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Michael Hennessy
Jul 5, 2021
Michael K. Hennessy, 67, of Wilson Avenue, Chambersburg, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 in his home. Born on October 7, 1953 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late James J. Hennessy Jr. and Mary Barbara Selman Hennessy. Mike was a lifelong resident of Chambersburg and a proud Eagle Scout. A 1972 graduate of St. Francis Prep...
Thomas Burkey
Jul 4, 2021
Thomas Gee Burkey, 86, departed this this life Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Chambersburg, PA, after a short battle with cancer. Tom was born May 27, 1935 in West Chester, PA, a son of the late Walter C. and Dorothy Gee Burkey. He spent his childhood in Malvern, PA and graduated from the Tredyffrin-Easttown High School, Berwyn in 1952. He,...
Gerald Hayes
Jul 1, 2021
Gerald Leroy Hayes Sr., age 77, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born May 4, 1944 in Vinings, Georgia, he was the son of the late Clarence L Hayes and Anna Catherine Hayes-Lobach. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Donna Hayes. He is preceded in...
Ralph Tolbert
Jul 1, 2021
Ralph E. Tolbert, 84, lifelong resident of Chambersburg, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at home. Born on August 2, 1936 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Robert Tolbert and Eva Nuckels Tolbert. He was the widower of Gladys Gayman Tolbert, whom he married on June 20, 1959. She preceded him in death on February 3,...
Jean Cramer
Jun 30, 2021
Jean L. (Diehl) Cramer, 88, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Menno Haven. Born February 12, 1933 in Chambersburg she was the daughter of the late Clark E. and Elsie (Helmuth) Diehl. She attended Chambersburg Area Schools. Jean was a homemaker but also worked alongside her husband at Cramer Sheet Metal in the office. She worked...
Janet Shatzer
Jun 29, 2021
Janet L. (Eckenrode) Shatzer, Loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, wife and friend, cashed in on “Amazing Grace” on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the age of 80 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends (all loved ones) who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to their fullest. Born January 1941...
Catherine Lehman
Jun 29, 2021
Catherine Elizabeth Lehman, 95, of Chambersburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Menno Haven. Born July 12, 1925 in Letterkenny Township, she was a daughter of the late Harry L. and Mary Brackbill Burkholder. Her beloved husband, Marlin D. Lehman, preceded her in death on November 13, 1996. Catherine was a dedicated wife and mother, a pastor’s wife...
Eleanor Leam
Jun 28, 2021
Eleanor Leam, age 104, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Menno Village. Born May 23, 1917, in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Blanche Baker Croft. Mrs. Leam was a 1935 graduate of the Greencastle-Antrim High School and a 1939 graduate of Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA with a Bachelor...
Nathan Hill
Jun 26, 2021
Nathan W. Hill, age 83, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born May 9, 1938, in Union Township, Fulton County, PA, he was the son of the late Lester Booth Hill and Frances Ritz Hill. Mr. Hill was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving honorably for 23 years, prior to his retirement. He...
Donald Cooper
Jun 26, 2021
Donald P. Cooper, Jr., 77, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Paramount Senior Living. Born January 12, 1944 in McConnellsburg, PA, he was a son of the late Donald P. Cooper, Sr., and Jennifer Flack Cooper. A US Army veteran, Donald served honorably in Vietnam. He was employed as a nurse’s aide at South Mountain Restoration...
Theodore Strine
Jun 25, 2021
Theodore W. “Ted” Strine, 67, of St. Thomas, PA, passed away peacefully while camping with his wife at Saunderosa Campground in Little Cove where he loved spending time. Born January 22, 1954 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Harold Strine, Sr. and Dorothy Summers Strine. He was employed at T.B. Woods Sons, Inc. in Chambersburg for more...
Doris Ervin
Jun 23, 2021
Doris L. Ervin, 65, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at her home. Born January 18, 1956 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Geraldine M. Kauffman Ervin. Doris was a 1974 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. She was currently employed at Gates Rubber in Chambersburg where...
Ronald Hull
Jun 22, 2021
Ronald E. Hull, Sr., 84, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 11, 1936 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Roy C. and Emma Fox Hull. A self-employed truck driver most of his life, he hauled for H.C. Gabler Trucking and Karper Trucking until retiring from driving in 1985....
Ralph Kline
Jun 22, 2021
Ralph F. Kline, 92, of Chambersburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born December 19, 1928 in Harrisonville, PA, he was a son of the late Harry Thomas and Blanche Ethel Sipes Kline. His beloved wife, Shirley Louise Ryder Kline, preceded him in death on November 19, 2009. Ralph was a graduate of Green Hill...
Joyce Peters
Jun 20, 2021
Joyce E. Peters, aged 78, made her transition to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 20th after a very brief, yet courageous battle with cancer. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend and loved by all who knew her. If she knew you, she loved you. Born in Cleversburg, Joyce...
Gregory Bowling
Jun 20, 2021
Gregory L. Bowling, 63, of Gardners, PA, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021. He was born in Chambersburg on January 8, 1958 to the late William Eugene and Helen Bowling. He is survived by his soulmate and fiancé, Janie Wolfe of Gardners. He also leaves behind one son, Nick Bowling (Crystal) of Chambersburg and two daughters, Mandi Fuhrman (Jim) of...
Anna Myers
Jun 18, 2021
Anna (Breon/Rosenberry) Myers, 91, of Chambersburg, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 in her home. Born October 6, 1929 in Huntingdon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Mildred (Davis) Breon. Anna worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in private in home care in the Chambersburg area for many years. She attended the Chambersburg First...
Jerry Burkett
Jun 17, 2021
Jerry D. “Donnie” Burkett, 65, of St. Thomas, PA passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 17, 2021. Born November 2, 1955 in Hope Mills, NC he was the son of N. Joan (West) Burkett and the late Donald D. Burkett. He was a graduate of Williamsport High School, Williamsport, MD with the Class of 1973. Jerry served as a Sergeant with...
Janet Young
Jun 16, 2021
Janet Harmon Young, 89, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. She was a graduate of the former Chambersburg High School. She was a long standing member of the Scotland United Methodist Church and a life member of the Charles Nitterhouse Post 1599 VFW. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Donn (Roger)...
Samuel Miller
Jun 15, 2021
Samuel E. Miller, 65, of Chambersburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Born July 14, 1955 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Charles Luther Miller and Irene Grace Matthews. Sam was a 1973 graduate of CASHS. He started his career at Franklin Feed & Supply Company while...
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