Howard Rayburn Sheeley

Howard Rayburn Sheeley, 88, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his home. Born July 25, 1936 in Waynesboro, PA, he was a son of the late Merle D. and Mary A. Toms Sheeley.

Howard was a 1956 graduate of Waynesboro High School. A US Army veteran, Howard served honorably from 1959 – 1962. He was employed as a machinist with Mack Truck until his retirement in 1992. He was also the owner/operator of State Line Mobile Home Park for 47 years. Howard was a member of Salem Church of Waynesboro. Howard loved traveling and had been all over the world. He enjoyed talking about the places he visited with his friends and family.

He is survived by five children, Lori Wolfe (Tad) of Port Lavaca, TX, Bobbi Mongan (Ken) of Alexandria, VA, Melinda Cordell (Jim) of Greencastle, PA, Keith Sheeley (Anglea) of Greencastle, PA, and LeVaun Droneburg (Robert Strawser) of Mont Alto, PA; twelve grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Aside from his parents, Howard was preceded in death by seven siblings, Kathryn Wolfe, Sheridan Sheeley, Janice Scott, Emma Jean Chilcote, Alvin Sheeley, and Kenneth “Wayne” Sheeley, and Frederick Sheeley.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Salem Church of Waynesboro, 4881 Salem Church Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268. Pastor Brent Mangus will officiate. Interment will follow the service in Green Hill Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by member of the VFW Post 1599 Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the church and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Online condolences may be shared at zimmermanfh.com.