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Howard L. Bingaman 1941-2026

Mr. Howard L. Bingaman, 84, of Greencastle, PA, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 in WellSpan York Hospital.

Howard L. Bingaman
Howard L. Bingaman

Born November 15, 1941 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Howard D. Bingaman who was killed in action during World War II and Anna Virginia (Andrews) Benedict.

Mr. Bingaman was a graduate of Greencastle High School with the Class of 1959.

He and his wife of 63 years, Mrs. Patricia A. “Pat” (Berger) Bingaman, were married August 24, 1963 in Hollowell Brethren in Christ Church.

Mr. Bingaman worked as an estimator for several local construction companies. Prior to his retirement in 2004, he was employed by Hagerstown Lumber for many years.

He was a member of Hollowell Brethren in Christ Church, Shady Grove Ruritan, Ambassadors for The Tide and served as the Treasurer for the local chapter of Gideons International.

A man who enjoyed the outdoors, he was an avid hunter who enjoyed time spent camping and boating at Raystown. He also took great pride in mowing his grass, tending his yard and helping his wife with her garden.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Jeff Bingaman (Deb), Stacey Bingaman, Scott Bingaman (Gayle) and Chris Bingaman (Theresa); eleven grandchildren, Josh, Lindsay, Alyssa, Mark, Jordan, Autumn, Luke, Taylor, Kaitlyn, Sydney and Conner; ten great-grandchildren; his great-uncle, William “Bill” Andrews; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Welty F. Benedict; and one grandson, Jared Bingaman.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in Hollowell Brethren in Christ Church, 14807 Hollowell Church Road, Greencastle.

Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, in Parklawns Memorial Gardens, 3218 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Wednesday morning, in the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to in his memory to: Hollowell Brethren in Christ Church Deacons Fund, 14807 Hollowell Church Road, Greencastle, PA 17225 or The Tide, P.O. Box 399, Chambersburg, PA 17201.

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


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