Alexander Scott.

A US Army veteran, Clyde served honorably during the Korean War. He was previously employed with Masonic Homes, General Motors, Asbestas in...

Frances M. Kramer

Frances M. Kramer

Mar 25, 2025

Frances M. Kramer, 94, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Brookview Healthcare Center. Born July 18, 1930, in Five Forks, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Catherine Bonebrake Martin. Her beloved husband, Carl W. Kramer, preceded her in death on December 19, 1998.

Frances was a 1948 graduate of the former...

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