Obituaries

Jun 19, 2013

L. Robert “ Bob” Thornton

Loved His Savior -

L. Robert “Bob” Thornton, 80, of Dillsburg, died peacefully and was welcomed into Heaven on June 19, 2013, after closing his final chapter with pancreatic cancer.  He was born in Mechanicsburg on...

Jun 18, 2013

John Michael Smith

He Was His Own Man -

John Michael Smith, 57, of Enola , died at home and surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 18, 2013.  He was born in Dover, on Sunday, December 11, 1955, son of Treva Loretta (Small) Smith and the late Wilbert John...

Jun 17, 2013

Aaron Clarence Kapp

Aaron C. Kapp, age 98, died suddenly on June 17, 2013. A resident of Chapel Pointe in Carlisle, Aaron was happily married for 73 years to the late Esther Hollinger Kapp and was the father of Sharon Gruver, deceased. His sons and daughters-in-law survive him: Kenneth Aaron Kapp of Kalapana, Hawaii, Dennis...

Jun 16, 2013

Daniel “Dan” Gregory McKay

Infectious Laugh -

Daniel “Dan” Gregory McKay, 51, of Mechanicsburg , died at home and surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 16, 2013, after a long battle...

Jun 16, 2013

Pearl Mildred (Bricker) Kingsborough

Pearl Mildred (Bricker) Kingsborough, 88, of Carlisle , and formerly of Dillsburg and Mechanicsburg , died at Carlisle Regional Medical Center on Sunday, June 16, 2013.  She was born in...

Jun 14, 2013

Merri Lynn (Dutra) Post

Merri Lynn (Dutra) Post, 60, of Mechanicsburg , died peacefully at ManorCare Health Services in Carlisle on Friday, June 14, 2013 after a spirited battle with cancer.  She was born in Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, on Wednesday, May 20, 1953 daughter of...

Jun 14, 2013

Brock William Earhart

Made People Smile -

Brock William Earhart, 38, of Mechanicsburg , and formerly of Richland , died peacefully at home on Friday, June 14, 2013.  He was born in...

Jun 13, 2013

Jeanette Louise (Bostdorf) Fenton

She Was Her Own Person -

Jeanette Louise (Bostdorf) Fenton, 79, of Newport, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, died at home and surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 13, 2013.  She was born in Harrisburg, on Thursday, June 29, 1933, daughter of...

Jun 13, 2013

Janet Laubach Bouvier

Beloved Teacher -

Janet Laubach Bouvier, 82, of Shiremanstown , died Thursday, June 13, 2013.  She was born in Benton on Thursday, November 27, 1930, daughter of the late Jonathan...

Jun 10, 2013

Ruth Irene (Dunkleberger) Cornman

Ruth Irene (Dunkleberger) Cornman, 90, of Carlisle , and formerly of Mechanicsburg , died peacefully at the Church of God Home in Carlisle on Monday, June 10, 2013.  She was born in New Kingstown, PA, on Tuesday, November 28, 1922, daughter of the late Loring S. Dunkleberger...

Jun 3, 2013

Harry Jasper Beshgetoorian, Jr.

Harry Jasper Beshgetoorian, Jr., 91, of Carlisle , and formerly of Philadelphia , died at Carlisle Regional Medical Center on Monday, June 3, 2013.  He was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on Tuesday, December 20, 1921, son of the late Harry Jasper Beshgetoorian and Lillian (Buchakian) Beshgetoorian. ...

Jun 2, 2013

Charles Samuel Alexander

Avid Golfer -

Charles Samuel Alexander, 80, of Mechanicsburg , died at home on Sunday, June 2, 2013.  He was born in Camp Hill, on Sunday, August 21, 1932 son of the late James G. Alexander and Mary E. (Ritter) Alexander.

Charles’s survivors include...

May 26, 2013

Walter “Walt” “Bud” George Rosendale

Humorous & Light-Hearted -

Walter “Walt” “Bud” George Rosendale, 88, of Mechanicsburg , died at home and surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 26, 2013.  He was born in Connellsville, on Tuesday, August 26, 1924, son of the late Walter Karl Rosendale...

May 25, 2013

Paul Clayton Hanlon

If I Can’t Fix It - It Ain’t Broke -

Paul Clayton Hanlon, 87, of Mechanicsburg , died peacefully at Holy Spirit Hospital on Saturday, May 25, 2013.  He was born in Harrisburg, on June 30, 1925, son of the late John Hanlon and Elizabeth (Yost)...

May 23, 2013

Helen Lucille (Garrison) Schardin

Generous Beyond Words -

Helen Lucille (Garrison) Schardin, 85, of Mechanicsburg , died peacefully at the Church of God Home in Carlisle on Thursday, May 23, 2013.  She was born in Marion, IN, on Monday,...

May 17, 2013

Laura “Nana” Elizabeth (Miller) Bare

Loving Mother -

Laura “Nana” Elizabeth (Miller) Bare, 93, of Mechanicsburg , and formerly of Cockleys Meadow , died peacefully at Holy...

May 15, 2013

Ralph P. Jones, Jr.

Wonderful & Loving -

Ralph P. Jones, Jr., 86, of Mechanicsburg , and formerly of Delaware County , Ohio, died peacefully and at...

May 14, 2013

Sue Ann Roth

Heart of Gold -

Sue Ann Roth, 62, of Carlisle , and formerly of Mechanicsburg , died at Holy Spirit Hospital on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.  She was born in Mechanicsburg, on Friday, April 20, 1951,...

May 13, 2013

Donald “Bud” Clinton Sponsler

The Perfect Pap Pap -

Donald “Bud” Clinton Sponsler, 86, of Mechanicsburg, PA , and formerly of Everett, PA , died peacefully at...

May 9, 2013

James “Jim” Ross Wilkins

Director of Bethany Village -

James “Jim” Ross Wilkins, 82, of Mechanicsburg , died peacefully at Bethany Village on Thursday, May 9, 2013.  He was born in Erie, PA, on...