Obituaries

Mar 28, 2021

James “Theron” Mathis, age 65, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in South Carolina. Born April 11, 1955, in Kissimmee, FL, he was the son of the late James and Evelyna McCleary George. Mr. Mathis worked at the former Pet Ritz and Catch-Up Logistics as a lead operator. He enjoyed working on cars, drag racing,...

Mar 27, 2021

Wayne Edward Byers, Sr., age 93, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at The Leland of Laurel Run, Waynesboro, PA. Born February 20, 1928, in Edenville, PA, he was the son of the late John Byers, Sr. and Thressa Miller Byers. A 1946 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School, Mr. Byers went on to work...

Mar 24, 2021

John T. Sczerba, at age 91, of Chambersburg, PA peacefully passed into the arm of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 24, 2021 surrounded by his daughters; he joined his loving wife Anna L. (Sega) Sczerba, who preceded him in death. Born February 9, 1930 in West Homestead, PA he was the son of the late Teofil and Vanislavna “Stella”...

Mar 24, 2021

Nellie M. Hawbaker, 85, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021 at Brookview Health Center in Chambersburg. Born November 19, 1935 in Williamson, she was the daughter of the late Lawson W. and Jane Hunsberger Leasure. She was a graduate of the former St. Thomas High School. A homemaker most of her life, Mrs. Hawbaker was a...

Mar 22, 2021

Terry L. Rideout, age 71, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. Born in Hagerstown, MD on March 9, 1950, he was the son of the late Maurice Quivers and the late Dorothy Rideout. Mr. Rideout was owner and operator of Rideout’s Cleaning and Maintenance for over 35...

Mar 22, 2021

Mr. Bobby L. Davis, 85, of Chambersburg, PA passed away the morning of Monday, March 22, 2021. Born July 16, 1935 in St. Clairsville, OH he was the son of the late Andrew and Pearl (Taylor) Davis. He was also preceded in death by his sister Peggy. He attended Ohio University, Athens, OH where he was president of Alpha Phi...

Mar 20, 2021

Betty J. Martin, 95, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born November 11, 1925, she was adopted by John and Mina Eckenrode Martin in 1928. She grew up near Orrstown, PA and for many years lived on Scotland Avenue in Chambersburg. Betty worked her entire adult life at the Chambersburg Hospital, earning her LPN degree...

Mar 18, 2021

D. Louise Sites Miller, 91, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at her home. Born July 13, 1929 in Greencastle, she was a daughter of the late George N. and Hazel Higgins Sites. She had at one time been employed at the Chambersburg Hospital, Barton’s Cookie Jar, Lewrene Interiors, and had been head cook at the Franklin...

Mar 16, 2021

Janet Catherine (Kipe, Hostetter) Martin went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. She was born July 31, 1926 to Omar H. and Catherine (Shank) Kipe in Waynesboro, PA. Janet’s whole life was centered around her love for Jesus and her family. She graduated from Quincy High School and shortly thereafter married her first husband, John...

Mar 15, 2021

Mar 14, 2021

Gordon “The Hello Darlin’ Man” Oliver Deneau, age 82, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 in his home in Scotland, PA with his wife Eleanor Chavez Deneau by his side. He is survived by his sister fay Faulkner of Federalsburg, Maryland, along with his eleven children Allison Deneau, Esther Deneau, Gordon Deneau, Quentin (Jessica) Deneau, Scott Deneau all of California,...

Mar 13, 2021

Donald G. “Pete” Sechrist, Sr., age 81 of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Manor Care Chambersburg. Born May 26, 1939, in Mt. Union, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Albert and Ruth E. Estep Sechrist. A Maintenance Mechantic at the former Hoffman Mills in Shippensburg, Pete dedicated 35 years working there, until...

Mar 12, 2021

C. Glenn Koons, 98, of Chambersburg, PA passed away the evening of Friday, March 12, 2021 in Menno Haven. Born June 8, 1922, he was the son of the late Victor D. Koons and Susan Hykes Koons. Glenn was a faithful member of Chambersburg Church of the Brethren. He along with his wife, Lorraine “Betsy” Koons, founded Scotland Road Market,...

Mar 12, 2021

William C. Schriver, Sr., 86, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Friday morning, March 12, 2021 at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville. Born May 3, 1934 in Dubois, PA, he was a son of the late Robert Leslie and Madeline V. Cramer Schriver. Bill was a 1953 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School where he was a standout basketball player....

Mar 11, 2021

Eleanor I. Ludvico, age 97, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Paramount Senior Living. Born September 19, 1923, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Vito and Mary Manco Santagata. Mrs. Ludvico worked as an Office Administrator at Johnsville Naval Air Development Center in Warminster, PA for a number of years, where...

Mar 11, 2021

Thomas Trenton Mathews, Sr., 82 of Chambersburg, died on March 11, 2021 at Paramount Senior Living. Born January 4, 1939 in East Pike Twp., Washington County, PA, he was the son of the late Hughey James and Margaret Anna (McDonough) Mathews. A 1957 graduate from California (PA) High School, Tom played baseball for California HS and Legion, Fayette County League,...

Mar 11, 2021

Mr. Grandon H. “Pud” Carmack, 79, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 6, 1941 in Chambersburg he was the son of the late Grandon W.H. and Betty (Cordell) Carmack. He was a graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. Mr. Carmack was employed for SunnyHill Developers, Chambersburg in maintenance retiring...

Mar 11, 2021

Madison Jett, 76 of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born October 15, 1944 in Pine Bluff, AR, he was the son of the late Ed Jett and Maybelle Anderson. Always a hard worker, Madison was employed at Pet-Ritz in Chambersburg for 24 years, then as a skilled laborer at Martins Famous Pastry...

Mar 11, 2021

Jackson E. “Jack” Faulkner, Jr., age 93, of Franklin, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2021, at Manor care Nursing Home. Born May 10, 1927, in Smyth County, VA, he was the son of the late Jackson E. Sr. and Lola Hall Faulkner. Mr. Faulkner served honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of the...

Mar 10, 2021

Rev. Paul B. Baker, 88, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Wednesday morning, March 10, 2021 at Brookview Nursing Center. Born March 15, 1932 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Roy A. and Pearl V. Barnes Baker. Paul attended the Stoufferstown and Fayetteville schools and graduated from the former Chambersburg High School in 1950. He attended the former...