Joyce and Gary began their family with Joyce working as a substitute teacher with the DuBois, Hermitage, and Millcreek School Districts.
Obituaries
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Ethan attended Biglerville High School and was a member of the Class of 2022. He was a member of the BHS Varsity Wrestling Team.
Carol was an avid reader, enjoyed the arts and culture, but most of all, was the pleasure her beloved family gave to her.
Connie is of the Christian faith. She briefly worked at the Stanley Co. in the late sixties. She loved her dogs. She enjoyed cooking.
Born May 16, 1963, Kerry was an avid reader, enjoyed solving puzzles and spending quality time with her nieces and nephew.
Bill was an avid outdoorsman, his favorite pastime was spending time with his family and going to his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Betty lived a full life, traveled extensively, and enjoyed many hobbies during her life, including ceramics, crocheting, quilting, painting, and baking.
Jeffrey loved going to the beach, the Redskins, Penn State, professional wrestling and cruising in his Corvair. His greatest joy was being with his family.
Rhoda was always an important part of our family gatherings and celebrations. In these last years we lovingly provided her care and support.
Mr. Webb earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Florida. He served honorably with the United States Army for 22 years.
Dawn enjoyed drawing, crafts, dancing, shopping, spending time with family, and walking her dog with her husband at the Park.
Matthew enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes, campfires, working on cars. His passion was music and playing guitar.
Cindy had a passion for art and enjoyed lessons on water color from Ruth Durbin and on oil painting from Anne Gobin. She won many Best of Show.
Bob worked at Grove Manufacturing Company and JLG. He enjoyed hunting, pitching horseshoes, camping and spending time with family.
Born October 16, 1933, Bob was a devout family man, enjoying time with his family, woodworking, bird watching, and traveling.
Nancy graduated Maryland Medical Secretarial School, Hagerstown, and practiced in the field before having a family and becoming a homemaker.
Wayne graduated from Big Spring High School in 1964. Upon graduation, he served in the United States Army in Korea for two years.
Michael enjoyed playing cornhole, drag racing, high school football games and most of all spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends.
Ernest was dearly loved by his family and friends, especially remembering his beautiful blue eyes and his wide contagious smile.
Jane enjoyed playing bingo, spending time with her family, strolling on the beach, and helping others through her life’s calling.
Larry was proud of his career as a professional baseball scout for several major league baseball teams. He attended The Meeting House in Carlisle.
Edward was a keen golfer, baseball fan, follower of Notre Dame and Michigan football teams, an avid reader and American history buff.
As an Iowa Farm Boy, working in the fields, Donald would look up at the airplanes flying overhead. Often wondering where they were going.
Vincent enjoyed being with his family and friends and spending time hunting, traveling and camping. He was employed at Martin’s Pastries for many years.
Steven graduated from Biglerville High School in 1968. He earned his BS in Audio Engineering from DeVry Institute in Chicago.
Mr. Gerald E “Jack” Talhelm, 82 of Greencastle, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his home, surrounded by…
Nancy enjoyed sports, gymnastics, singing, piano, crocheting, knitting, and spending time with her family. She was an avid reader and student of the gospel.
Vincent was employed as a product supervisor for 23 years at PET, Inc. and as a shipping and receiving supervisor for 18 years at Snack Works.
Born July 14, 1939 in Humphreys, PA, and currently of Hanover, PA, Bob was retired from the United States Department of Defense.
Born September 20, 1937, Ed was known as the informal mayor of Oakville, having been born and lived there for the majority of his life.
Born February 5, 1939, Marlene grew up in Union Bridge, graduating from Elmer H. Wolfe High School with the Class of 1958.
Brenda attended Boiling Springs High School. She was a home healthcare provider. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her farm animals.
John retired to Florida but later moved back to his beloved Amberson Valley and became an apprentice at the Lone Oak Broom Shop.
Mary Anne loved and cherished her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed canning food, cooking, campfires, and spending time with her family.
Beverly served as secretary and treasurer of Letterkenny Township for eight years. She enjoyed going to craft shows and knitting.
Joseph or more commonly known as Joe, traveling quite a bit during his military career and later in life enjoyed going to Cancun, Mexico with the family.
John attended the Christian Life Assembly of God Church of Chambersburg. He loved spending time with his family and his grandchildren.
Janet attended the Jesus is Lord Ministries in Biglerville. She enjoyed arts and crafts and visiting with family and friends.
Fred was a self-employed electrician. He loved spending time with his family, hunting, target-shooting, and square and round dancing.
Mr. Jones was a 1960 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. He enjoyed time with family, especially at family picnics.