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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County

Eric Payne

Eric Payne

May 30, 2018

Eric J. Payne, 87, of Marion, PA, passed away Wednesday evening, May 30, 2018, at his home. Born May 27, 1931, in Shropshire County, Wellington, United Kingdom, he was a son of the late Thomas and Violet Brooks Payne. Eric grew up in the United Kingdom, coming to the United States when he was 18 years old. He moved to...

Joan DeFonzo

Joan DeFonzo

May 27, 2018

Joan L. DeFonzo passed away at Quincy Village, Waynesboro, PA on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Joan was born April 10, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA. Joan was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Catherine Frank Vogel, pre-deceased by first husband William K. Bogler, second husband, George J. DeFonzo and sister Barbara A. Burford. Mother of, William A. Bogler (Robin), Thomas...

Arlene Overcash

Arlene Overcash

May 26, 2018

Arlene I. Overcash, age 95, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Quincy Village. Born April 7, 1923, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Iva M. Frey Mahon. Mrs. Overcash was a 1941 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School. She worked as a nurse’s aide for a number of years, retiring...

Charles Schroeder

Charles Schroeder

May 25, 2018

Charles “Chuck” White Schroeder, 74, of Chambersburg, died on Friday, May 25, 2018. Born on June 10, 1943 in York, PA, he was a son of the late Robert Kraus and Gloria (White) Schroeder. Chuck graduated from York Suburban High School in 1961 and the West Chester State College in 1965. Immediately following college, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine...

Thelma Nuschke

Thelma Nuschke

May 25, 2018

Thelma L. Nuschke, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away Friday evening, May 24, 2018 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born March 8, 1928 in Bogata, Texas, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Lora Conine Brumley. Her beloved husband of 67 years, Paul L. Nuschke, preceded her in death on April 21, 2014. As an active and...

Richard Williams

Richard Williams

May 24, 2018

Richard C. “Dick” Williams, age 84, of East Waterford, PA, entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2018, at the Brookline Nursing Home in Mifflintown, PA. Born August 18, 1933, in Blairs Mills, he was a son of the late Irvin “Ted” and Mary Smith Williams. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Dick served honorably during the Korean Conflict, stationed in...

Donald Fogelsanger

Donald Fogelsanger

May 24, 2018

Donald Herbert Fogelsanger, 84, of Chambersburg, PA, went to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Born January 16, 1934, he was a son of the late Reuben and Martha Hartman Fogelsanger. Don was a 1951 graduate of Shippensburg High School. He continued his education at Elizabethtown College, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, graduating in...

Philip Reynolds

Philip Reynolds

May 23, 2018

”May the Force will be with you Always”- Obi-Wan Kenobi. Philip Kenneth Reynolds IV, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at his home. Born May 19, 1988, in Baltimore, MD, he is the son of Philip K. Reynolds III and Kimberlie Rigsby Polis. Philip worked as a Correctional Officer at the Roxbury Correctional Institute. He...

Helen Showalter

Helen Showalter

May 21, 2018

Helen L. Besecker Showalter, age 94, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018, at Magnolia’s Assisted Living. Born June 19, 1923, in Fayetteville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Horace and Cora Coble Besecker. Mrs. Showalter was a 1941 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School. She worked as a draftsman at the former Chambersburg...

Richard Rock

Richard Rock

May 16, 2018

Richard E. Rock, Sr., 91 of Chambersburg, PA, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Menno Haven. Born April 26, 1927 in Pond Bank, he was a son of the late Millard E. and Beatrice V. Stoops Rock. His beloved wife, Betty Pensinger Rock, preceded him in death on January 31, 1981. A US Navy...

Jo elaine Reffner

Jo elaine Reffner

May 16, 2018

Jo elaine Reffner, 79, of Chambersbug, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Hershey Medical Center. Born February 4, 1939 in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Miriam Kanarr and David Funk. She was a 1957 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. A homemaker most of her life, she had been employed with the TB...

Robert Hoover

Robert Hoover

May 16, 2018

Robert S. Hoover, 91, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Wednesday evening, May 16, 2018 at Quincy Village. Born in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Elam G. and Mary Sollenberger Hoover. Mr. Hoover was a graduate of the Chambersburg High School class of 1944. He began employment at TB Woods Sons, Co. and was employed there for 46...

C. Reed Caldwell

C. Reed Caldwell

May 15, 2018

C. Reed Caldwell, 79, of Fort Loudon, and formerly of Orrstown, PA, passed away Tuesday evening, May 15, 2018 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born April 12, 1939 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late L. Reed and Jean Wagner Caldwell. Reed was a 1957 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. A self-employed plumber for more than 30...

Alan Marion

Alan Marion

May 14, 2018

Alan Carmine Marion, 88, born August 9th, 1929 went to be with his Lord and he Beloved wife Lois Marie, who died March 11th 2016. He is survived by son Gary and wife, Debbie, four grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are with the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home 333 Falling Spring Rd. Chambersburg, PA. Visitation will be held...

James Schieber

James Schieber

May 13, 2018

James C. Schieber, 20, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. Born October 2, 1997 in Alexandria, Virginia, he was the son of Jonathan E. and Michelle Osborne Hildebrand. James was currently employed at Benny’s Italian Restaurant in Chambersburg and had previously worked at Giacomo’s Italian Restaurant in Fayetteville. He was an avid gamer; a Star Wars fanatic;...

Samuel Fitz

Samuel Fitz

May 13, 2018

Samuel S. Fitz, 64, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Sunday morning, May 13, 2018 at Hershey Medical Center. Born January 19, 1954 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Samuel A. and Winifred Fitz. Sam was a 1972 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. He was currently employed at Cumberland Truck and Equipment Company in Carlisle...

Earl Eckenrode

Earl Eckenrode

May 13, 2018

Earl Elmer Eckenrode, age 93, of Amberson, PA, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 13, 2018, with his family by his side. Born in Amberson, on September 30, 1924, he was a son of the late John Elmer and Margaret Varner Eckenrode. A WWII veteran, Mr. Eckenrode served honorably in the U.S. Army. He was a farmer, but...

Charlotte Straley

Charlotte Straley

May 12, 2018

Charlotte Louise “Sis” Straley, age 92 of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Born in Brownsville, PA on June 24, 1925, she was the last surviving child of the late John Henry and Catherine Ketterman Carey. Mrs. Straley was a homemaker most of her adult life, however prior to having children, she worked at...

Edward  Zimmeraman

Edward Zimmeraman

May 10, 2018

Edward C. Zimmerman, 80, went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lebanon, PA, on June 10, 1937, to the late Richard P. and Kathryn (Wilhelm) Zimmerman. He was a graduate of Lebanon High School class of 1955, and Pennsylvania State University class of 1959, with a B.A. degree...

Evelyn Neil

Evelyn Neil

May 10, 2018

Evelyn Joanne Neil, age 64, of Spring Run, PA, passed away at her home unexpectedly on Thursday, May 10, 2018. Born in Chambersburg on August 22, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Cleveland and Jane Reed Neil. Evelyn was a homemaker most of her adult life, she enjoyed working on puzzles, watching TV, and taking walks. She is...