Ira "I.S." Eberly, III

Ira Shuey (I.S.) Eberly, 86, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, friend, and dog lover, passed away peacefully at Bethany Village on November 9, 2026. He was born in Mechanicsburg, PA on September 21, 1940, to the late Ira Shuey Eberly II and Anna Mary (Fitting) Eberly. I.S. grew up around the family lumber business, graduating from Mechanicsburg High School and Bucknell University before serving in the U.S. Army. He then returned home to take over Eberly Lumber, established by his great-grandfather Levi F. Eberly in 1860, where he and his brother, Lee, proudly served as fifth-generation owners until its closing in 2015. Deeply active in the industry, he was a dedicated member of the Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation (LMC) network. Continuing a legacy spanning generations, he also served on the board of First Bank & Trust.

On top of his passion for the lumber business, he was devoted to providing for his family. Appreciated for his humor and quick wit, he loved sitting on the porch of his Stone Harbor beach house with a good book or The Wall Street Journal, and a dog at his side (or barking at the neighbors).

I.S. and his wife, Tita, loved traveling together and hosting gatherings, from legendary Eberly Christmas parties to memorable Stone Harbor New Year's celebrations. He will best be remembered sitting at the head of the table with champagne or a martini in hand, surrounded by friends, family, and great food. He was a long-time member of the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor (YCSH), where he loved dining with bayside sunsets in the background. Over the years, he brought that same camaraderie to his poker, tennis, and stock market crews, as well as most recently the Wednesday Mechanicsburg Men's Club gang.

I.S. is survived by his wife, Tita (Hershner) Eberly; his three daughters, Ilka Eberly (Keith), Ingrid Eberly (Liz), and Ilene Eberly (Dan); his grandchildren, Clyde, Eli, Ivy, and Alex; his brother, Lee; and his two nieces, Noel and Courtney. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered.

The family extends a heartfelt thanks to his dedicated caregiver, Carol Rudy, and to all the exceptional doctors, nurses, and staff at Bethany Village.

All are welcome to join I.S’s family at his celebration of life open house on Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a time of remembrance at 12:30 p.m. at Buhrig’s Gathering Place, 25 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, (717) 766-3421 (next to Buhrig Funeral & Cremation).

He supported a variety of local organizations over the years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Simpson Public Library or the Mechanicsburg Fire Department, at 53 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

I.S.’s family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral & Cremation in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read I.S.’s full obituary, view his memorial video and photograph, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign his official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.