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Neil Cline
May 11, 2026
Neil C. Cline, 72, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.
Born on April 23, 1954, in Chambersburg, Neil was the son of the late Helen Joanne Cline and grandson of the late Dorothy M. Cline. He was a 1972 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School, where he lettered...
John M. Groff
2026
John M. Groff of Chambersburg, PA and formerly of Mount Joy, PA went home to be with his loving Lord and Savior May 10, 2026 at home with his loving wife and family by his side.
He is survived by his wife, Caroll L. “Carly” (Hostetter) Groff; seven children, James Groff (Alicia) of Red Lion, PA, Jodi Reese (Michael) of Lancaster,...
Dolores Gaughenbaugh
May 9, 2026
Dolores Gaughenbaugh, 98, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Homewood at Williamsport in Williamsport, MD. She was born on May 6, 1928, in Gettysburg, PA to the late Clarence and Helen (Cook) Dougal.
Dolores was a 1946 graduate of Chambersburg High School and a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Chambersburg, PA. She participated in...
Jeffrey M. Krebs
May 9, 2026
Jeffrey M. Krebs, 80, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1945, in York, PA to the late Warren and Helen Jayne (Walterick) Krebs.
He was a graduate of West York High School in York, PA and went on to serve in the United States Navy. Jeffrey was...
Nancy D. Houser
May 9, 2026
Nancy D. Houser, 96, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home. Born March 21, 1930, in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Mary Catherine Harrison Cramer.
Nancy was employed for 32 years at the former Glick Shoe Store in Chambersburg and later at the Totem Pole box office in Fayetteville....
Mary Catherine Kohler
May 8, 2026
Mary Catherine Kohler, 81, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at WellSpan York Hospital. Born September 12, 1944, in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Wayne and Olive George Russell. Her beloved husband, Norman W. Kohler, Jr., preceded her in death on November 23, 2013.
Mary was a graduate of Shippensburg High School. She dedicated...
Jayne S. Lorah
May 7, 2026
Jayne S. (Shockey) Lorah, 81, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Born on July 17, 1944, in Chambersburg, Jayne was the daughter of the late Jacob Merle and Ethel Mae (Hartman) Shockey. A lifelong resident of the area, she was a 1962 graduate of Chambersburg High School and remained deeply connected to her community throughout...
Erma M. Norcross
May 6, 2026
Chambersburg, PA – Erma M. Norcross, 89, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Menno Haven Village Square Personal Care in Chambersburg. She was born on January 14, 1937, in Mowersville, PA, to the late Charles E. and Janet (Booz) Snoke.
Erma graduated from Harrisburg Poly Clinic Nursing School in 1957 as a Registered...
Donald R. Leininger, Sr.
May 6, 2026
Donald R. Leininger, Sr., 91, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born December 25, 1934, in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Reuben D. and Nellie Mae Shore Leininger. His beloved wife, Peggy L. McKnight Leininger, whom he married on August 28, 1955, preceded him in death on July 28,...
Paul A. Etter
May 5, 2026
Paul A. Etter, 77, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on November 27, 1948, in Fayetteville, PA to the late Paul E. Etter, Sr. and Mary M. (Miner) Etter.
Paul was a 1968 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School and honorably served in the United States Army. During his...
Richard L. Beidel
May 3, 2026
Richard L. Beidel, 85, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born February 25, 1941 in Dry Run, PA, he was a son of the late Charles R. Beidel and Mary I. Shields Beidel Crider.
Richard was a 1959 graduate of Shippensburg High School and went on to work in the printing industry for...
Mary K. Ursillo
May 1, 2026
Mary K. Ursillo, 84, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born April 19, 1942, in Closter, NJ, a daughter of the late Ruth H. and John D. Keane.
Mary worked in the fashion industry in the early 70’s, making good use of her keen fashion sense while supplementing her career doing runway modeling. A...
Sharon L. Davis
Apr 27, 2026
Sharon L. Davis, 81, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, at her residence in Menno Village. Born on March 24, 1945, in Derry Township, Mifflin County, PA, Sharon was the daughter of the late Henry H. Davis and Mary Jane (Taylor) Davis.
Sharon was a 1963 graduate of Chambersburg High School and went on to graduate from...
Cody D. Shearer
Apr 22, 2026
Cody D. Shearer, 35, of Chambersburg, PA, found eternal peace on April 22nd, 2026 in his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born April 26th, 1990.
Cody was the devoted husband of Kayla (Cardwell) Shearer and proud father to Brayden, Lilianna, Arabella, and Cody, Jr. Shearer, which were all the lights of his life. Cody also shared...
Betty C. Stouffer
Apr 22, 2026
Betty C. Stouffer, 83, of Chambersburg, PA, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. Born November 1, 1942, in Greencastle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Riley and Mary Brechbiel Laughlin.
Betty was a 1961 graduate of Greencastle-Antim High School. She was employed at Lewrene Interiors and...
Gaylynne LeVan
Apr 17, 2026
Gaylynne (Lutz) LeVan, 76, formerly of Williamsport, PA, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, in Chambersburg, PA, at SpiritTrust Lutheran, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 16, 1949, she was the daughter of William D. and Donna (Schrann) Lutz. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Terry Snyder.
Gaylynne was the devoted wife of the...
Linda S. Helfrick
Apr 17, 2026
Linda S. Helfrick, age 71, of Fayetteville, PA, passed from this life on April 17, 2026. Born May 9, 1954 in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late David R. and Gladys E. Corwell Helfrick.
Linda attended Chambersburg Area Senior High School graduating with the Class of 1972. She then went on to earn her degree in Registered Nursing...
Michael L. Knepper
Apr 16, 2026
Michael Lindsay Knepper, age 81, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Mercy House, surrounded by his loving family.
Born February 20, 1945, in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of John Leibold Knepper and Charlotte Elizabeth “Betty” (Lindsay) Knepper.
Mike was a 1963 graduate of Chambersburg Area High School, where he was fondly remembered for driving a...
Meriam H. Stumbaugh
Apr 16, 2026
Meriam H. Stumbaugh, 89, of Chambersburg, passed away on April 16, 2026, at Luther Ridge Skilled Nursing Care in Chambersburg, PA. Born January 14, 1937, in Yellow Creek, Bedford County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Eva (Hale) Hoover. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John J. Stumbaugh, in 2005.
Meriam enjoyed tending her...
Allan E. Conaway, Sr.
Apr 16, 2026
Allan Eugene Conaway, Sr., fell asleep in death suddenly on April 16th, 2026. He was born June 16th, 1951, to Russell and Blanche Conaway of Woodbine, MD. Allan was the oldest of five children (Gail, April, Roger, Ralph).
Allan would go on to marry the love of his life, Carolyn Conaway, and share 54 years together as husband and wife. The...
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