Obituaries

Mar 29, 2025

Harolyn Sue (Young) Williams, age 73, of Mechanicsburg, PA, died on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Harolyn was born on Thursday, November 1, 1951, in Easton, PA to the late Harold and Helen Young. Harolyn was the widow of Stephen “Steve” Williams, whom she married on July 17, 1971, and who died on March 17, 2025.

Harolyn’s survivors include her son: Stephen...

Mar 21, 2025

Doris Louise (Reynolds) Berger, age 91, of Dillsburg, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was fortunate to be able to spend her last few days on her mountain with her loving husband by her side. Doris was born on Friday, November 10, 1933, in Mechanicsburg to the late Mervin Sunday Reynolds and Helen...

Mar 19, 2025

Richard “Denny” Dennis Leahy Jr, age 78, of Mechanicsburg died on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Denny was born on Saturday, October 13, 1946, in Harrisburg to the late Richard Dennis Leahy Sr and Mussette (Pope) Leahy. Denny’s survivors include his brother: David Leahy and his wife, Vicki, of Mechanicsburg.

Denny graduated from Mechanicsburg High School. He was a proud veteran of...

Mar 17, 2025

Stephen “Steve” Williams, age 72, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Easton, died on Monday, March 17, 2025. Steve was born on Sunday, May 4, 1952 in Allentown to the late Mildred Felton. In addition to his mother, Steve is preceded in death by his brother: William Brown.

Steve’s survivors include his wife of 53 years, Harolyn Sue (Young) Williams; his son:...

Mar 8, 2025

Michael Charles Slaughter, age 74, of Mechanicsburg, died on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Michael was born on Friday, March 24, 1950, in Portsmouth, VA to the late Ollie Slaughter and Virginia (West) Slaughter.

Michael’s survivors include his two daughters: Angelique Wilt-Luisi and husband Joe Luisi, April Slaughter and husband Patrick Downey; and his two step-children; Jessica Webb, and Christopher Webb. He...

Mar 3, 2025

Richard “Rich” Joseph Gordon of Mechanicsburg died on Monday, March 3, 2025. He was 77 years old.

Rich was born May 27, 1947, in Pittsburgh to the late Abraham “Albert” Gordon and Gladys (Litwin) Gordon. He was the widower of Patricia Ann (Cawley) Gordon, whom he married on June 2, 1972, and who died on July 9, 2016. In addition to...

Feb 27, 2025

Billy Hoyle Burns, aged 89 and known to his family and friends as Bill, entered into the presence of his savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 27, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be deeply missed.

Bill was born on November 25, 1935 in Caledonia, Mississippi to Lillian (Smith) Burns and Therman "Red" Burns....

Feb 27, 2025

Barbara Ann (Jones) Kendall, age 88, of Camp Hill, died on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Barbara was born on Wednesday, July 22, 1936, in Mechanicsburg to the late Gordon Buck Jones and Loretta (Whitaker) Jones. Barbara was the widow of Doyle Rosevelt Kendall, whom she married on December 5, 1959, and who died on April 4, 1995. In addition to...

Feb 23, 2025

Born July 22, 1943, in Shamokin, PA, Richard Andrew (Andy) Wheeler was the son of the late Richard Anthony Wheeler and Monica Bernadette Wheeler. He died peacefully at home on February 23, 2025, of heart failure. Surviving is his wife of 47 years Helen L. Wheeler, two brothers James and Michael; three daughters; Leslie Wagner, Robin Goodman and Laura Akbar...

Feb 22, 2025

Feb 20, 2025

Erma (Lingle) Carr, age 92, of Carlisle, passed from this world to greet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Chapel Pointe Retirement Community. Erma was born on Wednesday, June 29, 1932, in Harrisburg to the late Russell Lingle and Emma (Aigler) Lingle. Erma was the widow of Robert “Thad” Thad Carr, whom she married on June...

Feb 19, 2025

Conner Thomas, a vibrant 17-year-old from Mechanicsburg, went to be with the Lord  on February 19, 2025. Born on December 30, 2007, to Jason and Christie Martinazzi, Conner's life was a testament to his bright spirit and diverse interests.

He is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents, Robert and Joyce Mayercsik; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Michelle Martinazzi; Aunt Sara (Rick) Delsignore;...

Feb 17, 2025

Marsha Lea (Nonemaker) Eslinger, age 87, of Enola, died on Monday, February 17, 2025. Marsha was born on Friday, November 5, 1937, in White Hill to the late John Bertrand Nonemaker and Ida Alberta (Whitcomb) Nonemaker. Marsha was the widow of Larry “Skip” Richard Eslinger, whom she married on July 18, 1957, and who died on July 12, 2016. In...

Feb 12, 2025

Gloria Lee (Hammaker) Mackey, age 78, of Harrisburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Gloria was born on Sunday, July 14, 1946, in Harrisburg to the late James Vincent Hammaker and Mary Elizabeth (Motter) Hammaker. Gloria was the widow of Robert “Alex” Alexander Mackey, whom she married on November 19, 1966, and who...

Feb 12, 2025

Betty Jane (Barth) Bishard, age 93, of Mechanicsburg, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Betty was born on Thursday, January 21, 1932 in Lancaster, PA to the late William Llywelyn Barth and Gladys Elmyra (Royer) Barth. Betty was the widow of Robert Vernon Bishard, whom she married on April 24, 1954, and who died on February 14, 2013. In addition...

Feb 11, 2025

Mary Esther (Brown) Moore, age 77, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Born on October 28, 1947, in Baltimore, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late William Robertson and Pearl (Trueheart) Robertson.

Mary was the devoted wife of the late Curtis Moore, whom she married on July 8, 1978. Together, they built...

Feb 8, 2025

Robert “Bob” Jay DeMartyn, Jr., age 79, of Mechanicsburg, died on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Bob was born on Tuesday, December 25, 1945, in Harrisburg to the late Robert Jay DeMartyn, Sr. and Martha Ruth (Bell) DeMartyn. 

Bob’s survivors include his two siblings: Susann DeMartyn Madara and husband, James of Allentown, David Edward DeMartyn of Enola; and his nephew: Christopher James...

Feb 8, 2025

Betty Jane was born on August 27, 1927, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to Claude Reichard and Jennie Ney. She married Robert Lee Windemaker on September 22, 1951, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and they were married for 49 years. They had two children during their marriage - Robert Jr. and Beth. Their first home was adjacent to the Conodoguinet at Willow Mill Run,...

Feb 6, 2025

Mollie Ritter Randolph, a devoted educator and lifelong learner, passed away on February 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on May 1, 1939, and the beloved daughter of William and Suzanne Ritter, Mollie dedicated 30 years to teaching, mostly in the Mechanicsburg Area School District, where she touched countless lives with her commitment and dedication to her students.

A...

Feb 3, 2025

Eric John Wertz, age 64, of Mechanicsburg, died on Monday, February 3, 2025. Eric was born on Saturday, November 26, 1960, in Harrisburg to the late John Louis Wertz and Englis Jane (Perich) Wertz. 

Eric’s survivors include his wife of 33 years, Trudy Jo (Strasbaugh) Wertz; his two siblings: Mark Lewis Wertz of Mechanicsburg and Lisa Lynn Dull of St. Peters,...