Obituaries

Dorothy "Dottie" Westbrook (Longueil) Stepp

Dorothy "Dottie" Westbrook (Longueil) Stepp

Mar 24, 2024



Dorothy “Dottie” Westbrook (Longueil) Stepp, age 93, of Mechanicsburg, died on Sunday, March 24, 2024.  Dottie was born on Saturday, September 13, 1930, in New York, NY to the late Chase Martin Longueil and Mary Estelle (Smith) Longueil.  In addition to her parents, Dottie is preceded in death by her son, William Joseph Barnett; her grandson,  Jimmy Gerhardt; her sister,...

William "Bill" Keith Taylor

William "Bill" Keith Taylor

Mar 24, 2024

William "Bill" Keith Taylor, a beloved member of the community, passed away on March 24th, 2024, in Shiremanstown, PA. He was born on December 9th, 1943, in Washington, PA, to his loving parents Otto and Gladys Taylor along with his older brother George Taylor.Bill led a fulfilling life working at Bethlehem Steel and serving in the Army. His dedication to...

Gary Alan Comp

Gary Alan Comp

Mar 22, 2024

Gary Alan Comp, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, died on Friday, March 22, 2024.  Gary was born on Tuesday, December 22, 1942, in West Fairview, PA to the late David Ira Comp Sr and Effa Virginia (Taylor) Comp.  In addition to his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his two brothers: David Ira Comp Jr and Daryl Comp.

 

Gary’s survivors include...

Regina "Jean" Frances (Seifert) Gaumer

Regina "Jean" Frances (Seifert) Gaumer

Mar 18, 2024

Regina “Jean” Frances (Seifert) Gaumer, age 100, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Summerhill, New Cumberland, and Lewisberry, died on Monday, March 18, 2024.  Jean was born on Monday, September 17, 1923, in Johnstown to the late Albert Louis Seifert and Mary Amelia (Berschneider) Seifert.  Jean was the widow of John Leonard Gaumer, whom she married on July 6, 1951, and...

Sharon Leslie (Lyons) LeBlanc

Sharon Leslie (Lyons) LeBlanc

Mar 17, 2024

Sharon Leslie (Lyons) LeBlanc, age 67, of Mechanicsburg, died on Sunday, March 17, 2024.  Sharon was born on Thursday, August 9, 1956, in Baltimore, MD to the late Thomas Leo Lyons and Gertrude (Gruber) Lyons.  In addition to her parents, Sharon is preceded in death by her son, Jason Leif LeBlanc, and her faithful canine companion, Dingo.

 

Sharon’s survivors her two...

Helga E. (Wunsch) Rist

Helga E. (Wunsch) Rist

Mar 17, 2024

Helga E. (Wunsch) Rist of Bethany Village, formerly of Camp Hill, passed quietly on March 17, 2024 at the age of 95, just a few weeks shy of her 96th birthday.  Born on April 6, 1928 in Frankfurt (Oder) Germany (formerly East Germany), she was an only child.  At the age of seventeen she was taken prisoner by the Communists...

Philip "Phil" Russell Mentzer

Philip "Phil" Russell Mentzer

Mar 16, 2024

Philip “Phil” Russell Mentzer, age 66, of Mechanicsburg, died on Saturday, March 16, 2024.  Phil was born on Friday, May 17, 1957, in Harrisburg to Philip Edward Mentzer and the late Dorothy Lorraine (Reeves) Mentzer.  

 

Phil’s survivors include his wife of 45 years, Jo Ann (Sheibley) Mentzer; his two daughters: Julia Mentzer-Yarlett and her husband, Dennis, of Mechanicsburg, PA, Heather...

Donald "Don" Emory Cape

Donald "Don" Emory Cape

Mar 13, 2024

Donald “Don” Emory Cape, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Don was born on Thursday, June 25, 1942, in Hanover to the late John Emory Cape Sr and Almeda Catherine (Kessler) Cape.  In addition to his parents, Don is preceded in death by his three brothers: Kenneth Cape, John Cape Jr, and Henry Cape.

 

Don’s survivors include...

Sally Mae (Pryor) Edmondson

Sally Mae (Pryor) Edmondson

Mar 10, 2024

Sally Mae (Pryor) Edmondson, age 76, of Mechanicsburg died on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Sally was born on Thursday, April 17, 1947, in Harrisburg to the late Frank Pryor and Earla (Reber) Pryor.  Sally was the widow of Gene A. Edmondson, whom she married on January 14, 1967, and who died on November 21, 2017.

 

Sally’s survivors include her two children:...

Myrl "Perk" Louis Rice Jr

Myrl "Perk" Louis Rice Jr

Mar 9, 2024

Myrl “Perk” Louis Rice Jr, age 87, of Mechanicsburg died on Saturday, March 9, 2024.  Perk was born on Monday, March 8, 1937, in Lewistown to the late Myrl Louis Rice Sr and Eleanor (McHale) Rice.  In addition to his parents, Perk is preceded in death by his daughter, Betsy Rice.

 

Perk’s survivors include his wife of 61 years, Joan Ilene...

Gary Lee Kling

Gary Lee Kling

Mar 5, 2024

Gary Lee Kling, age 87, of Enola, and formerly of Carlisle, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.  Gary was born on Thursday, July 16, 1936, in Carlisle to the late Harry Kling and Helen (Bowers) Mules.  In addition to his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Wiland.

 

Gary’s survivors include his wife of 68 years, Joann (Bixler)...

Andrea "Andi" Dean Otis

Andrea "Andi" Dean Otis

Mar 4, 2024

On March 4, 2024, Andrea Dean Otis (Andi), 76, of Mechanicsburg PA peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family at Hershey Medical. Born August 18, 1947, she was daughter of the late Zara George and William Otis Sr.

Andi was an active member of the Bethany Towers community, participating and organizing events as the Chairperson of her floor. Andrea loved...

William "Bill" Shenk Morland

William "Bill" Shenk Morland

Mar 4, 2024

William “Bill” Shenk Morland, age 97, of Mechanicsburg, died on Monday, March 4, 2024.  Bill was born on Sunday, June 6, 1926, in Harrisburg to the late James Morland and Ruth (Shenk) Morland.  Bill was the widower of Lois Ann Hollinger-Morland.  In addition to his parents and wife, Bill is preceded in death by his four sisters.  

 

Bill’s survivors include...

Roho Lowell Warfield

Roho Lowell Warfield

Mar 4, 2024

Roho Lowell Warfield, age 93, of Mechanicsburg, died on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Messiah Lifeways on the 10-year anniversary of his beloved wife’s death.  Roho was born on Sunday, February 8, 1931 on his family farm in Elizabethville, PA to the late Franklin Dallas Warfield and Meda C. (Bohner) Warfield.  Roho was the widower of Doris Mae (Donbaugh) Warfield,...

Matthew "Matt" Wade Hench

Matthew "Matt" Wade Hench

Mar 4, 2024

Matthew “Matt” Wade Hench, age 38, of Mechanicsburg, died on Monday, March 4, 2024.  Matt was born on Tuesday, February 11, 1986 to the late Douglas Wade Hench and Gina Joy (Hodge) Hench.

 

Matt’s survivors include his two siblings: Jessica “Jess” Hummer and her husband, Andrew, of Mechanicsburg, PA, Donald Hench of Citrus Heights, CA; his step sister, April Bristow of...

Anna May (Fisher) Morgan

Anna May (Fisher) Morgan

Mar 3, 2024

Anna May (Fisher) Morgan, age 98, of Camp Hill died on Sunday, March 3, 2024.  Anna was born on Monday, May 25, 1925, in Folsom, PA to the late Curtis Fisher and Anna Pearl (Hoopes) Fisher.  Anna was the widow of Dorsey Morgan.  In addition to her parents and husband, Anna is preceded in death by her grandson.

 

Anna’s survivors include...

Nadine Maxine (Wallace) Morrow

Nadine Maxine (Wallace) Morrow

Mar 2, 2024

Nadine Maxine (Wallace) Morrow, age 95, of Camp Hill, died on Saturday, March 2, 2024.  Nadine was born on Monday, November 5, 1928, in Birmingham, PA to the late William Wallace and Grace (Espy) Wallace.  Nadine was the widow of Roscoe “Ross” M. Morrow, to whom she was married for 50 years.  In addition to her parents and husband, Nadine...

Griggs "Cookie" Filmore Cooke

Griggs "Cookie" Filmore Cooke

Mar 1, 2024

Griggs “Cookie” Flimore Cooke, age 93, of Gardners, died on Friday, March 1, 2024. Griggs was born on Saturday, August 16, 1930, in Sharpsburg, MD to the late Lester Riland Cooke and Mildred Irene (Churchey) Fry.  Cookie was the widower of Shirley Jane (Mayes) Cooke, whom he married on July 10, 1948, and who died on March 20, 2013.  In...

Ann Elizabeth (Strausbaugh) Fahringer

Ann Elizabeth (Strausbaugh) Fahringer

Feb 29, 2024

Ann Elizabeth (Strausbaugh) Fahringer, age 86, of York, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024.  Ann was born on Wednesday, September 22, 1937, in Dallastown, PA to the late Clinton Strausbaugh and Mary (Bentz) Strausbaugh.  Ann was the widow of Richard “Dick” Fahringer, whom she married in February of 1960, and who died on October 12, 2018.  In addition to her...

William "Bill" Thomas Lambert

William "Bill" Thomas Lambert

Feb 28, 2024

William “Bill” Thomas Lambert, age 99, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Camp Hill, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.  Bill was born on Friday, June 27, 1924, in Atlanta, GA to the late Chesterfield Lamar Lambert and Maude Estelle (Thomas) Lambert. Bill was the widower of Dorothy Madeline (Clark) Lambert, whom he married on May 10, 1946, and who died...

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