Brought
to you by:
Brought
to you by:

Charles N. “Buzz” Ott 1940-2025

Mr. Charles N. “Buzz” Ott, 84, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in his home.

Charles N. “Buzz” Ott
Charles N. “Buzz” Ott

Born November 3, 1940, in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Charles N. and Emma F. (Miner) Ott.

He attended Waynesboro Schools.

Mr. Ott served his country honorably in the United States Army National Guard.

He and his wife, Mrs. Doris M. (Shultz) Ott were married June 13, 1965, in the Hagerstown Church of the Brethren, Hagerstown, MD.

Mr. Ott worked as a laborer for Keystone Homes for numerous years.

He was a member of the American Legion Post #15, Waynesboro.

In his younger years, he enjoyed spending time outdoors hiking and also loved bowling with friends. A loyal fan of the Baltimore Ravens, he rarely missed a game and cheered passionately for the team.

Faith was an important part of Buzz’s life, and he found comfort in watching religious programs.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by two daughters, Laura Ott of Waynesboro, and Kathy Shank of TN; two grandsons, Nicholas Shank and his wife Sara, and Matthew Shank and his girlfriend Heather Beaver, both of Waynesboro; two great-grandchildren, Daniel Robert Shank and Charlie Alexander Shank; and one sister, Nedra Mohn.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Connie Shearer and Patricia Miller.

Burial in Harbaugh Church Cemetery will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro is handling the arrangements.


MORE OBITUARIES


Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

Who We Are

The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.