Peter D. Hackney, 73, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, September 28, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family. Born November 30, 1952 in Columbus, OH he was the son of the late Donald and Katherine (Kessel) Hackney.
He was a graduate of South Columbus High School, Columbus, OH. Peter and his wife, Phyllis, were Tupperware sales trainers and retired as business leaders after 42 years with the company. Peter was a faithful member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and St. Vincent DePaul Society.
He is survived by five children, Thomas Patrick Rains partner Rosario of Germantown, MD, John Lance Rains and wife Jamie L. of Gahanna, OH, Angela Marie Hackney husband Dale Tyler of Chambersburg, Peter Donald Hackney II and wife Adele of Feasterville, PA and Shannon Elizabeth Grant of Chambersburg; eight grandchildren, McKenna, Auburn, Aralyn, Mary (Richie), Andrew, Jacob, Logan, and Regan; two great-grandchildren, Quinn and Oliver; and a sister, Karol Thompson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis R. Hackney who passed away February 26, 2017 and three siblings, Kay, Terry and Donald.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12:00 PM on Friday, October 2, 2026 in Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 320 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201 with Fr. Allan Wolfe as the celebrant. Burial will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery, Chambersburg.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM on Thursday evening in the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202 as well as one hour prior to the service from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday in the church narthex.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society of Chambersburg, 320 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201. Online condolences may be expressed at geiselfuneralhome.com.
