Obituaries

Apr 30, 2020

James “Jim” Ernest Ruff, Jr.

He Cherished His Family -

James “Jim” Ernest Ruff, Jr., age 80, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Grandon Farms in Mechanicsburg on Thursday, April 30, 2020.  Jim was born on Saturday, March 9, 1940,...

Apr 26, 2020

W. Craig Bitner

W. Craig Bitner, a resident at The Gardens of West Shore passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 from complications of the Covid 19 virus.  Craig was born on May 1, 1940 to the late William Early Bitner, Jr. and Elizabeth Craig Bitner. He was a 1958 graduate of Mechanicsburg High...

Apr 22, 2020

Joyce Joanne (Fitting) Trayer

Her Family was Special to Her -

Joyce Joanne (Fitting) Trayer, age 77, of Mechanicsburg, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, peacefully at her home in Mechanicsburg.  She was born on Wednesday, February 3, 1943, to the late Jacob Fitting and...

Apr 21, 2020

Brian Lee Norris

Florida Keys Dreams -

Brian Lee Norris, age 49, of New Cumberland, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, joined his mother in heaven while surrounded by his family and resting peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, following a long and courageous...

Apr 20, 2020

Carolyn (Henninger) Kirk

Carolyn (Henninger) Kirk, age 94, of Camp Hill, died at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital on Monday, April 20, 2020.  Carolyn was born on Monday, January 25, 1926, in Sunbury, PA to the late Harriot (Stipes) Henninger and Dr. F. Lamont Henninger.

Carolyn’s survivors include...

Apr 20, 2020

Martha (Stambaugh) Reeder

Family was Greatest Joy -

Martha (Stambaugh) Reeder, age 97, of Mechanicsburg, was called home on Monday, April 20, 2020.  Martha was born on Saturday, July 1, 1922, in Green Park, PA to the late Ruth (Morrow) Stambaugh and Edgar Allen Stambaugh. ...

Apr 19, 2020

Roumen Boyadjiev

Beloved Brother, Uncle, and Friend –

Roumen Istilianov Boyadjiev, age 58, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Sofia, Bulgaria, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 19, 2020.  Roumen was born on Sunday, April 15, 1962, in Sofia, Bulgaria to the late Istilian Andonov Boyadjiev...

Apr 19, 2020

Dorothy “Dottie” Esther (Spacht) Jones

Loved NASCAR #2 -

Dorothy “Dottie” Esther (Spacht) Jones, age 80, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020.  Dottie was born on Thursday, April 18, 1940, in Water Street, PA to the late Ralph Emerson Spacht and Eva...

Apr 19, 2020

Violet Elizabeth (Thumma) Smith

Loved Her Family and Home -

Violet Elizabeth (Thumma) Smith, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, reunited with her husband “Red” on Sunday, April 19, 2020.  Violet was born on Sunday, March 30, 1930, in Mechanicsburg to the late Grace (Hollinger) Thumma and...

Apr 19, 2020

Joan Barbara (Wilson) Johnston

Vibrant Sense of Humor -

Joan Barbara (Wilson) Johnston, age 85, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020, of natural causes, at Kinkora Pythian Home in Duncannon.  Joan was born on Sunday, August 19, 1934, in Oberlin to the late George Wilbur...

Apr 17, 2020

Richard Lawrence Shaffer, Sr.

POW – Korean War -

Richard Lawrence Shaffer, Sr., age 89, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 17, 2020.  Richard was born on Wednesday, May 14, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Richard Lawrence Shaffer.  In...

Apr 13, 2020

Nicole (Liese) Sharretts

Nicole (Liese) Sharretts, age 33, of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 13, 2020.  Nicole was born on Friday, September 5, 1986, in Freital, East Germany to Andrea (Klose) Klepping.

Nicole’s survivors include her two daughters: Alexis Marie Sharrets and Amaya...

Apr 10, 2020

Will Rodgers McDonald

Loved Being Around Family -

Will Rodgers McDonald, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Beacon, NY, passed away peacefully at The Gardens at Camp Hill on Friday, April 10, 2020.  Will was born on Friday, August 16, 1935, in Orangeburg, SC,...

Apr 9, 2020

Beulah Grace (Asper) Frady

Faithful Christian Woman -

Beulah Grace (Asper) Frady, age 85, of Mechanicsburg, was embraced by her Lord and Savior and taken to heaven on Thursday, April 9, 2020, while in the comfort of her own home and surrounded by her loving...

Apr 5, 2020

Helen Barbara (Britton) Schlaupitz

Loved Her Family -

Helen Barbara (Britton) Schlaupitz, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of Houston, PA, passed away at home on Sunday, April 5, 2020.  Helen was born on Sunday, February 22, 1931, in Canonsburg, PA to the late Maria (Pavkovich) Britton and...

Apr 4, 2020

Robert “Bob” D. Cashner

Devoted Family Man -

Robert “Bob” D. Cashner, age 73, of Etters, fell asleep peacefully and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 4, 2020.  Bob was born on Saturday, October 19, 1946, in Harrisburg to...

Apr 4, 2020

Janet Lucille (Souder) Brenneman

Devoted Mother and Grandmother -

Janet Lucille (Souder) Brenneman, age 82, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home while being comforted by her loving family on Saturday, April 4, 2020, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer.  Janet was born on Sunday, December...

Apr 3, 2020

Madeline Amelia (Gilmore) Myers

Kind, Gentle, and Caring –

Madeline Amelia (Gilmore) Myers, age 86, of Carlisle, very quietly went to her home in heaven on Friday, April 3, 2020.  Madeline was born on Friday, April 7, 1933, in Wainfleet, Onatario, Canada to the late...

Apr 2, 2020

Richard Nelson Chubb

A Man of Faith & Family –

Richard Nelson Chubb, age 88, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020.  Richard was born on Saturday, May 23, 1931, in Harrisburg to the late J. Halley Chubb and...

Apr 1, 2020

Beatrice (Hall) Conrad

Beatrice Conrad of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away at the age of 89 in her home on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, after a sudden illness. She was born on June 3, 1930, to the late Thomas Lee Hall and Mae Haggar (Jones) Hall.

Beatrice, affectionately...