Martin "Chip" L. Brumbaugh

Martin “Chip” L. Brumbaugh, 67, of Curryville, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 12, 1959 in Roaring Spring; son of Donald and Doris (Showalter) Brumbaugh.

While attending Central High School, Chip began his career as a milk tester with DHIA in Blair and Bedford counties. When the area was in need of a hoof trimmer, he started Chip’s Hoofin’ and Haulin,’ serving farms of the cove and surrounding counties. While still trimming hoofs and hauling cows, he started at Appleton Papers in November of 1990. He retired after 31 years, as the last Senior Boiler Operator at Appvion Paper Mill.

Chip was a lifetime member of the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company and Friendship Fire Company. He was a collector of antique firetrucks, dairy, and agriculture antiques. Chip was active in supporting local 4-H and FFA programs. He was an avid Pitt Panther fan and season ticket holder. Chip attended Trinity United Methodist Church - Roaring Spring.

Chip was preceded in death by a brother, Arlan Brumbaugh and wife, Barbara. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Diane (Burket) Brumbaugh; son, Nicholas Burket (Kaci), daughter, Tara McQuillen (Jake); son, Andrew Brumbaugh (Cara); grandsons: John Wolfe, August Burket, and Sonny McQuillen; parents, Donald and Doris Brumbaugh; brother, Dennis Brumbaugh (Teresa); sister, Nancy Barnett (Ronald); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM and again on Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 10:00AM until the 11:00AM Memorial Service. All of the above will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church - Roaring Spring, Pastor Ryan Gephart officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company #1, Inc. (205 S. Market St. Martinsburg, PA 16662) or Trinity United Methodist Church (434 E. Main St. Roaring Spring, PA 16673).

A man of few words, but known to all. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.; Martinsburg.

www.finkandstonefh.com