Obituaries

Arthur "Luke" Lucas Carr

Arthur "Luke" Lucas Carr

Jan 24, 2024

Arthur “Luke” Lucas Carr, age 64, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Brandywine, MD, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.  Luke was born on Friday, May 15, 1959, in Layton, UT to Stuart “Johnny” “Whitey” Kinsey Johns Carr Jr. and Caroline (Youngdale) Miller.  Luke is preceded in death by his brother, James “Sam” Samuel Carr; his sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Carr.

 

Luke’s...

Robert "Bob" James Kobzowicz Sr

Robert "Bob" James Kobzowicz Sr

Jan 21, 2024

Robert “Bob” James Kobzowicz, Sr., age 84, of Gardners, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 21, 2024.  Bob was born on Sunday, April 9, 1939, in Uniontown to the late Bruno Jacob Kobzowicz and Anna D. (Dorobish) Kobzowicz.  

 

Bob’s survivors include his wife of nearly 60 years, Barbara “Barb” (Novachek) Kobzowicz; his two sons: Robert “Bob” James Kobzowicz,...

George Phillip Irish Sr

George Phillip Irish Sr

Jan 20, 2024

George Phillip Irish Sr, age 74, of Tafton, and formerly of Albany, NY, died on Saturday January 20, 2024.  George was born on Friday, February 4, 1949, in Albany, NY to the late George Irish and Rita Jean Irish.  In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his son, George Irish Jr. 

 

George’s survivors include his wife of...

Wendy Lyn (Wert) Landis

Wendy Lyn (Wert) Landis

Jan 19, 2024

Wendy Lyn (Wert) Landis, age 53, of Lewisberry, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024.  Wendy was born on Sunday, November 1, 1970, in Hershey to the late Charles Wert and Joan (Crawford) Osborne.  In addition to her parents, Wendy is preceded in death by her three siblings: Kim, Brenda, and Denny.   

 

Wendy’s survivors include her husband of 33...

Muriel Marie (Arnold) Sheaffer

Muriel Marie (Arnold) Sheaffer

Jan 19, 2024

Muriel Marie (Arnold) Shaeffer, age 92, of Carlisle, died on Friday, January 19, 2024. Muriel was born on Monday, August 3, 1931, in Bangor, ME to the late Rosco Arnold and Anni Arnold.  Muriel was the widow of Marlin “Doc” Richard Sheaffer, whom she married on December 24, 1950, and who died in 1997.  In addition to her parents and...

Frederick "Fred" Dale Bottini

Frederick "Fred" Dale Bottini

Jan 14, 2024

Frederick D. Bottini, 83 of Mechanicsburg passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024.  Born in Harrisburg on January 28, 1940, he was the son of the late Charles C. and Sadie Pace Griffo.

 

He is survived by his wife of 54 years Susan Bitner Bottini.  He is also survived by his brother Anthony J. Bottini of Chambersburg, brother-in-law William...

Rebecca "Becky" Ann (Gardner) Richards

Rebecca "Becky" Ann (Gardner) Richards

Jan 12, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Ann Richards age 81 passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at her home in Mechanicsburg, PA surrounded by loving family members after an extended battle with Lymphoma. Becky was born on April 25, 1942 in Greencastle, Indiana to the late Jerome Clifford Gardner and Gracie M (Miller) Gardner. 

 

Becky's survivors include her husband of 61 years John S...

Carl Edwin Cseko

Carl Edwin Cseko

Jan 12, 2024

Carl Edwin Cseko, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Bedford, died on Friday, January 12, 2024.  Carl was born on Monday, February 12, 1940, in Brownsville to the late Carl Cseko and Grace Evelyn (Marks) Cseko.  In addition to his parents, Carl is preceded in death by his sister, Stella Ann Koballa.

 

Carl’s survivors include his wife of...

John "Jack" Preston Voris

John "Jack" Preston Voris

Jan 11, 2024

John “Jack” Preston Voris, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 11, 2024.  Jack was born on Wednesday, December 11, 1940, in Lewistown to the late John A. Voris and Dorothy I. (Fisher) Voris.  In addition to his parents, Jack is preceded in death by his two sisters: Peggy J....

Clara "Anne" Anne  (Kingsborough) Mentzer

Clara "Anne" Anne (Kingsborough) Mentzer

Jan 6, 2024

Clara “Anne” Anne (Kingsborough) Mentzer, age 84, of Carlisle, and formerly of Harrisburg, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024.  Anne was born on Saturday, February 11, 1939, in Wormleysburg to the late Norman Leroy Kingsborough and Martha Belle (Rynard) Kingsborough.  In addition to her parents, Anne is preceded in death by her sister, Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Davidson; and her beloved...

Timothy "Tim" David Brown

Timothy "Tim" David Brown

Jan 2, 2024

Timothy “Tim” David Brown, age 65, of Red Bud, IL, and formerly of Buffalo, NY, died on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.  Tim was born on Tuesday, October 7, 1958, in Buffalo, NY to the late James Kenneth Brown and Frances Joann (Weaver) Brown.  In addition to his parents, Tim is preceded in death by his step great grandson, Colten West.

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Patricia "Pat" Claire (Hoke) Lutz

Patricia "Pat" Claire (Hoke) Lutz

Jan 2, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Claire (Hoke) Lutz, age 88, of Middletown died on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.  Pat was born on Wednesday, June 12, 1935 in Harrisburg to the late Elmer Hoke and Isabel (Alexander) Hoke.  In addition to her parents, Pat is preceded in death by her husband William J. Lutz, her sister, Marjorie Lippert, and her daughter Kathleen Marie (Walton)...

Patricia E. (Smith) Hosfelt

Patricia E. (Smith) Hosfelt

Jan 1, 2024

Patricia E. (Smith) Hosfelt, age 71, of Mechanicsburg died on Monday, January 1, 2024.  Patricia was born on Saturday, March 8, 1952, in Mechanicsburg to the late Rhuell Wellington Smith and Sara Romaine (Greegor) Smith.  Patricia was the widow of Ray F. Hosfelt, whom she married in 1983, and who died on July 5, 2009.  In addition to her parents...

David "Dave" Charles Boyd

David "Dave" Charles Boyd

Dec 30, 2023

David “Dave” Charles Boyd (age 77) of Mechanicsburg, PA lost his battle with lung cancer and passed away on December 30th, 2023.  He was born on March 7, 1946, in Brooklyn and raised in Staten Island, NY by his adoptive parents, the late Ernest and Elsie Jensen. 

 

Dave’s survivors include his wife of 53 years, Barbara “Barb” Ann (Westhafer)...

Mary Lou (Keller) Kerstetter

Mary Lou (Keller) Kerstetter

Dec 29, 2023

Mary Lou (Keller) Kerstetter, age 82, of Mechanicsburg died on Friday, December 29, 2023.  Mary Lou was born on Sunday, September 14, 1941, in Hershey to the late Francis Anthony Keller and Mary Elizabeth (Ebersole) Keller.  Mary Lou was the widow of Thomas “Tom” Amon Kerstetter III, whom she married on February 9, 1962, and who died on April 16,...

Frederick "Fred" Ward

Frederick "Fred" Ward

Dec 28, 2023

Frederick “Fred” Ward, age 64, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Spencer, MA, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.  Fred was born on Wednesday, January 7, 1959, in Clinton, MA to the late Frederick Frances Ward and Helen (Kaliszewski) Ward.

 

Fred’s survivors include his wife of nearly 43 years, Linda Ann (St. Cyr) Ward; his three children: Joshua “Josh”...

John "Buzz" Joseph Buscavage Jr

John "Buzz" Joseph Buscavage Jr

Dec 25, 2023

John “Buzz” Joseph Buscavage Jr, age 90, of Harrisburg, died on Monday, December 25, 2023.  Buzz was born on Saturday, December 31, 1932, in Shenandoah to the late John Joseph Buscavage Sr and Susan (Campbell) Buscavage.  In addition to his parents, Buzz is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Buscavage; his brother, Michael Buscavage; and his beloved feline companion,...

Gregg Lee Taylor

Gregg Lee Taylor

Dec 24, 2023

Gregg Lee Taylor, age 64, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Silver Spring, MD and Frederick, MD, passed away at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill on Sunday, December 24, 2023.  Gregg was born on Monday, May 4, 1959, in Waynesburg to the late Robert Henry Taylor and Doris Jean Taylor 

 

Gregg’s survivors include his...

Phyllis Ann (Gust) Ivey

Phyllis Ann (Gust) Ivey

Dec 23, 2023

Phyllis Ann (Gust) Ivey, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, died on Saturday, December 23, 2023.  Phyllis was born on Friday, June 15, 1934, in Waukegan, IL to the late Anton Gust and Jeanette (Mrozowski) Gust.  Phyllis was the widow of William Thorburn Ivey Jr, whom she married on August 15, 1954, and who died on January 19, 2019.  In addition to...

Karren Elizabeth (Egan) DelSanto

Karren Elizabeth (Egan) DelSanto

Dec 21, 2023

Karren Elizabeth (Egan) DelSanto, age 55, of Mechanicsburg, died on Thursday, December 21, 2023.  Karren was born on Friday, December 20, 1968, in Hornell to Carole Ann (Harwood) Egan and the late Robert T. Egan.  In addition to her father, Karren is preceded in death by her sister, Kelley Thatcher.

 

Karren’s survivors include her husband of 27 years, Paul...