Obituaries

Nov 1, 2018

James “Jim” Walter Kiel

A Great Storyteller -

James “Jim” Walter Kiel, age 79, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018.  Jim was born on Saturday, August 26, 1939 in Pittsburgh to the late Walter Jacob Kiel and Mary...

Oct 30, 2018

Kathryn “Kay” Louise (Coleman) Rechel

Loved to Dance -

Kathryn “Kay” Louise (Coleman) Rechel, age 99, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.  Kay was born on Saturday, March 26, 1919 in Williamsport to the late Ransom Coleman and...

Oct 29, 2018

Helen “Jean” Jean (Lewis) Heisler

Found Joy in Reading -

Helen “Jean” Jean (Lewis) Heisler, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village in Mechanicsburg on Monday, October 29, 2018.  Jean was born on Sunday, November 22, 1925 in Pottsville...

Oct 29, 2018

Linda Marie Evans (Rickards)

Perhaps you heard the angels singing as Linda Marie Evans (Rickards) passed from this world to the next on October 29, 2018.

Leaving behind a void in the hearts of many is her loving husband of 28 years, Kenny, her father, four sisters, one brother, sisters-and-brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews,...

Oct 27, 2018

Helen “Bucky” Agnes (Buck) Ludwig

A Mother to All -

Helen “Bucky” Agnes (Buck) Ludwig, age 82, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Pottsville, passed away at home on Saturday, October 27, 2018.  Helen was born on Sunday, April 19, 1936 in Pottsville to the late...

Oct 26, 2018

Shirley Ann (Reynolds) Fake

Always Concerned About Others -

Shirley Ann (Reynolds) Fake, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior with her loving family by her side on Friday, October 26, 2018.  Shirley was born on Friday, April...

Oct 26, 2018

Mildred “Millie” Catherine (Taylor) Weber

A Strong and Positive Woman –

Mildred “Millie” Catherine (Taylor) Weber, age 63, of Mechanicsburg, went home peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, October 26, 2018.  Millie was born on Sunday, June 26, 1955 in Harrisburg...

Oct 24, 2018

Professor Charles “Chuck” Lorens Kennedy

It is times like these that not only remind us of the mortality of our loved ones but also of our own. While quixotic tech billionaires may strive for the preservation of their earthly form, the rest of us must eventually confront the reality that it...

Oct 23, 2018

Glue That Held Her Family Together  

Diane Louise (Wisegarver) Kennedy, age 70, of Enola, went peacefully with her loving husband by her side on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.  Diane was born on Monday, November 17, 1947 in Enola to the late Jay Harry Wisegarver and Florence May (Houser) Wisegarver.  In addition to her parents, Diane is preceded in...

Oct 17, 2018

Barbara “Barb” B. (Bonarrigo) Shaputis

Talented and Creative Woman -

Barbara “Barb” B. (Bonarrigo) Shaputis, age 67, of Shermans Dale, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.  Barb was born on Friday, March 9, 1951 in Brookville, PA to the late Anthony R. Bonarrigo and...

Oct 16, 2018

Louise Melvina (Stump) Hart

An Inspiration to Her Family -

Louise Melvina (Stump) Hart, 90, of Ickesburg, PA entered into heaven on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  She was born on Tuesday, October 11, 1928 in Hardesty, Oklahoma to the late Elmer Stump and Dora Lee...

Oct 16, 2018

John “Rick” Frederick Dapp II

A Man of Incredible Wit -

John “Rick” Frederick Dapp II, age 67, of Wellsville, and formerly of Mechanicsburg and Camden, SC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  Rick was born on Monday,...

Oct 13, 2018

Carol Ann (Smith) Stone

A Passion to Help and Love Others -

Today we celebrate the life and mourn the passing of our beloved Carol Ann Smith-Stone. On the morning of Saturday, October 13, 2018, she slipped out of time and into eternity answering God’s...

Oct 9, 2018

Anna Louise (Moore) Hull

Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Sister -

Anna Louise (Moore) Hull, age 68, of Shermans Dale, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.  Anna was born on Sunday, July 23, 1950 in Buckhannon, WV to the late Bobbie Lee Moore and Helen...

Oct 8, 2018

Patricia “Pat” Lee (Bordner) Gipe

Warm and Loving Heart -

Patricia “Pat” Lee (Bordner) Gipe, age 72, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, went home on Monday, October 8, 2018 with her loving family by her side.  Pat was born on Saturday, May 25, 1946 in Harrisburg to the late Jeremiah...

Oct 5, 2018

Rosanna “Rosie” Estella Cook

Bright Eyes & Big Smile -

Rosanna “Rosie” Estella Cook, age 31, of Harrisburg, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, lost her battle with addiction on Friday, October 5, 2018, after a valiant fight to break the destructive cycle of addiction which hijacked periods of her beautiful...

Oct 4, 2018

Linda Kay (Sanders) Martin

Selfless & Giving -

Linda Kay (Sanders) Martin, age 74, of Camp Hill, peacefully went home to our Lord with her loving family by her side on Thursday, October 4, 2018.  Linda was born on Wednesday, September 27, 1944 in Mechanicsburg, PA to the late...

Sep 30, 2018

John Joseph Toland

John Joseph Toland, age 76, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 30, 2018.  John was born on Wednesday, July 15, 1942 in Philadelphia to the late John Vincent Toland and Catherine (Hamburg) Toland.  In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by...

Sep 29, 2018

Sandra E. (Painter) Cutler

Forever 39 -

Sandra E. (Painter) Cutler, age 76, of Mechanicsburg, was embraced by Jesus on Saturday, September 29, 2018.  Sandra was born on Tuesday, December 30, 1941 in Harrisburg to the late Russell Painter and Aletha Pearl Joyce (Ellis) Painter...

Sep 29, 2018

Clifford “Cliff” Allen Ward, Sr.

Devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather -

Clifford “Cliff” Allen Ward, Sr., age 69, of Dillsburg, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, September 29, 2018, after a hard fought battle with cancer.  Cliff was born on...