Obituaries

Oct 23, 2013

Richard “Rich” Alan Lopez

“Pappy Daycare” -

Richard “Rich” Alan Lopez, 67, of Mechanicsburg , died peacefully at Holy Spirit Hospital and surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 23, 2013.  He...

Oct 23, 2013

L. Derick Hambright

A Playful Prankster -

L. Derick Hambright, 53, of Mechanicsburg , died at Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle on Wednesday, October 23, 2013.  He was born in Mechanicsburg, son of the late Walter Hambright and Claire (Derrick) Hambright.

Derick’s survivors include his cousin, Ginny...

Oct 17, 2013

John Leon McWilliams

Enjoyed His Niece -

John Leon McWilliams, 60, of Mechanicsburg , died at home on Thursday, October 17, 2013.  He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, June 23, 1953, son of the late Jacob Leon...

Oct 15, 2013

Eugene “Bud” L. Quigley

Loved to Fix & Tinker -

Eugene “Bud” L. Quigley, 86, of Mechanicsburg , and formerly of Duncannon , died peacefully at Select Specialty Hospital on Tuesday, October...

Oct 8, 2013

Harriet Louise (Baker) Kinard

Loved Beach Island -

Harriet Louise (Baker) Kinard, 81, of Mechanicsburg , died peacefully at Golden Living Center on Tuesday, October 8, 2013.  She was born in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, June 1, 1932, daughter of the late Harold Baker and Ethel (Sherman) Baker.  Harriet...

Oct 8, 2013

Arlene Lucinda (Reitz) Trouton

Independent Lady with a Green Thumb -

Arlene Lucinda (Reitz) Trouton, 89, of Mechanicsburg , died at Messiah Village on Tuesday, October 8, 2013.  She was born in Washington Township, on Tuesday, January 8, 1924, daughter of the late Harvey E. Reitz and Alice N.M....

Oct 6, 2013

Claire Marie (Cressman) McVitty

Claire Marie (Cressman) McVitty, 96, of Mechanicsburg , died at Bethany Village on Sunday, October 6, 2013.  She was born in Bloomsburg, on Thursday, June 28, 1917, daughter of the late Paul L. Cressman, Sr. and Lenora (LeClaire) Cressman.  Claire was the widow of Lawrence F. McVitty.

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Oct 2, 2013

Lloyd Gilbert, Sr.

Great Husband & Father -

Lloyd Gilbert, Sr. 84, of St. Davids , and formerly of Mechanicsburg , died at home and surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. He was born in Kelmer, AL, on Sunday, March 3, 1929, son...

Sep 28, 2013

Mearl E. Hair

A Practical Man -

Mearl E. Hair, 74, of Mechanicsburg , died at Manor Care Health Services, Carlisle on Saturday, September 28, 2013.  He was born in Mechanicsburg on Wednesday, November 23, 1938, son of the late John Russell Hair and Mary (Stough) Hair.

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Sep 21, 2013

Doris May (Pilgrim) Hassler

Home was her Bastillion -

Doris May (Pilgrim) Hassler, 87, of Mechanicsburg , and formerly of Chambersburg , died at Messiah Village on Saturday, September 21, 2013.  She was born in Chambersburg, on Saturday, February 13, 1926, daughter of the late Clarence Eber...

Sep 16, 2013

Robert “Bob” William Hebbard

Robert William Hebbard, 80, of Mechanicsburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 16, 2013.  He was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, on July 5, 1933, son of the late Richard Montgomery Hebbard and Eleanor (Carroll) Hebbard.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Nancy...

Sep 16, 2013

Grace Marie (Ferraro) Kothos

Always Neatly Dressed -

Grace Marie (Ferraro) Kothos, 94, of Mechanicsburg , and formerly of Pittsburgh , died at Holy Spirit Hospital on Monday, September 16, 2013.  She was born in Brookville, on Friday, October 25, 1918, daughter of the late Louis J....

Sep 16, 2013

Edwin “Stan” Stanton Hammond

SETI Institute -

Edwin “Stan” Stanton Hammond, 74, of Mechanicsburg , died peacefully at Hershey Medical Center on Monday, September 16, 2013.  He was born in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, November 22, 1938, son of...

Sep 15, 2013

Janet Therese (Melodini) Tagg

Janet Therese (Melodini) Tagg, 60, of Mechanicsburg , died peacefully at home on Sunday, September 15, 2013. She was born in Harrisburg, on June 3, 1953, daughter of Jean (Lanza) Melodini and the late Americo P. Melodini.

Janet is survived by her husband, Stephen M. Tagg whom...

Sep 14, 2013

Mary Virginia (Wenrich) Richards

A Beautiful Woman -

Mary Virginia (Wenrich) Richards, 94, of Camp Hill , died at Thornwald Home in Carlisle on Saturday, September 14, 2013.  She was born in Harrisburg, on Thursday, March 13, 1919, daughter of the late Wilkins G. Wenrich and Bertha A. (Miller)...

Sep 9, 2013

CMDR Max David Marbain , USN (Ret.)

CMDR Max David Marbain, USN (Ret.) died on Monday, September 9, 2013 after a long battle with cancer.  He was 77.

He was born to Angelyn and Max Marbain in Danby, Missouri, where he grew up and was graduated from Festus High School in Festus, Missouri. ...

Sep 7, 2013

Harold “Les” Leslie Manning

Always Stayed Busy -

Harold “Les” Leslie Manning, 86, of Mechanicsburg , died at home on Saturday, September 7, 2013.  He was born in Newport, on Monday, June 27, 1927, son of the late Frank Earl Manning and Anna (Newlin) Manning.  Les was the husband...

Sep 6, 2013

Clara N. Kaspar

Clara N. Kaspar, 91, of Mechanicsburg , died peacefully at home on Friday, September 6, 2013.  She was born in New Philadelphia, PA, on Tuesday, August 29, 1922, daughter of the late Frank Nawrocki and Mary (Margalavage) Nawrocki.

Clara’s survivors include her loving...

Sep 5, 2013

Robert “Bob” Lee Alford, Sr.

Japanese Occupation Duty -

Robert “Bob” Alford, Sr., 87, of Camp Hill , died at home on Thursday, September 5, 2013.  He was born on a farm in Osmond, Nebraska, on Wednesday, May 19,...

Aug 31, 2013

Alice “Freda” Alfreda (Walker) Hess

30 Year Messiah Gift Shop Volunteer -

Alice “Freda” Alfreda (Walker) Hess, 94, of Mechanicsburg, died peacefully at Holy Spirit Hospital on Saturday, August 31, 2013.  She was born in Harrisburg, on Sunday, March...