All Obituaries

Claud W. Hersh, 87, of Summerdale, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Born in Harrisburg on January 24, 1933, Claud married his devoted wife, Ramona M. (Pyle) Hersh on April 12, 1951. As a young man, Claud served as a Communications Specialist with the US Air Force, and upon discharge, took a position as an Engineer with the firm of Modjeski and Masters in Camp Hill. He worked for them until his retirement. One of Claud’s greatest loves, other than his family, was woodworking and...

Harry E. Blecker, 84, passed away Tuesday March 17, 2020 In Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. He was born June 25, 1935 In Harrisburg, PA, son of the Late Harry W.W. and Marie (Cobb) Blecker. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary A. Blecker. Surviving are his children; Chuck Blecker, Sue Blecker, Cristy Helman (Ray), and Cathy Blecker, his Grandchildren; Stephanie Pittenger, (Mike), and Craig Buckles, Great-Grandchildren, Ryan Buckles, and Alexa Grimes, 2-sisters; Anne Currie...

Linda L. (Shutt) Wrightstone, 71 of Enola, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 in the West Shore hospital, Mechanicsburg with her family by her side.  Linda was a retired Underwriter for Americana Underwriters.  She was a member of the Enola Sportsman’s Association Ladies Auxiliary. Linda loved her family and spending time at the beach.  She is survived by her husband Clarence M. Wrightstone of 52 years. Two children; Eugene E. Wrightstone and companion Karen Noss...

In the comfort of his own home, with family by his side Elwood (Woody) James Cox of Cocoa Beach, FL and Harrisburg, PA, passed away on February 23, 2020. Woody was a fighter who endured a long battle with cancer and complications from pulmonary fibrosisbefore coming home to spend his final days with family.  Friends and family rallied behind him after his admission to Hershey Med. and were blessed with his company and humor for the remaining weeks he had on earth.  A graduate of...

Frank M. Rich (Bud) known to many as “Budman”, 91, of Enola passed away Wednesday February 12, 2020 at his residence.  Born on August 11th 1928 in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late Frank M Rich Sr and Hazel Rich (Shearer).  He was one of the first Little League Baseball Players playing in the Original Little League for Lundy’s Lumber.  He was the first Little League Baseball Player to play Organized Professional Baseball.  He also served in...

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, Deborah Casey Gochenour, loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, and niece, passed away at the age of 58. Deborah was born on December 25, 1961 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  She earned her bachelor of social sciences degree with a concentration in behavioral sciences from Pennsylvania State University, and a master of science degree with a concentration in mental health counseling from Shippensburg University. On October 27, 1984, Deborah married the...

Paula J. Eckman, 68, formally of  Etters, passed away, January 25, 2020 in Manor Care of Camp Hill. Paula was the widow of Leon J. Eckman and is survived by her daughter, Kathi L. Klinger (Brian) of Mechanicsburg,  Son, Sean J. Eckman  ( Mary Kline) of New Cumberland. Paula loved Bingo and playing slot machines. She was also formally involved in the Red Land Youth foot ball program and was an avid bowler. Grave side service will be held Monday, February 24, 2020 at 11:00AM in...

Dorothy L. Ellenberger, 91, formally of Enola passed away January 23, 2020 in the Kinkora Pythian Home ,Duncannon. Dorothy was the widow of Donald C. Ellenberger and was preceded in death by a son Donald Ellenberger.  She was a member of the Schaner Senior Center of Enola. Surviving are her daughters: Donna Pfeiffer (Eric) of Manheim, Kathy Schumacher (Tom) of Enola, Cindy Keys (Steve) of Marysville, Tammy Lincourt of Shippensburg . Dorothy also had 13 grandchildren and 12...

David Timothy Fink, 65, of Wormleysburg entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 14, 1954 in Harrisburg, PA and was the loving son of the late Simon David Fink and Janet Arlene McKelvey Fink, and loving husband of the late Lara Bixler Fink. Timothy is survived by his daughter, Jenny Rodriguez; son, David Timothy Fink II; brother, Nathan Fink; sister, Janice Shupp; several nieces and nephews; several...

Thomas H. Comp, 77 of Enola, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, in Holy Spirit Hospital. Tom was the son of the late William H. and Betty J. (Griffith) Comp and the widower of Joanne M. Comp. Tom is survived by companion Laurie Sgrignoli, his daughter’s Kelly J. DeSantis (Joe) and Lori Rieve, 2 brother’s, William L. Comp(Cheryl) and Richard D. Comp ( Mary), 6 grandchildren, Elizabeth J. DeSantis and companion ( Corey Grumley), Sarah J. DeSantis, Kaitlyn Rieve, Courtney...