Obituaries

Feb 21, 2016

Jeffrey Eugene Koser

He Was a Friend of Mine -

Jeffrey Eugene Koser, age 71, of Harrisburg, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, entered into eternal life surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, February 21, 2016.  Jeff was born on...

Feb 16, 2016

Sweet Caroline – gentle, strong and courageous

R. Carolyn Simon, 97, (born Rita Caroline Larkin), passed into eternal life on February 16, 2016. The daughter of Mary and Bernard Larkin, she was born in Lost Creek, PA and spent most of her early years in the Shenandoah/Hazleton area.  She was the fourth of their ten...

Feb 15, 2016

Carmela “Millie” Pauline (Foti) Fracica

Her Family was Most Important -

Carmela “Millie” Pauline (Foti) Fracica, age 88, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, February 15, 2016.  Millie was...

Feb 13, 2016

Paul A. Bucher

Jack-of-All-Trades -

Paul A. Bucher, age 91, of Lemoyne, was embraced by Jesus at Holy Spirit Hospital on Saturday, February 13, 2016.  Paul was born on Thursday, August 7, 1924, in Silver Spring Township to the late Guy...

Feb 7, 2016

Marjorie “Peggy” (Eichelberger) Justh

Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother -

Marjorie “Peggy” Eichelberger Justh, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, died at Messiah Village on Sunday, February 7, 2016.  Peggy was born on Tuesday, December 29, 1925 in Lewisberry to the late Clyde...

Feb 3, 2016

Brian Jackson Cunningham

A Loving and Caring Man -

Brian Jackson Cunningham, age 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.  Brian was born on Monday, November 22, 1937 in Lewistown to the late John R. Cunningham and...

Feb 3, 2016

Han Young Ro

Han Young Ro, age 80, of Mechanicsburg, died peacefully at West Shore Hospital on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.  Han Young was born on Thursday, February 28, 1935, in Seoul, Korea, to the late Jin Myung Ro and Hwa Ro (Kang).  Han Young was the widower of Young Ok (Won) Ro, whom he...

Feb 1, 2016

Iva Jeannette (Wells) Metzgar

Iva Jeannette (Wells) Metzgar, age 82, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home and surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 1, 2016.  Iva was born on Tuesday, November 21, 1933, in Wilmington, NC to the late Edwin F. Wells and Jeannette (Brown) Wells.  In addition to her parents, Iva is...

Jan 29, 2016

Isabel Dorothy (Kohler) Bergstresser

Loving and Devoted Wife and Mother –

Isabel Dorothy (Kohler) Bergstresser, 95, of Mechanicsburg passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 29, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was the third of...

Jan 26, 2016

Frankie “Macho” Juan Rivera

Loving and Extremely Funny -

Frankie Juan Rivera, age 33, of Camp Hill, died at home on Tuesday, January 26, 2016.  Frankie was born on Thursday, October 28, 1982 in Brooklyn, NY to Frank Rivera...

Jan 23, 2016

Mary Ellen (Shutt) Wolfe

Loved Her Family -

Mary Ellen (Shutt) Wolfe, age 99, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, died peacefully at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, January 23, 2016.  Mary was born on Saturday, August 26, 1916 in Harrisburg to the late Martin M. Shutt and Mary...

Jan 19, 2016

Earl Ernest Frady, Sr.

Lover of the Outdoors -

Earl Ernest Frady, Sr., age 86, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Steelton, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.  Earl was born on Thursday, March 29,...

Jan 18, 2016

Ronald “Ron” S. Swigert, Sr.

A Man of Great Faith

Ronald “Ron” S. Swigert, Sr., age 76, of Mechanicsburg, passed awaypeacefully at Holy Spirit Hospital on Monday, January 18, 2016.  Ron was born on Monday, August21, 1939 in Carlisle,...

Jan 17, 2016

Hope Marie Thomas

Loving Daughter and Sister -

Hope Marie Thomas, age 30, of Mechanicsburg, passed away with her loving family by her side on Sunday, January 17, 2016.  Hope was born on Wednesday, May 1, 1985 in Harrisburg, PA to...

Jan 11, 2016

Clara Irene (Smyser) Shopp

“Wish I had a Wendy’s Frosty”

Clara Irene (Smyser) Shopp, age 99, of Mechanicsburg died at Carlisle Regional Medical Center on Monday, January 11, 2016, after a brief illness.  Clara was born on Monday, October 30, 1916...

Jan 7, 2016

Anna “Tiny” Mae (Barrick) Trace

A Very Green Thumb and Hearty Laugh -

Anna “Tiny” Mae (Barrick) Trace, age 90, of Mechanicsburg, died at home on Thursday, January 7, 2016.  Anna was born on Tuesday, July 28, 1925 in Bloserville, PA...

Jan 7, 2016

Collin “Hep”Hassler Hepford, Jr.

Devoted, Loving Family Man and Dedicated Police Officer -

Collin “Hep” Hassler Hepford, Jr., age 65, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Davis County, UT, died peacefully and surrounded by his loving family at Holy Spirit Hospital on...

Jan 4, 2016

Francis “Frank” R. Kumler

Gardening and Dahlia Enthusiast -

Francis R. “Frank” Kumler, 86, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully in his favorite easy chair while watching the morning news on Monday, January 4, 2016, at his home in Messiah Village.

Jan 3, 2016

Chester “Chet” Lee Heikel, Jr.

Loved Little League Baseball -

Chester “Chet” Heikel, Jr., age 77, of Enola, and formerly of Mechanicsburg and Shiremanstown, went home, surrounded by family, to be with the Lord on Sunday, January...

Dec 31, 2015

Jennings “Jen” Franklin Hooven

Veteran and Longtime Railroad Worker -

Jennings “Jen” Franklin Hooven, age 84, of Mechanicsburg, died at Carlisle Regional Medical Center on Thursday, December 31, 2015.  Jen was born on Tuesday, September 29, 1931 in York, PA to...