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Barbara “Dolly” Bricker 1932-2026

Barbara V. (Dolly) Bricker, 93, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Chambersburg, PA.

Barbara "Dolly" Bricker
Barbara “Dolly” Bricker

Born October 25, 1932 in Greencastle, she was a daughter of the late Clarence “Bill” and Mary E. Lanehart Mayhugh.

Dolly married Ross Bricker on June 1, 1960 and worked at Keystone Ford in Greencastle. She enjoyed volunteering at Heritage in Home Care Services, and attending musical concerts and going horseraces. 

Dolly was member of the Macedonia United Brethren Church. 

Dolly is survived by 4 children, Kermit R. Elliott, Kevin L. Bricker, Kris A. Nichols, Thomas G. Elliott, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dolly was preceded in death by her husband Ross Bricker (2012), and two sons, Ross E. Bricker Jr., and Bobby G. Elliott, and all her siblings.

A funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, at Fries Funeral Home in Mercersburg with Reverend Gayle Ruble officiating.

There will be a viewing 1 hour prior to the service and burial will take place at Browns Mill Cemetery in Chambersburg, PA.

Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg, PA

To send flowers to the family of Barbara “Dolly”, please visit the floral store.

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