Obituaries

Dec 31, 2021

Gary Charles Rhodes

A Man With A Zest For Life -

Gary Charles Rhodes, 82, passed away on December 31, 2021 after several months battling severe health issues. He was born on July 25, 1939 in Oberlin, PA, in his grandmother’s home. Gary grew up in Shipoke,...

Dec 30, 2021

Betty Louise (Kintz) Fry

Betty Louise (Kintz) Fry, age 93, of Mechanicsburg died peacefully and with her family by her side on Thursday, December 30, 2021.  Betty was born on Tuesday, April 17, 1928, in Mechanicsburg to the late Arthur Rupley Kintz and Jesse Null (Romack) Kintz.  In addition to her...

Dec 30, 2021

Mary Louise Benner

Mary’s service information, full obituary, and photographs, 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.

Mary’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in...

Dec 29, 2021

David Winfield Gutshall

David Winfield Gutshall, age 69, of Mechanicsburg passed away at home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.  David was born on Tuesday, July 22, 1952, in Camp Hill to the late Lynn Mitchell Gutshall and Ruby Lorraine (Klineyoung) Gutshall.

David’s survivors include his two children: Samuel “Sam” Gutshall and...

Dec 28, 2021

Glenn Bernard Garlick

Proud United States Air Force Veteran -

Glenn Bernard Garlick, age 91, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Everett, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  Glenn was born on Friday, December 19, 1930, in Everett to the late Blair Reynolds Garlick and...

Dec 25, 2021

Jee Seung Kim

Jee Seung Kim, age 62, of Shippensburg, went to heaven on Saturday, December 25, 2021.  Jee was born on Sunday, April 26, 1959, in Seoul, South Korea to the late Sang Sup Kim and Chang Kun Lee.  In addition to his parents, Jee is preceded in death by...

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...