Local Obituaries for Families in Greencastle, Franklin County & Surrounding Areas
David E. Ganoe
Nov 6, 2019
David Eugene Ganoe, 66, formerly of Greencastle, passed away at his home in Surfside Beach, South Carolina on Wednesday November 6, 2019. He was born on April 23, 1953 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania to the late Melvin W. Ganoe & Francis M. (Martin) Ganoe.
A hardworking man with a heart of gold, David was the proud owner, operator...
David Gray "Trucker Dave" Gladfelter
Oct 30, 2019
David “Trucker Dave” Gray Gladfelter, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born April 1, 1949, in Huntingdon, PA, he was the son of the late Melvin States and Mary Gladfelter.
A 1969 graduate of CASHS, Dave went on to serve honorably in the U.S. Navy and then into the trucking...
Mary Lou Miller
Oct 30, 2019
Mary Lou Miller age 77, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the Hershey Medical Center. Born in Williamson, PA on September 10, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Walter D. and Mary Louise Shoemaker Suffecool.
A homemaker most of her working years, she enjoyed caring for her family, sewing, cooking,...
Catherine M. "Kate" Cordell
Oct 29, 2019
Catherine M. “Kate” Cordell, age 102, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Quincy Village Nursing Center. Born March 11, 1917, in Marion, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward Cleveland and Elsie Pearl Harmon Stumbaugh.
A seamstress and a homemaker, Kate worked for the former Stanley Company for 14 years in Chambersburg and...
Ann L. (Myers) Landis
Oct 19, 2019
Ann L. Landis, age 83, a lifelong resident of Greencastle, PA, passed away early Saturday morning, October 19, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 4, 1936 in Chambersburg, PA, and was the daughter of the late George M. and Helen M. (Miller) Myers of Greencastle. She attended Macedonia United Brethren Church...
Edna Mae (Kinch) Hammond
Oct 17, 2019
Edna Mae (Kinch) Hammond, age 70, of Greencastle, PA passed away Thursday afternoon October 17, 2019 during transport from Hershey Penn State Hospital to her home.
She was born April 13, 1949 at home in Birmingham, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul Kinch and Jennie L. Bateman. She married her husband L. Merritt Hammond...
Edna M. (Miller) Nolan
Oct 16, 2019
Edna Mae (Miller) Nolan, age 85, of Greencastle, PA passed away Wednesday morning October 16, 2019 in her home.
Born October 10, 1934 in Oxon Hill, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Morgan) Miller. She married her husband William P. Nolan on February 19, 1953. He died on April 12, 2019.
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Jessie M. (Seacrest) Keller
Oct 16, 2019
Jessie M. Keller, 96, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Menno Haven Chambers Point. Born September 26, 1923 in Greencastle, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Amelia Strittmatter Seacrest. Her beloved husband, Clarence E. Keller, preceded her in death on November 20, 2007. She is also preceded in death by four siblings,...
Harry A. Miller
Oct 13, 2019
Harry A. Miller, age 91, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Diaken Senior Living in Hagerstown, MD. Born in Tyrone, PA on April 19, 1928, he was the son of the late Alexander and Anna Briggs Miller.
A 1946 graduate of Tyrone High School, Mr. Miller went on to serve honorably in...
Barbara L. "Barbie" Rupp
Oct 13, 2019
Barbara L. “Barbie” Rupp, age 51, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at the Waynesboro Hospital. Born June 29, 1968, she was the daughter of Harold W. and Nancy Stumbaugh Leidig.
Barb worked as a fraud analyst for Citibank in Hagerstown; she enjoyed crafting, cooking, painting, volunteer work and spending time with her...
Beverly Jean (Bowser) Sword
Oct 2, 2019
Beverly Jean Sword, 70, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born December 26, 1948 in Waynesboro, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Luella Jane Davis Bowser.
Beverly was a 1966 graduate of Waynesboro High School. She was employed at Maxwell, Maxwell and Bridgers Law Office in...
Donald P. Dagenhart
Sep 27, 2019
Donald P. Dagenhart, age 88, formerly of Providence Place in Chambersburg, PA died Friday morning September 27, 2019 in the Chambersburg Hospital.
Born December 10, 1930 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Viola Dagenhart. His first wife Georgia R. (Hull) Dagenhart died July 21, 1997.
Donald along with his wife owned...
Joretta C. Monn Robinson
Sep 26, 2019
Joretta C. Monn Robinson, age 85, of Harrisonburg, VA and formerly of Chambersburg, PA , died early Thursday morning September 26, 2019 in her residence.
Born May 5, 1934 in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Melvin H. and Ada M. (Coyle) Friese. Her husband Paul Daniel Robinson died in 2018.
She...
Charles A. Mullen
Sep 26, 2019
Charles A. Mullen, age 81, of Greencastle, PA died at 4:35 PM Thursday September 26, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born September 8, 1938 in Shermans Dale, PA, he was the son of the late G. Homer and El Reta (Parkison) Mullen. He married his wife Virginia (Smith) Mullen on April 26, 1958....
Donald C. Myers
Sep 16, 2019
Donald C. Myers, age 98, formerly of Greencastle, PA passed away at 6:13 AM Monday, September 16, 2019 in the Shook Home in Chambersburg, PA.
Born April 11, 1921 in Greencastle, PA, he was the son of the late Calvin C. and Carrie Mae (Swailes) Myers. He married his wife Pearl Virginia (Sites) Myers on April 23,...
James "Jim" R. Kegerreis
Sep 12, 2019
James (Jim) R. Kegerreis, age 89, of Greencastle, PA, died Thursday, September 12, 2019 in his home. Born July 27, 1930 in Letterkenny Township, he was the son of the late Franklin R. and Cora M. (Friese) Kegerreis.
He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. After returning from the war, he worked with several...
Katherine S. (Sweigert) Bowers
Sep 5, 2019
Katherine S. (Sweigert) Bowers, age 99, a resident of Menno Haven Chambers Pointe Health Center in Chambersburg died Thursday evening September 5, 2019 in the health center.
Born November 4, 1919 near Upton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Alma (Hughes) Sweigert. Her husband Charles L. Bowers died in 1984.
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Elmer D. Packheiser
Sep 1, 2019
Elmer D. Packheiser, author of “An American Life” passed away on September 1, 2019. He had recently written the book to share his life stories as he followed the legacy instilled in him by his parents and immigrant grandparents to achieve the American dream of opportunity in this county. He was 91 years old. Born in Montana...
Amos C. Martin
Aug 28, 2019
Amos C. Martin, age 84, of Greencastle, PA died early Wednesday morning August 28, 2019 in his home with his family by his side. Born January 29, 1935 in Welsh Run, PA he was the son of the late Russell and Pearl (Clapsadle) Martin.
Amos was a dedicated dairy farmer, his true passion for 61 years. Mr....
Donald Monroe "Don" West
Aug 27, 2019
Donald Monroe “Don” West, Jr., age 75, of Greencastle, PA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Born August 7, 1944, in LeGore, MD, he was the son of the late Donald Monroe West, Sr. and Clarabell Grimes West.
Don worked in construction all of his career as a Heavy Equipment Operator, he worked...
