Brought
to you by:
Brought
to you by:

William Grant Oiler Jr. 1934-2025

William Grant Oiler Jr., 90, of Newville passed away Saturday August 9, 2025.

William Grant Oiler Jr.
William Grant Oiler Jr.

He was born September 29, 1934 in Newville a son of William G. and Lula Rebecca Cohick Oiler.

Bill proudly served in the U.S. Army. He had worked for Johnny’s Auto Salvage in Newville, and was a life member of the Big Spring Fish and Game.

He is survived by one daughter Mary Roselee “Rosie” Reach and her husband MSGT Michael Reach USAF Ret., one brother John F. Oiler and his companion Sarah Haskins, one nephew Baryy Oiler and his wife Diana, one great niece Meagan Littleton, and one great nephew Ryan Oiler, one great great niece, and one great great nephew, and his dog Nicky.

He was preceded in death by his son David Lee Oiler.

A visitation will be held Wednesday August 13, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Green Spring Brethren in Christ church 720 Greenspring Road Newville.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 4 p.m. in the church with Rev. Ralph Fisher officiating.

Burial with Military Honors will be private in the Newville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Residential Hospice 100 Sterling Parkway Suite 110 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.

Arrangements are entrusted to Egger Funeral Home.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William Grant Oiler Jr., please visit the floral 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.