Arthur S. Byers, 96, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022 at his home. Born October 29, 1926 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Daniel D. and Mary M. Sollenberger Byers. Arthur married Ruth A. Meyers on July 27, 1950 and together they raised three daughters and a son. In Arthur's early years, he farmed on Garnes Road for 28 years. Later on, he drove a lime truck for Lloyd Bricker over the span of 13 years, and also sold seeds for Micogen Seed Company from 1982-2007. Arthur was a dedicated friend to all and his love for the Lord was very evident. Arthur was a member of Emmanuel Fellowship Church of Edenville, PA. Arthur is survived by his two daughters, Barbara A. Byers, and Janet M. (Mark) Rock, a son, Gerald A. (Martha) Byers all of Chambersburg, 15 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren, and siblings: Daniel (Ruth) Byers, Esther Brechbill, and sister-in-law, Rachel Byers. Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth A. Byers (2017), a daughter, Regina Faye Bender (2008), and siblings: Thelma Byers, Mary Byers, and Jacob Byers. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Lemasters Old Order River Brethren Meeting House A funeral will be held 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 4, at the Lemasters Old Order River Brethren Meeting House with ministers: Keith Sensenig, Lynn Gayman, and Mark Rock leading the service. Burial will follow at Meyers Cemetery, Mercersburg, PA.
Arthur S. Byers, 96, of Chambersburg, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022 at his home. Born October 29, 1926 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Daniel D. and Mary M. Sollenberger Byers. Arthur married Ruth A. Meyers on July 27, 1950 and together they raised three daughters and a son. In Arthur's early years, he farmed on Garnes Road for 28 years. Later on, he drove a lime truck for Lloyd Bricker over the span of 13 years, and also sold seeds for Micogen Seed Company from 1982-2007. Arthur was a dedicated friend to all and his love for the Lord was very evident. Arthur was a member of Emmanuel Fellowship Church of Edenville, PA. Arthur is survived by his two daughters, Barbara A. Byers, and Janet M. (Mark) Rock, a son, Gerald A. (Martha) Byers all of Chambersburg, 15 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren, and siblings: Daniel (Ruth) Byers, Esther Brechbill, and sister-in-law, Rachel Byers. Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth A. Byers (2017), a daughter, Regina Faye Bender (2008), and siblings: Thelma Byers, Mary Byers, and Jacob Byers. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Lemasters Old Order River Brethren Meeting House A funeral will be held 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 4, at the Lemasters Old Order River Brethren Meeting House with ministers: Keith Sensenig, Lynn Gayman, and Mark Rock leading the service. Burial will follow at Meyers Cemetery, Mercersburg, PA.
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