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Fay Marlene Campbell
Jan 5, 2026
Fay Marlene Campbell, 71, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Chambersburg Hospital. Born on October 12, 1954, in Waynesboro, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Daniel Webster Armstrong and Mary Ellen Reese Armstrong.
For many years, Fay dedicated her life to serving others as an in-home private duty aide, where her compassion,...
Ray E. Caufman
Jan 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ray Eugene Caufman, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on Saturday, January 3, 2026 surrounded by his beloved daughters.
Born April 6, 1959, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of Bertha (Wiles) Caufman of Chambersburg, PA and the late Wilbur Caufman.
Ray was a 1977 graduate of...
Earl W. Garvin, Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
Earl W. Garvin, Jr., 93, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville, PA. He was born on June 25, 1932, in Chambersburg, PA to the late Earl W. Sr. and Anna (Heckman) Garvin.
Earl served honorably in the United States Army. He was employed by H J Tanner Inc. in Chambersburg, PA...
Charles M. "Mike" Gerhold
Jan 1, 2026
Charles Michael “Mike” Gerhold, 64, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on September 9, 1961, to Sandra (Hedrick) Gerhold and the late Harvey Michael Gerhold.
Mike enlisted in the United States Air Force shortly after his 1979 graduation from James Buchanan High School in Mercersburg, PA. During his 26 year...
Beverly S. Brackbill
Jan 1, 2026
Beverly S. (Breckenridge) Brackbill, 93, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Transitions Healthcare Shook Home in Chambersburg, PA. She was born on May 26, 1932, in East Waterford, PA, to the late William and Fay (Alexander) Breckenridge.
Beverly grew up in Path Valley and graduated from the former Fannett Township High School in Dry Run, PA,...
S. Josephine Shoemaker
Dec 31, 2025
S. Josephine Shoemaker, 90, of Chambersburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born July 29, 1935, in Hustontown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Bertha J. Strait Rouzer.
She was a graduate of Hustontown High School. Josephine then went on to complete Penn-Mar Cosmetology School.
Josephine and her beloved husband of 58...
Charles McClure
Dec 31, 2025
Charles A. McClure, Jr., 78, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in his home. Born April 25, 1947, in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Charles A. McClure, Sr. and Frances E. (Carey) McClure.
He was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 1965. Charles was employed as a machine operator...
Aaron Andrew Groves
Dec 30, 2025
Aaron Andrew Groves, 35, of Chambersburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Born August 3, 1990, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Nancy King Groves, of Fayetteville and the late Alan Groves.
Aaron was a 2009 graduate of St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School. He was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Keystone Health in Chambersburg. Aaron...
Frances E. Crouse
Dec 29, 2025
Frances E. Crouse, 101, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Paramount Senior Living. Born November 21, 1924, in Antrim Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Abraham Swisher and Theresa Davis Swisher Snyder. Her beloved husband, Samuel N. Crouse, Sr., preceded her in death on May 16, 2007.
Frances was employed as a laboratory...
Carroll G. Wright
Dec 27, 2025
Carroll G. Wright, 86, of Fayetteville, PA, a resident of SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Luther Ridge, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Born September 19, 1939, in Hagerstown, MD, he was a son of the late Clyde G. and Pearl (Enterline) Wright.
Carroll was a 1957 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree from...
Richard E. Funk
Dec 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Richard Earl Funk on December 25, 2025. He is mourned by his daughters, Linda Durr and Sharon Nobert and grandchildren, Emily and William Durr. Richard was a graduate of Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a lifelong employee of the Radio Corporation of America. (RCA). He received...
Larry E. Miley
Dec 24, 2025
Larry E. Miley, 82, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Menno Haven Rehab Center in Chambersburg, PA. He was born on March 16, 1943, in Chambersburg, PA to the late Crawford A. and Betty (Snyder) Miley.
Larry was employed by the Borough of Chambersburg until his retirement. He was a life member of the Goodwill Fire...
Harry E. Frankhouser, Jr.
Dec 22, 2025
Harry E. Frankhouser, Jr., 78, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on November 3, 1947, in Uniontown, PA to the late Harry E., Sr. and Margaret M. (Sprusansky) Frankhouser.
Harry was a graduate of St. John’s Catholic School in Uniontown, PA and then went on to attend St. Vincent College...
Dennis L. Barnhart
Dec 21, 2025
Mr. Dennis L. “Barny” Barnhart, 78, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Genesis Health Care Center Gettysburg. Born June 4, 1947, in Chambersburg, PA he was the son of the late Ivan Barnhart, Jr. and Helen (Churches) Barnhart.
He was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 1967. Dennis served honorably with...
Charles Alfred "Charlie" Bender, Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Charles Alfred Bender, Jr., aged 74, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at Reading Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband of 48 years, a loving father, fun grandfather, and a dear friend.
Born in Chambersburg, PA, on February 10, 1951, to the late Charles Alfred Bender and Alma (Beitzel) Bender, Charlie lived a full life of...
Joan G. McKinstry
Dec 18, 2025
Joan G. McKinstry, 98, of Waynesboro, PA, and formerly of Quincy, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 in The Leland of Laurel Run, Waynesboro. Born on November 20, 1927 in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse J. Ghesquier and Wilhelmina Schmidt Ghesquier. She was the widow of Victor J. McKinstry Jr., who preceded her in...
William C. Eichelberger
Dec 18, 2025
William C. “Bill” Eichelberger, Jr., 79, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Rest Haven Rehab and Nursing in York, PA. Born July 31, 1946, in Ashland, PA, he was a son of the late William C. Eichelberger, Sr., and LaVaughn “Bonnie” Cooper Eichelberger. His beloved wife, Patricia Ann Eichelberger, whom he married on July 19,...
Edith C. Lindsell
Dec 16, 2025
Edith C. Lindsell, age 99, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on December 16, 2025, at Brookview Health Care Center, Menno Haven Brookside campus. Born April 8, 1926, in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold B. and Mary (Scott) Carbaugh.
After graduating from Gettysburg High School, she attended State Teachers College in Indiana, PA. Working in the library...
Betty Jane Kissner
Dec 13, 2025
Betty Jane (Wentzel) Kissner, 91, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born July 15, 1934 in Chambersburg she was the daughter of the late Robert and Madeline (Bishop) Wentzel.
She was a graduate of the Chambersburg High School with the Class of 1952. Betty was primarily a homemaker taking care of her home...
Ray A. Carbaugh
Dec 13, 2025
Ray A. Carbaugh, age 80, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Born in South Mountain, PA on July 10, 1945, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Frances L. Sease Carbaugh.
Mr. Carbaugh was a member of the Gettysburg High School class of 1963. He went on to serve honorably in...
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