Linda Deshong Obituary
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Born November 1, 1964 in Chambersburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Louise Wilson Keefer.
Linda graduated from James Buchanan High School in 1982. She married Eugene L. Deshong on August 31, 1990 and had two children, Lexi and Annie. Linda loved spending time and entertaining her grandchildren. She enjoyed trips to the ocean and listening to country music and watching outdoor television shows.
Linda is survived by her husband of 35 years, Eugene L. Deshong, and two daughters, Lexi Kelly and husband Jesse, and Annie Deshong, 5 grandchildren, Bryson, Jase, Rilee, Brinlee, and Preslee, 2 brothers, Paul Keefer and wife Julie, Rick Keefer and wife Robin, and a sister, Nancy Buterbaugh.
Linda was preceded in death by parents, Paul and Margaret Keefer, and her brother, Charles Keefer.
A funeral graveside service will take place at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Mercersburg, PA with Pastor Kevin Lay officiating.
Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg, PA.
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