Darrell Burkholder

Darrell L. Burkholder, age 41, of Chambersburg died after suffering severe injuries from a hit and run on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Born August 9, 1977, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Michael Frazier and Bonita S. Burkholder.

Despite his lifetime of personal difficulties, Darrell was ambitious and always ready to visit and make friends. His mother passed away when he was young and he reconnected with his father later in life. Darrell was raised by his grandfather, Lloyd, and step grandmother, Enid. He graduated from Chambersburg Area School District in 1996 and worked independently in the Chambersburg area.

Darrell is survived by his step grandmother, Enid Burkholder, his friend, Barbara Edwards, step aunts, Kari Myrold (Loren Schwinghammer) and Kirsten Cruikshank (Daniel Cruikshank); cousins; and many extended relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Darrell was preceded in death by a Uncle, Daniel Burkholder; Grandfather Lloyd Burkholder; Grandmother, Betty Burkholder; and step aunt, Kathy Omdahl. The family would like to sincerely thank the Chambersburg Police Department and Darrell's caregivers at York Trauma Center during this difficult time.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 24, 2018, at 11 AM at Calvary United Methodist Church, 150 Norlo Dr., Fayetteville, PA, where Rev. Suzanne Elliott will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Private interment will follow in Parklawns Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Chambersburg, PA.