Obituaries

Jun 27, 2016

Wenquan Jia

Loving Husband and Father -

Wenquan Jia, age 67, of Beijing, China, died at West Shore Hospital on Monday, June 27, 2016.  Wenquan was born on Wednesday, December 1, 1948 in Beijing, China to the late Zongsen Jia and Yuying (Dong).

Wenquan’s survivors include his wife of...

Jun 27, 2016

Donald “Don” LaRue Comerer

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Brother -

Donald “Don” LaRue Comerer, age 86, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 27, 2016.  Don was born on Thursday, May 8, 1930 in Shippensburg to the late Clever Wayne Comerer and Laura Pearl (Gettel) Comerer. ...

Jun 26, 2016

John Struck, at 93, led state’s vocational school expansion

John W. Struck, who led the creation of Pennsylvania’s modern vocational-technical school system and put a vo-tech school in every county, died at his home in Mechanicsburg on Sunday.  He was 93.

Dr. Struck was state Director of Vocational Education from 1962 to 1980.   ...

Jun 25, 2016

Robert “Bob” Burnell Starner

Fiercely Talented Musician -

Robert “Bob” Burnell Starner, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, PA, was embraced by Jesus on Saturday, June 25, 2016.  Bob was born on Wednesday, June 1, 1927 in Hanover, PA, to the late Miles Starner and Margaret (Laughman) Starner.  In addition to his parents,...

Jun 20, 2016

Rose Marie (Nees) Koth

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Sister -

Rose Marie (Nees) Koth, 74, of Mechanicsburg, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 20, 2016.  Rose was born on Monday, January 12, 1942 in Middletown PA to the late Bernard Ludwig Nees and Theresa Kathryn (Bolbecher) Nees.  In addition...

Jun 10, 2016

Alejandro Mariano (Saysongkham) del Carmen, M.D.

With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Dr. Alex del Carmen at the age of 93, surrounded by loved ones in Pennsylvania, after a long struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis the evening of June 10, 2016.

Dr. Alex del Carmen was born on February...

Jun 9, 2016

Nancy Lee (Stevens) Potteiger

Nancy Lee (Stevens) Potteiger, age 74, of Camp Hill, went home peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, June 9, 2016.  Nancy was born on Saturday, May 30, 1942 in Harrisburg to the late Williard Henry Stevens and Emma (Bashore) Stevens.  Nancy was the widow of Donald R....

Jun 8, 2016

Jeffrey “Jeff” Andrew Sunday

Attorney & Golfer -

Jeffrey “Jeff” Andrew Sunday, age 60, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of Orlando, FL, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2016.  Jeff was born on Friday, January 13, 1956 in Harrisburg, PA, to William...

Jun 7, 2016

Samuel “Bob” R. Heffner

Samuel “Bob” R. Heffner, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, died at West Shore Hospital on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.  Bob was born on Tuesday, April 5, 1927, in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Samuel M. Heffner and Bonnie E. (LeVan) Heffner.

Bob’s survivors include his loving wife of almost...

Jun 7, 2016

Robert “Bob” E. Wilson, Jr.

Robert “Bob” E. Wilson, Jr., age 63, of Mechanicsburg, passed into eternal rest at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.  Bob was born on Wednesday, February 18, 1953, in Harrisburg to the late Robert E. Wilson, Sr. and Mary Delores (Rush) Wilson.  In addition to...

Jun 6, 2016

Barbara “Barb” Jane (Starner) Duncan

Accepting and Loving Wife and Mother -

Barbara “Barb” Jane (Starner) Duncan, age 71, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, June 6, 2016.  Barb was born on Sunday, October 15,...

Jun 4, 2016

Patricia Dora (Gatten) Haydon

Generous and Caring Spirit -

Patricia Dora (Gatten) Haydon, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, went home peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2016.  Patricia was born on Thursday, March 21, 1935, in Carlisle to the late Clyde Richard Gatten...

Jun 4, 2016

Gretchen Anne Witmer

Gretchen Anne Witmer, age 69, of Harrisburg, PA went to sleep in peace with family by her side at PinnacleHealth Harrisburg Hospital on Saturday, June 4, 2016.  Gretchen was born on Wednesday, September 25, 1946 in Lewistown, PA to the late Charles Witmer and Claudine (Barnes) Witmer.

Gretchen’s survivors include...

Jun 1, 2016

Charles Forney Snyder, Jr.

Most Down-to-Earth Person -

Charles Forney Snyder, Jr., age 69, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.  Charles was born on Sunday, March 9, 1947, in Etters, PA to...

May 29, 2016

Joseph “Joe” John Jurewicz

Joseph “Joe” John Jurewicz, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Shenandoah, went to Jesus peacefully at VibraLife on Sunday, May 29, 2016.  Joe was born on Saturday, May 27, 1933, in Shenandoah to the late Joseph and Edna (Kiewalk) Jurewicz.  Joe was the widower of Virginia “Ginny” (Valetske) Jurewicz, whom...

May 27, 2016

Linda L. Weaver

Linda L. Weaver, 68, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully May 27, 2016, at the West Shore Hospital surrounded by her family.  Born September 10, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Carroll H. and Kathryn E. Weaver.

Linda is survived by her husband Henry L. Weaver, sister, Carol Ann...

May 26, 2016

Michael Clinton Sponsler

Michael Clinton Sponsler of Enola died May 26, 2016. He was born March 3, 1983, to Dennis and Debra (Crone) Sponsler of Mechanicsburg.  He was married to Lara (Minster) Sponsler for almost 11 happy years.

Michael graduated from Cumberland Valley High School in 2001 and from Shippensburg University in 2005. ...

May 25, 2016

John H. Ilgenfritz

A Good Guy -

J ohn H. Ilgenfritz, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at Holy Spirit Hospital while being comforted by his loving family on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.  John was born on...

May 24, 2016

Tilly Carol (Cohen) Kolus

Tilly Carol Kolus, the patient wife of Howard Kolus and the loving mother of  Derrick and Cheryl Kolus, died at home in Mechanicsburg in the late afternoon of May 24 of cardiac arrest. Thus, she valiantly concluded an eight-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Tilly was 85 years old.

This...

May 19, 2016

Pauline “Sis” Elizabeth (Martin) Knisely

Pauline “Sis” Elizabeth (Martin) Knisely, age 93, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Bowmansdale, PA, died at the Church of God Home in Carlisle on Thursday, May 19, 2016.  Pauline was born on Tuesday, April 7, 1923, in Bowmansdale to the late Leslie J. Martin and Sarah “Sadie” (Hibner) Martin.  Pauline...