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Martin H. Lorah
Jun 2, 2026
Martin H. Lorah, 78, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Chambersburg, PA.
He was born on January 16, 1948, in Reading, PA to the late Herman and Florence (Hauck) Lorah. Martin grew up on a farm in Denver, PA, with his twin sister, Marlene. We really enjoyed the benefits...
Terry L. Ortman
Jun 2, 2026
Terry L. Ortman, 82, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on June 2, 2026, at his home. Born July 8, 1943, in Columbia, PA, he was a son of the late Paul V. and Ruth Herman Ortman.
Terry was a 1961 graduate of Penn Manor High School in Millersville, PA. He earned his bachelor’s degree from American University in Washington, DC, in...
Diane J. Richardson
Jun 2, 2026
Diane J. (Palmer) Richardson, 75, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in her home. Born May 9, 1951 in Newton Hamilton, PA, she was the daughter of Elva (Pollock) Palmer of Marion, PA and the late Thomas Palmer.
She was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 1969. Diane then went on to...
Eileen T. Flanagan
May 30, 2026
Patricia Eileen Tarr Flanagan, 91, of Chambersburg, PA, died at home in the presence of her family, on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Eileen was born April 16, 1935 in Washington, PA, to Paul Ellsworth Tarr and Clarice Ridings Tarr.
She is survived by one brother, Richard Gary Tarr (Karen) of Chambersburg; one daughter, Kelly Ann Moreno; three sons, Wayne Eric Flanagan, Paul...
Mary S. Himmelfarb
May 26, 2026
Mary S. Himmelfarb, 87, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2026, at Chambersburg Hospital. Born April 29, 1939, in Washington, D.C., Mary was the daughter of the late Gardner and Teresa (O’Beirne) Scott. A proud graduate of Immaculate Conception Academy High School, Class of 1957, she went on to dedicate many years of service to the federal...
Nancy L. Shank
May 26, 2026
Nancy L. Shank, 86, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born October 14, 1939, in Berkeley Springs, WV; she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Hattie T. Michael Miller. Her beloved husband, Lauren J. Shank, Sr., preceded her in death on July 4, 2024.
Nancy was employed as a seamstress at...
Willie V. Lee
May 22, 2026
Willie V. Lee, 78, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Harrisburg, PA.
Born January 19, 1948, in Newport News, VA, he was the beloved son of the late John and Queen Esther (Stringfield) Lee.
Willie pursued his education at Boston University before earning his bachelor’s degree from Temple University. He went...
Samuel M. Hess II
May 21, 2026
Samuel M. “Sam” Hess II, 45, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday morning, May 21, 2026, at Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born July 12, 1980, in New Kensington, PA, he was a son of Samuel M. and Sandra “Sandy” Waltenbaugh Hess.
Sam was a graduate of Leechburg Area Senior High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Slippery...
Charlotte Mae Houtman
May 20, 2026
Charlotte Mae Houtman, 95 &1/2 of Chambersburg, PA has left her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on this day of May 20th, 2026. Charlotte was born on Saturday October 11, 1930, in Newark, NJ to her parents Walter E. and Margerie J. (Hamilton) Penrose.
She grew up in Irvington, NJ from 1941-1945 then moved to Union Beach, NJ....
Carl E. Cowan
May 18, 2026
Carl E. Cowan, 88, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home. Born January 12, 1938, in Hawstone, PA, he was a son of the late Russell and Myrtle Kelly Cowan.
A US Air Force veteran, Carl served honorably from 1955-1959. He was employed as a Telecommunications Operator at Letterkenny Army Depot until his retirement. During...
Carolyn A. Branchini
May 15, 2026
Carolyn (Andros) Branchini, 85, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at The Woods at Cedar Run in Camp Hill, PA.
Born March 15, 1941, in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of the late Philip Francis and Genevieve Emma (Michahelles) Andros.
Carolyn was a graduate of East Haven High School and continued her education at the...
Anita L. Birks
May 14, 2026
Anita L. Birks, 70, of Fayetteville, PA, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at her home.
Born on December 30, 1955, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (Carbaugh) Moore.
Anita was a graduate of Frederick High School and carried with her a lifelong love of the simple joys in life. She was a devoted...
Neil Cline
May 11, 2026
Neil C. Cline, 72, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.
Born on April 23, 1954, in Chambersburg, Neil was the son of the late Helen Joanne Cline and grandson of the late Dorothy M. Cline. He was a 1972 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School, where he lettered...
John M. Groff
2026
John M. Groff of Chambersburg, PA and formerly of Mount Joy, PA went home to be with his loving Lord and Savior May 10, 2026 at home with his loving wife and family by his side.
He is survived by his wife, Caroll L. “Carly” (Hostetter) Groff; seven children, James Groff (Alicia) of Red Lion, PA, Jodi Reese (Michael) of Lancaster,...
Dolores Gaughenbaugh
May 9, 2026
Dolores Gaughenbaugh, 98, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Homewood at Williamsport in Williamsport, MD. She was born on May 6, 1928, in Gettysburg, PA to the late Clarence and Helen (Cook) Dougal.
Dolores was a 1946 graduate of Chambersburg High School and a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Chambersburg, PA. She participated in...
Jeffrey M. Krebs
May 9, 2026
Jeffrey M. Krebs, 80, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1945, in York, PA to the late Warren and Helen Jayne (Walterick) Krebs.
He was a graduate of West York High School in York, PA and went on to serve in the United States Navy. Jeffrey was...
Nancy D. Houser
May 9, 2026
Nancy D. Houser, 96, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home. Born March 21, 1930, in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Mary Catherine Harrison Cramer.
Nancy was employed for 32 years at the former Glick Shoe Store in Chambersburg and later at the Totem Pole box office in Fayetteville....
Mary Catherine Kohler
May 8, 2026
Mary Catherine Kohler, 81, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at WellSpan York Hospital. Born September 12, 1944, in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Wayne and Olive George Russell. Her beloved husband, Norman W. Kohler, Jr., preceded her in death on November 23, 2013.
Mary was a graduate of Shippensburg High School. She dedicated...
Jayne S. Lorah
May 7, 2026
Jayne S. (Shockey) Lorah, 81, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Born on July 17, 1944, in Chambersburg, Jayne was the daughter of the late Jacob Merle and Ethel Mae (Hartman) Shockey. A lifelong resident of the area, she was a 1962 graduate of Chambersburg High School and remained deeply connected to her community throughout...
Erma M. Norcross
May 6, 2026
Chambersburg, PA – Erma M. Norcross, 89, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Menno Haven Village Square Personal Care in Chambersburg. She was born on January 14, 1937, in Mowersville, PA, to the late Charles E. and Janet (Booz) Snoke.
Erma graduated from Harrisburg Poly Clinic Nursing School in 1957 as a Registered...
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