Obituaries

John Westley Jones, II

John Westley Jones, II

Jan 8, 2019

John Westley Jones, II

A Kind Soul -

John Westley Jones, II, age 43, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.  John was born on Sunday, March 23, 1975 in Harrisburg to Kathy Ann (Boyer) Jones and the late...

James "Jim" Frederick Miller

James "Jim" Frederick Miller

Jan 2, 2019

James “Jim” Frederick Miller

Always There for Others -

James “Jim” Frederick Miller, age 52, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Louisiana, Washington, and Texas, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.  Jim was born on Saturday, June 18, 1966 in Mechanicsburg to the...

Judith "Judy" Livingston Hailey

Judith "Judy" Livingston Hailey

Jan 2, 2019

Judith “Judy” Livingston Hailey

Judith “Judy” Livingston Hailey, age 77, of Enola, left her earthly life at VibraLife in Mechanicsburg on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.  Judy was born on Tuesday, April 8, 1941 in Tyro, VA to the late John Livingston. Hailey and Florence Amy (Hughes) Hailey.  In addition to her...

Marvajean "Marvie" Ruth (Poffenberger)  Ritter

Marvajean "Marvie" Ruth (Poffenberger) Ritter

Dec 31, 2018

Marvajean “Marvie” Ruth (Poffenberger) Ritter

Loving & Caring -

Marvajean “Marvie” Ruth (Poffenberger) Ritter, age 82, of Mechanicsburg, was embraced by her Lord and Savior and was welcomed into heaven on Monday, December 31, 2018.  Marvie was born on Tuesday, January 28, 1936 in Hagerstown,...

Nancy Ann (Mummert)  Neveker

Nancy Ann (Mummert) Neveker

Dec 30, 2018

Nancy Ann (Mummert) Neveker

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt -

Nancy Ann (Mummert) Neveker, age 81, of Sykesville, passed away at her son’s home on Sunday, December 30, 2018.  Nancy was born on Friday, November 5, 1937 in Boiling Springs to the late Walter...

Betty Jane (Barker)  Baker

Betty Jane (Barker) Baker

Dec 29, 2018

Betty Jane (Barker) Baker

Loving Mother and Grandmother -

Betty Jane (Barker) Baker, age 89, of Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018.  Betty was born on Friday, April 12, 1929 in Harrisburg to the late Carl Sylvester Barker, Sr. and Marcella L....

Hope Dawn Pratt

Hope Dawn Pratt

Dec 29, 2018

Baby Hope Dawn Pratt

Beautiful and Brave Little Girl -

Baby Hope Dawn Pratt was born and went home to be with Jesus on December 29, 2018.  Hope is the beloved daughter of Simon and Allison (Petry) Pratt of Mechanicsburg.

She...

William "Bill" Lewis Rodgers

William "Bill" Lewis Rodgers

Dec 28, 2018

William “Bill” Lewis Rodgers

William “Bill” Lewis Rodgers, age 91, of South Carolina, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, died at Calhoun Convalescent Center in St. Matthews, South Carolina on Friday, December 28, 2018.  Bill was born on Thursday, August 11, 1927 in Mechanicsburg, PA to the late Clair Kemble Rodgers and Catherine Elizabeth (Liggett) Rodgers.

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Frances "Fran" Louise DeSilva

Frances "Fran" Louise DeSilva

Dec 27, 2018

Frances “Fran” Louise DeSilva

Had a Big Heart -

Frances “Fran” Louise DeSliva, age 84, of Dillsburg, died at Carolyn's House in Harrisburg on Thursday, December 27, 2018.  Fran was born on Sunday, November 11, 1934 in Mechanicsburg to the late James Milton DiSilva and Mary Elizabeth (Evinger) DeSilva.  In addition...

John "Jack" Francis Dembrowsky

John "Jack" Francis Dembrowsky

Dec 27, 2018

John “Jack” Francis Dembrowsky

It is with great sadness that the family of John Francis Dembrowsky of Stoughton, MA, known to his family and friends as "Jack" passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2018 at the age of 76 in Mechanicsburg, PA.  Jack was born on Monday, March 9, 1942 in Brockton, MA to the...

Kristy Lynne (Lehman)  Shelly

Kristy Lynne (Lehman) Shelly

Dec 26, 2018

Kristy Lynne (Lehman) Shelly

Giving Heart -

Kristy Lynne (Lehman) Shelly, age 39, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Dillsburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.  Kristy was born on Tuesday, July 24, 1979 in Camp Hill to Susan Jean (Keefer) Lucas and David Dennis...

Dennis "Denny" Patrick Cooney

Dennis "Denny" Patrick Cooney

Dec 26, 2018

Dennis “Denny” Patrick Cooney

A Man of Deep Faith -

Dennis “Denny” Patrick Cooney, age 68, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of Catonsville, MD, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, after spending a wonderful day with his entire family on Christmas.  Denny was born...

Stella (Siedlecki)  Backley

Stella (Siedlecki) Backley

Dec 24, 2018

Stella (Siedlecki) Backley

A Hardworking Woman

Stella (Siedlecki) Backley, age 96, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Wapwallopen, passed away peacefully at The Gardens at Camp Hill on Monday, December 24, 2018.  Stella was born on Sunday, January 21, 1922 in Nanticoke to the late William Siedlecki and Josephine (Sereco)...

Jay Lynn Richwine, Sr.

Jay Lynn Richwine, Sr.

Dec 5, 2018

Jay Lynn Richwine, Sr.

A Dedicated Man -

Jay Lynn Richwine, Sr., age 82, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at Bethany Village with his loving family and wife of almost 65 years by his side on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  Jay was born on Friday,...

Barbara "Barb" Ann Bodine-Rider

Barbara "Barb" Ann Bodine-Rider

Dec 4, 2018

Barbara “Barb” Ann Bodine-Rider

Loving Wife, Mother, Sister, & Friend -

Barbara “Barb” Ann Bodine-Rider, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.  Barb was born on Monday, November 8, 1943 in Pottsville to the late Robert Y. Bodine and Emma E....

Robert "Bob" Arthur Moore, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Arthur Moore, Sr.

Dec 3, 2018

Robert “Bob” Arthur Moore, Sr.

Passionate about Sports -

Robert “Bob” Arthur Moore, Sr., age 79, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of New York City, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, 2018.  Bob was born on Monday, January 23, 1939 in Bronx, NY to the late Arthur Moore and...

Jan Marie (Harclerode)  Sloat

Jan Marie (Harclerode) Sloat

Dec 3, 2018

Jan Marie (Harclerode) Sloat

Always Quick to Smile -

Jan Marie (Harclerode) Sloat, age 74, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018.  Jan was born on Saturday, October 7, 1944 in Harrisburg to the late John Nissley Harclerode and Evelyn Frances (Wellar) Harclerode....

Richard "Rick" Michael Burrows

Richard "Rick" Michael Burrows

Dec 1, 2018

Richard “Rick” Michael Burrows

A Helper and A Doer -

Richard “Rick” Michael Burrows, a long-time resident of Mechanicsburg, PA, ended his 19-month journey with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the age of 60.  Rick was born on Wednesday, April...

Carrie Ann (Cook)  Bucher

Carrie Ann (Cook) Bucher

Dec 1, 2018

Carrie Ann (Cook) Bucher

Carrie Ann (Cook) Bucher, age 51, of Duncannon, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Saturday, December 1, 2018, following her courageous and private battle with cancer.  Carrie was born on Tuesday, August 22, 1967 in Carlisle to Doris Jean (Haffly) Trayer and the...

Scarlette Elizabeth Goldyn Kesner

Scarlette Elizabeth Goldyn Kesner

Nov 28, 2018

Scarlette Elizabeth Goldyn Kesner

Scarlette Elizabeth Goldyn Kesner, infant daughter of Lynyrd Marshall Kesner and Emilyanna Gudrin (Lovell) Kesner passed into her next life on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

In addition to her parents, Scarlette’s survivors include: her three siblings: Maximus Gustave Marshall Tuggle, Lorelai Ginivieve Rainbeaux Tuggle, and...