Obituaries

Jul 19, 2023

Margaret Murray (Shaw) Melville

MARGARET SHAW MELVILLE, age 90 (going on 60), of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023.

An avid reader, world traveler and genealogist, Margaret had a keen intellect and mirthful curiosity that she shared with all she knew, especially her four children, Geo. H. Melville,...

Jul 16, 2023

Maureen Bernazzani

A Very Loving Person -

Maureen Bernazzani, age 32, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023.  She was home surrounded by her loving family.  Maureen was born on Tuesday, July 9, 1991, in Queens, NY, to Raymond and Therese Bernazzani....

Jul 13, 2023

Deborah “Deb” Jean (Mauchin) Skane

Deborah “Deb” Jean Skane, age 56, of Mechanicsburg, lost her battle with leiomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer, peacefully passing away on Thursday July 13, 2023, while in at-home hospice care. She was born in Wilmington, DE on July 22, 1966 and was a 1984 graduate...

Jul 12, 2023

Gary Ambrose Fuchs passed away in Greensboro, NC on July 12, 2023, after a battle with leukemia. Born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1953, he was the son of the late Raymond Sr. and Marie Fuchs. He was a graduate of Bethel Park High School (1971), Penn State University (B.S., 1974) and Shippensburg University (M.S., 1978).  After graduating from Penn State...

Jul 12, 2023

Robert Edward Bromley Jr.

Robert “Bob” Edward Bromley. Jr., age 72, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Beach Haven West, NJ, was called to heaven on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 with his loving family by his side.  Bob was born on Saturday, October 21, 1950, in Philadelphia to the late Robert Edward Bromley,...

Jul 10, 2023

Earl Glen Leib

Earl Glen Leib, age 71, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023.  Earl was born on Friday, October 5, 1951, in Mechanicsburg to the late Blaine Edward Leib and Doris Jean (McNaughton) Leib.  In addition to his parents, Earl is preceded in death by his brother,...

Jul 8, 2023

Ellen Joan (Beshgetoorian) Skill

Ellen Joan (Beshgetoorian) Skill, age 53, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 8, 2023.  Ellen was born on Sunday, August 17, 1969, in Philadelphia to the late Harry Jasper Beshgetoorian Jr and Barbara Joan (Catteral) Beshgetoorian.

Jul 7, 2023

Ellen E. (Shaffer) Adkins

Ellen Elizabeth (Shaffer) Adkins, age 102, of Camp Hill, passed away at the Cross Keys Village Brethren Home in New Oxford, on Friday, July 7, 2023. Ellen was born on September 6, 1920, in Windber to the Alonzo Shaffer and Ida Shaffer. Ellen...

Jul 7, 2023

Angelo DiLoreto

Angelo DiLoreto, age 96, of Mechanicsburg Pa; formerly of Frederick, Maryland Angelo DiLoreto was born on October 3rd 1926 to Umberto (Albert) and Ida also known as Edith (Cassol) DiLoreto in Fairpoint, Ohio and entered into rest on July 7, 2023. After leaving home at the age of sixteen,...

Jul 6, 2023

Alyson Lynn (Prescott) Flechsig

Was Loved by All -

Alyson “Ali” Lynn (Prescott) Flechsig, age 40, of Mechanicsburg, died at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 6, 2023, after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer.  Ali...

Jul 5, 2023

Donna Marie Henry

A Beautiful Smile -

Donna Marie (Allabaugh) Henry, age 63, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Wilkes Barre, died at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.  Donna was born on Wednesday, March 9, 1960, in Wilkes...

Jul 2, 2023

Susan Carol (Risheill) Baldwin  

A Dedicated Teacher -  

Susan Carol (Risheill) Baldwin, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 2, 2023.  Susan was born on Thursday, July 10, 1941, in Reading to the late Robert Edward Risheill and Katherine Jane (Neider) Risheill.  In addition to...

Jul 2, 2023

Larry Lee Welker, Sr.

Larry Lee Welker, Sr., age 76, of Mechanicsburg, died suddenly and unexpectedly at home and with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, July 2, 2023.  Larry was born on Wednesday, March 12, 1947, in Harrisburg to the late Thomas Welker and Evelyn Marie (Lebo) Welker....

Jul 1, 2023

 Jose Luis Barrios, Sr.  

Jose Luis Barrios, Sr., age 84, of Carlisle, died at Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Jose was born on Monday, July 18, 1938, in Candelaria, Atlantico, Colombia, South America to the late Luis Ramon Barrios Bonet and Ana Mercedes Barrios Montenegro. In addition to his parents, Jose is preceded...

Jul 1, 2023

Lincoln Nathan Johns

Joyful & Loving -

Lincoln Nathan Johns, who was days away from his 4th birthday, of Mechanicsburg and Harrisonville, was embraced by his family in heaven after a tragic accident on Saturday, July 1, 2023.  Lincoln was born on Thursday, July 4,...

Jun 29, 2023

Frank Anthony Demarkey III

Frank Anthony Demarkey III, age 68, of Enola passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.  Frank was born on Wednesday, October 13, 1954, in Port Chester, NY to the late Frank Anthony Demarkey Jr and Justine Robinson Demarkey.  Frank was the widower of Johanna Demarkey, whom he married on September 15,...

Jun 28, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” John Kostelac Jr

Lawrence “Larry” John Kostelac Jr, age 85, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Larry was born on Friday, October 8, 1937, in Steelton to the late Lawrence John Kostelac Sr and Dorothy (Tarbuck) Kostelac.

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Deanna Marie (Sadler) Kostelac...

Jun 27, 2023

Eva Gertrude Cressler

Eva Gertrude Cressler, age 87, of Harrisburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.  Eva was born on Tuesday, January 7, 1936, in Harrisburg to the late Daniel Stuart Cressler Sr and Rose Anne (Lauck) Cressler.  Eva is preceded in death by her three...

Jun 26, 2023

John Ervin Holtry

Cherished His Family -

John Ervin Holtry, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023.  John was born on Monday, August 28, 1933, in Mechanicsburg to the late Ervin Solomon Holtry and Helen Margaret (Lindsay) Holtry.  John was...

Jun 22, 2023

Robert “Bob” David Harper

Go Pirates!

Robert “Bob” David Harper, age 77, of Mechanicsburg, PA, died at UPMC West Shore Hospital on Thursday, June 22, 2023.  Bob was born on Sunday, April 28, 1946, in New Brighton, PA, to the late Paul William Harper and...