Obituaries

Mar 13, 2019

Bruce Geoffrey Toole

Philanthropic Heart -

Bruce Geoffrey Toole, age 67, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  Bruce was born on Thursday, December 20, 1951 in Drexel Hill, PA to the late Wallace Hugh Toole and Augusta (Ulmann) Toole.

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Mar 11, 2019

Raymond “Ray” Charles Rosnick

Proud Lion with 54 Years of Service -

Raymond “Ray” Charles Rosnick, age 87, of Mechanicsburg, PA and formerly of Uniontown, PA unexpectedly went home on Monday, March 11, 2019.  Ray was born on Tuesday, March 1, 1932 in...

Mar 11, 2019

Patrick Edward McVay

Sláinte -

Patrick Edward McVay, age 72, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Johnstown, died at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tremont on Monday, March 11, 2019.  Patrick was born on Friday, January 10, 1947 in Johnstown to the late Peter Joseph...

Mar 10, 2019

Sharon Ileen Thorpe

Sharon Ileen Thorpe, age 67, of Harrisburg, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 10, 2019.  Sharon was born on Monday, March 19, 1951 in Harrisburg to the late Robert Forrest Thorpe, Sr. and Anna Mae (Walker) Thorpe Besser.  In addition to her parents,...

Mar 10, 2019

Dorothy Frassetta (Donahue) Creighton

Dorothy Frassetta (Donahue) Creighton, age 89, of Mechanicsburg passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019.  Dorothy was born on Tuesday, February 18, 2019 in Syracuse, NY to the late John Leo Donahue, Sr. and Mary Isabel (Drum) Donahue.  Dorothy was the widow of John Patrick Frassetta, whom she married...

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)...