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M. Louise Rider, age 97 passed away peacefully in the morning hours of Sunday November 19th at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg. Born in Mechanicsburg, PA, on January 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late J. Paul and Margaret (Deveney) Shatto. Louise was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years Clarence N. Rider, her brother and sister, Richard Shatto and Doris Rutz. Surviving are her beloved sons and daughters, Clarence Nevin Rider, Jr. (Beverly) of New Cumberland, Gordon K. Rider (Nancy) of Mechanicsburg, Sharon Harbold (Richard) of Shiremanstown and Sherry Clippinger (Larry) of Mechanicsburg, 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Louise...

Retired Army Colonel Louis Edward Skender ("Ed"), 82, of Hampden Township died on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Country Meadows. He was the son of Louis and Margaret Arbes Skender of Upper St. Clair Township, Allegheny County, PA. He was born in Pittsburgh and is a graduate of Mount Lebanon High School, Georgetown University, the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and the Army War College. Ed is survived by his wife of 54 years, Susan McCall Skender; three children, Katherine (Skender) Young, Margaret Skender, and David Skender; and two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Daniel Young. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Thursday,...

F. Gregory "Greg" Maloni of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away at age 78, on September 4, 2023, at Holy Spirit Hospital from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born on May 11, 1945, in Clearfield, PA, to Fernand "Fred" J. Maloni and Grace C. (Bressler) Maloni. Greg is survived by his step-daughter, Natalie (Nale) Spiroff and husband, David, of Enola, PA; step-grandchildren Angela, Victoria, Joshua, Veronica, JoAnn, and their spouses and children; Jennifer (Encin) Druckenmiller (considered a daughter) and husband, Jim, of Kansas City, MO; along with long-time friends, considered as brothers and sisters: John "Jack" Straka, Frances Valora, Linda McLaughlin, and Ronald Amon. Greg was...

Marian Beth "Boots" Souder, 78, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away July 16, 2023 at the West Shore Hospital, following a courageous battle with a long illness. She was born in York, PA, to the late Isabel (McArthur) and The Rev. Duncan K. McPherson. She was the wife of G. Lee Souder. She graduated from Mechanicsburg High School. She went on to graduate from Temple University, with an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene. She was employed by several local dental offices during her career as a Dental Hygienist. She enjoyed spending time with her family, yard sales, "Friends-Giving", Benefit Auctions and traveling. She was an honorary chapter member of the FFA and served a decade on the Advisory...

William C. Hosler, 91 of Mechanicsburg, died on June 23, 2023. William was preceded in death by his parents George W. and Martha (Brandt) Hosler, his brother George Hosler (Cleo) and his sister Shelby Gilbert (Richard). Surviving are his sons Jeffery Hosler (Stacy) and Gregory Hosler (Pamela), a brother Joseph Hosler (Patricia), 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 28th at Malpezzi Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg with visitation from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Burial will take place 9:30 AM Thursday, June 29th at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. For full obituary please visit MalpezziFuneralHome.com

Joseph William Podraza, Sr., 89, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away June 15th at Holy Spirit Hospital. Born June 8th, 1934 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Annette (Wisniewski) and Joseph George Podraza. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Wovna), with whom he traveled the world during his military career and throughout their retirement; his daughter Ann Marie and husband Glenn Delevan III, of Boiling Springs, and grandchildren Roy, Blake, and Amanda Delevan; his sister, Joan Wujek of Baltimore, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph William Podraza, Jr. Joseph served 4 years in the U.S. Navy, was a police officer for the Baltimore Police...

Fern M. Oram, age 86, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at West Shore Hospital. Born at home on February 9, 1937, in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Marguerite E. (Green) Mackes. Fern graduated from Slatington High School Class of 1955 and from the University of Eastern Michigan, Class of 1959. Fern was a lifelong teacher of students with special needs. She taught in the Norristown School district prior to marriage. Fern returned to teaching full time with the IU 15 Capital Area Intermediate Unit. Fern was active in St. Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church Camp Hill and Church Choir from 1968 to 2023. She worked summers in high school,...

Frances May Wolford, 95, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 with family by her side. Born in Zullinger, PA, she was the loving widow of Chester "Chet" Wolford. Frances graduated from the Washington Township High School Class of 1945. Frances and Chester were married in 1945 in Hagerstown, Maryland. They traveled to many countries and islands and had a wonderful life together. She was the family matriarch, dedicated to her family, but also to her community, neighbors, and friends. She worked at Pealer's Florists and Harrisburg Auto Auction. She was very generous with her time and was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Red Hat Society, American Legion Post 109, and VFW...

J. Paul Strock, age 95, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at West Shore Hospital. Born October 31, 1927 in Mechanicsburg, he was the son of the late G. Weir and Rhoda (Enck) Strock. Paul served briefly in the Army at the end of World War II and was a proud alumnus of Penn State University. After spending his early years on the family farm, he purchased his own dairy farm in 1959 and successfully worked it for 62 years. He was honored to be named a Pennsylvania Master Farmer in 1970. Paul also received many awards for milk production and he was active in numerous agricultural associations. In addition to his longtime dedication to the farm, Paul was a lifelong...

Nancy Ruth Jordan, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM Thursday, March 23 at Malpezzi Funeral Home, 8 Market Plaza Way, Mechanicsburg, where there will be a viewing from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Burial will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. To view the full obituary and to sign the online guest book, please visit www.malpezzifuneralhome.com

Beatrice (Brewbaker) Minnich, age 98, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at her daughter's home in Mechanicsburg. Born June 19, 1924 in New Kingstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Frederick and Elizabeth (Shuler) Brewbaker. Mrs. Minnich was a member of Mechanicsburg High School's 1942 Class and had worked at the former Kinney Shoe Company as an inventory specialist. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in New Bloomfield, enjoyed dancing with the North Mountain Promenade Square Dance Club, and was a member of the American Businesswomen's Association. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe. She was...

Ronald Leroy Deitch, Sr., age 85, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Wednesday, March 8 at Malpezzi Funeral Home, 8 Market Plaza Way, Mechanicsburg, where there will be a viewing from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Burial will take place at Letort Cemetery in Carlisle. To view the full obituary and to sign the online guest book, please visit www.malpezzifuneralhome.com

Tyler James Updegraff, age 27, of Silverthorne, CO and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on January 26, 2023 as the result of a skiing accident in Aspen, CO. Tyler was born October 22, 1995, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Karen Updegraff (Crimbly) of Mechanicsburg, Pa, and Mickey L. Updegraff, of Lady Lake, FL. Tyler was known for his caring heart, contagious smile, soulful eyes, and locks of chestnut curls. He entered this world awing everyone who came upon his presence. He wasn't but five years of age, when his parents discovered his astonishing running speed. Tyler played many sports as a boy, including soccer, baseball, track and field. However, it was his love...

Rosemary Ann Breen, 99, of Carlisle and formerly of Camp Hill, Pueblo West, CO, and Pittsburgh died peacefully on her birthday Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Thornwald Home. Born in 1924 in Pittsburgh to the late Mary (Tischler) and John Peter Kinzler, Rosemary was the next-to-youngest of five daughters. She was married to Joseph P. Breen for 32 years until his death in 1987. Rosemary had a thoughtful and kind spirit rooted in her strong faith in God. She loved her family and friends deeply and lived her life focused on the needs of others. She was a member of Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church and valued her church family dearly. Staff and residents at Thornwald Home were like family to...

Anna Mae Shumberger, age 77, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born November 28, 1945 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Morgan and was raised by her mother and adoptive father, Mary (Lubold) and Albert Machamer. Anna was a lover of flowers and enjoyed making floral arrangements. She put her talents to use by working for several local florists over the years. She was a member of the Upper Allen Township Fire Department Auxiliary and had even worked as an EMT for a brief time. She had a generous spirit and was one to always be willing to help someone in need. She enjoyed trips to the beach in Ocean...

Richard Lee King Sr., 71, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022 following an extended illness. Born February 7, 1951, and happily retired since 2014 from his long-time employment with PPG industries of Carlisle, Richard is survived by his son, Richard L. King Jr., of Mechanicsburg; his foster mother, Erma Thomas, of Boiling Springs; and many other loving family members, friends, former co-workers, and fellow congregants. A kind-hearted man and a wonderful father, Richard will be most dearly missed. Services will be held on Saturday, February 4, at 11:30am, at the Church of Christ, 971 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle,17015: reception to follow. To...

Kenneth E. Nelson, 87, of Mechanicsburg, died at Messiah Lifeways on November 27, 2022. Born September 13, 1935, he was the son of the late Carson and Huldah Nelson, formerly of Mt. Holly Springs. He retired from the Navy Depot Ships Parts Control Center in Mechanicsburg, PA as a Systems Analyst; was a member of the First United Methodist Church; loved swimming, playing tennis, gardening, and hanging out at Diener's restaurant in Mechanicsburg. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Patricia L. Nelson. He frequently said, "marrying your mother was the best decision I ever made." His second-best decision was joining the Navy. Kenneth served in the Korean War,1954-1958, as a 3rd...

John Albert Stover, Jr., age 73, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Thornwald Home in Carlisle. Born May 21, 1949 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Betty (Bowers) and John A. Stover, Sr. John served in the U.S. Army immediately after high school and went on to work for the U.S. Postal Service for 35 years as a letter carrier. After retiring, he enjoyed putting some of his handywork skills to use while working for John Esh at J&G Construction. John was also a longtime volunteer firefighter, primarily with the former Washies Fire Company in Mechanicsburg, but also for New Kingstown and Harrisburg Fire...

CAPT Robert J. Kendra, USNR, Retired, age 89 of Mechanicsburg passed away Saturday November 12, 2022, at home. Born July 13, 1933, in Ford City, PA, he was the son of the late Francis and Irene (Sterpka) Kendra. Bob graduated from Penn State with his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering class of 1955. He served in the US Navy. He retired from the Naval Reserves in 1985 then work at the Naval Ships Parts Control where he worked as the Director of Public Works until 1988 and last for EI Associates as an engineer. He was very proud of his US Navy career as well as being a Professional Engineer (PE). He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg, The Mechanicsburg...

CAPT Robert J. Kendra, USNR, Retired, age 89 of Mechanicsburg passed away Saturday November 12, 2022, at home. Born July 13, 1933, in Ford City, PA, he was the son of the late Francis and Irene (Sterpka) Kendra. Bob graduated from Penn State with his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering class of 1955. He served in the US Navy. He retired from the Naval Reserves in 1985 then work at the Naval Ships Parts Control where he worked as the Director of Public Works until 1988 and last for EI Associates as an engineer. He was very proud of his US Navy career as well as being a Professional Engineer (PE). He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg, The Mechanicsburg...

Martha Nehrings, age 84, of Camp Hill, PA, and formerly of Melbourne Beach, FL, Carlisle, PA, Asheville, NC, and originally of Prospect Park, NJ, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Born December 15, 1937, in Paterson, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Aart and Hermina (Broek) Van Houten. Martha earned her registered nursing certification from Paterson General Hospital's School of Nursing and, while she had dedicated herself to being a stay-at-home mom for many years, went on to work as a nursing supervisor for The Greater Paterson General Hospital's pediatric unit as well as a home health nurse for Warren County Home Health in New...