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Karen S. Diehl
Oct 5, 2026
Karen S. Diehl, 83, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at her home. Born January 23, 1943, in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. and Mary E. (Perry) Shatzer. Her beloved husband of 64 years, Thomas R. Diehl, Sr., whom she married on June 23, 1962,...
Thomas Finucane
Oct 2, 2026
Thomas Finucane, 85, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, died from complications of multiple myeloma on Friday, October 2, at Mercy House, Chambersburg.
Tom was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, in August, 1941, and lived his early life in Chester, Pennsylvania. As a teenager his family moved to Chambersburg after the Sputnik crisis because the federal government relocated some employees, including Tom’s father, from...
Barbara J. Crawford Thomas
Oct 1, 2026
Barbara J. Crawford Thomas, age 69, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born January 23, 1957, to Dalton M. and Edna (Clark) Crawford in Chambersburg, PA.
Barb was a 1974 graduate of James Buchanan High School and Franklin County Vo-Tech where she studied textiles and fabrications. She then went on to apply...
Barbara Ann Kirkpatrick
Sep 29, 2026
Barbara Ann (Swope) Kirkpatrick, 51, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, at the University of Maryland Medical Center, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Born on May 2, 1975, in Chambersburg, Barb was the beloved daughter of William and Jane Swope of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. She grew up in the local area and dedicated her life...
Marguerite G. Forget
Sep 29, 2026
Marguerite G. Forget, 98, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.Born on June 23, 1928, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Aurore (Faubert) Leduc.Throughout her working years, Marguerite held positions in both the banking and healthcare fields. She was a proud member of VFW Post 1599...
Suzanne M. Bachmann
Sep 28, 2026
Suzanne M. Bachmann, 65, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 27, 1961, in Parkville, MD.
Suzanne was a 1979 graduate of Parkville High School in Parkville, MD. She was a homemaker and spent much of her time raising her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, antiquing, going to flea...
Peter D. Hackney
Sep 28, 2026
Peter D. Hackney, 73, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, September 28, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family. Born November 30, 1952 in Columbus, OH he was the son of the late Donald and Katherine (Kessel) Hackney.
He was a graduate of South Columbus High School, Columbus, OH. Peter and his wife, Phyllis, were Tupperware sales trainers and retired...
George J. Sanders
Sep 25, 2026
With deep love, we announce the passing of George Joseph Sanders, age 90, a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 25,2026 at the Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital after a short illness. He was born on November 21,1935 in Rochester, New York to George and Marie (Daly) Sanders.
George spent his...
Mitchell Lee Thomas
Sep 25, 2026
Mitchell Lee Thomas, 56, of Fayetteville, passed at his home on Friday, September 25, 2026. Born in Chambersburg, PA, on July 20, 1970, he was the son of Harry and Doris (Smith) Thomas.
Mitchell was a self-employed mechanic, he was a huge car enthusiast. He was a Dodge man, enjoyed racing and four wheelers. He especially loved his grandchildren and playing...
Jennifer M. Mack
Sep 23, 2026
Jennifer M. Mack, 52, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at her home.
She was born on February 8, 1974, in Chambersburg, PA, to the late Lucinda B. (Earnest) North.
Jennifer was a 1992 graduate of Franklin County Career and Technology Center. She was a self-employed photographer and enjoyed taking photos of costumes and headpieces. She had an...
Megan Nicole Conner
Sep 22, 2026
Megan Nicole Conner, 34, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Hershey Medical Center. Born July 29, 1992, she was the daughter of Darrel E. and Kristine A. (Russell) Conner.
Megan was a 2011 graduate of CASHS. She was social, outgoing, and full of life. She had a feisty spirit, was never afraid to speak her mind,...
Natalie S. Gordon
Sep 22, 2026
Natalie S. Gordon, 52, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on July 17, 1974, in Sikeston, MO to James Phillip Duke and Ladonna (Ivie) Aday.
Natalie and her husband Jim owned and operated Conocodell Golf Club where she served as a manager. She was an avid and very skilled golfer. She...
Irene Finamore
Sep 22, 2026
Irene Finamore, 98, of Chambersburg, PA, and formerly of Penn National, entered eternal rest on Tuesday afternoon, September 22, 2026, at Brookview Healthcare Center. Born February 27, 1928, in Carbon, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Solvesky Dunchak. Her beloved husband of 72 years, John R. Finamore, whom she married on August 21, 1947, preceded...
Jack J. Johnson
Sep 20, 2026
Jack J. Johnson, 71, of Chambersburg, passed away on Sunday morning, September 20, 2026, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 10, 1955, in Carlisle, PA, he was the son of the late Jack Sharkey Beason and Clara Belle Cover Johnson, and step-son of the late Charles Leroy Johnson.
A US Army veteran, Jack served honorably during the Vietnam War. He was...
Wayne Richard Best
Sep 20, 2026
Wayne Richard Best, 92, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Brookview Menno Haven. Born October 27, 1933 in Dry Run, PA he was the son of the late Wayne and Sarah (Benedict) Best.
He was a graduate of the Chambersburg High School with the Class of 1951. Mr. Best then went on to serve with the United...
Esther Cromer
Sep 17, 2026
Esther Cromer, 89, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 22, 1937, in Chambersburg, PA to the late Grant G. and Mabel (Brown) Humwood.
Esther was a homemaker and a member of Air Hill United Brethren in Christ Church in Chambersburg, PA.
She is survived by three sons Fred H. Guyer,...
Margaret C. Stigers
Sep 17, 2026
Margaret C. Stigers, 97, of Chambersburg, quietly passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Providence Place. Born December 30, 1928, in Delancy (Adrian), PA, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Anne (Peel) Brett.
Margaret enjoyed the quiet, peaceful things in life, she played bridge with her neighborhood friends. Those who knew her will remember her for the...
Harold S. Forrester
Sep 16, 2026
Harold S. Forrester, age 96, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Orrstown Personal Care Home. Born April 13, 1930, in Letterkenny Township, PA, he was the son of the late Albert H. and Ruth Sellers Forrester.
Mr. Forrester was a 1948 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School. He was a lifelong farmer. Mr. Forrester was...
Dorothy E. Moreland
Sep 16, 2026
Dorothy E. Moreland, 81, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026 in Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville. Born January 25, 1945 in Cumberland, MD she was the daughter of the late Lawrence L. and Wynetta (Shoemaker) Grim.
She was a graduate of Fort Hill High School, Cumberland, MD with the Class of 1963. Dorothy attended the registered nursing program at...
Sandra J. Ubele
Sep 15, 2026
Sandra Joyce Ubele, lovingly known as “Grammy” to her 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, in Fayetteville, PA, at the age of 87.
Born on July 16, 1939, in Philadelphia, Sandra was the only child of Pellman and Pearl Williman. She grew up in Northeast Philadelphia and remained incredibly close to her loving parents throughout...
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