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Janice R. (Swope)  Salmon 1932-2026

Janice R. (Swope)  Salmon, 94, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away October 1, 2026.

Janice R. (Swope)  Salmon
Janice R. (Swope)  Salmon

She was born on April 28, 1932, in Waynesboro, PA, the daughter of Warren and Ruth (Maun) Swope.

Janice was a member of Salem United Brethren Church. She loved cooking, playing games, watching game shows, vacationing and spending time with her family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. 

Janice is survived by three children, Gregory Salmon (Michelle), Steve Salmon and Debra Miller (Grady); six grandchildren; Joel (Jillian), Tyson (Ashley), Sarae, Brik (Kaitlyn), Mason (Grace), Faith (Drew); nine great-grandchildren; Aaliyah, Zander, Aria, Simone, Monroe, Archer, Asher, Millie, Adeline; sister Dolores McCleaf, several cousins, neighbor of more than 60 years, Patsy Jones, and numerous nieces and nephews who she loved as her own children. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Salmon, in 2012, as well as three brothers, Richard, Robert and Ronald Swope. 

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 10 a.m., at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, Ltd., Chambersburg with Rev. Ron Cook officiating.

There will be a visitation on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., as well as one hour prior to the funeral service, both at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Parklawns Memorial Gardens.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Janice, please visit the floral store.


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