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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County

Agnes Gilreath

Agnes Gilreath

Jul 5, 2023

On July 5, 2023, a Ketchum legacy based in Baltimore, MD was forever changed with the passing of Agnes Lillian (Lil) Gilreath of Chambersburg, PA in the company of loved ones and a community exemplifying loving kindness. Lil was a connector of people, a light in someone’s day who found peace in the settling of life. She was anchored by...

Mary Souders

Mary Souders

Jul 4, 2023

Mary Margaret “Peggy” Souders, 85, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Luther Ridge. Born June 17, 1938 in Mountain Grove, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Annie Sheets Buzzard. She had worked as a waitress most of her life having worked locally at the former Sunset Restaurant,...

Victor Jeremias Corado

Victor Jeremias Corado

Jul 3, 2023

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Malcolm Jones

Malcolm Jones

Jul 2, 2023

Malcolm J. Jones, 35, of Chambersburg, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July, 2, 2023 in North Charleston, SC. Born February 26, 1988 in Chambersburg, PA he was the son of Clara R. Jones of Chambersburg and Ivan B. Plummer of Hagerstown, MD. He was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 2006. He then went...

Mildred Gottfried

Mildred Gottfried

Jul 2, 2023

Mildred C. Gottfried, age 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 2, 2023, with her daughter by her side. Born June 22, 1930 in Neenah, WI, she was one of three daughters of the late Milton and Eleanor Schmerein. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Menasha, WI, she worked as a secretary for the American Can Company. Instead of...

John Stambaugh

John Stambaugh

Jul 2, 2023

John Ronald “Rone” Stambaugh, age 77, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Born December 8, 1945, in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late John M. and N. Grayce Eberly Stambaugh. Rone was a 1965 graduate of CASHS. He went on to work for Nitterhouse Concrete for 42 years, retiring in...

Valerio Fabian Corado

Valerio Fabian Corado

Jun 30, 2023

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Karen Wentz

Karen Wentz

Jun 29, 2023

Karen Y. Wentz, 76, of Chambersburg, PA passed onto her Heavenly Home on Thursday, June 29, 2023 from the Select Specialty Hospital of Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill, PA. Born October 5, 1946 in Fort Knox, KY, she was the daughter of the late Col. Hugh F. and Ida Virginia (Snider) Young. She is survived by her husband of...

Shirley Best

Shirley Best

Jun 29, 2023

Shirley Campbell Best, 88, of Chambersburg, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Brookview Healthcare Center. Born on May 31, 1935 in Doylesburg, PA, she was a daughter of R. Carl and Edna Eckenrode Campbell. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Robert H. Best, whom she married on November 24, 1955; two sons, Perry (Julie) Best...

Thomas Myers

Thomas Myers

Jun 28, 2023

Thomas R. “Tom” Myers, 68, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in the Chambersburg Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 20, 1955 in Carlisle, PA he was the son of the late Jack P. and Vivian (Hedrick) Myers. He was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 1973. In...

Bryce Stewart

Bryce Stewart

Jun 28, 2023

Bryce Alexander Stewart, 28, of Chambersburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Born May 31, 1995 in Hershey, PA, he was the son of Keith and Trisha Newell Stewart of Chambersburg. Bryce was a 2013 graduate of CASHS. He enjoyed being in nature, hunting, soccer, the beach, playing video games with his friends, and spending time with family...

Suk Yon Regan

Suk Yon Regan

Jun 25, 2023

Suk Yon Regan, 77, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 in Chambersburg Skilled Nursing. Born July 22, 1945 in Kyongpuk-do, South Korea she was the daughter of the late Song Chul Lee and Sang Kum Kim. In her early life she was employed as a waitress. After marrying her husband she became a homemaker and loving mother....

Thomas Dudney

Thomas Dudney

Jun 23, 2023

Thomas Raymond Dudney, 66, of Red Lion, PA and formerly of Chambersburg, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at WellSpan York Hospital. Born June 29, 1956, he was a son of Helen Maxine Art Dudney of Chambersburg, and the late Thomas R. Dudney. In addition to his mother, Thomas is survived by his wife, Karen Ann Kelley Dudney whom...

Vincent McCormack

Vincent McCormack

Jun 21, 2023

Vincent F. “Vince” McCormack, 80, of Chambersburg, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Brookview Health Care Center. Born July 15, 1942 in Norfolk VA, he was the son of the late Vincent F. McCormack, Sr. and Jane B. Miller McCormack. Mr. McCormack served honorably with the United States Army from 1962-1964 in the Intelligence Corps. He earned a Bachelor’s...

Lorraine Rife

Lorraine Rife

Jun 20, 2023

Lorraine E. (Miller) Rife, 100, of Chambersburg, passed away Tuesday morning, June 20, 2023 at the Shook Home. Born February 21, 1923 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Miller and Lottie Miller McCleary. She was a life-long member of The Open Door Church. Lorraine loved her family and friends and enjoyed working in her flower beds,...

Cory Shultz

Cory Shultz

Jun 18, 2023

Cory Shultz, 38, of Chambersburg, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 18, 2023 in his home. Born April 2, 1985 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of Loring H. Shultz, Jr. and his wife Cindy and Elizabeth (Shoemaker) Brett and her husband Gary of Cashtown, PA. He was a graduate of Gettysburg High School with the Class of 2004....

John Rote

John Rote

Jun 18, 2023

John E. Rote, age 85 of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Providence Place Assist Living. Born November 24, 1937, in Sandy Ridge, PA, he was the son of the late John F. and Isabel Sharpless Rote. Mr. Rote was a 1955 graduate of CASHS. He was a truck driver for the former Horn’s Motor Express...

Lewis Hockenbroch

Lewis Hockenbroch

Jun 13, 2023

Lewis Eugene Hockenbroch, 69, entered into eternal rest on June 13, 2023, at Hagerstown Health Care Center in Hagerstown, MD, where he was a patient in Hospice care following a massive stroke. He was born November 11, 1953, a son of the late Leslie C. Hockenbroch and the late Zelda M. Hockenbroch Hepner and stepson of the late Raymond Hepner....

Billie Gelsinger

Billie Gelsinger

Jun 12, 2023

Billie K. Gelsinger, 71, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Monday evening, June 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Born August 21, 1951 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Arminda Ulsh Strait. Billie was a 1969 graduate of the James Buchanan High School. She was employed by the Chambersburg Area School District as...

Larry Haas

Larry Haas

Jun 10, 2023

Larry James Haas, 79, of Chambersburg, passed away on Saturday morning, June 10, 2023 at his home. Born November 2, 1943 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Verna I. Gipe Haas. Larry was a 1962 graduate of CASHS. He served in the US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War from 1964 – 1970. He...

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