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

Sep 30, 2024

Lynn S. Thomas, age 73, of Greencastle, PA, passed away at the Chambersburg Hospital on Monday, September 30, 2024 following a short illness. Born in Cumberland, MD on March 14, 1951, he was the son of the late Benjamin F. Thomas, Sr. and Velma Ruth Swain Thomas Miller.

Mr. Thomas served in the U.S. Army honorably from 1971-1977. He worked for...

Sep 30, 2024

Larry Douglas Pike, age 76, of Greencastle PA passed away at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD on Monday, September 30, 2024. Born March 8, 1948, in Greencastle, PA he was the son of the late Daniel Obern and Margaret Louise Overcash Pike. 

A 1966 graduate of the Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School, Larry was a lifetime resident of Greencastle and loved...

Sep 24, 2024

Avelina Melad “Billy”Alexander, age 79, of Greencastle, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the York Hospital. Born in Cagayan Valley, Philippines, on December 26, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Marcos and Francisca S. Melad.

Mrs. Alexander earned the nickname “Billy” growing up in the Philippines as a “tomboy”. She earned her Bachelor of Education...

Sep 19, 2024

Michael W. Talhelm, 71, of Chambersburg, PA passed away unexpectedly in his home, Thursday, September 19, 2024. Born January 4, 1953 in Waynesboro, PA he was the son of the late Paul G. and W. Lucille (Bonebrake) Talhelm.

He was a graduate of Greencastle Antrim High School with the Class of 1970. Mike then went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree...

Sep 7, 2024

Raymond Jacob Garling III, of Newville, PA was called home to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 7, 2024, and Heaven and Earth will never be the same. Raymond was born June 9, 1964, in Hagerstown, MD. 

We picture him greeting Jesus with a huge hug ready to worship with his drumsticks in hand. Raymond's life was filled with love, his...

Sep 4, 2024

Joretta G. Wise, age 93 of Waynesboro, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Chambersburg Hospital and now she is rejoicing in his presence. Born February 4, 1931, in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Leroy and Esther Ruth Henry Helman, Sr.

Joretta enjoyed life and numerous...

Aug 31, 2024

Russell L. Everetts, age 85, of Greencastle, PA passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in the Waynesboro Hospital. Born on December 12, 1938, in Mercersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Norman and Emma (Zeger) Everetts.

Mr. Everetts was a 1958 graduate of James Buchanan High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Shippensburg State...

Aug 30, 2024

Perry Lynn Barnhart, age 60, of Waynesboro, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2024, in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born on Sunday, March 8, 1964, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Robert F. Barnhart Sr., and Rhoda L. (Burcker) Barnhart.

Perry was a 1982 graduate of the Greencastle-Antrim High School. His early...

Aug 29, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Fignar, age 90, of Greencastle, PA passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born June 3, 1934, in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Wahal) Fignar.

Joe served in the Army honorably from 1953 to 1957. He was beginning to readjust to civilian life when he was called back...

Aug 23, 2024

Bernice L. Walck, age 97, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Leland of Laurel Run. Born October 21, 1926, she was the daughter of Evelyn Mentzer.

Mrs. Walck was a homemaker most of her adult life. She was a member of the Greencastle Presbyterian Church, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for over...

Aug 20, 2024

Frederick W. “Will” Ploegman, age 83, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his home. Born March 7, 1941, in Enum Claw, WA, he was the son of the late Thaddeus Ploegman and Clarence Penland and Anna Weber Penland.

Will served honorably in the U.S. Army for 27 years, retiring in 1984 as a Sergeant Major. He...

Aug 14, 2024

Helen Naomi Wolford Starliper, 87, of Greencastle, passed away on August 14, 2024, at her home. Born February 10, 1937 in Waynesboro, PA, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Rhoda Brechbiel Wolford. Her beloved husband, Floyd Starliper, whom she married on July 31, 1954, preceded her in death on June 18, 2007. Helen dedicated her life to...

Aug 14, 2024

 John William Meek Jr, age 85 of Greencastle, went home to be with his son, on Wednesday August 14, 2024, with his family at his side. He was the son of the late John W Meek Sr., and Katherine E. Wann Meek, born in Reading Pennsylvania on December 1, 1938.

 In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by...

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...