Obituaries

Jun 4, 2019

Maryellen Tharp

Maryellen Tharp, age 52, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.  Maryellen was born on Thursday, December 29, 1966 in Orange, NJ to the late Robert James Tharp and Margaret Mary (Shannon) Tharp.  In addition...

Jun 3, 2019

Cecelia Jaye (Ritter) Stoner

Kind and Giving Spirit -

Cecelia Jaye (Ritter) Stoner, age 88, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully in faith on Monday, June 3, 2019.  Cecelia was born on Saturday, December 6, 1930 in Mechanicsburg to the late Daniel...

Jun 2, 2019

Neff Leroy Ludwig

Proud WWII Veteran -

Neff Leroy Ludwig, age 96, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019.  Neff was born on Wednesday, June 21, 1922 in Mechanicsburg to the late Jacob Neff Musser Ludwig and Myrtle May (Brewbaker) Ludwig.  Neff...

Jun 1, 2019

Barbara “Barbie” Jean (Young) Fahnestock

Always Thinking of Other People -

Barbara “Barbie” Jean (Young) Fahnestock, age 61, of Lewisberry, and formerly of Dillsburg, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019.  Barbie was born on Wednesday, March 19, 1958 in Mechanicsburg to Clyde Richard Young and Ruth Ann (Lenker) Young.  Barbie...

May 30, 2019

Donald “Don” John Jacobs, Sr.

A Hard Working Man -

Donald “Don” John Jacobs, Sr., age 74, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Dupont, passed away at VibraLife on Thursday, May 30, 2019.  Don was born on Sunday, December 24, 1944 in Pittston to the late Stanley Ferdinand Jacobs and Mary (Coban)...

May 27, 2019

John Francis Casper, III

John Francis Casper, III, age 69, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home on Monday, May 27, 2019.  John was born on Wednesday, October 27, 1949 in Brownsville to the late John Francis Casper, Jr. and Felicia Jean (Torchia) Casper.

John’s survivors include his...

May 26, 2019

Love Virginia (Sheesley) Wise

Loving Wife, Mother, & Grandmother -

Love Virginia (Sheesley) Wise, age 92, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Millersburg, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019.  Love was born on Sunday, October 24, 1926 in Inglenook to the late Francis E....

May 21, 2019

Harry “Hen” Albertis Yohn

Harry “Hen” Albertis Yohn, age 95, of Mechanicsburg passed away at Forest Park Health Center & Rehabilitation on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.  Hen was born on Sunday, April 6, 1924 in New Kingstown to the late Luther John Yohn and Lizzie Irene (Orris) Yohn.  Hen was the widower of...

May 20, 2019

Charles “Charlie” Walter Blazer

A Jokester With a Big Heart -

Charles “Charlie” Walter Blazer, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 20, 2019.  Charlie was born on Sunday, March 24, 1940 in Lewisberry to the late Carl Blazer and...

May 19, 2019

Sylvia Ruth (Frederick) Gingerich

A Real Sweetheart -

Sylvia Ruth (Frederick) Gingerich, age 89, of Shiremanstown, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  Sylvia was born on Friday, September 13, 1929 in South Mountain to the late Daniel A. Frederick. ...

May 7, 2019

Anthony “Tony” Salerno

A Beautiful Smile -

Anthony “Tony” Salerno, age 69, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Lancaster, passed away at Carolyn’s House in Harrisburg on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.  Tony was born on Wednesday, August 3, 1949 in Lancaster to Anna Maria (Fusco) Salerno...

May 5, 2019

Robert “Bob” Douglas Sponsler

Robert “Bob” Douglas Sponsler, age 90, of Mechanicsburg passed away at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital on Sunday, May 5, 2019.  Bob was born on Monday, August 27, 1928 in Everett, PA to the late Clarence Colfelt Sponsler and Evelyn Elizabeth (Sponsler) Sponsler.  Bob was the widower of...

May 4, 2019

Matthew “Matt” Ronald Dickey

Matthew “Matt” Ronald Dickey, age 62, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away at home on Saturday, May 4, 2019.  Matt was born on Monday, April 8, 1957 in Wilkinsburg to the late John Sherwood Dickey and Annamae Louise (Lister) Dickey.

Matt’s...

May 4, 2019

Shirley Marie (Preston) Trieschman

Lived a Fulfilling and Faithful Life -

Shirley Marie (Preston) Trieschman, age 90, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Carlisle, PA.  Shirley was born on Tuesday, April 2, 1929 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Gordon...

May 3, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” Grace (Starr) Spahr

Loved and Adored Family -

Elizabeth “Betty” Grace (Starr) Spahr, age 80, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Shiremanstown, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 3, 2019.  Betty was born on Thursday, October...

May 1, 2019

Peggy Ann (Dupler) Herchelroath

Peggy “Peg” Ann (Dupler) Herchelroath, age 71, of Mechanicsburg was being comforted by her family when she was embraced by the angels on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.  Peg was born on Monday, June 9, 1947 in Lower Swatara Township to the late Walter Shank Dupler and Mildred...

Apr 30, 2019

Anna Cecilia (Kumelesky) Skasko

True Caregiver -

Anna Cecilia (Kumelesky) Skasko, age 99, of Elizabethtown, and formerly of Mahanoy City, passed away at Masonic Village of Elizabethtown on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.  Anna was born on Tuesday, January 13, 1920, in Mahanoy City, PA to...

Apr 30, 2019

John Sinon Wilmarth

U.S. Air Force Veteran and Teacher -

John S. Wilmarth of Mechanicsburg, PA (70) died of an apparent heart attack while riding his recumbent bicycle on a beautiful sunny afternoon Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He had been in excellent health and was...

Apr 29, 2019

Ruth Elizabeth (Walker) Foltz

Ruth Elizabeth Walker Foltz, 89, of Mechanicsburg passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving children and other family.  Ruth began her simple yet extraordinary life as a sweet, shy “little farm girl,” born in 1930 to Henrietta Bardell (Hettie) and Neff Walker,...

Apr 28, 2019

Jeanne S. (Snyder) Miller

Loved Her Family -

Jeanne S. (Snyder) Miller, age 89, of Marysville, and formerly of Enola, went home to her family in Heaven on Sunday, April 28, 2019.  Jeanne was born on Thursday, June 27, 1929 in Palmerton, PA to the...