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Paul Patrick Getz Paul’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. Paul’s family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg.  Read Paul’s full obituary once posted, share your memories and photos, offer your condolences, and...

Frank Edward Siemon, Sr. A Simple Guy - Frank Edward Siemon, Sr., age 72, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Middletown, NY, the city where he and his wife raised their two sons, was embraced by his wife in Heaven on Sunday, October 20, 2019.  Frank was born on Monday, February 3, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Francis Anthony Siemon and Agnes Elizabeth (McDonald) Siemon.  Frank was the widower of Gloria Ann (Petliski) Siemon, whom he married on June 29, 1968, and who died on...

May Lavina (Cowan) Ryan A Friend to Everyone - May Lavina (Cowan) Ryan, age 95, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Derry, Westmoreland County, passed away at home on Sunday, October 20, 2019.  May was born on Saturday, February 2, 1924 in Derry to the late Harry Cowan and Clara Bell (Long) Cowan.  She was the widow of Robert “Bob” B. Ryan, whom she married on July 6, 1951, and who died on June 2, 1996.  May’s survivors include her two sons: Timothy...

Violet Marie (Fearnbaugh) Ritter Violet Marie (Fearnbaugh) Ritter, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.  Violet was born on Monday, December 6, 1926 in Mechanicsburg to the late George William Fearnbaugh and Hattie Mae (Wagner) Fearnbaugh.  Violet was the widow of Samuel “Sam” McCellan Ritter, whom she married on July 3, 1945, and who died on November 23, 2009.  In addition to her parents and husband, Violet is preceded in death by...

Gloria Jean (Burkhart) Jones Devoted Wife and Mother - Gloria Jean (Burkhart) Jones, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Lancaster, was reunited with her husband and son on Monday, October 14, 2019.  Gloria was born on Sunday, January 23, 1927 in Lancaster to the late Samuel Groff Burkhart and Elizabeth Grace (Somerfield) Burkhart.  Gloria was the widow of Charles Edward “Tremendous” Jones, whom she married on January 29, 1948, and who died on October 16,...

Glenda “Susie” Mary (Zeigler) Gephart Family was Her Greatest Treasure - Glenda “Susie” Mary (Zeigler) Gephart, age 64, of Mechanicsburg, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, October 10, 2019.  Glenda was born on Saturday, November 13, 1954 in Mechanicsburg to the late Glenn Zeigler and Mary Frances (Meredith) Zeigler.  In addition to her parents, Glenda is preceded in death by her three brothers: Donald Zeigler, Dave Zeigler, Marlin...

Pierce Boynton MacKay Touched an Overwhelming Amount of Lives - Pierce Boynton MacKay, age 77, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of St. Paul, MN and Cleveland, OH, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.  Pierce was born on Wednesday, January 28, 1942 in Minneapolis to the late John Grant MacKay, Sr. and Rhoda Elizabeth (Pierce) MacKay.  In addition to his parents, Pierce is preceded in death by his two brothers: John Grant MacKay, Jr. and David Scott...

Frances H. (Heberlig) Lusk Frances “Fran” Jean (Heberlig) Lusk, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, was reunited with her loving husband in heaven on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.  Fran was born on Saturday, September 6, 1930 in Carlisle to the late Harry Earl Heberlig and Mary Catherine (Peffer) Heberlig.  Fran was the widow of Horace Ward “Doc” Lusk, whom she married on December 6, 1952, and who died on January 3, 2018.  In addition to her parents and husband,...

Randall “Randy” Wallace Hicks A Humble Man - Randall “Randy” Wallace Hicks, age 69, of Leland, NC, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.  Randy was born on Monday, July 17, 1950 in Lancaster to the late Wallace C. Hicks, Jr and Bertha Irene (Fake) Hicks. In addition to his parents, Randy is preceded in death by his sister, Judith “Judy” Hitz. Randy’s survivors include his companion of many years, Ruth...

Lucy Starr (Stoner) Coover Shared Her Talents With Others - Lucy Starr (Stoner) Coover, age 76, of Mechanicsburg passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday, September 30, 2019, after a long illness.  Lucy was born on Saturday, November 21, 1942 in Hershey to the late Robert Titus Stoner and Charlotte Jane (Starr) Stoner. Lucy’s survivors include her husband of 55 years, Harold Eugene Coover; her three children: Jane Coover and her significant other,...