Landis "Lanny" Brent Stains

Landis (Lanny) Brent Stains, age 75, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Menno Haven Rehab. Born in Three Springs, PA on March 6, 1951, he was the son of the late Earl and Goldie Wagner Stains.

Lanny was a 1969 graduate of Forbes Road High School. A proud and dedicated veteran, he served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict, completing four years of active duty and two years of inactive service. His devotion to his country continued in the Air National Guard, from which he retired in 2003 after 17 years of faithful service. Lanny worked 36 years as a skilled crane operator at Letterkenny Army Depot, retiring in 2009.

After retirement he went on to work for Hoffman Trucking, back to Letterkenny to work for a transportation contractor, and then spent the last decade driving for Penske Trucking. Lanny found great joy in the outdoors hunting deer and turkey. Lanny was a deeply devoted family man. His absolute greatest joy in life was the time he spent creating memories with his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 57 years, Virginia Hershey Stains, whom he married on June 28, 1969. Together, they built a beautiful legacy of love that lives on through their two children, Brent A. Stains (wife Kendra) and Carissa Martin (husband Loren), both of Chambersburg, PA. Lanny was a proud grandfather to 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, who will all miss his love, and constant teasing. He also leaves behind four brothers: Terry Stains (wife Patty), Kevin Stains (wife Diane), Keith Stains (wife Dawn), and Kent Stains (wife Jill).

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Antrim Brethren in Christ Church, 24 Kauffman Rd. East, Chambersburg, PA 17202. The family will welcome friends one hour prior to the service and during a meal after the service. To honor his lifetime of devotion to his country, full military honors will be rendered to conclude the service, including a traditional three-volley rifle salute and the playing of Taps.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home, Inc., Greencastle, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made in Lanny's name to Monarch’s Way, 7456 Angle Rd., Chambersburg, PA 17202. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared on his tribute page at www.zimmermanfh.com.