Mildred L. Wallech, 98, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2026 at the Shook Home.
She was born September 23, 1928 in Chambersburg. She was the daughter of the late Charles B. Christman and Ellen Holtry Christman. She attended Chambersburg schools.
Mildred worked as a seamstress at the Stanley Company for many years, Pet Ritz, and then cared for children in her home.
Mildred was a member of St. James U.B. Church. She loved music and was a skilled pianist and organist. She was the pianist at her home church and often shared her talent at other churches.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years Lester E. Wallech, Jr. He served as a Seaman 1st class during WWII and later as a truck driver. They had one son, Douglas (Tina) who died in 2013. He was 46 and also a skilled pianist. In addition to her parents, husband, and son she is preceded in death by two sisters, Mary E. Christman and Carrie (Buford) Arrowood and one brother (her twin) Merle Christman.
She is survived by Tina Wallech, her daughter-in-law; nephews, Donald Arrowood, Alan Christman, and Joel Christman; nieces, Beth Griest and Mary McGowan and many great nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are pending. A graveside service will be held at Parklawns Memorial Gardens, the time and date of which will be announced soon. Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. James U.B. Church, 2404 Warm Spring Rd. Chambersburg, PA.
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