Frank Raymond “Little Beaver” Mayo, 82, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at his home. Born August 21, 1944, in Erie, PA, he was the son of the late Eleanore Mary “Crosses The River” Mayo.
A US Navy veteran, Frank served three tours. Among his duties, he served on the USS Pine Island. Following his time in the Navy, he was employed as a machinist for Reed Manufacturing. Frank “Little Beaver” was very proud of his Native American Heritage. He was an enrolled member of the Kahnwake Mohawk-Iroquois Territory of the Turtle Clan and served on the American Indian Honor Guard during President Barak Obama’s first inauguration. He enjoyed going to Powwows and Native American Festivals, Native American Dancing, and all things military including military history.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Deborah Lee Doull-Mayo, whom he married on July 4, 2009; four children, Stephani Guidice (husband Robert, Sr.), Destiny Mayo-Juratovic, Shawn Mayo, and Stacy Montroy; two step children, Ashlea Burkholder (husband David), and Courtney Perkins (husband Charles); 17 grandchildren, Robert Guidice (Jen), Chantal Oliva (hector), Jeffery Becze (Abby), Ryan Guidice, Reed Becze, Frank Mayo, Haylee Juratovic, Dante Juratovic, Joycelyn Smith (Jacob), Shawn Mayo, Jr., David Mayo, Melody Mayo, Ariana Mayo, Taylor Montroy, Trenton Montroy, Tye Montroy and Trista Montroy; five step-grandchildren, Mya, Wyatt, Charlie, Lily, and Christopher; eight great grandchildren, Stella, Wylan, Kevin, Brylyn, Beckman, Ashlynn, Chloe and Amariah; and his sister, Mary Ambrose (husband Dan). Aside from his mother, Frank was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Mayo.
A graveside service will be held at 12:30PM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. Following the service there will be a reception at the Bunker Hill Fire Company in Lebanon, PA. Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg, PA. Condolences and memories may be shared at geiselfuneralhome.com.
