Obituaries

Jul 26, 2019

Harry “Peanut” Jacob Donnelly

A Kind and Caring Person –

Harry “Peanut” Jacob Donnelly, age 82, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2019.  Harry was born on Sunday, August 16, 1936 in North Middleton Township to the late...

Jul 25, 2019

Robert "Bob" Lee Carpenter

Always Willing to Help Others -

Robert “Bob” Lee Carpenter, age 87, of Carlisle, was reunited with his wife and sons on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Bob was born on Saturday, September 12, 1931 in Huntingdon to the late Walter Smithfield...

Jul 21, 2019

Gordon “Gordie” Lee Brandt

Gordon “Gordie” Lee Brandt, age 68, of New Cumberland, and formerly of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 21, 2019.  Gordie was born on Saturday, May 5, 1951, in Altoona to the late William Joseph Brandt and Mina Louise (Rudasill) Brandt.  In...

Jul 21, 2019

Ross Murray Evans

A Fiercely Proud Grandfather -

Ross Murray Evans, age 94, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday, July 21, 2019.  Ross was born on Monday, July 28, 1924 in New York, NY to the late...

Jul 19, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Clay) Byrd

Never Missed an Election -

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Clay) Byrd, age 92, of Harrisburg, and formerly of Steelton, passed away at UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital on Friday, July 19, 2019.  Betty was born on Saturday, May 7, 1927 in...

Jul 18, 2019

Ila Mae (Riner) Maynor

The Family Historian -

Ila Mae (Riner) Maynor, age 88, of Hico, WV, was reunited with her beloved husband on Thursday, July 18, 2019.  Ila was born on Monday, April 20, 1931 in Gatewood, WV to the late Lud Carlton Riner...

Jul 16, 2019

Frederick “Fred” William Nesmith

Frederick W. Nesmith, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his home in Mechanicsburg, surrounded by his loving daughter, family members and friends. He was born August 7, 1945 in Carlisle. Although they never married, he was the son of the late William Dean Mullen and...

Jul 16, 2019

Nancy F. Sheriff

A Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother -

Nancy F. (Procasco) Sheriff, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, went home to be with her Lord with her loving family nearby on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.  Nancy was born on Friday, April 18, 1930 in Enola...

Jul 14, 2019

Alan John Burleson

Alan John Burleson, age 37, of Camp Hill passed away unexpectedly due to complications from diabetes on Sunday, July 14, 2019.  Alan was born on Sunday, October 11, 1981 in Harrisburg to John Edward Burleson and Karen Louise (DeLeon) Burleson and two days after his 31st birthday he married the...

Jul 11, 2019

Stephen Robley St. Onge

Stephen Robely St. Onge, age 47, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home on Thursday, July 11, 2019.  Stephen was born on Saturday, August 7, 1971 in Quebec, Canada to Claudia Dee (Lawson) St. Onge and the late Dennis William St. Onge.

Stephen’s survivors include wife of eight years, Celeste...

Jul 7, 2019

Donald “Don” Clark Manbeck

A Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather -

Donald “Don” Clark Manbeck, age 85, of Carlisle, went home to his wife on Sunday, July 7, 2019.  Don was born on Wednesday, April 4, 1934 in Burnham to the late William Harrison Manbeck...

Jul 6, 2019

Luis Oscar Ramirez-Rivera

Luis Oscar Ramirez-Rivera, age 84, of Carlisle, passed away at Forest Park Health Center & Rehabilitation on July 6, 2019.  Luis was born on Friday, November 30, 1934 in Añasco, Puerto Rico to the late Miguel Ramirez and Carlina Rivera.  In addition to his parents, Luis is preceded in death by a...

Jul 5, 2019

Cristian “Cris” Engelbert Gonzalez

A Gentle Giant -

Cristian “Cris” Engelbert Gonzalez, age 46, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home on Friday, July 5, 2019.  Cris was born on Saturday, April 14, 1973 in Guanacaste, Costa Rica to Virginia T. (Gonzalez) Honegger.  His maternal grandmother,...

Jul 3, 2019

Paul William Cressler, Jr.

Always Smiling -

Paul William Cressler, Jr., age 79, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.  Paul was born on Thursday, October 26, 1939 in Bowmansdale to the late Paul William Cressler, Sr. and Edith...

Jul 2, 2019

Joseph “Joe” William Eslinger

Strong Christian Man -

Joseph “Joe” William Eslinger, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village in Mechanicsburg while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.  Joe was born on Monday, October 21,...

Jun 30, 2019

E. Briner Ashway, Jr.

Proud WWII Veteran -

E. Briner Ashway, Jr., age 98, of Silver Spring Township, died while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 30, 2019.  Briner was born on August 13, 1920, in Chambersburg, to the late Elmer Briner Ashway...

Jun 25, 2019

Ann Elizabeth (Dahr) Cressler

Loving Wife, Sister, and Aunt -

Ann Elizabeth (Dahr) Cressler, age 74, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  Ann was born on Monday, February 12, 1945 in Dillsburg to the late Richard C. Nell and Martha E. (Dahr)...

Jun 23, 2019

John Youssef Khouri

Heart of Gold & Beautiful Soul -

John Youssef Khouri, age 72, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of the Mountain of Sourat in Batroun, Lebanon, peacefully and unexpectedly passed away with his loving family by his side on Sunday, June 23, 2019, while...

Jun 23, 2019

Shirley Ann (Calhoun) Valetske

Loved the Beauty of Nature -

Shirley Ann (Calhoun) Valetske, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, died with her husband by her side on Sunday, June 23, 2019, after a long battle with cancer.  Shirley was born on Friday, February 22, 1935 in...

Jun 23, 2019

Mary “Mary Lou” Louella (Stahler) Rosendale

A Proud Mother and Grandmother -

Mary “Mary Lou” Louella (Stahler) Rosendale, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2019.  Mary Lou was born on Friday, August 10, 1928 in Highspire to the late Maurice...