Obituaries
Linda Kay (Wrightstone) Minnich
Apr 25, 2026
Linda Kay (Wrightstone) Minnich, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, died on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Linda was born on Saturday, March 8, 1947, in Harrisburg to the late Clyde Edwin Wrightstone and Hazel Irene (Moyer) Wrightstone.
Linda’s survivors include her two sons: Brandon Minnich and his wife Casey of Mechanicsburg, Shawn Minnich and his wife Rachel of Mechanicsburg; her six grandchildren: Taylor,...
Bruce Lawrence Boger
Apr 25, 2026
Bruce Lawrence Boger, who had a smile that brightened any room he was in, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and his smile will be missed. Born on August 13, 1946, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Bruce lived a life marked by service, commitment, and a profound love for family and...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Elizabeth (Wirt) Scott
Apr 24, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” Elizabeth Scott, aged 81, of Mechanicsburg, peacefully passed away on April 24, 2026. Born on February 25, 1945, in Walker Township, Juniata County, PA, Jackie was the beloved daughter of the late Bernal "Red" Wirt and Ruth Benner Wirt. She was the devoted widow of John Dale Scott, married in 1967, who passed away in 2019. Jackie also...
Audrey Ann Sweeney
Apr 24, 2026
Audrey Ann Sweeney, also known as Wendy to her closest friends and family when she was growing up, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and performer, left this world on April 24, 2026, She was a woman of fierce love and quiet strength who built a life of warmth and joy from hard beginnings, and who gave everything she had to...
Christine "Chris" Marie (Fusner) Schwartz
Apr 22, 2026
Christine “Chris” Marie (Fusner) Schwartz, age 65, of Harrisburg passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2026. Chris was born on Friday, July 8, 1960 in Reading to the late Donald Fusner and Rosemarie (Brancadora) Ohse.
Chris’s survivors include her two children: Naomi Summers and her husband Josiah of Camp Hill, Reuben Schwartz; and her two half-siblings: Robert Ohse of Connecticut, and...
Jeffrey Thomas Shoemaker
Apr 21, 2026
Jeffrey "JT" Thomas Shoemaker, age 31, of Mechanicsburg, died on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. JT was born on Friday, March 3, 1995, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Jeffrey Lee Shoemaker and Cynthia Lynn Craig.
JT's survivors include his parents: Jeffrey Lee Shoemaker of Mechanicsburg; and Cynthia Lynn Craig of Uncasville, Connecticut; his sister: Tiffany Brooke Woody, and husband, Lee, of Portsmouth, Virginia;...
Sherrie Lou (Davenport) Rank
Apr 15, 2026
Sherrie Lou (Davenport) Rank, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in Mechanicsburg, PA at the age of 66. Sherrie was born on Monday, June 29, 1959, in Coudersport, PA, to the late Lewis Walter Davenport and Shirley Anne (Smith) Davenport. In addition to her parents, Sherrie was preceded in death by...
Samuel Harrison Gipe, Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
Samuel Harrison Gipe, Jr., age 62, of Mechanicsburg, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Born on June 7, 1963, in Harrisburg, PA, to the late Samuel Harrison Gipe, Sr. and Patricia Lee (Bordner) Gipe. In addition to his parents, Sam is preceded in death by his brothers: Michael Gipe, Sr. and Jeffrey Gipe, whose memories remain a silent yet profound...
Louise Huntington Timbrell
Apr 14, 2026
Louise Huntington Timbrell was born September 14, 1921 on Long Island, New York. She graduated from Houston College with a teaching degree in English. Louise married Edward George Timbrell in 1943. Both taught in New York and Pennsylvania, finishing their careers in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. They had three children… Ned, Dan and Sally. There are two grandchildren, Cara and Zachary. Both...
Margaret "Peg" Marie (Newcome) Silvis
Apr 5, 2026
Margaret M. “Peg” Silvis, 98, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5th, 2026. A daughter of the late Melvin C. and Charlotte (Horton) Newcome, she was born on January 26, 1928, in Worthville, PA and was the last living member of her immediate family. She graduated from Brookville High school in 1945.On June 21st, 1947, she married...
Nanette Gwendlyn (Cortright) Boger
Apr 3, 2026
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Nanette Gwendlyn Boger, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who departed this life on April 3, 2026. Born on March 14, 1947, Nanette’s life was marked by unwavering dedication, boundless love, and a vibrant spirit that touched all who knew her.
A proud alumnus of Northern Lebanon High School, class of 1965,...
Joan Ilene Rice
Apr 3, 2026
Joan Ilene (Groce) Rice, age 83, of Carlisle, and formerly of Landisburg, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026. Joan was born on October 23, 1942, in Carlisle to the late Donald H. Groce and Elizabeth R. (Hall) Groce. Joan was the widow of Myrl "Perk" Louis Rice, Jr., whom she married in January of 1963, and who died in...
James "Jim" Francis Breen
Apr 2, 2026
James "Jim" Francis Xavier Breen transitioned into eternal life on 4/2/26 after a fierce battle with cancer. He was born on 8/29/59 in Harrisburg Pa to the late Francis J. Breen and Elizabeth W. Scales. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Jena (Bogar), his daughter Rachel J. Turner, his son James R. (Jimmy) Breen (Alexis), his grandchildren,...
Deborah Kim McKenzie
Apr 2, 2026
Deborah Kim "Eckroth" McKenzie, born August 17, 1970, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous five-year battle with colon cancer.
She is survived by her loving husband, Robert McKenzie; her parents, Barbara and David Eckroth; her step-son, Max; and her step-daughters, Lauren Herbert and Molly Matos.
Deb graduated from the University of...
Janet Marie (Cooper) Williams
Apr 1, 2026
Janet Marie (Cooper) Williams, age 91, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved member of her community, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Letort Spring Nursing and Rehab in Carlisle. Janet was born on Saturday, March 9, 1935, in Central New York, to the late Richard "Gordon" Cooper and Elizabeth Mary (Williams) Cooper. Janet was the widow...
Vann Peyton Motley Jr
Mar 31, 2026
Vann “Peyton” Peyton Motley Jr, age 76, currently of Mechanicsburg, PA and formerly of Richmond, VA and Maple Grove, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Peyton was born on Monday, August 15, 1949, in Richmond, VA to the late Vann Peyton Motley Sr and Carmen Stickley (Young) Motley.
Peyton’s survivors include his wife of 51 years, Betty Gayle (Kent)...
Robert Lee Curll
Mar 23, 2026
Robert Lee Curll, affectionately known as Bob, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, in Camp Hill, at the age of 91. Bob was born on Saturday, January 12, 1935, in Norristown, PA, to the late Walter B. Curll and Elnora (Lare) Curll. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children: Robert Lee Curll, Jr....
Robert McMasters Patton
Mar 16, 2026
Robert McMasters Patton, a man whose life was marked by dedication, integrity, and service, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Carlisle at the age of 95. Robert was born on Tuesday, August 19, 1930, in Paoli to the late James Brainerd Patton and Catharine (Mateer) Patton. Robert was the widower of Verna Agnes (Darnell) Patton, whom he married on...
Carol Ann Calderwood
Mar 13, 2026
Carol Ann (Shore) Calderwood a.k.a. “Honeymom”, 89, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026 at her home in Mechanicsburg, PA. She was the loving wife of her high school sweetheart, the late Thomas Howard Calderwood also of Mechanicsburg, PA.
Born March 7, 1937 in Washington D.C., Carol Ann was the daughter of the late George Edward and Marjorie...
Carol "Cari" Jean Labbe
Mar 12, 2026
Carol “Cari” Jean (Belanger) Labbe, 84, passed away on March 12, 2026. Born and raised in St. Paul, MN, Cari bucked conventional tradition of the time and joined the U.S. Navy in 1960 just a few months after graduating from Central High School. While stationed at USNAS Patuxent River, MD, she met and married Robert “Bob” L. Labbe. As was...
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