Obituaries

Apr 3, 2021

Robert “Bob” Charles Egley

Robert “Bob” Charles Egley, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021.  Bob was born on Thursday, September 3, 1942 in Newport News, VA to the late Henry Dean Egley and Dorothy Jean (Williamson) Egley.

Bob’s survivors include his wife...

Mar 29, 2021

Ward Lewis Ver Hage

A Quiet & Intellectual Man -

Ward Lewis Ver Hage, age 87, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021.  Ward was born on Friday, April 7, 1933, in Zeeland, MI to the late Earl Ver Hage and Thelma...

Mar 27, 2021

Martha Ann (Thomas) Rudisill

Martha Ann Rudisill (nee Thomas), a resident of Dillsburg, PA, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at age 73.  Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Betty Thomas.  She is survived by her two brothers: Glenn Thomas and...

Mar 27, 2021

Alice “Alley” Marie (Shirley) Ackroyd

A true gift to our family went to Heaven last night, Saturday, March 27, 2021. Words can’t express how heartbroken we are - Alley was a blessing.  She came into my Dad’s life during darkness and brought light.  Alley was a beautiful spirit.  As a former...

Mar 27, 2021

Mary "Jane" (Varner) Wagner

Small but Mighty -

Mary “Jane” (Varner) Wagner, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home on Saturday, March 27, 2021.  Mary was born on Tuesday, July 22, 1941, in Shippensburg to the late Melvin H. Varner and Ruth E. Baer...

Mar 27, 2021

Yvonne “Potato” Marie (Groft) Bollendorf

A Selfless, Gentle Spirit -

Yvonne “Potato” Marie (Groft) Bollendorf, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021.  Yvonne was born on Monday, June 12, 1939, in Columbia to the late Ambrose Edward Groft and Gretna Lillian (Keller) Groft. ...

Mar 24, 2021

James “Jim” Harold Funkhouser, Sr.

“Mayor of Woods Drive” -

James “Jim” Harold Funkhouser, Sr., age 94, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.  Jim was born on Wednesday, March 2, 1927, in Springfield to the late Joseph Funkhouser,...

Mar 23, 2021

Kirk Wilfred Stanley

Kirk Wilfred Stanley, age 87, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.  He was born on Friday, February 16, 1934, in Longview, Washington to the late Wilfred Burnham Stanley and Edna Pauline (Hockaday) Stanley.

Kirk’s survivors include his...

Mar 23, 2021

Philip “Phil” Weldon Collens

Philip “Phil” Weldon Collens, age 87, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.  Phil was born on Tuesday, September 12, 1933, in Pittsburgh to the late Clinton W. Collens and Marion (Geldt) Collens.  In addition to his parents, Phil is preceded in death by his...

Mar 22, 2021

Kristopher “Kris” George Smith

Dedicated to His Family -

Kristopher “Kris” George Smith, age 42, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, March 22, 2021.  Kris was born on Tuesday, June 27, 1978, to George Clarence Smith and...

Mar 21, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Assad Michael Zetter

Joseph “Joe” Assad Michael Zetter, age 91, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Stockton, CA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 21, 2021, with his loving family by his side, including his wife, Martha.  Joe was born on Tuesday, March 11, 1930, in Stockton, CA...

Mar 20, 2021

Robert “Bob” Lee O’Donnell

Robert “Bob” Lee O’Donnell, age 58, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Chambersburg and Shippensburg, passed away at home and surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 20, 2021, after a long battle with lung cancer.  Bob was born on Sunday, August 19, 1962, in Chambersburg to...

Mar 18, 2021

Marion Anna (Ferris) Schafer

An Avid Artist & Traveler -

Marion Anna (Ferris) Schafer, age 98, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Silver Spring, MD, was reunited with her husband in Heaven on Thursday, March 18, 2021.  Marion was born on Thursday, December 7, 1922, in...

Mar 9, 2021

Charles “Pete” L. Miller, Jr.

A Fun-Loving Guy -

Charles “Pete” L. Miller, Jr., age 69, of Shiremanstown, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.  Pete was born on Saturday, May, 5, 1951 in Harrisburg to the late Charles Leslie Miller, Sr. and Dorothy M....

Mar 9, 2021

Shirley Anne (Hartland) Godwin

Shared Her Contagious Smile -

Shirley Anne (Hartland) Godwin, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.  Shirley was born on Saturday, December 29, 1928, in Renovo to the late Benjamin Thomas Hartland, Sr. and...

Mar 9, 2021

Deborah “Deb” Marie (Douglas) Wagner

Deborah “Deb” Marie (Douglas) Wagner, age 62, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, after a brief stay at Bridges at Bent Creek in Mechanicsburg.  Deb was born on Monday, November 3, 1958, in Syracuse, NY to the late Jack Edward Douglas...

Mar 8, 2021

James “Jim” William Nelson

James “Jim” William Nelson, age 77, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Roulette, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021.  Jim was born on Friday, September 24, 1943, in Upper Darby to the late John Nelson and Ruth (Foley) Nelson.  Jim was the widower of Anne Louise (Blumner) Nelson,...

Mar 8, 2021

Vernon “John” Lee Moore, Sr.

A True Heart of Gold -

Vernon “John” Lee Moore, Sr., age 69, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 8, 2021.  John was born on Sunday, July 15, 1951, in Buckhannon, WV...

Mar 7, 2021

Karen Mae (Negley) Hamer

A Kind and Gentle Soul -

Karen Mae (Negley) Hamer, age 67, of Etters, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021.  Karen was born on Friday, April 24, 1953, in York to the late Grover Cleveland Negley, Jr. and Ethel...

Mar 4, 2021

Lt. Col. James Arthur Ball, Jr.

Proud Retired Army Veteran -

Lt. Col. James Arthur Ball, Jr. (J.A. to his family and JJ to his grandkids), age 88, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of Bonita Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 4, 2021...