Obituaries

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...

May 18, 2016

Donald “Don” Clair Heckman

Avid Outdoorsman and Wildlife Conservationist -

Donald “Don” Clair Heckman, age 69, of Camp Hill, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 18, 2016.  Don was born on Wednesday, August 21, 1946, in Lewistown, PA to...

May 16, 2016

Virginia “Ginny” (Baughman) Bonarrigo

Dedicated to Her Family and Church -

Virginia “Ginny” (Baughman) Bonarrigo, age 93, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at Church of God Home with her family by her side on Monday, May 16, 2016.  Ginny was born on...

May 16, 2016

Margaret (McNamara) Cassidy

Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother –

Margaret (McNamara) Cassidy, age 96, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, went home peacefully with family her side on Monday, May 16, 2016.  Margaret was born on Tuesday, January 27, 1920, in...

May 14, 2016

Stephen Charles Pelletiere

Loving Husband and Father -

Stephen Charles Pelletiere, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, died at Holy Spirit Hosptial on Saturday, May 14, 2016.  Stephen was born on Friday, March 4, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Stephen George...

May 14, 2016

Frederick “Fred” R. Pracht, Jr.

Loved to Volunteer -

Frederick “Fred” R. Pracht, Jr., age 82, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Mill Valley, CA, passed away peacefully with family by his side in his own home on Saturday, May 14, 2016.  Fred was born on Monday, January 29, 1934, in San...

May 4, 2016

Thelma Gertrude Ritchey

Thelma Gertrude Ritchey, 98 of Mechanicsburg died early Wednesday morning May 4, 2016. She was born March 27, 1918 in Altoona a daughter of the late Amos Ross and Annie Myrtle (Tilson) Wolfe. She married Francis I. Ritchey, Jr. on June 30, 1937 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on...

May 4, 2016

Joel “JT” Thomas Sigman

Family Was His Focus -

Joel “JT” Thomas Sigman, age 65, of Carlisle, was embraced by Jesus while feeling his family’s love on Wednesday, May 4, 2016.  Joel was born on Saturday, May 27, 1950, in Mechanicsburg...

May 3, 2016

Jay E. Hoy

Would Help Anyone -

Jay E. Hoy, age 82, of Carlisle, departed for the eternal hunting grounds while being comforted by the love of his wife on Tuesday,...

May 3, 2016

The Story of Rose Marie and Mary Teresa Olsen

William Christopher and Betania Marie Olsen invite you to celebrate the lives of our baby girls, who are now in the hands of our Lord, and would like to share their story with you.

Our baby girls’ names are Rose Marie and Mary Teresa...

May 3, 2016

Robert “Bobby” T. Williams

World War II Veteran -

Robert T. Williams, known to his good friends as “Bobby”, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.  He was born on Sunday, December 12, 1920 and was the widower of Carula Irene...

May 2, 2016

Paul Eugene Jones

A Good Man -

Paul Eugene Jones, age 89, of Okeechobee, FL, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, PA, died at the Hamrick Home of Hospice of Okeechobee on Monday, May 2, 2016.  Paul was born on Saturday, March 12,...

May 2, 2016

Sandra Marie (Korb) Lubrani

Loving Mother and Grandmother -

Sandra Marie (Korb) Lubrani, age 77, of Mechanicsburg, PA, went home on Monday, May 2, 2016.  Sandra was born on Wednesday, August 31, 1938, in Traverse City, MI to the late Adolf...

May 1, 2016

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Loved Laughing with Family and Friends -

Joanne Mary (Messina) Cave, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Hermitage, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 1, 2016, after a...

May 1, 2016

George I. Amsbaugh

Hard-Working and Strong-Willed -

George I. Amsbaugh, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at home on Sunday, May 1, 2016.  George was born on Sunday, March 28, 1937, in Etters,...

Apr 28, 2016

Francis “Bud” Steven Shenk II

Easy- Going and Kind -

Francis “Bud” Steven Shenk II, age 38, of Moorhead, MN, and formerly of Shamokin, PA, passed away unexpectedly at Sanford Medical...

Apr 26, 2016

Elizabeth “Lisa” Ann (Pasco) Elmore

Animal Lover and Rescuer -

Elizabeth “Lisa” Ann (Pasco) Elmore, age 56, of Reading, and formerly of Camp Hill, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.  Lisa was born on Thursday, December 3,...

Apr 24, 2016

Timothy “Tim” Scott Snell

A Kind-Hearted Man -

Timothy “Tim” Scott Snell, age 54, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home among his beloved family and dogs on Sunday, April 24, 2016.  Tim was born on Tuesday, March 20, 1962 in York to Doris (Montgomery) Snell and the late Donald Eugene Snell....