Obituaries

Dec 12, 2011

Mary Ellen (Workman) Eisenhauer

Always a Positive Attitude -

Mary Ellen (Workman) Eisenhauer, 75, of Mechanicsburg died Monday, December 12, 2011 at Holy Spirit Hospital.  She was born on Tuesday, July 28, 1936 in Lebanon the daughter of the late James Melbryne and Marion Emma (Moyer) Workman and she was the widow of...

Dec 11, 2011

Betty L. (Crum) Dimio

A Smile to Remember-

Betty L. (Crum) Dimio, 89, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sunday, November 12, 1922 in St. Cloud, FL the daughter of the late Russell and Charlotte...

Dec 1, 2011

Michael Warfield Grant

Michael Warfield Grant, 72, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Manhattan, NY died Thursday, December 1, 2011 at home.  He was born on Thursday, September 15, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio the son of the late Dwinell and Josephine Bryant Grant.

Michael is survived by his two sons: Douglas Adam Grant and his wife...

Nov 30, 2011

Wyene Thomas Taylor

Kind & Gentle -

Wyene Thomas Taylor, 50, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Harrisburg died Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Holy Spirit Hospital.  He was born on Wednesday, April 19, 1961 in Virginia the son of the late George Thomas Taylor II and Mary Armstrong Taylor.  Wyene married Claudia Ann...

Nov 26, 2011

Raymond “Stingray” Stanley Swain

Truck Driving King

Raymond “Stingray” Stanley Swain, 76, of Mechanicsburg died Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Holy Spirit Hospital.  He was born on  April 10, 1935 in Harrisburg the son of the late Roger Swain Jr., and Bernice Saltzman Swain.

He...

Nov 24, 2011

Paul Henry Mintz

Caring & Giving -

Paul Henry Mintz, 47, of Glen Burnie and formerly of Harrisburg died unexpectedly and suddenly on Thursday, November 24, 2011 while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on Thursday, September 17, 1964 in Harrisburg the son of the late The Very Rightful Reverend Arnold...

Nov 23, 2011

Susan “Brat” Kay (Starner) Herman

Loved Her Sisters -

Susan “Brat” Kay (Starner) Herman, 59, of Enola and formerly of Mechanicsburg died Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at her home and surrounded by her loving family after her battle with cancer.  She was born on Wednesday, February 13, 1952 in Harrisburg the...

Nov 17, 2011

Jacquelyn Lee (Weaver) Shaffer

J acquelyn Lee (Weaver) Shaffer, 78, of Mechanicsburg died Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 23, 1933 in New Paris, Ohio the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lorene (Roberts) Weaver....

Nov 12, 2011

Gladys “Dolly” Mary Owens

Loving Mother -

Gladys “Dolly” Mary Owens, 81, of Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Harrisburg Hospital.  She was born on Wednesday, September 10, 1930, in New Oxford the daughter of the late Raymond and Sadie B. (Myers) Peterman.  Gladys was the widow of Joseph Owens to...

Nov 11, 2011

Jacob “Jake” De Rooy

Jacob De Rooy, 70, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Hershey passed on Friday, November 11, 2011 at Bethany Village with his wife by his side.

Jake was born in 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts and spent most of his childhood in Nutley, New Jersey.  He attended Rutgers...

Nov 10, 2011

Ellen Mary Cekovic

Aunt Ellen

Best known for her apple pie and holiday feasts, “Aunt Ellen” passed on to be with the Lord on November 10, 2011.

A patient person, she was a housewife for 50 years and always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.  Her door was...

Nov 10, 2011

Adelaide “Addie” Cecelia Cortese

Kindness & Faithfulness -

Adelaide “Addie” Cecelia Cortese, 92, of Camp Hill and formerly of Scranton died Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Harrisburg.  She was born on Saturday, February 22, 1919 in Scranton the daughter of the late Thomas and Cecelia...

Nov 8, 2011

David “Dave” Michael Herr

Rabid Baseball Fan -

David “Dave” Michael Herr, 51, of Mechanicsburg died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center.  He was born on Saturday, June 11, 1960 in Carlisle the son of Robert and Janet (Grassglass) Herr of Lititz and formerly of Mechanicsburg who both survive him....

Nov 7, 2011

Miriam Virginia (Roush) Shipe

Devoted Mother –

Miriam Virginia (Roush) Shipe, 82, of Carlisle died Monday, November 7, 2011 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center.  She was born on Tuesday, July 9, 1929 in Mechanicsburg the daughter of the late Alexander Bruce and Cordula Mae Roush.

Miriam gave her heart...

Nov 3, 2011

James “Jim” Ivan Beaver

A Real Truck Driver & Biker -

James “Jim” Ivan Beaver, 64, of Dover (Newberry Township) died unexpectedly and suddenly on Thursday, November 3, 2011 in Chambersburg while working.  He was born on Monday, November 25, 1946 in Mechanicsburg the son of the late James Dively and Vilma (Bankie)...

Nov 2, 2011

Ahmaud Winston Hodge A Talented Actor & Singer - Ahmaud Winston Hodge, 32, of Harrisburg and formerly of Carlisle died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Holy Spirit Hospital after struggling with Diabetes. He was born on Thursday, November 30, 1978 in Hershey the son of Mervin Hodge and Gwendolyn Fay Palmer who both survive Ahmaud. Ahmaud attended Carlisle...

Oct 30, 2011

Betty J. Evans

Licensed Pilot circa 1940’s

Betty J. Evans, 87, of Mechanicsburg died Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Holy Spirit Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sunday, March 9, 1924 in Enola the daughter of the late Laurence and Mabel (Taylor) Hoffman.

Betty graduated from...

Oct 27, 2011

Betty Mildred (Heimbaugh) Sarver

An Excellent Homemaker -

Betty Mildred (Heimbaugh) Sarver, 83, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Newport died Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle.  She was born on Thursday, November 17, 1927 in Newport the daughter of the late Espen Ulysses and Carrie (Renninger)...

Oct 25, 2011

Mary Duncan (Wirt) Elser

A Polished and Proper Lady -

Mary Duncan (Wirt) Elser, 101, of Mechanicsburg died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at home and in the company of her loving children, Bob and Jo.

Mary was born on Wednesday, May 4, 1910 in Chambersburg, the...

Oct 23, 2011

Katherine “Katie” Louise Reynolds

Katherine “Katie” Louise Reynolds, 86, of Carlisle and formerly of Mechanicsburg died Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Claremont Nursing Home.  She was born on Monday, November 3, 1924 in Mechanicsburg the daughter of the late George M. and Sarah M. (Garland) Reynolds.

Katherine’s survivors include her son: George Reynolds...