Obituaries

Jun 2, 2017

May 31, 2017

Sharon D. Young, 61, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 31, 2017, in her home. Born October 6, 1955, she is the youngest daughter of the late Kathleen Bayer and the late John Bayer Sr. Sharon is survived by her husband, Marvin R. Young; children Blair K. Young and Alexander M. Young; sister, Bonnie Garrett; sister, Audrey Willard (Joe); brother,...

May 31, 2017

Lillian Marie Jonas (Altvater), 92, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on May 31, 2017. She was the daughter of Charles and Eloise Altvater, of Baltimore, MD. Lillian was preceded in death by Edward Sr., her husband of fifty-one years and her youngest brother, Frances. She is survived by her younger brother, William (Quantico, MD); two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward Jr...

May 29, 2017

Mary M. Smith, age 90, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at her home on Monday, May 29, 2017. Born in Chambersburg, PA on December 22, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Norman J. and Elsie M. Pine Eshelman. A homemaker most of her life, Mrs. Smith worked at the former Chambersburg Laundry for a number of years. She...

May 29, 2017

Charles F. King, Jr., 60, of Fayetteville, PA and formerly of York, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chambersburg. Born November 6, 1956 in York, he was a son of Charles F., Sr. and June Hoke King of Fayetteville. He was a graduate of York Suburban High School and went on to...

May 29, 2017

Jean B. Wise, 88, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2017 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born March 10, 1929 in McConnellsburg, she was a daughter of the late James N. and Ella F. Keyser Bender. Mrs. Wise was a 1947 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School. She was employed by the United Telephone Company as Supervisor of...

May 28, 2017

Lu M. Merriman, 94, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 28, 2017 at her home. Born April 21, 1923 in Brunswick, MD, she was a daughter of the late Irvin W. and Mamie V. Johnson Lloyd. She was a 1940 graduate of the Edinburg (VA) High School where she served as class President. During the 1950’s and 1960’s...

May 28, 2017

Vesta K. Foust, 97, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the Shook Home. Born April 1, 1920 in Guilford Township, she was a daughter of the late George B. and Margie Yaukey Wells. Mrs. Foust was employed for forty-two years at the former Stanley Company in Chambersburg, retiring as a Supervisor after 42 years of service....

May 27, 2017

Robert E. Sowers, age 52, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at the Chambersburg Hospital on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Born February 20, 1965, in Carlisle, PA, he was the son of Ursula “Diane” Muller Poston and the late William D. Sowers. Rob worked as the Club Manager at the American Legion Post 46 in Chambersburg for 25 years. He was...

May 27, 2017

Beulah “Bea” Cunningham, age 81, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at home on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Born November 4, 1935 in Mercersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Corinna Cantner Welsh. Mrs. Cunningham worked at the Franklin Learning Center as a teacher’s aide for 24 years, until her retirement in 1996. She attended Shippensburg Independent...

May 26, 2017

Blanche May Over Shoemaker, age 93, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017, at Manor Care in Chambersburg. Born in Williamson, PA on September 14, 1923, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Beulah Culler Over. Mrs. Shoemaker was a 1942 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School. She worked in the banking industry...

May 25, 2017

Dorine E. Myers Devore, age 93, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Providence Place. Born November 29, 1923, in Orrstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Laura E. Myers. Mrs. Devore was a 1941 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School. Mrs. Devore worked for many years at the former Stanley...

May 25, 2017

Mr. Jack T. Polk, 78 years of age, formerly of Newville, PA, passed away on May 25, 2017. Mr. Polk was preceded in death by his parents, McKean E. and Mary Gladys Polk of Shippensburg, PA, sister, JoAnne Etter of St. Thomas, PA, and brother, Sherwood M. Polk of Chambersburg, PA. Mr. Polk is survived by his wife, the former...

May 25, 2017

Troy Eugene Smith, age 49, of McConnellsburg, PA, went home to be with the Lord with his family by his side on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg, WV. Born October 13, 1967, in Chambersburg, he was the son of Blaine M. and Judith E. Smith. A 1985 graduate of the Chambersburg Area School District, Troy...

May 24, 2017

Patricia Ann Aughinbaugh, age 87, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born in Chambersburg on March 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John Bryson and Claire Irene Miller Kessinger. Mrs. Aughinbaugh was a 1948 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School. Mrs. Aughinbaugh was co-owner and operator of Aucky’s...

May 23, 2017

Jack P. Myers, 83, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at his son’s home on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Born November 10, 1933, in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Oliver and Fannie Heckman Myers. Jack served in the US Army and was self-employed as a painter most of his life. He also worked for more than ten years...

May 19, 2017

Charles William “Bill” Small, 72, of Chambersburg, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 10, 1944 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late William and Bertha Furry Small. Bill was a 1962 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. Following graduation, he served honorably in the U.S. Navy. Bill was employed...

May 19, 2017

Millard Griffith Wheeler, Jr., 76, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home. Born September 22, 1940 in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Millard Wheeler, Sr. and Helen Rose Wheeler. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Millard served honorably during the Vietnam Conflict. He was employed with IBM for 25 years until...

May 17, 2017

Frederick D. Berger, 72 years of age, of Chambersburg PA, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He is survived by his wife Donna Waddleton; mother, Edna Cooper of Windsor North Carolina; his three daughters Lorrie Berger, Lisa Cannon and husband Austin, Lynette Doyle and husband Joseph ; grandchildren, Austin, Kaitlyn, Jacquelyn, and Samuel. He was pre-deceased...

May 16, 2017

Nancy B. Sheaffer, 81, of Chambersburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Residence in Harrisburg, PA. Born December 3, 1935 in Mifflin County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Franklin Brown and Pauline Leach Brown. Nancy was employed at the Chambersburg Hospital as an RN for 40 years until her retirement in...