Obituaries
Dixie McKinney
Sep 18, 2023
Dixie LuAnn McKinney, age 67, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Dixie was born on Thursday, September 22, 1955, in Carlisle to the late Marlin Lee McKinney and Devonia Alice (Divens) McKinney. In addition to her parents, Dixie is preceded in death by her sister, Danelle D. McKinney-Villaronga.
Dixie’s survivors include her companion of 26 years, Christopher...
Jada Lynne Greene
Sep 17, 2023
A Precious Child -
Jada Lynne Greene, of Harrisburg was received into the arms of the angels on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Jada was born on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Carlisle to Nichelle Lynne Turney and Nadji Donell Greene.
Jada’s survivors include her parents, Nichelle Lynne Turney and Nadji Donell Greene, of Harrisburg; and her brother, Nadji...
Basil John Havalchak
Sep 17, 2023
Basil John Havalchak, age 77, of Camp Hill, and formerly of Corning, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Basil was born on Saturday, May 25, 1945, in Corning to the late Charles Havalchak and Anna (Minchie) Havalchak. In addition to his parents, Basil is preceded in death by his brother: Andrew “Andy” Havalchak.
Basil’s survivors include his wife...
JoAnne Louise Anderson
Sep 14, 2023
JoAnne Louise (Lamberton) Anderson, age 85, of Mechanicsburg, died at home and surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 14, 2023. JoAnne was born on Monday, December 13, 1937, in Waymart to the late Walter Lamberton and Catherine Violet (Marsh) Lamberton. JoAnne was the widow of Lt Col. James Joseph Anderson, whom she married on November 28, 1959, and...
J. Reginald S. Oram
Sep 12, 2023
J. Reginald “Reg” S. Oram, age 85, of Mechanicsburg PA, and formerly of Berwick PA, died at home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Reg was born on Saturday, October 30, 1937 in Berwick, to the late Stephen Oram and Regina Veronica (Senderovitz) Oram. Reg was the widower of Fern Mackes Oram, his wife of 56 years, whom he married at...
Ruth Irene (Kruger) Signor
Sep 9, 2023
Ruth Irene (Kruger) Signor, age 92, of Newville, and formerly of Waynesboro, passed away at Green Ridge Village in Newville with her loving family by her side on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Ruth was born on Wednesday, August 19, 1931, in Harrisburg to the late Alfred Urban Kruger and Mary Emma (Slentz) Kruger. Ruth was the widow of William “Bill”...
Aimeé Darlene (Bretz) Swank
Sep 6, 2023
Aimeé Darlene (Bretz) Swank, age 57, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Aimeé was born on Sunday, July 17, 1966 in Harrisburg to the late Renold Eugene Bretz and Pamela Lynn (Hunsinger) Bretz. Aimeé was the widow of Charles “Charlie” Joseph Swank Jr, whom she married on September 16, 1989, and who died on October 21, 2020. ...
Ann Davis
Sep 5, 2023
Ann Davis, age 64, of Mechanicsburg, died at home with her husband by her side on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Ann was born on Saturday, October 11, 1958, in Carlisle to Muriel Sheaffer and the late Marlin Sheaffer.
Ann’s survivors include her husband of 44 years, Mark Davis; her daughter: Rebecca Andrussier, and her husband Alex; her grandson: Jacoby...
Linda Mae (Cowan) Thornton
Sep 3, 2023
Linda Mae (Cowan) Thornton, age 86, passed away peacefully while in residence at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle on Sunday, September 2, 2023.
Born March 2, 1937 in Burnt Cabins, Pennsylvania, she was the oldest daughter of Samuel and Dorothy (Stinson) Cowan. She spent most of her life in Central Pennsylvania, and was a graduate of Mechanicsburg...
Karen Elizabeth (Beightol) Kostelac
Aug 31, 2023
On August 31, 2023, our Lord welcomed Karen Elizabeth (Beightol) Kostelac into his arms. Karen was born on Wednesday, April 11, 1945 in Harrisburg to the late John Reiter Beightol and Charlotte Alice (Groff) Beightol. In addition to her parents, Karen is preceded in death by her brother, John Beightol and her three grandpups: Lola, Rosie, and Lily.
Karen’s...
Edwin Elsworth Coldsmith
Aug 30, 2023
Edwin “Ed” Elsworth Coldsmith, age 73, of Mechanicsburg, died at home unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Ed was born on Friday, August 11, 1950, in Waynesboro to Quinten Henninger Coldsmith Sr and Betty Ruth Carbaugh (Snyder) Koons. Ed was preceded in death by his brother: Quinten Henninger Coldsmith Jr.
Ed’s survivors include his wife of 48 years, Elizabeth...
Robert "Bob" Albert Casey Jr
Aug 28, 2023
Talented Actor – Great Man
Robert “Bob” A. Casey, Jr., age 73, of Lancaster, formerly of Camp Hill, joined his beloved wife, Michele, in heaven and with his family by his side at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center on Monday, August 28, 2023. Bob was born on Sunday, June 4, 1950, in Danville to the late Robert...
Janet "Jan" Clare (Poole) Reinhardt
Aug 26, 2023
Janet “Jan” Poole Reinhardt, 93 years old, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Port Washington, NY and Dillsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023 at Messiah Lifeways. Jan was born on August 1, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Joseph Harold Poole and Clara Quattlander Poole.
Jan is survived by her husband of 68 years, William “Bill”...
Linden Raymond Gates, Jr.
Aug 25, 2023
Linden Raymond Gates, Jr., age 99, of Mechanicsburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home.
Linden was born March 3, 1924 in Mechanicsburg. He graduated from Mechanicsburg High School in 1942, and enlisted in the Navy shortly after graduating and served his country during WWII in the...
Marilyn Kay (Eakin) Chamberlin
Aug 25, 2023
Marilyn Kay (Eakin) Chamberlin, age 69, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023. Marilyn was born on Wednesday, March 10, 1954, in Mechanicsburg to the late John McCurdy Eakin and Lillian Elizabeth (Haas) Eakin.
Marilyn’s survivors include her husband of 9 years, Rodney “Rod” Neal Chamberlin; her three step children: Philip Chamberlin and his wife, Andrea; Dale...
Rhoda Lucille (Simmons) Lehman Miller
Aug 24, 2023
Rhoda Lucille (Simmons) Lehman Miller, age 96, of Dillsburg, died at Forest Park Nursing Home on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Rhoda was born on Thursday, March 24, 1927, in Mechanicsburg to the late Reverend Reuben Earl Simmons and Elcetta “Elsie” (Eshelman) Simmons. Rhoda was the widow of Reverend Earl Jacob Lehman, whom she married in 1945, and who died in...
Verne Calvin Shur, Jr.
Aug 21, 2023
Verne Calvin Shur Jr., 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 21, leaving behind a life of love, service, and cherished memories. Born on November 10, 1929 to Martha Laird and Verne Shur Sr. in Mechanicsburg, Verne led a life filled with hard work, dedication, and unwavering devotion to his family, friends, and interests.
A...
Wanda Marie (Wagner) Carpenter
Aug 18, 2023
Wanda Marie (Wagner) Carpenter, age 61, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. Wanda was born in York, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, August 2, 1962, to the late Lillian (Topper) Ball. She married her longtime companion, Allen Brown, on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2013.
Wanda’s survivors include her husband, Allen Brown; her four children: Jessica “Jess” Carpenter...
Jennifer "Jenn" Louise (Krall) Burnett
Aug 18, 2023
Jennifer “Jenn” Louise (Krall) Burnett, age 50, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, died at home and surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 18, 2023, after a battle with cancer. Jenn was born on Tuesday, January 9, 1973, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
Jenn’s survivors include her two cherished sons: Carson B. Burnett and Brooks K. Burnett; her mother, Kathleen Mish of...
Steven "Steve" Robert Freeman
Aug 17, 2023
Steven “Steve” Robert Freeman, age 52, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Steve is survived by his wife of 17 years, Katie (Geduldig) Freeman; his two sons: Sam and Aaron; his mother, Joyce (Motter) Freeman; his two siblings: Mike Freeman and wife, Barbara, of New Cumberland and Brian...
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