All Obituaries

Patricia “Pat” A. (Powley) Nissel Pat’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. Pat’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Pat’s full obituary once posted, view her memorial...

Frank Sample Cockrell, Jr. Frank’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. Frank’s family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Frank’s full obituary once posted, view his memorial video, offer...

Mary J. Sheriff Mary Josephine (Bishop) Sheriff, age 94, of Carlisle, passed at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle on Monday, April 12, 2021.  Mary was born on Friday, October 29, 1926, in Mechanicsburg to the late William Earl Bishop and Helen Irene (Hertzler) Bishop.  Mary was the widow of Seth Raymond Sheriff, Sr., whom she married on March 27, 1948, and who died on February 11, 2004.  In addition to her parents and husband, Mary is preceded in death...

Joanne Marie (Bonewitz) Reed A Talented Artist - Joanne Marie (Bonewitz) Reed, age 85, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at Transitions of Gettysburg on Saturday, April 10, 2021.  Joanne was born on Sunday, June 23, 1935, in Reinerton to the late Chester L. Bonewitz and Anna L. (Spittle) Fox.  In addition to her parents, Joanne is preceded in death by her son, Brian Reed, who passed on March 24, 2018. Joanne’s survivors include her husband of 67 years, Richard...

Judith “Judy” Eileen (Reams) McClain A Beacon of Light and Positive Energy - Our beloved mother passed peacefully, in the arms of her three children, on Saturday, April 10, 2021, aged 80. Known to all of our friends as “Mom”; she was a beacon of light, positivity and personality.  She would always ask to give all she knew and met a “hug”! Mom was an avid sports fan, having played on championship high school basketball, fast pitch softball (3rd...

Howard “Howie” Norman Motter A Heart of Gold - Howard “Howie” Norman Motter, age 63, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Vineland, NJ, passed away at home on Saturday, April 10, 2021.  Howie was born on Thursday, June 13, 1957, in Vineland, NJ to the late Marlin Motter and Catherine (Campbell) Motter.  In addition to his parents, Howie is preceded in death by his four siblings: Charles Motter, Marlin Motter, Wayne Motter, Sharon Cox; and his beloved feline...

Arvella “Arvy” Olive (Bordner) Grimm The Family Historian - Arvella “Arvy” Olive (Bordner) Grimm, age 94, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021.  Arvy was born on Tuesday, November 9, 1926, in Hunters Station to the late Clarence Fredrick Bordner and Verna Mae (Raker) Bordner-Paul.  Arvy was the widow of Allen Lee Grimm, whom she married on May 3, 1947, and who died on June 14, 2018.  In addition to her parents and husband, Arvy is...

Robert “Bob” Charles Egley Robert “Bob” Charles Egley, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021.  Bob was born on Thursday, September 3, 1942 in Newport News, VA to the late Henry Dean Egley and Dorothy Jean (Williamson) Egley.  Bob’s survivors include his wife of 33 years, Audrey Ellen (Green) Egley; his five children: Jodie Browne and husband, Curtis, of Sherman, CT, Kelly Wharton and husband, Barry, Mechanicsburg, PA,...

Ward Lewis Ver Hage A Quiet & Intellectual Man - Ward Lewis Ver Hage, age 87, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021.  Ward was born on Friday, April 7, 1933, in Zeeland, MI to the late Earl Ver Hage and Thelma (Dykman) Ver Hage.  Ward was the widower of Mary Doris (Holt) Ver Hage, whom he married on December 27, 1957, and who died on January 16, 2004.  In addition to his parents and wife, Ward is preceded in death by his sister, Norma...

Yvonne “Potato” Marie (Groft) Bollendorf A Selfless, Gentle Spirit - Yvonne “Potato” Marie (Groft) Bollendorf, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021.  Yvonne was born on Monday, June 12, 1939, in Columbia to the late Ambrose Edward Groft and Gretna Lillian (Keller) Groft.  Yvonne was the widow of Joseph Matthais Bollendorf, who died on December 19, 1997.  In addition to her parents and husband, Yvonne is preceded in death...