Obituaries

Feb 27, 2025

Billy’s service information, full obituary, photographs, memorial video and portrait will be posted on our website once his family has finalized arrangements. Please check our website again or feel free to call us at any time by dialing (717) 766-3421.

Bill’s family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral & Cremation in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read Bill’s full obituary once posted,...

Feb 27, 2025

Barbara’s service information, full obituary, photographs, memorial video and portrait will be posted on our website once her family has finalized arrangements. Please check our website again or feel free to call us at any time by dialing (717) 766-3421.

 Barbara’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral & Cremation in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read Barbara’s full obituary once posted,...

Feb 23, 2025

Born July 22, 1943, in Shamokin, PA, Richard Andrew (Andy) Wheeler was the son of the late Richard Anthony Wheeler and Monica Bernadette Wheeler. He died peacefully at home on February 23, 2025, of heart failure. Surviving is his wife of 47 years Helen L. Wheeler, two brothers James and Michael; three daughters; Leslie Wagner, Robin Goodman and Laura Akbar...

Feb 22, 2025

Feb 20, 2025

Erma (Lingle) Carr, age 92, of Carlisle, passed from this world to greet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Chapel Pointe Retirement Community. Erma was born on Wednesday, June 29, 1932, in Harrisburg to the late Russell Lingle and Emma (Aigler) Lingle. Erma was the widow of Robert “Thad” Thad Carr, whom she married on June...

Feb 19, 2025

Conner Thomas, a vibrant 17-year-old from Mechanicsburg, went to be with the Lord  on February 19, 2025. Born on December 30, 2007, to Jason and Christie Martinazzi, Conner's life was a testament to his bright spirit and diverse interests.

He is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents, Robert and Joyce Mayercsik; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Michelle Martinazzi; Aunt Sara (Rick) Delsignore;...

Feb 17, 2025

Marsha Lea (Nonemaker) Eslinger, age 87, of Enola, died on Monday, February 17, 2025. Marsha was born on Friday, November 5, 1937, in White Hill to the late John Bertrand Nonemaker and Ida Alberta (Whitcomb) Nonemaker. Marsha was the widow of Larry “Skip” Richard Eslinger, whom she married on July 18, 1957, and who died on July 12, 2016. In...

Feb 12, 2025

Gloria Lee (Hammaker) Mackey, age 78, of Harrisburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Gloria was born on Sunday, July 14, 1946, in Harrisburg to the late James Vincent Hammaker and Mary Elizabeth (Motter) Hammaker. Gloria was the widow of Robert “Alex” Alexander Mackey, whom she married on November 19, 1966, and who...

Feb 12, 2025

Betty Jane (Barth) Bishard, age 93, of Mechanicsburg, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Betty was born on Thursday, January 21, 1932 in Lancaster, PA to the late William Llywelyn Barth and Gladys Elmyra (Royer) Barth. Betty was the widow of Robert Vernon Bishard, whom she married on April 24, 1954, and who died on February 14, 2013. In addition...

Feb 11, 2025

Mary Esther (Brown) Moore, age 77, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Born on October 28, 1947, in Baltimore, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late William Robertson and Pearl (Trueheart) Robertson.

Mary was the devoted wife of the late Curtis Moore, whom she married on July 8, 1978. Together, they built...

Feb 8, 2025

Robert “Bob” Jay DeMartyn, Jr., age 79, of Mechanicsburg, died on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Bob was born on Tuesday, December 25, 1945, in Harrisburg to the late Robert Jay DeMartyn, Sr. and Martha Ruth (Bell) DeMartyn. 

Bob’s survivors include his two siblings: Susann DeMartyn Madara and husband, James of Allentown, David Edward DeMartyn of Enola; and his nephew: Christopher James...

Feb 8, 2025

Betty Jane was born on August 27, 1927, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to Claude Reichard and Jennie Ney. She married Robert Lee Windemaker on September 22, 1951, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and they were married for 49 years. They had two children during their marriage - Robert Jr. and Beth. Their first home was adjacent to the Conodoguinet at Willow Mill Run,...

Feb 6, 2025

Mollie Ritter Randolph, a devoted educator and lifelong learner, passed away on February 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on May 1, 1939, and the beloved daughter of William and Suzanne Ritter, Mollie dedicated 30 years to teaching, mostly in the Mechanicsburg Area School District, where she touched countless lives with her commitment and dedication to her students.

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Feb 3, 2025

Eric John Wertz, age 64, of Mechanicsburg, died on Monday, February 3, 2025. Eric was born on Saturday, November 26, 1960, in Harrisburg to the late John Louis Wertz and Englis Jane (Perich) Wertz. 

Eric’s survivors include his wife of 33 years, Trudy Jo (Strasbaugh) Wertz; his two siblings: Mark Lewis Wertz of Mechanicsburg and Lisa Lynn Dull of St. Peters,...

Feb 1, 2025

Deborah “Deb” Ann (Lindsay) Hopple, age 74, of Mechanicsburg, died on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Deb was born on Saturday, April 29, 1950, in Hummelstown to the late William Francis Lindsay and Fern M. (Stout) Lindsay. In addition to her parents, Deb is preceded in death by her son: Lawrence “Larry” Uhler; and his two sisters: Carol Shaw, and Francis...

Jan 29, 2025

Dennis Odell Peterson, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Dennis was born on Tuesday, July 2, 1946 in Flagstaff, AZ to the late Alton Eugene Peterson and Frances Vernati Peterson. 

Dennis’s survivors include his three children: Heidi Payne and husband Sean, of Mechanicsburg, PA, Robyn Candland and husband Peter, of Catharpin, VA, Darrin Peterson and...

Jan 28, 2025

Forrest Free Craig entered into rest peacefully, with his family by his side, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Union City, PA, on May 1, 1954. Forrest is survived by his wife, Yan Wang; two brothers, Joseph Hailwood and Kevin Hailwood; a sister, Joyce Bakonyi; his daughter, Rachelle Craig (Chet) of Wonewoc, WI; his son, Tyler...

Jan 28, 2025

Henry Edward Wenger, Sr., age 79, of Mechanicsburg, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Henry was born on Thursday, January 24, 1946, in Mechanicsburg to the late Gerald Leroy Wenger and Anna Mae (Lehman) Wenger. In addition to his parents, Henry is preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey A. Wenger.

Henry’s survivors include his wife of 56...

Jan 28, 2025

Harold Wayne Miller, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Harold was born on Monday, August 4, 1941, in Woodbury, Pennsylvania to the late John Stewart Miller and Kathryn (Slagenweit) Miller.

Harold’s survivors include his wife of 60 years, Dianne (Cullen) Miller; his three children: Wayne Ambrose-Miller and wife Carolyn, of Welland, Ontario, Canada, Patty Patterson and...

Jan 27, 2025

John Lester Diller, Sr., age 83, of Enola, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Penn State Hospital, Camp Hill. John was born on October 17, 1941 in Harrisburg to the late Boyd E. and Sara E. (Myers) Diller. 

John attended Cumberland Valley High School. He worked at Boyd E. Diller Inc. where he operated the waste business alongside his...