Joan Marie (Witter) Myers passed away in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the age of 74.
Joan was welcomed into heaven by her son, Tyler Myers, her mother, E. Geraldine (Buchanan) Witter, and her nephew, Jonathan Witter. She is currently experiencing a joyous reunion with them and her friends and family who have gone on to heaven before her.
Joan leaves behind her loving husband, Charles H. Myers, and their daughter Tonya and husband Steven Wible of McConnellsburg, PA; son Travis Myers of Missoula, MT; and daughter-in-law, Shane Silva Myers of New York City, NY, along with their granddaughters, Elyana Wible, Tyler Myers, and Lena Myers-Horn whom she loved and adored.
Joan is lovingly remembered by her father, Omar Witter, her siblings Donna Kay (Lee) Poe, Linda (Terry) Gilbert, Leon (Donna) Witter, and Cheree (Michael) Butts, as well as her many nieces and nephews who think the world of her.
Joan’s love for family extended beyond blood. She opened her home and heart to two foreign exchange students, whom she claimed as her own. She will be greatly missed by her “adopted” children Paula “Dutchy” Felida of the Netherlands and Jose “Joe” David Cruz of Ecuador and their families.
Joan was born in Chambersburg, PA on September 2, 1951. She graduated from James Buchanan Senior High School in 1969 and married the love of her life, Charles, on August 14, 1971. In her early years, she worked at Stanley as a seamstress, in payroll at Fry Coal & Stone, and then at Fashion Lane in accounts payable before leaving the workforce to take on the role of mother, which she excelled at and saw as the most important job she could ever have. She was a home-maker, but worked part-time jobs as janitor at Air Hill BIC Church, auditor for Letterkenny Township, and office assistant at Poe’s Tax Service.
For 39 years, Joan worked alongside her husband on their 350-acre farm, where they raised veal calves, pigs, and beef, and milked dairy cows for 25 years. Joan fully embraced being Charles’ helpmate, both in the home and on the farm, which meant you never knew where you would find her…in the parlor milking cows, in the kitchen preparing delicious meals, in the fields planting or harvesting, as she was an excellent equipment operator, on the road running their children to events, or at Charles’ side supporting him and “keeping him straight”.
Supporting agriculture was important to her and she was involved with many farm-related organizations. In 1984, she assisted in starting Farm Women group #18. Over the years, she participated at the county, state, and national levels of Farm Bureau and served on the state and national Women’s Leadership Committee. Locally, she helped organize the Franklin County Fall Farm Fun Fest event for several years, utilizing her organizing skills and combining her passion for agriculture and education.
Joan accepted Christ at an early age and led a Christ-centered life that witnessed to many. She attended church at Brandt’s Church of the Brethren, Air Hill Brethren in Christ Church, and Greenvillage Church of God. She volunteered in the church as a Sunday School teacher and Pioneer Girls Club leader, sang in the church choir, participated on numerous church committees, and served as Sunday School Superintendent. She had a heart for missions and a desire to share Christ’s story. Her creative talents were highlighted through the Easter and Christmas musical dramas she enjoyed writing and directing.
Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, event planning, decorating, and entertaining friends and family in her home. She enjoyed going to the beach with family and friends and traveling with her husband, having visited nearly all 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, as well as parts of Europe, Canada, and Mexico.
Wherever Joan went, people were drawn to her and her gentle spirit, compassionate heart, and welcoming arms. Those characteristics served to help her gather people to her wherever she went, and she will be greatly missed.
Viewing and service will be held at Air Hill Brethren in Christ Church, 7041 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
Visitation will be on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., as well as one hour prior to the funeral service, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Matthew Tosten officiating. Friends and family are invited to a graveside service at Myers Cemetery immediately afterwards with a fellowship meal to follow.
The Miller-Bowersox Funeral Home, Inc. of Greencastle, PA has been entrusted with her funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Mercy House of Chambersburg, PA in appreciation for the attentive, compassionate care they provided to Joan and the family during her last days. Donations can be sent to: Mercy House of Chambersburg at 730 Norland Ave. Chambersburg, PA 17201.
