Obituaries
Susan Helen Goodbred
Oct 29, 2025
Susan Helen Goodbred, born on July 29, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, departed this life on October 29, 2025, in Mechanicsburg. A beloved Wife, Mother and Omi to 8 Grandchildren and 2 Great-grandchildren, she touched the lives of so many with her genuine warmth, kindness, and tremendous love for everyone.
Sue is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, John Goodbred,...
Shirley Ann (Smith) Potts
Oct 28, 2025
Shirley Ann (Smith) Potts, age 88, of Enola, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Shirley was born on Monday, July 5, 1937, in Lancaster to the late Richard Smith and Mary (Guba) Smith. Shirley was the widow of John “Jack” Henry Potts, whom she married on August 22, 1959, and who died on May 9, 2024. In addition to her...
Dorothy S. (Starner) Sheely
Oct 26, 2025
Dorothy S. (Starner) Sheely, age 98, of Carlisle, and formerly of Gardners and Shiremanstown, died on Sunday, October 26, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on November 13, 1926, she was one of eight children of the late Oscar T. Starner and Esta (Dittenhafer) Starner. Dorothy was the widow of Jacob “Jake” C. Sheely, Jr., to whom she was married for...
Lucille Maxine Bair
Oct 24, 2025
Lucille “Lucy” Maxine (Sheaffer) Bair, age 88, of Mechanicsburg passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. Lucy was born on Friday, May 28, 1937, in Churchtown to the late Millard Filmore Sheaffer and Mabel Blanche (Jumper) Sheaffer. Lucy was the widow of Don Alvin Bair, whom she married on April 28, 1956. Don died on April 20, 2023, eight days...
Charles Edwin Watts
Oct 23, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Edwin Watts, age 85, of Dillsburg, died on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Charles was born on Sunday, September 1, 1940, in Harrisburg to the late John Edward Watts and Edna Irene (Vaughn) Watts. Charles was the widower of Sarah Marie (Snyder) Watts, who died on February 4, 2006. In addition to his parents and wife, Charles is preceded in...
Adelheid (Jansen) Houck
Oct 23, 2025
Adelheid (Jansen) Houck, a beloved matriarch and pillar of her family, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Born in 1936, in Cologne, Germany, Adelheid carried her rich heritage and strong family values throughout her life.
Adelheid was a teller and customer service representative for M&T Bank for many years, where she excelled in customer service and loans,...
Richard Charles Lepley
Oct 17, 2025
Richard “Rich” "Rick" Charles Lepley, age 76, of Mechanicsburg, died on Friday, October 17, 2025. Rich was born on Tuesday, December 7, 1948, in Lewisburg to the late Richard Eugene Lepley and Christie Mae (Heintzelman) Lepley. In addition to his parents, Rich is preceded in death by four siblings: William Lepley, Ralph Heintzelman, Floris (Lepley) Knouse, and Sarah (Heintzelman) Stoicheff.
Rich’s...
Eleanor M. Way
Oct 16, 2025
Eleanor M. (Heller) Way, age 99, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Norristown, PA and Elverson, PA died on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Eleanor was born on Saturday, June 19, 1926, in Warriors Mark to the late Harry H. Heller and Bertha (Kinch) Heller. Eleanor was the widow of Joseph H. Way, whom she married on June 14, 1952, and who...
G. June Paull
Oct 15, 2025
Gloria “June” June (Etter) Paull, age 98, of Mechanicsburg died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. June was born on Wednesday, June 29, 1927, in Highspire to the late Frank Wilbur Etter and Verna Viola (Frazer) Etter. June was the widow of Robert “Bob” Burgard Paull, whom she married on September 20, 1947, and who died on October 29, 2016. In...
Rowland Harrison
Oct 14, 2025
Rowland Edward Harrison — beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend — passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. He leaves behind a wife and a family who adored him, as well as a cherished collection of fly rods, flies, and fly‑tying supplies.
Rowland was born in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in his early teens. He was a proud...
Joyce Ann (Mary) Paukovits
Oct 13, 2025
Joyce Ann (Mary) Paukovits, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 13, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Born on March 31, 1945, in Pittsburgh, PA and residing most of her life in Carlisle and Mechanicsburg PA, Joyce lived her life with unwavering devotion and boundless love for her family, embodying the true spirit of nurturing.
Aside from working...
Nicole Dawn McCoy
Oct 13, 2025
Nicole Dawn McCoy, age 41, of Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loving family and friends on Monday, October 13, 2025. Nicole was born on Sunday, April 1, 1984, in Johnstown to Stuart McCoy and Cathy (Thomas) McCoy. Nicole is preceded in Death by her paternal grandparents: James C. McCoy and...
Mark Levi Ditmer
Oct 12, 2025
Mark Levi Ditmer, a cherished husband, son, and brother, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Born on June 20, 1970, in Mechanicsburg, Mark grew up surrounded by the warmth of his community and the love of his family.
Mark is survived by his beloved wife, Shannon Marie Ditmer; his mother, Daris Marie Ditmer; and his brother, Mike...
Robert "Bobby" Eugene Hall
Oct 9, 2025
Robert “Bobby” Eugene Hall, age 71, of New Smyrna, FL, died on October 9, 2025. Bobby was born on Wednesday, July 7, 1954, in Mechanicsburg to Thelma Mae (Hall) Simmons and the late Donald “Don” Simmons.
Bobby’s survivors include his mother: Thelma Mae (Hall) Simmons of Mechanicsburg; his sister: Diana Herron and husband Timothy, of Mechanicsburg; his nieces and nephew: Dana...
Ryan S. Bair
Oct 8, 2025
Ryan S Bair, 38, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025 at Hershey Medical Center after an arduous battle with a brain tumor. Ryan was surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and dear friends who kept vigil in his final moments and throughout his challenging four-month journey.
Born on February 7, 1987, in Marysville, he...
Charles "Chuck" Joseph Bissell
Oct 7, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Joseph Bissell, age 78, of Camp Hill, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Chuck was born on Thursday, October 24, 1946, in Philadelphia to the late Charles Joseph Bissell and Marie (Miller) Bissell. In addition to his parents, Chuck is preceded in death by his sister: Joanna Rainville; his nephews: Sean and Joseph Handlin; and his beloved...
Robert A. Miller
Oct 6, 2025
Robert Andrew Miller, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Dillsburg, died on Monday, October 6, 2025. Robert was born on Monday, July 31, 1933, in Jersey City to the late Anthony J. Miller and Katheren Miller. Robert was the Widower of Shirley (Corrigan) Miller, whom he married on June 28, 1958, and who died on February 28, 2008.
Robert’s survivors...
Ronald Wilson Powers
Oct 6, 2025
Ronald Wilson Powers, age 87, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Marysville, died on Monday, October 6, 2025. Ronald was born on Tuesday, May 31, 1938, in Marysville to the late Clarence Wilson Powers and Nora Ivetta (Bartley) Arndt. Ronald was the widower of Delores Ann Powers. In addition to his parents and wife, Ronald is preceded in death by sister,...
Jamie Renee Mitchell
Oct 1, 2025
Jamie Renee (Beistline) Mitchell, age 59, of Mechanicsburg, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Jamie was born on Monday, July 18, 1966, in Mechanicsburg to the late James Roy Beistline and Barbara Suzanne (Yost) Beistline.
Jamie’s survivors include her husband of 32 years, Todd V. Mitchell of Carlisle; her two loving daughters: Paige J. Rhoads...
Roxann Koser Guyer
Sep 29, 2025
Roxann Koser Guyer, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025. Roxann was born on Wednesday, July 31, 1946, in Harrisburg to the late Carroll Edward and Ann Olenik Koser. Roxann was the widow of Ronald Klink Guyer, whom she married on December 23, 1968, and who died on July 19, 2002. In addition to her parents...
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