Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Chambersburg, PA & Greater Franklin County

William C. Eichelberger

William C. Eichelberger

Dec 18, 2025

William C. “Bill” Eichelberger, Jr., 79, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Rest Haven Rehab and Nursing in York, PA. Born July 31, 1946, in Ashland, PA, he was a son of the late William C. Eichelberger, Sr., and LaVaughn “Bonnie” Cooper Eichelberger. His beloved wife, Patricia Ann Eichelberger, whom he married on July 19,...

Edith C. Lindsell

Edith C. Lindsell

Dec 16, 2025

Edith C. Lindsell, age 99, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on December 16, 2025, at Brookview Health Care Center, Menno Haven Brookside campus. Born April 8, 1926, in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold B. and Mary (Scott) Carbaugh.

After graduating from Gettysburg High School, she attended State Teachers College in Indiana, PA. Working in the library...

Betty Jane Kissner

Betty Jane Kissner

Dec 13, 2025

Betty Jane (Wentzel) Kissner, 91, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born July 15, 1934 in Chambersburg she was the daughter of the late Robert and Madeline (Bishop) Wentzel.

She was a graduate of the Chambersburg High School with the Class of 1952. Betty was primarily a homemaker taking care of her home...

Ray A. Carbaugh

Ray A. Carbaugh

Dec 13, 2025

Ray A. Carbaugh, age 80, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Born in South Mountain, PA on July 10, 1945, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Frances L. Sease Carbaugh.

Mr. Carbaugh was a member of the Gettysburg High School class of 1963. He went on to serve honorably in...

Jesse W. Small

Jesse W. Small

Dec 12, 2025

Jesse W. Small, 71, of St. Thomas, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 in his home. Born March 27, 1954 in Chambersburg, PA, he was a son of the late John and June (Myers) Small. A graduate of James Buchanan High School, Jesse worked for a number of years for Winfield Glass in Chambersburg, before purchasing the company in...

Teresa K. Hemler

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...