Mrs. Holcombe enjoyed traveling with her friends, working on puzzles, crossword puzzles, and reading the Washington Post.
Obituaries
Franklin County Free Press would like to extend our condolences at a time of loss.
William always enjoyed spending time with family and friends, golfing, fishing, attending Comicons and collecting comic books.
Florence was an active member of Salem Church and was an avid card player who loved to gather with her friends each month to play.
Born Thursday, January 1, 1948, Albert enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, going to the beach, and especially spending time with his granddaughters.
Rhoda retired from Shippensburg University where she worked in food services for over 27 years. She enjoyed reading books, jig-saw puzzles and traveling.
Harriet was employed at Gibbles Potato Chip Factory until her retirement. Following her retirement she was employed at the Fayetteville Antique Mall.
Darryl was a Quality Control Technician at JLG Industries for 44 years before retiring. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing and spending time with family.
Born on July 28, 1930, Janet was a very witty person. She was a housewife and mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved flowers.
Nancee was a 1950 graduate of Altoona High School. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, traveling throughout Europe and going to the casino.
Jerry was the founder of the miniature carousel club of which his passion was building carousels to display. He loved creating and building.
George was a proud student of the Rouzerville Academy, later graduating from Waynesboro Senior High School with the Class of 1967.
Mrs. Barnhart was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed the company of her grandchildren; and enjoyed bus trips with friends.
Mrs. Cooper went on to be a teacher at the former J. Frank Faust Junior High School, where she taught English to 9th and 10th graders from 1966 to 1997.
Stan enjoyed visiting wineries, cooking on the grill and home improvement projects. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
Eddie and Iva loved attending Penn State football games and traveling to as many major league baseball parks as possible.
Bill was proud to be an American and loved the flag. He loved riding his Harley, camping, and bluegrass music. Bill was an inspiration to others.
Mr. Stepler began his career in the vending machine business with Canteen and later with Servomation for over 25 years. He retired in 1980.
Donald was formerly employed by the Carlisle Hospital for many years. He also had worked at the Salvation Army and the Harvon Motel.
As a self employed business man Harry opened Waynesboro Floor Covering in 1964 and later opened Furniture Market in 1978.
Donna was employed for many years at the former City Answering Service in Chambersburg and later retired from SpiriTrust Lutheran Services.
In the 1950’s Helen and her husband operated Coy’s Grocery Store on East Garfield Street (the first grocery store in Shippensburg to be open on Sundays).
Melba was a Licensed Practical Nurse, retiring from the Carlisle Hospital. She also loved and enjoyed spending time with her family.
Mrs. Robinson was employed at Grove Manufacturing, Shady Grove, PA for over 30 years and also was employed at Susquehanna Bank for several years.
Connie was a graduate of the former Scotland School for Veteran’s Children. She went on to work at Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe for 35 years.
Joyce loved her family and friends fiercely. She loved holidays, celebrations, family reunions, festivals and fireworks. Most of all, she loved people.
Linda loved teaching boys and girls about Jesus and did so for 25+ years through her church and Child Evangelism Fellowship.
Amos served in the United States Army from February of 1964 until February of 1967. During this time, he was stationed in Korea for a year and a half.
Lee graduated in the Class of 1983 from James Buchanan High School. She worked as a home health aide for most of her life.
Born on September 1, 1931, Jonas worked as a farmer throughout his life. He also owned and operated a salvage business for tractor parts.
In high school Yvonne was a cheerleader, a school newspaper editor, member of the G.A.A. and chorus, and the National Honor Society.
Connie was employed at the Shippensburg Animal Hospital, The Beistle Company in Shippensburg, and the Mechanicsburg Naval Depot.
Kraig enjoyed golf, music, gardening and loved time with his family. He was also an amazing handyman, always in the middle of a project.
Born Saturday, June 21, 1930, Marion retired as a seamstress in 1992 from the former Greif Company, Shippensburg with 43 years of service.
Born on Wednesday, October 2, 1940, a son of the late Clarence and Helen Gardner, Jake had a ‘green thumb’ and loved to garden. He was also an avid hunter.
Pierre was a well-known illustrator and artist. In addition to all of his artistic accomplishments, Pierre lived an adventurous life.
Brad was a graduate of the Lincoln Intermediate Unit in New Oxford, PA. He was a bronze medalist in swimming in the 1983 International Special Olympics.
Mr. Sollenberger became quite the entrepreneur founding and operating Nick’s Hoagie Shop and Sollenberger’s Messenger Service, both of Chambersburg.
John was quite the outdoorsmen who enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and going to the beach. He also loved dancing, especially the “chicken dance”.
Born Monday, June 19, 1944, George graduated from Bermudian Springs High School in 1962. He was formerly employed by C. H. Masland for 25 years.
Franklin Baptist Church was very dear to Horace. As a member for 70 years, he served in many of the church’s leadership positions.