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Lester E. St. Clair 1963-2025

Lester E. St. Clair, 62, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at Chambersburg hospital after a progressive battle with cancer.

Lester E. St. Clair
Lester E. St. Clair

Born March 16, 1963 in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of the late George E. St. Clair and Mary K. Hill.

Lester graduated from James Buchanan High School class of 1981, where he played football as a Linebacker for the Rockets. He was employed by The Witmer Group in Mount Joy, PA where he worked as a Mason.

Lester was an avid hunter, he enjoyed hunting Dove, Rabbit, Deer, and Bear. He was a fan of NASCAR and dirt track racing.

Lester was a member of the VFW post 1599 in Chambersburg and the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS in Chambersburg as well.

He is survived by his loving wife Teresa A. St. Clair; daughter LeAnn J. Wright; and son Ray E. Cosey II. Lester is also survived by five grandchildren; Tyler, Casin, Landyn, Alana, Taryn; great granddaughter Kinsley; a sister-in-law Terry Guyer (husband Jeff). As well as his mother Mary Bennett (husband Wayne); brother Daryl St. Clair; sister Alice St. Clair; and two nieces Ashley and Amber.

In addition to the family Lester is also survived by many friends.

Lester was proceeded in death by his father George E. St. Clair; daughter Nicole R. Shoemaker; sister and brother in law Tina and Harlan Carlson.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

The family requests the omission of flowers, any memorial donations to offset costs can be sent to : Teresa A. St. Clair 1460 Lincoln Way East Chambersburg, PA. 17201

Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg, PA.

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