Jerrell L. Smith Sr.
Aug 10, 2026
Jerrell L. Smith Sr., 77, of Fannettsburg, formerly of Willow Hill and Upper Strasburg, passed away in his home August 10, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife, Connie R. (LaPeer) Smith.
"Smitty" was born February 12, 1949, in the Mountain Green section of Metal Township, a son of the late Frank Daniel and Fay (Neil) Smith. He was a...
Ardell William Wadel
Aug 5, 2026
Ardell William Wadel, age 19, of Richfield, PA passed away in a vehicle accident Wednesday morning, August 5, 2026.
Born September 12, 2006, in Mifflintown, Ardell is a son of Nevin and Eunice (Diem) Wadel of Richfield, PA. He is also survived by 4 brothers, Andrew Wadel, husband of Jalissa, of Sidney, MT; Kelvin Wadel, husband of Esther, of Circle, MT;...
Donald Dana Cooper
Aug 4, 2026
Donald Dana Cooper, 57, of Fort Loudon, Metal Township, formerly of Baltimore, MD, died August 4, 2026, in his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce.
He was born August 29, 1968, in Annapolis, MD, a son of the late Donald Eugene and Geraldine Lynn (Roecker) Cooper. “Coop” graduated from Sparrows Point High School in Edgemere, MD in...
Deena Leeanne Baxter
Jul 29, 2026
Deena Leeanne Baxter, 69, of Port Royal, died July 29, 2026, in her residence.
She was born May 15, 1957, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Mahlon and Patricia (Freed) Garland. She resided in Juniata most of her life, graduating from Juniata High School in 1975 and continuing her education at the Mifflin-Juniata Career & Technology Center, Lewistown, in...
Esther Mary Parsons
Jul 20, 2026
Esther Mary Parsons, 62, of Dry Run, formerly of Chambersburg, passed away July 20, 2026 in Mercy House of Chambersburg.
She was born February 24, 1964, in Chambersburg, the only child of Cassie (Clippinger) Book, who survives of Doylesburg, and the late Galen Book. She was a graduate of Fannett Metal High School.
Esther had working careers at Letterkenny Army Depot for...
Roxanna L. Martin
Jul 18, 2026
Roxanna L. Martin, 69, of Spring Run, passed away July 18, 2026, in Chambersburg Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Martin, Sr. on July 1, 2001.
She was born July 27, 1956, in Huntingdon, PA, a daughter of the late David and LaRue (Parson) Crouse.
Roxanna attended Fannett-Metal High School and was a long-time member of the...
Jack Marlin Hill Jr.
Jul 16, 2026
Jack Marlin Hill Jr., 71, of Shippensburg, passed away, July 16, 2026 in Shippensburg, Cumberland County, PA. Born July 16, 1955, in Waynesboro, and raised in Mercersburg, he was the son of the late Jack M. Hill Sr. and Florence C. (Fuller) Hill.
He graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 1973 and was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mercersburg.
Jack...
Carolyn Jean Soley
Jul 4, 2026
Carolyn Jean Soley, 81, formerly of Tamaqua, PA, died peacefully in her sleep on July 4, 2026, in Mercy House Hospice, in Chambersburg, PA. Surviving are her four sons: Samuel & wife, Paula in Fairfield, PA. Scott in West Penn Twp, PA. Stephen & wife, Olga in Caret, VA. and Sherwood in Barre, MA. Carolyn had four biological grandchildren; Ashley,...
James C. Williams
Jun 25, 2026
James C. Williams, 66, of Spring Run, formerly of Blairs Mills, passed away June 25, 2026, shortly after admission to Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia. He is survived by his wife, Sarah M. (Varner) Williams.
Jim was born July 17, 1959, in Lewistown, a son of the late Richard Carl and Beverly Jean (Fry) Williams.
He worked in the sawmilling industry as...
Daniel A. Hampton
Jun 24, 2026
Daniel A. Hampton, 64, of Mifflin, a former long-time resident of East Waterford, passed away June 24, 2026, in his home.
Dan was born June 14, 1962, in Lewistown, a son of the late Dale M. and Catherine Nettie (Dutrey) Hampton. He attended Juniata Senior High School.
He was a retired construction worker and had worked for many years for Gleims Construction...