Polly enjoyed dining, shopping and antiquing with her husband and loved their annual trips to Ocean City, NJ every Spring and Fall.
Obituaries
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Elsie worked for nearly 20 years at the Butler intermediate High School. As a lunch lady in the school cafeteria, she loved interacting with the students.
Marci was a homemaker who loved working in flower gardens and hosting events in her home. She treasured friendships and enjoyed leading Bible Studies.
Bob was known for his “dad” jokes, his love of travel and nature, but most importantly his love for the Lord. He is dearly missed by his loved ones.
Evelyn worked as a seamstress at L’Aiglon Apparel Inc., Shippensburg, retiring in 1969. She was a member of the Green Spring First Church of God.
Ruth, along with her husband, farmed on Iron Bridges Road, Waynesboro for a number of years before moving to Blue Rock Road where they continued to farm.
George was a member of the Moose Lodge in Chambersburg and was actively involved with both The Knights of Columbus and Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church.
Pat loved to travel. She enjoyed camping in the state parks and along the Susquehanna River. She was also an avid swimmer and loved to knit.
Tony had a kind heart, gave great hugs, and was always the first person to lend a helping hand. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends.
Emory never met a stranger and was truly a people person. He enjoyed sitting in front of his picture window, watching the deer feed in his fields.
Lois was an accomplished pianist and proficient organist. She volunteered these skills to the church, often as a pianist, occasionally as an organist.
George enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, enjoying the outdoors and always eager to help others in any way he could.
Joshua had a big heart. He was very loving and genuinely cared for others. He was a free spirit and so creative! He often expressed himself through art.
Gary enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s activities and sporting events as well as vacationing with his family.
born December 28, 1939, Lester was known as a man of little words and was known by many for the knowledge he had on Herb’s and natural remedies.
An outdoor enthusiast, he loved everything about farming, hunting and recreational activities. He was an active, faithful member of New Hope Mennonite Church in Upper Strasburg.
Debra was a 1981 graduate of CASHS and a member of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading, especially Sci-fi.
Stan attended Mt. Olivet UCC in East Berlin. Stan’s hobbies included hunting, fishing, word search and crosswords puzzles, and reading books of WW II.
A U.S. Army Veteran, Mr. Heacox served honorably during the Korean conflict. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with family.
Maria Negron Santos, age 84, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was…
Jaye was always friendly, smiling and laughing. She had a contagious laugh. She had a big heart, saw the good in all and always tried to help others.
Lynn dedicated her life caring for others, spending the majority of her career as a home health care nurse in Pennsylvania and in Florida.
Steve loved cooking and spending time with family. Thanksgiving was his favorite holiday and family meant everything to him.
Nate loved history and enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and working in the yard. He treasured spending time with his family and dogs above all else.
Born January 21, 1933, Mr. Hering was self employed as a farmer in the Buckeystown area. He retired after more than 45 years as a farmer.
Polly always had a positive attitude and cheered up and encouraged many, many people over the course of her vibrant life.
Sam graduated in the Class of 1969 from Chambersburg High School. He went on to proudly serve in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Mrs. Martin was employed as a hand-presser for Tracey’s Fashions, Chambersburg. She retired in 1972 after 20 years with the company.
Rene and Donna loved golf trips, road trips, visits to New England, winter cruises to the Caribbean, Superbowl Sunday’s in Georgia.
Carl had many successes in life, but would always point to his family as his greatest accomplishment. He left a positive impact wherever he went.
Born August 14, 1924 in Hamilton, OH, Minnie enjoyed quilting, sewing, crafting, cooking and going to yard sales. She took great pride in her jewelry.
Born August 16, 1939 in Fairmont, West Virginia, Shirley found joy in gardening and was an active member in the Chambersburg Garden Club.
Mr. Monn was lifetime member of South Mountain Fish and Games Association. He especially enjoyed the annual fishing trip with his brothers.
Dennis was an avid fisherman. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. He enjoyed flowers, his banana trees and gardening.
Jack was employed by Penn State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center for 29 years and then retired in 1998 with Emeritus status.
Born March 26, 1933 in Chambersburg, Helen was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and enjoyed her fellowship with her church family.
Marvin was a big man with a matching heart; he had a loving personality and was quick to greet you with a handshake or hug.
Ronnie loved and cherished his family and will be sadly missed by all that knew him. He was a Prayer Warrior and he enjoyed helping others.
Barbara worked as a school bus driver for Gettysburg School District and for Carroll County School District in Maryland for over 20 years.
In his spare time, Don enjoyed hunting, planting and working in the garden. He worked as an appliance servicer for Sears for 30 years.