Obituaries

Nov 22, 2019

Alvin Lloyd Wiest

A Man of High Character -

Alvin Lloyd Wiest, age 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle on Friday, November 22, 2019.  Alvin was born on Wednesday, July 11, 1928 in Millersburg to the late Michael...

Nov 21, 2019

Doris Gertrude (Clawson) Barron

Doris Gertrude (Clawson) Barron, age 90, of Mechanicsburg passed away peacefully at Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village on Thursday, November 21, 2019.  Doris was born on Thursday, May 9, 1929 in Bolivar to the late Alfred Bruce Clawson and Florence Hannah (Miller) Clawson.  Doris was the widow of Franklin...

Nov 20, 2019

John Dale Scott

Always Doing Something -

John Dale Scott, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.  John was born on Friday, September 29, 1940 in Shade Gap to the late John Lester Scott and Hazel Laura (Burdge) Scott. In addition...

Nov 18, 2019

James Miller

Shared the Message of Salvation -

James “Jim” Leroy Miller, age 81, of Mechanicsburg passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family on Monday, November 18, 2019.  Jim was born on Monday, June 13, 1938...

Nov 17, 2019

Larry E. Stroble

A Faithful Servant of God-

Larry E. Stroble, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 17, 2019.  Larry was born on Saturday, September 30, 1944 in Williamsport to the late Quillis R. Stroble...

Nov 13, 2019

Robert Allen Ruppert

Robert’s service information, full obituary, photographs, memorial video and portrait will be posted on our website once his family has finalized arrangements.  Please check our website again or feel free to call us at any time by dialing (717) 766-3421.

Robert’s family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral Home...

Nov 13, 2019

Billy Boyd Golden

A Fun-Loving & Hospitable Man -

Billy Boyd Golden, age 87, of New Cumberland, and formerly of Elkin, NC, passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.  Billy was born on Thursday, June 23, 1932 in Surry County, NC...

Nov 12, 2019

Anna Mae (Raudabaugh) Holtry Smith

Loved Her Family -

Anna Mae (Raudabaugh) Holtry Smith, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.  Anna Mae was born on Saturday, July...

Nov 10, 2019

Mary (Berg) Kapalo

A Beautiful Smile -

Mary (Berg) Kapalo, age 95, of Mechanicsburg transitioned peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and into the awaiting arms of her beloved husband on Sunday, November 10, 2019.  Mary was born on Monday, May 5, 1924...

Nov 5, 2019

Richard Stanley Witmer, Jr.

A Movie Buff -

Richard Stanley Witmer, Jr., age 76, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  Richard was born on Wednesday, August 18, 1943 in Mechanicsburg to the late Richard Stanley Witmer, Sr. and...

Nov 3, 2019

Gladys Mae (Hoy) Peck

Family was Always Important -

Gladys Mae (Hoy) Peck, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019.  Gladys was born on Thursday, July 4, 1929 in Mechanicsburg to the late Nevin Bruce Hoy and Florence Ivy (Wagner) Hoy. ...

Oct 29, 2019

Henry Lester Weaver

Loved His Family Without Bounds -

Henry L. Weaver, 71, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on October 29, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. Born March 21, 1948, he was the son of the late H. Lester and Naomi E. Weaver....

Oct 21, 2019

Paul Patrick Getz

Enjoyed the Little Things -

Paul Patrick Getz, age 51, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully with his devoted wife and loving daughter by his side on Monday, October 21, 2019, after combating brain cancer for 16 months with...

Oct 20, 2019

May Lavina (Cowan) Ryan

A Friend to Everyone -

May Lavina (Cowan) Ryan, age 95, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Derry, Westmoreland County, passed away at home on Sunday, October 20, 2019.  May was born on Saturday, February 2, 1924 in Derry to the late...

Oct 20, 2019

Frank Edward Siemon, Sr.

A Simple Guy -

Frank Edward Siemon, Sr., age 72, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Middletown, NY, the city where he and his wife raised their two sons, was embraced by his wife in Heaven on Sunday, October 20, 2019.  Frank...

Oct 16, 2019

Violet Marie (Fearnbaugh) Ritter

Violet Marie (Fearnbaugh) Ritter, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.  Violet was born on Monday, December 6, 1926 in Mechanicsburg to the late George William Fearnbaugh and Hattie Mae (Wagner) Fearnbaugh.  Violet was the widow of Samuel “Sam” McCellan Ritter, whom she...

Oct 14, 2019

Gloria Jean (Burkhart) Jones

Devoted Wife and Mother -

Gloria Jean (Burkhart) Jones, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Lancaster, was reunited with her husband and son on Monday, October 14, 2019.  Gloria was born on Sunday, January 23, 1927 in Lancaster to the...

Oct 10, 2019

Glenda “Susie” Mary (Zeigler) Gephart

Family was Her Greatest Treasure -

Glenda “Susie” Mary (Zeigler) Gephart, age 64, of Mechanicsburg, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, October 10, 2019.  Glenda was born on Saturday, November 13, 1954 in Mechanicsburg to...

Oct 9, 2019

Pierce Boynton MacKay

Touched an Overwhelming Amount of Lives -

Pierce Boynton MacKay, age 77, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of St. Paul, MN and Cleveland, OH, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.  Pierce was born on Wednesday, January 28, 1942 in Minneapolis...

Oct 2, 2019

Frances H. (Heberlig) Lusk

Frances “Fran” Jean (Heberlig) Lusk, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, was reunited with her loving husband in heaven on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.  Fran was born on Saturday, September 6, 1930 in Carlisle to the late Harry Earl Heberlig and Mary Catherine (Peffer) Heberlig.  Fran was the widow of Horace...