Obituaries

Jan 15, 2021

Suzette L. Barrick

A Friend to Everyone -

Suzette L. Barrick, age 72, of Mechanicsburg, passed away with her family and very close friends by her side on Friday, January 15, 2021, after a 24 year long battle with cancer.  Suzette was born on Friday,...

Jan 15, 2021

Nancy Louise (Gochenauer) Hornberger

Found the Good in Others -

Nancy Louise (Gochenauer) Hornberger, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, January 15, 2021.  Nancy was born on Friday, October 10, 1941, in Harrisburg to the...

Jan 14, 2021

Sara Romaine (Greegor) Smith

Sara Romaine (Greegor) Smith, age 93, of Mechanicsburg passed away at home and surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 14, 2021.   Sara was born on Thursday, December 22, 1927, in Mechanicsburg to the late John Kutz Greegor and Clara Blanche (Markle)...

Jan 12, 2021

Arthur “Art” McCune Podvia

Arthur “Art” McCune Podvia, age 71, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.  Art was born on Tuesday, July 18, 1949, in Pittsburgh to the late Robert F. Podvia and Martha Ann (McCune) Podvia.  In addition to his parents, Art is preceded in death by...

Jan 11, 2021

Monica “Boo” Anne Martyak

Monica “Boo” Anne Martyak, age 50, of Cape May Courthouse, NJ and formerly of Hazleton, PA passed away at the home of her sister on Monday, January 11, 2021.  Monica was born on Wednesday, October 14, 1970, in Hazelton to Judith Mary (Sullivan) Martyak and the late Dr. Nicholas...

Jan 11, 2021

Katherine “Kitty” Marie (Turner) Baker

Such a Sweetheart -

Katherine “Kitty” Marie (Turner) Baker, age 94, of Carrollton, GA, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021.  Born on Sunday, April 4, 1926 in Enola, she was one of 20 children of...

Jan 9, 2021

Lisa Dawn Nease Yeager

A Heart Full of Love -

Lisa Dawn Nease Yeager, age 65, of Mechanicsburg, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, January 9, 2021.  Lisa was born on Monday, November 21, 1955, in Hagerstown to Robert “Bob” Eugene...

Jan 9, 2021

Dorothy “Dottie” Mae (Woody) Eshelby

She Cherished her Family -

Dorothy “Dottie” Mae (Woody) Eshelby, age 88, of Lewisberry, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021.  Dottie was born on Tuesday, November 22, 1932, in Morgantown, West Virginia to the...

Jan 7, 2021

Mary Jane (Batdorf) Boyer

Always There for Her Family -

Mary Jane (Batdorf) Boyer, age 89, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 7, 2021.  Mary Jane was born on Sunday, March 8, 1931, in...

Jan 7, 2021

Roy “Butch” James Snavely, Jr.

Family’s Super Hero -

Roy “Butch” James Snavely, Jr., age 53, of Manchester, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 7, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.  Roy...

Jan 7, 2021

Maria deLourdes “Vovó” (Eloy) Gaig Renter

Homemaker and Mother -

Maria de Lourdes “Vovó” (Eloy) Gaig Renter, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of New York, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on Thursday, January 7, 2021.  Lourdes was born...

Jan 5, 2021

Louis “Lou” Henry Blanchard

“If You Stop Moving, They Bury You” -

Louis “Lou” Henry Blanchard, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  Lou was born in Massachusetts, to the late Cyril J. Blanchard and Georgianna (Demers) Blanchard.  Lou was married...

Jan 3, 2021

Walter E. Florio

Family Man, Beacon of Strength, and Larger-than-Life Personality -

Walter E. Florio, age 74, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Walter, also known as “Walt” and “Wally,” was born on September 20, 1946, in Naples, Italy and spent most...

Dec 30, 2020

Susanne “Sue” Kay (Rechel) Sather

Loved Family and Golfing -

Susanne “Sue” Kay (Rechel) Sather, age 73, of Mechanicsburg, went home to be with her mother and father in heaven on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.  Sue was born on Thursday, June 19, 1947, in Mechanicsburg...

Dec 29, 2020

Robert “Bob” Donald Dressler

Devoted Family Man -

Robert “Bob” Donald Dressler, age 87, of Mechanicsburg, went home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.  Bob was born on Wednesday, November 8, 1933, in Walker Township, PA to the late Robert Sylvester Dressler and Hulda Florence (Henderson)...

Dec 27, 2020

Audrey Elaine (Comp) Gates

Her Family Was Her Life -

Audrey Elaine (Comp) Gates, age 85, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully and was embraced by Jesus on Sunday, December 27, 2020.  Audrey was born on Tuesday, September 17, 1935, in Enola, PA to the late...

Dec 27, 2020

Orin “Big O” Franklin Long

A People Person -

Orin “Big O” Franklin Long, age 70, of Mechanicsburg, was freed from his long battle with cancer, with his wife by his side, on Sunday, December 27, 2020.  Orin was born on Wednesday, May 3, 1950,...

Dec 26, 2020

Joseph “Joe” Thomas O’Keefe

Buccaneers & Star Trek Fan -

Joseph “Joe” Thomas O’Keefe, age 59, of Lemoyne, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital on Saturday, December 26, 2020.  Joe was born on Saturday, July 22, 1961, in Harrisburg, PA to the late Joseph William...

Dec 26, 2020

William “Bill” Gorgas Wise

Motorsports Fan -

William “Bill” Gorgas Wise, age 76, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital on Saturday, December 26, 2020.  Bill was born on Tuesday, October 17, 1944, in Carlisle to the late Robert Gorgas Wise and Mildred Maye (Chadwick) Wise. ...

Dec 26, 2020

Maxine Jean (Swartz) Windemaker

A Spitfire -

Maxine Jean (Swartz) Windemaker, age 90, of Carlisle, went home on Saturday, December 26, 2020.  Maxine was born on Wednesday, July 2, 1930, in Carlisle, PA to the late Clarence M. Swartz and Esther Swartz.  Maxine was the...