Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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,...

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...