Franklin was retired from Grove. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and boating, long drives through the mountains and telling stories.
Rick was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was an outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, and golf, and many other activities.
Ivan owned and operated the family dairy farm in Shippensburg for over 44 years. He was a member of the Shippensburg Old Order Mennonite Church.
Born April 21, 1940, Joan was an avid cyclist, she had her professional bicycle racing license in Germany and raced there for several years.
Betty was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed playing tennis and square dancing. She also enjoyed playing Bridge with her friends.
Mr. Bender was employed by Frick Co., Waynesboro and then took over his father-in-law’s farm where he worked with Vera June until their retirement.
Karen was a free spirit who was always up for new experiences. She enjoyed time at the beach where lots of great family memories were made.
Mr. Gehr owned and operated John’s Lawn Service until he retired. He enjoyed playing football in high school and for the Waynesboro Tigers.
Katniss enjoyed music, making evil baby faces and colorful lights. Born September 8, 2015, she was the daughter of Shannon and Terri Barnes.
Gary was a lifelong servant to both God and his fellow man. He loved dancing, golf, Myrtle Beach, and the Baltimore Ravens.
Born September 27, 1943, Sonny retired from the Letterkenny Army Depot. He loved his animals, especially a goat named Stormy.
Take a look back at Franklin County’s history through news and photos that appeared in local newspapers 25, 50, and 100 years ago on Dec 23rd.
An Adams County man who shot and killed an intruder during a home invasion early Wednesday morning is in stable condition in an area hospital.
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