ABOUT US

Park Avenue Pharmacy originated in 1939 on a dirt road in Chambersburg. It was initially owned by Raymond and Isabelle Barnhart and so named Barnhart’s Pharmacy. Mr. Barnhart, the pharmacist, worked in a secluded room in the rear of the building compounding powder and liquid medicines by hand. At one point the pharmacy also had a soda fountain where local patrons would enjoy an ice cream treat or a malted soda while waiting for their prescriptions to be filled. In 1963, Tom and Mary Stonesifer purchased the pharmacy and renamed it Park Ave Pharmacy. They lived in the second floor apartment above the pharmacy where they began to raise their four children. Shortly thereafter they renovated the existing building as it is today. Over the years, a large gift department was added as well as a large greeting card department.

Park Avenue Pharmacy is well known in the area for its superior customer service. It’s a family owned, friendly place where the staff knows the customers by name. It is a full service pharmacy, offering free delivery, personal consultations about your medicine and prescription compounding. All prescription insurance plans, including all Medicare Part D plans, are welcomed.

In February of 2007, Jenny and Sam Hopple purchased the pharmacy. As a teenager, Jenny began working for Tom in 1988 and found that she enjoyed the practice of pharmacy. She received her pharmacy degree in 1994 and returned to Chambersburg to begin her career and start a family. Eventually, she found her way back to Park Avenue Pharmacy, a place she also calls home. Jenny and Sam have a great desire to continue the traditions for which Park Avenue has been known. They want to maintain the same friendly, helpful and prompt service our staff proudly provides to every one of our customers.