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

Aug 3, 2024

Richard S. Gardenhour, 81, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD. Born July 31, 1943, in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Stanley and Sylvia Welty Gardenhour.

Richard was a 1961 graduate of Waynesboro High School. A US Army veteran, he served honorably in the Vietnam War. Early in his life...

Jul 22, 2024

John Eugene Walck, age 91, of Greencastle, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 22, 2024. Born January 9, 1933, in Greencastle, PA, he was the son of the late J. Albert and Thelma May Speilman Walck.

Mr. Walck lived his entire life in Greencastle and had attended Greencastle High School. Mr. Walck worked...

Jul 21, 2024

Thomas Brian “Tom” Poole, age 59, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Mercy House in Chambersburg, PA. Born August 2, 1964, in Baltimore, MD he was the son of Charlotte “Pat” Bealer Poole and the late Russell Leroy Poole.

Tom was a 1986 graduate of Franklin Pierce University. He worked as computer...

Jul 1, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Lee Heckman, age 80, of El Paso, Tx died at 5:40 AM Monday July 1, 2024, at his home in El Paso.

Born March 27, 1944, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the first born of the late David LeRoy “Roy” Heckman and Sarah Irene “Rena” (Hawbaker) Heckman.  He married Willette “Willie” Dickerson on August 24,...

Jun 28, 2024

Troy A. Truax, age 59 of Waynesboro, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 28, 2024. Born in Gettysburg, PA on June 5, 1965, he was the son of the late George A. and Dortha Lane Truax.

Troy is survived by a brother, Mark Truax (wife Ruth) of Greeneville, TN.

Services and interment will be...

Jun 22, 2024

Max Eugene Hade, 79, of Five Forks, passed to his Heavenly Home from his farm home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Born Saturday, July 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Leslie and Nellie Hade of Five Forks; where he lived nearly his entire life on the home place.

Max loved...

Jun 22, 2024

Joy R. Bill, age 86 passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Quincy Village.  She was born on October 6, 1937, in Gip, WV.  She was the daughter of the late Dennis and Delphia Tanner. She graduated from South High in Hagerstown, MD.

Mrs. Bill was a homemaker most of her adult life and raised 4...

Jun 22, 2024

Esther L. Freeman, 83, of Waynesboro, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Quincy Retirement Village. Born January 3, 1941 in Davidsville, PA, she was raised in Greencastle by the late Norman and Rhoda Kuhn and the late Annie and Preston Eshelman. Her beloved husband, Ray E. Freeman, preceded her in death in 2008.

Esther was...

Jun 18, 2024

Carole M. Reeder, age 80 of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Hagerstown, MD on January 4, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. and Leona Bricker Miller.

Mrs. Reeder was a 1961 graduate of the Greencastle-Antrim Senior high School. She went on to work...

Jun 12, 2024

Christopher Scott Van Horn, 56 of Catonsville, Maryland and currently residing in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, tragically passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Born in Baltimore, MD on February 21, 1968, he was the son of the late Kenly C. and Carol A. Van Horn.

Chris was a graduate of Catonsville High School, Baltimore Maryland, Class of 1986. For...

Jun 11, 2024

Helen Louise Koons Gearhart, age 89, of Shady Grove, PA passed away at Chambers Pointe Nursing Center in Chambersburg, PA on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Born in State Line, PA, on February 25, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Jacob S. and Elsie L. Binkley Koons.

Mrs. Gearhart was a 1953 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim Senior...

Jun 7, 2024

Virginia Walck Fitz, age 95, of Red Lion, PA and formerly of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Hospice and Community Care of Lancaster. Born December 22, 1928, in Greencastle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Lester and Mary Ellen Ziegler Walck.

Mrs. Fitz was a 1946 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim...

Jun 5, 2024

Lindia Hall, 70, of Greencastle, PA passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in her home.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 1:00 PM in the Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home, Inc., 45 S. Carlisle St., Greencastle, PA 17225 where Minister Bob Murr will officiate. The family will receive friends at the...

Jun 2, 2024

Ruth Naomi Baumbaugh, age 101, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Brookview Health Care Center. Born October 7, 1922, in Greencastle, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Anna Florence Binkley Wetsel.

Mrs. Baumbaugh worked as a seamstress for the former Gem Garment Com of Greencastle and...

May 31, 2024

Chief Keith A. Russell, Sr., age 53, of Greencastle, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 31, 1970, he was the son of John M. Russell and the late Lynn Jones Russell.

Chief Russell was a graduate of Damascus High School. He served honorably...

May 30, 2024

Carrie L. “Lu” Blair, age 89, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on May 30, 2024, at Quincy Village Nursing Home. Born June 19, 1934, at Anderson’s Mill in Mercersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Mabel Diffenderfer Anderson.

Mrs. Blair was a homemaker most of her adult life. She was a long-time member...

May 17, 2024

Clarence Edgar Leister, 89, of Greencastle, PA, died on Friday, May 17, 2024, surrounded by family at Luther Ridge Retirement Home. Born July 15, 1934, in McAlisterville, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar Clarence and Mary Ellen Leister.

Clarence’s early years were spent on a farm helping with the family business, McAlisterville Hatchery, raising...

May 9, 2024

Veronica M. Betz, 85, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro. Born March 6, 1939 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Mardis Conner.

Veronica was a graduate of Johnstown High School. She was employed as a secretary at Greencastle...

May 6, 2024

Donald B. “Donnie” DeShong, age 70, of Greencastle, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, May 6, 2024. Born in Chambersburg, PA on December 3, 1953, he was the son of the late Glenn C. and Betty Jo Bydalek DeShong.

Donnie was a 1971 graduate of CASHS. He worked as a machinist at Mack Truck in...

May 6, 2024

Junior C. Robinson, age 93, of Greencastle, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 20, 1930, he was the son of the late Jacob E. and Mabel Bivens Robinson.

Mr. Robinson attended the former Lemasters School. He went on to serve honorably in the U.S....