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

Dec 2, 2016

Elinor M. (Crider) Showalter, age 87 of Social Island Road Chambersburg, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Friday morning December 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 26, 1929 in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Lizzie E. (Frey) Crider. She married Glenn D. Showalter on November...

Nov 23, 2016

Max Franklin Hykes, age 54 of Chambersburg, PA and formerly of Greencastle died unexpectedly in his residence on Wednesday, November 23, 2016.

Born December 2, 1961 in Waynesboro, PA he was the son of Franklin M. “Peep” Hykes and Joyce A. (Snowberger) Hykes of Angle Road Chambersburg.

Max had worked at the former...

Nov 21, 2016

Cynda L. “Cindy” (Statler) Winslow, age 76 of Chambersburg, PA died Monday evening November 21, 2016 in her home after an extended illness.

Born November 7, 1940 in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert R. and Estella E. “Sally” (Horsh) Statler. Cynda married Richard S. Winslow on March 11, 1966.

She ...

Nov 20, 2016

Charles J. Gentile, age 85, of Greencastle, PA died early Sunday morning November 20, 2016 in the Chambersburg Hospital.

Born November 11, 1931 in Greensburg, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Josephine (LaFuria) Gentile. He married Catherine Sylvia (Kuchta) Gentile on September 2, 1950. She died on December 28, 2011.

Mr....

Nov 17, 2016

J. Eldon Crider, age 83, of Clay Hill Rd. Chambersburg, PA died on Thursday, November 17, 2016 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born March 2, 1933 in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late John H. and Lizzie E. (Frey) Crider. He married his wife Dorothy M. (Shank) Crider on June 15, 1957.

Eldon was a...

Nov 13, 2016

Martha Grace  (Showalter) Martin, age 106 passed away on Sunday morning November 13, 2016 at Menno Haven in Chambersburg.

Born February 14, 1910 in Reid, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Alvah and Katie (Shank) Showalter. Her husband, Rev. Adam R. Martin died February 7, 1997.

Martha lived most of her life in...

Nov 13, 2016

Karen Dee Vandrew, age 51, passed away at 12:26 AM Sunday, November 13, 2016 in her home on Maribeth Dr. Chambersburg, PA.

Born August 24, 1965 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of M. Lorraine (Talhelm) Vandrew, a resident of the Shook Home Chambersburg and the late Earl J. Vandrew.

Karen worked at OSI...

Nov 12, 2016

Cyrus F. Lenharr, age 93 of Greencastle, PA passed away at 8:30 AM Saturday, November 12, 2016 in his home.

Born September 20, 1923 in Waynecastle, PA, he was the son of the late David P. and Mary Rachel (Potter) Lenharr. He married Lorraine O. (Shultz) Lenharr on February 22, 1947 in Greencastle. She died on November...

Nov 11, 2016

Henry Sweigert, age 84, of Marion, PA died unexpectedly on Friday November 11, 2016 in his home.

Born October 13, 1932 near Upton, PA, he was the son of the late Harry L. and Alma (Hughes) Sweigert. He married his wife Doris M. “Dori” Sweigert on December 31, 1955. She died on July 15, 2009. Henry retired...

Nov 11, 2016

John M. Kesler, age 79 of Chambersburg, PA passed away peacefully at 4:40 AM Friday November 11, 2016 in the Falling Spring Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Chambersburg.

Born October 12, 1937 in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late John Thomas Kesler and Charlotte L. (Marvin) Kesler Long. He married his wife...

Oct 27, 2016

Joseph J. “Joe” Shultz Jr., age 90 of Homestead Dr. Greencastle died at 12:30 AM Thursday, October 27, 2016 in the Falling Spring Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Chambersburg where he resided for the past three weeks.

Born July 26, 1926 in Greencastle, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Clara (College) Shultz....

Oct 25, 2016

Norma P. Mummart

Norma P. (Etter) Mummart, age 90, a resident of the Falling Spring Nursing And Rehabilitation Center of Chambersburg and formerly of Sanibel Lane Chambersburg and Bino Rd. Greencastle, died Tuesday morning October 25, 2016 in the nursing center.

Born November 19, 1925 in Montgomery Twp., Franklin County, PA, she was the daughter...

Oct 16, 2016

Amos Robert Carbaugh Sr., age 69 of Mercersburg, PA died at 9:57 PM on Sunday, October 16, 2016 in the Chambersburg Hospital following a brief illness.

Born June 18, 1947 in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of the late Brady and Helen (Clever) Carbaugh. He married his wife Helen M. (Rouzer) Carbaugh on August 30, 1969....

Oct 8, 2016

Amy Louise (Henneberger) Huber

Amy Louise (Henneberger) Huber, age 89 passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at The Arbors in Shelburne, Vermont.

She was born on June 7, 1927 in Greencastle, PA and was the daughter of the late John W. and Amy (Shank) Henneberger.

Amy graduated...

Oct 8, 2016

Dennis R. Timmons

Dennis Ray Timmons, age 63 of  Greencastle, PA died at 5:15 PM Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Falling Spring Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Chambersburg following a brief illness.

Born December 5, 1952 in Waynesboro, PA he was the son of Edward Eugene and Miriam Catherine (Martin) Timmons of Greencastle. Denny...

Oct 7, 2016

Jackie A. Baer Sr.

Jackie A. “Jack” Baer Sr., age 73 of Greencastle, PA died at 10:00 AM Friday, October 7, 2016 in the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD following complications from recent surgery.

Born October 29, 1942 in Guilford Twp. Franklin County, PA, he was the son of the late Daniel “Vic” and...

Oct 4, 2016

William Eugene “Bill” Robinson, age 77 of Greencastle, PA died at 9:00 AM Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in his home following an extended illness. Born February 25, 1939 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Glenn E. and Dorothy J. (Swank) Robinson. He married Beverly J. (Sites) Robinson on June 5, 1965.

Bill was...

Oct 1, 2016

Rev. Clarence H. Showalter

Rev. Clarence H. Showalter, age 95 a resident of Williamsport Nursing Home in Williamsport, MD since December 31, 2014 died Saturday morning October 1, 2016 at the nursing home.

Born March 13, 1921 in Maugansville, MD, he was the son of the late Martin W. and Katie (Reiff) Showalter.

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Sep 29, 2016

Jean Elizabeth (Oliver) Reymer

Jean Elizabeth (Oliver) Reymer of Greencastle, PA died on Thursday September 29, 2016.

Mrs. Reymer is survived by her husband of 67 years, Robert C. Reymer Jr, her son Douglas Oliver Reymer, both of Greencastle, her sister Doris Oliver Young of Baltimore, MD and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded...

Sep 29, 2016

Sophie M. Luchs

Sophie M. (Sterbank) Luchs, age 93 a resident of The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro and formerly of Craig Rd. Greencastle died at 9:00 PM Thursday, September 29, 2016 at her residence in the Leland.

Born February 5, 1923 in Portland Mills, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph...