Local Obituaries for Families in Greencastle, Franklin County & Surrounding Areas

Jul 3, 2021

Terry Ray Peiffer, age 61, of Greencastle, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at his home. Born February 1, 1960, in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of the late G. Irvin and A. Elaine Shatzer Peiffer.

Terry worked as a farm hand most of his adult life. He enjoyed farming, operating equipment, and...

Jun 29, 2021

Jean A. “Jeannie” Martin, age 73, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Born September 25, 1947, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late J. Allen and Ida J. Witmer Martin.

Ms. Martin graduated from a US military high school  while living  in France  and  was a...

Jun 20, 2021

Richard H. Mowen, age 76, of Chambersburg, PA, was at the Waynesboro Hospital when Jesus called him home on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born January 29, 1945, in Mercersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Clyde J. and Julia I. Hawbaker Mowen.

Mr. Mowen was a 1962 graduate of James Buchanan High School. He worked...

Jun 18, 2021

Betty L. Barnhart, 92, of Chambersburg, died on Friday, June 18, 2021.   She lived for the last two years at the Philadelphia Protestant Home.

Born on July 7, 1928 in Welsh Run, Franklin County, PA,  she was the daughter of the late Samuel D. and Hazel (Smith) Elliott.

In her earlier life, she worked at...

Jun 16, 2021

Janice (Kozain) Fries, age 62,  of Greencastle, PA died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in her home.

Born September 18, 1958 in Greensburg, PA, she was the daughter of Howard and Sophia (Holodnik) Kozain of Greencastle.

Janice was formerly employed at the Chambersburg Hospital as a Medical Lab Technician. She had previously worked at...

Jun 8, 2021

Louisa J. (Kennedy) Bair, age 87 of  Chambersburg, PA died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in the Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center of Chambersburg.

Born September 30, 1933 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Anna Mary (Hykes) Kennedy.

She married her husband E. Martin Bair in July 1956. He...

Jun 6, 2021

Alice S. (Horst)  Harbaugh, age 95, of   Chambersburg, PA died  Sunday afternoon, June 6, 2021, in the Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Chambersburg.

Born January 19, 1926, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Samuel E. And Fannie K. (Shank) Horst. She married her husband Kenneth Roger “Buddy” Harbaugh on April 6, 1973....

Jun 3, 2021

Shannon J. Leyh, age 35, of Greencastle, PA and formerly of Winchester, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Born July 18, 1985, in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of Jacqueline and Edward C. Gaines and the late William R. Leyh.

A 2003 graduate of Walkersville High School, Shannon went on to work as...

May 27, 2021

Clarence V. Witmer, age 85, of Greencastle, PA died Thursday evening May 27, 2021 in his home.

Born May 28, 1935 in Antrim Twp., Franklin County, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary (Diller) Witmer. He married his wife Betty J. (Stottlemyer) Witmer on June 18, 1955.

Clarence had...

May 26, 2021

Daniel C. Burtner, age 59, of Greencastle, PA died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in the Hershey Medical Center.

Born April 9, 1962 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Joanne L. (Fennell) Burtner.

Daniel was a graduate of Central High School of York, PA. He was employed at Johnson...

May 25, 2021

David Phillip Dombrowsky, Major, USAF Retired, age 68,  of Greencastle, PA, died Tuesday afternoon, May 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 13, 1953 in Monongahela, PA, he was the son of the late Phil and Betty Lou (Simpson) Dombrowsky. He married his wife Linda Sue (Deneen) Dombrowsky on September 2, 1972....

May 19, 2021

William K. “Mr. Bill” Snider, age 85, of Williamson, PA died at his home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Born December 8, 1935 in Williamson, PA, he was the son of the late W. Paul and Ruth (Kunkle) Snider. He married his wife Phyllis J. (Stumbaugh) Snider on June 17, 1956 in the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church,...

May 16, 2021

Rosanna Marie (Negley) Burkholder, age 67 of Chambersburg, PA was received into heaven Sunday afternoon, May 16, 2021 in her home.

Born April 26,1954 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of Betty Jane (Forsythe) Negley of Menno Haven, Chambersburg and the late Paul E. Negley. She married her husband, Isaac R. Burkholder, on December 4, 1976....

May 12, 2021

Melvin “Arliss” Yoder of Greencastle, PA entered his eternal home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. He was born September 25, 1950 in Oakland, MD.

He was released into the arms of Jesus by his wife, Janet (Clugston) Yoder whom he married May 13, 1972, and his children:  Regina “Jeanie” and Rodney Martin, Bradford PA and children: Janette,...

May 10, 2021

Jerry L. Smith, age 73, of Greencastle, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, May 10, 2021, with his family by his side. Born February 12, 1948, in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of the late James J. and Thelma Reeder Smith.

A 1966 graduate of the Greencastle-Antrim High School, Jerry furthered his education at...

May 9, 2021

Marjorie H. “Margie” Johns, age 71, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Chambersburg Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 1, 1949, in Martinsburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Arthur and Nellie Elizabeth Elwood Riner.

Mrs. Johns was a 1967 graduate of Hedgesville High School and...

May 7, 2021

Dawn Marie Hernandez, age 56, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born July 30th, 1964, in Roswell, NM, she was the daughter of Mary M. Hafer Lape and the late Rodney E. Lape.

Dawn was a graduate of the former Williamsport Area Community College, now known as Penn State...

Apr 30, 2021

John E. Angle, age 90, of Greencastle, PA passed away  on Friday evening, April 30, 2021 in the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD.

Born January 20, 1931 near Welsh Run, PA, he was the son of the late H. Raymond and Nellie V. (Shinham) Angle. He married his wife Vivian L. (Myers) Angle on August 31,...

Apr 30, 2021

John E. Kinney, age 103, a longtime resident of Greencastle, PA died Friday morning April 30, 2021    at Providence Place of Chambersburg. Born October 25, 1917 in Turtlepoint, McKean County, PA, he was the son of the late Fred C. and Esther (Seyler) Kinney. He graduated from Port Allegany High School in 1936 and was a 1940 graduate of...

Apr 16, 2021

Dorothy L. (Truax) Goetz, age 88, of Greencastle, PA and a resident of  ManorCare Health Services in Chambersburg, PA died Friday, April 16, 2021 in the nursing home.

Born May 10, 1932 in Waynesboro, Franklin County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter S. and Julia M. (Lingamfelter) Truax.  She married her husband Jack H....