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William S. “Bill” Raab 1936-2026

William S. “Bill” Raab, 90, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on August 8, 2026 in his home.  

Born on May 17, 1936, he was a son of the late Victor H. And Martha (Stuckey) Raab.

He was the widower of Diane F. (Roberts) Raab, who preceded him in death on March 31, 2026.

A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Parklawns Memorial Gardens.

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit the flower store.

Arrangements are entrusted to Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home.

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Carl E. Mellott 1949-2026

Carl worked hard all his life; retiring from the Fulton County Partnership as a transport driver after 17 years of employment.

Ruth Murphy 1943-2026

Ruth volunteered at Gospel Tide, Shook Home and the House of Grace. She worked at the Chambersburg School District fore over 25 years.

Ann B. Thomas 1938-2026

Ann graduated from Biglerville High School and went to work at Knouse Foods. She worked there most of her life having numerous roles there.

Hagerstown Wings and Wheels Expo 2026 

Presented by Hagerstown Aviation Museum, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9am to 4pm See warbirds, modern aircraft, classic cars, trucks, airplane rides, live music, local businesses and food. This event is a great day for the family to visit the

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