All Obituaries

Michael Arnold Kennedy   Michael’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.   Michael’s family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg.  Read Michael’s full obituary once posted, share your memories and photos,...

George Alfred Uhler, Jr. Had a Big Heart - George Alfred Uhler, Jr., age 85, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, December 4, 2019.  George was born on Saturday, August 4, 1934 in Renovo to the late George Alfred Uhler, Sr. and Alice Rose (Brown) Uhler.  In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his sister, A. “Ginny” Virginia Bemiller. George’s survivors include his three children: Rodney “Rod” G....

James “Jim” Lane Jim’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. Jim’s family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg.  Read Jim’s full obituary once posted, share your memories and photos, offer your condolences,...

Richard “Dick” Maxwell Johnston Kind & Generous - Richard “Dick” Maxwell Johnston, age 97, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019.  Dick was born on Tuesday, September 5, 1922 in Harrisburg to the late Maxwell David Johnston and Anna (Chiara) Johnston.  In addition to his parents, Dick is preceded in death by his sister. Dick’s survivors include his wife of 73 years, Dortheda (Geib) Johnston; his nephew-in-law, Edward...

Matthew “Matt” Lawrence Giles Lived Life to the Fullest - Matthew “Matt” Lawrence Giles, age 37, of Mechanicsburg, was embraced by his family in Heaven on Thursday, November 28, 2019.  Matt was born on Thursday, August 19, 1982 in Harrisburg to Ronnie “Ron” Giles and Rebecca “Becky” J. (Eakin) Giles.  He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Russell and Margaret Eakin. Matt’s survivors include his fiancée,...

Elizabeth “Betsy” (Kirk) Drayer Elizabeth “Betsy” (Kirk) Drayer, age 73, of Enola, died at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.  Betsy was born on Friday, August 16, 1946 in Harrisburg to the late George Samuel Kirk, Sr. and Edith (Rigby) Kirk.  Betsy was the widower Edwin “Barry” Drayer, whom she married on January 7, 1965, and who died on March 10, 2006.  In addition to her parents and husband, Betsy is preceded in death by her infant...

Gerald “Jerry” D. Rasmus Gerald "Jerry" D. Rasmus, 73, of Camp Hill PA, passed from his home into the loving arms of His Lord and Savior on November 25, 2019 following a long battle with cancer. Born September 18, 1946, in Nanticoke, PA to Felix and Blanche Rasmus, Jerry graduated from Blain Union High School in 1964. After marrying his high school sweetheart and while raising four young children, Jerry graduated from Elizabethtown College. A few years later, Jerry...

Carmen (Nowell) Wagner Carmen (Nowell) Wagner, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, died peacefully at home on Saturday, November 23, 2019.  Carmen was born on Sunday, April 14, 1929 in Denton, MD to the late W. Earle Nowell and Huldah (Swann) Sparks.  Carmen was the widow of Paul Leroy Wagner, whom she married on July 8, 1949, and who died on July 20, 1994.  In addition to her parents and husband, Carmen is preceded in death by her step-father, H. Thawley Sparks and her...

Walda Marguerite (Darring) Ansel Walda Marguerite Darring Ansel peacefully completed her earthly life on November 22, 2019.  She was born in New Orleans April 2, 1932, the daughter of the late Walter and Eulalie Darring.  She is survived by her children Robin Cilmi (John) of North Carolina; Robert (Kathy) of Carlisle; Rhonda Schneider (John) of Alaska; Tammy Williams (Dave) of State College; Rory of Mechanicsburg; Rod (Barbara) of Carlisle; Ross (Amy) of Elizabethtown; Nikki of...

Alvin Lloyd Wiest A Man of High Character - Alvin Lloyd Wiest, age 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle on Friday, November 22, 2019.  Alvin was born on Wednesday, July 11, 1928 in Millersburg to the late Michael Albert Wiest and Elsie Haldeman (Showers) Wiest.  In addition to his parents, Alvin is preceded in death by his son, Timothy E. Wiest; and his seven siblings: Albert Wiest, Glenn Wiest, Robert Wiest, Florence...