Local Obituaries for Families in Greencastle, Franklin County & Surrounding Areas
Arthur Calvin "Sonny" Beeler
Nov 17, 2025
Arthur Calvin “Sonny” Beeler age 79, of Greencastle, PA, passed away peacefully at the Chambersburg Hospital on Monday, November 17, 2025, with his family by his side. Born in Waynesboro, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Arthur B. and Helen Witmer Beeler.
A 1963 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School. He went on to serve honorably in the...
James Alan "Jim" Fries
Nov 12, 2025
James Alan “Jim” Fries, age 80, of Mercersburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Chambersburg Rehab Center, where he had been a resident for the last 3 years. Born December 27, 1944, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Ethel Comerer Fries.
Mr. Fries was a 1963 graduate of James Buchanan High...
Lucinda M. Custer
Nov 10, 2025
Lucinda Marie "Cindy" Custer, 78, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Chambersburg Hospital. Born on February 17, 1947, she was the beloved first child of the late Vernon and Connie (Hoffeditz) Widder.
A 1965 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim High School, Cindy earned a BS in Management from the University of Maryland and a Master's in Business...
Janet A. Clopper
Nov 8, 2025
Janet A. Clopper, 80, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. She was born on December 1, 1944, in Welsh Run, PA, to the late James O. and Sylvia M. (McNew) Weller.
Janet was a 1963 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim High School and attended Macedonia United Brethren Church in Greencastle, PA. Throughout...
Donald E. Ryder
Nov 7, 2025
Mr. Donald Eugene Ryder, of Greencastle, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday November 7, 2025, at Menno Haven Rehabilitation Center. Born January 23, 1936, at home in Saint Thomas Township, PA. He is son of the late Elmer Roy and Sadie Lenzie Auman-Ryder. He was preceded by his beloved wife Arlene of 67 years.
Donald attended the former...
Dr. G. William "Bill" Thorne
Oct 31, 2025
Dr. G. William (Bill) Thorne died peacefully at home on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1952, in Somerville, NJ, to the late George L. and Katherine (Parr) Thorne.
Bill grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Clinton, NJ where he loved spending time and living near his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was a talented...
Ruth A. Barnhart
Oct 31, 2025
Ruth A. Barnhart, age 67, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at her home. Born April 14, 1958, in Greencastle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Betty Hornbaker Armstrong.
Mrs. Barnhart was a homemaker for most of her life. She cherished time spent with her loving family and friends. She enjoyed crafts, painting,...
Ronald E. Hawbaker
Oct 23, 2025
Ronald Eugene Hawbaker, 83, of Greencastle, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, in his hometown.Born on June 18, 1942, in Greencastle, Ronald—known to many as Ron—spent his life rooted in the community he loved.
Over the years, he built a career marked by dedication and hard work. He held positions at Farmer’s Union Co-Op, Nitterhouse, ELM Garage, and Eugene...
Jody Lynn Beeler
Oct 18, 2025
Jody L. “Joe” Beeler Sr., 66, of Big Cove Tannery, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Born in Waynesboro, PA, Joe was a 1977 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim High School and spent nearly 20 years driving dump truck. He loved fishing, hunting, computer games, and watching military shows. His biggest passions were trains, his cats, and spending time with family....
Nancy L. Murray
Oct 16, 2025
Nancy L. Murray, age 82, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born in Hagerstown, MD on April 30, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John Leiter and Anna Saylor Garling.
Mrs. Murray was a 1961 graduate of the Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School. She worked in the packing department for over 40...
Sally A. Bishop
Oct 16, 2025
Sally A. Bishop “Memaw”, age 86, of State Line, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Quincy Retirement Village. Born September 22, 1939, in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Madalyn G. Gilbert Walck.
Mrs. Bishop was a 1957 graduate of the Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School. She worked at the former J. Schoenaman Company...
Doris Harriet Robinson
Oct 5, 2025
Doris Harriet Robinson, age 92, of Greencastle, PA passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Luther Ridge Retirement Village. Born in Greene Township, PA, on June 17, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Alonza Emery McClure and Hazel Young McClure Reed.
Mrs. Robinson worked for her grandfather Young as a teen at Eagle Mountain Orchard, located in Greene...
Michael "Mike" Wayne Carey
Oct 3, 2025
Michael W. “Mike” Carey, age 67, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born October 20, 1957, he was the son of Hilda Seville Carey and the late John Eldon Carey.
Mike was a 1976 graduate of James Buchanan High School. He worked as a machinist at Mack Truck, Letterkenny Army Depot, and JLG....
Dorothy Jean Leckron
Sep 27, 2025
Dorothy Jean Leckron, age 97 of State Line, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Born March 19, 1928, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin G. and Nora (Swisher) Izer.
Mrs. Leckron was a 1947 graduate of Hagerstown Senior High School. She was a member of the Maughansville Church and formerly...
Arthur A. Rebuck
Sep 25, 2025
Arthur A. Rebuck of St. Thomas, Pennsylvania, age 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 25, at Mercy House in Chambersburg. He was born in Southampton Township, Cumberland County, on June 8, 1939, the son of the late Harry B. and Alice Rotz Rebuck.
Arthur was a 1957 graduate of Shippensburg Area Senior High School....
Dorothy Louise Talhelm
Sep 6, 2025
Dorothy Louise Talhelm, age 91, of Williamsport, MD, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD. She was a resident at Hilltop Assisted Living, Homewood Living, Williamsport, MD, since 2024, and formerly of Molly Pitcher Hwy., Chambersburg, PA. Born in Waynesboro, PA on February 11, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Milton Earl...
Celia Ann Ryder
Sep 4, 2025
Celia Ann Ryder, age 83, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born November 23, 1941, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Norman Diehl, Jr. and Clara College
Mrs. Ryder was a 1959 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim Senior high School. She was a homemaker most of her life. Mrs. Ryder enjoyed...
Mabel S. Doyle
Aug 29, 2025
Mabel S. Doyle, 99, a resident of Shook Home and formerly of Greencastle, PA, passed away on August 29, 2025, just one day after her beloved daughter, Linda Kay Mowen. Born October 11, 1925, near Upton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Alma Hughes Sweigert.
Mabel was a dedicated mother and farm wife. She spent most...
Linda Kay Mowen
Aug 28, 2025
Linda Kay Mowen, 71, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 18, 1954, in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late J. Paul and Mabel Sweigert Doyle.
Linda was a 1972 graduate of James Buchanan High School. She began her career in the banking industry after her graduation at Citizen’s...
Larry D. Holbert, Sr.
Aug 23, 2025
Larry D. Holbert, Sr., age 88, of Greencastle, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Waynesboro Hospital. Born March 30, 1937, in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Rush Holbert and Helen Louise Beattie Holbert.
Larry was a 1955 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School. He went on to proudly serve honorably in the U.S....
