Obituaries

May 15, 2021

Valerie "Val" Jo (Bond) Butler

Her Family Came First -

Valerie “Val” Jo (Bond) Butler, age 62, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center with her husband by her side on Saturday, May 15, 2021 after a battle with Leukemia....

May 5, 2021

Ralph Leonard Hopkins

Loved to Laugh -

Ralph Leonard Hopkins, age 73, of Harrisburg, passed away at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.  Ralph was born on Saturday, December 27, 1947, in Harrisburg to the late Ralph "Red" M. Hopkins and Alma...

May 5, 2021

Dustin Lee Shannon

A Happy & Sweet Soul -

Dustin Lee Shannon, age 32, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Perry County, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.  He was born on Tuesday, July 5, 1988, in Carlisle to Gary Shannon and Julie...

May 1, 2021

Paul S. Peyakovich

Paul S. Peyakovich, 81, of Hampden Township, Cumberland County, PA a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at UPMC Hospital, West Shore in Mechanicsburg PA.

Born February 15, 1940, he was...

Apr 30, 2021

Edward “Ed” John Puchalla

Devout in His Faith -

Edward “Ed” John Puchalla, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of State College, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021.  Ed was born on Friday, June 27, 1930, in Mount Union to the late Stephen James...

Apr 29, 2021

Patrick “Pat” Scott Dietz

Lived Life in Perpetual Motion -

Patrick “Pat” Scott Dietz, age 58, of Mount Holly Springs, and formerly of Virginia, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 29, 2021.  Pat was born on Tuesday, October 8, 1962, in Harrisburg to...

Apr 28, 2021

Roy Eugene Prescott

A Kind and Loving Man -

Roy Eugene Prescott, age 89, of Mechanicsburg passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.  Roy was born at home in Bainbridge, PA, on May 11, 1931 to Walter Prescott and Estella (Smith) Prescott.

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Apr 26, 2021

John Michael Hanly

A Gifted Engineer -

John Michael Hanly, age 68, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg on Monday, April 26, 2021.  John was born on Thursday, February 19, 1953, in Bowling Green, KY to the late Mike Hanly and...

Apr 26, 2021

Geraldine Catherine (Jones) Miller

The Backbone of Her Family -

Geraldine Catherine (Jones) Miller, age 93, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 26, 2021.  Geraldine was born on Monday, January 9, 1928, in Chester to...

Apr 24, 2021

Douglas “Doug” David Lowe

An Infectious Laugh -

Douglas “Doug” David Lowe, age 69, of Harrisburg, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, peacefully went home to his Lord on Saturday, April 24, 2021.  Doug was born on Friday, March 14, 1952, in Mechanicsburg to the late Frank...

Apr 23, 2021

Richard “Rich” Alcide Lavertue

Loved by Many -

Richard “Rich” Alcide Lavertue, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, April 23, 2021, after a long battle with lung cancer.  Rich was born on Saturday, May 19, 1945,...

Apr 23, 2021

Jeanne Ruth (Morey) Johnson

Loving Wife, Mother, & Grandmother -

Jeanne Ruth (Morey) Johnson, age 67, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 23, 2021.  Jeanne was born on Wednesday, November 4, 1953 in Hinsdale, IL to the...

Apr 22, 2021

James Taylor Jones

Loving Father, Grandfather, & Brother -

James Taylor Jones, age 72, of Shermans Dale, and formerly of Newport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2021.  James was born on Saturday, October 2, 1948, in Dowagiac, MI to the late Wesley Jones...

Apr 19, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Powley) Nissel

Always Clowning Around -

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Powley) Nissel, age 73, of New Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021, following a battle with cancer.  Pat was born on Wednesday, November 19, 1947, in Harrisburg to the late...

Apr 17, 2021

Frank S. Cockrell, Jr.

Enjoyed Having Fun -

Frank S. Cockrell, Jr., age 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, April 17, 2021.  Frank was born on Sunday, February 25, 1940, in Shiremanstown to the late Frank S....

Apr 12, 2021

Mary J. Sheriff

Mary Josephine (Bishop) Sheriff, age 94, of Carlisle, passed at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle on Monday, April 12, 2021.  Mary was born on Friday, October 29, 1926, in Mechanicsburg to the late William Earl Bishop and Helen Irene (Hertzler) Bishop.  Mary was the widow of Seth Raymond Sheriff, Sr.,...

Apr 10, 2021

Howard “Howie” Norman Motter

A Heart of Gold -

Howard “Howie” Norman Motter, age 63, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Vineland, NJ, passed away at home on Saturday, April 10, 2021.  Howie was born on Thursday, June 13, 1957, in Vineland, NJ to the late...

Apr 10, 2021

Joanne Marie (Bonewitz) Reed

A Talented Artist -

Joanne Marie (Bonewitz) Reed, age 85, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at Transitions of Gettysburg on Saturday, April 10, 2021.  Joanne was born on Sunday, June 23, 1935, in Reinerton to the late Chester L. Bonewitz and Anna...

Apr 10, 2021

Judith “Judy” Eileen (Reams) McClain

A Beacon of Light and Positive Energy -

Our beloved mother passed peacefully, in the arms of her three children, on Saturday, April 10, 2021, aged 80.

Known to all of our friends as “Mom”; she...

Apr 8, 2021

Arvella “Arvy” Olive (Bordner) Grimm

The Family Historian -

Arvella “Arvy” Olive (Bordner) Grimm, age 94, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021.  Arvy was born on Tuesday, November 9, 1926, in Hunters Station to the late Clarence Fredrick Bordner and Verna Mae...