Daisy B. Cruz

Daisy Belle (Harding) Cruz, 86, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 in Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born in Howard County, Maryland she was the daughter of the late John W. and Geneva Harding.

She was a graduate of Laurel High School with the Class of 1957. Daisy was employed as secretary for the National Security Agency in Maryland throughout her career.

She is survived by two sisters, Irma Harding and Joan Harding both of New Oxford, PA; three step-children, Virginia Puaokalami Hostetler, Charles P. Cruz (Laurie), and Jona P. Cruz (Rose); and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by he husband, Charles Placido Cruz who passed away January 23, 2016 and two step-children, JoAnna Puanani DeFreitas and Jonathan P. Cruz.

Graveside services will be held at a later date in Miliani Memorial Park, Waipahu, HI. Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 150 Norlo Drive, Fayetteville, PA 17222.

Online condolences may be expressed at geiselfuneralhome.com.