Obituaries
Steven "Steve" Edward Bitner
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,...
Patricia "Patti" Evelyn (Shanholtz) Clark
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...
Marlin "Gene" Eugene Shelley Jr
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...
Luann Louise (Beamer) Warren
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...
David "Dave" Jon Walter
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”...
Marion Evon (Trondson) Wetherell
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...
Martha (Waller) Smith
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”...
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
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
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
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...
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...
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 was a 1974...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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