Obituaries

Ronald Thomas "Ronnie" Gutshall, Jr.

Ronald Thomas "Ronnie" Gutshall, Jr.

Oct 5, 2024

Ronald “Ronnie” Thomas Gutshall, Jr. , age 44, of Mechanicsburg, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Ronnie was born on Thursday, April 24, 1980, in Harrisburg to Ronald Thomas Gutshall, Sr. and Deborah (Miller) Hanley. 

Ronnie’s survivors include his father, Ronald Thomas Gutshall, Sr., his mother, Deborah (Miller) Hanley, and his step-father, Paul Hanley.

Ronnie graduated from Boiling Springs High School as...

William Edward Kovach

William Edward Kovach

Oct 4, 2024

William Edward Kovach, age 73, of Enola, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024 with family by his side. He was born on July 14, 1951 in Natrona Heights, PA and was the son of the late Nicholas William and Mary Ellen (Wheeler) Kovach.

Bill was a graduate of Natrona Heights High School and then moved to Lancaster, PA to...

Thomas "Tom" Edwin Brown

Thomas "Tom" Edwin Brown

Oct 3, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Edwin Brown, age 85, of Mechanicsburg, died on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Tom was born on Thursday, January 5, 1939, in Harrisburg to the late Alan Edwin Brown and Ruth Virginia (Dixon) Brown. In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his son: Gregory Edwin Brown; his grandson: Brayden James Bonsall; and his two siblings:...

Lawrence L. Rider

Lawrence L. Rider

Oct 1, 2024

Lawrence L. Rider, 97, peacefully passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on October 1, at his home in Mechanicsburg.

He was born March 3, 1927, the youngest child of Abner and Minnie (Moody) Rider. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife and high school sweetheart Betty (Enck) Rider; sister Jeanette Smith; brother Russell Rider;...

David "Mike" Michael Faust

David "Mike" Michael Faust

Sep 29, 2024

David “Mike” Michael Faust, born on September 4, 1946, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024. Mike is predeceased by his mother: Margaret Unger Faust, his father: Wilmer Clyde Faust Jr, and his brother: Wilmer Clyde Faust III.  He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, friendship, and love that touched countless lives throughout his remarkable journey.

Mike dedicated...

Christopher "Chris" Joseph Plouff

Christopher "Chris" Joseph Plouff

Sep 25, 2024

Christopher “Chris” Joseph Plouff, age 58, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Chicopee, MA, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Chris was born on Sunday, September 18, 1966, in Pawtucket, RI to the late Robert Allen Plouff, Sr. and Beverly Ann (Gallagher) Plouff. 

Chris is survived by his wife of 23 years, Jackie (Davis) Plouff; his step-daughter: Amber Ryals of Middletown; his...

Theodore "Ted" Vaios Voulgaris

Theodore "Ted" Vaios Voulgaris

Sep 22, 2024

Theodore Vaios Voulgaris

November 17, 1927- September 22, 2024

Theodore (Ted) V. Voulgaris, 96, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg, PA after a brief illness. Ted was born on November 17, 1927 in Manchester, NH to parents Vaios and Despina (Pistolas) Voulgaris.

Ted graduated from Manchester Central...

Peter Jensen, Sr.

Peter Jensen, Sr.

Sep 22, 2024

Peter Francis Jensen, Sr., age 75, of Mechanicsburg, died on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Peter was born on Wednesday, February 23, 1949, to the late Charles Daniel Jensen and Mary (Kearney) Jensen. Peter was the widower of Linda Edna (Mezick) Jensen, who were married for over 50 years. In addition to his parents, Peter is proceeded in death by his...

Joanne Irene (Bowser) Cole

Joanne Irene (Bowser) Cole

Sep 20, 2024

Joanne Irene (Bowser) Cole, age 80, of Shippensburg, died on Friday, September 20, 2024. Joanne was born on Saturday, August 5, 1944, in Johnstown to the late Benjamin Bowser and Rhoda (Stoudt) Bowser. Joanne was widow of Harold Russell Cole, whom she married on August 16, 1981, and who died on June 18, 2010. In addition to her parents and...

Susan Irene (Bailey) Eckerd

Susan Irene (Bailey) Eckerd

Sep 18, 2024

Susan Irene (Bailey) Eckerd, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Susan was born on November 4, 1942, in Lewistown to the late Leithead Bailey and Phoebe Irene (Shimp) Bailey. In addition to her parents, Susan is preceded in death by her brother, Eugene Bailey.

Sue’s survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Ronald “Ron”...

Joyce Isabelle (Taylor) Ritter

Joyce Isabelle (Taylor) Ritter

Sep 13, 2024

Joyce Isabelle (Taylor) Ritter, age 90, of Boiling Springs, died on Friday, September 13, 2024. Joyce was born on Saturday, July 21, 1934, in Plainfield to the late William Warren Taylor and Isabelle Martha (Miller) Taylor. Joyce was the widow of Daniel Herbert Ritter, Jr., whom she married on July 27, 1952., and who died on April 9, 1988. In...

Dr. Brian Keith Rosenbaum

Dr. Brian Keith Rosenbaum

Sep 12, 2024

Dr. Brian Keith Rosenbaum, age 65, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Brian was born on Monday, August 24, 1959, in Johnstown to the late Eugene George Rosenbaum and Deloris “Maxine” (Dornberger) Rosenbaum. 

Brian’s survivors include his sister: Dawn Rosenbaum of Harrisburg; and many foster children. 

All are welcome to join Brian’s family at his memorial service on...

Sean Patrick Todd

Sean Patrick Todd

Sep 12, 2024

Sean Patrick Todd, age 32, of Mechanicsburg, died on Thursday, September 12, 2024, after a long fight with cancer. Sean was born on Thursday, July 2, 1992, in Harrisburg. Sean’s survivors include his father: Charles "Charlie" Frederick Todd, Jr; his twin brother: Charles Fredrick Todd III; and his aunts and uncles: Donald Pierce and his wife Peg, Peggy Pierce, Lori Williams...

Sandra "Sandy" Kathleen (Wirt) Quinlan

Sandra "Sandy" Kathleen (Wirt) Quinlan

Sep 10, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” Kathleen (Wirt) Quinlan, age 85, of Mechanicsburg, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Sandy was born on Sunday, March 19, 1939, in Juniata County to the late Bernal Elmer Wirt and Ruth E. (Benner) Wirt. Sandy was the widow of Raymond H. Quinlan who died on January 10, 2004. In addition to her parents and husband, Sandy is...

John Philip Simon

John Philip Simon

Sep 8, 2024

John Philip Simon, age 72, of Avondale, died on Sunday, September 8, 2024. John was born on Sunday, March 23, 1952, in Chiloiwack, British Columbia. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his siblings: Sharon Simon and Michael Simon.

John’s survivors include his two children: Rachel Amanda Simon of Roanoke, VA, John Wendel Simon of Woodbridge, VA;...

Manuel Felix Rivera

Manuel Felix Rivera

Sep 8, 2024

Manuel Felix Rivera, age 31, of Harrisburg, was set free to be embraced by the angels on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Manuel was born on Wednesday, January 13, 1993, in Brooklyn, NY to Cathy (Albarran) Rivera . He is preceded in death by his twin brother, Felix Rivera.

Manuel’s survivors include his mother, Cathy (Albarran) Rivera; his four siblings: Janece Rivera...

Harvey A. Swab

Harvey A. Swab

Sep 5, 2024

Harvey Arthur Swab, age 94, of Mechanicsburg, died at home and surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Harvey was born on Friday, April 25, 1930, in Elliottsburg, PA to the late Charles Groover Swab and Anna Myrhlle (Beard) Swab. In addition to his parents, Harvey is preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Sue (Swab) Boose;...

Ronald "Ron" Elwood Gerbig

Ronald "Ron" Elwood Gerbig

Sep 2, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Elwood Gerbig, age 91, of Burke, VA, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, died on, Monday, September 2, 2024. Ron was born on Friday, December 9, 1932, in Chambersburg to the late Robert Elwood Gerbig and Mildred Gladys (Vivian) Gerbig. Ron was the widower of Shirley Marie (Mumma) Gerbig, whom he married on July 2, 1960, and who died on...

Gail Ann (Burke) Holland

Gail Ann (Burke) Holland

Sep 2, 2024

Gail Ann Holland, 78, of Mechanicsburg passed away unexpectedly while surrounded by her family on September 02, 2024. Gail “Nanny” Holland was born on November 4, 1945 in Newton, MA to the late Dorothy (Lovejoy) and John “Jack” Burke, Jr. 

Gail married the love of her life, the late John A. Holland, and together they raised three daughters. Gail and John...

Sally Ann (Yost) McBrayer

Sally Ann (Yost) McBrayer

Sep 2, 2024

Sally Ann (Yost) McBrayer, age 88, of Mechanicsburg passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024. Sally was born on Friday, June 19, 1936, in Bradford, PA to the late Wesley T. Yost and Alice (Eddinger) Yost. Sally was the widow of Robert James McCullough, whom she married on June 29, 1959, and who died on June 19, 1996. She was...

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