Obituaries

(Retired) Captain Ronald A Rostalski Sr. of the Pennsylvania State Police passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Born in Blakely, Pennsylvania on November 12, 1938 son of Albin Rostalski and Edna Mary (Mazza) Ron has a brother Eugene Rostalski and wife Geri, a sister Janice Kropa Rostalski and husband Walter Ron married Gale (Goodrich) Rostalski, April 6, 1963 and celebrated a wonderful 60 years. He has three children, Mary Ellen Brown...

Frank Dougherty, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, PA, and raised in Newark, NJ, Frank was the son of the late Robert and Rhoda Dougherty. Frank was a graduate of Bloomfield Tech, class of '65, and went on to serve his nation proudly in the Navy. After his military service, he dedicated himself to a long and fulfilling career at The Patriot News, where he worked diligently for over 30...

William L. Sweger, 81, of Enola, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at UMPC Hospital of Altoona. Bill was the son of the late Maynard and Anna Murray Ott. Bill was a graduate of Carlisle High School, Harrisburg Community College, and Elizabethtown College receiving a degree in Accounting. He was an Air Force veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Bill retired as an Accountant with IBM. During Bill’s service time he became a military Dog trainer, which he continued after...

Dennis Elwood Long, 76, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 surrounded by family.  Dennis was the son of the late Phyllis and Elwood Long and Grandfather of the late Brianna Saytar. He is survived by his wife Lois (Kulp) Long, his son; Keith (Liz) Long and daughter Tammy( Andrew) Oliver.  Denny (Poppy)  also leaves behind 5 grandchildren Keith Long, Drew Oliver, Tyler Oliver, Brandon Oliver, Brittany Oliver, and 2 great-grandchildren Roman Kisela and Alaina...

Irene Elizabeth Sgrignoli Mangle, born and raised in Enola, and a long-time resident of Mechanicsburg, PA, died on Thursday, March 7th, 2024, at Penn State Hampden Hospital in Enola.  Irene was born on March 19th, 1932, at home in Enola.  She was the daughter of Jerry Sgrignoli (deceased April 22, 1974) and Pauline Sgrignoli (September 18, 1996).    She is survived by her brother Ken Sgrignoli and her sister-in-law, Phyllis Mangle; her five children Brad Mangle,...

Ronald Verne Eslinger, 85, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. Ron was the son of the late Verne and Geraldine Eslinger. Ron was employed at Berg Electronics and retired as a Supervisor for DuPont Industries. He is survived by his wife Beverly (Haverstock) Eslinger of 66 years. His children; Mike (Cindy) Eslinger, Mark Eslinger, Christine (Edward) Limric, and Cheryl (Tim) Shearer, his Grandchildren; Brian...

Craig Allen Foy was born October 16th, 1955, the son of Helen Patricia Foy (Horton) and Donald Parker. Later in life, when Craig and his brother Don were still young, they were adopted by the man they would come to know as their father, Helen Patricia’s new husband Stanton Eugene Foy. Craig grew up in Marysville, PA where he attended Marysville Elementary followed by Susquenita Middle and High School. As a child, he loved baseball and being outdoors. His friends say he would always get...

Denise Elaine Vaughn, age 71, of Mechanicsburg, PA left us suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2024, to be with the Lord and her beloved son Adam Graul. Denise was born on August 1st, 1952, in Mount Holly, PA to Doris Elaine Bruner and Lester LeRoy Vaughn.   Denise was a woman of her unwavering faith in God. Denise loved her family, animals, music, dancing, and reading. She was always full of life and love. Denise is survived by her life partner David Arthur, her...

Lloyd Walter Beere Sr. 83 of Enola passed away Saturday February 17, 2024. Lloyd was born March 21, 1940 in Hollidaysburg, PA. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bertha Beere and his sons, Michael L. Beere and Lloyd W. Beere Jr., 4 grandchildren and 6 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Linda Beere Cassel. Lloyd was a US Marine Corp. Veteran; Lloyd umpired for many years for Cumberland Valley Umpires, PIAA and American Legion Baseball. Lloyd coached youth...

Jeffery A. Zetwick at the age of 64 passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024 at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center.   Jeffery was the son of the late Gerald and Achsah Zetwick.  He was survived by his wife Wendy Watts, son Nicholas Zetwick, daughter Kari Ozio married to Len Ozio, and 2 granddaughters Chloe and Caitlyn Ozio.  Also, survived by his sister Vickie Sharro and significant other Paulie Comes and his 3 brothers Chuck Zetwick married to Daine, Don Zetwick...