funeral home obituaries & death notices for chambersburg, pa
Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.
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On March 8, 2026, Charles L. (Butch) O’Donnell passed away after a three-year battle with dementia. He succumbed to his illness in hospice care at Magnolias Memory Care in Chambersburg.
Born in Shippensburg on September 24, 1942, Butch was the son of Mary (Alexander) O’Donnell.
Butch left school to work on the family farm and later in life obtained his GED and enrolled in management courses. He dedicated 38 years to the Beistle Company as a maintenance supervisor. During his ...
On March 8, 2026, Charles L. (Butch) O’Donnell passed away after a three-year battle with dementia. He succumbed to his illness in hospice care at Magnolias Memory Care in ...
Robert Mentzer Chambersburg
Robert Luke Mentzer age 84 entered into his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia, PA. He was the son of the late Fred and Mary (Cormany) Mentzer and husband of 62 years to Judy (Marshall) Mentzer of Chambersburg. They have two children Holly (husband Steve) Dibert and Scott (wife Stacey Kunkle) Mentzer. Holly and Steve have two daughters Abigail and Julianna. Scott and Stacey have two sons Bryce (wife ...
Robert Luke Mentzer age 84 entered into his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia, PA. He was the son of the ...
Nancy Bussard St. Thomas
Nancy (Finfrock) Bussard, 90, of St. Thomas, passed away February 23, 2026. She was born August 23, 1935, in Chambersburg, PA, the daughter of William McGill Finfrock and Christie (Gift) Finfrock. Nancy loved reading, crocheting and the color pink. She worked at the Stanley Company for a number of years. She enjoyed talking about and watching Nascar races with her grandson Kirby.
Nancy is survived by two sons: Terry L. (husband of Penny) Bussard and Randy Bussard, two ...
Nancy (Finfrock) Bussard, 90, of St. Thomas, passed away February 23, 2026. She was born August 23, 1935, in Chambersburg, PA, the daughter of William McGill Finfrock and Christie (Gift) Finfrock. ...
James R. Koch, 69, passed away February 16, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY, on June 28, 1956, the 9th of 10 children of John W. and Catherine M. (Hatch) Koch.
James was predeceased by his parents; sister Karen Jacobi (Pat); brother Billy Koch (Suzie); brother John Koch (Gerri); nephew Paul Child; niece Patti Ann Holland (Marcus); brother-in-law Charlie Clark (Catherine); brother-in-law Dennis Vasquez ...
James R. Koch, 69, passed away February 16, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY, on June 28, 1956, the 9th of 10 children of John W. and Catherine ...
Patricia Dietle St. Thomas
Patricia L. Dietle, 94, of St. Thomas, PA, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026. She was born October 29, 1931, in Somerset County, the daughter of Elmer and Irene (Benning) Smith.
Patricia worked for the Tuscarora school district as a Title I Reading Aid, and provided childcare for many years. She enjoyed traveling to Florida in the winter, gardening, puzzles, painting, crafts, flowers, camping, traveling all over the United States visiting National Parks with her ...
Patricia L. Dietle, 94, of St. Thomas, PA, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026. She was born October 29, 1931, in Somerset County, the daughter of Elmer and Irene (Benning) ...
Robert R. “Rob” Breon Jr, 53, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away February 15, 2026, following a lengthy illness. He was born May 16, 1972, in Chambersburg, PA, the son of Robert R. Sr. and Mary Ellen (Rollins) Breon. Rob was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Chambersburg and attended St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Orrtanna. At one time, Rob enjoyed showing horses at shows. He attended Penn State, studying arboriculture and worked at Penn Line Inc for 23 years. Rob ...
Robert R. “Rob” Breon Jr, 53, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away February 15, 2026, following a lengthy illness. He was born May 16, 1972, in Chambersburg, PA, the son of Robert R. Sr. ...
Kenneth Lee Baldner, 85, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at the Mercy House on February 12, 2026. He was born May 18,1940, in Chambersburg, PA, the son of the late Milton and Rhoda (Brechbill) Baldner.
Ken graduated in 1958 from St.Thomas High School. He was a dairy farmer for most of his life. Between Ken and his father, Milton, they sold Pioneer Seed for over 70 years. He is a member of the St. Thomas Assembly of God Church where he was a Sunday school teacher for many years. He ...
Kenneth Lee Baldner, 85, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away at the Mercy House on February 12, 2026. He was born May 18,1940, in Chambersburg, PA, the son of the late Milton and Rhoda (Brechbill) ...
Loretta Cornelius, 89, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away February 9, 2026, at Providence Place Assisted Living In Chambersburg. She was born October 20, 1936, in New York City, the daughter of Mary and William Smith.
Loretta retired from Letterkenny Army Depot after 30 years, she and her husband spent their retirement traveling which they really enjoyed together. She was an avid bingo player, she crocheted and gardened. She enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her family. ...
Loretta Cornelius, 89, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away February 9, 2026, at Providence Place Assisted Living In Chambersburg. She was born October 20, 1936, in New York City, the daughter of Mary ...
Edward Nels Herman, age 86, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 3:30 PM.
He was born on April 24, 1939, in Whitehall, Wisconsin. His first job was at a Twinkie factory. Then, at 18 years old, he joined the United States Army which he proudly served for 27 years; 11 of those years serving overseas. He served in the Vietnam War for two years and was stationed in Hawaii, Africa, Greece and Germany. His wife and daughter were stationed in Germany and Greece ...
Edward Nels Herman, age 86, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 3:30 PM.
He was born on April 24, 1939, in Whitehall, Wisconsin. His first job was at a ...
Wayne C. Heinbaugh, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was born April 22, 1931, in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania to Rose Heinbaugh. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Heinbaugh. He was married to his late wife for 75 years. Before her passing, they were able to celebrate their 75th wedding Anniversary. Together they had 4 sons: Wayne G. Heinabaugh, Dennis R. Heinbaugh, Alan D. Heinbaugh, and Gregory L. Heinbaugh. Wayne had eight grandchildren: ...
Wayne C. Heinbaugh, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was born April 22, 1931, in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania to Rose Heinbaugh. He was preceded in death by his ...
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