Obituaries

Jan 22, 2021

John Everett Creighton

John E. Creighton, age 93, passed away Jan 22, 2021 in his home at Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg, Pa. from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

John grew up in Grove City in western Pennsylvania. Following high school, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. And, then, attained a Bachelor’s Degree...

Jan 20, 2021

Robert “Bob” Mark Arbogast

A Mechanicsburg Kid -

Robert M. Arbogast, 59, of Bendersville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in his big rig, as a result of a truck accident, on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Bobby is preceded in death by his father,...

Jan 20, 2021

Brian Scott Rutkowski

A Car Enthusiast -

Brian Scott Rutkowski, age 52, of Shiremanstown, passed away with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, after being diagnosed two weeks prior with cancer.  Brian was born on Wednesday,...

Jan 17, 2021

Charles “Chuck” McCall Sharpe, Sr.

A Man of Integrity -

Charles “Chuck” McCall Sharpe, Sr., age 83, of Carlisle, went home on Sunday, January 17, 2021.  Chuck was born on Wednesday, September 8, 1937, in Lyons, GA to the late Frederick McCall Sharpe and Kitty...

Jan 17, 2021

Beatrice “Bea” Roumaine (Jones) Waggoner

Gift Was Serving Others -

Beatrice “Bea” Roumaine (Jones) Waggoner, age 95, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at Bethany Village on Sunday, January 17, 2021.  Bea was born on Sunday, August 30, 1925, in Shippensburg to the late Jesse Freet Jones...

Jan 16, 2021

Joyce (Kennedy) Shatto

Joyce (Kennedy) Shatto, of Enola, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021 at home surrounded by her family and in the loving care of Homeland Hospice nurses and aides.  Born on July 20, 1945 in Waterbury, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Robert and Eleanor (Doherty) Kennedy.  She...

Jan 16, 2021

Edward “Ed” William Miller

Edward “Ed” William Miller, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021.  Ed was born on Thursday, April 9, 1942, to the late Frank Miller, Sr. and Anna Miller.  In addition to his parents, Ed is preceded in death by one brother; and...

Jan 15, 2021

Suzette L. Barrick

A Friend to Everyone -

Suzette L. Barrick, age 72, of Mechanicsburg, passed away with her family and very close friends by her side on Friday, January 15, 2021, after a 24 year long battle with cancer.  Suzette was born on Friday,...

Jan 15, 2021

Nancy Louise (Gochenauer) Hornberger

Found the Good in Others -

Nancy Louise (Gochenauer) Hornberger, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, January 15, 2021.  Nancy was born on Friday, October 10, 1941, in Harrisburg to the...

Jan 14, 2021

Sara Romaine (Greegor) Smith

Sara Romaine (Greegor) Smith, age 93, of Mechanicsburg passed away at home and surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 14, 2021.   Sara was born on Thursday, December 22, 1927, in Mechanicsburg to the late John Kutz Greegor and Clara Blanche (Markle)...

Jan 12, 2021

Arthur “Art” McCune Podvia

Arthur “Art” McCune Podvia, age 71, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.  Art was born on Tuesday, July 18, 1949, in Pittsburgh to the late Robert F. Podvia and Martha Ann (McCune) Podvia.  In addition to his parents, Art is preceded in death by...

Jan 11, 2021

Monica “Boo” Anne Martyak

Monica “Boo” Anne Martyak, age 50, of Cape May Courthouse, NJ and formerly of Hazleton, PA passed away at the home of her sister on Monday, January 11, 2021.  Monica was born on Wednesday, October 14, 1970, in Hazelton to Judith Mary (Sullivan) Martyak and the late Dr. Nicholas...

Jan 11, 2021

Katherine “Kitty” Marie (Turner) Baker

Such a Sweetheart -

Katherine “Kitty” Marie (Turner) Baker, age 94, of Carrollton, GA, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021.  Born on Sunday, April 4, 1926 in Enola, she was one of 20 children of...

Jan 9, 2021

Lisa Dawn Nease Yeager

A Heart Full of Love -

Lisa Dawn Nease Yeager, age 65, of Mechanicsburg, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, January 9, 2021.  Lisa was born on Monday, November 21, 1955, in Hagerstown to Robert “Bob” Eugene...

Jan 9, 2021

Dorothy “Dottie” Mae (Woody) Eshelby

She Cherished her Family -

Dorothy “Dottie” Mae (Woody) Eshelby, age 88, of Lewisberry, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021.  Dottie was born on Tuesday, November 22, 1932, in Morgantown, West Virginia to the...

Jan 7, 2021

Mary Jane (Batdorf) Boyer

Always There for Her Family -

Mary Jane (Batdorf) Boyer, age 89, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 7, 2021.  Mary Jane was born on Sunday, March 8, 1931, in...

Jan 7, 2021

Roy “Butch” James Snavely, Jr.

Family’s Super Hero -

Roy “Butch” James Snavely, Jr., age 53, of Manchester, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 7, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.  Roy...

Jan 7, 2021

Maria deLourdes “Vovó” (Eloy) Gaig Renter

Homemaker and Mother -

Maria de Lourdes “Vovó” (Eloy) Gaig Renter, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of New York, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on Thursday, January 7, 2021.  Lourdes was born...

Jan 5, 2021

Louis “Lou” Henry Blanchard

“If You Stop Moving, They Bury You” -

Louis “Lou” Henry Blanchard, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  Lou was born in Massachusetts, to the late Cyril J. Blanchard and Georgianna (Demers) Blanchard.  Lou was married...

Jan 3, 2021

Walter E. Florio

Family Man, Beacon of Strength, and Larger-than-Life Personality -

Walter E. Florio, age 74, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Walter, also known as “Walt” and “Wally,” was born on September 20, 1946, in Naples, Italy and spent most...