All Obituaries

Irene Mae (Kraft) Barnhart   Irene’s service information, full obituary, photographs, memorial video and portrait will be posted on our website once her family has finalized arrangements.  Please check our website again or feel free to call us at any time by dialing (717) 766-3421.   Irene’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg.  Read Irene’s full obituary once posted, share your memories and photos,...

Thelma I. (Miller) Sheely Queen of Avon and Dancing - Thelma I. (Miller) Sheely, age 92, of Bethany Towers in Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.  Thelma was born on Friday, February 4, 1927 in Carlisle to the late Scott Miller and Lilly Jane (Scheaffer) Miller.  Thelma was the widow of Robert “Bob” P. Sheely, Jr., whom she married on March 8, 1964, and who died on June 10, 2002.  In addition to her parents and husband, Thelma is...

Peggy Ann (Wertz) Hopple A Spirit for Charity - Peggy Ann (Wertz) Hopple, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Peggy was born on Sunday, January 12, 1941, in Mechanicsburg to the late Richard Wilbur Wertz, Sr. and Olive Pearl (Gates) Wertz Myers. Peggy’s survivors include her husband of 60 years, Gordon Keith Hopple, Sr.; her children: Gordon “Keith” Keith Hopple, Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Carlisle, Mark Benjamin Hopple and his wife,...

Carol Jean (Kegris) Morrow A Natural Caretaker - Carol Jean (Kegris) Morrow, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Carol was born on Friday, October 8, 1943 in Harrisburg to the late Albert Russell Kegris and Norma Ruth (Martz) Kegris Yost.  Carol’s survivors include her husband of 56 years, Robert “Bob” Eugene Morrow; her three daughters: Dianne McVey and her husband, Michael, of...

Roger William Crowl Loved His Family - Roger William Crowl, age 60, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Roger was born on Sunday, April 26, 1959 in Mechanicsburg to the late Marlin Preston Crowl and Kathryn Ellen (Snyder) Crowl. Roger’s survivors include his two sisters: Patricia Ann Conrad and her husband, Richard, of Hummelstown, Bonnie Lou Guyer of Mechanicsburg; his four nieces: Susan Ripley, Nancy Roeting, Judy Conrad,...

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Long) Hammond Dedicated Special Education Teacher - Patricia “Pat” Ann (Long) Hammond, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019.  Pat was born on Thursday, February 24, 1938 in Baltimore, MD to the late Carl Long and Ruth Iva (Dunlap) Long.  Pat was the widow of Edwin “Stan” Stanton Hammond, whom she married on August 22, 1961, and who died on September 16, 2013. Pat’s survivors include her two...

Michael Edward Donovan, Jr. An Exceptional Husband, Father, & Pappy - Michael Edward Donovan, Jr., age 68, of Shermans Dale, and formerly of Lock Haven, was embraced by his family in Heaven on Monday, June 10, 2019, following a brief illness.  Michael was born on Saturday, July 22, 1950 in Lock Haven to the late Michael Edward Donovan, Sr. and Margaret Helen (Lynch) Donovan.  In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by one of his family members, Danny...

Mark Duane Lewis Mark Duane Lewis, age 53, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home on Monday, June 10, 2019.  Mark was born on Monday, April 23, 1966 in Denver, CO to Dorothy Jean (Davis) Jones and the late Milton Lee Lewis.  Mark’s survivors include his wife of 30 years, Suzette Denise (Whigham) Lewis; his two sons: Marcus Lewis of Mechanicsburg, Jordan Lewis of Harrisburg; his step-son, David Whigham of Texas; his two sisters: Theresa Lewis-Da, Tiara Lewis; and several...

Stephen “Steve” Edward Schaefer Kind-Hearted Daredevil - Stephen “Steve” Edward Schaefer, age 62, of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, June 9, 2019.  Steve was born on Tuesday, December 4, 1956, in Harrisburg to Charles Louis Schaefer, Sr. and Joyce Arlene (Lucas) Schaefer. Steve’s survivors include his wife of 18 years, Deborah “Debbie” Ann (Siters) Schaefer; his parents, Charles and Joyce Schaefer, Sr. of...

Melvin Dale Collins Gave Generously - Melvin Dale Collins, age 86, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Butler, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 9, 2019.  Melvin was born on Sunday, January 29, 1933 in Butler to the late Elmer Eugene Collins and Sarah Ann (Hervey) Collins. In addition to his parents, Melvin is preceded in death by his three brothers: Elmer Collins, Ralph Collins and Richard Collins; and his beloved dachshund companion,...