Obituaries

Jan 11, 2016

Clara Irene (Smyser) Shopp

“Wish I had a Wendy’s Frosty”

Clara Irene (Smyser) Shopp, age 99, of Mechanicsburg died at Carlisle Regional Medical Center on Monday, January 11, 2016, after a brief illness.  Clara was born on Monday, October 30, 1916...

Jan 7, 2016

Anna “Tiny” Mae (Barrick) Trace

A Very Green Thumb and Hearty Laugh -

Anna “Tiny” Mae (Barrick) Trace, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, died at home on Thursday, January 7, 2016.  Anna was born on Tuesday, July 28, 1925 in Bloserville, PA...

Jan 7, 2016

Collin “Hep”Hassler Hepford, Jr.

Devoted, Loving Family Man and Dedicated Police Officer -

Collin “Hep” Hassler Hepford, Jr., age 65, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Davis County, UT, died peacefully and surrounded by his loving family at Holy Spirit Hospital on...

Jan 4, 2016

Francis “Frank” R. Kumler

Gardening and Dahlia Enthusiast -

Francis R. “Frank” Kumler, 86, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully in his favorite easy chair while watching the morning news on Monday, January 4, 2016, at his home in Messiah Village.

Jan 3, 2016

Chester “Chet” Lee Heikel, Jr.

Loved Little League Baseball -

Chester “Chet” Heikel, Jr., age 77, of Enola, and formerly of Mechanicsburg and Shiremanstown, went home, surrounded by family, to be with the Lord on Sunday, January...

Dec 31, 2015

Jennings “Jen” Franklin Hooven

Veteran and Longtime Railroad Worker -

Jennings “Jen” Franklin Hooven, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, died at Carlisle Regional Medical Center on Thursday, December 31, 2015.  Jen was born on Tuesday, September 29, 1931 in York, PA to...

Dec 29, 2015

Kevin Murray Smith, Sr.

A True Storyteller -

Kevin M. Smith, Sr. died gloriously in battle in the early morning rain on December 29, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones.  Ultimately overwhelmed by superior numbers-- but never superior forces, as no such beast exists-- his enemies should remain vigilant, and his...

Dec 25, 2015

James “Jim” Clark Hoover, Sr.

Best Gift Giver -

James “Jim” Clark Hoover, Sr., age 69, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Sunbury, PA died at Select Specialty Hospital on Friday, December 25, 2015.  Jim was born on Monday, September 30, 1946,...

Dec 24, 2015

Sandra “Sandi” Ruth Lloyd

Teacher, Traveler, and Theatre Lover -

Sandra “Sandi” Ruth Lloyd, age 63, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Ewing, NJ died at West Shore Hospital on Thursday, December 24, 2015.  Sandi was born on Sunday, November 30, 1952...

Dec 24, 2015

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Jane (Rondish) MacLuskie

N urse and Caretaker -

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Jane (Rondish) MacLuskie, age 82, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Reading, died at ManorCare Health Services - Camp Hill, on Thursday, December 24, 2015.  Gwen was...

Dec 23, 2015

Jeannie Marie (Richwine) Geedy

Proud Firefighter, Volunteer, and Supportive Mom -

Jeannie Marie (Richwine) Geedy, age 58, of Mifflintown, and formerly of Cumberland County, died peacefully at home with her husband by her side on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, after a...

Dec 23, 2015

Ralph Donald Reed

A Man of Great Integrity -

Ralph Donald Reed, age 92, of Shiremanstown, died peacefully in his sleep at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, December 23, 2015.  Ralph was born on Friday, August 17, 1923 in...

Dec 22, 2015

Billy Joe Dye

“No Problem” -

Billy Joe Dye, age 72, of Mechanicsburg, died at Holy Spirit Hospital on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.  Billy was born on Friday, October 8, 1943 in Wellington, KY to the late Ed Dye and Mildred...

Dec 13, 2015

Mark Lamont Bowman-Swift

Mark Lamont Bowman-Swift, age 59, of Carlisle, died at home on Sunday, December 13, 2015.  Mark was born on Friday, August 3, 1956 in Harrisburg to the late Jesse L. Bowman and Carlyn (Crone) Bowman.  In addition to his parents, Mark is preceded in death by his son, David Lamont Bowman.

Dec 10, 2015

Edward “Ed” Leroy Rabenstein, Sr.

Stubborn to the End -

Edward “Ed” Leroy Rabenstein, Sr., age 63, of Mechanicsburg, passed peacefully at West Shore Hospital while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 10, 2015.  Ed was born on Wednesday, August 20, 1952 in Altoona to the late John Lee...

Dec 9, 2015

Kenneth Smith, Sr.

Kenneth Smith, Sr., age 70, of Carlisle, died at Holy Spirit Hospital on Wednesday, December 9, 2015.  Kenneth was born on Sunday, February 25, 1945, in Philadelphia to the late Sigmund Smith and Irene (Zodieko) Smith.  In addition to his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by his sister, Henrietta Loughlin.

Dec 7, 2015

Loy Richard Greene

Deeply Loving & Devoted Father -

Loy Richard Greene, age 99, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Shiremanstown, died at home at Bethany Village on Monday, December 7, 2015.  Loy was born on Monday, October 30, 1916 in Harrisburg...

Dec 6, 2015

Sandra (Hopkins) Alford

Gardening and Classical Music -

Sandra (Hopkins) Alford, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, died peacefully at home and surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 6, 2015.  Sandra was born on Tuesday, April 23, 1940 in Purley, England...

Dec 2, 2015

Patricia “Pat” Jean (Sechler) Neely

Focused on Others -

Patricia “Pat” Jean (Sechler) Neely, age 72, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Leetsdale, PA died peacefully at home and surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, after an eight-year-long...

Nov 30, 2015

William “Bill” Curtis Moats

Loved “His” B-29s -

William “Bill” Curtis Moats, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Camp Hill, died at Cumberland Crossings on Monday, November 30, 2015.  Bill was born on Wednesday, October 21, 1931 in Northampton, PA...