Kathleen Margaret Charest
Jul 19, 2021
Kathleen Margaret Charest, 78, of Lynn, MA, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, died quietly at home on Monday, July 19, 2021. She worked for many years as an elementary school teacher, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Penn State University and a Master’s Degree from Shippensburg University. Kathy was a talented seamstress, quilter and knitter, who...
Travis Lee Butina
Jul 18, 2021
Travis Lee Butina, 47, of Lemoyne, died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. Travis was the owner and operator of The Brick Haus, Harrisburg; a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland; a Harley Davidson Motorcycle rider; a huge Red Sox fan; big supporter and advocate of his local First Responders and U.S. Service Members. Most...
L. Ellen Mackley
Jul 15, 2021
L. Ellen Mackley, 64, of Newberry Twp., Etters, died Thursday, July 15, 2021 at her home. She was a former employee of Mechanicsburg School District. Ellen enjoyed her flower garden, cat, dogs and other animals, going to the beach and eating pizza (particularly Tommy’s Pizza). Most importantly, she enjoyed being with her grandchildren. Surviving are two sons, Nicholas G. Taylor...
Michael S. Stoey
Jul 15, 2021
Michael S. Stoey, 57 of Lewisberry died Thursday, July 15, 2021, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. After graduating from the Pennsylvania State University in 1987 with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mike began his federal career with the US Army Corps of Engineers. In 2002, he started with DLA Installation Management where he continued a successful career that...
Andrea Elaine (Zold) Karns
Jul 11, 2021
Andrea Elaine Karns, 70, of Monaghan Twp., Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp. She was a retired surgical assistant with A. Bailey Wood Oral Surgery, Camp Hill and a graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College. Andrea was a member of Andersontown Church of God, Mechanicsburg; a member...
Ronald C. Gruver, Sr.
Jul 8, 2021
Ronald C. Gruver Sr., 80, of New Cumberland, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on July 08, 2021 in his home. He was a 1958 graduate of William Penn High School, Harrisburg and served in the US Air Force. Ron returned to central Pennsylvania and began a career in the tool and die industry as a machinist, service technician and salesperson....
Jeanne Steele Hodges
Jul 7, 2021
Jeanne Steele Hodges, 74, of New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing, Harrisburg. She was a 1966 graduate of North Hollywood High School, Hollywood, CA and attended Valley Junior College, Van Nuys, CA. Jeanne was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Lemoyne, PA and really enjoyed yard sales and playing cards;...
Dorothy Lorraine Swartz
Jul 7, 2021
Dorothy Lorraine Swartz, 56, of Dover died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at her home. She had worked as a property manager. A 1983 graduate of Red Land High School, she loved her dogs, gardening, crafting, and especially her grandchildren. She was born October 16, 1964 in Harrisburg. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, John C. Carey, brother, Paul...
Douglas L. Deford
Jul 5, 2021
Douglas L. DeFord, 58 of New Cumberland died Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home. He was born September 7, 1962 in Ellettsville, IN. He was preceded in death by his father Fred DeFord. He is survived by his wife Kathleen DeFord; mother, Phyllis (Justis) DeFord of Ellettsville, IN; daughters, Danielle Brinson (Cyrus Cunningham) of Ellettsville, IN, Amanda Deibler (Brian)...
Rose M. Wintermyer
Jul 5, 2021
Rose M. Wintermyer, 84, of Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg, formerly of Etters died Monday, July 5, 2021 at her apartment. She was a member of Paddletown St. Paul’s United Methodist Church where she was a choir member and served as Church Pianist. She was a graduate of the former New Cumberland High School. She was born September 23, 1936 in...
Sean Andrew Schlosser
Jul 5, 2021
Sean Andrew Schlosser “BroBeans” age 33 passed away Monday, July 5th, at his residence in York, Pa. Sean was born on April 13th 1988, at Carroll County Hospital in Westminster, MD to Scott and Lisa Schlosser of York, PA. Sean was the longtime partner to his girlfriend Tracey Alfano and the father of two sons Anthony Glenn Schlosser and Vincent...
Rev. Lloyd E. Chorpenning Jr.
Jul 3, 2021
Rev. Lloyd E. Chorpenning Jr., 89, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at home, surrounded by family. The son of the late Lloyd E. Chorpenning Sr. and Evelyn I. (Bowers) Chorpenning, he was born on December 13, 1931 in New Cumberland, PA. Lloyd grew up in Central PA, graduating from Lemoyne High School in 1949. He earned...
Lavida "Lee" Bayler
Jul 1, 2021
Lavida “Lee” Bayler, 80, of New Cumberland, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Pappus House, Spry Twp. She enjoyed gardening and ceramics, but most importantly, she was proud of her two grandchildren and their community service, including firefighting and E.M.S. She was also extremely proud of her granddaughter’s military service in the U.S. Air Force. Born on July 12,...
Larry J. Blazer
Jul 1, 2021
Larry J. Blazer, 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at home. He was the son of the late Carl and Alvadee (Zinn) Blazer, born on March 28, 1943 in Camp Hill. Larry was always working, whether he was getting paid for his time or simply helping others. He was handy and easy to get along with,...
Sharon L. Smith
Jul 1, 2021
Sharon L. Smith, 69, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. The daughter of the late William H. Smith III and Patricia L. (Kavanaugh) Smith, she was born on April 15, 1952 in Harrisburg. Sharon grew up on the East Shore and graduated from John Harris High School, Harrisburg. She...
Dorothy Elaine Tompklins
Jun 29, 2021
Dorothy Elaine "Laniey" Tompkins 88 of Fairview Twp passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She was born June 2, 1933 in Wallisville, Texas to the late Steven Florence Pierce and Buelah Estelle (Blackwell) Pierce Wiggins. Elaine served in the Navy during the Cold War and later Retired as Office Manager from The Dermatology Center, Camp Hill. Elaine was always ready...
John P. O'Neill, Jr.
Jun 28, 2021
John P. O’Neill, Jr., 64, of Lemoyne, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 in Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp. He was a retired Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager for the Borough of Lemoyne, PA and a U.S. Navy veteran. John was a graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College; enjoyed hunting, music, playing guitar and landscaping....
Leo T. Walchak
Jun 27, 2021
Leo Thomas Walchak, 62, of Liverpool, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg after suffering a heart attack. Born on June 10, 1959 in Pottsville, he was raised by his mother, the late Jennie N. (Ross) Abrachinsky, and step-father, the late Albert J. Abrachinsky Jr. Growing up in Schuylkill County, Leo graduated from Pottsville...
Charlene B. Himelsbach
Jun 26, 2021
Charlene B. Himelsbach, 71, of East Hempfield Twp., Lancaster, and formerly of Dillsburg, died Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. She retired from the Giant Food Administrative Office, Carlisle. She enjoyed family gatherings the most, playing with her grandchildren, time at the beach, shopping and going to live productions. Born on February 1,...
Thersa (Morrison) Weicht
Jun 23, 2021
Thersa (Morrison) Weicht, 82, of Camp Hill, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at VibraLife Rehabilitation Center, Mechanicsburg. She was the daughter of the late Robert Morrison and Carolyn (Killian) Cunningham, born on February 25, 1939 in Carlisle. Thersa was a woman of faith and someone who always put others first. She attended Carlisle High School and somehow wound...