Obituaries

Aug 8, 2023

Carole Elaine (Sultzaberger), age 81, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Wellsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.  Carole was born on Tuesday, February 3, 1942, in Mechanicsburg to the late Ralph Luther Sultzaberger and Ruth Elizabeth (Richards) Sultzaberger.  Carole was the widow of Charles E. Morrow.  

Carole’s survivors include her sister, Eileen Thornton of Mechanicsburg; her three nieces:...

Aug 7, 2023

History, Airplanes & NASCAR -  

Ronald “Ron” Earl Miller, age 67, of Mechanicsburg passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023.  Ron was born on Friday, January 27, 1956, in Huntingdon to the late Earl Wilson Miller and Deloris Thelma (Cohenour) Miller.  In addition to his parents, Ron is preceded in death by his son-in-law, Ronald “Gene” Eugene Keefer Jr....

Aug 7, 2023

Russell “Russ” Norman Marshall, age 67, of Carlisle passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023.  Russ was born on Sunday, October 23, 1955, in Augusta to the late James Norman Marshall and Ethel Evelyn (Beebe) Marshall.  In addition to his parents, Russ is preceded in death by his brother: Craig Marshall.  

Russ’s survivors include his nephew: Keith Marshall and...

Aug 6, 2023

Eleanor May (Eley) Ashwell, age 96, of Palm Bay, FL, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, died at Bethesda on Turkey Creek, on Sunday, August 6, 2023.  Eleanor was born on Thursday, May 5, 1927, to the late Walter N. Eley and Lavenela (Zimmerman) Eley. Eleanor was the widow of Ralph Edward Ashwell Jr., whom she married on July 9, 1949, and...

Aug 6, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Kosier) Butts, age 89, of Mechanicsburg joined the legions of angels in Heaven on Sunday, August 6, 2023.  Pat was born on Tuesday, January 30, 1934, in Lykens to the late Edwin Jonas Kosier Sr and Mary Jane (Speraw) Kosier.  Pat was the widow of Charles Joseph Butts Sr, whom she married on March 17, 1956, and...

Aug 2, 2023

Joshua "Josh" Scott Schweitzer

Joshua “Josh” Scott Schweitzer, age 38, of Mechanicsburg passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.  Josh was born on Thursday, December 13, 1984, in Harrisburg to Scott Earl Schweitzer and Mary Lou (Gansz) Brunner.  Josh is preceded in death by his grandfathers: Robert Schweitzer and Marion Gansz....

Jul 31, 2023

Richard Proper

Richard’s service information, full obituary, photographs, memorial video and portrait will be posted on our website once his family has finalized arrangements.  Please check our website again or feel free to call us at any time by dialing (717) 766-3421.

Richard’s family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral Home &...

Jul 26, 2023

Evan Gall

An Outstanding Father, Husband, and Son -

Evan Gall, age 31, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  Evan was born on Friday, August 16, 1991, in Butler, PA to Timothy and Kassie Gall.  Evan was preceded in death by his...

Jul 26, 2023

Debra “Debbie” Jean (Westhafer) McCorkel

Debra “Debbie” Jean (Westhafer) McCorkel, age 67, of Dillsburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  Debbie was born on Monday, November 21, 1955, in Mechanicsburg to Joyce (Vogelsong) Westhafer and the late Elwood Westhafer.

Debbie’s survivors include...

Jul 24, 2023

Panagiotis Felonis

Panagiotis’ service information, full obituary, and photographs will be posted on our website once his family has finalized arrangements.  Please check our website again or feel free to call us at any time by dialing (717) 766-3421.

Panagiotis’ family has entrusted his care to Buhrig...

Jul 24, 2023

Carmen Montalvo

Carmen “Mela” Evalina (Vargas) Montalvo, age 93, died peacefully while at in-home hospice in Mechanicsburg, PA from complications of Dementia on July 24, 2023. She was the widow of Heriberto “Irmo” Montalvo. Carmen was born in Llanos La Tuna, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on November 10, 1929 to Dolores...

Jul 23, 2023

Margaret “Rita” Maria (Jarasius) Ford

Margaret “Rita” Maria (Jarasius) Ford, age 64, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023.  Rita was born on Monday, March 16, 1959, in Kenosha, WI to the late Edmundas Jarasius and Janina (Sankauskaite) Jarasius.  In addition to her parents and daughter...

Jul 20, 2023

Robert “Butch” Eugene Buhrman

Robert “Butch” Eugene Buhrman, age 79, of Harrisburg, died at home and surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 20, 2023.  Butch was born on Thursday, November 11, 1943, in Harrisburg to the late Robert A. Buhrman and Elsie V. (Beers) Buhrman.  In addition to his...

Jul 19, 2023

Patrick Allen Pittenger

Patrick Allen Pittenger, age 51, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Sheboygan, WI, died suddenly and unexpectedly as a result of a heart attack on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.  Patrick was born on Friday, January 28, 1972, in Sheboygan, WI to William McNeil Pittenger and Rita Marie (Dale) Pittenger....

Jul 19, 2023

Lois Ann (Benoist) Seibert

Lois Ann (Benoist) Seibert, 59, of Mechanicsburg passed peacefully on July 19, 2023.  She was born August 12, 1963.  Lois was the widow of Jeffrey Seibert, married 35 years.

Lois’s survivors include her two sons: Joshua Seibert and his significant other, Ashley, of...

Jul 19, 2023

Margaret Murray (Shaw) Melville

MARGARET SHAW MELVILLE, age 90 (going on 60), of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023.

An avid reader, world traveler and genealogist, Margaret had a keen intellect and mirthful curiosity that she shared with all she knew, especially her four children, Geo. H. Melville,...

Jul 16, 2023

Maureen Bernazzani

A Very Loving Person -

Maureen Bernazzani, age 32, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023.  She was home surrounded by her loving family.  Maureen was born on Tuesday, July 9, 1991, in Queens, NY, to Raymond and Therese Bernazzani....

Jul 13, 2023

Deborah “Deb” Jean (Mauchin) Skane

Deborah “Deb” Jean Skane, age 56, of Mechanicsburg, lost her battle with leiomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer, peacefully passing away on Thursday July 13, 2023, while in at-home hospice care. She was born in Wilmington, DE on July 22, 1966 and was a 1984 graduate...

Jul 12, 2023

Gary Ambrose Fuchs passed away in Greensboro, NC on July 12, 2023, after a battle with leukemia. Born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1953, he was the son of the late Raymond Sr. and Marie Fuchs. He was a graduate of Bethel Park High School (1971), Penn State University (B.S., 1974) and Shippensburg University (M.S., 1978).  After graduating from Penn State...

Jul 12, 2023

Robert Edward Bromley Jr.

Robert “Bob” Edward Bromley. Jr., age 72, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Beach Haven West, NJ, was called to heaven on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 with his loving family by his side.  Bob was born on Saturday, October 21, 1950, in Philadelphia to the late Robert Edward Bromley,...