All Obituaries

Dorothy Jeffries, 51 of Selinsgrove Center, received her angel’s wings on March 27, 2023 after a lifetime of physical challenges.  Dorothy was born in Carlisle on December 5, 1971 to the late David Jeffries, Sr. and Linda (Sweger) Miley of Orrstown.  In addition to her mother, she is survived by two siblings:  Edward (Cassandra) Jeffries of Shippensburg and Sylvania (Wesley) Neil of Orrstown.  In addition to her father, Dorothy is preceded in death by her brother,...

Marjorie L (Goodling) Rice, age 93 of Loysville, went home to be with her Lord on March 16, 2023.  Born in Winside, NE on September 16, 1929 to the late Walter and Bertha (Koch) Goodling, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Donald E Rice, who died in 2013 and her two brothers:  Donald and Walter Goodling, Jr. Marjorie is survived by a large family which includes:  four...

Michael J. Janesko, 70, of Newville passed away on March 16, 2023 with his family by his side.  He was loving and caring, contrary and stubborn, a devoted father and an extremely hard worker.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting, boating, his dogs, and family.  Mike was born in Lebanon, PA, on March 31, 1952, to the late James and Marilyn Jean (Noll) Janesko.  He will be deeply missed by his finance, Michelle Long of Newville.  He is survived by his son, Bryan (Tara)...

Brenda Jane (Sheely) Dingle, age 71 of Shermans Dale, entered into her eternal home on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Known to most as “B.J.”, she was born in Carlisle on August 10, 1951 to the late Clyde and Ruth (Henry) Sheely. BJ is survived by her devoted husband of 31 years, Earl Wayne Dingle and her brother, Ralph (Beth) Sheely of Carlisle. BJ had a passion for problem solving. After high school, she continued her education at Harrisburg Area Community...

Keith Anthony, 67 of Elliottsburg, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on February 28, 2023.  He was born March 23, 1955 in Carlisle to the late Leon and Kathryn (Weaver) Anthony.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Judy (Chestnut) Anthony; three children:  Jennifer (Jeffery) Cramer of Shermans Dale, Joseph (Jessica) Anthony of Elliottsburg, and James Anthony of Elliottsburg; three grandchildren:  Logan Anthony, Devin Cramer, and...

Darlene (Myers) Schlusser of Landisburg, age 77, died on February 24, 2023.  She was known to most as “Nana”.  Born at home on August 21, 1945 to the late Lester and Amanda (Bender) Myers, Sr. of Landisburg, Darlene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.  She is survived by two children:  Kevin (Renell) Schlusser and Deborah (Bryan) Sheldon, both of Landisburg; four grandchildren:  Tabitha (Jessica) Schlusser-Sommers of Landisburg, Kayla...

Robert E. Myers, Jr., 69 of New Bloomfield, died surrounded by his loving family on February 22, 2023.  Born on November 10, 1953 in Harrisburg to the late Robert and Pauline (Ditmer) Myers, Sr., Robert is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Barbara (Wallace) Myers.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his step-son, Paul (Victoria) Stone of Bloserville; two nieces he raised as his daughters:  Hayley (Andy) Fulk of Everett and Saydey Goudy of New Bloomfield; two...

Martha (Witter) Neff, age 77 of Landisburg died unexpectedly in her home on February 19, 2023.  Born in Allen on December 1, 1945 to the late James Edward and Annie (Garman) Witter, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 32 years, Ronald Neff; her daughter, Trudy Neal of Newville; grandson, Bradley Neal; two great grandchildren:  Bradley Neal and Courtney Neal; and three siblings:  Meryl Witter of Mechanicsburg, Ray...

Maryann (Marshall) Smith, known by some as “Irish Rose”, age 84 of Ickesburg, entered into eternal peace on February 18, 2023.  Born on December 9, 1938 in Crisfield, MD to the late Allan and Marzella (Fye) Marshall, Maryann is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, Paul D. Smith, three children:  Gail (Mack) Hockley of Gardners, David (Kellie) Smith of Saville, and Edward (Carol) Smith of Ickesburg; five grandchildren:  Jay (Patty) Snyder, Joy (Mike)...

David James Brown, 60, of Hummelstown, left his Earthly home to join his Heavenly Father on January 27, 2023.  He was born in Fremont, NE on February 4, 1962 to the late Rev. Donald and Vicki (Boyd) Brown.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Wendy (Weaver) Brown; his son, Kyle Weaver of Hummelstown; and two siblings:  Daniel Brown of Fort Wayne, IN and Karen Kretzing (widow of Daniel Kretzing) of Landisburg. David graduated with the 1981 Class of Three Rivers...