John H. Thatcher, 64, of Spring Run, PA and resident of Path Valley most of his life, went home to the Lord on June 7, 2026 in Chambersburg Hospital with his loving wife by his side.
He was the devoted husband of Edna M. (Hampton) Thatcher and they observed their 46th wedding anniversary on May 31st.
Born June 16, 1961, in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Brooks and Ruby (Hart) Thatcher. John graduated from Fannett-Metal High School in 1979.
John was a machinist at Hagerstown Block Co. and dedicated worker with masonry products for nearly 30 years until his illness caused him to leave this past February. He previously worked 11 years for the former Loewengart Tannery in Mercersburg, as well as helping various farmers in Path Valley.
For 12 years during the Christmas Season, John would be found assisting at Elliott’s Christmas Tree Farm, enjoying the spirit of the season.
He was a member of Shady Pine Community Church. His work ethic, strong character and love of his family will remain as precious memories. He enjoyed some fishing along the way also.
Surviving with his wife, Edna, are 2 brothers, James and his wife, Amy, of Spring Run and Brooke E. of Mercersburg, also 2 sisters, Jan Spidel of Martinsburg, WV and Susan Harry of Willow Hill and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Karen Peiffer.
The family will receive friends Monday, June 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. in the Agett-Lakjer Funeral Home, 16715 Path Valley Road, Spring Run, PA with Pastors Marlin “Butch” Neil and Joe Martin officiating.
Interment Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg.
The family prefers donations in his memory to either Shady Pine Community Church, 14620 Shady Pine Road, Willow Hill, PA 17271 or Path Valley Outreach, 11057 Creek Road, Fannettsburg, PA 17221.
