Obituaries

Mar 7, 2019

Derryk Elliott Southard

Derryk Elliott Southard, whose parents wished for a baby, but to whom God gave an angel instead, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Derryk is survived by his parents: Dannie Michael Southard and Leigh Brooke Patrick of Harrisburg, PA; his sister, Kimberlyn Rose Southard of Clayton, NC; his maternal...

Mar 6, 2019

Kenneth “Kenny” Roy Hetzel

Kenneth “Kenny” Roy Hetzel, age 70, of Mechanicsburg passed away at home on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.  Kenny was born on Saturday, June 26, 1948 in Wilkinsburg to the late Clarence Lewis Hetzel and Hazel Ruth (Kring) Hetzel.  Kenny was the widower of Cassandra “Sandy” Ruth Eckrich,...

Mar 4, 2019

Margaretha “Margaret” Catharina (Willemsen) Betz

Cherished Time with Grandchildren -

Margaretha “Margaret” Catharina (Willemsen) Betz, age 87, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 4, 2019.  Margaret was born on Friday, March 4, 1932 in Arnhem, Netherlands...

Mar 3, 2019

William “Bill” S. Emery

A True Storyteller -

William “Bill” S. Emery, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Norristown, was embraced by his Lord in Heaven on Sunday, March 3, 2019.  Bill was born on Tuesday, April 6, 1926 in Bryant Pond, ME to...

Feb 27, 2019

Lorraine Marie (Kormanski) von Trott

Lorraine Marie von Trott, 70, of Boiling Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Philadelphia on Tuesday, May 18, 1948, Lorraine was the daughter of two World War II veterans, Joseph Kormanski and Marie (McKenna) Kormanski....

Feb 26, 2019

Barbara Ann (Schmick) Miller

A Family Oriented Woman -

Barbara Ann (Schmick) Miller, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Paxtonia and Linglestown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.  Barbara was born on Sunday, August 5, 1934 in Lykens to the late George...

Feb 25, 2019

Samuel “Sam” Harrison Gipe, Sr.

A Man with Hard-Working Hands -

Samuel “Sam” Harrison Gipe, Sr., age 76, of Carlisle, took his final lap while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 25, 2019.  Sam was born on Saturday, January 2, 1943 in Harrisburg to the late Leo...

Feb 24, 2019

Douglas Boelhouwer

Active Member of the Community -

Douglas Boelhouwer, age 82, of Dillsburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 24, 2019, following a long battle with cancer.  Doug was born on Friday, August 28, 1936 in New...

Feb 21, 2019

Doris “Dot” Mae (Newhart) Metzgar

Gourmet Cook and Baker -

Doris “Dot” Mae (Newhart) Metzgar, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, was embraced by her husband, Robert, in Heaven on Thursday, February 21, 2019.  Dot was born on Monday, March 18, 1929 in Tannersville to the late...

Feb 16, 2019

Felix Manuel Rivera

One of a Kind -

Felix Manuel Rivera, age 26, of Harrisburg, was set free to be embraced by the angels on Saturday, February 16, 2019.  Felix was born on Wednesday, January 13, 1993 in Brooklyn, NY to Cathy (Albarran) Rivera.  Felix...

Feb 13, 2019

Larry Antonio Morrison, Jr.

Larry Antonio Morrison, Jr., age 50, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.  Larry was born on Saturday, December 28, 1968 in Harrisburg to Darlene Kay (McCauslin) Morrison and the late Larry Antonio Morrison, Sr.

Larry’s survivors include his wife of...

Feb 7, 2019

Helen Lillian (Yentzer) Wert

Loving Mother and Aunt -

Helen Lillian (Yentzer) Wert, age 97, of Millsboro, DE, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019.  Helen was born on Sunday, December 4, 1921 in Harrisburg to the late John Earl Yentzer,...

Feb 7, 2019

Fred Vlasek

Loved His Family -

Fred Vlasek, age 89, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg and Frackville, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019.  Fred was born on Wednesday, September 4, 1929 in Frackville to the late Sophie Clark.  In addition to his mother,...

Feb 6, 2019

Jayce Eugene Hobble

Jayce Eugene Hobble, the infant son of Jason Eugene Hobble and Tracy Rene Gregoire, was born wrapped in the arms of angels on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.  In addition to his parents, Jayce is survived by his seven siblings: Ryan Hawbaker, Lashaan Hobble, Terriah Wilkinson, Taylor Hobble, Trinity...

Feb 6, 2019

Sybilla “Billie” Frances (Haefner) Doll

Loved to Dance -

Sybilla “Billie” Frances (Haefner) Doll, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.  Billie was born on Thursday, July 8, 1926 in Lancaster to the late Henry Charles Haefner and Margaret Viola (Schwebel)...

Feb 5, 2019

Karen Lynn (Hensley) Vogelsong

Nice and Good to Everybody -

Karen Lynn (Hensley) Vogelsong, age 60, of Shermans Dale, and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, after a long ordeal with cancer.  Karen was born on Saturday, November 15, 1958 in...

Feb 4, 2019

Michael “Mike” John Leggore

Devoted to His Family -

Michael “Mike” John Leggore, age 69, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Middletown, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Mike was born on Friday, May 20, 1949 in Harrisburg to the late John Harvey Leggore and...

Feb 2, 2019

Timothy “Tim” Marlin Watts, Sr.

Always Willing to Help -

Timothy “Tim” Marlin Watts, Sr., age 58, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019.  Tim was born on Wednesday, December 7, 1960 in Mechanicsburg to Patsy Ann (Gayman) Edsall and Leroy M. Watts.  ...

Jan 27, 2019

Patricia “Pat” Louise (MacDonald) Puchalski

Family was Her Everything -

Patricia Louise Puchalski, 77, is no longer trapped in a body and mind that she could no longer control.  Patricia entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, January 27, 2019 with her husband, Walt and...

Jan 23, 2019

Catherine Elizabeth (Davis) Yeager

A Loving Sister, Aunt and Friend -

Catherine Elizabeth (Davis) Yeager, age 94, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.  Catherine was born on Monday, December 1, 1924 in Enola to the late James Hamilton Davis and Edna Mae...