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Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County

Phyllis G. Hines

Phyllis G. Hines

Oct 28, 2025

Phyllis G. (Taylor) Hines, 77, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born October 30, 1947 in Chambersburg she was the daughter of the late David and Phyllis (Young) Taylor.

She attended Chambersburg Area Schools and later obtained her GED. Phyllis was employed as a physical therapy assistant and CNA for many years working at...

Timothy L. Gossert

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...

John Peter Hazlinsky

John Peter Hazlinsky

Nov 7, 2025

John P. “Pete” Hazlinsky, 85, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Luther Ridge, in Chambersburg. Born August 29, 1940, in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Albert H. and Madeline K. Schuler Hazlinsky.

Pete attended Catasauqua High School before enlisting in the US Air Force, where he served...

Terry K. Auvil

Terry K. Auvil

Nov 7, 2025

Terry Keith Auvil, 82, of Chambersburg, passed away on Friday morning, November 7, 2025, at Providence Place of Chambersburg. Born September 1, 1943, in Steubenville, OH, he was the son of the late Clifford A. and Goldie G. Cathell Auvil. His beloved wife Louise Koslic Auvil, preceded him in death on December 5, 2017.

A US Army veteran, Terry served honorably...

Betty J. Thompson

Betty J. Thompson

Nov 6, 2025

Betty J. Thompson, 92, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, at her home. Born December 12, 1932, in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Charles Quivers, Sr. and Viola Minnie Brisco Quivers.

Early in her life, Betty was employed as a nurse’s aide at the Chambersburg Hospital. She was later employed at Letterkenny Army...

Ronald E. "Pete" Gelsinger

Ronald E. "Pete" Gelsinger

Nov 6, 2025

Ronald E. “Pete” Gelsinger, 83, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 13, 1942, in Chambersburg, PA to the late Clair and Leona (Barnes) Gelsinger. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Billie, with whom he shared 52 wonderful years of...

Terry Stackhouse

Terry Stackhouse

Nov 5, 2025

Terry Dexter Preston Stackhouse, 67, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born April 7, 1958 in Frederick, MD, he was a son of the late Orville William and Thelma Mazie Yingling Stackhouse.

Terry was employed as a truck driver for Save-A-Lot Food Stores and later Titus Trucking until his retirement. He was a member...

Dorothy J. "Dotty" Yeager

Dorothy J. "Dotty" Yeager

Nov 4, 2025

Dorothy J. “Dotty” Yeager, 82, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born February 8, 1943, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Barrette and Dorothy J. Feldman Ford.

Dotty was a 1961 graduate of CASHS. She was a dedicated wife and homemaker. Her passion was taking care of her daughters...

Janet I. Hocker

Janet I. Hocker

Oct 31, 2025

Janet I. (Bouder) Hocker, 99, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 in The Village at Luther Ridge. Born August 18, 1926 in Waynesboro, PA she was the daughter of the late Harvey E. and Kathryn (Gardenhour) Bouder.

She and her late husband, George L. Hocker, were married October 28, 1952. Mr. Hocker passed away August 18, 2004.

Janet was...

Ronnie LeRoy Holloway

Ronnie LeRoy Holloway

Oct 30, 2025

Ronnie LeRoy Holloway, 80, of Fayetteville, PA, and formerly of Rochester, IN, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born on January 25, 1945, in Rochester, IN to the late Clifford Enos “Bud” and Eva Fay (Souder) Holloway.

Ronnie was a devoted husband to his wife, Joy, for 61 years...

Richard D. Strayer

Richard D. Strayer

Oct 29, 2025

Richard D. Strayer, 87, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Mercy House of Chambersburg. He was born on September 1, 1938, in Chambersburg, PA to the late John L. and Zelda (Shade) Strayer.

Richard was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School and was employed by Caterpillar Inc. as a Manufacturing Systems Engineer. He was...

Mildred D. Barnhart

Mildred D. Barnhart

Oct 29, 2025

Ms. Mildred D. Barnhart, 103, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in The Manor at Chambers Pointe. Born January 5, 1922 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Frank E. and Sarah C. (Leib) Demuth.

She was a graduate of Chambersburg High School with the Class of 1940. She was a charter member of The Open...

Russell W. Dehart

Russell W. Dehart

Oct 27, 2025

Russell William Dehart, 74, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg, PA. He was born on May 1, 1951, in Chambersburg, PA to the late Russell and Stella (Foore) Dehart

In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, watching Nascar races, and spending time with his dogs.

He is survived by his daughters Tracy...

Charles E. Williams

Charles E. Williams

Oct 27, 2025

Charles E. Williams, 87, of Orrtanna, PA, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born December 31, 1937, in Chambersburg he was the son of the late Charles E. Williams and Helen (Stine) Williams Huss.

He was a graduate of Shippensburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 1955. Chuck served honorably with the United States Navy...

Kevin Harry Blair

Kevin Harry Blair

Oct 26, 2025

Kevin Harry Blair, age 60, of St. Thomas, PA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Born September 22, 1965, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Harry Blair and Edith Louise Rexroth Blair.

Kevin was a 1983 graduate of CASHS. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Loader for over 33 years, at Volvo of...

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Franklin

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Franklin

Oct 23, 2025

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Franklin, 80, of Duncansville, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born February 12, 1945 in Oil City, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Flowers Fink. Her beloved husband of 42 years, Eugene ‘Gene” Franklin, preceded her in death on January 22, 2019.

Betty was a 1963 graduate...

D. Elwood Myers

D. Elwood Myers

Oct 22, 2025

Donald Elwood Myers, 94, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg, PA. He was born on December 24, 1930, in Chambersburg, PA to the late Donald A. and Amber E. (Johnson) Myers.

He was a 1949 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School, a member of Orrstown United Brethren Church in Orrstown,...

Karen F. Alsedek

Karen F. Alsedek

Oct 22, 2025

Karen F. Alsedek, 86, of Chambersburg, PA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Chambers Pointe Health Care Center. Born November 15, 1938, in Ogden, UT, she was the daughter of the late Erich L. and Rona Thompson Fischer. Her beloved husband, Richard D. Alsedek, preceded her in death on March 27, 2015.

Karen attended the...

Jacqueline S. Wagner

Jacqueline S. Wagner

Oct 22, 2025

Jacqueline Sue “Jackie” Wagner, 75, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, with her family by her side. Born May 15, 1950 in Lewistown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence “Red” Gearhart and Lucille Bibbie Gearhart.

Jackie was a 1968 graduate of Chief Logan High School in Lewistown, PA. She was employed most of her...

Ronald Lee Paetow

Ronald Lee Paetow

Oct 20, 2025

Ronald Lee Paetow, 79, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at his home. Born December 19, 1945, in Cumberland, MD, he was a son of the late Bruce Lee Paetow and Gladys Marie Orndorff Paetow.

Ron was a 1964 graduate of Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, MD. A US Army veteran, Ron served honorably from 1964-67...