Barry Lee Hoffman 1956-2024
September 3, 2024No Comments
Barry had worked as a welder. He was a member of the Newville American Legion. He loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his family
Read More »
Joseph “Joe” Fignar 1934-2024
September 3, 2024No Comments
Joe loved the outdoors. He maintained many bird feeders around his home so he could enjoy bird watching. He was a devoted husband, father, and family man.
Read More »
Debra M. Royse 1954-2024
September 3, 2024No Comments
Debbie loved being outside, especially walking and spending time at the beach. Above all, her life was centered around her family.
Read More »
Nancy L (Harbaugh) Carson-Martz 1942-2024
September 3, 2024No Comments
Nancy was an avid golfer who loved traveling throughout the United States and Europe and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Read More »
David R. “Davey” Newell, Jr. 1981-2024
September 3, 2024No Comments
Davey was employed at The Manitowoc Company in Shady Grove. He enjoyed shooting pool and riding his motorcycle.
Read More »
Timothy Lamar Jones 1972-2024
September 3, 2024No Comments
Tim enjoyed fishing, football and was a diehard 49ers fan, NASCAR, and spending time by the grill with his family and friends.
Read More »
Donald E. Plank 1964-2024
September 3, 2024No Comments
Don was a devoted family man. He enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, grilling, spending time at Hummingwood Cabin, and being with his family and friends.
Read More »
Sandra Ann Peichert Snyder 1947-2024
September 2, 2024No Comments
Sandy was a kind-hearted generous person, who cherished spending time with family and friends; she will be deeply be missed.
Read More »
Ronald Leroy Baughman 1943-2024
September 2, 2024No Comments
Ron will be missed mostly for his genuine love of family and community. Ron’s greatest achievement was living a life of faith.
Read More »
Lois J. O’Donnell 1940-2024
September 2, 2024No Comments
Lois enjoyed flowers, watching the hummingbirds, crafts, and the handicrafts of crocheting, sewing and needlepoint.
Read More »
James J. Reed 1947-2024
September 2, 2024No Comments
Jum is fondly remembered as being willing to help anyone as best as he could and had worked as a farm hand for several local farmers.
Read More »
Doris M. Frock 1933-2024
September 1, 2024No Comments
Doris was an active member of St. John’s UCC in McKnightstown, PA where she volunteered for many activities. She was a graduate of Gettysburg High School.
Read More »
Russell L. Everetts 1938-2024
September 1, 2024No Comments
Mr. Everetts enjoyed spending time at the family cabin, hunting, riding his tractor and farming, his dogs and being with his family and grandchildren.
Read More »
Helene Stella Weller 1933-2024
September 1, 2024No Comments
Helene retired from the Waring Company in McConnellsburg, PA. She enjoyed sewing and reading; and collected cookbooks and cookie jars.
Read More »
Cinda “Cindy” Lee Leisher 1945-2024
September 1, 2024No Comments
Cindy loved to travel, enjoyed gardening and yard work, loved the music of Elvis, and relished the time spent with her family.
Read More »
Jane Elizabeth (Brown) Smith 1928-2024
August 31, 2024No Comments
Mrs. Smith loved to bake, sew and read mystery and thriller books. She also enjoyed music, singing and watching game shows.
Read More »
George F. Shaffer, Jr. 1944-2024
August 31, 2024No Comments
George F. Shaffer, Jr., 80, of Chambersburg, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born July 24, 1944 in Frederick, MD,
Read More »
Ernest “Ernie” F. Rotz 1942-2024
August 31, 2024No Comments
Ernie worked his whole life as a dairy farmer. He had a keen eye for antique tractors and was particularly fond of his restored John Deer 4020.
Read More »
Travis R. Deardorff 1974-2024
August 30, 2024No Comments
Travis was a 1993 graduate of James Buchanan High School. He was employed most recently as a Maintenance Technician at Parx Casino in Shippensburg.
Read More »
Barbara Bock 1940-2024
August 30, 2024No Comments
Barbara was married to the late Frank Bock for 58 years. Together they worked at his business Bock Oil Company for over 40 years.
Read More »
Phyllis Bollinger Hale 1931-2024
August 30, 2024No Comments
Phyllis loved life and beauty in all its forms; flowers, gardening, and friends, but the real joys of her life were her much loved family.
Read More »
Keith S. Flagle 1969-2024
August 29, 2024No Comments
Keith was employed for 14 years with UPS. For the past 35 years he worked within the family business, Clyde’s Country Water of Fort Loudon.
Read More »
Kathryn “Kate” L. Coppock 1930-2024
August 29, 2024No Comments
Kate’s interests included reading paperback novels, solving crossword puzzles, creating needlepoint, socializing with friends and shopping on QVC.
Read More »
Ronald Charles Taylor 1942-2024
August 29, 2024No Comments
Ronald was born May 23, 1942 in Biglerville, as the son of the late Rodney Charles and Anna (McKenrick) Taylor.
Read More »
Diana Kuntz 1940-2024
August 29, 2024No Comments
Diana enjoyed horses and horseback riding, traveling, shopping for the perfect birthday cards and any event that included family.
Read More »
Roy N. “Tiny” Bowermaster 1948-2024
August 29, 2024No Comments
Roy was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He retired from D & J Truck Repair, Shippensburg, as a mechanic, with 25 years of service.
Read More »
Robert L. “Bob” Cline 1940-2024
August 29, 2024No Comments
Bob attended Boonsboro High School, where he was a member of the Class of 1958. He worked as a self-employed auto body mechanic for over 40 years.
Read More »
Frances Edna Kennedy 1934-2024
August 28, 2024No Comments
Nothing meant more to Frances than her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and she provided child care well into her 80’s.
Read More »
Margaret J. Cline 1942-2024
August 28, 2024No Comments
Born September 6, 1942 in Chambersburg, Margaret was the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson and Laura Bell (Gontz) McKenzie.
Read More »
Woodrow Rosenberry Jr. 1947-2024
August 28, 2024No Comments
Born December 19, 1947 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Gladys (Banks) Rosenberry Sr.
Read More »
Dorothy Roberta Drechsler 1949-2024
August 28, 2024No Comments
In 1991 Dorothy went into private practice as an acupuncturist with a Master’s from Traditional Acupuncture Institute (MAC) and National Certification in Acupuncture.
Read More »
Michael “Mike” William Sandoe 1959-2024
August 28, 2024No Comments
Most of his life, Mike worked as a cross-country truck driver. He later retired from Lazer Spot Distribution Company after working as a Fork Lift Operator.
Read More »
Ronnie Watson 1953-2024
August 28, 2024No Comments
Ronnie enjoyed being outdoors, in nature, around his home, hiking and walking trails. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Read More »
Kathryn “Kate”G. Snyder 1925-2024
August 27, 2024No Comments
Kate was a very independent woman. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. She also enjoyed butchering hogs during the fall.
Read More »
Lynn Elwood Gsell 1945-2024
August 27, 2024No Comments
Lynn worked at Frick Company for 46 1/2 years. He liked Hot Wheels and model trains. He rode Harley Davidson motorcycles for many years.
Read More »
Franklin E. “Frank” Kesselring 1956-2024
August 27, 2024No Comments
Frank was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs. He loved to pass time by playing a game of Spades on the computer.
Read More »
David M. Brant 1971-2024
August 27, 2024No Comments
David was employed as butcher/meat manager for over 30 years at several grocery stores. He enjoyed cooking and listening to music.
Read More »
Roy M. Horst 1948-2024
August 27, 2024No Comments
Roy’s love of trucking had him traveling the country coast to coast for the last 55 years where he met many new people along the way.
Read More »
Shirley S. Howard 1931-2024
August 27, 2024No Comments
After retiring, shirley served two terms as Treasurer of AARP Chapter 2840 and Treasurer of the Chambersburg Toy Mission until it ceased operations in 2007.
Read More »
John L. Eyler, Jr. 1953-2024
August 27, 2024No Comments
John was employed as a Deputy Warden at the Franklin County Jail for 33 years. He enjoyed working with computers and watching wildlife.
Read More »
Who We Are
The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.
On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.
Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.
Back to the Free Press Website
