Obituaries

Robert Joe Bills

Robert Joe Bills

Oct 29, 2023

Robert Joe Bills, age 86, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023.  Robert was born on Wednesday, November 11, 1936, in El Paso, Texas to the late Cecil Ray Bills and Jewell Marjorieann (Carpenter) Ellis.  Robert was the widower of Gretchen Arnett (Bogardus) Bills, whom he married on September 24, 1960, and who died on June 1, 2017. ...

Maria (Kurmanova) Chernyakhovskaya

Maria (Kurmanova) Chernyakhovskaya

Oct 28, 2023

Maria (Kurmanova) Chernyakhovskaya, age 67, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Russia, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  Maria was born on Wednesday, August 1, 1956, in Kalinovka, Russia to the late Artemi Mikushin and Marfa Kurmanova.  In addition to her parents, Maria is preceded in death by two brothers.

 

Maria’s survivors include...

Terry "TJ" Lee Artko, Jr.

Terry "TJ" Lee Artko, Jr.

Oct 24, 2023

Terry “TJ” Lee Artko Jr, age 44, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Marietta, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.  TJ was born on Sunday, June 24, 1979 in Columbia, PA to Terry Lee Artko Sr and the late Patricia (Allison) Heffner.

 

TJ’s survivors include wife of 10 years, Allison Leigh (Lenhart) Artko of Mechanicsburg; his daughter: Nova Paige Artko...

Joseph S. Meledin Jr.

Joseph S. Meledin Jr.

Oct 22, 2023

Joseph “Joe” S. Meledin, Jr., age 81, of Carlisle, passed away at Church of God Home in Carlisle on Sunday, October 22, 2023.  Joe was born on Tuesday, October 6, 1942, in Pittsburgh to the late Joseph S. Meledin, Sr. and Anna Agnes (Hrinda) Meledin. 

Joe’s survivors include his wife of 57 years, Irene Catherine (Baker) Meledin; his three children:...

Arthur Daniel Sodmont

Arthur Daniel Sodmont

Oct 20, 2023

Arthur “Art” Daniel Sodmont, age 80, of Carlisle, and formerly of Patton, died on Friday, October 20, 2023.  Art was born on Sunday, May 9, 1943, in Spangler to the late Louis Sodmont and Katherine (Lechene) Sodmont.  In addition to his parents, Art is preceded in death by his three brothers.

 

Art’s survivors include his four children: Matthew “Matt”...

John Robert Carter, Jr.

John Robert Carter, Jr.

Oct 20, 2023

John Robert Carter Jr, age 67, of Carlisle, died on Friday, October 20, 2023.  John was born on Monday, June 25, 1956, in Scranton to Frances Jean (Dubosky) Carter and the late John Robert Carter Sr. 

 

John’s survivors include his mother: Frances Jean (Dubosky) Carter; his three children: Frances “Fran” Jean Mabe and her husband, Doug, of Mechanicsburg,...

Janice "Jan" Marie (Burke) Atwood

Janice "Jan" Marie (Burke) Atwood

Oct 18, 2023

Janice “Jan” Marie (Burke) Atwood, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Rochester, NY died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  Janice was born on Tuesday, June 6, 1944, in Rochester, NY to the late Lawrence J. Burke and Marie (McKelvie) Burke.  In addition to her parents, Jan is preceded in death by her son: John Scott Atwood.

 

Janice’s survivors...

Harikrishan Kaushik

Harikrishan Kaushik

Oct 15, 2023

Harikrishan Kaushik, age 81, of Shimla, India, died on Sunday, October 15, 2023.  Harikrishan was born on Tuesday, October 13, 1942, in Janedghat to the late Baladutta Kaushik and Kamala Kaushik.  In addition to his parent, Harikrishan is preceded in death by his two brothers: Gopal Kaushik and Om Kaushik.

 

Harikrishan’s survivors include his wife of 54 years, Rutinder...

Victor "Vic" George Naseef

Victor "Vic" George Naseef

Oct 15, 2023

Victor George Naseef, age 86, died on Sunday, October 15, 2023.  Vic was born on Friday, December 11, 1936, in Charleston, WV to the late Charles Naseef and Victoria (Abdella) Naseef.  In addition to his parents, Vic is preceded in death by his two brothers: Charles Naseef and Phillip Naseef.  He was married to his sweetheart Donna Jo (Davis) Naseef...

Dolores "Dee" Ann (Riley) Keim

Dolores "Dee" Ann (Riley) Keim

Oct 14, 2023

Dolores “Dee” Ann (Riley) Keim, age 77, of Camp Hill, passed away at home and surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  Dee was born on Tuesday, December 4, 1945, in Chambersburg to the late Bion “Pete” Elwood Riley and Esther Eleanor (Kennedy) Riley.  In addition to her parents, Dee is preceded in death by three sisters.

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Richard "Dick" Neil Zarker

Richard "Dick" Neil Zarker

Oct 14, 2023

Richard “Dick” Neil Zarker, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, died at home on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  Dick was born on Sunday, April 16, 1939, in Harrisburg to the late David Charles Zarker and Grace Elizabeth (Martin) Zarker.  In addition to his parents, Dick is preceded in death by his two siblings: David Charles Zarker Jr. and Joyce Eileen Sipe.

 

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Ruth Elizabeth (Shoemaker) Kumler

Ruth Elizabeth (Shoemaker) Kumler

Oct 13, 2023

Ruth E. Kumler, 95, of Mechanicsburg went to be with Jesus on Friday, October 13, 2023.  She was born on Sunday, June 3, 1928, in Norristown to the late Clarence H. Shoemaker and Sallie Tillarah (Gruber) Shoemaker.  Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Francis “Frank” R. Kumler, whom she married on June 11, 1955, and who died on January 4,...

Samuel "Mike" Michael Fullerton

Samuel "Mike" Michael Fullerton

Oct 13, 2023

Samuel “Mike” Michael Fullerton, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Camp Hill, died at Harmony at West Shore on Friday, October 13, 2023.  Mike was born on Thursday, September 14, 1939, in York to the late Samuel Miles Fullerton and Thelma M. (Peters) Fullerton.  Mike was the widower of Ruth Ann (Spitler) Fullerton, whom he married on December 3,...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Perry

Patricia "Pat" Ann Perry

Oct 11, 2023

Patricia Perry, “Pat” as she was affectionately referred to, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.  She passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.  Pat was born on Friday, May 2, 1947, in Honolulu, HI to the late Stanley A. Guise and Dorothy L. (Russell) Guise.  Pat was the widow of Edward “Ed” P....

Gary Scott Fick

Gary Scott Fick

Oct 9, 2023

Gary Scott Fick, age 59, of Mechanicsburg, died on Monday, October 9, 2023.  Gary was born on Saturday, October 19, 1963, in Baltimore to the late Walter G. Fick Sr and Ruth Evelyn (Smith) Fick.  In addition to his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his step mother: Margaret Helen Fick and his brother: Walter Fick.

 

Gary’s survivors...

Adni Klovo

Adni Klovo

Oct 7, 2023

Adni Klovo, age 38, of Dillsburg, and formerly of Goražde, Bosnia, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023.  Adni was born on Friday, August 23, 1985, in Foca, Bosnia to Ismet Klovo and Mevlida (Hukara) Klovo. 

 

Adni’s survivors include his daughter: Evie Zahida Klovo; his parents: Ismet Klovo and Mevlida (Hukara) Klovo of Mechanicsburg; his brother: Arni “Nino”...

Robert "Bob" Edward Martino

Robert "Bob" Edward Martino

Oct 6, 2023

Robert “Bob” Edward Martino, age 86, of Mechanicsburg, died on Friday, October 6, 2023.  Bob was born on Thursday, November 12, 1936, in Philadelphia to the late Alphonso Martino and Lillian (Steinke) Martino.  In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by sister: Rosemary Shattuck and his daughter: Georgia Martino.

 

Bob’s survivors include his wife of 45...

Michael Joseph Feehan

Michael Joseph Feehan

Oct 5, 2023

Celebration of a life well-lived

 

Michael Joseph Feehan, age 73, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 5, 2023.  Michael was born on Tuesday, January 17, 1950, in Fostoria, Ohio to Bernard and Patricia Feehan.

 

Michael is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jan Feehan and their three sons,...

Erica Marie (Propst) Strickland

Erica Marie (Propst) Strickland

Oct 4, 2023

Erica Marie (Propst) Strickland, age 32, of Mechanicsburg, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.  Erica was born on Saturday, November 3, 1990, in Harrisburg to Earl Franklin Propst and Theresa Rose (Smith) Keller. 

 

Erica’s survivors include her husband: James Strickland Sr.; her two children: James Strickland Jr. and Lily Ann Strickland; her mother: Theresa Rose (Smith) Keller and...

George Thomas Fahnestock

George Thomas Fahnestock

Sep 28, 2023

George Thomas Fahnestock, age 73, of Dillsburg, died on Thursday, September 28, 2023.  George was born on Thursday, August 31, 1950, in Carlisle to the late George Fahnestock and Izora Fern (Scott) Hoerner.  George was the widower of Barbara “Barbie” Jean (Young) Fahnestock, whom he married on March 18, 1984, and who died on June 1, 2019.  In addition to...