1938
Bruce
2023
Bruce Jacobs
August 17, 1938 — November 12, 2023
Bruce J. Jacobs, 85, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 17, 1938 in Waterloo, IA he was the son of the late Paul and Thelma (Levine) Jacobs.
He was a graduate of the Chambersburg High School with the Class of 1956. Bruce was employed as a tool maker at Mack Truck, Hagerstown, MD. He retired in 2001 after 39 years of service. He was a member of the Marine Corps, the Chambersburg Club, and the Moose Lodge #842. Bruce enjoyed hunting and traveling to Canada and out West to hunt. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
He is survived by two children, Kim M. Jacobs and Jay Jacobs (Lori Golden) both of Chambersburg; three grandsons, Jason, Zachary, and Trey Jacobs; two great-grandchildren, Luna and Atlas; three siblings; Dennis Jacobs of Chambersburg, Ian Jacobs of Barnstable, MA, and Dee Martin of Chambersburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two siblings, Brian Jacobs and Lydith Morrette.
Services will be held 1:30 PM, Friday, November 17, 2023 in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202 with Rev. Dr. A. Robert Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Norland Cemetery, Chambersburg.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Friday afternoon in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org.
Online condolences may be expressed at geiselfuneralhome.com.
He was a graduate of the Chambersburg High School with the Class of 1956. Bruce was employed as a tool maker at Mack Truck, Hagerstown, MD. He retired in 2001 after 39 years of service. He was a member of the Marine Corps, the Chambersburg Club, and the Moose Lodge #842. Bruce enjoyed hunting and traveling to Canada and out West to hunt. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
He is survived by two children, Kim M. Jacobs and Jay Jacobs (Lori Golden) both of Chambersburg; three grandsons, Jason, Zachary, and Trey Jacobs; two great-grandchildren, Luna and Atlas; three siblings; Dennis Jacobs of Chambersburg, Ian Jacobs of Barnstable, MA, and Dee Martin of Chambersburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two siblings, Brian Jacobs and Lydith Morrette.
Services will be held 1:30 PM, Friday, November 17, 2023 in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202 with Rev. Dr. A. Robert Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Norland Cemetery, Chambersburg.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Friday afternoon in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org.
Online condolences may be expressed at geiselfuneralhome.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Bruce Jacobs, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, November 17, 2023
12:30 - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)
Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Inc.
Service
Friday, November 17, 2023
Starts at 1:30 pm (Eastern time)
Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home
Guestbook
Photo Gallery
Visits: 3
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors