Michael "Mitch" Thomas Larkin

Michael “Mitch” Thomas Larkin

A Talented Singer -

Michael “Mitch” Thomas Larkin, age 72, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Hershey, passed away at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital on Thursday, October 28, 2021.  Mitch was born on Friday, April 15, 1949, in Hershey to the late Thomas Michael Larkin and Mary Joan (Mastromatteo) Larkin.

Mitch’s survivors include his wife of 46 years, Cynthia “Cindy” Kay (Dobbs) Larkin; his son: Thomas “TJ” James Larkin and wife, Kathleen “Katie” Larkin, of Mechanicsburg; his three grandchildren: Olivia Jones, Emma Sweigart and Abigail “Abby” Sweigart; his two sisters: Patricia “Patty” Otstott and husband, Michael, of Newport, Mary Larkin of Mechanicsburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Mitch graduated from Hershey High School as part of the class of 1967 and from Harrisburg Area Community College with a degree in Business Administration.  He retired in 2004, after many years as a food broker for M&M/Mars, Kingsford and Marcel Paper.  Mitch was a member of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg.  He was a member of the Lower Allen VFW Post 7530, the Mechanicsburg Club both in Mechanicsburg and the American Legion Post 26 in Dillsburg. Mitch loved to sing and a member of several bands over the years, including “The Crossfires”, “Special Friends” and “Reminisce Band”.  Mitch was a fun-loving person and was always joking around.  Mitch loved to coach baseball at the little league and teener levels.  He also was a fan of the Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Orioles.  Mitch gave much to his community, his family and friends; while asking for very little in return.  He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

All are welcome to join Mitch’s family at his viewing on Thursday, November 11, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory, 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; and on Friday, November 12, 2021 for his service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 117 West Keller Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, where masks and social distancing are required by the church; with Reverend Marleen Elaine Griffith-Stull officiating.  Mitch’s family invites everyone to join them for a time of food and fellowship at his church immediately following the service.  Burial will follow the reception in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville.

Contributions in celebration of Mitch’s life can be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215, www.Diabetes.org/Donate/ or to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693, www.Heart.org/Donate .

Mitch’s family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Mitch’s full obituary, view his memorial video and portrait, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign his official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.

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Virtual Gathering via Video Chat

Family and friends are welcome to join Mitch's family via video chat or telephone on Friday, November 12, 2021, beginning at approximately 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.

We use Zoom for internet video chat and telephone conference calling.  There is no charge for you to participate.  Simply click on the link below or dial the telephone number below to be connected to the event.

Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84894653644?pwd=Y09nVVRtWGpBOWtCN20xdHhHczBmZz09 with passcode 3421

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