Obituaries

Mar 22, 2018

Virginia “Maggie” Elizabeth (Calaman) Basehore

A Very Loving & Welcoming Woman -

Virginia “Maggie” Elizabeth (Calaman) Basehore, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 22, 2018.  Maggie was born on Sunday, June 27, 1938 in Carlisle to the late James Parker Calaman and Mildred Pauline (Miller) Calaman.  In...

Mar 19, 2018

Robert “Bob” James Pittman

Passionate Cyclist -

Robert “Bob” James Pittman, age 71, of Mechanicsburg, died at home with his loving wife by his side on Monday, March 19, 2018.  Bob was born on Monday, April 1, 1946 in Pottsville to the late Adolph Anthony Pittman and Katheryn Agnes...

Mar 16, 2018

Gloria Dawn (Turnbaugh) Wise

A Wonderful Mother -

Gloria Dawn (Turnbaugh) Wise, age 84, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on Friday, March 16, 2018.  Gloria was born on Tuesday, June 27, 1933 in Harrisburg to the late Thomas Sylvester...

Mar 14, 2018

Robert “Bob” W. Steele

Gardener with a Green Thumb -

Robert “Bob” W. Steele, age 55, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully while being comforted by his family on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.  Bob was born on Wednesday, January 9, 1963 in Beaver Falls to the late...

Mar 6, 2018

Helen “Shirley” (Jumper) Corman

Loving & Hard Working -

Helen “Shirley” (Jumper) Corman, age 74, of Camp Hill, passed away at home and surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.  Shirley was born on Tuesday, January 25, 1944 in Carlisle to the late Carl Maynard Jumper and Miriam...

Mar 5, 2018

Betty Jane (Bardall) McClintock

A True Animal Lover -

Betty Jane (Bardall) McClintock, age 85, of Enola, passed away at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Monday, March 5, 2018.  Betty was born on Thursday, June 30, 1932 in Mechanicsburg to the late William Bardall and Pearl (Walker) Bardall.  Betty...

Mar 5, 2018

Alfred “Al” H. Grundon

A True Gentleman -

Alfred “Al” H. Grundon, age 88, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Lemoyne, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018.  Al was born on Wednesday, March 6, 1929 in Harrisburg to the late Herbert R. Grundon, Sr. and Esther V. (Mehaffie) Grundon. ...

Mar 3, 2018

Wanda Mae (Vogelsong) Bateman

Enjoyed the World Around Her -

Wanda Mae (Vogelsong) Bateman, age 65, of Mechanicsburg and New Bloomfield, died peacefully and with her family by her side on Saturday, March 3, 2018.  Wanda was born on Wednesday, May 7, 1952 in Mechanicsburg to Shirley (McCurdy) Vogelsong and the...

Mar 2, 2018

Edith M. (Stiver) Sones

Loving and Dedicated -

Edith M. Sones, 90, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Port Matilda, died at home on Friday, March 2, 2018.  Edith was born on Friday, January 6, 1928 in Port Matilda to the late George Stiver and Hazel I. (Woodring) Stiver.  Edith was the...

Feb 28, 2018

Harry Albert Lilley, III

Harry Albert Lilley, III, age 68, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Lemoyne, died at Harrisburg Hospital while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.  Harry was born on Sunday, March 27, 1949 in Harrisburg to the late Harry Albert Lilley, Jr. and Effie Margaret Lilley.  In addition...

Feb 28, 2018

Betty M. (Burgard) Durnin

Betty M. (Burgard) Durnin, age 93, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Carlisle, passed away at Messiah Village on Wednesday February 28, 2018.  Betty was born on Saturday, May 3, 1924 in Carlisle to the late Romayne A. (Foster) Burgard.  In addition to her mother, Betty was preceded in death by step-father,...

Feb 26, 2018

Shirley G. (Walker) Fike

A Family Oriented and Strong Willed Woman -

Shirley G. (Walker) Fike, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, was embraced by her family in Heaven as she peacefully passed with her loving family by her side on Monday, February 26, 2018.  Shirley was born on Wednesday, December 12, 1934...

Feb 23, 2018

Lois Jean (Goodhart) Spangler

Lois Jean (Goodhart) Spangler, 92, a life-long resident of Carlisle and Mechanicsburg, died at Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home on Friday, February 23, 2018.  Lois was born on Wednesday, February 17, 1926 in Carlisle to the late Lewis Kellog Goodhart and Mary Belle (Naugle) Goodhart.  Lois was the widow...

Feb 22, 2018

Janet Louise (Jumper) Comerer

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother -

Janet Louise (Jumper) Comerer, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at home on Thursday, February 22, 2018.  Janet was born on Friday, October 6, 1933 in Newville to the late Charles Theodore...

Feb 18, 2018

Merle Luther Smyser, Sr.

Never an Unkind Word -

Merle Luther Smyser, Sr., age 85, of Mechanicsburg, was embraced by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 18, 2018, after a 38 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Merle was born on Wednesday, November 9, 1932 in Lisburn to the late John...

Feb 17, 2018

David Allan Ditmer

David Allan Ditmer, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, died at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital on Saturday, February 17, 2018.  David was born on Tuesday, October 18, 1938 in Mechanicsburg to the late Charles Edward Ditmer and Mossie Catherine (Wennell) Ditmer.  In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his brother,...

Feb 16, 2018

Englis “Inky” Jane (Perich) Wertz

A Gifted Pianist -

Englis “Inky” Jane (Perich) Wertz, age 85, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, went home to be with her husband peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2018.  Born on Sunday, July 17, 1932 in Knox, Englis was the daughter of...

Feb 16, 2018

Donald “Red” Eugene Smith

A Genuinely Good Man -

Donald “Red” Eugene Smith, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home with his loving wife by his side on Friday, February 16, 2018.  Red was born on Saturday, January 28, 1928 in Harrisburg to the late Frank Kautz and...

Feb 13, 2018

Arthur “Art” “Bill” T. Chenoweth, Jr.

Devoted Father and Husband -

Arthur “Art” “Bill” T. Chenoweth, Jr., age 90, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Lower Allen Township, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.  Art was born on Monday, October 31, 1927 in Harrisburg to the...

Feb 12, 2018

Ralph F. Fenstermacher, Jr.

Ralph F. Fenstermacher Jr., 78, of New Cumberland, died Monday, February 12, 2018 at Holy Spirit Hospital with his family by his side.

Ralph was born and raised in Harrisburg, PA.  He attended John Harris High School and enjoyed roller-skating, dancing, working out and boxing.  Ralph was...