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James Raymond Raleigh, Jr.

James Raymond Raleigh, Jr.

Sep 18, 2025

James Raymond Raleigh, Jr. age 91 of Mercersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Mercy House in Chambersburg, PA, just hours before his son, James Raymond Raleigh III, with whom he donated a Kidney to as a child had passed away in the same room. Born in Hot Springs, NC on March 24, 1934, he was the...

Steven M. Foote

Steven M. Foote

Sep 17, 2025

Steven M. Foote, 59, of Chambersburg, PA passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in Fairfield, PA. Born May 13, 1966, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late William Foote and Ruth Ann (Shuhart) Garner.

He was a graduate of Valley High School, Lonaconing, MD with the Class of 1984. Steve then went on to obtain his bachelor’s...

Virginia Frazier

Virginia Frazier

Sep 14, 2025

Virginia Frazier, 86, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born on May 8, 1939, in Bedford, PA to the late Orville and Mary (Weyant) Strayer.

She was a 1957 graduate of Chestnut Ridge High School in Bedford, PA. She was a homemaker and raised her 4...

William E. "Bill" Black

William E. "Bill" Black

Sep 14, 2025

William E. Black, 83, of Chambersburg, PA passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Menno Haven Memory Care Home. Born November 14, 1941, in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Margaret (Seiders) Black. Bill and his beloved wife, Elke H. (Anders) Black, were married July 9, 1962. Together they shared...

Jerre A. Rotz

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

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. She was born on October 24, 1936, in Waynesboro, PA, to the late Harold and Bonalin (Stevens) Pittman.

Sharon received her Master’s Degree in teaching and went on to work for the Chambersburg Area School District until...

Shirley Ann Pittenturf

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

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.

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

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

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

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,...

William Leonard Inman, Jr.

William Leonard Inman, Jr.

Sep 5, 2025

William Leonard Inman, Jr., age 79, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, in Hershey, PA. Born on August 22, 1946, in Mount Airy, NC, he was the son of the late Faye Johnson Inman and William Leonard Inman, Sr.

Mr. Inman was a graduate of Tennessee Temple University. He retired from Walmart. He was a member of...

Helen R. Rice

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...