Obituaries

Jan 22, 2022

Hershel “Hersh” Eugene Simington, Jr.

-Husband, father, grandfather, but most of all, friend

Hershel “Hersh” Eugene Simington, Jr., age 75, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Altoona, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 22, 2022.  Hersh was born on Thursday,...

Jan 21, 2022

Roy C. Stare, Sr.

Roy C. Stare Sr., age 87, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away January 21, 2022, at Penn State Hampden Medical Center.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Millicent “Millie” (Kohler) Stare.

Surviving is his son, Roy C. Stare, Jr. (Lisa Clapp-Stare);...

Jan 20, 2022

Lt. Col. (retired) Thomas “Tom” Roy Drinkwater

Athlete & Adventurer -

Lt. Col. (retired) Thomas “Tom” Roy Drinkwater, age 98, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of New London, NH, Chicago, IL and New Canaan, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022.  Tom was born...

Jan 18, 2022

Thelma A. Kohler

A True Giver -

Thelma A. (Dickman) Kohler, age 87, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  Thelma was born on Saturday, February 24, 1934, in Toledo, OH to the late Orville Guy Dickman and Pearl Elizabeth (Tyler) Dickman.  Thelma...

Jan 17, 2022

C. Jack Koser

A Well-Respected Man -

C. Jack Koser, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022.  Jack was born on Friday, July 22, 1932, in Mechanicsburg to the late Carroll Edward Koser and Ann (Olenik) Koser.  In addition to his...

Jan 16, 2022

Beatrice "Betts" May (Diffenderfer) Hugi

Beatrice “Betts” May (Diffenderfer) Hugi, age 98, of Mechanicsburg passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Betts was born on Friday, September 21, 1923, in Middletown to the late John Diffenderfer and Alma (Meinsler) Diffenderfer. Betts was the widow of Earl L. Hugi, whom she married...

Jan 16, 2022

Eugene “Gene” Orville Clay

Eugene “Gene” Orville Clay, age 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022.  Gene was born on Monday, February 24, 1930, in Linglestown to the late Harry G. Clay and Esta M. (Hoerner) Clay.  Gene was the widower of Peggy (Masonheimer) Clay, whom he married...

Jan 11, 2022

Douglas “Skip” Durrall Skipworth

Always Remained Kind & Generous -

Douglas “Skip” Durrall Skipworth, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Skip was born on Thursday, August 27, 1931, in Anadarko, OK to the...

Jan 11, 2022

Pastor Tracy A. Conner

Faithful Servant of God -

Pastor Tracy A. Conner, age 61, of Mechanicsburg unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.  Tracy was born on Wednesday, June 8, 1960, in Fort Bragg, NC to...

Jan 10, 2022

Marian (Anderson) DeWalt

Marian (Anderson) DeWalt, age 91, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, January 10, 2022. Marian was born on Monday, November 17, 1930, in Mechanicsburg to the late Latimer Gerome Anderson and Verna Sibilla (Schaeffer) Anderson. In...

Jan 8, 2022

Paul Frederick Bluhm

Paul Frederick Bluhm, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Omaha, NE, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.  Paul was born on Tuesday, May 12, 1942, in Lancaster, NY to the late Wilfred Bluhm and Dorothy (Brown) Bluhm.

Paul’s survivors include his wife of 48...

Jan 8, 2022

Doris Louise (Seese) Hobba

A Woman of Faith -

Doris Louise (Seese) Hobba age 88, of Carlisle, and formerly of Montoursville, PA and Mechanicsburg, PA, was reunited with her loving husband in Heaven on Saturday, January 8, 2022.  Doris was born on Tuesday, January 24,...

Jan 8, 2022

Richard “Dick” Carl Laufer

Dick Laufer, age 76 of Mechanicsburg, died on the morning of January 8, 2022 after a brief illness.

Born on January 18, 1945 and raised in the state of Indiana, Dick was the only child of the late Eva Marie Deibert and Carl...

Jan 7, 2022

Floyd “Pete” Lee Fry

Floyd “Pete” Lee Fry, age 71, of Camp Hill passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. Pete was born on Sunday, April 9, 1950, in Harrisburg to the late Earnest M. Fry and Dora E. (Hartman) Daly. In addition to his parents, Pete...

Jan 7, 2022

Michael “Mike” Eugene Kemper

“Go All In or Don’t Do It” -

Michael “Mike” Eugene Kemper, age 68, of Dillsburg, and formerly of Carlisle, died on Friday, January 7, 2022.  Mike was born on Saturday, July 18, 1953, in Carlisle to the late Merle Eugene...

Jan 7, 2022

Joanne Elizabeth (Gutshall) Roberts

Joanne Elizabeth (Gutshall) Roberts, age 82, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 7, 2022. Joanne was born on Tuesday, April 18, 1939, in Blain to the late Eugene E. Gutshall and Gladys K. (Spotts) Gutshall.

Joanne’s survivors...

Jan 7, 2022

Kelly Lynne Vogelsong

Kelly Lynne Vogelsong, age 53, of Mechanicsburg, died on Friday, January 7, 2022. Kelly was born on Saturday, March 16, 1968, in Mechanicsburg to Nancy Romaine (Negley) Vogelsong and the late Herbert Eugene Vogelsong.

Kelly’s survivors include her mother, Nancy Romaine (Negley) Vogelsong and...

Jan 4, 2022

Barbara “Barb” Diane (Robinson) Barnhart

Barbara “Barb” Diane (Robinson) Barnhart, age 75, of Chambersburg, was embraced by her family in heaven on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, while her son and daughter-in-law sat by her side.  Barb was born on Sunday, November 10, 1946, in Chambersburg to the late Paul D. Robinson...

Jan 1, 2022

Christopher “Chris” Dettrey

A Man of Many Talents -

Christopher “Chris” Dettrey, age 64, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully while being comforted by his loving family on Saturday, January 1, 2022.  Chris was born on Tuesday, September 17, 1957,...

Jan 1, 2022

Robert “Bob” H. Fagan

Robert “Bob” H. Fagan, age 73, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home on Saturday, January 1, 2022.  Bob was born on Friday, February 20, 1948, in Providence, RI to the late Joseph R. Fagan, Sr. and Diana E. (Parmentier) Fagan.  In addition to his parents, Bob is...