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Mary A. Bivens

Mary A. Bivens

Jul 19, 2024

Mary A. Bivens, 76, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born February 3, 1948 in McConnellsburg PA, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Pearl (Clarey) Robinson.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.simple-choicecremation.com.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial...

Celia Wire

Celia Wire

Jul 18, 2024

Celia Wire, 72, of New Oxford, PA, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born August 4, 1951 in Carlisle, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Wallace and Dorothy (Weaver) Greason.

Celia graduated from Northern High School in 1969 and from The York Hospital School of Nursing in 1972 

Celia is survived by her son,...

David R. Myers

David R. Myers

Jul 16, 2024

David “Dave” R. Myers of Waynesboro, PA went to his eternal home on Tuesday July 16, 2024. He is now at peace in the arms of Jesus Christ, his Savior. Born September 20, 1943 in Williamsport, MD, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Gladys (Stenger) Myers.

Dave married his childhood sweetheart, Brenda (Wolfe) Myers in January 1960. Together...

Juan Eugene Feight

Juan Eugene Feight

Jul 1, 2024



Juan Eugene Feight, 81, of Greencastle, PA passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 in the Waynesboro Hospital with his wife by his side. Born January 13, 1943 in Everett, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Eugene and Burnice Feight.

Juan proudly served in the army in 1961 and was honorably discharged in 1964. He enjoyed his membership and...

Rock Andrew LeFevre

Rock Andrew LeFevre

Jun 29, 2024

Rock Andrew LeFevre, 69, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital.  Born June 23, 1955 in Hanover, PA  he was the son of the late Kenneth Krug LeFevre and Martha LeFevre.

Arrangements are being entrusted by SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.simple-choicecremation.com. 

Barbara Larrabee

Barbara Larrabee

Jun 26, 2024

Barbara Larrabee, 92, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Waynesboro Hospital. Born January 26, 1932 in Springfield MA, she was the daughter of the late James Fundahn and Elizabeth Downey.

Arrangements are being entrusted by SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.simple-choicecremation.com.

 

Ronald Lee Gochenauer

Ronald Lee Gochenauer

Jun 15, 2024

Ronald L. Gochenauer, 85, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home, Duncansville, PA. Born August 11, 1938 in Chambersburg he was the son of the late Willis “Bill” and Violet Mae (Lehman) Gochenauer.

He served with the United States Navy from October 27, 1955 until his honorable discharge July 20, 1959. While serving he spent...

EmmaLee Alice Higgins

EmmaLee Alice Higgins

Jun 14, 2024

With hearts full of love and the hope of Christ, we announce the passing of our mother, EmmaLee Alice Higgins, who was called home by the Lord on June 14, 2024, at the age of 87. A resident of Chambersburg, PA, she walked in faith and now rests in the promise of eternal life.

EmmaLee was born on December 6, 1936,...

Filomena A. Boyland

Filomena A. Boyland

May 28, 2024

Filomena Avalia Boyland, 87, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Tuesday May 28, 2024 at the Mercy House peacefully with her son by her side.  Born April 3, 1937 in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Nunzio Raimo Sr. and Archangela Passarelli Raimo.  Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg, PA.

Janet E. Bemisderfer

Janet E. Bemisderfer

May 20, 2024

Janet E. Bemisderfer, 88, of Greencastle PA passed away Monday May 20, 2024 at the Chambersburg Skilled Nursing Home peacefully.  Born October 28, 1935 in Greencastle.  Janet has two children a son Anthony Bemisderfer of Greencastle PA and a daughter Marcia Bingaman.  Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg, PA

Elizabeth Tucker

Elizabeth Tucker

May 19, 2024

Elizabeth Anne Tucker, 96, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Sunday May 19, 2024 peacefully at Quincy Village Nursing Home in Waynesboro. Born June 16, 1927 in LaCrosse, WI she was the daughter of the late William Dewey Lingg and Emma (Woll) Lingg. She and her husband Floyd raised their three children in Takoma Park, MD. Later Elizabeth lived in Hanover,...

Vaughn Rice

Vaughn Rice

May 14, 2024

Vaughn Olan Rice, 65, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Tuesday May 14, 2024 peacefully at home with his sister Cheryl by his side. Born November 9, 1958 in Chambersburg he was the son of the late Clarence Burnell Rice and Mary Louise (Landis) Rice. A Memorial will be held by the family at a later date Arrangements are entrusted to...

Damaris Rosa

Damaris Rosa

Apr 26, 2024

Damaris Rosa, 68, of Greencastle, PA passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 in Chambersburg Skilled Nursing. Born October 8, 1955 in New York, New York she was the daughter of the late Pancracio and Carmen (Lopez) Diaz. Damaris earned her associates degree in 1985 for Social Work from Manhattanville College in Purchase NY. She was employed as a social worker...

Rodney College

Rodney College

Apr 22, 2024

Rodney College, 59, of Thurmont, MD passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 in his home. Born November 1, 1964 in Waynesboro, PA he was the son of the late Dennis and Delores (Armstrong) College.  Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg.

Glenda Berlad

Glenda Berlad

Apr 17, 2024

Glenda C. Berlad, 66, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in her home. Born June 12, 1957 in San Diego, CA she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Alice (Halber) Berlad.  Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg

William Nellis

William Nellis

Apr 6, 2024

William L. Nellis, 94, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Paramount Senior Living. Born February 13, 1930 in Bakersfield, CA he was the son of the late Robert and Hattie Nellis.  Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services of Chambersburg.

Ethel Sturgill Sappington

Ethel Sturgill Sappington

Mar 27, 2024

Ethel M. (Jessee) Sturgill Sappington, 95, of Fayetteville, PA passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in her home with her family by her side. Born July 6, 1928 in War, WV she was the daughter of the late William and Pauline (Garrett) Jessee. She was employed for many years as a dietary supervisor for Maryland General Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Ethel...

Edith Kauffman

Edith Kauffman

Mar 16, 2024

Edith M. "Edie" Kauffman, 82, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 with her daughters by her side in Chambersburg Skilled Nursing and Rehab where she had been a long term resident. Born October 1, 194 in Abingdon, VA she was the daughter of the late William H. and Mary E. (Blevins) Quesenberry. Edie was a graduate of...

Marjorie Guyer

Marjorie Guyer

Mar 13, 2024

Marjorie A. “Marge” Guyer, 93, of Orrstown, PA passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville, PA. Born November 11, 1930 in Altoona, PA she was the daughter of the late John V. and Edna Cramer. Marge graduated from Altoona High School in 1948 and later moved to Washington, D.C., after which she lived in Italy, Germany,...

Stanley Shilling

Stanley Shilling

Mar 11, 2024

Stanley Russell Shilling (Stan), age 88, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 in Magnolias of Chambersburg. Born September 29, 1935 in Johnstown, PA he was the son of the late Reverend Russell T. and Flora M. (Ellmore) Shilling. He was a graduate of Conemaugh Township High School with the Class of 1953. Stan obtained a bachelor’s degree...

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