Obituaries

Elsie Florence (Byrd) Johnson

Jul 24, 2017

Elsie Florence (Byrd) Johnson

A Strong and Patient Woman -

Elsie Florence (Byrd) Johnson, age 97, of Lancaster, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2017.  Elsie was born on Friday, August 29, 1919 in St. Mary’s to the late Commodore Perry Byrd and Mamie (Smithers) Byrd. ...

Danielle Leigh-Ann Eckert

Jul 23, 2017

Danielle Leigh-Ann Eckert

Danielle Leigh-Ann Eckert, age 40, of Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2017.  Danielle was born on Friday, November 5, 1976 in Seoul, South Korea.

Danielle’s survivors include her four children: Kiera Richards of Pittsburgh, Cassidy Fooks of Pennsylvania, Cameron Fooks of Pennsylvania, Daisy Outlaw of Harrisburg; her significant...

Thomas "Tom" Lee Robbins

Jul 20, 2017

Thomas “Tom” Lee Robbins

Loving Son, Brother, Uncle, & Friend -

Thomas “Tom” Lee Robbins, age 50, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Williamsport, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017.  Tom was born on Wednesday, June 14, 1967 in Williamsport to Joan Marie (Haddix) Robbins and the late James...

Ira Eugene Heckert

Jul 16, 2017

Ira Heckert

Ira, 75, of Enola, died Sunday, July 16, 2017.  Services are private.  Care is entrusted to Myers - Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory, (717) 766-3421.  Read Ira’s obituary and sign his official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.

Elsie M. (Vizenor) Rickards

Jul 15, 2017

Elsie M. (Vizenor) Rickards

Forgiving, Selfless & Loving -

Elsie (Vizenor) Rickards, age 82, of Mechanicsburg, peacefully went home to Heaven with her family by her side on Saturday, July 15, 2017.  Elsie was born on Monday, October 29, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Lawrence Vizenor and Eleanor (Johnson)...

Edward Francis Callahan

Jul 11, 2017

Edward “Ed” Francis Callahan

A Proud United States Army Veteran -

Edward “Ed” Francis Callahan, age 95, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.  Ed was born on Thursday, May 11, 1922 in New Castle to the late Edward...

Richard "Dicky" Christian Dietz

Jul 4, 2017

Richard “Dicky” Christian Dietz

Lived a Colorful Life -

Richard “Dicky” Christian Dietz, age 65, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully while being comforted by his loving family on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.  Dicky was born on Monday, July 23, 1951 in Mechanicsburg to the...

Dorothy Caroline Waggoner

Jul 2, 2017

Dorothy Caroline Waggoner

Loved Her Border Terriers -

Dorothy Caroline Waggoner, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2017.  Dorothy was born on Wednesday, October 26, 1932 in Mechanicsburg to the late George Albert Waggoner and Esther Sophia (Hosler) Waggoner. ...

Gretchen Arnett (Bogardus) Bills

Jul 1, 2017

Gretchen Arnett (Bogardus) Bills

An Amazing Wife, Mother, & Friend -

Gretchen Arnett (Bogardus) Bills, age 76, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Amarillo, TX, passed away while being comforted by her loving family on Saturday, July 1, 2017.  Gretchen was born on Sunday, September 15, 1940 in El Paso, TX to...

Edwinnia "Winnie" Ruth (Brown) Fisher

Jun 30, 2017

Edwinnia “Winnie” Ruth (Brown) Fisher

A Spiritual and Religious Woman -

Edwinnia “Winnie” Ruth (Brown) Fisher, age 84, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Dillsburg, went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 30, 2017.  Winnie was born on Friday, July 8, 1932 in Mechanicsburg to the...

Mary Jane (Wright) Fisher

Jun 29, 2017

Mary Jane (Wright) Fisher

Loving Mother, Grandmother, & Great Grandmother -

Mary Jane (Wright) Fisher, age 102, of Carlisle, and formerly of Shiremanstown and Harrisburg, passed away peacefully at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation on Thursday, June 29, 2017.  Mary Jane was born on Thursday, January 28, 1915 in...

Elizabeth Jane (Cornell) Kvasny

Jun 27, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” “BK” Jane (Cornell) Simma Kvasny

A Loving Mother, Grandmother, & Great Grandmother -

Elizabeth “Betty” “BK” Jane (Cornell) Simma Kvasny, age 93, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Binghamton, NY, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.  Betty was born on...

Luis Alberto Gabela

Jun 25, 2017

Luis Alberto Gabela

Luis Alberto Gabela, age 35 of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017.  Luis was born on Friday, April 1, 1982 in Panama City, Panama.

Luis’s survivors include his parents: Santiago Eduardo and Lois (Fribance) Gabela; his two sisters: Erika Gabela of New York City, NY, Christina...

Palmira "Pal" Rita (Tessari) Frederick

Jun 25, 2017

Palmira “Pal” Rita (Tessari) Frederick

A Supportive, Loving, & Caring Woman -

Palmira “Pal” Rita (Tessari) Frederick, age 95, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Lamar, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Sunday, June 25, 2017.  Pal was born on Saturday, July 23, 1921, in Camazzole, Padua,...

Nicholas "Nick" Robert Vogl

Jun 24, 2017

Nicholas “Nick” Robert Vogl

A Loyal and Generous Man -

Nicholas “Nick” Robert Vogl, age 29, of Mechanicsburg, passed away suddenly after a swimming accident and went to his final home on Saturday, June 24, 2017.  Nick was born on Saturday, April 9, 1988 in Harrisburg to Brian John Vogl and...

Randall "Randy" Edward Sorrow, Sr.

Jun 24, 2017

Randall “Randy” Edward Sorrow, Sr.

A Proud & Highly Decorated U.S. Army Veteran -

Randall “Randy” Edward Sorrow, Sr., age 56, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Warner Robins, GA, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, June 24, 2017.  Randy was born on Friday, March 31, 1961, in Macon,...

William "Bill" Edward Webster

Jun 23, 2017

William “Bill” E. Webster

Lived For the Day -

William “Bill” Edward Webster, age 62, of Newville, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, peacefully went home to his Heavenly Father while being comforted by his loving family on Friday, June 23, 2017.  Bill was born on Friday,...

Barry Eugene Panza

Jun 18, 2017

Barry Eugene Panza

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, & Brother -

Barry Eugene Panza, age 73, of Thompsontown, went home to be with Jesus with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, June 18, 2017.  Barry was born on Saturday, April 15, 1944 in Mechanicsburg to the late Foster A. Panza...

Deborah "Debbie" Lee (Kennedy) Smyser

Jun 18, 2017

Deborah “Debbie” Lee (Kennedy) Smyser

Loved the Beach -

Deborah “Debbie” Lee (Kennedy) Smyser, age 63, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2017.  Debbie was born on Saturday, September 26, 1953 in Mechanicsburg to Robert Kennedy and the late Winifred Kennedy.

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Margaret "Peggy" Mary Keffer

Jun 12, 2017

Margaret “Peggy” Mary Keffer

Loving Sister, Aunt, & Friend -

Margaret “Peggy” Mary Keffer, age 72, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  Peggy was born on Saturday, August 5, 1944 in St. Clair, PA to the...