All Obituaries

Elizabeth “Betty” (Dudeck) Gora Elizabeth “Betty” (Dudeck) Gora, age 70, of Mechanicsburg, PA, lost her 5 ½ year battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in the comfort of her own home with family by her side. Born on Thursday, October 11, 1951 in Wilkes Barre, PA, Betty was the youngest of three children of the late John Dudeck and Helen (Sieniawski) Dudeck. Betty was raised and educated in Wilkes Barre, graduating from Plains Memorial High...

Faye Louise (Scheffer) Williams Faye’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. Faye’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Faye’s full obituary once posted, view her memorial video, offer...

Craig Alan Irvin Craig Alan Irvin, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Shiremanstown, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022.  Craig was born on Thursday, December 5, 1946, in Harrisburg to the late William Henry Irvin and Dorothea Elizabeth (Bickert) Irvin.  In addition to his parents, Craig is preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Irvin. Craig’s survivors include his two sons, Neal Whitney Irvin and Christopher Alan Irvin, both of Mechanicsburg; his brother, William...

James “Jim” Francis Layden James “Jim” Francis Layden, age 82, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022.  Jim was born on Monday, December 4, 1939, in Jamesville, WI to the late Edward Joseph Layden and Esther (Wik) Layden.  In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his five siblings: John Layden, Margaret Spangler, Norma Smisky, Claire Cunningham and Mildred Layden. Jim’s survivors include his wife of 63 years,...

Lindsay Maresa Bowen A Loving Mother - Lindsay Maresa Bowen, age 29, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.  Lindsay was born on Wednesday, March 31, 1993, in Harrisburg to Greg Burnette Bowen, Jr. and Teresa Lynn (Huffman) Bowen.   Lindsay’s survivors include her fiancé, Randy Jacobs of Mechanicsburg; her father, Greg Bowen and wife, Angela, of Mechanicsburg; her mother, Teresa Bowen and boyfriend, Walter Aumick, of...

Edna Rebecca (Eberly) Thrush Edna Rebecca Thrush, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Services in Carlisle, after a battle with Alzheimers/Dementia and cancer.  She is resting and rejoicing in the eternal arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Edna was born on Sunday, December 8, 1929, in Upper Darby to the late Frank H. Eberly and Edna Rebecca (Muehling) Eberly.  She was a gracious and loving mother to her...

Richard Edward Lenker Enjoyed a Good Conversation - Richard Edward Lenker, age 65, of Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022.  Richard was born on Tuesday, March 19, 1957, in Mechanicsburg to George “Pete” William Lenker, Sr. and the late Ruth Naomi (Harro) Lenker.  In addition to his mother, Richard is preceded in death by his two sisters, Dorothy “Dottie” (Lenker) Traver and Judy Lenker. Richard’s survivors include his father, George...

Joy Ellen (Duncan) Lucas Joy Ellen (Duncan) Lucas, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022.  Joy was born on Monday, March 31, 1941, in Mechanicsburg to the late Lawrence Woodrow Duncan and Mary Alberta (Hammaker) Kimmel.  Joy was the widow of Foster “Sam” Lloyd Lucas, Sr., whom she married on April 15, 1959, and who died on July 21, 1992.  In addition to her parents and husband, Joy is preceded in death by her four brothers: Aaron Duncan,...

Hilda Yolanda (Zayas) Johnson Hilda Yolanda (Zayas) Johnson, age 74, of Mechanicsburg, “slipped the surly bonds of Earth” on Thursday, May 5, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Hilda is preceded in death by her parents, Pedro Zayas and Ramona (Ramos) Zayas, and her sister-in-law, Nancy Bothwell. Born to Ramona and Pedro Zayas in Patillas, Puerto Rico on Thursday, September 11, 1947, Hilda is survived by her wife of 26 years, Marilyn Lumley; her son,...

Martha "Marty" Jane (Stepp) Ort A Very Generous Person - Martha “Marty” Jane (Stepp) Ort, age 75, of Steelton, passed away at home on Thursday, May 5, 2022.  Marty was born on Thursday, January 23, 1947, in Harrisburg to the late Paul Elwood Stepp and Esther Louise (Beistline) Stepp.  Marty was the widow of Clair William Ort, whom she married on May 10, 1969, and who died on December 16, 2021.  In addition to her parents and husband, Marty is preceded...