Obituaries

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...

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...