Obituaries

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...

Mar 4, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Owen Zack

A Man of Faith -

Gerald “Jerry” Owen Zack, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 4, 2021.  Jerry was born on Wednesday, March 29, 1939 in Windber to the late Vincent Zack and Alva (Larson) Zack. ...

Mar 3, 2021

Vicki Eleanor (Wickard) Lenker

Vicki Eleanor (Wickard) Lenker, age 74, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully with her son, David, by her side on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.  Vicki was born on Thursday, July 25, 1946, in Mechanicsburg to the late James L. Wickard and Laura Mae (Brenneman) Wickard.  In addition to...

Feb 28, 2021

Lisa Nanette Speese

A Great Friend to Many -

Lisa Nanette Speese, age 60, of Dillsburg, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 28, 2021, after a courageous battle with small cell lung cancer.  Lisa was born on...

Feb 26, 2021

Willis J. McCormick

Proud United States Navy Veteran of WWII -

Willis J. McCormick, age 95, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021.  Willis was born on Thursday, March 19, 1925, in Carlisle to the late Viola Blanche (Hamaker) Bigler.  In addition to...

Feb 25, 2021

Robert Andrew Plessinger

Robert Andrew Plessinger, age 55, of Dunnellon, FL, and formerly of New York City, Miami, and Dallas, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021.  Robert was born on Friday, February 4, 1966, in Martinsburg, WV to Robert Plessinger and Nancy (Steffen) Plessinger.  Robert is preceded in death by...

Feb 23, 2021

Roberta “Bobbie” Helene (Busch) Brannock

A Real Pistol -

Roberta “Bobbie” Helene (Busch) Brannock, age 86, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.  Bobbie was born on Sunday, July 15, 1934, in Philadelphia to the late Otto “Buddy” Busch...

Feb 21, 2021

Margaret “Marge” Lee (Porter) Lyles

Margaret “Marge” Lee (Porter) Lyles, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, peacefully passed from this life into eternal life on Sunday, February 21, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Marge was born on Tuesday, February 10, 1931, in Baltimore, MD to the late George Nicholas Porter and Catherine...

Feb 19, 2021

John “Steve” Steven Minter

An Outdoorsman Extraordinaire -

John “Steve” Steven Minter, age 70, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021.  Steve was born on Friday, March 24, 1950, in Mechanicsburg to the late John Richard Minter and Patricia Elizabeth (Fisher) Frederick.  In...