Obituaries

Apr 8, 2022

Andrew “Andy” Jackson Ort

A Loving Family Man -

Andrew “Andy” Jackson Ort, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022.  Andy was born on Tuesday, August 16, 1938, in Lewistown to the late Harry M. Ort and Sarah G. (Hummel) Ort. ...

Apr 7, 2022

Margie Nita (Shambaugh) Spahr

Margie Nita (Shambaugh) Spahr, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, April 7, 2022.  Margie was born on Monday, February 10, 1930, in Mechanicsburg to the late Clarence Leroy Shambaugh and Abbie (Lockwood) Shambaugh.  Margie was the widow of Carl...

Apr 5, 2022

Ellen Catherine (Dillon) Tambolas

Fiercely Independent & Tenacious -

Ellen Catherine (Dillon) Tambolas, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.  Ellen was born on Wednesday, February 3, 1943, in Pittsburgh to the late Edward Thomas Dillon, Sr....

Apr 4, 2022

Virginia “Ginny” Martha (McChesney) Bowser

Kind & Giving -

Virginia “Ginny” Martha (McChesney) Bowser, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Butler, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday, April 4, 2022.  Virginia was born on Friday, February 26, 1932,...

Apr 2, 2022

Steven “Steve” Alan Fahnestock

An Avid Angler -

Steven “Steve” Alan Fahnestock, age 73, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022.  Steve was born on Saturday, December 4, 1948, in Mechanicsburg to the late Floyd Andrew Fahnestock, Sr. and Betty Arlene (Moyer) Fahnestock....

Apr 1, 2022

Theresa “Terri” Laura (Pierce) Todd

Theresa “Terri” Laura (Pierce) Todd, age 63, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022.  Terri was born on Wednesday, February 11, 1959, in Philadelphia to the late Donald Pierce and Charlotte Frances (Sharp) Pierce.  In addition to her parents, Terri is preceded in death...

Mar 30, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Deavers) Wickard

A Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother -

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Deavers) Wickard, age 93, of York, and formerly of York Haven, passed away at York Hospital on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.  Betty was born on Monday, March 11, 1929,...

Mar 27, 2022

Harry “Gene” Eugene Stiffler

Harry Eugene “Gene” Stiffler, mac ‘n cheese master, Sasquatch believer, and dapper baseball cap wearer, died on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

He had a love affair with WWII documentaries and hot dogs. He excelled at imparting wisdom to his family, and was a...

Mar 23, 2022

Ross Walter Hoverter, III

An Avid Outdoorsman -

Ross Walter Hoverter, III, age 81, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.  Ross was born on Tuesday, June 4, 1940, in Harrisburg to the late Ross Walter...

Mar 23, 2022

Leroy “Lee” Arthur Jackson

Leroy “Lee” Arthur Jackson, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.  Lee was born on Thursday, September 19, 1940 in New Brighton to the late Eugene Morilla Jackson and Velma Hazel (Doolittle) Jackson.  In...

Mar 19, 2022

Dorothy “Dottie” Louise (Lenker) Traver

Always Willing to Help -

Dorothy “Dottie” Louise (Lenker) Traver, age 62, of Lewisberry, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022.  Dottie was born on Thursday, March 10, 1960, in Mechanicsburg to George “Pete” William Lenker,...

Mar 13, 2022

Joanne (Harvey) Allen

A Dedicated Nurse -

Joanne (Harvey) Allen, age 86, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Hightstown, NJ died of pneumonia at Spring Creek Hospice, Harrisburg on Sunday, March 13, 2022, after a long debilitating illness.  Joanne was born on Monday, August 19, 1935,...

Mar 12, 2022

Kathleen “Kathy” Emmell

Kathy’s service information, full obituary, photographs, memorial video and portrait will be posted on our website once her family has finalized arrangements.  Please check our website again or feel free to call us at any time by dialing (717) 766-3421.

Kathy’s family has entrusted...

Mar 12, 2022

Craig Corbin Stout

An Absolute Heart of Gold -

Craig Corbin Stout, age 34, of Dillsburg, and formerly of Athens, OH, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. He was born on September 10, 1987, in Marietta, OH, to Jeffrey Lee Stout and Michele Lynn...

Mar 11, 2022

Jenice "Shi" Louisa (Ballard) Brown

A Very Giving Person -

Jenice “Shi” Louisa (Ballard) Brown, age 70, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022.  Shi was born on Thursday, December 20, 1951, in Carlisle to the late Constance E. (Jackson) Turner.  In addition...

Mar 9, 2022

Curtis “Curt” Lee Plowman

A Role Model for his Family -

Curtis “Curt” Lee Plowman, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Altoona, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.  Curt was born on Thursday, November 4, 1937, in Altoona to the late Harry Lenard...

Mar 9, 2022

Richard “Dick” Lee Hess, Sr.

Dedicated to his Family -

Richard "Dick" Lee Hess, Sr. passed away on March 9, 2022. Richard was born on August 14, 1943 in Mechanicsburg, PA. He graduated from Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School.  Richard worked as a master brick...

Mar 6, 2022

Janet Marie (Bowers) Nelson

Loving Mother, Grandmother, & Sister -

Janet Marie (Bowers) Nelson, age 91, of Mechanicsburg, was taken by the angels on Sunday, March 6, 2022 to rejoin the love of her life, Harold J. Nelson, Jr., in heaven.  Janet was born on...

Mar 4, 2022

Edward “Ed” Clarence Trump, Jr.

A Friend to Many -

Edward “Ed” Clarence Trump, Jr., age 65, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2022 after his battle with cancer.  Ed was born on Tuesday, July 17, 1956, in Mechanicsburg to the late...

Mar 4, 2022

Kathleen L. (Swanger) Brenneman

A Faithful Volunteer -

Kathleen L. (Swanger) Brenneman, 97, of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away March 4, 2022, at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community, Carlisle, following a brief illness.

She was born Aug. 26, 1924, in Yeagertown, Mifflin County,...