Obituaries

Jun 22, 2019

Vicki Lee (Rider) Brannen

A Straightforward and Loving Woman -

Vicki Lee (Rider) Brannen, age 67, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 22, 2019, after an extended illness with her son, Michael, by her side.  Vicki was born on Sunday, July...

Jun 16, 2019

Irene Mae (Kraft) Barnhart

Fiercely Loyal to Mechanicsburg -

Irene Mae (Kraft) Barnhart, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 16, 2019.  Irene was born on Sunday, August 11, 1929 in Harrisburg to the late Ludwig...

Jun 12, 2019

Thelma I. (Miller) Sheely

Queen of Avon and Dancing -

Thelma I. (Miller) Sheely, age 92, of Bethany Towers in Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.  Thelma was born on Friday, February 4, 1927 in Carlisle to the late Scott Miller and...

Jun 11, 2019

Peggy Ann (Wertz) Hopple

A Spirit for Charity -

Peggy Ann (Wertz) Hopple, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Peggy was born on Sunday, January 12, 1941, in Mechanicsburg to the late Richard Wilbur Wertz, Sr. and Olive Pearl (Gates) Wertz Myers....

Jun 11, 2019

Roger William Crowl

Loved His Family -

Roger William Crowl, age 60, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Roger was born on Sunday, April 26, 1959 in Mechanicsburg to the late Marlin Preston Crowl and Kathryn Ellen (Snyder)...

Jun 11, 2019

Carol Jean (Kegris) Morrow

A Natural Caretaker -

Carol Jean (Kegris) Morrow, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Carol was born on Friday, October 8, 1943 in Harrisburg to the late Albert Russell Kegris...

Jun 10, 2019

Michael Edward Donovan, Jr.

An Exceptional Husband, Father, & Pappy -

Michael Edward Donovan, Jr., age 68, of Shermans Dale, and formerly of Lock Haven, was embraced by his family in Heaven on Monday, June 10, 2019, following a brief illness.  Michael was born on...

Jun 10, 2019

Mark Duane Lewis

Mark Duane Lewis, age 53, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home on Monday, June 10, 2019.  Mark was born on Monday, April 23, 1966 in Denver, CO to Dorothy Jean (Davis) Jones and the late Milton Lee Lewis.

Mark’s survivors include his wife of...

Jun 10, 2019

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Long) Hammond

Dedicated Special Education Teacher -

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Long) Hammond, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019.  Pat was born on Thursday, February 24, 1938 in Baltimore, MD to the late Carl Long and Ruth Iva...

Jun 9, 2019

Stephen “Steve” Edward Schaefer

Kind-Hearted Daredevil -

Stephen “Steve” Edward Schaefer, age 62, of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, June 9, 2019.  Steve was born on Tuesday, December 4, 1956, in Harrisburg to Charles Louis Schaefer, Sr. and Joyce Arlene (Lucas) Schaefer....

Jun 9, 2019

Melvin Dale Collins

Gave Generously -

Melvin Dale Collins, age 86, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Butler, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 9, 2019.  Melvin was born on Sunday, January 29, 1933 in Butler to the late Elmer...

Jun 8, 2019

Gladys L. (Weidner) Keith

A Very Strong Woman -

Gladys L. (Weidner) Keith, age 82, of Richlandtown, and formerly of Camp Hill, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, June 8, 2019.  Gladys was born on Wednesday, March 17, 1937 in Dickinson...

Jun 7, 2019

Teresa Ann (Gravino) Milletics

Nature and Animal Lover -

Teresa Ann (Gravino) Milletics, age 58, of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly at Geisinger Holy Spirit on Friday, June 7, 2019.  Teresa was born on Monday, June 13, 1960, in Hershey to Nicholas Anthony Gravino and Marlene...

Jun 5, 2019

Pearl Martina (Gross) Myers

Always a Lady -

Pearl Martina (Gross) Myers, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.  Pearl was born on Saturday, March 2, 1929 in Carlisle to the late Lester O. Gross, Sr. and Goldie Mae (Goodling) Gross. ...

Jun 5, 2019

Benjamin “Ben” Edgar Bess Cummings

Loving Husband, Father, & Grandfather –

Ben’s survivors include his wife of 31 years, Michelle (White) Cummings; his seven children: Tania Amalina Campbell, Alejandro “Alex” Benjamin Cummings, Anita Sofia Cummings, Francisco Xavier Cummings, Laird Gillian Cummings,...

Jun 4, 2019

Maryellen Tharp

Maryellen Tharp, age 52, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.  Maryellen was born on Thursday, December 29, 1966 in Orange, NJ to the late Robert James Tharp and Margaret Mary (Shannon) Tharp.  In addition...

Jun 3, 2019

Cecelia Jaye (Ritter) Stoner

Kind and Giving Spirit -

Cecelia Jaye (Ritter) Stoner, age 88, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully in faith on Monday, June 3, 2019.  Cecelia was born on Saturday, December 6, 1930 in Mechanicsburg to the late Daniel...

Jun 2, 2019

Neff Leroy Ludwig

Proud WWII Veteran -

Neff Leroy Ludwig, age 96, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019.  Neff was born on Wednesday, June 21, 1922 in Mechanicsburg to the late Jacob Neff Musser Ludwig and Myrtle May (Brewbaker) Ludwig.  Neff...

Jun 1, 2019

Barbara “Barbie” Jean (Young) Fahnestock

Always Thinking of Other People -

Barbara “Barbie” Jean (Young) Fahnestock, age 61, of Lewisberry, and formerly of Dillsburg, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019.  Barbie was born on Wednesday, March 19, 1958 in Mechanicsburg to Clyde Richard Young and Ruth Ann (Lenker) Young.  Barbie...

May 30, 2019

Donald “Don” John Jacobs, Sr.

A Hard Working Man -

Donald “Don” John Jacobs, Sr., age 74, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Dupont, passed away at VibraLife on Thursday, May 30, 2019.  Don was born on Sunday, December 24, 1944 in Pittston to the late Stanley Ferdinand Jacobs and Mary (Coban)...