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Sandy Buhrman

Sandy Buhrman

Aug 20, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Buhrman, 70, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on August, 20, 2023 at home, after a six-year journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born January 30, 1953, in Toledo, OH, she is the daughter of the late Audrey and Lila Towe. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Denny Buhrman; her two children: Chad Buhrman and wife Julie...

Kelby Lester

Kelby Lester

Aug 17, 2023

Kelby Ryan Lester, 24, of Mercersburg, tragically left us on August 17, 2023. Kelby was larger than life, quite literally – everyone knew when Kelby entered a room. Kelby enjoyed snowboarding, kayaking, hiking, and driving, but there was nothing Kelby loved more than his faithful dog, Penelope, also known as “P”. Kelby leaves behind his dad and mom, Jesse and...

William Noll

William Noll

Aug 17, 2023

William W. “Bill” Noll, 100, of Fayeteville, PA passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 in his home. Born February 16, 1923 in Pond Bank, PA he was the son of the late Harry Noll, Sr. and Clara (West) Noll. Prior to serving as a combat engineer with the United States Army during World War II, Bill worked as a contractor...

Alan Reese

Alan Reese

Aug 15, 2023

Alan D. Reese, 71, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the Chambersburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born February 19, 1952 in Independence, Missouri. He served with the US Army during the Vietnam War. Alan was a lifelong truck driver who was married to the road his whole life having traveled millions of safe miles...

Lois Daugherty

Lois Daugherty

Aug 15, 2023

Lois C. Bitner Daugherty, 87, formerly of Chambersburg, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville where she resided for the past year. Born April 24, 1936 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Ray E. and Gladys Eckel Cormany. Lois was a 1954 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School and a...

Diana Shatzer

Diana Shatzer

Aug 12, 2023

Diana R. (Koons) Shatzer, 79 of St. Thomas, PA passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 in her home. Born June 25, 1944 in Chambersburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Louis M. Koons, Sr. and Cora E. (Houser) Koons. She was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 1962. Diana was an orchard...

Helen Small

Helen Small

Aug 9, 2023

Helen M. Small, 87, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 28, 1935 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Daisy (Guyer) Etter, and widow of the late Jack K. Small, who preceded her in death on January 22, 2013. Helen was employed as a seamstress at...

Phyllis Rudisill

Phyllis Rudisill

Aug 9, 2023

Phyllis M. Rudisill, 82, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at her home. Born January 10, 1941 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Clara Koning Dekker. Her beloved husband, William E. Rudisill, preceded her in death in 1992. Phyllis spent most of her life...

David Grooms

David Grooms

Aug 8, 2023

David Ray Grooms, 65, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his home. Born September 11, 1957 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Franklin Grooms, Jr., and Lillian R. (Snyder) Grooms. David was a 1975 graduate of CASHS. A US Army veteran, he served honorably from 1975 – 1979. He was employed as a...

Lorene Larson

Lorene Larson

Aug 8, 2023

Lorene C. Larson, 88, of Chambersburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Shippensburg Healthcare Center. Born December 24, 1934 in Oakdale, KY, she was a daughter of the late June Cundiff and Ora Cundiff Simmons. Her beloved husband of 55 years, Rev. Carl David Larson, preceded her in death on June 20, 2008. After high school, Lorene earned...

Elliott DeShong

Elliott DeShong

Aug 8, 2023

Elliott DeShong Jr., 86, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Tuesday, August 8th peacefully at home. Born September 10, 1937 in Everett, PA, he was the son of Elliott DeShong and Blanche (Brown) DeShong. He graduated from Green Hill High School in June 1955 and began service with the United States Army in July 1957. Following a tour in Germany, he...

Janet Kirkpatrick

Janet Kirkpatrick

Aug 7, 2023

Janet W. Kirkpatrick was called home to be with her Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born on March 9, 1935, she was the oldest daughter of Merle L. and Catherine S. (Sollenberger) Wingert who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Robert B. Kirkpatrick, Jr., and...

Rivver Cooper

Rivver Cooper

Aug 7, 2023

Rivver M. Cooper, 22, of Shippensburg, PA passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 in the York Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born September 2, 2000 in Harrisburg, PA he was the son of J. Ryan Cooper and Melinda K. (Nunley) Cooper both of Shippensburg. He was a graduate of Shippensburg Area Senior High School...

Frederick Mowen

Frederick Mowen

Aug 7, 2023

Frederick “Olen” Mowen, 71, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 in the Chambersburg Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Born December 26, 1951 in Waynesboro, PA he was the son of the late Emory S. and Hazel L. (Swisher) Mowen. He was a graduate of Greencastle Antrim High School with the Class of 1970. Olen served...

Marvin Hummer

Marvin Hummer

Aug 5, 2023

Marvin Luke Hummer, age 75, passed on August 5, 2023. He was born on August 17, 1947 to the late Clarence and Mary (Kuhns) Hummer. Marvin retired from Knouse Foods, Chambersburg after 39 years of perfect attendance. He loved his Nascar, Elvis Presley and other collectibles. He is survived by sister Orlena (Hummer) Kuhn who was his caregiver. Nieces Kristina...

Sharon Wingerd

Sharon Wingerd

Aug 5, 2023

Sharon Rae Wingerd, 72, of Orrtanna, PA passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA. Born October 9, 1950 in Chambersburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Harold E. “Sarge” and Peggy L. (Fahnestock) Byers. She attended Chambersburg Area Schools and obtained her GED in 1979. Sharon was employed by the Stanley Company...

Donald Kramer

Donald Kramer

Aug 5, 2023

Donald E. Kramer, Jr., 65, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home. Born November 29, 1957 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Donald E. and Helen M. Reilly Kramer. Donald was a 1975 graduate of CASHS. He was employed as a machinist at Grove Manufacturing for 46 years until his retirement in...

Patricia Garner

Patricia Garner

Aug 4, 2023

Patricia Lee Garner, 62, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Friday afternoon, August 4, 2023 at her home. Born May 20, 1961 in Greenbelt, MD, she was a daughter of James Scott of Dover, PA and the late Sandra Williams Scott. Pat was a 1979 graduate of James Buchanan High School and was employed as a Loan Originator at Orrstown Bank....

Donald DeLash

Donald DeLash

Aug 2, 2023

Donald D. DeLash, 88, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born February 5, 1935 in Hazleton, PA, he was a son of the late Alphonse and Mary M. (Kravitz) DeLash. He beloved wife, Chizuko DeLash, preceded him in death on March 7, 2011. Donald served the Lord as a Catholic Priest for...

John Slick

John Slick

Jul 27, 2023

John R. Slick, 88 of Chambersburg, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Chambers Pointe, where he had been a resident for the last 8 years. Born on March 28, 1935, in Lewistown, PA, he was a son of the late Howard Slick and Stella Walker Slick. After the death of his mother, John and his younger siblings were...

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