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

Aug 31, 2016

E. Elaine (Thomas) Peterson, age 82 of Waynesboro, PA died at 1:30 PM Wednesday August 31, 2016 in her home.

Born May 9, 1934 in Ionia, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Lois (Miller) Thomas. She married Maynard E. “Pete” Peterson on March 1, 1985 in Hagerstown. He died on May 19, 2003. ...

Aug 23, 2016

Elena M. Ott

Elena Mae (Sipes) Ott, age 88, formerly of Greencastle, PA died at 5:26 AM Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at The Shook Home in Chambersburg where she had resided since May 2012.

Born May 16, 1928 in Harrisonville, Fulton County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clem and Clara Edna (Hann)...

Aug 21, 2016

James “Jim” L. Cahoe

James “Jim” Lewis Cahoe, age 91, a resident of the Village of Laurel Run near Fayetteville, PA and formerly of Greencastle, PA died at 10:04 PM Sunday, August 21, 2016 in the nursing home.

Born September 3, 1924 in Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late Mary Alice (Spalding)...

Aug 19, 2016

Grace Peckman Wingert

Grace Peckman Wingert, age 96 of Penn Hall-Menno Haven, Chambersburg, PA was called home to be with her Savior and Lord on Friday, August 19, 2016. She was the wife of Avery M. Wingert to whom she was married on April 20, 1946.  Grace dearly loved Jesus, her Savior and dearly loved her husband,...

Aug 13, 2016

Naomi V. Myers

Naomi Viola Myers, age 88 of Greencastle, PA died at 10:45 AM Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Menno Haven of Chambersburg where she had resided for the past year and a half.

Born October 5, 1927 in Rouzerville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Isaac Newton and Leila R. (Morganthal)...

Aug 7, 2016

Eldon Samuel Geiman

Eldon Samuel Geiman, 57, of Greencastle, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 7, 2016.  He was born in Harrisburg, PA on December 3, 1958, the son of Ralph and Ruby (Trone) Geiman. He was married to Anita Joy (Peterson) Geiman for 36 years.  Eldon loved trips to the beach, antiquing with Joy, walking and...

Aug 7, 2016

Judy Ellen Yohn

Judy Ellen (Worthman) Yohn, age 51 of Greencastle, PA went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, August, 7, 2016 at the Newport Medical Center in Newport, TN while vacationing with her husband.

Judy was born in San Angelo, Texas on October 24, 1964 to the late George Worthman Jr....

Jul 31, 2016

Mary A. Medina Mary A. Medina, age 77 of Greencastle, PA died unexpectedly at 1:56 AM Sunday July 31, 2016 in the Hershey Medical Center. Born June 26, 1939 in Greencastle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Brooks and Isabelle (Harris) Spoonhour. She was the step-daughter of the late Alfred Spoonhour. Mary was retired and had worked...

Jul 29, 2016

Merlin R. Cornett Merlin R. Cornett, age 84, formerly of Greencastle, PA passed away  at 12:16 PM Friday, July 29, 2016 in the Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chambersburg. Born November 10, 1931 in Dione, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert and Dolly (Johnson) Cornett. He married Patricia Lee (Gozdick) Cornett on December 7, 1963....

Jul 26, 2016

Donald R. Myers, age 88, of Greencastle, PA passed away at 9:10 AM Tuesday July 26, 2016 at Menno Haven in Chambersburg. Born January 9, 1928 in Antrim Twp., Franklin County, PA, he was the son of the late James B. and Lena Mae (Harbaugh) Myers. He married Betty E. (Everhart) Myers on June 30, 1948. Don retired from the...

Jul 14, 2016

John Timothy "Tim" O'Leary, age 76 years of Greencastle, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at the Chambersburg Hospital following prolonged suffering and a recent traumatic fall.  He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Marie Rose (Jorkasky) O’Leary who passed away 16 years ago and he has now joined her in Heaven.  He is also preceded in...

Jul 13, 2016

Elam G. Oberholzer Elam G. Oberholzer, age 75, of North Carl Ave. Greencastle, PA died at 8:45 PM on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family. Born March 23, 1941 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Elam H. and Anna (Hoffman) Oberholzer. He married his wife Bonnie L. (Myers) Oberholzer on February...

Jul 12, 2016

Ruth Ann Martin Ruth Ann (Showalter) Martin, age 72, of   Greencastle, PA died at 6:48 AM, Tuesday July 12, 2016 in her home. She had been in declining health the past several months. Born July 26, 1943 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Laban and Ethel (Risser) Showalter. She married Pastor G. Joseph “Joe” Martin on...

Jul 5, 2016

William A. White William A. White, age 94, a resident of the Shook Home of Chambersburg and formerly of Angle Rd. Chambersburg died at 1:55 PM Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born May 12, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late James and Florence (Bright) White. He married Edith E. (Barron) White in...

Jun 19, 2016

Howard H. Gift Howard H. Gift, age 89, of Philadelphia, PA passed away June 19, 2016 due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease.  Howard grew up in Greencastle, PA, graduating from Greencastle High School in 1944.  He volunteered for the Navy, serving in the final year of WWII.  After the Navy, he attended Washington and Jefferson College, graduating Magna Cum Laude...

Jun 18, 2016

Lucille E. “Took” Summers Lucille E. “Took” Summers, age 78 of Bino Rd. Greencastle, PA died at 11:55 PM Saturday, June 18, 2016 in her home following a brief illness. Born July 30, 1937 in Waynesboro, PA she was the daughter of the late Rozel and Florence (Finafrock) Mummert. She and her husband, Zachary L. “Zach” Summers were married in...

Jun 18, 2016

Leonard Statler “Gelly” Gelsinger Jr. Leonard Statler “Gelly” Gelsinger Jr., age 88 of Williamson, PA died unexpectedly on Saturday afternoon June 18, 2016 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 17, 1927 in Williamson, PA, he was the son of the late Emmanual Leonard and Erma (Statler) Gelsinger. He was employed as a plumber with Edward S. Zarger Plumbing and Heating...

Jun 15, 2016

Anna M. (Martin) Eby Anna Mae (Martin) Eby, age 89 and a resident of the Mennonite Home in Maugansville, MD went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the home. Born July 17, 1926 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Daniel S. and Mary (Sollenberger) Martin. Anna was a faithful member of...

Jun 13, 2016

Mary Ellen (Socks) Trobaugh Mary Ellen (Socks) Trobaugh, age 92, a resident of ManorCare Health Services of Chambersburg for the past several months and formerly of Stull Road Greencastle died at 8:44 PM Monday, June 13, 2016 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born January 11, 1924 in Pine River, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Jacob F. and Mary...

Jun 3, 2016

Donald F. Dunning Donald F. Dunning, age 70 of Greencastle, PA died at 11:05 PM on Friday, June 3, 2016 in his home. He had been in declining health for the past several months. Born July 12, 1945 in Wellsville, NY, he was the son of the late Francis and Beatrice (Cowles) Dunning. He married his wife Joanne (Martin) Dunning...