MECHANICSBURG • Rosena L. Barry, 90, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Feb. 9, 2019, at Country Meadows Retirement Community. She was born Nov. 20, 1928, in Berrysburg, Pa., the daughter of the late Charles E. and Hazel B. (Smeltz) Howard. She retired from Susquehanna Lutheran Village as a hairdresser and also ...
MILLERSBURG • Don Wayne Klinger, age 83, of Millersburg, went home peacefully to be with his heavenly Father Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at his residence. He was born April 21, 1935, in Millersburg, Pa., son of the late Russell and Virginia (Enders) Klinger. Don graduated from Millersburg Area High School, ...
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL Indians’ defense holds on to beat Trojans by 1 point By Garrett Derr CONTRIBUTING WRITER MILLERSBURG • After defeating Upper Dauphin Area 75-62 on the road Jan. 5, one would imagine the Tribe would perform even better on its home court finale Feb. 5. Though that would be ...
What’s in this week’s issue? This week’s Sentinel is available at all regular retail outlets through Monday night, Feb. 18. Among this week’s highlights: • ‘Swatting’ incident affects local school district. • First responder honored for career. • Game show contestant recounts experience. • Child care center expands facilities. • ...
MILLERSBURG • Gloria Marie Koppenhaver, 85, died Feb. 7. She was born Jan. 2, 1934, in Millersburg, a daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Geyer Dworchak. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherwood Koppenhaver; and a son, Joel Koppenhaver. She is survived by a son, Michael Koppenhaver; ...
LYKENS • Wayne W. Thompson Sr., 56, died Feb. 7 at his residence. He was born Sept. 2, 1962, in Harrisburg, a son of the late Raymond and Helen Brooker Thompson. He is survived by a son, Wayne Thompson Jr., and a daughter, Stephanie Buck, both of Sunbury; siblings: Raymond ...
LAVELLE • Steve Thomas Schwalm, 61, of Lavelle, formerly of Valley View, died Feb. 3, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born May 29, 1957, in Pottsville, a son of the late Clair and Ruth Coleman Schwalm. He was a 1978 graduate of Intermediate Unit 29, Mar Lin. He ...
MILLERSBURG • Patricia Louise Mallen, age 68, of Millersburg, passed away Feb. 8, 2019, at her residence. She was born Nov. 11, 1950, in Franklin, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Louise Hammerlee (Kissler). Patricia was the wife of Donald Mallen of Millersburg. They were married ...
SPORTS UPDATE TVL cage playoffs canceled; Halifax, Susquenita are champs The Tri-Valley League (aka Tri-Valley Athletic Association) issued the following statement the morning of Feb. 13: ‘‘Due to the weather and other factors beyond our control, the TVAA Basketball Playoffs will be canceled, since we cannot get all necessary games in ...
CARLISLE • Betty Jane Shearer, age 91, of Carlisle and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home. Born May 22, 1927, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Mary C. (Mixell) Kennedy. Betty had worked as a ...
