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Margaret “Marge” A. DeRolth Marge’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. Marge’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg.  Read Marge’s full obituary once posted, share your memories and photos, offer...

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

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

Patrick Edward McVay Sláinte - Patrick Edward McVay, age 72, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Johnstown, died at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tremont on Monday, March 11, 2019.  Patrick was born on Friday, January 10, 1947 in Johnstown to the late Peter Joseph McVay, Sr. and Eulalia Marie (Trexel) McVay.  In addition to his parents, Patrick is preceded in death by his three brothers, his three sisters and several of his beloved dogs who were waiting for him...

Raymond “Ray” Charles Rosnick Proud Lion with 54 Years of Service - Raymond “Ray” Charles Rosnick, age 87, of Mechanicsburg, PA and formerly of Uniontown, PA unexpectedly went home on Monday, March 11, 2019.  Ray was born on Tuesday, March 1, 1932 in Lamberton, PA to the late Samuel Rosnick and Anna (Smagner) Rosnick.  In addition to his parents, Ray is preceded in death by his great-grandson, John Kurhan, Jr.; his three brothers, and his two...

Dorothy Frassetta (Donahue) Creighton Dorothy Frassetta (Donahue) Creighton, age 89, of Mechanicsburg passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019.  Dorothy was born on Tuesday, February 18, 2019 in Syracuse, NY to the late John Leo Donahue, Sr. and Mary Isabel (Drum) Donahue.  Dorothy was the widow of John Patrick Frassetta, whom she married on February 11, 1950, and who died on February 10, 2004.  In addition to her parents and first husband, Dorothy is preceded in death by her...

Sharon Ileen Thorpe Sharon Ileen Thorpe, age 67, of Harrisburg, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 10, 2019.  Sharon was born on Monday, March 19, 1951 in Harrisburg to the late Robert Forrest Thorpe, Sr. and Anna Mae (Walker) Thorpe Besser.  In addition to her parents, Sharon is preceded in death by her brothers:  Donald Lee Thorpe and Robert Forrest Thorpe, Jr. Sharon’s survivors include her brother,...

Derryk Elliott Southard Derryk Elliott Southard, whose parents wished for a baby, but to whom God gave an angel instead, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Derryk is survived by his parents: Dannie Michael Southard and Leigh Brooke Patrick of Harrisburg, PA; his sister, Kimberlyn Rose Southard of Clayton, NC; his maternal grandparents, Garland and Karen Patrick of Lake Grove, NY; his paternal grandmother, Carol and Danny Voelker, of Middletown, PA; his paternal grandfather, Dannie...

Kenneth “Kenny” Roy Hetzel Kenneth “Kenny” Roy Hetzel, age 70, of Mechanicsburg passed away at home on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.  Kenny was born on Saturday, June 26, 1948 in Wilkinsburg to the late Clarence Lewis Hetzel and Hazel Ruth (Kring) Hetzel.  Kenny was the widower of Cassandra “Sandy” Ruth Eckrich, whom he married on June 26, 1995 and who died on December 4, 2017. Kenny’s survivors include his brother, Melvin Hetzel and his...

Margaretha “Margaret” Catharina (Willemsen) Betz Cherished Time with Grandchildren - Margaretha “Margaret” Catharina (Willemsen) Betz, age 87, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 4, 2019.  Margaret was born on Friday, March 4, 1932 in Arnhem, Netherlands to the late Willem Willemsen and Seimetje (Willemsen) Willemsen.  In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her brother,...