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

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...

Sep 23, 2016

Emma Marie (Steiger) Uccellini, age 92 of Apple Dr. Greencastle died at 6:10 PM Friday, September 23, 2016 in ManorCare Health Services Chambersburg where she had resided for 2 days. Born August 31, 1924 in Amityville, Long Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Bhiesa) Steiger.  She married her husband Frederick W. Uccellini...

Sep 17, 2016

Ruth E. Grove

Ruth E. (Stouffer) Grove, age 98, a resident of the Magnolias of Chambersburg and formerly of Mercersburg and Greencastle died at 1:15 PM Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Magnolias.

Born May 7, 1918 in Antrim Twp. Franklin County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late D. Horatio and Susan Elizabeth (Johnson)...

Sep 14, 2016

Phares B. “Pete” Witmer III, age 76 of Greencastle, PA died at 10:25 PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in his home following a seven month illness.

Born July 26, 1940 in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Phares B. Witmer II and Helen (Eckstine) Witmer. He married M. Kay (Overcash) Witmer on October...

Sep 13, 2016

Frank J. Bock , age 79 of Greencastle, PA passed away at his home on Tuesday September 13, 2016.

Born January 31, 1937 in Dixon, Illinois, he was the son of the late Elred M. and Sara Rink Bock. He was preceded in death by his step-mother Sara Martin Bock.

Frank married the love of...

Sep 10, 2016

Charles E. Stahl, age 91, a resident of Menno Haven of Chambersburg and formerly of Walter Ave. Greencastle, PA died at 7:40 PM Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Menno Haven Nursing Center.

Born September 17, 1924 in Mercersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Omer and Ruth (Auman) Stahl. He married his wife...

Aug 31, 2016

E. Elaine (Thomas) Peterson, age 82 of Waynesboro, PA died at 1:30 PM Wednesday August 31, 2016 in her home.

Born May 9, 1934 in Ionia, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Lois (Miller) Thomas. She married Maynard E. “Pete” Peterson on March 1, 1985 in Hagerstown. He died on May 19, 2003. ...

Aug 23, 2016

Elena M. Ott

Elena Mae (Sipes) Ott, age 88, formerly of Greencastle, PA died at 5:26 AM Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at The Shook Home in Chambersburg where she had resided since May 2012.

Born May 16, 1928 in Harrisonville, Fulton County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clem and Clara Edna (Hann)...

Aug 21, 2016

James “Jim” L. Cahoe

James “Jim” Lewis Cahoe, age 91, a resident of the Village of Laurel Run near Fayetteville, PA and formerly of Greencastle, PA died at 10:04 PM Sunday, August 21, 2016 in the nursing home.

Born September 3, 1924 in Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late Mary Alice (Spalding)...

Aug 19, 2016

Grace Peckman Wingert

Grace Peckman Wingert, age 96 of Penn Hall-Menno Haven, Chambersburg, PA was called home to be with her Savior and Lord on Friday, August 19, 2016. She was the wife of Avery M. Wingert to whom she was married on April 20, 1946.  Grace dearly loved Jesus, her Savior and dearly loved her husband,...

Aug 13, 2016

Naomi V. Myers

Naomi Viola Myers, age 88 of Greencastle, PA died at 10:45 AM Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Menno Haven of Chambersburg where she had resided for the past year and a half.

Born October 5, 1927 in Rouzerville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Isaac Newton and Leila R. (Morganthal)...

Aug 7, 2016

Eldon Samuel Geiman

Eldon Samuel Geiman, 57, of Greencastle, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 7, 2016.  He was born in Harrisburg, PA on December 3, 1958, the son of Ralph and Ruby (Trone) Geiman. He was married to Anita Joy (Peterson) Geiman for 36 years.  Eldon loved trips to the beach, antiquing with Joy, walking and...

Aug 7, 2016

Judy Ellen Yohn

Judy Ellen (Worthman) Yohn, age 51 of Greencastle, PA went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, August, 7, 2016 at the Newport Medical Center in Newport, TN while vacationing with her husband.

Judy was born in San Angelo, Texas on October 24, 1964 to the late George Worthman Jr....

Jul 31, 2016

Mary A. Medina Mary A. Medina, age 77 of Greencastle, PA died unexpectedly at 1:56 AM Sunday July 31, 2016 in the Hershey Medical Center. Born June 26, 1939 in Greencastle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Brooks and Isabelle (Harris) Spoonhour. She was the step-daughter of the late Alfred Spoonhour. Mary was retired and had worked...

Jul 29, 2016

Merlin R. Cornett Merlin R. Cornett, age 84, formerly of Greencastle, PA passed away  at 12:16 PM Friday, July 29, 2016 in the Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chambersburg. Born November 10, 1931 in Dione, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert and Dolly (Johnson) Cornett. He married Patricia Lee (Gozdick) Cornett on December 7, 1963....

Jul 26, 2016

Donald R. Myers, age 88, of Greencastle, PA passed away at 9:10 AM Tuesday July 26, 2016 at Menno Haven in Chambersburg. Born January 9, 1928 in Antrim Twp., Franklin County, PA, he was the son of the late James B. and Lena Mae (Harbaugh) Myers. He married Betty E. (Everhart) Myers on June 30, 1948. Don retired from the...

Jul 14, 2016

John Timothy "Tim" O'Leary, age 76 years of Greencastle, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at the Chambersburg Hospital following prolonged suffering and a recent traumatic fall.  He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Marie Rose (Jorkasky) O’Leary who passed away 16 years ago and he has now joined her in Heaven.  He is also preceded in...