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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County

Gloria Musick

Gloria Musick

Feb 7, 2023

Gloria Jean Musick, 80, of Scotland, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at WellSpan York Hospital. Born January 1, 1943 in Harrisburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Marlin Hostettler and Verna Shaeffer Foltz. Early in her life, Gloria worked as a Registered Nurse. She spent most of her life making a home for her family....

Richard Cowan

Richard Cowan

Feb 6, 2023

Richard Eugene “Rich” Cowan, 69, of Chambersburg, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. Born December 3, 1953 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Wesley E. “Gene” and Violet Price Cowan. Rich was a 1971 graduate of Fannett-Metal High School. He was employed as a Production Scheduler with Grove World Wide for 43 years until his retirement...

Susanna Henry

Susanna Henry

Feb 1, 2023

Susanna R. G. Henry, 89, of Chambersburg, PA, and formerly of Sedona, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Brookview Health Care Center. Born October 25, 1933 in Abington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Ruth Schoenberger Glebe. She is survived by three children, Timothy Henry of Greencastle, PA, Lydia Henry of Lancaster, PA,...

Joel Black

Joel Black

Jan 29, 2023

Joel James Black, 32, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 after a long battle with leukemia while at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born January 26, 1991 in Bedford to James “Jim” and Judy (Clark) Black of Bedford, PA. In addition to his parents, Joel is survived by his wife of six years, Danielle (Troutman)...

Rick Keller

Rick Keller

Jan 29, 2023

On Sunday, January 29, Dr. Rick B. Keller, a beloved husband and father, passed away at the age of seventy-four. Born to William H. and Evelyn Mae (Gemmill) Keller in Red Lion, PA, Rick was a retired teacher and school administrator with thirty-five years in school education. He was married to Cynthia (Mateer) Keller for twenty-seven years. He is survived...

Ronald Adams

Ronald Adams

Jan 28, 2023

Ronald L. Adams, Jr., 76, of Chambersburg, PA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 2, 1946 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Ronald L. Adams, Sr. and Verna Doutrich Adams. Ron was a 1964 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School and he served honorably...

Kenneth Lavery

Kenneth Lavery

Jan 28, 2023

Kenneth W. Lavery, 79, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born February 5, 1943 in New Kensington, PA, he was the son of the late Daniel and Leona (Gawrys) Lavery. He was a graduate of Ken High School with the Class of 1960. Ken then went onto technical school. He was employed as...

Jere Brehm

Jere Brehm

Jan 27, 2023

Jere P. Brehm, age 83, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Shippensburg Health Care Center. Born August 11, 1939, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Philip W. and Marianna Bowen Brehm. Jere was a 1957 graduate of CASHS, he went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree and his Commission through...

Nancy Bard

Nancy Bard

Jan 27, 2023

Nancy J. Bard, age 76, of Long Beach, MS, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospice in MS on Friday, January 27, 2023. Born December 24, 1946, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Mac and Olive Seville Clevenger. Mrs. Bard was a 1964 graduate of McConnellsburg High School. She worked as a cashier for over 35 years,...

David Bookheimer

David Bookheimer

Jan 26, 2023

David J. Bookheimer, Age 62, of Fayetteville, PA passed away on January 26, 2023, at the Chambersburg Hospital after a 1 ½ year battle with cancer. David was born on November 27, 1960, in Chambersburg, PA, a son of Betty Bookheimer of Carlisle and formerly of Fayetteville and the late Lawrence Bookheimer. David is survived by his loving wife of...

Diana Alexiou

Diana Alexiou

Jan 25, 2023

Diana M. (Campas) Alexiou, 91, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family. Born June 7, 1931 in Plymouth, PA she was the daughter of the late James and Anna (Yakob) Campas. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School. Diana then went on to obtain her associates degree from Wilkes College,...

Gwendoline Diehl

Gwendoline Diehl

Jan 25, 2023

Gwendoline Romaine Diehl, 93, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in Brookview Menno Haven. Born June 10, 1929 in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of the late Earl and Roxie M. (Spencer) Thomas. She was a talented seamstress working for various places including J. Schoeneman-Stanley Company for over 15 years. Gwen was also a cashier at...

Jerry Owens

Jerry Owens

Jan 23, 2023

Jerry E. Owens, 79, of Chambersburg, and formerly of Mt. Airy, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023 with his family by his side. Born June 5, 1943 in Birchleaf, VA, he was the son of Caudle W. and Allene L. Viers Owens. Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Haysi High School in Haysi,...

Donald Sleighter

Donald Sleighter

Jan 23, 2023

Donald E. “Slick” “Gene” Sleighter, 90, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 in Magnolias of Chambersburg. Born December 12, 1932 on a farm in Greenvillage, PA he was raised by his grandparents, Norman and Ruth Sleighter. He was a graduate of Chambersburg High School with the Class of 1950. Following high school Slick served with the United...

Jane Zervos

Jane Zervos

Jan 23, 2023

The family is currently working on an obituary and finalizing plans for a service for Jane. Information will be posted here when available.

Larry Holtry

Larry Holtry

Jan 22, 2023

Larry Bruce Holtry, 71, of Chambersburg, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home. Born February 18, 1951, in Chambersburg, he was the son of Naomi Mae Swartz Holtry and the late Bruce Leroy Holtry. Larry was a 1969 graduate of Shippensburg High School. He was employed as a Pattern Maker with Pangborn in Hagerstown, MD for 20...

Barbara Taylor

Barbara Taylor

Jan 20, 2023

Barbara A. Taylor, 83, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, January 20, 2023 at her home. Born September 18, 1939 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Robert C. and Madeline Shatzer Raifsnider. She was a 1957 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School and was employed early in her life at JC Penney...

Esther Brechbill

Esther Brechbill

Jan 19, 2023

Esther M. Brechbill, 93, of Chambersburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born April 12, 1929 in Letterkenny Township, she was a daughter of the late Daniel D. and Mary S. Sollenberger Byers. Her beloved husband, Blaine J. Brechbill preceded her in death. Esther was a faithful member...

Joan Shaffer

Joan Shaffer

Jan 18, 2023

Joan M. Shaffer, 89, of Chambersburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born November 22, 1933 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of John R. and Martha Weaver Wingerd. Her beloved husband, Paul E. Shaffer, preceded her in death. Joan was a 1952 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School. She spent...

Betty Carnes

Betty Carnes

Jan 18, 2023

Betty L. (Clark) Carnes, 93, a resident of Quincy Village in Waynesboro, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 18, 2023. Born March 24, 1929 in Pueblo, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Chauncey L. and Avis Mary (Allen) Clark, and widow of the late Victor A. Carnes, who preceded her in death on December 21, 2018. A 1948...

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