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Franklin E. Stockslager

January 11, 1935 — January 28, 2024

Greencastle, PA

Franklin E. Stockslager, age 89, of Greencastle, PA died at Waynesboro Hospital on Sunday, January 28, 2024.  He was born in Greencastle in 1935 and was the son of Ralph and Mildred (Bovey) Stockslager.  He was raised by his aunt and uncle, Lester and Elizabeth (Barnhart) Bovey, who preceded him in death.  Frank attended Greencastle High School, Greencastle, PA.  He and his wife, Pearl E. Stockslager were married on July 10, 1954.  Frank retired from Frick Company of Waynesboro after 42 years of service.  He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ in Greencastle and had served the church in many capacities.  He was very active in coaching Greencastle little league and pony league baseball teams, an avid hunter, and enjoyed his cabin at Cowans Gap.  Frank enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play many sports.  He was active in various bowling leagues.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, son Gary Stockslager (Carole), Mike Stockslager (Pam) and Tina Thomas (Ben). Two grandchildren, Jenniffer (Andy) Everetts, and Michael F. Stockslager. Two great-grandchildren, Quinn and Grant Everetts.  He was preceded in death by sisters Wilma Jean Wenger and Charlotte Stockslager and brother, Marvin Stockslager.  Services will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, February 1, at the Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home, 45 S. Carlisle Street, Greencastle, PA.  Pastor David Rawley will officiate.  Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg. PA.  The family will receive friends one hour before the service.  The family requests that flowers be omitted.  Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, at Gentiva Foundation  3350 Riverwood Parkway Suite 1400  Atlanta, GA 30339, or the Jerome R. King Playground Assn. P. O. Box 2, Greencastle, PA 17225.

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Harold M. Zimmerman & Son Funeral Home

45 South Carlisle Street, Greencastle, PA 17225

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Funeral Service

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Harold M. Zimmerman & Son Funeral Home

45 South Carlisle Street, Greencastle, PA 17225

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