Brought
to you by:
Brought
to you by:

Robert B. “Brian” Nead 1970-2025

Robert B. “Brian” Nead, 54, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 in the Chambersburg Hospital.

Robert B. Nead
Robert B. Nead

Born March 18, 1970 in Chambersburg he was the son of the late Donald and Donna (Short) Nead.

Brian was employed as a cook and at ACE Beer Distributor. Most recently he was employed at FedEx as a delivery manager. Brian was a member of the VFW Post 1599 and the American Legion Post 46 both in Chambersburg, PA. He enjoyed going to concerts and music festivals, playing guitar, and listening to music.

He is survived by his wife, Denise A. (Boxler) Nead; four children, Tasha Fisher (Teddy Kauffman), Joey Harmony (Jordan Kerbs), Nic Harmony (Brooke), and Jonathan Nead; two grandchildren, Anastacia and Chance Kauffman; a sister, Sandi Durham; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Evelyn Short and paternal grandparents, Lloyd Nead, Sr. and Hulda Nead.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are by Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Burt J. Asper American Legion Post 46, 755 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201 or to Charles Nitterhouse VFW Post 1599, 747 S. 4th Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201.

Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert B. Nead, please visit the flower store.


MORE OBITUARIES


Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

Who We Are

The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.