Obituaries

Oct 15, 2017

Grace Irene (Fought) Failor

Good and Faithful Servant -

Grace Irene (Fought) Failor, 95, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully in her home with loved ones by her side on Sunday, October 15, 2017.  She was born on Wednesday, November 9, 1921 in Silver Spring Township to the late Earl J. Fought...

Oct 14, 2017

Richard Carlton Alexander

A Kind and Generous Man -

Richard Carlton Alexander, age 75, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2017.  Richard was born on Saturday, November 29, 1941 in Mechanicsburg to the late James Grover Alexander and Mary E.C. (Ritter) Alexander.  In addition to his parents, Richard...

Oct 6, 2017

Amy Jo (Starzl) Bonawitz

Always Authentic and True to Herself -

Amy Jo (Starzl) Bonawitz, age 42, of New Cumberland, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017.  Amy was born on Wednesday, October 9, 1974 in Pender, NE to Joseph Michael Starzl and Brenda Cheryl (Dunagan) Jensen.

Amy’s survivors...

Sep 29, 2017

Margaret Elizabeth (Shriner) Kenes

Margaret Elizabeth (Shriner) Kenes, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2017.  Margaret was born on Monday, December 12, 1927 in Liberty Township to the late Lawrence S. Shriner and Ethel G. (Mull) Shriner.

Margaret was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mechanicsburg for...

Sep 28, 2017

Helen Beatrice (Hertzler) Redmond

Always Smiling -

Helen Beatrice (Hertzler) Redmond, age 94, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg and Sunbury, passed away peacefully while being comforted by her family on Thursday, September 28, 2017.  Helen was born on Wednesday, April 25, 1923 in Port Royal to the late Harvey J....

Sep 24, 2017

Wandless Leston McBrayer, Jr.

Never Met a Stranger -

Wandless Leston McBrayer, Jr., age 65, of Alabama, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017.  Leston was born on Tuesday, September 2, 1952 in Gadsden, AL to the late Wandless Leston McBrayer, Sr. and Bertie Lou (Williams) McBrayer.

Leston’s survivors...

Sep 21, 2017

Betty Jane (Weaver) Potteiger

Reunited with Her Beloved Husband -

Betty Jane (Weaver) Potteiger, age 94, of Bethany Towers in Mechanicsburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2017, while at Holy Spirit Hospital and after a massive stroke.  She is now at that...

Sep 14, 2017

Shirley Anne (Tutoli) Meili

A Caring Wife and Fantastic Mother -

After a valiant fight with cancer, Shirley Anne Meili, 64-years-old, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 14, 2017.  She was surrounded by people who love and cherish her.  From diagnosis...

Sep 14, 2017

Pearl Viola (Westhafer) Walters

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Pearl Viola (Westhafer) Walters, age 94, of Carlisle, and formerly of Oberlin Gardens, Steelton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2017, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease.  Pearl was born on Thursday, May 31, 1923 in...

Sep 4, 2017

Charlotte Edna (Gardner) Gallagher

Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother -

Charlotte Edna (Gardner) Gallagher, age 93, of Mechanicsburg, died on Monday, September 4, 2017, at Holy Spirit Hospital.  Charlotte was born on Thursday, January 17, 1924 in New Cumberland to the late Charles Harry Gardner and Edna Pearl (Arbogast) Gardner. ...

Sep 3, 2017

Carol Ellen (Dively) Rudy

Always Volunteering -

Carol Ellen (Dively) Rudy, age 80, of Mechanicsburg, died at ManorCare Health Services in Carlisle on Sunday, September 3, 2017.  Carol was born on Friday, December 23, 1936 in Enola to the late Eugene Dively and...

Aug 31, 2017

Shirley Ellen (Stager) Sheaffer

Shirley Ellen (Stager) Sheaffer, age 85, of Lower Allen Township, passed away at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle on Thursday, August 31, 2017.  Shirley was born on Sunday, September 6, 1931 in Harrisburg to the late Frederick O. Stager and Edna (Calhoun) Stager.  Shirley was the widow of...

Aug 31, 2017

Verna Agnes (Hoffman) Befort

Loving Wife, Mother, & Grandmother -

Verna Agnes (Hoffman) Befort, age 86, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of Hays, KS, died at The Bridges at Bent Creek on Thursday, August 31, 2017, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Verna...

Aug 30, 2017

Lois Klein Mancini

Loving Mother, Grandmother, & Aunt -

Lois Klein Mancini, age 86, of Sun City Center, FL, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at Country Meadows of Hershey while being comforted by her loving family on Wednesday, August 30, 2017.  Lois was born on Monday, July 13, 1931...

Aug 28, 2017

Dorothy “Dottie” Romayne (McKee) Burkholder

Dorothy “Dottie” Romayne (McKee) Burkholder, age 77, of Carlisle, died on Monday, August 28, 2017.  Dottie was born on Wednesday, August 21, 1940 in Newville to the late Wesley McKee and Dorothy (Thomas) McKee.  Dottie was the widow of Clair Lewis Burkholder, who died on January 23, 1990.  In addition...

Aug 27, 2017

Cameron Samuel Mumper

Cameron Samuel Mumper, age 88, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of Allison Park, PA, died at Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village on Sunday, August 27, 2017.  Cameron was born on Saturday, December 29, 1928 in Heilwood, PA, to the late Henry Dewey Mumper and Emma Ethyl (Mooney) Mumper.  In addition to...

Aug 25, 2017

Gloria Elva (Miller) Dunlevy

Loved By So Very Many -

Gloria Elva (Miller) Dunlevy, age 73, of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully with all of her loving children and grandchildren by her side on Friday, August 25, 2017.  Gloria was born on Sunday, June 4, 1944 in Hershey to...

Aug 24, 2017

Ronald “Ron” Eugene Ryan

A True Outdoorsman -

Ronald “Ron” Eugene Ryan, age 71, of Mechanicsburg, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, August 24, 2017.  Ron was born on Saturday, December 15, 1945 in Harrisburg to the late William “Ray” Raymond Ryan, Sr....

Aug 20, 2017

Erland “Earl” Emery Fuller

Passion for Telephones -

Erland “Earl” Emery Fuller, age 92, of Camp Hill, died on Sunday, August 20, 2017.  Earl was born on Thursday, March 5, 1925 in Buckfield, ME to the late Edwin Ellery Fuller and Hattie Isabel...

Aug 16, 2017

Nancy Louise (Houck) Hertzler

Very Family Oriented -

Nancy Louise (Houck) Hertzler, age 65, passed away at Holy Spirit Hospital on Wednesday, August 16, 2017.  Nancy was born on Thursday, October 18, 1951 in Allentown to the late Albert Houck and Marion (Himler)...