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Linda L. McDaniel, 56, of Mercersburg, died December 3, 2023 at her home while under the care of Grane Hospice. Born February 17, 1967 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida she was a daughter of Ursula (Muller) Boarman Feiser of Falling Waters, WVA and the late Maurice Boarman. Linda attended Hedgesville High School, Hedgesville, WVA and James Rumsey Vocational Center. She lived in the Falling Waters and Martinsburg areas and called Mercersburg home for the last 30 years. She enjoyed gardening, painting, and all types of crafts. In addition to her mother, Linda is survived by her husband of 34 years, Douglas W. McDaniel. A son, Kenneth Waide & wife Kathrine McDaniel,...

Lynn N. Plum, 90, of Mercersburg, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at home. Born June 13, 1933 in Greencastle, PA, he was a son of the late Paul C. and Isabelle Martin Plum. Lynn enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1950-54. He was involved in 58 missions as gunner on a Martin B-26 Marauder airplane. On his final mission, he was rescued by marines in North Korea after his plane was destroyed in combat. Lynn started and operated the Mercersburg Printing company and later created the Mercersburg Merchant. Lynn was also an advanced scuba diver and started Cline & Plum Divers where they assisted the police in searches. Lynn enjoyed traveling, kayaking, and...

Deloris Ann (Keefer) Zimmerman, 90, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 in Chambersburg. Born October 27, 1932 in Washington County, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Bruce and Leona Miller Keefer. Deloris worked for London Fog in Hancock and retired from working in the cafeteria for the Tuscarora School District. She took pride in cleaning and loved being a farmer's wife and helping her husband. Deloris was a member of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church of the Little Cove, Mercersburg, PA. Deloris is survived by her daughter, Barbara A. (Ralph) Schriever of Warfordsburg, PA and grandchildren, John (Ashley) Schriever, Tracy (Seth) Deneen, and great-grandchildren Kaiden Schriever,...

Freddie R. Marks, 81, of Mercersburg, PA passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, after a long battle with health issues. Born on February 8, 1942, in Hancock, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph H and Marian R. (Smith) Marks. Freddie worked and retired from Volvo (Mack) Truck in 2007. His love of dirt track racing, Nascar and antique cars was known by many. He became known for his daily walks around town stopping to talk to everyone. He is survived by his wife Barbara D. Marks whom he married on November 11, 1961; two children: Darryl R. Marks (Danielle), Regina L Marks-Lee (James), one grandchild, Sean C. F. Marks and eight siblings; Steven Marks, Virginia Jenkins, Marian (Robyn)...

Dean Edwin Metcalfe Sr. 82, of Mercersburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Born January 28, 1941 in Mercersburg, he was a son of the late Ralph James and Ruth Seichrist (Weller) Metcalfe. Dean graduated from James Buchanan High School and started working at the family sawmill. Dean married Carolyn Mae Reed on December 31, 1961. For 34 years, Dean worked as the Montgomery Township Supervisor and was inducted into the PSATS Hall of Fame. As supervisor, Dean helped to plan the township park, senior center, and Whitetail Ski resort. Dean loved the Lord and was the Pastor at Mooresville Church of God, Big Pool, MD. Dean enjoyed reading the Bible and spending...

MERCERSBURG - Judith E (Judi) Kelsey, 85 of Mercersburg, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 23 at home. Born October 5, 1937 to the late G. Rennis and Mabel (Suffecool) Etter, the longtime real estate agent and broker was born and raised in Mercersburg. A graduate of James Buchanan High School, Judi went to Grove City College and worked as a medical receptionist. She traveled to California with her husband, the late Naval Corpsman Orville William Kelsey Jr., though she could not wait to return to Mercersburg to raise her family. Judi is survived by her daughter Amy (Joe) and a sister Jean Van Brederode (Lee) of Mechanicsburg and many dear friends, including her longtime...

John Edward "Eddie" Evans, 75 of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania passed peacefully in his sleep on March 18th, 2023. Eddie was born January 19th, 1948 in Washington DC to the late Lee and Eve (Sellars) Evans. Eddie served in the Vietnam War, was an active member of the American Legions of College Park, MD and Mercersburg, and VFW #5627. He was a postal employee in College Park, for 39 years until his retirement in 2006. After his retirement he was a driver for Mercersburg Academy. Eddie enjoyed playing baseball. He enjoyed watching sports, specifically the Washington Nationals, Washington Capitals, Washington Redskins, and Maryland Terps. He enjoyed his retirement in Mercersburg including...

John Edward "Eddie" Evans, 75 of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania passed peacefully in his sleep on March 18th, 2023. Eddie was born January 19th, 1948 in Washington DC to the late Lee and Eve (Sellars) Evans. Eddie served in the Vietnam War, was an active member of the American Legions of College Park, MD and Mercersburg, and VFW #5627. He was a postal employee in College Park, for 39 years until his retirement in 2006. After his retirement he was a driver for Mercersburg Academy. Eddie enjoyed playing baseball. He enjoyed watching sports, specifically the Washington Nationals, Washington Capitals, Washington Redskins, and Maryland Terps. He enjoyed his retirement in Mercersburg including...

Lois L. Keller, 82, of Mercersburg PA passed away on January 8, 2023, in Chambersburg, PA. Born on June 9, 1940, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late J. Roy Keller and Rosaline Keller. A 1958 graduate of the James Buchanan High School, she was employed for 41 years at the Mercersburg Academy as a medical secretary in the school's health center. Lois was a member of Welsh Run Church of the Brethren where she taught Sunday School and Bible School for many years. Lois is survived by a cousin, Patsy Sheckhise, of Midlothian, VA and a multitude of friends and acquaintances. Services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Menno Haven New Life...

Martha "Mickey" E. Vink, 95, formerly of Mercersburg, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Providence Place in Chambersburg, PA. Born October 20, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA, she was daughter of the late Harry and Jenny Roberts McKee. Mickey graduated from Yeadon High School and West Chester University. She taught at the Sharon Hill Elementary School in Philadelphia for 5 years. In 1953 she married Gordon D. Vink, Sr., a Navy ensign who had recently returned to civilian life; they started their married life together in Ridley Park, PA. After moving to Reisterstown, Md. in 1959, she became a homemaker with 3 very young boys. In 1962, the family moved to Mercersburg, PA where she...

Harmon Glenn Piper, 87, of Greencastle PA, was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on September 9, 2022. He was born at home on October 4, 1934, in Amberson, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Eckenrode) Piper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Thomas of Gettysburg, Donald of Newburg, and sister Louise Hoover of Newburg. He is survived by his wife of 57 years MaryEllen (McCulloh) whom he married on June 19, 1965. He is also survived by his two daughters, Susan Koontz and her husband Bryan and daughters Amorelle and Adelaide of Bozeman MT, and Sharon Dietz and her husband Daniel and their children Alexander and...

Dean A. Heinbaugh, 75, of Claylick, PA, passed away at home on August 18, 2022. Born September 4, 1946, he was the oldest child of the late Dayton A. "Hank" Heinbaugh and Dolly L. (Bricker) Heinbaugh. Dean graduated from James Buchanan High School in 1965 and started a masonry contracting business in 1969. He loved his work and the many lasting friendships he made throughout his years running the business. He retired in 2015. Dean was a dedicated husband and father. On November 5, 1971, he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Josephine Faye (Angle) Heinbaugh. They shared three children, Deana (Greg) Russell of SC, Cody Heinbaugh of WY and Cory (Amanda) Heinbaugh of...

William K. "Bill" Ernst, 80, of Mercersburg, PA died July 28, 2022 at his home. Born January 4, 1942 in Mercersburg, he was a son of the late Kenneth W. and Esther I. (Lowans) Ernst. Bill attended Claylick Elementary School and James Buchanan high School, Mercersburg. As a young man he farmed with his father. He later worked as a stone mason for various contractors. Bill was last employed by Montgomery Township, for 20 years, mowing along roads. He was a member of Blairs Valley Church of God and the NRA and attended Two Top Fellowship Church. Bill enjoyed hunting elk in Colorado. He loved his wife, children, grand and great grandchildren. Surviving family include his wife,...

Clair E. Brant, 96, formerly of Greencastle, PA, passed peacefully Friday, July 1, 2022, in Chambersburg, PA. Born December 13, 1925 in Mercersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Pensinger) Brant. Clair enlisted in the United States Army as an aviator at the age of 17. Clair was a pilot and engineer for Fairchild Industries, Hagerstown, MD, and retired from there in 1992. Clair is survived by his Great Niece, Amanda Woodring of Mercersburg, Great Nephew, Charles (Chaz) Timmons, of Frederick MD, and their father Vaughn Timmons, of Mercersburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fay E. (Baer) Brant of Greencastle, niece Kim L. (Baer) Timmons and a nephew, Larry...

Eleanor L. Miller, 89, of Mercersburg, PA passed away on June 17, 2022 in Maugansville, MD. Born May 17, 1933 in Clear Spring, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late H. Raymond and Nellie Shinham Angle. Eleanor worked as an in-home health care provider for the young and old. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her church friends and family. Eleanor was a life long member of Welsh Run Church of the Brethren. Eleanor is survived by her sister, Dorothy Mills of Chambersburg, PA, and a brother, Charles Angle of Smithsburg, MD. Eleanor adored all of her nieces and nephews. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Miller (1979), and siblings, Harold Angle, Kenneth...

Raymond S. Hawbaker, 92, of Chambersburg, PA, and formerly of Lemasters, PA, died June 13, 2022 following a brief illness. Born January 18, 1930 in Lemasters, he was a son of the late Reverend Samuel B. and Ethel (Brindle) Hawbaker. Raymond was a 1948 graduate of Lemasters High School. He then joined his father on the family dairy farm, which he operated for 35 years. Raymond was then employed as District Director for the USDA- ASCS in MD for 10 years, retiring in 1995. He drove a school bus for various bus contractors over the years and was a real estate agent. Raymond enjoyed bowling, hunting, his family, and grandchildren. He was a member of Chambersburg Church of the...

Robert (Bob) P. Foust, 85, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on June 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 30, 1936, in Windber, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Freda (Frye) Foust. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He was a resident of Greencastle. PA, for many years, where he raised his four daughters. Bob retired from Mack Trucks, Inc., Hagerstown, MD after 31 1/2 years as a machinist. After retiring he and his wife Patricia moved to Needmore, PA. He was proud to both drive a school bus for Donald Leese Bus Contractor and Head Start of Fulton County. He and his wife Patricia (Ferguson) Foust owned and operated an ice...

Robert (Bob) P. Foust, 85, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on June 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 30, 1936, in Windber, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Freda (Frye) Foust. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He was a resident of Greencastle. PA, for many years, where he raised his four daughters. Bob retired from Mack Trucks, Inc., Hagerstown, MD after 31 1/2 years as a machinist. After retiring he and his wife Patricia moved to Needmore, PA. He was proud to both drive a school bus for Donald Leese Bus Contractor and Head Start of Fulton County. He and his wife Patricia (Ferguson) Foust owned and operated an ice...

Ronald P. Face, Jr., 81, of Blue Ridge Summit, PA, passed away on May 29, 2022. Born August 24, 1940, in Hudson, NY, he was a son of the late Ronald P. Sr. and Dorothy (Smith) Face. Ron was a graduate of Ichabod Crane High School, Valatie, NY. He entered the U.S. Army on June 30, 1958 and retired as a Decorated Major on June 30, 1978 . From 1978 to 1982, he was the Assistant Director of Public Safety in Mexico, MO. He was later employed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, holding several positions. He was appointed the Division Director to the United States Fire Administration's Management Operations and Support Services Division in March of 1988, where he served until his...