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“To Jessica’s Family~ I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of Jess from the times we spent together in high school...Read More »
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1 of 79 | Posted by: Christina (Green) Yoder - PA
“Jessica was such a beautiful special person. I feel blessed to have gotten to know her when we had her in youth group. You will be missed so very...Read More »
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2 of 79 | Posted by: Penny Waters - Waynesboro, PA
“Jess was a remarkable woman and I'm sure a remarkable mother. She was a girl who was beyond her years because that is when I last saw her, when we...Read More »
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3 of 79 | Posted by: Rachael Mahr - Pittsburgh, PA
“Tabb, Laura, and Jake, and to the entire family of jessica, we are very saddened are hearts are heavy,praying for confort and strength for these many...Read More »
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4 of 79 | Posted by: tammy and tony ditch - waynesboro, PA
“Jason- I am so sorry for your loss. You and your prescious son are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God gives you strength during this difficult...Read More »
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5 of 79 | Posted by: Jessica (Blubaugh) Spelas - PA
“Jason and Family, Jess was a beautiful lady, who had a big heart! Earlier this year, she was giving to our family and showing comfort when we lost...Read More »
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6 of 79 | Posted by: Gretchen (Strite) Wease - PA
“I would like to send out my thoughts and prayers to Tab and Laura and Jake, as well as Jason and his family, this is such a sad thing to have...Read More »
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7 of 79 | Posted by: Amy Hoover - Waynesboro, PA
“Many fond and unforgettable memories of Jess throughout youth group. The world is missing a wonderful soul. My thoughts and prayers go out to all...Read More »
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8 of 79 | Posted by: Nicole Chamberlin - Chambersburg, PA
“Im terribly sorry for your loss. Jess was a beautiful woman and I will remember her smile. I pray God gives you a peace and strength during this time...Read More »
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9 of 79 | Posted by: Jeri Parkinson - Martinsburg, WV
“We share in your grief and pray that Jesus will bring peace to your heart and give you strength as you mourn the loss of Jess. May you find comfort...Read More »
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10 of 79 | Posted by: Rick and Betsy McAlonis - PA
“To Jess's Family, Jason and Westin, Heartfelt condolences for your tremendous loss. May God give you extra strength and courage. We grieve with you.
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11 of 79 | Posted by: Jehanzeb and Afshan Qureshi - PA
“Jason, Tabb, Laura, Jake, and family, we are so sorry for your loss and have you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and comfort you.
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12 of 79 | Posted by: Mark and Dee Stouffer - Newville, PA
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jess. From the closest of friends, to simple acquaintances that met Jess, she always made you smile. ...Read More »
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13 of 79 | Posted by: Jeff Shreck - Emmaus, PA
“What sad news. When I think of Jessica, I think of a smiling student. She always seemed to be in a happy mood when she came to class. To me she...Read More »
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14 of 79 | Posted by: Shirley Hawkins - PA
“I was friends with Jessica from elementary school to high school and I am still so shocked. My thoughts are with both the Justus and Pedersen family,...Read More »
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15 of 79 | Posted by: Erin Smetzer - Waynesboro, PA
“Our Prayers and Thoughts are with your entire family. Amy and Lauren McMullen
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16 of 79 | Posted by: Amy McMullen - chambersburg, PA
“I'm so sorry for your loss. May god be with your family during this hard time. She was a sweet person & will always be remembered by many.
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17 of 79 | Posted by: Tabatha Ulrich - Mont Alto, PA
“I'm so sorry for your loss. May god be with your family during this hard time. She was a sweet person & will always be remembered by many.
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18 of 79 | Posted by: Tabatha Ulrich - Mont Alto, PA
“sorry for your loss. Jess was a great person and friend i remember sitting in science class beside you may god be with your family.
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19 of 79 | Posted by: Amanda Wolford(Chandler) - PA
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Justus and Pederson family. We are so sorry for your loss.
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20 of 79 | Posted by: Gerald, Rhonda and Alesha Geesaman - PA
“My thoughts and prayers are with Jess' family. She will be missed. God bless.
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21 of 79 | Posted by: Jessica Kennedy (Unkle) - PA
“I will miss her smile and the way she looked at her beautiful boy. I will always remember her, about 4 rows back from the front, standing with her...Read More »
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22 of 79 | Posted by: Sean Bockstie - Waynesboro, PA
“Your smile and radiance will be missed Jess. I'm confident that I wouldn't have made it through calculus if you had not been beside me to laugh with...Read More »
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23 of 79 | Posted by: Mark Von Rembow - SAN ANTONIO, TX
“Jason, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Tracy
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24 of 79 | Posted by: Tracy L Buffington - WAYNESBORO, PA
“God Bless Jessica's family and friends in this hard time. She went to high school with our daughter and played basketball with her, we also go to...Read More »
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25 of 79 | Posted by: Gary, Darlene, Sara, &Aaron Smith - PA
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
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26 of 79 | Posted by: Dick & Rita Hanusa - Oshkosh, WI
“We will always remember the wonderful vacation our family had with yours; including Jason; at Myrtle Beach. So much fun. She will be dearly missed by...Read More »
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27 of 79 | Posted by: Dolores Lourdon - Boonsboro, MD
“To Jessica's Family I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I only met her once but thought her a lovely young lady. God Bless you all and give you the...Read More »
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28 of 79 | Posted by: Glenda Pedersen Nash - Stanley, NY
“our thoughts and prayers are with each of you...jason, westin, and all of the family. jessica was a dear and sweet member of our mom2mom group and...Read More »
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29 of 79 | Posted by: annette - PA
“To the families of Jessica: We pray God will hold you and keep you strong as you go through this time of loss. May you keep her beautiful momories...Read More »
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30 of 79 | Posted by: Jane M K Stephey - Waynesboro, PA
“Our thoughts and prayers our with you during this difficult time.
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31 of 79 | Posted by: Steve Moats & family - Waynesboro, PA
“I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Jess in high school, and she was one of the nicest people I have known. Your family is in my thoughts and...Read More »
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32 of 79 | Posted by: Terri Buchignani (Thomas) - PA
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you, We know Jess is enjoying the face of God, how can we be sad for her? It's her family we pray for now! God...Read More »
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33 of 79 | Posted by: Brandon and Cherrie Koons - PA
“Jessica has been apart of my life for many years... through high school and after. she was a beautiful person inside and out and she and I had a...Read More »
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34 of 79 | Posted by: Jen Keeney (Barnhart) - PA
“Jess was an amazing person and her smile would always light up a room! She was full of wisdom and love and we will never forget her. Praying for the...Read More »
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35 of 79 | Posted by: Ryan & Brianna - Chambersburg, PA
“So sorry to hear about Jessica. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
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36 of 79 | Posted by: Ashley Soverns (Seilhamer) - PA
“Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God bless you all.
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37 of 79 | Posted by: Randy and Lisa - PA
“Dear Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep and share all the good memories. God be with you all Ruth & Wayne Gembe
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38 of 79 | Posted by: Ruth & Wayne Gembe - Waynesboro, PA
“Out thoughts and prayers go out to all the Family of Jessica Pedersen and all her friends who knew her,I still can not believe this,Please let us...Read More »
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39 of 79 | Posted by: Frank & Connie Mong - waynesboro, PA
“Jason, I know that there are no words that can change what has happened, but your faith will pull you through in this time of sorrow. Only God knows...Read More »
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40 of 79 | Posted by: Don Ardery - Chambersburg, PA
“We are so sorry for your loss. Jessica was a beautiful person, and she will be missed. This is a hard time for you, and our prayers will be with...Read More »
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41 of 79 | Posted by: Barrie & Gloria Hawk - PA
“Thoughts and prayers for her entire family! I know she will be greatly missed! She was a wonderful person! I will always remember being her dance...Read More »
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42 of 79 | Posted by: Jason Tharp - Baltimore, MD
“I went to Costa Rica with Jessica on the mission trip in 1999. She had such a joyful, gentle spirit and I was thankful for her presence. She touched...Read More »
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43 of 79 | Posted by: Sara Hendershot Hillegass - PA
“Dearest Pedersen's, We are so sorry to hear about Jess... We are praying for healthy healing in your lives as you learn to live with only memories. ...Read More »
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44 of 79 | Posted by: Megan McAlonis - PA
“Dear Jason and Westin. Jason I am sure you remember me from High school. I have been looking for you for ages. I am truly sorry to hear about the...Read More »
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45 of 79 | Posted by: Neita Martin - Laurens, SC
“Jason and family, Our throughts and prays are with you at this time and always.
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46 of 79 | Posted by: The Featherlys - Chambersburg, PA
“May the blessings of love be upon you. May its peace abide with you. May its essence illuminate your hearts now and forever more... May you find...Read More »
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47 of 79 | Posted by: Heather Pilgert - Waynesboro, PA
“Tabb, Laura, Jason and Family, My heart breaks for you. Please know that I wish I could be there with you today. Westin's sweet photo has been on...Read More »
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48 of 79 | Posted by: Joy Haugh - Arlington, TX
“Jason, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of you wife. Just wanted to let you and your family that you all our in my thoughts and prayers. My...Read More »
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49 of 79 | Posted by: Deanna Reed - Waynesboro, PA
“May knowing you're in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow.
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50 of 79 | Posted by: Shannon Lee - Augusta, GA
“We will pray for the family. It was a great pleasure to know Jessica.
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51 of 79 | Posted by: Todd and Kim Timmons - PA
“I am deeply saddened by the loss of Jess. We were friends through high school & I will always remember her cheerful nature, her enthusiasm for life ...Read More »
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52 of 79 | Posted by: Megan Shea - Hagerstown, MD
“Deeply saddened by the loss of such a beautiful, confident, and brave young woman. Jess was a dear and true friend. I will miss her greatly. To the...Read More »
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53 of 79 | Posted by: Jen Abu Rumman (Ensminger) - PA
“Jason - our hearts go out to you and Westin and the rest of Jessica's family. Please always remember the good times and memories that you have of her...Read More »
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54 of 79 | Posted by: Jason and Erin Mong - Waynesboro, PA
“We are so very sorry for your loss. We'd never met, but our families heart goes out to yours. Prayers and healing thoughts to you all and to your...Read More »
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55 of 79 | Posted by: Jennifer & Charles Bream - PA
“I'm so sorry for your loss, Jessica was a beautiful, sweet and intelligent person, her warmth and love will live on forever in us all, I will pray...Read More »
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56 of 79 | Posted by: Jessica Price - Waynesboro, PA
“To the family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. God Bless sincerely Jim, Bev,...Read More »
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57 of 79 | Posted by: Jim,Bev Rice & Lori Correll - WY
“our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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58 of 79 | Posted by: Carl & Pat Hampton - PA
“Jess was such a wonderful mother and person. Our prayers are with you and the family. She will be missed.
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59 of 79 | Posted by: Kenny and Marla Smith - PA
“Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Pain like this is a pain that cannot be described. May God hold you close and help you through this...Read More »
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60 of 79 | Posted by: Tandy Foust - Waynesboro, PA
“Jason, my heart truly aches for you, Westin, and the rest of the family. Jess was an incredible young lady who's memory I will always cherish. My...Read More »
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61 of 79 | Posted by: Kelly (Weaver) Gates - PA
“Tabb,Laura,Jake,Weston And jason, Words and cards cannot help the greiving process.The hardest thing in life is having to say good-bye to a loved...Read More »
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62 of 79 | Posted by: mike besecker &family - PA
“JASON, WESTON and other family members I am so sorry about the beautiful spirit, of JESS, Is gone on. I sang alto with her in King St Church choir. ...Read More »
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63 of 79 | Posted by: Bonnie A. Burkholder - PA
“You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Jess was a wonderful person. May God provide you with strength and comfort during this most difficult time.
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64 of 79 | Posted by: Heather Learn ( Kemerer) - Derry, NH
“My heart aches for all the family and friends. Jess was a beautiful, sweet, and loving person. She will be well remembered by all who knew her. My...Read More »
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65 of 79 | Posted by: Joanna Illo - Fayetteville, PA
“I am sorry for your loss she was a special girl and always had a smile on her face and I am sure was a great mother . I worked with her as a...Read More »
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66 of 79 | Posted by: Tiffany Bittinger - waynesboro, PA
“I attended Five Forks Church as a teenager. Tabb and Laura were youth leaders at that time...as well as, mentors. I remember Jessica as a beautiful...Read More »
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67 of 79 | Posted by: Tara Cluck - Greencastle, PA
“Until we meet again...we will miss and love you. Your life touched us more than words can say and we're better for knowing you. Thanks for letting...Read More »
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68 of 79 | Posted by: Micah and Michelle Bumbaugh - PA
“I will miss Jess for so many reasons. I will miss the times when we would bust each others chops, the times when we would have great talks, checking...Read More »
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69 of 79 | Posted by: Debbie Stoops - Zullinger, PA
“To the Family of Jess, She was truly one of a kinda and a great person, I lost touch after high school with her but I'm sure the kindness and...Read More »
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70 of 79 | Posted by: Jason Green - Oceanside, CA
“I am a high school classmate of Jessica. What a special lady! I pray that the God who brings peace may transcend your time of sorrow. My deepest...Read More »
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71 of 79 | Posted by: Stefanie (Sherald) Breneman - PA
“Dear Jason, Weston & Family, We are terribly sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Wishing you Peace, Comfort and Hope in the midst of your sorrow....Read More »
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72 of 79 | Posted by: Melissa Downes - San Diego, CA
“Jason and Family: Our hearts are breaking for you during this very difficult time. Though words may be meaningless right now, may you find some...Read More »
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73 of 79 | Posted by: Frank & Laura Cole - Waynesboro, PA
“So sorry to hear of your loss--our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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74 of 79 | Posted by: Denise Ward and Jim Ferugio--cousins of Matt McAlonis - VA
“I am so terribly sorry for the loss of such a beautiful sweet young woman. My heart feels so heavy for all of her family...I remember watching...Read More »
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75 of 79 | Posted by: Kathy Poper - Chambersburg, PA
“To Jessica's Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I met and worked with Jessica at the Y and throughly enjoyed every moment that I spent with her. ...Read More »
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76 of 79 | Posted by: Tricia Stum - Waynesboro, PA
“Our prayers and thoughts are with your entire family.
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77 of 79 | Posted by: Dwayne @ Connie Simmers - PA
“Beautiful woman, mother and friend among many other roles she did well. Will be missed greatly.
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78 of 79 | Posted by: Ashlyn Shockey - Zullinger, PA
“To the entire family of sweet Jessica, our hearts melt with saddness for your loss. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you.God Bless
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79 of 79 | Posted by: Della & Craig Koons - Waynesboto, PA
Mrs. Jessica L. (Justus) Pedersen, 29, of 3576 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, passed away, Monday November 14, 2011, in her home. Born November 1, 1982 in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of Tabb A. and Laura A. (Kell) Justus of Waynesboro. She lived most of her life in the Waynesboro area. Jessica graduated from Waynesboro Area Senior High School with the class of 2001. During her time in high school, she was a member of the National Honor Society and active in various Maiden sports, especially basketball. She graduated with honors from Shippensburg University in 2005, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Secondary Math. She and her husband, Jason A. Pedersen, were married on May 24, 2003 in Waynesboro. They lived in Waynesboro prior to moving to their present residence 3 years ago. Jessica worked at Hoss's Steak House, Gander Mountain, and was a middle school math teacher. However, in recent years she was a stay at home mom. She was a member of Five Forks Brethren in Christ Church, Waynesboro and attended services at King Street United Brethren Church, Chambersburg. She also participated in the Leadership in Training Program at Camp Joy El, where she was a counselor and hostess from 1997-2001. Jessica enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting and camping. She also enjoyed sewing, reading, and spending time with her family. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by one son, Westin L. Pedersen at home; her brother, Captain Jacob L. Justus of Great Falls, MT; her paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Evelyn Justus of Waynesboro; her father and mother in-law Larry A. and Linda L. Pedersen of Waynesboro, and a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins, who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, John Kell; her maternal grandmother, Thelma Kell; and one miscarried baby. Services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, November 18, 2011, in Five Forks Brethren in Christ Church, 9244 Five Forks Road, Waynesboro, with Pastor Wilbur "Buck" Besecker, officiating. Burial will be private in Brown's Mill Cemetery, near Greencastle, prior to the services in the church. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday evening, in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Franklin Templeton Investments FBO Westin Pedersen, C/O Orrstown Financial Advisors, 1355 Orchard Drive, Chambersburg, PA, 17201 or Compassion International, 12290 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO, 80921. Online condolences may be expressed at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com

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