Local Obituaries for Families in Greencastle, Franklin County & Surrounding Areas

2019

Dorothy Jean “DJ” (McCleaf) Sollenberger, age 89, a resident of Menno Haven in Chambersburg and formerly of Greencastle, passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the Chambersburg Hospital.

Born April 2, 1930 in Fairfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late E. Lance, Sr. and Rena May (Watson) McCleaf. She married her husband Clyde S....

2019

John J. Shatzer, age 81 of Greencastle, PA died Sunday afternoon March 24, 2019.

Born August 9, 1937 in St. Thomas, PA, he was the son of the late Jacob Willis and Leona May (Angle) Shatzer. He married his wife Jacqueline “Jackie” (White ) Shatzer on February 1, 1958 in Shreveport, LA.

John retired after...

Dec 30, 2018

Lillian Ellen (Tosten) Kennedy, age 98, a resident of the Shook Home in Chambersburg and formerly of Waynesboro, PA was called home on Sunday evening December 30, 2018 at The Shook Home.

Born July 23, 1920 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Sarah Ann (Diller) Tosten. She married her her...

Dec 6, 2018

Dorothy L. Martin, age 97, formerly of Greencastle, PA, passed away at the Shook Home on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Born June 12, 1921, in Antrim Township, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Welty and Blanche Helmuth Hartman.

A 1939 graduate of Greencastle High School, Mrs. Martin continued her education at former Columbia Business College,...

Dec 2, 2018

G. Robert “Bob” Crider, age 84 of Greencastle, PA went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday December 2, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 19, 1934 in Greencastle, PA, he was the son of the late Garold Franklin and Hilda (Zeger) Crider. He married his loving...

Nov 13, 2018

John P. Springer

John Paul Springer, age 58, of Greencastle, PA died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

Born April 25, 1960 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John O. and Miriam (Hissong) Springer.

John was a welder and worked for Jerr-Dan and JLG, an...

Nov 12, 2018

Edward Eugene Timmons

Edward Eugene Timmons, age 87 of Greencastle, PA departed this life on November 12, 2018 at the Chambersburg Hospital. He has fought Parkinson’s disease for 35 years, since 1983.

Edward was born November 8, 1931 in Clear Spring, Maryland, he was the son of the late Newton F. and Nancy Kauffman (Ebersole)...

Nov 5, 2018

Elizabeth T. Bonebrake

Elizabeth “Sissy” Teeter Bonebrake, age 81 of Hagerstown , MD passed away Monday evening November 5, 2018 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown.

Born December 17, 1936 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob A. and Julia (Fletcher) Teeter.

She worked for nearly 25 years as an...

Oct 27, 2018

June R. Vinck

June R. Vinck, age 83 of Lewisberry, PA and formerly of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, PA. Born May 6, 1935, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Julien W. Vinck, Sr. and Edna H. Vinck.

Ms. Vinck...

Oct 22, 2018

Viola M. Plum

Viola M. (Daley) Plum, age 105, a resident of Menno Haven in Chambersburg and formerly of Greencastle, died Monday October 22, 2018 at Menno Haven.

Born September 29, 1913 in Antrim Twp. Franklin County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Edna Belle (Dentler) Daley. She married her...

Sep 28, 2018

Joseph Myron Burkholder

Joseph Myron Burkholder, 83, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Friday morning, September 28, 2018 at his home.  Born June 4, 1935 in Hagerstown, he was a son of the late Norman Horst and Susan Anamelia Myers Burkholder.  A 1953 graduate of the Hagerstown High School, Mr. Burkholder was employed as a truck driver at...

Sep 27, 2018

Esther A. Miley, age 87, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Gettysburg Hospital. Born July 28, 1931, in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Emma Baker Simmers.

A 1950 graduate of the former Washington Township High School, Mrs. Miley went on to work for 25 years...

Sep 24, 2018

Wayne LeRoy Hartman, age 78, of Greencastle, PA died at 5:40 AM Monday, September 24, 2018 in the Chambersburg Hospital following a brief illness.

Born December 13, 1939 in Marion, PA, he was the son of the late Guy E. and Jesse L. (McClure) Hartman. He married his wife Patricia R. “Patty” (Pittman) Hartman on February 28,...

Sep 13, 2018

Diana Lynn (Blair) Klick

Diana Lynn (Blair) Klick, age 53, of Salisbury, MD and formerly of Greencastle, PA died peacefully Thursday, September 13, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends following a courageous four year battle with cancer.

Born January 31, 1965 in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of John...

Sep 10, 2018

John L. Buchanan, age 85, of Greencastle, PA, joined his Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at his home, surrounded by family and love. Born in Worleytown, PA on August 31, 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph Raymond and Alice Burkett Buchanan.

A 1953 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School, Mr. Buchanan continued...

Sep 10, 2018

Jack J. Mowen, age 88, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018, at his home with his family by his side. Born January 6, 1930, in Antrim Township, he was a son of the late Marvin and Hazel Gelsinger Mowen.

A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Mowen served honorably during the Korean Conflict. He worked...

Sep 9, 2018

Don A. Coldsmith, age 85, a resident of the Quincy Village and formerly of Apple Dr. Greencastle died Sunday, September 9, 2018, with his family by his side at the nursing home.

Born August 11, 1933 in Greencastle, PA, he was the son of the late Sheriff James W. Coldsmith and Mildred A. (Koontz) Coldsmith. Don married...

Sep 4, 2018

Pastor David William Ross, age 86, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at his home, with his beloved wife by his side. Born April 25, 1932, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John David and Ida Frede Ross.

Pastor Ross was a graduate of Olney High School, the Museum...

Sep 3, 2018

Barbara A. Anderson

Barbara A. (Stumbaugh) Anderson, age 76 of Greencastle, PA died at 4:45 PM on Monday September 3, 2018 at ManorCare Health Services in Chambersburg surrounded by her loving family.

Born September 11, 1941 in Greencastle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and  Florene C. (Hawbaker) Stumbaugh. She married...

Sep 3, 2018

Verda F. Rhodes, age 94, of Mercersburg, PA and formerly of Upton, PA, passed away at the Falling Spring Nursing and Rehab Center on Monday, September 3, 2018. Born February 3, 1924 in Greencastle, PA, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Anna Copenhaver Foreman.

Mrs. Rhodes worked at Wilson College in her early years,...