Obituaries

E. Briner Ashway, Jr.

E. Briner Ashway, Jr.

Jun 30, 2019

E. Briner Ashway, Jr.

Proud WWII Veteran -

E. Briner Ashway, Jr., age 98, of Silver Spring Township, died while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 30, 2019.  Briner was born on August 13, 1920, in Chambersburg, to the late Elmer Briner Ashway...

Ann Elizabeth (Dahr)  Cressler

Ann Elizabeth (Dahr) Cressler

Jun 25, 2019

Ann Elizabeth (Dahr) Cressler

Loving Wife, Sister, and Aunt -

Ann Elizabeth (Dahr) Cressler, age 74, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  Ann was born on Monday, February 12, 1945 in Dillsburg to the late Richard C. Nell and Martha E. (Dahr)...

John Youssef Khouri

John Youssef Khouri

Jun 23, 2019

John Youssef Khouri

Heart of Gold & Beautiful Soul -

John Youssef Khouri, age 72, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of the Mountain of Sourat in Batroun, Lebanon, peacefully and unexpectedly passed away with his loving family by his side on Sunday, June 23, 2019, while...

Shirley Ann (Calhoun)  Valetske

Shirley Ann (Calhoun) Valetske

Jun 23, 2019

Shirley Ann (Calhoun) Valetske

Loved the Beauty of Nature -

Shirley Ann (Calhoun) Valetske, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, died with her husband by her side on Sunday, June 23, 2019, after a long battle with cancer.  Shirley was born on Friday, February 22, 1935 in...

Mary Lou (Stahler)  Rosendale

Mary Lou (Stahler) Rosendale

Jun 23, 2019

Mary “Mary Lou” Louella (Stahler) Rosendale

A Proud Mother and Grandmother -

Mary “Mary Lou” Louella (Stahler) Rosendale, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2019.  Mary Lou was born on Friday, August 10, 1928 in Highspire to the late Maurice...

Vicki Lee (Rider)  Brannen

Vicki Lee (Rider) Brannen

Jun 22, 2019

Vicki Lee (Rider) Brannen

A Straightforward and Loving Woman -

Vicki Lee (Rider) Brannen, age 67, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 22, 2019, after an extended illness with her son, Michael, by her side.  Vicki was born on Sunday, July...

Irene Mae (Kraft)  Barnhart

Irene Mae (Kraft) Barnhart

Jun 16, 2019

Irene Mae (Kraft) Barnhart

Fiercely Loyal to Mechanicsburg -

Irene Mae (Kraft) Barnhart, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 16, 2019.  Irene was born on Sunday, August 11, 1929 in Harrisburg to the late Ludwig...

Thelma I. (Miller)  Sheely

Thelma I. (Miller) Sheely

Jun 12, 2019

Thelma I. (Miller) Sheely

Queen of Avon and Dancing -

Thelma I. (Miller) Sheely, age 92, of Bethany Towers in Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.  Thelma was born on Friday, February 4, 1927 in Carlisle to the late Scott Miller and...

Peggy Ann (Wertz)  Hopple

Peggy Ann (Wertz) Hopple

Jun 11, 2019

Peggy Ann (Wertz) Hopple

A Spirit for Charity -

Peggy Ann (Wertz) Hopple, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Peggy was born on Sunday, January 12, 1941, in Mechanicsburg to the late Richard Wilbur Wertz, Sr. and Olive Pearl (Gates) Wertz Myers....

Roger William Crowl

Roger William Crowl

Jun 11, 2019

Roger William Crowl

Loved His Family -

Roger William Crowl, age 60, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Roger was born on Sunday, April 26, 1959 in Mechanicsburg to the late Marlin Preston Crowl and Kathryn Ellen (Snyder)...

Carol Jean (Kegris)  Morrow

Carol Jean (Kegris) Morrow

Jun 11, 2019

Carol Jean (Kegris) Morrow

A Natural Caretaker -

Carol Jean (Kegris) Morrow, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Carol was born on Friday, October 8, 1943 in Harrisburg to the late Albert Russell Kegris...

Michael Edward Donovan, Jr.

Michael Edward Donovan, Jr.

Jun 10, 2019

Michael Edward Donovan, Jr.

An Exceptional Husband, Father, & Pappy -

Michael Edward Donovan, Jr., age 68, of Shermans Dale, and formerly of Lock Haven, was embraced by his family in Heaven on Monday, June 10, 2019, following a brief illness.  Michael was born on...

Mark Duane Lewis

Mark Duane Lewis

Jun 10, 2019

Mark Duane Lewis

Mark Duane Lewis, age 53, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home on Monday, June 10, 2019.  Mark was born on Monday, April 23, 1966 in Denver, CO to Dorothy Jean (Davis) Jones and the late Milton Lee Lewis.

Mark’s survivors include his wife of...

Patricia "Pat" Ann (Long)  Hammond

Patricia "Pat" Ann (Long) Hammond

Jun 10, 2019

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Long) Hammond

Dedicated Special Education Teacher -

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Long) Hammond, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019.  Pat was born on Thursday, February 24, 1938 in Baltimore, MD to the late Carl Long and Ruth Iva...

Stephen "Steve" Edward Schaefer

Stephen "Steve" Edward Schaefer

Jun 9, 2019

Stephen “Steve” Edward Schaefer

Kind-Hearted Daredevil -

Stephen “Steve” Edward Schaefer, age 62, of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, June 9, 2019.  Steve was born on Tuesday, December 4, 1956, in Harrisburg to Charles Louis Schaefer, Sr. and Joyce Arlene (Lucas) Schaefer....

Melvin Dale Collins

Melvin Dale Collins

Jun 9, 2019

Melvin Dale Collins

Gave Generously -

Melvin Dale Collins, age 86, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Butler, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 9, 2019.  Melvin was born on Sunday, January 29, 1933 in Butler to the late Elmer...

Gladys L. (Weidner)  Keith

Gladys L. (Weidner) Keith

Jun 8, 2019

Gladys L. (Weidner) Keith

A Very Strong Woman -

Gladys L. (Weidner) Keith, age 82, of Richlandtown, and formerly of Camp Hill, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, June 8, 2019.  Gladys was born on Wednesday, March 17, 1937 in Dickinson...

Teresa Ann (Gravino)  Milletics

Teresa Ann (Gravino) Milletics

Jun 7, 2019

Teresa Ann (Gravino) Milletics

Nature and Animal Lover -

Teresa Ann (Gravino) Milletics, age 58, of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly at Geisinger Holy Spirit on Friday, June 7, 2019.  Teresa was born on Monday, June 13, 1960, in Hershey to Nicholas Anthony Gravino and Marlene...

Pearl Martina (Gross)  Myers

Pearl Martina (Gross) Myers

Jun 5, 2019

Pearl Martina (Gross) Myers

Always a Lady -

Pearl Martina (Gross) Myers, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.  Pearl was born on Saturday, March 2, 1929 in Carlisle to the late Lester O. Gross, Sr. and Goldie Mae (Goodling) Gross. ...

Benjamin "Ben" Edgar Bess Cummings

Benjamin "Ben" Edgar Bess Cummings

Jun 5, 2019

Benjamin “Ben” Edgar Bess Cummings

Loving Husband, Father, & Grandfather –

Ben’s survivors include his wife of 31 years, Michelle (White) Cummings; his seven children: Tania Amalina Campbell, Alejandro “Alex” Benjamin Cummings, Anita Sofia Cummings, Francisco Xavier Cummings, Laird Gillian Cummings,...