Berkley L. Chamberlin, 93, of Shippensburg, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his home, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on April 13, 1933 in Shippensburg, PA, Cumberland County, a son of the late Urie E. and Blanch S. Rotz Chamberlin.
Berkley was a 1951 graduate of Shippensburg Senior High School and member of Oakville United Methodist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran, who honorably served during the Korean War. Berkley worked for 16 years in shipping at U-Wanna-Wash Frocks Co. before retiring from the stock room at Hoffman Mills in 1995.
A lifelong farmer, Berkley had a love for the outdoors and being active, especially hunting, family trips to the cabin, and playing baseball in his younger years. Above all else, he loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by two daughters, Debra Chamberlin of Shippensburg and Barbara (Larry) Singer of Newville; one son, Bryan (Shawnna) Chamberlin of Shippensburg; four grandchildren, Amy (Michael) Zimmerman, Kevin (Fiancé, Dana Barry) Singer, Marissa Chamberlin, and Alicia Chamberlin; and four great-grandchildren, David, Olivia, Kaleigh, and Amelia Zimmerman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Elizabeth Foltz Chamberlin, who passed away on March 3, 2019. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, M. Dean Chamberlin and James Chamberlin; and three sisters, Sarah Heefner, Bertha Yocum, and Helen Chamberlin.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg with Pastor John Culbertson officiating.
Burial will follow at Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle with military honors conducted by The Minutemen of the American Legion Post #223. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Residential Hospice, 100 Sterling Pkwy., #110, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
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