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Frances “Fran” G. Bigler 1947-2024

Frances “Fran” G. Bigler, 77, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away September 5, 2024.

Frances “Fran” G. Bigler
Frances “Fran” G. Bigler

She was born on January 16, 1947, in Chambersburg, PA, to Clyde and Anna (Suders) Norcross.

She was a 1965 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, decorating, movies and a good book.

Frances is survived by her son, Tony (husband of Edie) Bigler, two grandchildren, Hunter (husband of Savannah) and Haley (fiancé Kyle) Bigler, great-grandchildren Ivy and Remi, and siblings Gene Norcross, Peggy Young, Steve Norcross, Karen Norcross, Kirk Norcross, Lisa Miller, Scott Norcross, her beloved dog Stanley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Leon “Skip” Bigler, three brothers: Jeff, Doug and Brian Norcross and niece Amanda.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Norland Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Frances “Fran” G. Bigler, please visit the floral store.


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