Obituaries

Mar 27, 2022

Harry “Gene” Eugene Stiffler

Harry Eugene “Gene” Stiffler, mac ‘n cheese master, Sasquatch believer, and dapper baseball cap wearer, died on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

He had a love affair with WWII documentaries and hot dogs. He excelled at imparting wisdom to his family, and was a...

Mar 23, 2022

Ross Walter Hoverter, III

An Avid Outdoorsman -

Ross Walter Hoverter, III, age 81, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.  Ross was born on Tuesday, June 4, 1940, in Harrisburg to the late Ross Walter...

Mar 23, 2022

Leroy “Lee” Arthur Jackson

Leroy “Lee” Arthur Jackson, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.  Lee was born on Thursday, September 19, 1940 in New Brighton to the late Eugene Morilla Jackson and Velma Hazel (Doolittle) Jackson.  In...

Mar 19, 2022

Dorothy “Dottie” Louise (Lenker) Traver

Always Willing to Help -

Dorothy “Dottie” Louise (Lenker) Traver, age 62, of Lewisberry, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022.  Dottie was born on Thursday, March 10, 1960, in Mechanicsburg to George “Pete” William Lenker,...

Mar 13, 2022

Joanne (Harvey) Allen

A Dedicated Nurse -

Joanne (Harvey) Allen, age 86, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Hightstown, NJ died of pneumonia at Spring Creek Hospice, Harrisburg on Sunday, March 13, 2022, after a long debilitating illness.  Joanne was born on Monday, August 19, 1935,...

Mar 12, 2022

Kathleen “Kathy” Emmell

Kathy’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.

Kathy’s family has entrusted...

Mar 12, 2022

Craig Corbin Stout

An Absolute Heart of Gold -

Craig Corbin Stout, age 34, of Dillsburg, and formerly of Athens, OH, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. He was born on September 10, 1987, in Marietta, OH, to Jeffrey Lee Stout and Michele Lynn...

Mar 11, 2022

Jenice "Shi" Louisa (Ballard) Brown

A Very Giving Person -

Jenice “Shi” Louisa (Ballard) Brown, age 70, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022.  Shi was born on Thursday, December 20, 1951, in Carlisle to the late Constance E. (Jackson) Turner.  In addition...

Mar 9, 2022

Curtis “Curt” Lee Plowman

A Role Model for his Family -

Curtis “Curt” Lee Plowman, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Altoona, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.  Curt was born on Thursday, November 4, 1937, in Altoona to the late Harry Lenard...

Mar 9, 2022

Richard “Dick” Lee Hess, Sr.

Dedicated to his Family -

Richard "Dick" Lee Hess, Sr. passed away on March 9, 2022. Richard was born on August 14, 1943 in Mechanicsburg, PA. He graduated from Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School.  Richard worked as a master brick...

Mar 6, 2022

Janet Marie (Bowers) Nelson

Loving Mother, Grandmother, & Sister -

Janet Marie (Bowers) Nelson, age 91, of Mechanicsburg, was taken by the angels on Sunday, March 6, 2022 to rejoin the love of her life, Harold J. Nelson, Jr., in heaven.  Janet was born on...

Mar 4, 2022

Edward “Ed” Clarence Trump, Jr.

A Friend to Many -

Edward “Ed” Clarence Trump, Jr., age 65, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2022 after his battle with cancer.  Ed was born on Tuesday, July 17, 1956, in Mechanicsburg to the late...

Mar 4, 2022

Kathleen L. (Swanger) Brenneman

A Faithful Volunteer -

Kathleen L. (Swanger) Brenneman, 97, of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away March 4, 2022, at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community, Carlisle, following a brief illness.

She was born Aug. 26, 1924, in Yeagertown, Mifflin County,...

Mar 1, 2022

Orville Mason Wise

A Wonderful Sense of Humor -

Orville Mason Wise, age 93, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the Forest Park Health Center and Rehabilitation in Carlisle.  Orville was born on Wednesday, July 4, 1928, in Mechanicsburg to...

Feb 28, 2022

Alfred “Al” Eugene Sweigard

A Good Father & Loving Husband -

Alfred “Al” Eugene Sweigard, age 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022.  Al was born on Sunday, December 28, 1930, in Halifax to the late Alvin Ether Sweigard and Ida E. (Wolford) Sweigard.  In addition to his...

Feb 27, 2022

Carolyn Elaine (McGuire) Holtzman

Carolyn Elaine (McGuire) Holtzman, age 75, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022, with her loving husband by her side while surrounded by other family.  Carolyn was born on Sunday, January 12, 1947, in Johnstown to the late Maurice...

Feb 23, 2022

Robert Owen Reed

Robert Owen Reed, 75, of Hampden Township, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

Bob was born on September 1, 1946 in Rochester, NY and graduated from the city’s East High School.  In the summer of 1964, he met Nancy while...

Feb 23, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Norman Groff

A Strong & Loving Man -

Ronald “Ron” Norman Groff, age 67, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Lancaster, was embraced by his family in Heaven on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.  Ron was born on Wednesday, October 13, 1954, in Lancaster to...

Feb 21, 2022

William “Bill” Andrew Zuzack

Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather -

William “Bill” Andrew Zuzack, age 73, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Latrobe and Indiana, PA, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022.  Bill was born on Wednesday, July 28, 1948, in Latrobe to the late...

Feb 18, 2022

John Lee Neimer

A Wonderful Husband, Father, Friend, & Neighbor -

John Lee Neimer, age 74, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, February 18, 2022.  John was born on Friday, November 14, 1947,...