Obituaries

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...

Jun 21, 2023

Jenny (Phan) Duong

Jenny (Pham) Duong, age 47, of Harrisburg, died at home and on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.  Jenny was born on Sunday, August 24, 1975, in Saigon, South Vietnam to Kristy Pham.

Jenny’s survivors include her mother, Kristy Pham of Stone...

Jun 19, 2023

Philip “Gary” Garfield Wienken

Philip Garfield ”Gary” Wienken, CLU, ChFC, CLTC, passed away on June 19, 2023. Born on October 29, 1940 in Centralia, IL, he remained a small town boy at heart. His simple yet civilized approach to life, as well as his warm sense of humor, charmed all who...

Jun 18, 2023

Robert “Bob” Howard Kehr

Robert “Bob” Howard Kehr, age 74, of Ottsville, PA, died peacefully at Doylestown Hospital with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, June 18, 2023.  Bob was born on Saturday, March 5, 1949, in Jersey City, NJ, to the late George Kehr and Florence (Pangborn) Kehr....

Jun 16, 2023

Josephine “Jo” (Rock) Nye

Josephine “Jo” (Rock) Nye, age 94, of Mechanicsburg, died peacefully at home and surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 16, 2023.  Jo was born on Thursday, December 13, 1928, in Chambersburg to the late Clarence Herbert Rock and Ruth Viola (McCans) Rock.  Jo was the...

Jun 15, 2023

Brian David Eichelberger

Brian David Eichelberger, age 27, of Carlisle, and formerly of West Orange, NJ, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.  Brian was born on Friday, March 8, 1996, in Camp Hill, PA to Jeffrey Lynn Eichelberger and Shelley Elizabeth (Venet) Eichelberger.

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Jun 10, 2023

Ruth Van Duyne Tait

Ruth Van Duyne Tait, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of West Chester, PA, passed on Saturday afternoon, June 10, 2023. She was born on October, 16, 1925 in Newark, NJ and grew up in Nutley, NJ.

She met the love of her life,...

Jun 9, 2023

Howard Charles Kiburz

Howard Charles Kiburz, of Mechanicsburg, peacefully passed away on June 9, 2023.  He retired from the Naval Supply Systems Command in Mechanicsburg, after a long career within the technology department of the Defense Personal Support Center.  Howard was an avid follower of NASCAR and stock car racing. He was interested in classic...

Jun 8, 2023

Lynn Ray McGill

Lynn Ray McGill of Camp Hill, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday June 8, 2023, at Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on September 26, 1942, in Canisteo, New York to the late Walter and Clara McGill....

Jun 7, 2023

Irene Jayne (Kaminski) Fetrow

Irene Jayne (Kaminski) Fetrow, age 81, of Carlisle passed away peacefully at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.  Irene was born on Thursday, January 1, 1942, in Shenandoah to the late Alfred Kaminski and Clara E. (Grow) Kaminski. ...

May 28, 2023

Michelle Lynne Heh

Michelle Lynne Heh, 55, of Enola, PA, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, May 28, 2023, with her family and cherished dogs by her side after a brave two year battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her mother Judith “Judi” Heh of Camp Hill, PA,...

May 26, 2023

N. Joyce (Doney) Ensign

N. Joyce (Doney) Ensign, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023.  Joyce was born on Sunday, July 2, 1939, in Akron, OH to the late Michael Albert Doney and Edith Valerae (Collins) Doney.  In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death...

May 24, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” Sue Boothe

Sandy Boothe, 78, a lifelong resident of Harrisburg, died peacefully at home with family by her side. Her parents were William and Suzanne Boothe of Harrisburg and Sun City Center, FL.

After graduating from Susquehanna Township High School in 1963, Sandy attended Temple...