Andrew J. Kocur, Jr.
Feb 5, 2021
Andrew J. Kocur Jr., 87, of Mechanicsburg, died Friday, February 5, 2021, at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp. He retired as a Logistics Manager for the former Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Hampden Twp.; A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran; a member of Shiremanstown United Methodist Church; Carlisle Elks Lodge #578; American Legion Post 26, Dillsburg; Hershey Italian Lodge. Born...
Darlene (Thomas) Frank
Feb 4, 2021
Darlene Thomas Frank, 81, of Conewago Twp., York, died Thursday, February 4, 2021, at her home. She was employed for many years as a sale associate in retail. Darlene loved spending time with her family, arts and crafts, and interior decorating. Born on January 5, 1940, in Roaring Spring, she was the daughter of the late Herbert A. and Gladys...
George W. Lovejoy
Feb 4, 2021
George W. Lovejoy, 93, of Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg and formerly of Lemoyne and Reesers Summit, New Cumberland, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2021. George was born December 21, 1927, in Lemoyne to the late Anna (Davis) and G. Isaac Lovejoy. George was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Lovejoy, and his granddaughter, Janie Marie Lovejoy. Surviving are...
Ruth E. Smith
Feb 3, 2021
Ruth E. Smith, 93, of Mechanicsburg died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at her home. She was a retired English Teacher from Red Land High School. After retirement she joined the Peace Corps and taught in Poland for two years. She was an avid scuba diver well into her eighties. She was born September 6, 1927 in Wilcox, NE to the...
Richard Allen Saar
Feb 3, 2021
Richard Allen Saar, Rick, 49 of Lewisberry, PA passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 surrounded by God’s love and the love of his family. He was a loving husband to Lisa (Rovito) Saar and a devoted father to Jacob Tyler Saar and Kylie Rae Saar. Rick’s family was the greatest blessing in his life and he loved them deeply. Rick...
Oscar E. Squire
Feb 2, 2021
Oscar E. Squire, 91, of Upper Allen Twp., passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle. Born in Rutherford on January 19, 1930, he was the son of the late Rex R. and Mabel (Wolfe) Squire. He was raised by his beloved Aunt Lou (Squire) and Uncle Earl Whitman in Lemoyne. He was proud...
Garry G. Amsbaugh
Feb 1, 2021
Garry G. Amsbaugh, Sr., 80, of York Haven died Monday, February 1, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. A Handyman, he was the retired owner/operator of Garry’s Home Improvements. He enjoyed reading, woodworking, and helping everyone as Mr. Fixit. He was born February 9, 1940 in Newberry Twp. to the late Clair and Margaret (Hinkle) Amsbaugh. He was also preceded...
John Edgar Peifer, D. Ed.
Jan 31, 2021
John Edgar Peifer, D. Ed., 88, of New Cumberland died Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was born December 14, 1932, in Danville to the late Verdine H. and Margaret M. (Graeber) Peifer and grew up in Shamokin. He was the widower of Marian (Romberger) Peifer, Ph.D. He is survived by his daughter, Marian P. “Mimi” Clark (Thomas) of Mechanicsburg; son,...
Brian E. Kohler
Jan 31, 2021
Brian E. Kohler, 61, of Hampden Twp., died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore, with his family by his side. He retired as Senior Manager, Computer Operations for AES/PHEAA, Harrisburg. Brian was an avid golfer, loved the outdoors and hunting at his cabin. Over the years, he was involved in Silver Spring Baseball, Scout Troop 180 and...
Thomas W. Gettle
Jan 31, 2021
Thomas W. Gettle, 77, of Etters died Sunday, January 31st at his home. A graduate of Susquehannock High School, he was a Navy Veteran. He was a retired Data System Specialist from the former Mechanicsburg Navy Depot. Tom was a caring and giving person who touched the lives of so many people. He will be sadly missed by his family...
David R. Mcdonel, Sr.
Jan 29, 2021
David R. McDonel, Sr., 77, of Mechanicsburg died Friday, January 29, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital. He served in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam war repairing helicopters at the former New Cumberland Army Depot. He was a retired truck driver from Schneider National Carrier. He was a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School. He previously served...
Louis D. Poloni, Ph.D.
Jan 28, 2021
Louis D. Poloni, Ph.D. of Fairview township, passed away on January 28th at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Murphey Poloni. He is survived by his son, Nathan Poloni of Snohomish, WA and his son's partner, Alexis Morales. He also leaves behind his partner, Kathy Luft of Mechanicsburg, PA. He is survived by...
Michael A. Drebot
Jan 27, 2021
Michael A. Drebot, 65, of New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Son of the late Michael and Jean (Johnson) Drebot, he was born on September 18, 1955 in Pottsville. Growing up in Northern Dauphin County, Mike graduated from Upper Dauphin High School in 1975. His passion to serve others began when...
Robert Edwards
Jan 26, 2021
Robert Edwards, 98, of Lebanon, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Country Meadows, Mechanicsburg. He was a retired Auditor with Jewel Tea Company, Chicago, IL and a decorated WWII Air Force Armorer Gunner. Mr. Edwards enjoyed working in the yard, gardening, and was an avid reader. He was a former Sunday School teacher and was always active in...
Christopher Wiliam Glidewell
Jan 26, 2021
Christopher William Glidewell, 40, of Martinsburg, WV, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his home. As a child, Christopher was fun-loving and mischievous, growing into a loving, athletic youth who enjoyed reading, playing basketball and baseball, and hanging out with his friends. He graduated from Hedgesville High School, WV, and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. Regardless of...
Janice L. "Jan" Brinser
Jan 25, 2021
Janice L. Brinser, 80, of Fairview Twp. died Tuesday, January 25, 2021 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. She was a retired Travel Finance Analyst from the former New Cumberland Army Depot. A graduate of the former William Penn High School, she was a member of Paxton United Methodist Church where she enjoyed making Easter eggs....
Donna M. (Schaffner) Pearson
Jan 25, 2021
Donna M. (Schaffner) Pearson, 49, of Camp Hill, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center. She was born on April 28, 1971 in Harrisburg. She lived in Middletown and Elizabethtown, with a brief stay in Highspire in between, all the while growing up to become the best older sister ever to her...
Dennis P. Keener
Jan 25, 2021
Dennis P. Keener, 72, of New Cumberland and formerly of Palmyra, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 in UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp. He worked for the former New Cumberland Army Depot, Fairview Twp. and prior to that was a foreman with Fruehauf Trailer Corporation, Middletown. He was a U.S. Navy Seabee veteran of the Vietnam War;...
Darla A. Young
Jan 21, 2021
Darla A. Young, 81, of Upper Allen Twp., Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, January 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She retired as the Office Manager at the former Engle Business Equipment, Mechanicsburg, and in earlier years worked for the federal government as a civilian with a top secret clearance. She was a dedicated, founding...
Angela Danielle Chubb
Jan 19, 2021
Angela Danielle Chubb, 38, of Fairview Twp., Etters, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp. She was born on December 30, 1982 in East Pennsboro Twp. and was the daughter of Terri (Dugan) Zimmerman of Land O Lakes, FL and the late Lee Stetler. Angie was well known throughout the community...