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On July 3, 2023 the Lord received Anne (Musser) Honeywell, 86, into His glory. She had suffered a lengthy illness and had resided at Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village, Mechanicsburg, PA since February. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15 (ESV) Born on May 20, 1937 in Grantham, PA, Anne was the daughter of the late Clarence Z. and Helen (Brechbill) Musser. Surviving are her husband of 40 years, Charles C. Honeywell, Jr.; her two brothers, Robert J. Musser (Marian) of Carlisle, PA and David L. Musser (Beryl) of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; cousins, nephews and nieces. A brother-in-law, Ronald A. Honeywell, resides near Lancaster, PA. ...

Roger Lee Troxell, age 77, formerly of Thurmont, MD passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Celebration Villa, Dillsburg, PA. Roger was born December 30, 1945, in Thurmont, MD the son of the late George Russell and Mabel (Wastler) Troxell. He was a lifelong dairy farmer and he enjoyed living on the farm surrounded by his family. Roger also enjoyed having his cats and dog with him on the farm. He was a member of Apples United Church of Christ in Thurmont where he taught bible and Sunday school. Roger was also a member of the Thurmont Grange #409 and served as its treasurer and was a member of the Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Association. Roger served as a tour guide at he Jenny...

David Lee "Skipper" Rau, Sr, of Wellsville, PA, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family. For a complete obituary, please visit www.cocklinfuneralhome.com.

Rita J. Felton, 82, of Dover, PA went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the York Hospital. She was born March 10, 1941, the daughter of the late Gordon and Thressa Elaine (Nosker) Carlson. Rita operated a dog grooming business for 48 years. She was a member of the Good News Free Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg and with her husband lead its Encouragers group. Rita was also a member of the El Shaddai Singers for many years and enjoyed playing in the Gospel Music Jam at the Church of the Open Door in York and was a founding member of the Safe Harbor Gospel Messengers. She was a former founding member of the Gospel Sound. As a child, Rita enjoyed horses and...

Nancy Jane (Berkholder) Hunsberger, 97, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Messiah Village. A complete obituary can be found at www.cocklinfuneralhome.com

Martin V.B. McCartney, III, age 81, of Monroe Township, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. He was born October 5, 1941, in Harrisburg the son of the late Martin V. McCartney, II and Mildred E. (Gutshall) McCartney. Martin was the widower of Pearl E. (Yost) McCartney after 50 years of marriage. He was a retired forklift operator for Carnation Company. Martin attended Trindle Spring Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg and enjoyed hunting, cabinet making, and working in his garden. He especially had a love for tractors and spending time with his family. He is survived by three sons, Martin V.B. McCartney, IV (Cher) of Centerville, Matthew S....

Pauline B. Collanbine, 97, formerly of Lewistown, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle. She was born November 29, 1925, in Mifflintown, PA the daughter of the late Frederick L. and Mary E. (Shreffler) Swab. Pauline was the widow of Walter J. Collanbine who passed away on February 23, 2005, after 52 years of marriage. She was retired from the American Viscose Company in Lewistown after 40 years of service. Pauline was active in many ladies groups in Lewistown. She liked following politics and spent many years caring for her husband during his illness. Pauline looked out for everyone in the family and always helped wherever she could....

Douglas (Doug) Allen Gemberling Sr. of Camp Hill, PA, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 68. Doug was born on June 29th, 1954, in Cocoa Beach, FL. He graduated from Mifflinburg Area High School in 1972. Doug also graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Technology at the age of 41 with an associate's degree in Applied Science. He went on to become the owner and operator of Gemberling's HVAC/R from 1991 to 2019. He later in life became a building supervisor with S.U.N. Habitat for Humanity. Doug was blessed with a large and loving family, and was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, pop-pop and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He spent his...

Robert L. Brown, 95, of Mechanicsburg passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his home. He was born May 16, 1927, in Churchtown, PA the son of the late William Scott and Mary Martha (Boyles) Brown. Robert was the widower of Janet L. (Strayer) Brown. He was a retired Operations Manager having worked for McMillian Feed Mill, General Foods and Dauphin Distribution all in Camp Hill. After his retirement he did antique furniture restoration. Robert was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg for most of his life, then St. Johns Lutheran Church in Shiremanstown. He was also a member of Citizens Fire Company in Mechanicsburg and was a volunteer for New Hope Ministries...

Janet L. Grimm, 90, of Dillsburg passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Celebration Villa, Dillsburg. She was born October 5, 1932, in Carlisle the daughter of the late Clarence and Nellie (Ludt) Clay. Janet was the widow of Robert L. Grimm. She is survived by a son, Alan R. Grimm of Dillsburg; a daughter, Carol A. Knarr of Carlisle; five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Janet enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11:00 am in the Cocklin Funeral Home, Inc., 30 N. Chestnut St., Dillsburg. A viewing will be held Saturday from 10-11 am at the funeral home. Burial will be held in the...

Sandra L. Hair of Dillsburg entered into eternal glory on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at UPMC Carlisle. A brief memorial service will be held Sunday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Hope Grace Church, 110 Old York Rd, Dillsburg. A small luncheon will follow. Please visit www.cocklinfuneralhome.com for her full obituary.

Clarence "Butch" F. Scheel, Jr., 70, of Carlisle, PA passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the U.P.M.C. Community Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg. He was born April 21, 1952, in Louisiana, the son of the late Clarence F. Scheel, Sr. and Doris Jean (McKinley) Scheel. Butch was preceded in death by his wife H. LaRue (Burkett) Scheel, who passed away in 2015. He worked in the food industry most of his career, having worked at John Gross & Company in Mechanicsburg and most recently in the bakery department at Karns Grocery Store in Boiling Springs. While growing up, he was a member of the DeMolay Club and he enjoyed going to Cumberland Valley football games, hunting, and...

Graveside services will be held Friday, May 26, 2023, at 2:30 pm, in Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. A complete obituary can be found at www.cocklinfuneralhome.com

Frederick Lee Briggs, 75 of Grantham, PA passed away on January 7th, 2023. He was born on May 27, 1947, in Warren, PA. The son of Francis L. and Elizabeth (Brittain) Briggs, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Craig Briggs of Warren, PA and his sister, Margaret E. Myers (Peggy) of Garland, Pa. Fred graduated from Youngsville High School, Youngsville, PA where he excelled in track and football. He then continued his education and graduated from Bryant- Stratton College in Buffalo, New York. However, prior to beginning his career, he received his draft notice and served his country in the Viet Nam War in the army, 1st Calvary. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign...

Claribel M. Lecrone, 95, of Dillsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023, at her home after a battle with COPD. Born at home in 1927 she was the daughter of the late Vance and Beatrice Haar. Claribel was the former Secretary for Haar's Inc in Dillsburg and a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Claribel was strong-willed, compassionate and loved life. She had a passion for golf, bingo and spending quality time with her family. She was the longest standing member of the Monaghan Presbyterian Church at 75 years. She is survived by her two daughters, Connie L. Darbrow (Al) of Dillsburg and Vickie L. Hardy (Doug) of Dillsburg; five grandchildren, fourteen great...

J-Lynn Conrady, 84, formerly of Dillsburg, PA, passed away Thursday, December 15th, 2022, in the hospital. He was born February 2, 1938, in Sterling, Illinois, the son of the late Charles and Thelma (Parkinson) Conrady. J-Lynn was a graduate of the former Messiah College Academy (High School) and Ashland University, Ashland, OH. He was a financial executive at the former A.L. Garber Company, a specialty folding packaging company in Ashland, OH, and Saratoga Springs, NY. A long-time member of Brethren in Christ churches in both Ashland, OH, and Dillsburg, PA, J-Lynn served many roles as deacon, financial secretary, Sunday school teacher, church board member, and church board chair in both...

Formerly of Moshannon. A memorial is planned for June. Contact: [email protected].

Retired Sergeant Major Bennie W. Ware, 82, of Dillsburg, PA passed away on November 17, 2022, at his home. Born in Lafayette, Alabama, he was the son of the late Charles and Ethelene (Copeland) Ware of Birmingham, Ala. He is preceded in death by his wife Lia M (Torro) Ware, and several brothers and sisters. Retired Sergeant Major Ware proudly served in the US Army for 30 years including 14 years overseas. He served in Vietnam at China Beach and was awarded a Legion of Merit and Bronze Star Medal in addition to other medals. He was also stationed in Ft. Lewis, WA; Giessen, Bamberg, Stuttgart, and Furth Germany; Ft. Carson, CO; Korea; Ft. Bliss, TX; Lexington, KY; and Tobyhanna, PA. When...

Retired Sergeant Major Bennie W. Ware, 82, of Dillsburg, PA passed away on November 17, 2022, at his home. Born in Lafayette, Alabama, he was the son of the late Charles and Ethelene (Copeland) Ware of Birmingham, Ala. He is preceded in death by his wife Lia M (Torro) Ware, and several brothers and sisters. Retired Sergeant Major Ware proudly served in the US Army for 30 years including 14 years overseas. He served in Vietnam at China Beach and was awarded a Legion of Merit and Bronze Star Medal in addition to other medals. He was also stationed in Ft. Lewis, WA; Giessen, Bamberg, Stuttgart, and Furth Germany; Ft. Carson, CO; Korea; Ft. Bliss, TX; Lexington, KY; and Tobyhanna, PA. When...

On November 11, 2022, Nancy Lee (Heiges) Colman was taken to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Nancy was born on July 28, 1941 and raised on a farm in Dillsburg PA. At 21 she married Bill Colman and moved from the farm to Kaiserslautern Germany. Eventually Bill and Nancy moved back to Harrisburg PA, then to Albany NY, Washington DC, Raleigh NC, and finally Asheville NC. They had two children, Charles and Laurie Colman. Nancy's passion in life was caring for others. In addition to winning numerous "Mom of the Year" awards, she was a school nurse, hospital nurse, home health care nurse and finally back to school nursing. She believed in life long learning earning her Nursing degree...

Shirley M. Craig, 84, of Dillsburg, PA and formerly of Williamsport, PA passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born October 13, 1938, in Williamsport, PA the daughter of the late Orlie Edward Bryan and Dorothy (Gower) Bryan. Shirley was the widow of John W. Craig formerly of Danville, PA. Shirley worked in the floral and grocery business and enjoyed gardening, cooking, knitting, crocheting, and fishing. She is survived by her daughter, Jona Missa and her husband Abdelhamid Missa of Dillsburg; her son, John Craig and his partner Brenda of Muncy; five grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was...