Obituaries

Dec 23, 2021

Reverend Jeffrey “Jeff” S. Swanger

He was called to Serve his Lord -

Reverend Jeffrey “Jeff” S. Swanger, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, went peacefully home with his Lord and Savior with his family by his side on Thursday, December 23, 2021. ...

Dec 22, 2021

Faron Wayne Clouser

A Great Storyteller-

Faron Wayne Clouser, age 62, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Bellefonte, died at home and surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, after a more than three year battle with bladder cancer.  Faron was born on...

Dec 22, 2021

Samuel “Sam” Dale Neely

A True Family Man -

Samuel “Sam” Dale Neely, age 80, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Leetsdale, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.  Sam was born on Thursday, October 30, 1941, in Sewickley, PA to the late Samuel...

Dec 21, 2021

Robert “Bob” Eugene Smith, Sr.

A Devoted Family Man-

Robert "Bob" Eugene Smith, Sr., age 88, of Mechanicsburg died at home and surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Bob was born on Thursday, August 31, 1933, in Mechanicsburg to the late...

Dec 21, 2021

Cathrine Elizabeth (Witmer) Rowe

Cathrine Elizabeth (Witmer) Rowe died on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.  She was 97 years old and a longtime resident of the Village at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg.  She was born on December 10, 1924, in Saxton, Pennsylvania, to the late Rev. J. Clair and Emma Martin Witmer. ...

Dec 20, 2021

Helen Powell (Wondahn) Wonsia

Helen Powell (Wondahn) Wonsia, age 58, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. Helen was born on Friday, June 28, 1963, in Gbor Zuoplay, Nimba County, Liberia to the late Chief Deemie “Monrovia” Wondahn and Madam Kwienah (Torgbei Gbalue)...

Dec 16, 2021

David “Dave” Lee Stoner, Jr.

A Hard Working Man -

David “Dave” Lee Stoner, age 65, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Dave was born on Monday, December 3, 1956, in Harrisburg to Rose Marie (Derick) Stoner and...

Dec 16, 2021

Clair William Ort

Kind to Everyone -

Clair William Ort, age 75, of Steelton, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, December 16, 2021.  Clair was born on Tuesday, August 20, 1946, in York to the late Walter R....

Dec 14, 2021

John "Spark" Parker White III

Beloved husband, father and grandfather -

John “Spark” Parker White, III, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Whitehall, passed away peacefully with his wife in his presence on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.  Spark was born on Monday, December 2, 1946, in Doylestown to...

Dec 10, 2021

Marlin “Ike” Charles Eichelberger

An Accomplished Woodworker -

Marlin “Ike” Charles Eichelberger, age 94, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021.  Ike was born on Saturday, October 15, 1927, in New Cumberland to the late Marlin Hyler Eichelberger and Mary Irene (Shettle) Eichelberger.  Ike was...

Dec 10, 2021

Robert “Bob” George Shifflet

Led a Legacy of Military Service -

Robert “Bob” George Shifflet, age 78, of East Berlin, passed away at home with his family present on Friday, December 10, 2021, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s and dementia.  Bob was born on...

Dec 9, 2021

Ronald “Ron” David Peace

Ronald “Ron” David Peace, age 73, of York Haven, and formerly of Camp Hill, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021.  Ron was born on Saturday, March 13, 1948, in Camp Hill to the late Dorothy E. (Shover) Wolf.

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Dec 9, 2021

Judy Karen (Stuck) Lex

Judy Karen (Stuck) Lex, age 74, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Belleville, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021.  Judy was born on Thursday, January 2, 1947, in Belleville to the late Clyde William Stuck and Edna (Treaster) Stuck. In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded...

Dec 9, 2021

Richard Brinser Geisel

An Uncomplicated Man -

Richard Brinser Geisel, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021.  Richard was born on Friday, July 2, 1943, in Williamsport to the late Richard C. Geisel and Elizabeth (Brinser) Geisel.  In addition to his...

Dec 2, 2021

June Irene (Frey) Yaple

Dedicated and Hard Working -

June Irene (Frey) Yaple, age 103, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Shiremanstown, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021. June was born on Thursday, June 20, 1918, in Shiremanstown to the late Harry Dill...

Dec 2, 2021

Donald “Don” Eugene Golden

An Accomplished Musician -

Donald “Don” Eugene Golden, age 86, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of York Springs and Newport News, VA, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021.  Don was born on Tuesday, June 4, 1935 in Gardners to...

Nov 29, 2021

Stephen "Steve" Robert Zentmeyer

Flying High -

Stephen “Steve” Robert Zentmeyer, age 73, of St. Petersburg, FL, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home and surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 29, 2021.  Steve was born on Tuesday, September 21, 1948, in Mechanicsburg to...

Nov 29, 2021

Louise Eileen (Holl) Weldy

A Friend to Everyone -

Louise Eileen (Holl) Weldy, age 95, a resident of Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, died peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021.  Louise was born on Saturday, September 4, 1926, in North Manchester, IN to the late Dr....

Nov 24, 2021

Marilyn Ann (Mitchell) Heckert

A Beautiful and Talented Singer -

Marilyn Ann (Mitchell) Heckert, age 85, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Johnstown, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on Wednesday, March 11,...

Nov 24, 2021

Patrick “Pat” John Reardon

Lived Life on His Own Terms -

Patrick “Pat” John Reardon, age 84, of Camp Hill, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.  Pat was born on Saturday, January 16, 1937, in Harrisburg to the late John Reardon and Mary (Euker)...