Carol Ann (Lynch) Cody, 90 of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday, October 18th at her home, leaving behind a family that loved and adored her. She was born July 5th,1936, in Gallitzin, PA to the late Mary Margaret and Earl Lynch.
She is survived by her partner, Leroy Stouffer; her sister, Patty Lynch; her sons, Dan Cody and wife, Angie; Matt Cody and wife, Amy; Jeff Cody; and Tim Cody and wife, Jo Anne. She was loved by her grandchildren, Ryan; Jessica; Seth and wife, Gabrielle; Luke; Tim (TJ) and wife, Kaisa; Margaret and husband, Gerrit; Sarah and husband, Stephen; Ben and wife, Erin; Michael; and 5 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother; William Lynch; her sons, William and Christopher Cody; and daughter-in-law, Cindy Cody.
She graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School (Harrisburg, PA) in 1954 and was captain of the cheer squad. According to her mother, it was because she was the loudest. She later attended nursing school and became an RN.
In late 1970s, while raising 6 boys; and after permanently losing a substantial portion of her eyesight due to a virus, she enrolled in Shippensburg University and obtained her master’s degree in psychology in May of 1981. She worked for the Department of Defense at Letterkenny Army Depot and Aberdeen Proving Grounds in several defense emergency planning and logistics positions until her retirement.
Carol was loved and admired for her sense of humor, her wit, sharp intellect, and fierce devotion to those she loved. She had an amazing determination to overcome obstacles and faced challenges with tremendous courage. Her passing leaves a void in all who knew and loved her.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 1 PM in the Chapel of the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service in the funeral home. Interment will follow the service in Salem United Brethren Church Cemetery, 4349 Letterkenny Rd, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
Online condolences may be expressed at geiselfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society donate.cancer.org
