Obituaries

Dec 29, 2018

Betty Jane (Barker) Baker

Loving Mother and Grandmother -

Betty Jane (Barker) Baker, age 89, of Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018.  Betty was born on Friday, April 12, 1929 in Harrisburg to the late Carl Sylvester Barker, Sr. and Marcella L....

Dec 29, 2018

Baby Hope Dawn Pratt

Beautiful and Brave Little Girl -

Baby Hope Dawn Pratt was born and went home to be with Jesus on December 29, 2018.  Hope is the beloved daughter of Simon and Allison (Petry) Pratt of Mechanicsburg.

She...

Dec 28, 2018

William “Bill” Lewis Rodgers

William “Bill” Lewis Rodgers, age 91, of South Carolina, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, died at Calhoun Convalescent Center in St. Matthews, South Carolina on Friday, December 28, 2018.  Bill was born on Thursday, August 11, 1927 in Mechanicsburg, PA to the late Clair Kemble Rodgers and Catherine Elizabeth (Liggett) Rodgers.

Dec 27, 2018

Frances “Fran” Louise DeSilva

Had a Big Heart -

Frances “Fran” Louise DeSliva, age 84, of Dillsburg, died at Carolyn's House in Harrisburg on Thursday, December 27, 2018.  Fran was born on Sunday, November 11, 1934 in Mechanicsburg to the late James Milton DiSilva and Mary Elizabeth (Evinger) DeSilva.  In addition...

Dec 27, 2018

John “Jack” Francis Dembrowsky

It is with great sadness that the family of John Francis Dembrowsky of Stoughton, MA, known to his family and friends as "Jack" passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2018 at the age of 76 in Mechanicsburg, PA.  Jack was born on Monday, March 9, 1942 in Brockton, MA to the...

Dec 26, 2018

Kristy Lynne (Lehman) Shelly

Giving Heart -

Kristy Lynne (Lehman) Shelly, age 39, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Dillsburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.  Kristy was born on Tuesday, July 24, 1979 in Camp Hill to Susan Jean (Keefer) Lucas and David Dennis...

Dec 26, 2018

Dennis “Denny” Patrick Cooney

A Man of Deep Faith -

Dennis “Denny” Patrick Cooney, age 68, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of Catonsville, MD, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, after spending a wonderful day with his entire family on Christmas.  Denny was born...

Dec 24, 2018

Stella (Siedlecki) Backley

A Hardworking Woman

Stella (Siedlecki) Backley, age 96, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Wapwallopen, passed away peacefully at The Gardens at Camp Hill on Monday, December 24, 2018.  Stella was born on Sunday, January 21, 1922 in Nanticoke to the late William Siedlecki and Josephine (Sereco)...

Dec 5, 2018

Jay Lynn Richwine, Sr.

A Dedicated Man -

Jay Lynn Richwine, Sr., age 82, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at Bethany Village with his loving family and wife of almost 65 years by his side on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  Jay was born on Friday,...

Dec 4, 2018

Barbara “Barb” Ann Bodine-Rider

Loving Wife, Mother, Sister, & Friend -

Barbara “Barb” Ann Bodine-Rider, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.  Barb was born on Monday, November 8, 1943 in Pottsville to the late Robert Y. Bodine and Emma E....

Dec 3, 2018

Robert “Bob” Arthur Moore, Sr.

Passionate about Sports -

Robert “Bob” Arthur Moore, Sr., age 79, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of New York City, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, 2018.  Bob was born on Monday, January 23, 1939 in Bronx, NY to the late Arthur Moore and...

Dec 3, 2018

Jan Marie (Harclerode) Sloat

Always Quick to Smile -

Jan Marie (Harclerode) Sloat, age 74, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018.  Jan was born on Saturday, October 7, 1944 in Harrisburg to the late John Nissley Harclerode and Evelyn Frances (Wellar) Harclerode....

Dec 1, 2018

Richard “Rick” Michael Burrows

A Helper and A Doer -

Richard “Rick” Michael Burrows, a long-time resident of Mechanicsburg, PA, ended his 19-month journey with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the age of 60.  Rick was born on Wednesday, April...

Dec 1, 2018

Carrie Ann (Cook) Bucher

Carrie Ann (Cook) Bucher, age 51, of Duncannon, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Saturday, December 1, 2018, following her courageous and private battle with cancer.  Carrie was born on Tuesday, August 22, 1967 in Carlisle to Doris Jean (Haffly) Trayer and the...

Nov 28, 2018

Scarlette Elizabeth Goldyn Kesner

Scarlette Elizabeth Goldyn Kesner, infant daughter of Lynyrd Marshall Kesner and Emilyanna Gudrin (Lovell) Kesner passed into her next life on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

In addition to her parents, Scarlette’s survivors include: her three siblings: Maximus Gustave Marshall Tuggle, Lorelai Ginivieve Rainbeaux Tuggle, and...

Nov 28, 2018

Julia Nicole Paroda

Always Smiling & Always Happy -

Julia Nicole Paroda, age 13, of Mechanicsburg, was born into the loving arms of her mother on Sunday, October 16, 2005 and was in the loving arms of her mother when she earned her wings and...

Nov 25, 2018

Ryan Allen Hoffman

Ryan Allen Hoffman, age 35, of Mechanicsburg, and his fiancée, Julene Jarosky, passed away tragically on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in a condo fire in Harrisburg, PA.  Ryan was born Sunday, November 13, 1983 in Pensacola, FL to Richard “Rick” Allen Hoffman and Rita Ruth (College) Hoffman.

Nov 24, 2018

Josephine “Josi” Ann (Brandt) Martinez

Bright Smile and Infectious Laughter -

Josephine “Josi” Ann (Brandt) Martinez, age 62, of New Cumberland, and formerly of Rana Villa, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018.  Josi was born on Saturday, February 18, 1956 in Mechanicsburg to...

Nov 24, 2018

Elaine (Pearce) Papiernik

An Avid Gardener -

The beloved grandmother of Sarah and Rebecca Williams, mother of Elizabeth Ebersole, and dear wife of Richard L. Papiernik for 34 years, Elaine (Pearce) Papiernik, age 74, of Mechanicsburg, died suddenly on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at her...

Nov 23, 2018

Mary Terese (Linden) Gover

Spreading Inspiration at Every Turn -

Mary Terese (Linden) Gover, age 52, of Etters, and formerly of Fairfax, Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018.  Mary was born on Tuesday, September 20, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ronald F. Linden...