Thomas L. Geisel
President/Supervisor

The third generation and sixth member of the Geisel family to work in funeral service, Tom was raised with funeral service having a great influence on his life. He attended Hagerstown Junior College and served for two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He then attended the Pennsylvania State University and went on to graduate in 1978 from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.
Tom moved to Chambersburg in 1980 and was employed by the former John O. Park Funeral Home, purchasing the firm in 1983. He then moved the firm from it's former location in downtown Chambersburg to the present Falling Spring Road location in 1993.
He is a member of the National Funeral Director's Association, a member and Past President of the Capital City Funeral Director's Association, member of the George Washington Lodge # 143 F & AM, and numerous other local organizations. He served on the Board of Directors of Hospice, the Shook Home, M & T Bank, the former Financial Trust Company, and the former Keystone Financial.
He resides in Chambersburg with his wife Kay.

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Thomas L. Geisel, II
Vice President

Growing up around a funeral home often ensures an interesting childhood, although it may produce a rather un-interesting adult. Born in the Pennsylvania mill town of Roaring Spring, I lived most of my childhood life in Chambersburg. I took a six-year leave from Franklin County in the mid-90's to pursue some further formal education, first at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA, and then on to the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. I returned to Chambersburg in the fall of '99, and began my sometimes intriguing career as a fourth-generation Geisel funeral director. I am a member of the Chambersburg Exchange Club, George Washington Lodge 143 F&AM, and a number of other organizations. Among a number of hobbies, I enjoy golf, skiing, ...
At the risk of sounding like I'm writing my own obituary, I'll stop here. I live in the borough of Chambersburg with my two German Shepherds, Asa and Jubal.

Chad E. Starliper
Director, Funeral Service Operations

A native of Franklin County, Chad was raised near Mercersburg and graduated from Northampton Community College, Bethlehem in June of 1992 with an Associate Degree in Funeral Service Education. He served a one year internship with this firm from June 1992 until June 1993 and was licensed by the state as a funeral director in September of 1993. He is the firm's Director of Funeral Service Operations and supervises our branch facility in Dry Run. Chad is a licensed insurance agent.

A member and Past Vice President of the Capital City Funeral Directors Association, he currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Franklin County Crime Solvers and is active with the Exchange Club of Chambersburg and numerous other local organizations. He is a member of the Brethren Fellowship, Chambersburg, and resides in Chambersburg with his wife Amy, and three children.

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Earnest E. Deal
Funeral Director

Earnest is a licensed Pennsylvania funeral director and insurance agent who has been employed at our firm since December 30, 1985. He previously lived and worked in Erie. He earned his college credits from Allegany Community College, Cumberland, MD, and graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in March of 1975.

A US Army veteran, he served from 1965-68 with the medical and neuropsyciatric corps. He is a member of Bethel Assemby of God and the Chambersburg Civitan Club.

Andrew J. Bohensky
Funeral Director

Andrew joined our staff on October 29, 2001. A Pennsylvania licensed funeral director and insurace agent, he had worked in the north-eastern Pennsylvania area prior to moving to Chambersburg. He is a 1987 graduate of the Simmons School of Mortuary Science, Syracuse, NY where he was named to the Dean's List. He specializes in Advanced Funeral Planning. A member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council # 1426, Andrew resides in Chambersburg.

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Jere Perry, Jr.
Aftercare Coordinator


A Franklin County native, Jere was raised near Fayetteville. A 1985 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School, he attended Hagerstown Junior College. Jere has been serving families since choosing his career path in July 1997. He is the firm's aftercare coordinator. He is a licensed insurance agent in the states of Pennsylvania and Maryland. He is an active member of the Lurgan Township Lions. Jere currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Scotland Youth Baseball League, where he also serves as an instructional baseball coach. He is a member of Deliverance in Christ Church, Scotland. Jere resides in Orrstown, with Tara, his wife of twelve years, and their two children Skyler and Briley.

Robert S. Karper

Bob joined our staff at the Agett-Geisel Funeral Home in December 1999. After retiring from the U.S Navy in May 1988, Bob worked for 11 years at Grove Worldwide before joining our staff and attending classes at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Having completed all the classes at PIMS, he is currently enrolled at Penn State to finish the Pennsylvania educational requirements to become a licensed funeral director and plans to start his internship in 2006. Bob is married to the former Deborah Sobczak and they have 3 children. Bob and his family attend various churches in the Path Valley area. He is a member of Orrstown Lodge 262 F&AM, where he just received a 25 year service award. Bob is also a member of the Boy Scouts of America, Keystone Area Council where he serves at Assistant Council Commissioner.

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Sharon A. Foster
Office Manager

Sharon joined the funeral home staff as secretary in April of 1989 and now serves as our office manager. She is a graduate of Thompson School of Business and Technology, York, PA.
An active member of First United Methodist Church, and mother of 2 grown children, she lives with her husband in Guilford Township.

Norman A. "Bunk" McCleary

Norman "Bunk" joined our staff June 20, 1996. He was employed by the Borough of Chambersburg for twenty-seven years, retiring from the Police Department with the rank of Sergeant in 1986. Following his retirement from the police department, Bunk served as Chief of Security with Wilson College until 1996. He resides in Chambersburg with his wife Stella.

Dalton E. Paul

Dalton joined our staff on February 15, 2003. A retired school administrator, he had worked in the Chambersburg Area Senior High School as a teacher of Agriculture and Landscaping Horticulture, and as the Executive Director of the Franklin County Career and Technology Center. His educational experiences cover a span of 37 1/2 years all in Franklin County. He is a 1965 graduate of Penn State with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and Master in Education degrees in Landscaping and Horticulture and School Administration where he was named to the Dean's List. A member of the First Lutheran Church, Chambersburg; Past District Governor and Chaplain of the Pennsylvania Lions, and holds membership in over three dozen local, state, and national service and civic organizations. His leadership and people skills is a great asset to the funeral home. Dalton resides in Chambersburg with his wife Julie.

Edwin P. Heckman

Ed joined our staff in November of 2004. He is a native of Chambersburg and is employed on a part-time basis, working weekends and evenings as needed. He is presently employed full-time by Sentry Trust Company where he is Vice President and Trust Officer and is responsible for New Business Development. Education includes graduation from Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 1962, Hagestown Junior College and The Pennsylvania State University. He is a member of the South Central Estate Planning Council, Director of the Salvation Army, Director of the Shook Home, serves on the Salem Cemetery Association Board, the Noontime Lions Club Board, is a member of the Nellie Fox Memorial Scholarship Selection Committee, and is a member of the Chambersburg Rod and Gun Club and King Street United Brethren Church. Ed and his wife Nancy reside in Chambersburg.