Arthur "Art" Fairchild's obituary , Passed away on August 21, 2025 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Arthur "Art" Fairchild

April 19, 1940 - August 21, 2025 (85 years old)

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Arthur "Art" Fairchild's obituary , Passed away on August 21, 2025 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

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Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center

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Arthur "Art" Fairchild

April 19, 1940 - August 21, 2025 (85 years old)

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Arthur Fairchild Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 21, 2025, at the age of 85, Arthur Fairchild of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arthur Fairchild to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, G. M. "Joe" Fairchild and Helen Grace Smith Fairchild; his son Stephen Arthur Fairchild; and his grandchildren, Christian Arthur Carl Yost and Cecilia Grace Yost.

He is survived by: his wife Ritta Beierle Fairchild; his daughters, Sharon Yost (Mark) of Chambersburg, PA and Sheryl Tigchelaar (David) of Guelph, Ontario; his grandchildren, Noah Yost of Chambersburg, PA, Madison Yost of Indian Head, MD, Emily Frede (Trent) of Guelph, Jonathan Tigchelaar of Guelph, Sarah Styers (Jeremy) of Shippensburg, PA and Tyler Fairchild (Taylor) of Shippensburg, PA; his sister Kay Hamlin (Ray); his sisters-in-law, Emma Neights, Nelly Peterson, Luise Beierle (Walter), Edie Arndt (Jon) and Annemarie Worth (Dwight); and his cousins, Elaine Gustafsen and Kathy Kennedy.

Memorial contributions may be made in Art's name to Samaritan's Purse, Jewish Voice Ministries, King Street Church, or the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center



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King Street Church
162 E King St, Chambersburg, PA 17201

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King Street Church
162 E King St, Chambersburg, PA 17201

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