Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County
Jerre A. Rotz
Sep 13, 2025
Jerre A. Rotz, 84, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born November 12, 1940, in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Robert P. Englerth and Anna M. Jones Kremp.
Jerre was a 1958 graduate of CASHS. Early in her life she was employed at Tracy Fashions in Chambersburg. Most recently,...
Sharon P. Dinterman
Sep 13, 2025
Sharon P. Dinterman, 88, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Chambersburg Hospital, in Chambersburg, PA, surrounded by family.
The full obituary with service information will be posted in the coming days.
Shirley Ann Pittenturf
Sep 11, 2025
Shirley Ann Pittenturf, 88, of Everett, PA and formerly of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Pennknoll Village in Everett, PA. Born November 16, 1936, in Bedford County, PA, she was the daughter of the late John M. Whisel, Sr., and Katherine Cleo Snyder Whisel. Her beloved husband, Allen Lee Pittenturf, whom she married on June...
Gerald D. "Jerry" Keyser
Sep 9, 2025
Gerald D. “Jerry” Keyser, 90, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
He was a husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, school administrator, and friend. It was a life well lived.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations...
William J. "Joe" Ward, Jr.
Sep 8, 2025
William J. “Joe” Ward, Jr., 66, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born January 12, 1959, in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of William J. Ward, Sr. of Brunswick, MD and the late Nancy (Wastler) Ward.
Joe was employed as an insulation installer for over 26 years. He was an avid fisherman.
He is...
Cathy Rae Barrick
Sep 7, 2025
Cathy Rae Barrick, 70, of Chambersburg, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born July 3, 1955, in Waynesboro, PA, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Helen Monn Smith.
Cathy was employed as a home health aide with Comfort Keepers until her retirement. She had previously been employed at the Chambersburg Fitness Center,...
Jase Pacino Molina
Sep 7, 2025
Jase Pacino Molina, 23, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at his home. Born June 21, 2002, in York, PA, he was the son of Jeffrey Molina of Shippensburg, and Nadiyah Grace of NC.
Jase was an exceptional artist and musician. He enjoyed playing the bass guitar, making music, writing, painting and singing. Jase was also a...
Dustin James Stoner
Sep 6, 2025
Dustin James Stoner, 49 of Williamsport, MD, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 in his home. Born June 16, 1976 in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of Penny W. (Fields) Stoner and the late James A. Stoner who passed away August 27, 2018.
He was a graduate of Chambersburg Area High School. Dustin was a long time resident of Denver,...
Helen R. Rice
Sep 3, 2025
Helen R. Rice, age 89, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her home. Born in Coatesville, PA, on June 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Laura Knepper Stevens.
Mrs. Rice was a 1954 graduate of the former Hustontown High School. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for many years. Mrs....
Roy H. Rowe
Sep 2, 2025
Roy H. “Sonny” Rowe, age 78, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Mercy House in Chambersburg, PA. Born in Waynesboro, PA on January 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Richard C. and Loretta Kauffman Rowe.
A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Roy served honorably during the Vietnam Conflict. Roy worked for the former...
Doris Jean (Harrison) Diller
Sep 1, 2025
Doris “Dory” Jean (Harrison) Diller, 91, passed away in the Chambersburg Hospital on September 1, 2025. Born December 21, 1933, in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Stenger) Harrison. Dory was a 1951 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School. She was a member of the Chambersburg Church of the Brethren. Her husband, Ray...
Patricia A. Kaiser
Aug 29, 2025
Patricia "Pat" A. Kaiser, 83, of Chambersburg, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville, PA. Born July 11, 1942, in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Calvin B. Wolfe, Sr., and Anna E. Myers Wolfe.
Pat was a 1960 graduate of CASHS. Early in her life, she was employed at the Stanley...
Robert E. Fickes, Jr.
Aug 29, 2025
Robert E. Fickes, Jr., 68, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 23, 1957, in Chambersburg, PA, to the late Robert E., Sr. and Dorrine (Monn) Fickes.
Robert attended school in the Chambersburg Area School District and was employed as a machine operator at World Color for over 30 years...
Lawrence "Larry" Lahr
Aug 26, 2025
Lawrence J. “Larry” “Laws” Lahr, 81, of Chambersburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2025, at Doey’s House, Hagerstown, MD. Born on March 19, 1944, in Toledo, OH, he was a son of the late Clarence “Larry” and Josephine Rosenbrook Lahr.
Among his many accomplishments, Larry earned both his bachelor’s degree and his MBA from Shippensburg University. He had a long...
Carolyn M. "Carol" Scott
Aug 26, 2025
Carolyn M. “Carol” Scott, 85, of Chambersburg, PA, and formerly of Baltimore, MD, and Shippensburg, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born on June 19, 1940, in Chambersburg, PA, to the late Guy William Hock and Marie Lottie Myers.
Carol attended Chambersburg Area Senior High School. She previously attended Chambersburg Church of the...
Terrance Lee "Terry" Jones
Aug 26, 2025
Terrance L. “Terry” Jones, 75, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 24, 1950 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Mabel K. Miller Jones.
Terry was a 1968 graduate of CASHS. He was employed for 11 years as a bartender with...
Robert E. Lewis
Aug 25, 2025
Robert E. “Bob” Lewis, 86, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital. Born December 4, 1938, in Hamilton County, IN, he was the son of the late Earl and Rosemary McGlone Lewis.
Following his high school graduation, Bob earned an associate’s degree in mechanical engineering from the General Motors Institute in Flint, MI. He...
Carol Nuckels Ramsey
Aug 23, 2025
Carol Nuckels Ramsey, 79, of North Wilkesboro, NC, and formerly of Chambersburg, PA, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her daughter’s residence after a period of declining health.
Born November 30, 1945 in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lora Jean Hull Nuckels.
Aside from her parents, Carol...
Betty Louise B. Kuhn
Aug 22, 2025
Betty Louise B. Kuhn, 88, of Chambersburg, PA and formerly of Greencastle, PA passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, in Chambers Pointe. Born April 2, 1937 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Leona (Mowen) Bingaman.
Betty was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, dedicating her life to her family. She was a member of...
Ashley R. Farner
Aug 21, 2025
Ashley R. Farner, 38, of Lewistown, PA, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, in the Gesinger Lewistown Hospital. Born March 8, 1987, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of Terry L. Farner and the late Sandy Akers.
She was a graduate of Smithsburg High School, MD, with the Class of 2004. Ashley went on to attend Award Beauty School. She...