Obituaries

Nov 11, 2011

Jacob “Jake” De Rooy

Jacob De Rooy, 70, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Hershey passed on Friday, November 11, 2011 at Bethany Village with his wife by his side.

Jake was born in 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts and spent most of his childhood in Nutley, New Jersey.  He attended Rutgers...

Nov 10, 2011

Ellen Mary Cekovic

Aunt Ellen

Best known for her apple pie and holiday feasts, “Aunt Ellen” passed on to be with the Lord on November 10, 2011.

A patient person, she was a housewife for 50 years and always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.  Her door was...

Nov 10, 2011

Adelaide “Addie” Cecelia Cortese

Kindness & Faithfulness -

Adelaide “Addie” Cecelia Cortese, 92, of Camp Hill and formerly of Scranton died Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Harrisburg.  She was born on Saturday, February 22, 1919 in Scranton the daughter of the late Thomas and Cecelia...

Nov 8, 2011

David “Dave” Michael Herr

Rabid Baseball Fan -

David “Dave” Michael Herr, 51, of Mechanicsburg died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center.  He was born on Saturday, June 11, 1960 in Carlisle the son of Robert and Janet (Grassglass) Herr of Lititz and formerly of Mechanicsburg who both survive him....

Nov 7, 2011

Miriam Virginia (Roush) Shipe

Devoted Mother –

Miriam Virginia (Roush) Shipe, 82, of Carlisle died Monday, November 7, 2011 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center.  She was born on Tuesday, July 9, 1929 in Mechanicsburg the daughter of the late Alexander Bruce and Cordula Mae Roush.

Miriam gave her heart...

Nov 3, 2011

James “Jim” Ivan Beaver

A Real Truck Driver & Biker -

James “Jim” Ivan Beaver, 64, of Dover (Newberry Township) died unexpectedly and suddenly on Thursday, November 3, 2011 in Chambersburg while working.  He was born on Monday, November 25, 1946 in Mechanicsburg the son of the late James Dively and Vilma (Bankie)...

Nov 2, 2011

Ahmaud Winston Hodge A Talented Actor & Singer - Ahmaud Winston Hodge, 32, of Harrisburg and formerly of Carlisle died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Holy Spirit Hospital after struggling with Diabetes. He was born on Thursday, November 30, 1978 in Hershey the son of Mervin Hodge and Gwendolyn Fay Palmer who both survive Ahmaud. Ahmaud attended Carlisle...

Oct 30, 2011

Betty J. Evans

Licensed Pilot circa 1940’s

Betty J. Evans, 87, of Mechanicsburg died Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Holy Spirit Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sunday, March 9, 1924 in Enola the daughter of the late Laurence and Mabel (Taylor) Hoffman.

Betty graduated from...

Oct 27, 2011

Betty Mildred (Heimbaugh) Sarver

An Excellent Homemaker -

Betty Mildred (Heimbaugh) Sarver, 83, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Newport died Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle.  She was born on Thursday, November 17, 1927 in Newport the daughter of the late Espen Ulysses and Carrie (Renninger)...

Oct 25, 2011

Mary Duncan (Wirt) Elser

A Polished and Proper Lady -

Mary Duncan (Wirt) Elser, 101, of Mechanicsburg died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at home and in the company of her loving children, Bob and Jo.

Mary was born on Wednesday, May 4, 1910 in Chambersburg, the...

Oct 23, 2011

Katherine “Katie” Louise Reynolds

Katherine “Katie” Louise Reynolds, 86, of Carlisle and formerly of Mechanicsburg died Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Claremont Nursing Home.  She was born on Monday, November 3, 1924 in Mechanicsburg the daughter of the late George M. and Sarah M. (Garland) Reynolds.

Katherine’s survivors include her son: George Reynolds...

Oct 23, 2011

Oct 22, 2011

Wilbert “Bill” Emanuel Stremmel

A Distinguished Gentleman -

Wilbert “Bill” Emanuel Stremmel, 91, of Mechanicsburg died Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the Masonic Village Health Center, Elizabethtown.  He was born on Tuesday, March 30 1920, in Hanover the son of the late Harvey and Mabel Fuhrman Stremmel. Bill was the widower of Kathryn...

Oct 22, 2011

Delbert “Gene” Pratt

Air Traffic Controller -

Delbert “Gene” Pratt, 82, of Shermans Dale and formerly of Mechanicsburg died Saturday, October 22, 2011 at home and surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on Monday, January 7, 1929 in Port Henry, NY the son of the late Delbert Pratt and Gertrude Louise...

Oct 13, 2011

Hilma Lorraine (Sterbinsky) Kovlak

Legendary Crumb Cake -

Hilma Lorraine (Sterbinsky) Kovlak, 82, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Stratford, CT died Thursday, October 13, 2011 at...

Oct 5, 2011

Janet Marie (Eberhart) Herman

Janet Marie (Eberhart) Herman, 70, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011.  She was the wife, of 51 years, of Robert H. Herman.  Janet was born on Wednesday, October 16, 1940, in Huntingdon PA,...

Oct 5, 2011

Clair “Pete” Victor Runk

Bowling Hall Of Famer

Clair “Pete” Victor Runk, 85, of Mechanicsburg died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at home.  He was born on Thursday, July 8, 1926 in Mechanicsburg the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Brubaker) Runk.  Pete was the widower of Mildred L (Campbell) Runk.

Oct 4, 2011

Grace Louise (Gordon) Geiling

Loving Mother & Grandmother -

Grace Louise (Gordon) Geiling, 85, of Carlisle died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Thornwald Home.  She was born on Thursday, April 8, 1926 in Wilna, MD the daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Carlisle) Gordon.  Grace was the widow of Richard Martin Geiling,...

Oct 2, 2011

Linda Anne (Salvesen) Rudisill

Loving Grandmother -

Linda Anne (Salvesen) Rudisill , 66, of Mechanicsburg died Sunday, October 2, 2011 at ManorCare in Dallastown.  She was born on Monday, August 20, 1945 in NY the daughter of the late Harry and Anne (Mitchell) Salvesen.  She was the wife of Robert E. Rudisill....

Oct 1, 2011

Cheri Eileen (Kreitzer) Keiter

Loved To Cook -

C heri Eileen (Kreitzer) Keiter, 43, of Newville died Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center.  She was born on Monday, October 30, 1967 in Mechanicsburg the daughter of the late Edgar Booher and Anna Keefer Kreitzer.  Cheri was the wife of Kenneth...