Rosella J. (Pittman) Fahnestock, 86, of St. Thomas, PA, passed away January 29, 2026. She was born December 14, 1939, in Chambersburg, PA, the daughter of John R. and Thelma M. (Bradnick) Pittman. 

 

Rosella worked in various local grocery stores in both Fulton and Franklin counties for many years. She served alongside her husband for more than 57 years in many churches in the community. She loved to cook, bake, play the piano, complete word searches, flowers, her cats, and to spend time with her family. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

 

Rosella is survived by her husband of 63 years, Lloyd Roy Fahnestock; children, Lloyd John Fahnestock (LaJana) and Karen Marie Effland (Sam); as well as 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother and an infant great-granddaughter. 

 

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, Ltd., Chambersburg. The family will receive friends for two hours prior to the service. 

 

Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. 

 

Memorial contributions in Rosella’s name may be made to a church of your choosing.