Obituaries
Janice Elaine (McMillen) Hench
Nov 17, 2024
Janice Elaine (McMillen) Hench, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, died on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Janice was born on Thursday, July 11, 1935, in Kistler to the late Dwight McMillen and Ruth (McConnell) McMillen. In addition to her parents, Janice is preceded in death by her four siblings: Ray McMillen, Bernice Dovey, Lucille Snyder, and Wanda Harris.
Janice’s survivors include her husband...
Peter "Pete" James Hay
Nov 16, 2024
Peter “Pete” James Hay, age 76, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Mt. Bethel, died at home on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Pete was born on Friday, April 9, 1948, in East Stroudsburg to the late Paul George Hay and Virginia Sarah (Horn) Hay.
Pete’s survivors include his wife of 49 years, Debbie Jean (Hoffman) Hay; his brother: Paul Hay and wife...
Verna Agnes (Darnell) Patton
Nov 15, 2024
Verna Agnes (Darnell) Patton, age 92, died at home on Friday, November 15, 2024. Verna was born on Friday, August 12, 1932, in Malvern to the late Kenneth Herman Darnell and Blanche (Ware) Riggins. In addition to her parents, Verna is preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Darnell, Jr. and her brother-in-law, Robert Walker.
Verna’s survivors include her husband of...
Anna Mae (Bryan) Brosius
Nov 14, 2024
Anna Mae (Bryan) Brosius, age 92, of Mechanicsburg died at home on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Anna Mae was born on Thursday, June 30, 1932, in Harrisburg to the late Charles Bryan and Mary (Ressler) Fetteroff. Anna Mae was the widow of Glen Leroy Brosius, whom she married on July 7, 1956, and who died on June 1, 2018. In...
Edith Elizabeth (Dempsey) Gross
Nov 12, 2024
Edith Elizabeth Gross, 61, of Orrstown PA left her family on November 12, 2024 to prepare their future home, alongside her late parents, Ralph and Phyllis Dempsey.
Edie graduated from Brookville Area High School in 1981. She proudly twirled her baton as a Majorette in the Mini Zulu's and throughout her high school career. She was lovingly raised alongside her siblings,...
Doris Ann (Newkam) Nesmith
Nov 9, 2024
Doris Ann (Newkam) Nesmith, age 97, of Camp Hill, died on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Doris was born on Friday, June 10, 1927, in Steelton to the late Phillip Newkam and Sarah (Bowers) Newkam. In addition to her parents, Doris is preceded in death by her six siblings: Marie Krumsick, Sarah Powers, Geneva Newkam, Phillip Newkam, Carl Newkam, Jerome Newkam,...
Dorothy "Dottie" (Becker) Wickliffe
Nov 8, 2024
Prayer Warrior, Loving Wife and Caregiver, Beloved Mom and Nanny
Heaven welcomed a precious saint, Dottie Wickliffe, of New Cumberland, into the presence of God. Once her loving husband passed into Glory 6 years ago, she was ready to go Home. Now, with a restored memory, free from confusion, she has joined the love of her life again and together they...
Jamie Nicole Kreitzer
Nov 5, 2024
Jamie Nicole Kreitzer, age 43, of Enola died on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Jamie was born on Tuesday, September 15, 1981, in Camp Hill, PA to James Edward Kreitzer and the late Patricia Ann (Lawrence) Kreitzer.
Jamie’s survivors include her father, James Edward Kreitzer of Carlisle; her sister, Adrienne Edmiston and her husband, Matthew of Ephrata; her stepmother, Linda Kreitzer; her...
Kenneth "Ken" Lynn Dum
Nov 4, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” Lynn Dum, age 72, of New Bloomfield, died on Monday, November 4, 2024. Ken was born on Friday, August 22, 1952, in Carlisle to the late Josiah Fickes Dum, Jr. and Anna Louise (Gray) Dum. In addition to his parents, Ken is preceded in death by his brother: Gerald Dum.
Ken’s survivors include his wife of six years, Darlene...
Faynelle N. Evans
Nov 4, 2024
Faynelle (Newland) Evans, age 96, of Mechanicsburg, died on Monday, November 4, 2024. Faynelle was born on Saturday, May 5, 1928, in Parkersburg, WV to the late Charles Andrew Newland and Lacy Nevada (Gardner) Newland. Faynelle was the widow of Warren D. Evans, whom she married on July 2, 1960, and who died on May 27, 2012. In addition to...
Eugene Millard Baldwin
Oct 29, 2024
Dr. Eugene “Gene” Millard Baldwin, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, passed to eternal rest on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Gene was born on Sunday, December 10, 1939 in Philadelphia to the late Eugene John Brautigam and Mildred Emily (Baldwin) Tichy. Gene was the widower of Susan Carol (Risheill) Baldwin, whom he married on November 29, 1963, and who passed to eternal...
Susan Leslie (Simon) Beddoes
Oct 27, 2024
SUSAN BEDDOES9/20/1944 - 10/27/2024Susan Leslie Beddoes, age 80, a lifelong Christian, passed from this life on October 27, 2024. Born to Maynard L. and Virginia M. Simon in Shreveport, LA, where her father was an Army Air Corps pilot.Susan was a 1962 graduate of DeVilbiss High School in Toledo, OH and graduated with honors from the University of Toledo Com...
Charles "Charlie" Leroy Sheriff
Oct 22, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Leroy Sheriff, age 82, of Mechanicsburg, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Charlie was born on Wednesday, July 29, 1942, in Mechanicsburg to the late Charles Sheriff and Martha (Zimmerman) Sheriff.
Charlie’s survivors include his wife of 62 years, Carole (Trimmer) Sheriff; his three children: Janice Whitcomb (Rick) of Mechanicsburg, Steven Sheriff (Stephanie) of Carlisle, Ann Edgar (Rich) of...
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Alice Elizabeth [Zimmerman] Creager
Oct 22, 2024
Alice Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Creager of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania died peacefully on October 22, 2024, with her family by her side. Alice was born on December 11, 1923, in Shiremantown, Pennsylvania. She was married to Jack Lamont Creager in 1948, who preceded her in death in 1951. In addition to her husband, Alice is predeceased by her parents, Walter Stone Zimmerman and...
Rose Vanderzell
Oct 21, 2024
Rose Vanderzell, infant daughter of John and Nicole Vanderzell of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, October 21. Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
Rose’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral & Cremation in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Offer condolences, light a memorial candle, and sign her guest book by visiting Rose’s official obituary page at Buhrig.com.
Carl Patrick Connellan
Oct 18, 2024
Carl Patrick Connellan, a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man, passed away on October 18, 2024 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He was born on March 30, 1932, in Dublin, Ireland, and lived a life rich with varied experiences, passions, and unwavering commitment to those he loved.
Carl's professional journey was diverse and distinguished, including significant tenure at Aer...
Michael "Mike" Andrew Takach
Oct 12, 2024
Michael Andrew Takach, age 73, of Landisburg, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Mike was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Andrew Michael and Margaret (Babinecz) Takach.
Mike’s survivors include his wife of 43 years, Eugenia “Jeannie” (Johnson) Takach; his sons, Andrew (Genevieve) and Matthew (Crystal); his five grandchildren, Natalie Takach, Autumn Takach, Chase Patton, Jade...
Helen (Huron) Sarraf
Oct 12, 2024
With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to our mother, Helen (Huron) Sarraf, age 94, of Elizabethtown (formerly of Camp Hill) on October 12, 2024. Helen was born on November 24, 1929, in Pittsburgh to the late George Huron and Mary (Kishaw) Huron. Helen was the widow of Hugh Charles Sarraf. In addition to her parents and husband, Helen is preceded...
Michael J. Volcko
Oct 11, 2024
With sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Michael “Mike” J. Volcko, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, who died on Friday, October 11, 2024. Mike was born on Tuesday, March 1, 1949 in Syracuse, NY to the late Frank J. Volcko and Helen V. (Glowacki) Volcko.
His survivors include his wife of 22 years, Patricia “Patti” A. (Smith) Volcko; his step-son: Michael...
Virginia Fiore
Oct 5, 2024
Virginia Fiore, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Brooklyn, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Virginia was born on Friday, October 27, 1933, in Brooklyn to the late Michael Fiore and Rose (DiOrio) Fiore. Virginia was the widow of Robert “Bob” Martin Zeichner. In addition to her parents and husband, Virginia is preceded in death by her siblings Robert...
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