Obituaries

Sep 3, 2017

Peggy A. Loyd, age 82, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Michaux Manor. Born in Roanoke, VA on January 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John Robert and Glenna MacDonald Brunk Brooks. Peggy was a 1957 graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Home Economics. She worked as a teacher for...

Sep 3, 2017

Sally G. (Faith) Bowling, 73, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, September 3, 2017 at ManorCare Health Services following a courageous battle of more than 30 years with Multiple Sclerosis. Born February 8, 1944 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Richard J. Faith, Sr. and Grace E. Fogal Faith. Sally was a 1961 graduate...

Sep 2, 2017

Raymond J. Fleming, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his home. Born July 15, 1944 in East Waterford, PA, he was a son of the late John and Ada Fleming. His beloved wife, Bonnie L. Poe Fleming, preceded him in death on November 2, 2016. Ray was the owner/operator of Ray’s Produce/Greenhouse. A master carpenter,...

Sep 2, 2017

Roberta L. Happel, age 80, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at the Chambersburg Hospital on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Born February 2, 1937, in Antrim Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eldridge Buchanan and Etta Mae Hager Snyder. A data processor, Mrs. Happel worked at Letterkenny Army Depot for 19 years, retiring in 1998. She enjoyed spending...

Sep 1, 2017

Betty L. Byers, 89, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017, at Shook Home. Born April 29, 1928 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Anna (Zimmerman) Kendle. Betty was a graduate of Chambersburg High School. She was a licensed beautician and was employed as such for a number of years. She was...

Sep 1, 2017

Donna M. Truett, age 70, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born January 10, 1947, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Ethel Foreman Diehl Reeder. Ms. Truett was a 1966 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior high School. She worked at Knouse Foods for 25 years, retiring...

Aug 31, 2017

Richard “Dick” Allen Kiel (LTC, US Army Ret.) died August 31, 2017 very peacefully with his wife Bonnie at his side. He was born on January 2, 1927 and was the son of the late Merwin A. Kiel and Ella Galbraith Kiel and grew up on a farm in southwest Minnesota. Following graduation from high school, he enlisted in the...

Aug 31, 2017

H. Roger Talhelm, 67, of Chambersburg, PA, died unexpectedly on Thursday evening, August 31, 2017, at his home. Born September 26, 1949, in Waynesboro, PA, he was a son of the late Harry “Bub” and Thelma Virginia Hoffman Talhelm. Roger was a 1967 graduate of the Greencastle-Antrim High School and served in Vietnam with the US Marine Corps from December...

Aug 29, 2017

JoAnna E. “Kerry” Wolfe, 73, of Mercersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at Fulton County Medical Center. Born April 16, 1944 in Frederick, MD, she was a daughter of the late Matthew Robert and Edythe Geraldine Simmons Kerrigan. Kerry was a 1962 graduate of Frederick High School. She was the owner of Wolfe’s Crafts, a ceramics and...

Aug 28, 2017

Lawrence A. (Larry) Pittsnogle departed his earthly life on August 28, 2017at home in Menno Haven Retirement Community, Chambersburg PA while under the care of SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care. He was born in Martinsburg, WV on March 17, 1937 and lived most of his life in Martinsburg. Larry relocated to Menno Haven 14 years ago. He was the youngest child...

Aug 27, 2017

Clifford L. Ellis, age 94, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born January 21, 1923, in Spickard, MO, he was the son of the late Clifford and Cepha Fitzpatrick Ellis. Mr. Ellis was a U.S. Army veteran serving honorably during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, retiring in 1983, as a Master Sergeant. He...

Aug 27, 2017

Matthew L. Deller, 33 of Fannettsburg, PA, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at York Hospital. Born September 10, 1983 in Waynesboro, PA, he was a son of Patricia Yocum Preso of Fannettsburg. Matthew was a graduate of the James Buchanan High School and was employed at Harley-Davidson in York. He enjoyed music. In addition to his mother, he...

Aug 26, 2017

Brian E. Helman, 51, of Chambersburg, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Select Specialty Hospital in Camp Hill, PA. Born December 17, 1965 in Chambersburg, he was the son of Darlene K. Helman and the late Donald E. Helman. Brian was a 1984 graduate of CASHS. He was US Navy veteran and throughout his tour of duty, he...

Aug 24, 2017

Our dear beloved baby girl, Pamela Jo Steck, was welcomed into this world on January 20, 1974. She was a true blessing from God and greatly loved. She was a 1992 graduate of Fannett-Metal High School. Early in her life, she was employed as an IT Specialist at Letterkenny Army Depot. She enjoyed the beach, dolphins and sea turtles. She...

Aug 23, 2017

E. Gale Monn, 77, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at her home. Born March 11, 1940 in Altoona, PA, she was a daughter of the late Paul Usevius and Dorothy Louise Hendrickson Bowser. Gale was a 1961 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School and was employed as a custodian with the Chambersburg Area School...

Aug 23, 2017

James R. White, 79, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born May 26, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late James M. and Mildred Pfeifle White. Jim was a 1956 graduate of Hampton High School in Allison Park, PA. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Geology from Penn...

Aug 22, 2017

Aug 20, 2017

Thomas George Pastor, 80, of Fayetteville, PA, and formerly of Glassport, PA, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born November 10, 1936 in Glassport, PA, he was the son of the late George and Anastasia Zakczewski Pastor. Tom was a graduate of Glassport High School and attended both Penn State and Duquesne Universities. He served honorably...

Aug 20, 2017

Donald E. “Donnie” Brechbill, age 60, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Born October 25, 1956, in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Enos and Ethel Brechbill. A custom cabinet maker, Donnie loved wood working, he dedicated 26 years to the trade, working for Lynn Armstrong Cabinets last. He enjoyed cars,...

Aug 18, 2017

Raymond Clifford “R.C.” Shoemaker, age 89, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at Menno Haven on Friday, August 18, 2017. Born in Upper Strasburg, PA on July 30, 1928, he was the son of the late Thaddeus “T.S.” Shoemaker and Beulah I. College Shoemaker. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, R.C. served honorably and was discharged for medical reasons. He was later...