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Tammy Hobbs Obituary

Tammy R. Hobbs, age 48 of Chambersburg, PA; passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 22, 1962 in Chambersburg; she was the daughter of the William E. Eyer, Jr. (wife Gloria) and Phyllis M. Milhouse Eyer.
Tammy was a 1980 graduate of James Buchanan High School. She most recently worked at the South Mountain Restoration Center in the Dietary Foods Service. An avid fitness guru, she enjoyed ""Jazzercise,"" spending time with her dog, Brady, and riding her Harley. She was affectionately described by her family as a ""neat Freak,"" for her obsessive cleaning practices. She was a member of the women of the Moose Lodge #842, the Mercersburg Legion Auxiliary, and the AMVETS, post 224.
Tammy is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Brad Hobbs, whom she married on May 26, 2002; her boys, Zachary William Hobbs and Matthew Bradley Hobbs, both of Chambersburg; her siblings, Stacie L. Eyer of Chambersburg and Kelly J. Chastulik (husband Tim) of Chambersburg. She was the dear Aunt of Shanelle Lawyer and Kyle, Kelton, and Kenedi Chastulik.
She is also survived by four step-brothers, Rich Hoffman (wife Peg) of Greencastle, Doug Hoffman (wife Rene) of Maugansville, MD, Rodney Hoffman (wife Kathy) of Chambersburg, and Mike Hoffman of Williamsport, MD.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 10 AM in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 333 Falling Spring Rd., Chambersburg, PA; where Rev. Dr. Meagan Boozer will officiate. Interment will follow in Parklawns Memorial Gardens. At the family's request motorcycles are encouraged as a mode of transportation in the procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 20 from 6-9 PM and Tuesday one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in her name to the Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance, 344 Leedy Way, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
Online condolences may be offered at www.geiselfuneralhome.com.

Published by Public Opinion from Sep. 20 to Sep. 22, 2010.
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we never forget Tammy ...she was one of a kind

Bill and Karen Hobbs

September 14, 2022

Thinking of her...we miss her
Bill and Karen Hobbs

September 14, 2020

We still think of Tammy and all of the many good times together....she was so good to Brad, Matt and Zach and enjoyed being with them....she sure loved life....what a great person!

Bill and Karen Hobbs

Family

September 14, 2019

Brad, I am so sorry to hear about Tammy. I loved working with her years ago at the Airport Inn and I'm sorry we lost touch. You and the boys are in my prayers. Barb Spielman (Hagerstown, MD)

September 23, 2010

Kelly and Stacie, with our deepest sympathy, Tammy will be missed and remembered much. Such a smile....

Danny & Bridget Hammond

September 23, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Carol & Brad Meckley

September 22, 2010

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Tammy will be remembered fondly by many. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

Amy Trione

September 22, 2010

Stacie, Phyllis & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your dear sister, daughter & family member; passing. May God give you the strength to get thru the coming days and the peace of knowing that someday you will all be together again. God needed an angel and he chose Tammy; now she will suffer no more.
God Bless you all,
Faye & Juan
(Why Buy New)

September 21, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lisa Riley

September 21, 2010

Brad, Stacy and family. We will never forget her sparkling eyes and her pretty smile. We had some fun times growing up together in Middle and High School at JB and then I had the privilege of being her neighbor for the past 9 years. It was so nice to catch up on our friendship again. Prayers are with you.

Tracie & Rod Roles

September 21, 2010

Brad and family,
May God be with you and your family in your time and sorrow. Tammy is at peace the Lord called for her to ease her pain.RIP Tammy

Sherry Penwell (Messersmith)

September 21, 2010

To Brad,Matt,Zach,and Family,
Tammy loved you all very much,and how she loved the boys,she talked about them often.I am sorry for your loss.Tammy will be missed by a great number of people.I know she will be missed at work.My condolences

Connie Geesaman

September 21, 2010

I knew her briefly through another friend but she seemed very nice. Someone who would do anything for anyone. So sad to be taken so young. RIP Tammy.

Blanche Carpenter

September 21, 2010

I'll always remember all the fun times I had going out and working with Tammy at the Stanley Co. She always had a smile on her face and brought a smile to everyone around. She was truly a great person and friend. My sincere sympathy to her family, Brad and her boys.

Trina Pine

September 21, 2010

Brad & Family
God picked the perfect angel , beautiful inside as well as outside ! We shared many good times together ,they will never be forgotten ! Tammy fought hard and now may she rest pain free and live in our hearts forever ! Love you guys

Randy & Kim Gsell

September 20, 2010

I will never forget the fun times we had at Gettysburg Bike Week, and the get together at Tammy & Brads. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your families.And remember, Tammy is watching over all of you.

Valerie Cummins

September 20, 2010

To the Hobbs family, I'm so sorry for your loss and Zach I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. I never met her in person but she seems like a sweet person,So sorry for your loss

Ms. Lori Morris

September 20, 2010

Kelly, Stacie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. Bill worked with Tammy at good old James River and I don't ever remember seeing her without that fabulous smile of hers. She will be remembered as a beautiful person and will be sadly missed.

Kathy & Bill Sechrist

September 20, 2010

Brad and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Tammy was a beautiful, special person to us. When Tammy smiled she lit up the whole room. She wil be sadly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bev and Jim Bracken

September 20, 2010

Rest peacefully dear Tammie .
It's been a pleasure to have known you .

David Worhach

September 20, 2010

Phyllis, Kelly, Stacie & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you deal with the loss of Tammie. She was a very beautiful young lady, Loved by all who had the chance to meet her. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
GOD BLESS!

Penny Thomas

September 20, 2010

Phyllis, Stacie, Kelly, I am so sorry for your loss. Sara Walck Day

Sara Walck Day

September 20, 2010

Phyllis,Stacie,Kelly and the rest of the family,
Sorry to hear of Tammy's passing...You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Stacey Rockwell

September 20, 2010

We were so sorry to hear about Tammys passing. We knew
Tammy for several years, she was a very nice person and will
be missed by many, but never forgotton. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family during this difficult time.

Bob & Wendy Ramsey

September 19, 2010

TO TAMMYS FAMILY

IM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS AND MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN NOWING THAT SHE TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES .

I NEW TAMMY FROM SCHOOL AND SHE WAS ALWAYS SMILING , SHE BROUGHT MUCH JOY TO THOSE WHO KNEW HER , SHE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY MANY

REST IN PEACE FRIEND

PATTY HORNBAKER

September 19, 2010

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Christina West - Nowakowski

September 18, 2010

Phyllis, stacie and Kelly
My heart and prayers go out to you all in your time of sorrow .May God comfort you in your time of need
God bless.

Yolanda Coy

September 18, 2010

to all whom known tammy she was a great womwn. She knew how to make you smile/laugh when you where down. i worked with tammy for 10 years and she was like a sister to me although we did not do things togeather. she will be in our hearts forever. i love you tammy RiP you are out of pain now babie

Bobbi Shaffer

September 18, 2010

Dear Brad and family, Our hearts break for your loss of such a beautiful wife, mother and friend. Tammy's smile could light up a room and she will continue to smile down on all of you. Just want you to know that we will continue this fight against breast cancer until we are no longer needed. Sharon and her CVBCA sisters

September 18, 2010

Sorry for your loss, Tammy put up a brave fight, but heaven needed another angel.She willl be missed in the neighborhood. My thoughts and prayers are with both of your families.

La Wanda Wilson

September 18, 2010

Sorry for your loss...Only met her a few times while visiting my mom and she was a great lady. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Sue Hepner

September 18, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carl & Carol Derr

September 18, 2010

Stacy and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Tammy was a great person and a friend since Middle School. We will miss her so much.

David Guerin

September 18, 2010

Dear Stacy and Family: We are so shocked and sorry for your loss. Tammy was such a cool and happy person when we knew her, and all we think and remember about her is fun and laughter. We hope you can keep her positive personality alive, she will always be remembered in this JB community. We need to find a cure for cancer! Please accept our sincere condolences.

Babette Rife

September 18, 2010

stacy sorry to hear about your. my prayers are with you and your family.

barb summers

September 18, 2010

Dear Brad:
We know how happy you were with Tammy in your life, and we understand how much of a loss your are experiencing. She was a beautiful and vibrant woman, and we were pleased to know her.
I'm sorry we cannot come to the services; please know we are praying for you and thinking of you and the boys. Love to all - Jennifer, Amy, and Tim (the Royer cousins)

September 18, 2010

Brad,and Tammys family my thoughts and prays go out to u she was a special person will miss u tammy.You will always be with us at work.

Tammy Mummert

September 18, 2010

I am very sorry to hear of your loss.

Steven Fry

September 18, 2010

Dear Brad and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We hope you find some comfort in the love of family and friends. Your Dad and Karen are our great friends in Whispering Pines.

Rich and Helen Gibbons

September 18, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Take care and God Bless all you,

Von Eckstine

September 18, 2010

sorry to here of tammy's passing.our prayers are with her family.

terry scott

September 18, 2010

Dear Brad and Family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Jim and Robin Forrester

September 18, 2010

So sorry to hear about Tammy. From the days at JB to the Milky Way, I will always remember her contagious smile and friendship. My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to your families. God Bless!!

Rhonda (High) Hull

September 17, 2010

I am so saddened to hear of Tammy's passing. I very much remember all the fun we had together in high school. Tammy will very much be in the thoughts and prayers of her JBHS '80 classmates this weekend.

Kim (Alexander) Dixon

September 17, 2010

Dear Phyllis,Stacie and Kelly I will never forget all the fun times Tammy & I shared going to the ocean years ago,playing cards and working with her at stanley company.She was a wonderful and kind person,A very special friend. We always knew you were an angel.

Jeannie Smith(Feldman)

September 17, 2010

So sorry to hear of the lose of such a great person who brought many smiles with her personality...Tammy was a friendly person who got along with everyone...my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time

Paul McNew

September 17, 2010

Dear Stacy and Family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficullt time she will always be your guardian angel may god bless each and everyone of you . Kathy and Rick Danzberger

September 17, 2010

Brad,Stacie,Phyllis,and Family,I'm sure right now your hearts are hurting as is mine.It's hard to find the right words to say how sorry I am. I'm just remembering all the fun and laughter we shared working at James River over the years and thinking there's one more angel"in the wind". Heres to you Tammy!! with LOVE

Carol

September 17, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss. May God be with your family in this time of sorrow. Tammy was a great person and will be missed by many.

Lydia (Souders) Christman

September 17, 2010

Fly Angel Fly, you are an inspiration to many.May you be at peace now.To the family our thoughts and prayers are with you! Her smile is one I will always remember.

Amy Lehman

September 17, 2010

We were so very fortunate to have Tammy as part of our family. She brought joy and happiness to all of us and we loved her very much. We have so many fond memories of her and how she made all of our lives so much better. She fought so very hard to beat her cancer and she never once complained or gave up on her battle. She was one of a kind and we will never forget "Our Tammy".

Bill and Karen Hobbs

September 17, 2010

Tammy will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. She was one of those people that when they touch your life they touch it forever. I just hope God had a beer waiting for her when she crossed over. May her family find peace and comfort to know she's no longer in pain. Rest in peace Tammy you fought a good battle.

Tina,Tom,& Logan Lynn

September 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Eyer and Hobbs family during this difficult time. I went to school with Tammy and we spent alot of time together during high school. I will never forget all the laughter and fun we shared. May God bless you all.

Kim Layton-Rotz

September 17, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow. Tammy was such a nice person. She will always be remembered and loved by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her.

Jeff & Jody Mayer

September 17, 2010

My deepest sympathies to Brad and Tammys family. She was a wonderful person, caring,very sweet person. She will be sadly missed by me. Won't be the same at work without you. Love you Tammy. RIP

Candy Kuhn

September 17, 2010

Phyliss and girls, Iam so sorry to hear about Tammy, she was a wonderfull person, so sweet and generous. She will be missed by all that knew her and all that knew of her. May god carrry you all through this time.

Terri Shifflett (Moose)

September 17, 2010

Mrs. Eyer, Staci & Kelly,
I am so sorry to hear about Tammy's passing. I can remember back in middle school when we used to stay at each other's house. She was always such a sweet girl. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families through this difficult time.

Anita Sease

September 17, 2010

Brad,
Mike and I are very sorry to hear of Tammy’s passing, and express our profound sorrow and condolences to you and your family. We will all surely miss Tammy; she has touched so many people with her pleasing personality and laughter. Her loss will be felt by us all, and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Barbie

September 17, 2010

Brad I am so sorry Tammy lost her fight, I just don't know what to say but I'm sorry and you are in our thoughts and prayers!
God bless!

Tina and Chris Sommerville

September 17, 2010

My deepest sympathies to Tammy's family and loved ones. She was such a remarkable woman and sooo caring. Heaven now has one sweet angel... May your memories give u comfort. "Tam, you will forever be in our hearts and will be missed very much"
Stac, your sister and my Mom are forever pain free and are the most beautiful angels watching over us.

Sharon Ricker

September 17, 2010

Im a bartender at the Moose everytime time Tammy and Brad came in they always had smiles on their faces so happy but just remember Brad she still has that smile looking down on you and her family shes in a better place now in peace love u all

Pam Caratozzola

September 17, 2010

Brad-

We are so sorry and sad for your loss. No words can take away your pain but know that you are in our thoughts.

Hugs-

Amy, Gerard, Aidan and Elliott

Amy Smith

September 17, 2010

stacie kelly your sister was a wonderful person my prays and thoughts are with you bonnie short

September 17, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Monica and Brad Heinbaugh

September 17, 2010

Jeff and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Tammy will always be close in our hearts. When you think of Tammy, you see a great gal with a HUGE smile and such a warm welcoming, rejuvenating personality. And I loved her laugh~it was contagious! We love you Tam!

Penny Mellott And Jeff Yoder

September 17, 2010

Sorry for your loss. Tammy was a great person who's life was taken to short. I will miss her and keep you all in my thoughts and prayers at this time of need.

Kathy McDonald

September 17, 2010

Bill and I are so sorry for your loss Tammy was truly a wonderful person and will be missed. Our prayers go with you at this very difficult time Brad.

Pat & Bill Curran

September 17, 2010

Our prayers are with your family at this sorrowful time....

Jackie (Van Deuren) Martin

September 17, 2010

My sincere condolences for your loss. Tammy was a special person and was very much loved by all. She will be missed, but will be remembered for a long time to come.

Darla Ryder

September 17, 2010

Sorry for your loss. Tammy was a dear sweet woman. She always had a smile. She will be deeply missed. She will always have a place in my heart. My prayers go out to you.

Pauline A Baker

September 17, 2010

Stacy and the family. So sorry to hear the loss of your sister. I was hoping to see her at the class reunion. She was a wonderful person and very respectful. I'm really going to miss her. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. God bless you all.

Nancy L. Frisby

September 17, 2010

To Tammy's family - Tammy fought a courageous battle and during that battle she brought everyone closer, made new friends and made people more aware of breast cancer. I remember her from way back and will always remember that beautiful smile. Please find comfort at this time and know that fond memories will replace the sadness you are feeling at this time. God bless each of you today and always.

Corinna Rotz

September 17, 2010

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