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G. William Wallace
May 3, 2025
G. William Wallace, 88, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2025. Bill was born in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, but has resided in Chambersburg, Scotland, Shippensburg, and most recently in Clermont, Florida. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Lorna Flohr Wallace, and his parents, George W. Wallace and Margaret Wallace Boerner. He is survived by his...
Burroughs Danvis Long
Jun 9, 2025
Burroughs “Dan” Long, 80, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away June 9, 2025, in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 14, 1944, in Myrtle Beach, SC, he was the son of the late Burroughs Henry and Florrie (Causey) Long.
He was a member of Ocean View Baptist Church, Myrtle Beach, SC, and attended Hope Presbyterian Church, Shippensburg, PA. Dan enjoyed collecting seashells on...
John W. "June" Byers, Jr.
Jun 9, 2025
John W. “June” Byers, Jr., 99, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg, PA.
He was born on June 12, 1925, in New Franklin, PA to the late John W. Byers, Sr. and Theressa (Miller) Byers.
June served in the Army during WWII from 1946-1947 with time in Japan. He was then employed by...
Jerome R. Sochowski
Jun 7, 2025
Jerome "Jerry" Sochowski, a devoted husband and loving father, passed peacefully in Chambersburg, PA, on June 7, 2025, at the age of 76. His life was marked by courage, service, and unwavering love for his family.
Jerry was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 17, 1948. After graduating from the University of San Diego in 1970, he joined the Navy. Jerry...
Marilyn B. Gadberry
Jun 5, 2025
Marilyn B. Gadberry, 98, of Chambersburg, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Brookview Healthcare Center. Born October 25, 1926, in Toledo, OH, she was the daughter of the late Alfred R. and Junia M. Hawkins Harris. Her beloved husband, George Gadberry, preceded her in death in 1979.
Marilyn spent most of her life making a home for her family....
Patricia J. Powers
Jun 2, 2025
Patricia J. (Loomis) Powers, 88, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Homewood Living, Williamsport, MD, where she had resided for the past three years. Born July 20, 1936, in Oswego, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Madeline (Bryson) Loomis.
She was a graduate of Oswego High...
Marion E. Fritz
May 27, 2025
Marion E. Fritz, 93, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.
She was born on October 25, 1931, in Chambersburg, PA, to the late Chester R. and Elizabeth H. (Monn) Suders.
Marion was a 1949 graduate of Chambersburg High School in Chambersburg, PA. She was a homemaker, and in her free time,...
Ruby S. Patterson
May 25, 2025
Ruby Grace (Snider) Patterson, age 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 31, 1928, in Hamilton Township to the late Paul F. Snider and Ruth (Coble) Snider. Ruby was a graduate of the Chambersburg High School Class of 1947.
She married Alvin Patterson...
Christopher Barker
2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Barker who departed this life peacefully at the age of 73. Chris was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Paul and Marion Barker. He lived the majority of his life in Henderson, North Carolina, and recently moved to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, to live closer to family.
Chris graduated from Nyack...
Joanne E. Stamm
May 24, 2025
Joanne (Etter) Stamm, widow of the Rev. John Wesley Stamm, was born September 16, 1930, in Coatesville, PA, daughter of the late John E. and Grace (Miller) Etter. Joanne grew up in Chambersburg, graduating from Chambersburg High School with the class of 1948. She received a B.S. in Education from the former Shippensburg State Teachers College in 1952.
Having married the...
James E. "Jim" Verdier
May 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James E. “Jim” Verdier, age 56, at home in his sleep, on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born on May 30, 1968, he was the son of the late Joyce T. Hoover Verdier and the late Charles James Verdier.
Jim attended Chambersburg Area Senior High School. For 31 years, he served...
Jack E. Kramer
May 22, 2025
Jack E. Kramer, 91, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Menno Haven Brookview Health Care Center.
He was born on October 18, 1933, in Chambersburg, PA, to the late David A. and Mildred M. (Sleighter) Kramer.
Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, Seabees, and Army National Guard. He was employed by...
Hilda L. Banner
May 21, 2025
Hilda L. Banner, 95, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at her home.
She was born on March 30, 1930, in Chambersburg, PA to the late Renise Wagaman and Lina Bender.
Hilda was a member of Greenwood Assembly of God in Fayetteville, PA. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with family and animals. Especially her dogs.
She is survived by...
Thelma Grace Purnell
May 19, 2025
Thelma Grace Purnell, 93, of Chambersburg, passed away on Monday morning, May 19, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born July 18, 1931 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Fred N. and Mary Ann Keebaugh Blair. Her beloved husband of 48 years, Raymond Leroy Purnell, whom she married on April 8, 1955, preceded her in death on August...
Virgil J. McGough, Sr.
May 16, 2025
Mr. Virgil J. McGough, Sr., 86, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 in Mercy House, Chambersburg. Born November 10, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Henry and Virginia (Buggy) McGough.
He was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, Class of 1956. Virgil attended Temple University where he studied mechanical engineering. He began...
Skyler Michael Souders
May 14, 2025
Skyler M. Souders, age 26, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his home after a two-year battle with Leukemia. Born in Chambersburg, PA, on September 10, 1998, he was the son of Harold N. and Tammy S. Florig Souders.
Skyler was a 2018 graduate of CASHS. He worked as a Manager at Grocery Outlet until his...
Walter H. Patey, Sr.
May 12, 2025
Walter H. Patey, Sr., 84, of Fayetteville, PA passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home.
He was born on December 14, 1940, in Powellville, MD to the late Lester and Edna (Jones) Patey.
He was a 1958 graduate of Wicomico High School in Salisbury, MD. He was employed as a soil conservationist with the United States Department of Agriculture...
Jeanne E. Singer
May 12, 2025
Jeanne E. Barnes, 75, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, in Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation Center, Chambersburg, PA. Born September 26, 1949, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Betty (Bender) Barnes.
She was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School. Jeanne was employed as the dietary manager at the former Falling Spring...
Dianne Rhoades
May 10, 2025
Dianne Rhoades, 78, a resident at The Quarters at Shook Home in Chambersburg, PA and formerly of Ashland, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born October 5, 1946 in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Thomas D. and Blanche M. Snyder Rhoades.
Dianne lived a life marked by quiet strength, kindness, and...
Douglas A. "Coach" Lawson
May 9, 2025
Douglas A. “Coach” Lawson, 76, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville, PA.
He was born on August 14, 1948, in Binghamton, NY to the late Orville D. and Jeannette (Cline) Lawson.
Douglas attended North High and Broomtech Technical Institute in Binghamton, NY. He also received his Bachelor’s Degree in education from Baptist...
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