Lois Jean McCleary (Stambaugh)

November 18, 1933 - June 8, 2015

Lois Jean McCleary, age 81, of Chambersburg, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015. Born November 18, 1933, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Norman Stambaugh and Ruth Nye Stambaugh Summers. She was a 1952 graduate of Chambersburg Senior High and during school she was the leader of the band/ majorette, class historian, and on Color Day Court. After graduation, she was employed as a teller for F & M Bank. Jean was a member of Fourth Street Church of the Brethren, where she was a member of the choir, bell choir, and a volunteer for numerous church activities. Jean was also a member of the Art Alliance and won several awards for her paintings. Her faith was deep, and she had a love for art and music; enjoying oil painting, sewing, singing, and playing the violin. She had a lifetime love of learning. She was a loving mom and will be greatly missed. Family gatherings gave her the greatest joy. Jean brightened everyone's day with her kind and friendly manner. Jean is survived by two children; Colleen M. Sherts and Marilyn K. (Steve) Marshall, four grandchildren, Trevor Sherts, and Aubrey, Briana and Jeremy Marshall, and one sister;Gwendolyn Henneberger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother, and one step-sister. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Penn Hall with Reverend Brenda Doyle officiating. Graveside service will be held at 2:30pm at Norland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Jean's name to The Penn Hall Benenvolent Fund, 1425 Phhiladelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201. Online condolences may be expressed at www.sellersfuneralhome.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lois Jean McCleary (Stambaugh), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.