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Teresa K. Hemler
Dec 9, 2025
Teresa K. “Tess” Hemler, 68, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 in Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville. Born October 17, 1957 in Chambersburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Victor B. and Mary Louise Hemler.
She was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 1975. Tess enjoyed reading, working in the yard,...
Robert W. "Bob" Nolan
Dec 5, 2025
Robert “Bob” W. Nolan, 73, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on December 5, 2025, at the Chambersburg ER surrounded by his family.
Bob was born on December 17, 1951, to Harold R. Nolan and Laura Smith Daley in Baltimore, MD. Bob graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1969. After graduating he spent his career in commercial construction working for several companies:...
Mary Elizabeth Parson
Dec 5, 2025
Mary Elizabeth “Bunny” Parson, 92, formerly of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at The Williamsport Home, Williamsport, PA. Born February 21, 1933 in Shade Gap, PA she was the daughter of the late James Nicholas and Mary Jane Roddy Metzler. Her beloved husband of 68 years, Johnny Deems “John” Parson, whom she married on October 23, 1954,...
Carol Anne Gipe
Dec 3, 2025
Carol Anne Gipe, 70, of Chambersburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Wellspan York Hospital. Born August 2, 1955, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Clyde L. and Wilma Peckman Young.
Carol was a 1973 graduate of James Buchanan High School. Early in her life she worked various jobs and later was employed as a dental...
Donna J. "Jean" Gindlesperger
Dec 3, 2025
Donna J. “Jean” Gindlesperger, 91, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Mercy House of Chambersburg. She was born on April 18, 1934, in Windber, PA to the late William Kenneth and Mary (Rininger) Koontz
Jean was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, earning her degree in Elementary Education. After graduating, she taught elementary school in...
Terry L. Olson
Dec 3, 2025
Terry L. Olson, 70, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1954, in Waynesboro, PA to the late James Warren and Dorothy Marie (Smith) Olson.
Terry was a 1973 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School. He spent a portion of his life working at Long Beach Naval...
John Brindle Dice, Jr.
Dec 2, 2025
On Tuesday December 2, 2025, John Brindle Dice Jr. met his beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As he was ushered into Heaven, he was surrounded by his family. Now John knows his Savior face to face as he is fully known.
Born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania on March 28, 1944, John was the son of the late John Brindle Dice, Sr....
Edwin L. Mills
Nov 28, 2025
Edwin L. Mills, 85, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 in his home. Born June 15, 1940 in Williamsport, MD he was the son of the late Victor D. and Della V. (Wolfe) Mills.
He served honorably in the United States Air Force. Ed was employed in management for the Hershey’s Ice Cream Company from 1973 until his...
Frances R. Kanagy
Nov 27, 2025
Frances R. (Yoder) Kanagy, 84, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born January 27, 1941 in Belleville, PA she was the daughter of the late Samuel C. and Arie E. (Byler) Yoder.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who took great pride in her home, baking, and cooking. Frances put her baking...
Lawrence E. Furman
Nov 27, 2025
Lawrence Eugene Furman of Chambersburg, PA went home to meet his Lord and Savior on November 27, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1943, the son of the late Elmo Furman and Carrie Hardy Furman.
Mr. Furman graduated from CASHS in 1962 and was employed at LEAD for almost 30 years in the Engineering Division. He was involved in the...
Ray L. Etter
Nov 26, 2025
Ray L. Etter, 88, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday November 26, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was born on December 3, 1936, in Chambersburg, PA to the late Russell W. and Edna May (Sellers) Etter.
Ray was the owner of the Sunoco station in Fayetteville from 1962 until his retirement in 1993. He served in the Army during the...
Glenn O. Stoops
Nov 22, 2025
Glenn O. Stoops, 80, of Pond Bank, PA, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born October 2, 1945, in Pond Bank, he was the son of the late Orville and Reba (Bumbaugh) Stoops.
Glenn was a devoted Christian who cherished his faith. He was a faithful servant of the Pond Bank Independent Church where he served...
Katherine Dropp
Nov 15, 2025
Katherine Dropp, age 83 of Chambersburg, PA, transitioned peacefully with family by her side on November 15, 2025. Born in Monessen, PA on December 13, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Dolnack. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Dr. John “Jerry” Dropp.
Kathy led a full life as a loving daughter,...
Donna Sue McNew
Nov 14, 2025
Donna Sue McNew, 78, of Chambersburg, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at her home. Born August 11, 1947, in Harlan, KY, she was the daughter of the late Keith and June J. Rhea Napier. Her beloved husband Foster R. McNew, whom she married on September 29, 1965, preceded her in death on July 26, 2010.
Donna was a 1965...
Kathleen Hurden
Nov 13, 2025
Kathleen Hurden, 67, of Upper Strasburg, PA passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, in her home surrounded by her children. Born May 3, 1958, in Pompton Plains, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Agnes C. (Butler) Dalrymple.
She was a graduate of Paul IV Regional High School with the Class of 1976. Kathy was employed as...
Brian Keith Barnes
Nov 13, 2025
Brian Keith Barnes, 67, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. Born October 23, 1958 in Chambersburg he was the son of Beverly (Coolbeth) Barnes of Chambersburg and the late Harold Barnes.
He was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 1976. Brian was employed as a...
Willis D. Piper
Nov 12, 2025
Willis Duane Piper, age 88, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Devon House Senior Living in Allentown, PA. Born in Dry Run, PA on May 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Elmer and Grace Lorene Zeigler Piper.
Mr. Piper was a 1955 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School and a 1959 graduate...
Helen A. Steinour
Nov 12, 2025
Helen A. Steinour, 95, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in Mercy House of Chambersburg surrounded by her loving family. Born October 5, 1930 in Lemasters, PA she was the daughter of the late Roy F. and Blanche E. (Martin) Auman.
She was a graduate of Lemaster High School with the Class of 1948. Helen then went on...
Timothy L. Gossert
Nov 11, 2025
Timothy L. Gossert, 64, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 27, 1961, in Chambersburg, PA to the late Wallace William, Sr. and Myrtle Pauline (Kline) Gossert
Timothy was a 1980 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School and was previously employed as a laborer by Nitterhouse Concrete and Coldsmith...
Barry K. Fleming
Nov 10, 2025
Barry K. Fleming, age 64, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born in Farrell, PA on August 6, 1961, he was the son of Edgar Robinson and Shirley Jolane Fleming.
Mr. Fleming was a 1979 graduate of Westinghouse High School. He served honorably in the U. S. Marine Corps. Mr. Fleming was...
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