Obituaries

Apr 25, 2024

Apr 24, 2024

Larry Ritter, 66, of Carlisle, PA passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Carol Ritter.

 

Larry’s family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral & Cremation in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Larry’s full obituary, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign his...

Apr 21, 2024

Diana Rue (Durnin) McLaughlin, age 76, of Carlisle, died on Sunday, April 21, 2024 surrounded by family.  Diana was born on January 3, 1948 in Waynesboro to the late Richard Durnin and Esta LaRue (Billow) Morrison. In addition to her parents, Diana is preceded in death by her sister: Dena Durnin. 

Diana’s survivors include her daughter: Babette Madison and her husband...

Apr 20, 2024

Patricia (Gilroy) Allabaugh, age 92, of Mechanicsburg, PA, died on Saturday, April 20, 2024.  Pat was born on Tuesday, October 27, 1931, in Wilkes-Barre to the late Edmund Gilroy and Theresa (Burke) Gilroy. Pat was the widow of Loring William Allabaugh.  In addition to her parents and husband, Pat is preceded in death by her son, William Allabaugh; daughter, Donna...

Apr 18, 2024

Antoinette King, age 60, of Mechanicsburg, died at The Gardens of Camp Hill on Thursday, April 18, 2024.  Antoinette was born on Tuesday, July 14, 1963, in Media to the late Joseph Anthony King and Helen (Wojtkiewicz) King. In addition to her parents, Antoinette is preceded in death by her sister: Kathleen Taylor.

Antoinette’s survivors include her three siblings: Joseph King...

Apr 17, 2024

Carl Gordon Boyer, 72, of Mechanicsburg passed away on April 17, 2024, at his residence. He was born on September 18, 1951 in Harrisburg, PA, only child of the late William and Sylvia (Laycock) Boyer.

Carl is survived by his wife of 50 years, Wendy (Myers) Boyer; daughter Lindsay M. Robb (Travis), daughter Kelly S. Taylor (David) and son David A. Boyer...

Apr 17, 2024

David Martin Riker, age 88, of Mechanicsburg, PA, died on April 17, 2024. David was born on April 1, 1936, in Princeton, NJ to Isaac Russell Riker and Gladys (Murray) Riker.

David's survivors include his wife Patricia (Roderick) Riker of Mechanicsburg, PA; his children Julie Riker of Camp Hill, PA, David Riker of North Potomac, MD, and Martin Riker of St....

Apr 17, 2024

Frances (Weikel) Wondoloski, 90, formerly of Elysburg, PA, died peacefully on April 16, 2024 at Country Meadows, Mechanicsburg, PA.  She was born May 17, 1933 in Danville, a daughter of the late Charles and Sophia (Jaworski) Smith.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel R. Weikel, in 1980, and her second husband, Joseph Wondoloski, in  2016.  She...

Apr 13, 2024

Steven “Steve” Edward Bitner age 56, of Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Steve was born on Thursday, September 21, 1967, in Harrisburg to Barbara Ann (Keefauver) Bitner and the late Leo Edward Bitner. 

 

Steve’s survivors include his mother, Barbara Bitner of Shiremanstown, PA; his sister, Lisa Rosenberry and her husband, John, of Mechanicsburg, PA; and his nephew,...

Apr 11, 2024

Amanda Elizabeth Steele, age 32, of Oracle, AZ, and formerly of San Diego, CA and Mechanicsburg, PA, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Amanda was born on Friday, April 3, 1992, in Harrisburg, PA to Donald Robert Steele, Jr. and Rebekah (McInroy) Steele. 

 

Amanda’s survivors include her parents: Don Steele, and Becky (McInroy) Steele of Mechanicsburg, PA; her brother, Andrew Donald...

Apr 11, 2024

Patricia “Patti” Evelyn (Shanholtz) Clark, age 81, of Camp Hill, PA, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Patti was born on Friday, July 17, 1942, in Harrisburg, PA to the late Leonard Francis Shanholtz and Evelyn Elizabeth (Shetter) Tressler.  

 

Patti’s survivors include her three children: Nita Drumm and her husband, David, of Buckhead, GA, Sandra Swank and her husband, Bill, of...

Apr 8, 2024

Marlin “Gene” Eugene Shelley Jr, age 88, of Mechanicsburg, died on Monday, April 8, 2024. The last couple of years he suffered from Lewy body dementia.  Gene was born on Monday, May 6, 1935, in Blain, PA to the late Marlin Eugene Shelley and Esther (Naylor) Shelley.  In addition to his parents, Gene is preceded in death by his former...

Apr 7, 2024

Luann Louise (Beamer) Warren, age 59, of Mechanicsburg died on Sunday, April 7, 2024.  Luann was born on Monday, January 4, 1965, in Carlisle to Mabel Elizabeth (Newkam) Beamer and the late Raymond Albert Beamer Sr.  In addition to her father, Luann is preceded in death by her sister, Wanda Davis.

 

Luann’s survivors include her husband of 17 years, Joey Earnest...

Apr 2, 2024

David “Dave” Jon Walter, age 81, of Mechanicsburg died on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Dave was born on Tuesday, May 12, 1942, in Mechanicsburg to the late John Herschman Walter and Alice Leona (Smith) Walter.  In addition to his parents, Dave is preceded in death by his brother, Mark Walter.

 

Dave is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sarah “Sally”...

Mar 30, 2024

Marion Evon (Trondson) Wetherell, age 87, of Mechanicsburg, PA, died on Saturday, March 30, 2024.  Marion was born on Monday, August 24, 1936, in Lakefield, MN to the late William “Bill” Reuben Trondson and Eleanor Ann (Schoone) Trondson. Marion was the widow of Joseph “Tex” A. Wetherell, whom she married in 1958, and who died on October 8, 2000.  In...

Mar 27, 2024

Martha Waller Smith, age 96, of Mechanicsburg, died at Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Martha was born on Tuesday, February 14, 1928, in Chester to the late C. Lynn Waller and Jean (Bright) Waller.   Martha is preceded in death by her long-time special friend: Lynn Schaeffer.  

Martha’s survivors include her two sons: Charles “Rob”...

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,...

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...

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...

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...