Obituaries

Jul 21, 2016

Harold L. Yeakle

From Orphanage to Entrepreneur -

Harold Lambert Yeakle, age 88, of Bradenton, FL, and formerly of Harrisburg, PA, and Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with the Democratic Party.  Harold was born on Wednesday, February 29, 1928, in Williamson,...

Jul 16, 2016

Marilyn Lucy (Cole) Shaver

Educated, Generous, and Thoughtful –

Marilyn Lucy (Cole) Shaver, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of Enola, PA, and Huntington, WV, passed away peacefully at Holy Spirit Hospital on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Marilyn was born on Tuesday, October 5, 1937 in...

Jul 12, 2016

Larry “Skip” Richard Eslinger

Avid Hunter, Trapper, and Fisherman -

Larry “Skip” Richard Eslinger, age 78, of Enola, passed away peacefully while being comforted by his family at Holy Spirit Hospital on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.  Larry was born on Monday, June 13, 1938 in Enola to the late Robert Eslinger...

Jul 10, 2016

Jason “Frank Rizzo” Leif LeBlanc

A Bright Light in People’s Lives -

Jason Leif LeBlanc, also known as Frank Rizzo, age 40, of Mechanicsburg, transitioned at home on Sunday, July 10, 2016.  Jason was born on Friday, August 15, 1975 in...

Jul 8, 2016

Phoebe Rebecca Gates

Loving Sister -

Our Beloved Sister, Phoebe Rebecca Gates, 66, of Mechanicsburg has passed into the Arms of her Savior after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, July 8, 2016.  Phoebe was born August 7, 1949 at Seidle Hospital in Mechanicsburg, PA.  She graduated from Mechanicsburg Senior...

Jul 4, 2016

Jane E. (Ort) Hinderliter

Quiet and Sweet -

Jane E. (Ort) Hinderliter, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home on Monday, July 4, 2016.  Jane was born on Saturday, March 13, 1937 in Mifflin County, PA to the late Harry M Ort and Sarah G. (Hummel) Ort.  Jane was the...

Jun 30, 2016

Lois Elaine (Criste) Fink

Lois Elaine (Criste) Fink, age 85, of Gibsonia, PA, and formerly of the Harrisburg Area, died peacefully at home on Thursday, June 30, 2016.  Lois was born on Saturday, December 6, 1930 in Johnstown, PA, to the late Harold Michael Criste and Margaret Mary (Goss) Criste.  Lois was the widower of...

Jun 29, 2016

Gerard “Jerry” Eugene Rice

Always Had a Smile Ready -

Gerard “Jerry” Eugene Rice, age 77, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home with his daughter by his side on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.  Jerry was born on Wednesday, December 14, 1938 in Lancaster to the late George Rice and Claire (Schleger)...

Jun 29, 2016

Anna (Gagliano) Ibarra

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Sister -

Anna (Gagliano) Ibarra, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, died at home and surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.  Anna was born on Sunday, October 18, 1925 in Chicago, IL to the late Guiseppe Gagliano and Crocifissa (Cucciardo) Gagliano. ...

Jun 28, 2016

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Very Thoughtful and Generous -

Michael “Mike” Julius Sharbaugh, age 74, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Williamsport, passed away at Frey Village Retirement Center with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.  Mike was born on Thursday, October 2, 1941 in Williamsport...

Jun 27, 2016

Wenquan Jia

Loving Husband and Father -

Wenquan Jia, age 67, of Beijing, China, died at West Shore Hospital on Monday, June 27, 2016.  Wenquan was born on Wednesday, December 1, 1948 in Beijing, China to the late Zongsen Jia and Yuying (Dong).

Wenquan’s survivors include his wife of...

Jun 27, 2016

Donald “Don” LaRue Comerer

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Brother -

Donald “Don” LaRue Comerer, age 86, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 27, 2016.  Don was born on Thursday, May 8, 1930 in Shippensburg to the late Clever Wayne Comerer and Laura Pearl (Gettel) Comerer. ...

Jun 26, 2016

John Struck, at 93, led state’s vocational school expansion

John W. Struck, who led the creation of Pennsylvania’s modern vocational-technical school system and put a vo-tech school in every county, died at his home in Mechanicsburg on Sunday.  He was 93.

Dr. Struck was state Director of Vocational Education from 1962 to 1980.   ...

Jun 25, 2016

Robert “Bob” Burnell Starner

Fiercely Talented Musician -

Robert “Bob” Burnell Starner, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, PA, was embraced by Jesus on Saturday, June 25, 2016.  Bob was born on Wednesday, June 1, 1927 in Hanover, PA, to the late Miles Starner and Margaret (Laughman) Starner.  In addition to his parents,...

Jun 20, 2016

Rose Marie (Nees) Koth

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Sister -

Rose Marie (Nees) Koth, 74, of Mechanicsburg, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 20, 2016.  Rose was born on Monday, January 12, 1942 in Middletown PA to the late Bernard Ludwig Nees and Theresa Kathryn (Bolbecher) Nees.  In addition...

Jun 10, 2016

Alejandro Mariano (Saysongkham) del Carmen, M.D.

With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Dr. Alex del Carmen at the age of 93, surrounded by loved ones in Pennsylvania, after a long struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis the evening of June 10, 2016.

Dr. Alex del Carmen was born on February...

Jun 9, 2016

Nancy Lee (Stevens) Potteiger

Nancy Lee (Stevens) Potteiger, age 74, of Camp Hill, went home peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, June 9, 2016.  Nancy was born on Saturday, May 30, 1942 in Harrisburg to the late Williard Henry Stevens and Emma (Bashore) Stevens.  Nancy was the widow of Donald R....

Jun 8, 2016

Jeffrey “Jeff” Andrew Sunday

Attorney & Golfer -

Jeffrey “Jeff” Andrew Sunday, age 60, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of Orlando, FL, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2016.  Jeff was born on Friday, January 13, 1956 in Harrisburg, PA, to William...

Jun 7, 2016

Samuel “Bob” R. Heffner

Samuel “Bob” R. Heffner, age 89, of Mechanicsburg, died at West Shore Hospital on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.  Bob was born on Tuesday, April 5, 1927, in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Samuel M. Heffner and Bonnie E. (LeVan) Heffner.

Bob’s survivors include his loving wife of almost...

Jun 7, 2016

Robert “Bob” E. Wilson, Jr.

Robert “Bob” E. Wilson, Jr., age 63, of Mechanicsburg, passed into eternal rest at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.  Bob was born on Wednesday, February 18, 1953, in Harrisburg to the late Robert E. Wilson, Sr. and Mary Delores (Rush) Wilson.  In addition to...