Obituaries

Feb 10, 2018

James “Jim” S. Mackey, Jr.

James “Jim” S. Mackey, Jr., age 86, of Bethany Village Retirement Community in Mechanicsburg, died on Saturday, February 10, 2018.  Jim was born on Saturday, February 14, 1931 in Salem, MA to the late James S. Mackey, Sr. and Nellie Ida (Carter) Mackey.  In addition to his parents,...

Feb 9, 2018

Priscilla Elaine (Heckert) Russell

Adored her Grandchildren -

Priscilla Elaine (Heckert) Russell, age 68, of Mechanicsburg, died at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 9, 2018.  Priscilla was born on Thursday, June 16, 1949 in Mechanicsburg to the late Fred Grant Heckert and Henrietta Madaline (Lambert)...

Feb 2, 2018

Pastor William “Bill” Charles Butts

The Reverend William “Bill” Charles Butts, age 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at Manor Care in Carlisle with his loving family and clergy by his side on Friday, February 2, 2018.  Bill was born on Monday, May 3, 1926 in Mahanoy City to the late Ernest Roy Butts and Elizabeth...

Feb 1, 2018

Virginia “Gini” May (Cline) Powell Creasey

An Artist, Writer, Musician, & Singer -

Virginia “Gini” May (Cline) Powell Creasey, age 91, of The Colony, TX, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, was embraced by her family in Heaven peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2018.  Gini was born on Thursday, May 20,...

Jan 27, 2018

Ruth Marie (Fee) Bookwalter

Ruth Marie (Fee) Bookwalter, age 80, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  Ruth was born on Sunday, May 30, 1937 in Indiana, PA to the late Judson Harmon Fee and Geraldine (Kuhns) Fee.

Ruth’s...

Jan 24, 2018

Keith “Westy” Elwood Westhafer

Loving Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, & Friend -

Keith “Westy” Elwood Westhafer, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, passed away with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.  Westy was born on Wednesday, December 2, 1925 in Marysville to the late Wilbur Chester...

Jan 23, 2018

Gene Dennis Kenney

Wonderful Husband, Father, & Grandfather -

Gene Dennis Kenney, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Wormleysburg, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.  Gene was born on Saturday, November 17,...

Jan 20, 2018

Carol Louise (Stonemetz) Khalili

A Very Caring Person -

Carol Louise (Stonemetz) Khalili, age 72, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Virginia, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018.  Carol was born on Friday, January 18, 1946 in Olean, NY to the late Guy Francis Stonemetz and Margaret Bernice (Smith) Stonemetz.  In...

Jan 20, 2018

Charles “Charlie” Merritt Kemberling, Sr.

Always Involved in the Community -

Charles “Charlie” Merritt Kemberling, Sr., age 94, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2018.  Charlie was born on Thursday, November 1, 1923 in East Pennsboro Township to the late Mearl G. Kemberling and Annie A....

Jan 19, 2018

Miles Leonard Hull

Always Willing to Lend a Helping Hand -

Miles Leonard Hull, age 56, of Shermans Dale, and formerly of Dillsburg, passed away at home unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2018.  Miles was born on Wednesday, June 7, 1961 in Frankfurt, Germany to Doris Ann (Boddorf) Hull...

Jan 19, 2018

Alexandra “Alex” Brenda (Russell) Birch

A Person of Faith -

Alexandra “Alex” Brenda (Russell) Birch, age 68, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Camp Hill, died on Friday, January 19, 2018.  Alex was born on Saturday, July 16, 1949 in Southampton, NY to the late Edwin Fairman Russell and Sarah Consuelo (Spencer-Churchill)...

Jan 16, 2018

Lois Amelia (Orth) Hanson

Lois Amelia (Orth) Hanson, age 88, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of Bristol, CT, died at Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.  Lois was born on Friday, October 11, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Charles Raymond Orth, Jr. and Eunice Caroline (Schaefer) Orth.  Lois was...

Jan 15, 2018

George William Gooderham

A Very Generous Man -

George William Gooderham, age 87, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Shamokin, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 15, 2018.  George was born on Thursday, March 13, 1930 in...

Jan 15, 2018

Sylvia Alyse (Rackner) Naiditch

Sylvia Alyse (Rackner) Naiditch, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away at her home and with her loving husband by her side on Monday, January 15, 2018.  Sylvia was born on Sunday, November 25, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Morris Rackner and Freida (Ritt)...

Jan 12, 2018

Lester “Les” Lee Eckert

A Collector of Everything -

Lester “Les” Lee Eckert, age 85, of the Wertzville-Enola area, went Home to be with his Lord peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2018, just four days after his wife of 66 years, Betty Louise (Hoover) Eckert, passed on into Heaven’s glory.  Les...

Jan 10, 2018

Adam Charles Graul

Sweet, Kind & Trusting -

Adam Charles Graul, age 45, of York Haven, and formerly of Enola, left us suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.  Adam was born on Friday, August 18, 1972 in Camp Hill to William Jones Graul and Denise Elaine Vaughn.

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Jan 10, 2018

Violet Romaine (Kingsborough) Fearnbaugh

Gentle & Loving Heart -

Violet Romaine (Kingsborough) Fearnbaugh, age 89, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away at Forest Park Health Center with family by her side on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.  Violet was born on Saturday, November 24, 1928 in Mechanicsburg to the late...

Jan 8, 2018

James “Vogie” Leroy Vogelsong

Proud Vietnam Veteran -

James “Vogie” Leroy Vogelsong, age 66, of Mechanicsburg, PA, died at the Lebanon VA Medical Center on Monday, January 8, 2018, after struggling with cancer.  Vogie was born on Thursday, September 20, 1951 in Harrisburg, PA to the late David Woodrow...

Jan 8, 2018

Betty Louise (Hoover) Eckert

Loving, Giving and Unselfish -

Betty Louise (Hoover) Eckert, age 83, of the Wertzville-Enola area, went Home to be with her Lord peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2018 just four days before her husband of 66 years, Lester Lee Eckert, joined her in heaven’s glory.  Betty was...

Jan 3, 2018

James “Jim” Joseph Kirby

James “Jim” Joseph Kirby, age 77, of Mechanicsburg, died quietly at home during the last week of December 2017.

Jim’s service will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, starting at 11:30 a.m. at Myers - Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory, 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, with...