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Megan Nicole Conner 1992-2026

Megan Nicole Conner, 34, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Hershey Medical Center.

Megan Nicole Conner
Megan Nicole Conner

Born July 29, 1992, she was the daughter of Darrel E. and Kristine A. (Russell) Conner.

Megan was a 2011 graduate of CASHS. She was social, outgoing, and full of life. She had a feisty spirit, was never afraid to speak her mind, and always stayed true to herself. Her favorite color was purple, just as vibrant and unique as she was. She had an enduring love for all animals, especially her two cats; Dunkin and Vanilla Cream. Megan gave the gift of life to others as an organ donor. Her legacy of strength and generosity will live on through the many lives she has touched and saved.

In addition to her parents, Megan is survived by her paternal grandfather George “Butch” Conner (Paulette) of Chambersburg; paternal grandmother, Phyllis Brindle of Chambersburg; Maternal grandmother, Daniella “Danny” Bristol (Marvin House) of Mercersburg; one brother, Cory E. Conner of Chambersburg; nephew, Tucker E. Conner; aunts and uncles, Charles “Rocky” Russell (Christine), John Russell (Christel), Tom Chesnut, Terry Conner (Valerie), Richard Conner (Heather), Ricky Frank (Kim), Kelly Rockwell (Rick), and Rhonda Bushman and many loving cousins, and great aunts and uncles. Megan was also survived by her loving partner, Cory Smith of Chambersburg.

She was preceded in death by her aunt Kathi Chesnut; grandfathers, Harold E. Bristol, and Charles “Terry” Russell; and her great grandmother, Pauline (Ritter) Cramer.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the St. Thomas Sportsman’s Association, 595 Apple Way, St. Thomas, PA 17252.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Spina Bifida Association online here.

Condolences and memories may be shared at the funeral home’s website.

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