Obituaries

Oct 2, 2016

Norma Diahn (Hammaker) Shellehamer

A Wonderfully Caring & Loving Heart -

Norma Diahn (Hammaker) Shellehamer, age 82, of Camp Hill, was reunited with her husband in Heaven on Sunday, October 2, 2016.  Norma was born on Tuesday, December 12, 1933 in Mechanicsburg to the late Lewis...

Oct 1, 2016

Ruth Elizabeth (Knisely) Reed

Ruth Elizabeth (Knisely) Reed, age 92, of Mechanicsburg passed away on October 1, 2016 in Speedway, IN from peritoneal cancer.  Ruth was born on January 15, 1924 in Camp Hill to the late Paul O. and Catherine G. (Wynn) Knisely.  She married Lester E. Reed on August 23, 1944 in Hagerstown,...

Oct 1, 2016

Nancy Irene (Yeatter) Hench Rider

Always Waving from the Doorway -

Nancy Irene (Yeatter) Hench Rider, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, was reunited with her loving family in heaven while being comforted at home by her loved ones on earth on Saturday, October 1, 2016.  Nancy was...

Sep 30, 2016

Jillian “Jill” Rae Stech

Beautiful Inside & Out -

Jillian “Jill” Rae Stech, age 31, of Middletown, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 30, 2016.  Jill was born on Sunday, February 10, 1985 in Harrisburg the daughter of John Stech and Barbara (Bowen) Stech.

Sep 28, 2016

Dorothy Jean (Slothower) Badger

Loving Mother and Grandmother -

Dorothy Jean (Slothower) Badger, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Grantham, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.  Dorothy was born on Sunday, March 26, 1933 in Harrisburg to the...

Sep 28, 2016

Rev. Robert Hays Stone

Rev. Robert H. Stone of rural Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, was born October 6, 1937 in Linglestown, Pennsylvania to Dr. Darrell and Louetta (Lehner) Stone.  Robert extended his Christian walk into the presence of his Heavenly Father on September 28, 2016 in Chambersburg, one week before his 79 th birthday.

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Sep 27, 2016

   Devonia “Pony” Alice (Divens) McKinney  

   Loved Her Family  -  

  Devonia “Pony” Alice (Divens) McKinney, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, went home peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.  Devonia was born on Tuesday, February 1, 1938 in Dublin Township, PA to the late Carl J. Divens and Mazie V. (Ritchey) Divens. ...

Sep 26, 2016

Zeke David Roles

Loved By Many -

Zeke David Roles, of Dillsburg, was born on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in Harrisburg, and was embraced by Jesus and his Pap Pap on Monday, September 26, 2016.  Zeke is survived by his parents, Christopher and Kristy Roles, of Dillsburg; his brother, Zane Roles;...

Sep 26, 2016

Laverne Rose (Egan) Chamberlin

Loving Mother and Grandmother -

Laverne Rose (Egan) Chamberlin, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2016.  Laverne was born on Saturday, November 3, 1923 in Chicago, IL to the late James Egan and Rose M. (Follmann) Egan.  Laverne...

Sep 25, 2016

Shelia Ann (Bowser) Blust

A Scholar of Many Things -

Shelia Ann (Bowser) Blust, age 49, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Clarion, passed away at Temple University Hospital on Sunday, September 25, 2016.  Shelia was born on Monday, April 24, 1967 in Clarion to the late Linda (Eisenmann) Bowser.

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Sep 25, 2016

Dean Lloyd Barnes

Dean Lloyd Barnes, age 56, of Carlisle, passed away at home on Sunday, September 25, 2016.  Dean was born on Wednesday, May 4, 1960 in Harrisburg to the late Jack Barnes and Shirley (Campbell) Barnes.

Dean’s survivors include his companion, Patricia “Pat” Logan of Carlisle; and many friends.

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Sep 23, 2016

Erin Heather (Erlinger) Verzella

“Mamabear” -

Erin Heather (Erlinger) Verzella , age 40, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Orlando, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016.  Erin was born on Friday, May 14, 1976 in Caldwell, ID to Joseph Gerrard Erlinger and Jacqueth Lynette (Lacquement) Erlinger. ...

Sep 22, 2016

Willard “Pee Wee” Christian Humer, Jr.

An Overall Wonderful Man -

Willard “Pee Wee” Christian Humer, Jr., age 69, of Mechanicsburg, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, September 22, 2016.  PeeWee was born on Saturday, February 22, 1947 in Mechanicsburg to Ethel Virginia (Knisely) Humer and the...

Sep 22, 2016

Reverend Shirley J. (Jacobs) Russell

Dedicated to Family and Community -

The Reverend Shirley J. (Jacobs) Russell, age 73, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Altoona and Mooresville, went home peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2016.  Shirley was born on Monday, December 7, 1942 in Mechanicsburg to the late Leroy Samuel Jacobs...

Sep 18, 2016

Thomas “Tom” C. Sanders

True Friend -

Thomas “Tom” C. Sanders, age 59, of Lewisberry, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  Tom was born on Wednesday, November 28, 1956 in Hershey to the late Harold Franklin Sanders and Ruth (Fike) Sanders.

Tom’s survivors...

Sep 18, 2016

John “Jack” Robert Lee

Fiercely Proud Father -

John “Jack” Robert Lee, age 67, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at Holy Spirit Hospital on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  Jack was born on Saturday, July 16, 1949 in Philadelphia to Marie Helen (Mahlman) Lee and the late William...

Sep 18, 2016

Nettie Irene (Pifer) Kitzmiller

The Heart of the Home -

Nettie Irene (Pifer) Kitzmiller, age 96, of Camp Hill, died at Chapel Pointe on Sunday, September 18, 2016.  Nettie was born on Monday, August 2, 1920, in East Berlin, PA, to the late Charles Henry Pifer...

Sep 17, 2016

Charles “Chuck” Eugene Warner, Jr.

A Man Who Found True Peace -

Charles “Chuck” Eugene Warner, Jr., age 58, of Mechanicsburg, went home in peace while being loved by his family on Saturday, September 17, 2016, after a long battle with various health issues.  Chuck was...

Sep 16, 2016

Marie Louise (Parise) Derr

Loving Mother and Sister -

Marie Louise (Parise) Derr, age 86, of Mechanicsburg, PA, died at home and surrounded by her loving daughters on September 16, 2016, after a long battle with kidney failure. Marie was born on Thursday, August 28, 1930 in Harrisburg, PA to the...

Sep 10, 2016

Joseph “Joe” Costa, Jr.

A Talented Artisan -

Joseph “Joe” Costa, Jr., age 44, of Dillsburg, joined his mother and father in Heaven on Saturday, September 10, 2016.  Joe was born on Sunday, April 2, 1972 in Camp Hill to the late Joseph Costa and Audrey Jeanne (Trethewy) Costa.

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