Joan A. Boxler

Joan A. Boxler, 87, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at her home, surrounded by those she loved. She was born on July 27, 1939, in Beaverdale, PA to the late Peter and Mary (Chalan) Royko.

Joan formerly attended New Guilford Brethren in Christ Church. She was employed as a nurse aide at both Franklin Farms and Piney Mountain Home until her retirement. In her free time she enjoyed knitting, pulling shenanigans, and going on adventures with her family.

She is survived by three daughters Cheryl Yeager (William) of Chambersburg, PA; Donna Rosenberry (“Shorty”) of Newville, PA; Denise Nead of Chambersburg, PA; 6 grandchildren Tracy Rhodes (Chris) of Chambersburg, PA; Valerie Yeager of Chambersburg, PA; Tasha Fisher (Teddy) of Gardners, PA; Charity Daniels (Dave) of Harrisburg, PA; Sarah Creek (Morgan) of Shippensburg, PA; Jonathan Nead (Mattison McMullen) of Chambersburg, PA; 9 great grandchildren Anastacia, Colyn, Ava, Abigail, Chance, Ethan, Lillian, Aiden, and Liam; sister Linda Lucas (Mickey) of Summerville, PA. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Robert A. Boxler, who passed away in 2019; son Bobby Boxler; daughter Theresa Boxler; brothers George, David, and Jim Royko.

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 may be made to: Rhonda Brake Shreiner Women’s Center, 12 St. Paul Drive, Suite 103 Chambersburg, PA 17201 OR CVBCA, 1601 Mountain Road, Suite 101, Mercerburg, PA 17236.

Condolences and memories may be shared at geiselfuneralhome.com