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Doris Elliott Baughman
Oct 18, 2024
Doris Elliott Baughman, age 95, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Luther Ridge Nursing Home. Born in Chambersburg, PA on October 25, 1928, she was the daughter of the late David and Zelda Etter Elliott.
Mrs. Baughman was a 1947 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School. She was a homemaker most of her adult life,...
Wilson "Cecil" Adkins
Oct 16, 2024
Wilson “Cecil” Adkins, 69, of Chambersburg, passed unexpectedly, Wednesday October 16th, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born Monday February 7th, 1955 to the late Freddy and Isolene Adkins in West Liberty, Kentucky.
Cecil is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Debbie (Howard) Adkins; a daughter Stephanie Nalewak of Chambersburg; sons Brandon Adkins...
Leonard E. Wingert
Oct 16, 2024
Leonard E. Wingert, age 75, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at
Mercy House of Chambersburg, PA. Born in Chambersburg, PA, on October 10, 1949, he was the son of
the late Irvin and Mary Reed Wingert.
Leonard was a 1971 graduate of The Penn State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in
Engineering. Mr. Wingert was a Mason...
Jean P. Wheelock Jackson
Oct 14, 2024
Jean P. Wheelock Jackson, 98, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at Village Square at Menno Haven. She was born March 14, 1926 in Hollidaysburg, PA, as the daughter of the late Fenwick W. and Gladys N. Treese Elder.
Jean was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School and was employed at the Hollidaysburg State Hospital as a...
Sandra M. "Sandi" Baksi
Oct 14, 2024
Sandra “Sandi” M. Baksi, Ph.D. age 67 of Chambersburg, PA passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the Chambersburg Hospital after a courageous five year battle with metastatic esophageal cancer. Born August 17, 1957, in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Dolores (Shinko) Baksi.
Sandi received her graduate degree from University of Maryland in 1986,...
Judith Marie Rock
Oct 13, 2024
Judith Marie (Hobbs) Rock, 80, of Chambersburg, passed peacefully, Sunday October 13th, 2024. She was born Monday November 29th, 1943 to the late Frank and Helen Hobbs, also of Chambersburg. She is predeceased by her husband of 30 years, Marlin G. Rock.
Judith is survived by her daughters Beth Rock and Amy Hardsock with husband Michael both...
Joseph Harold College
Oct 7, 2024
Joseph Harold College, 90, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 in Hagerstown, MD. Born August 5, 1934 in Duffield, PA he was the son of the late Roland and Janet (Hassler) College.
Mr. College served with the United States Air Force from December 9, 1953 until his honorable retirement January 1, 1974. During his tenure with the Air...
Christopher Allen McClure
Oct 7, 2024
Christopher Allen McClure, age 50 of Chambersburg, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital. Born July 14, 1974 in Chambersburg, he was the son of Elwood and Susan Abati McClure.
Chris was a 1993 graduate of Shippensburg Area Senior High School. He enjoyed listening to music; especially southern gospel. He loved being outdoors, taking rides, camping,...
Joshua Edward Wratchford
Oct 6, 2024
Joshua Edward Wratchford, 36, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at his home. He was born on October 8, 1987 in Petersburg, WV. Joshua was employed at District Photo in Chambersburg. He enjoyed Fishing, going for walks, and his dog, Ratchet. He also loved spending time with his family.
Joshua is survived by his wife, Bridget Linette...
Kathleen M. Chesnut
Oct 6, 2024
Kathleen M. “Kathi” Chesnut, 57, of Mercersburg, PA passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 in the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA. Born June 7, 1967 in York, PA she was the daughter of the Daniella M. (Knisley) and the late Charles T. Russell, Sr.
She was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 1985. Kathi...
Ricky Lee Shannon
Oct 5, 2024
Ricky Lee Shannon, 64, of Williamsburg, VA peacefully and triumphantly returned to his Savior on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Born October 25, 1959 in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Richard E. “Dick” and Rhoda L. (Meyers) Shannon.
He was a graduate of James Buchanan High School with the Class of 1977. Rick then went on to obtain...
Vivian L. Statler
Oct 5, 2024
Vivian L. Statler, 94, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 in SpiriTrust Lutheran The Village at Luther Ridge. Born January 27, 1930 in Mt. Cydonia area of Franklin County, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles A. Shoemaker, Sr. and Florence (Mowers) Black.
She attended Chambersburg High School. Vivian was employed as a seamstress at the...
Fred L. Murray, Jr.
Oct 4, 2024
Fred L. Murray, Jr. age 69 of St. Thomas, PA, passed away at The Gardens of Gettysburg on Friday, October 4, 2024. Born March 5, 1955, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Fred and Shirley F. Carmack Murray.
Fred was a 1973 graduate of the James Buchanan High School. He worked as an Auto Cad Designer at...
C. Eugene Wingert
Oct 1, 2024
Charles Eugene “Gene” Wingert, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024 at Quincy Village in Waynesboro, PA. Born on his home farm January 22, 1936 in St. Thomas, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Myers Wingert and Mary Belle Keller. Gene was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Betty Pittman Wingert,...
Hazel M. Zullinger
Sep 28, 2024
Hazel Maye Zullinger, age 81, of Chambersburg, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Mercy House of Chambersburg with her family by her side. Born July 30, 1943 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late George William Christman, Sr. and Mildred Susie (Helman) Christman.
A 1961 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim High School, she dedicated her life to making a...
Peter "Pete" Mason
Sep 26, 2024
Peter “Pete” H. Mason beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on September26th, after a courageous two and a half year battle with leukemia. His positivity and indomitable spirit were an inspiration to many.
Pete was born on December 19, 1946 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Pete and his wife Becky moved their family from Wisconsin to New...
Jane R. Clugh
Sep 26, 2024
Jane R. Clugh, 79, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 4, 1945 in Greenock, Scotland, she was a daughter of the late John and Jane Graham McKelvie.
Jane was born and raised in Scotland where she met her husband and moved to the United States after they were married. She was...
Doris Faye Schaffer
Sep 25, 2024
Doris Faye Schaffer, 70, of Chambersburg, passed away at her home on September 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 11, 1954, in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Shirley O'Brien Sanders. Her beloved husband, Craig Eugene Schaffer, whom she married on August 10, 1974, preceded her in death on August 9, 2006.
Early in...
Betty Ann Strock
Sep 25, 2024
Betty Ann Strock, 69, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully in her home, Wednesday, September 25,2024, surrounded by her family. She was born Tuesday, June 14, 1955, to the late George Melvin and Jean Louise (Painter) Rego in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Betty is married to her beloved husband of forty-five years, Adam Jay Strock. She is survived by her...
Doris R. Van Sickle
Sep 24, 2024
Doris R, Van Sickle, 95, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Chambers Pointe Healthcare Center. Born January 13, 1929 in Hollisterville, PA, Wayne County, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Edna “Ruby” Brown Kellam.
Doris was a graduate of Lake Consolidated High School in Lake Ariel, PA. Her super talent was sewing and...
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