Obituaries
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Alice Elizabeth [Zimmerman] Creager
Oct 22, 2024
Alice Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Creager of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania died peacefully on October 22, 2024, with her family by her side. Alice was born on December 11, 1923, in Shiremantown, Pennsylvania. She was married to Jack Lamont Creager in 1948, who preceded her in death in 1951. In addition to her husband, Alice is predeceased by her parents, Walter Stone Zimmerman and...
Rose Vanderzell
Oct 21, 2024
Rose Vanderzell, infant daughter of John and Nicole Vanderzell of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, October 21. Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
Rose’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral & Cremation in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Offer condolences, light a memorial candle, and sign her guest book by visiting Rose’s official obituary page at Buhrig.com.
Carl Patrick Connellan
Oct 18, 2024
Carl Patrick Connellan, a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man, passed away on October 18, 2024 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He was born on March 30, 1932, in Dublin, Ireland, and lived a life rich with varied experiences, passions, and unwavering commitment to those he loved.
Carl's professional journey was diverse and distinguished, including significant tenure at Aer...
Michael "Mike" Andrew Takach
Oct 12, 2024
Michael Andrew Takach, age 73, of Landisburg, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Mike was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Andrew Michael and Margaret (Babinecz) Takach.
Mike’s survivors include his wife of 43 years, Eugenia “Jeannie” (Johnson) Takach; his sons, Andrew (Genevieve) and Matthew (Crystal); his five grandchildren, Natalie Takach, Autumn Takach, Chase Patton, Jade...
Helen (Huron) Sarraf
Oct 12, 2024
With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to our mother, Helen (Huron) Sarraf, age 94, of Elizabethtown (formerly of Camp Hill) on October 12, 2024. Helen was born on November 24, 1929, in Pittsburgh to the late George Huron and Mary (Kishaw) Huron. Helen was the widow of Hugh Charles Sarraf. In addition to her parents and husband, Helen is preceded...
Michael J. Volcko
Oct 11, 2024
With sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Michael “Mike” J. Volcko, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, who died on Friday, October 11, 2024. Mike was born on Tuesday, March 1, 1949 in Syracuse, NY to the late Frank J. Volcko and Helen V. (Glowacki) Volcko.
His survivors include his wife of 22 years, Patricia “Patti” A. (Smith) Volcko; his step-son: Michael...
Virginia Fiore
Oct 5, 2024
Virginia Fiore, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Brooklyn, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Virginia was born on Friday, October 27, 1933, in Brooklyn to the late Michael Fiore and Rose (DiOrio) Fiore. Virginia was the widow of Robert “Bob” Martin Zeichner. In addition to her parents and husband, Virginia is preceded in death by her siblings Robert...
Ronald Thomas "Ronnie" Gutshall, Jr.
Oct 5, 2024
Ronald “Ronnie” Thomas Gutshall, Jr. , age 44, of Mechanicsburg, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Ronnie was born on Thursday, April 24, 1980, in Harrisburg to Ronald Thomas Gutshall, Sr. and Deborah (Miller) Hanley.
Ronnie’s survivors include his father, Ronald Thomas Gutshall, Sr., his mother, Deborah (Miller) Hanley, and his step-father, Paul Hanley.
Ronnie graduated from Boiling Springs High School as...
William Edward Kovach
Oct 4, 2024
William Edward Kovach, age 73, of Enola, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024 with family by his side. He was born on July 14, 1951 in Natrona Heights, PA and was the son of the late Nicholas William and Mary Ellen (Wheeler) Kovach.
Bill was a graduate of Natrona Heights High School and then moved to Lancaster, PA to...
Thomas "Tom" Edwin Brown
Oct 3, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Edwin Brown, age 85, of Mechanicsburg, died on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Tom was born on Thursday, January 5, 1939, in Harrisburg to the late Alan Edwin Brown and Ruth Virginia (Dixon) Brown. In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his son: Gregory Edwin Brown; his grandson: Brayden James Bonsall; and his two siblings:...
Lawrence L. Rider
Oct 1, 2024
Lawrence L. Rider, 97, peacefully passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on October 1, at his home in Mechanicsburg.
He was born March 3, 1927, the youngest child of Abner and Minnie (Moody) Rider. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife and high school sweetheart Betty (Enck) Rider; sister Jeanette Smith; brother Russell Rider;...
David "Mike" Michael Faust
Sep 29, 2024
David “Mike” Michael Faust, born on September 4, 1946, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024. Mike is predeceased by his mother: Margaret Unger Faust, his father: Wilmer Clyde Faust Jr, and his brother: Wilmer Clyde Faust III. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, friendship, and love that touched countless lives throughout his remarkable journey.
Mike dedicated...
Christopher "Chris" Joseph Plouff
Sep 25, 2024
Christopher “Chris” Joseph Plouff, age 58, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Chicopee, MA, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Chris was born on Sunday, September 18, 1966, in Pawtucket, RI to the late Robert Allen Plouff, Sr. and Beverly Ann (Gallagher) Plouff.
Chris is survived by his wife of 23 years, Jackie (Davis) Plouff; his step-daughter: Amber Ryals of Middletown; his...
Theodore "Ted" Vaios Voulgaris
Sep 22, 2024
Theodore Vaios Voulgaris
November 17, 1927- September 22, 2024
Theodore (Ted) V. Voulgaris, 96, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg, PA after a brief illness. Ted was born on November 17, 1927 in Manchester, NH to parents Vaios and Despina (Pistolas) Voulgaris.
Ted graduated from Manchester Central...
Peter Jensen, Sr.
Sep 22, 2024
Peter Francis Jensen, Sr., age 75, of Mechanicsburg, died on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Peter was born on Wednesday, February 23, 1949, to the late Charles Daniel Jensen and Mary (Kearney) Jensen. Peter was the widower of Linda Edna (Mezick) Jensen, who were married for over 50 years. In addition to his parents, Peter is proceeded in death by his...
Joanne Irene (Bowser) Cole
Sep 20, 2024
Joanne Irene (Bowser) Cole, age 80, of Shippensburg, died on Friday, September 20, 2024. Joanne was born on Saturday, August 5, 1944, in Johnstown to the late Benjamin Bowser and Rhoda (Stoudt) Bowser. Joanne was widow of Harold Russell Cole, whom she married on August 16, 1981, and who died on June 18, 2010. In addition to her parents and...
Susan Irene (Bailey) Eckerd
Sep 18, 2024
Susan Irene (Bailey) Eckerd, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Susan was born on November 4, 1942, in Lewistown to the late Leithead Bailey and Phoebe Irene (Shimp) Bailey. In addition to her parents, Susan is preceded in death by her brother, Eugene Bailey.
Sue’s survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Ronald “Ron”...
Joyce Isabelle (Taylor) Ritter
Sep 13, 2024
Joyce Isabelle (Taylor) Ritter, age 90, of Boiling Springs, died on Friday, September 13, 2024. Joyce was born on Saturday, July 21, 1934, in Plainfield to the late William Warren Taylor and Isabelle Martha (Miller) Taylor. Joyce was the widow of Daniel Herbert Ritter, Jr., whom she married on July 27, 1952., and who died on April 9, 1988. In...
Dr. Brian Keith Rosenbaum
Sep 12, 2024
Dr. Brian Keith Rosenbaum, age 65, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Brian was born on Monday, August 24, 1959, in Johnstown to the late Eugene George Rosenbaum and Deloris “Maxine” (Dornberger) Rosenbaum.
Brian’s survivors include his sister: Dawn Rosenbaum of Harrisburg; and many foster children.
All are welcome to join Brian’s family at his memorial service on...
Sean Patrick Todd
Sep 12, 2024
Sean Patrick Todd, age 32, of Mechanicsburg, died on Thursday, September 12, 2024, after a long fight with cancer. Sean was born on Thursday, July 2, 1992, in Harrisburg. Sean’s survivors include his father: Charles "Charlie" Frederick Todd, Jr; his twin brother: Charles Fredrick Todd III; and his aunts and uncles: Donald Pierce and his wife Peg, Peggy Pierce, Lori Williams...
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