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William R. Shafer, Sr.
Sep 13, 2026
William R. “Bill” Shafer, Sr., 88, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation Center, Chambersburg. Born September 25, 1937, he was the son of the late, Harry C. and Luzetta (House) Shafer.
He was employed as an insurance salesman throughout his career. Bill enjoyed gardening and his dog, Toby, and his cat, Lucky.
He is survived...
Paul E. "Rob" Robinson, Jr.
Sep 12, 2026
Paul E. “Rob” Robinson, Jr., 52, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1974, in Chambersburg, PA to Paul E. Robinson, Sr. and Carol A. (McCanns) Robinson of Fayetteville, PA.
Rob was a 1992 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School and went on to trade school to become a licensed Taxidermist....
Lee Wayne VanTine
Sep 12, 2026
Lee Wayne VanTine, 80, of Greencastle, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Born on April 14, 1946, in Long Beach, California, he was the son of the late Oscar and Ray (Gorton) VanTine.
Lee devoted his entire professional career to the computer field, working as a software engineer. He had a...
Frank Raymond Mayo
Sep 10, 2026
Frank Raymond “Little Beaver” Mayo, 82, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at his home. Born August 21, 1944, in Erie, PA, he was the son of the late Eleanore Mary “Crosses The River” Mayo.
A US Navy veteran, Frank served three tours. Among his duties, he served on the USS Pine Island. Following his time in...
Margaretta L. "Louise" Kennedy
Sep 6, 2026
Margaretta L. “Louise” Kennedy, 98, of Fayetteville, and formerly of Stanley Avenue, Chambersburg, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Paramount Senior Living. Born May 15, 1928 in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Laura Robinson Carmack. Her beloved husband of 70 years, Wilbur W. Kennedy, whom she married on November 8, 1946, preceded...
Ada Ruth Higgins
Sep 6, 2026
Ada Ruth Higgins, age 86, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at providence Place of Chambersburg. Born January 2, 1940, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Helen Miller.
Mrs. Higgins was a 1958 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School. She worked in food service throughout her adult life working at Stoner’s Drive-In, CASHS Cafeteria...
Eugene R. Landis
Sep 4, 2026
Eugene “Gene” Landis died on September 4, 2026 at age 78. Only hours before, he was still telling stories, making jokes, and sharing love and concern for family and friends.
That was Gene. He was honest, adventurous, deeply funny, and had remarkable radar for authenticity. He knew when someone or something felt real. Those closest to him became keenly attuned when...
John M. Norris
Sep 4, 2026
John M. Norris, 79, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the Hershey Medical Center. Born October 19, 1946, in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Michael and Marilyn (Bareford) Norris.
John proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, a service he carried with honor throughout his life....
Patricia L. Cavenaugh
Sep 3, 2026
Patricia L. Cavenaugh, 84, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Johns Hopkins hospital, in Baltimore, MD. Born November 4, 1941, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Robert and June Feeney.
She is survived by her beloved children, Michael Lamberger, William Lamberger, Catherine Lamberger, Christine Russman, Patricia Lamberger and Christopher Lamberger.
As per...
Evelyn L. Zychal
Sep 2, 2026
Evelyn L. (Roberts) Zychal, 85, a long-time residence of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Transitions Shook Home. Born March 31, 1941, in Anderson, SC she was the daughter of the late Weldon and Vennie Mae (Seabolt) Roberts.
In her early life she was employed as a certified nursing assistant and then in private duty nursing. Later in...
Ronald E. "Buck" Shadle
Sep 1, 2026
Ronald E. “Buck” Shadle, 85, of Chambersburg, PA, entered into Glory on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on April 18, 1941, in Fountain, PA to the late Wayne E. and Ruby I. Shadle.
Pursuing his passion for dairy farming, Buck attended Pennsylvania State University and graduated in 1964, earning his bachelor’s degree in animal husbandry....
JoAnn Marie Miller
Aug 31, 2026
JoAnn Marie Miller, 75, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 31, 2026, at York Hospital.
Born September 5, 1950, in Waynesboro, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harry Besecker and Mary (McKean) Buhrman.
JoAnn was a dedicated and hardworking woman who held a variety of positions throughout her working years. She found joy in life's simple...
Ruth K. Shannon
Aug 29, 2026
Ruth K. (Knoll) Shannon, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 29, 2026, at Chambers Pointe Healthcare Center. She was born on November 22, 1929, in Letterkenny Township, the daughter of the late Howard B and Kathryn (Herr) Knoll. She was the widow of Samuel E. Shannon Jr., who preceded her in death on January 4, 2011.
A 1949 graduate of...
Phillip B. Mordecai
Aug 28, 2026
Phillip B. Mordecai, 84, of Chambersburg, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Chambersburg hospital. Born June 18, 1942, in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late Edward C. and Mary A. (Young) Mordecai.
Phillip was a devout catholic and member of Corpus Christi Parish in Chambersburg. He worked at various positions throughout his life, taking...
Kevin E. Paul, Sr.
Aug 28, 2026
It is with profound shock and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Kevin Eric Paul, Sr. on August 28, 2026. Kevin was 43 years young, born in State College, PA, on June 4, 1983, he was the son of Cynthia Wagaman and Eric Paul.
Kevin was a husband, father, pap, uncle, brother, son, grandson, and cousin....
Harriett C. Gray
Aug 25, 2026
Harriett C. Gray, 91, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. She was born on March 18, 1935, in Midland, MI to the late Charles Sr. and Georgia L. (Babcock) Crapser.
Harriett graduated in 1957 from Michigan State University with her bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She then went on to work as a teacher and later in...
Donna L. Rosenberry
Aug 25, 2026
Donna L. Bricker Rosenberry, age 90, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her home. Born July 16, 1936, in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Della Pauline Glass Bricker.
Mrs. Rosenberry was a member of Salem United Brethren Church, Norland AARP 3261, and NARFE chapter 1063. She worked for 49...
Bonita L. "Bonnie" Byers
Aug 23, 2026
Bonita L. “Bonnie” Byers, 89, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville, PA. Born February 7, 1937 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Ralph H. and Zoa E. (Martin) Johnston.
Bonnie was a 1955 graduate of the former Chambersburg High School. Early in her life, she was employed by the...
Shirley M. Monn-Myers
Aug 23, 2026
Shirley M. Monn-Myers, 90, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026. Born January 18, 1936, in Littlestown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel E. and Kathryn M. (Kuhn) Jones.
Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Littlestown High School. She then completed a secretarial school program and was employed as a bookkeeper for Tanner Oil until her...
Dr. H. Philip Rohr
Aug 23, 2026
Dr. H. Phillip Rohr, 80, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Born in 1945, Phil proudly served four years in the United States Army. After his military service, he continued his education and earned numerous college degrees.
Dr. Rohr devoted his career to education and retired as Vice-Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools.
He was preceded in death...
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