Beulah Brant Mahon, 101, Chambersburg, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at Magnolias of Chambersburg where she was resident for two years. Born June, 21, 1921 at home in Laidig, Pa., she was the daughter of the late L. Dallas and Sara (Laidig) Brant. She was a graduate of Hustontown High School with the
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Chambersburg Public Opinion
Bill McLaughlin didn t grow up in Chambersburg, but he spent much of his life improving the town for future generations.
Through his more than two decades on Chambersburg Borough Council and his roles with local development organizations, he helped guide the town through changing times.
McLaughlin passed away last Saturday, Jan. 23, at age 71 after a battle with COVID-19. He left behind his wife of nearly 50 years, Sue, two sons, a cherished daughter-in-law and a young granddaughter, among other family members.
“Bill was a unique individual, said Mike Ross, a friend and colleague of more than 30 years. He was witty, he was insightful on political and community issues and he was passionate about Chambersburg. He was not native to Chambersburg but he embraced the community for the 40 plus years he lived here.
Chambersburg Public Opinion
Reaching a 75th wedding anniversary is rare. Rarer yet is one of those few couples winding up where they first met.
But that s what happened for John and Vera Koser.
Dec. 13 will mark the 75th anniversary of the day the couple, he at age 19 and she at 17, drove to Hagerstown, Md. during his days-long leave from military service, got a marriage license, walked to a nearby church and asked a pastor to marry them.
It had been just over a year since they met late in 1944, a period they spent mostly talking through letters with only a few dates while John served in the Army.