Obituaries

Sep 27, 2021

Mario Richard Matarrese, Jr.

A Truly Unique Man -

Mario Richard Matarrese, Jr., age 67, of Staten Island, and formerly of Brooklyn, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021.  Mario was born on Sunday, July 4, 1954, in Brooklyn to the late Mario Arthur Matarrese,...

Sep 26, 2021

Steven “Steve” Michael Thumma

Loving Father, Son, & Brother -

Steven “Steve” Michael Thumma, age 59, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021.  Steve was born on Monday, July 30, 1962, in Carlisle to Betty Jane (Oyler) Thumma and the late Charles Samuel...

Sep 25, 2021

Vanarda “Mike” S. (Woodward) Young

Full of Spunk -

Vanarda “Mike” S. (Woodward) Young, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 25, 2021.  Vanarda was born on Sunday, January 27, 1929, in Belleville to the late...

Sep 23, 2021

Keith Charles Lauver

An Active Life-Long Learner -

Keith Charles Lauver, 63, passed away peacefully and surrounded with love on September 23, 2021, shortly after falling ill.  His final moments were shared with his son, Austin Keith Lauver, who held his hand while comforting him...

Sep 21, 2021

Giuseppa “Giusi” Epifanotto

Family Was Her World -

Giuseppa “Giusi” Epifanotto, age 55, of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.  Giusi was born on Sunday, October 3, 1965, in Carini, Sicily to Anna Nicastri and the late Vincenzo Brasile.

Sep 21, 2021

John Willard Knisely

A Proud Veteran of the Korean War -

John Willard Knisely, age 92, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.  John was born on Tuesday, May 7, 1929, in Altoona to the...

Sep 19, 2021

Randall “Randy” Lee Lynn

An Avid Outdoorsman -

Randall “Randy” Lee Lynn, age 56, of East Waterford, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away with his loving family by his side on Sunday, September 19, 2021.  Randy was born on Sunday, May 23, 1965, in Mechanicsburg...

Sep 17, 2021

Scott "Scotty" Alan Diven, Jr.

Loved the Game of Golf -

Scott “Scotty” Alan Diven, Jr., age 41, of Millersburg, and formerly of Carlisle, passed away at home on Friday, September 17, 2021.  Scotty was born on Sunday, November 29, 1979, in Camp Hill to Scott Alan Diven, Sr. and Robyn...

Sep 14, 2021

Michael “Mike” Chad Hamer

A Retired Semi-Professional Race Car Driver -

Michael “Mike” Chad Hamer, age 46, of Etters, passed away at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  Mike was born on Tuesday, September 9, 1975, in Mechanicsburg to Willard “Skip” Clark...

Sep 13, 2021

Gwendolyn “Gwen” “Gwennie” (Hobba) Seese

A Mother to Everybody -

Gwendolyn “Gwen” “Gwennie” (Hobba) Seese, age 92, of Dillsburg, and formerly of Geistown, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, September 13, 2021.  Gwen was born on Saturday, October 27, 1928...

Sep 10, 2021

Faye Arlene Rehm

Faye Arlene Rehm, aged 77 years, of Baltimore, MD and formerly of Carlisle, PA, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on September 10th, 2021.  Faye was born on September 30th, 1943 of her late parents Tolbert and Mary (Brownawell) Vogelsong.  Faye was the widow...

Sep 6, 2021

Joann (Papp) Nailor

Talented Bowler -

Joann (Papp) Nailor, age 80, of Enola, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021.  Joann was born on Monday, August 25, 1941, in Steelton to the late Joseph Stephen Papp and Barbara H. (Farkas) Papp.  Joann was the widow...

Sep 5, 2021

Sharon Ann (Wilson) Straub

Loved to Laugh -

Sharon Ann (Willson) Straub, age 70, of Carlisle, passed away at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Sharon was born on Tuesday, August 28, 1951, in Stoneboro to the late William J. Wilson...

Sep 2, 2021

Ann Marie Helen (Rodzwich) Meza

A Fantastic Cook -

Ann Marie Helen (Rodzwich) Meza, age 78, of Carlisle, and formerly of Freeland, passed away at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital on Thursday, September 2, 2021.  Ann Marie was born on Monday, November 2, 1942, in Freeland to the late Peter...

Sep 1, 2021

Laura Ann (Edsell) Robinson

A Life of Faithful Service -

Laura Ann (Edsell) Robinson, age 69, of Mechanicsburg, died early in the morning on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer.  Laura was born on Sunday, March 30, 1952, in Towanda, PA...

Aug 31, 2021

Dortheda (Geib) Johnston

A Determined Women -

Dortheda (Geib) Johnston, age 99, of Mechanicsburg passed away at ManorCare in Carlisle on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  Dortheda was born on Sunday, February 26, 1922, in Camp Hill to the late Ira Barnhart Geib and Olive Florence...

Aug 30, 2021

Éva "Tundi" (Gaspar) Lámpert

Éva (Tundi) Lámpert, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer has gone home to be with her beloved husband, Lexi, and numerous family members on August 30, 2021.  She passed away peacefully at home and was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy.  ...

Aug 29, 2021

LCDR James “Jim” Lester Lewis USN (Ret.)

Precise & Sharp-Minded -

LCDR James “Jim” Lester Lewis USN (Ret.), age 71, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 29, 2021.  Jim was born on Saturday, September 10, 1949, in Columbus, OH to the...

Aug 28, 2021

Paula “Pawda” Cecelia (Albert) Ackerman

A Motorcycle Enthusiast -

Paula “Pawda” Cecelia (Albert) Ackerman, age 65, of Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021.  Pawda was born on Friday, September 2, 1955, in Harrisburg to the late Paul Raymond Albert and Deborah Phoebe...

Aug 28, 2021

Nilda Luz (Rosado Bauza) Rodriguez

A Skilled Seamstress -

Nilda Luz (Rosado Bauza) Rodriguez, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Bethlehem, was peacefully welcomed into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father while entering her Heavenly home on Saturday, August 28, 2021.  Nilda was...