Howard E. Baker

Howard E. Baker, 75, of Penbrook, died Monday, August 20, 2007 at Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence.
Mr. Baker was a retired Federal employee. He attended the Penbrook Church of God; member of the Eureka Lodge #302, F&AM; the Harrisburg Consistory; Zembo Luncheon Club; Zembo Antique & Classic Car Unit and the Zembo Shrine; and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.
He was the son of the late Ralph Howard and Stella
(Stroup) Baker and was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ware Baker.
Surviving are his wife, Anna (Snyder) Baker; step-son, Richard Pozoic of Duncannon, PA; 2 sisters, Winifred Cadwallader and Karen Baker, both of Harrisburg; and several nieces and nephews.
A Masonic service will be held on Friday, August 24,
2007 at 10 a.m., in the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home, Inc., 2100 Linglestown Road, Susquehanna Twp., followed by a funeral service, with the Rev. Eugene A.
Beam, Sr., officiating. Burial will be in Shoop's Garden of Rest,with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations may be made to Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence, 1701 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. www.pennlive,com/obits Published in the Patriot-News on 8/22/2007.

Robert L. Neagley, 86, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2007 in Harrisburg Hospital.
Born August 24, 1920 in Leechburg, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel M. and Ellen Cunningham Neagley.
Bob was the owner and operator of R.L. Neagley Jeweler located on Main Street in Mechanicsburg. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Mechanicsburg where he sang Tenor in the church choir and was a member of W.S. Guyer Sunday School Class.
Bob was an Army Veteran of World War II, member of the Eureka Lodge No. 302 F&AM, Mechanicsburg Rotary Club, Harrisburg Camera Club and the West Shore Flying Society. Bob had a tremendous enthusiasm for model airplanes.
He was preceded in death by his sister Marion Neagley and by a brother William C. Neagley.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Mildred Martin Neagley; a son, David L. Neagley; a daughter, Mary L. Holloway; 2 granddaughters, Hannah and Hayley Holloway, all of Mechanicsburg.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Mechanicsburg. Burial will be in Trindle Springs Cemetery. Viewing will be from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday at Malpezzi Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg and from 9:30 to 10:30 AM Thursday in the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church 135 West Simpson Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
To sign the online guestbook please visit malpezzifuneralhome.com. www.pennlive.com/obits Published in the Patriot-News on 4/3/2007.

Harper O. Swartley, Jr.,

Harper O. Swartley, Jr., 64, of Mechanicsburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2007 surrounded by his family after a seven month battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born November 16, 1942 in Steelton to the late Harper and Catherine (Hofsass) Swartley.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Ann (Spertzel); two daughters, Terri Bowling and her husband Terry of Lancaster, and Kimberly Madara and her husband James of Douglassville; a son Jason Swartley and his wife Danette of Mechanicsburg; 9 grandchildren, Megan Castranio, Brienne and Michael Bowling, Trey, Olivia and Maxwell Madara, Luke, Aubron and Sophia Swartley.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Gloria Swartley and Shirley Hershman.
Harper served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1964 as a Communications Technician. He graduated from Elizabethtown College with a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Studies and was a member of the first graduating class of Cedar Cliff High School in 1961.
Harper was a Systems Analyst for 32 ½ years with AMP, Inc., Harrisburg, and was a Data Base Analyst for 5 ½ years with the PA Department of Corrections.
He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Mechanicsburg, as well as an active member of the Masonic Orders including Eureka Lodge # 302 F&AM, Mechanicsburg; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Harrisburg; Zembo Shrine, A.A.O.N.M.S., Harrisburg and its Legion of Honor; immediate past president of the Cumberland County Shrine Club; and Trio Chapter #544, Order of Eastern Star, Mechanicsburg.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 10:30 am in Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland. Burial will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp. Viewings will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday with a Masonic service at 7:45 p.m. and again on Wednesday one hour prior to services, both at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central PA, P.O. Box 266 Enola, PA 17025 or the Masonic Learning Center for Children, 2701 N. 3rd St. Harrisburg, PA 17110.
For driving directions or to send notes of condolence to the Swartley family, please visit www.parthemore.com Published in the Patriot-News on 2/26/2007.

Robert E. Orner

Robert E. Orner, 77, of Dillsburg passed away Friday, February 9, 2007 in the Manor Care Health Services, Camp Hill.
He was born April 22, 1929 in Warrington Township, York County the son of the late Ervin and Margaret (Urich) Orner.
Robert was a retired manager for Wayne Feed Supply, Dillsburg and had previously worked for Harrisburg Dairy. He was a lifelong member of Barrens United Lutheran Church, Dillsburg and was a member of Eureka Lodge #302, F. & A.M., Mechanicsburg; Harrisburg Consistory; Tall Cedars of Harrisburg and the Zembo Shrine. Robert also served on the Northern York County School Board for 13 years.
Robert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ila E. (Joseph) Orner; one son, Garry R. Orner of Dillsburg; three brothers, Mearl of Dillsburg, Ray and Elwood, both of Wellsville; two sisters, Betty Albert of Dillsburg and Norma Jean Cook of Chambersburg. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, Michelle and Michael Orner. Robert was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Orner and Janet Trump.
Services will be held Monday, February 12, 2007 at 11 a.m., in his church, 232 Kralltown Road, Dillsburg, with his pastor, Rev. Eric Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Barrens Salem Union Cemetery. Visitations will be held Sunday from 6-8 p.m., in the Cocklin Funeral Home, Inc., 30 N. Chestnut Street, Dillsburg and on Monday from 10-11 a.m., at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Barrens Salem Union Cemetery Association, c/o Elwood K. Myers, 1244 Bragtown Road, Dillsburg, PA 17019.
For directions or to send condolences to the family, please visit www. cocklinfuneralhome.com www.pennlive.com/obits Published in the Patriot-News on 2/10/2007.

Charles W. Glenn, Sr., 85, of Fairview Township, Lewisberry, PA. passed away Friday, October 13, 2006 at the Harrisburg Hospital.
He was born April 24, 1921, the son of the late Curtis and Helen (Sheaffer) Glenn.
Charles was a retired railroad Supervisor. He was a member of Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lewisberry; Eureka Lodge #302, Mechanicsburg; Zembo Shrine; Mutual Beneficial Association; PA Railroad Veterans Employee Association and the AARP.
Charles was the widower of Mary C. Glenn.
He is survived by 2 sons, Barry Lee and his wife, Giovanna of Pittsburgh, and (Charles) Skip, Jr. and his wife, Suzanne of Mechanicsburg: 1 daughter, Sheree Lee Dunham of Lewisberry. He also leaves behind 4 grandchildren, Michele Price, Stephanie Glenn, Jason Glenn, Georgia Dunham; and 3 great-granddaughters.
Services will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at
11 a.m., in his church, 863 Lewisberry Road., Lewisberry, PA, with his pastor the Rev. Timothy L.
Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow in the Emanuel Cemetery, Lewisberry. A viewing will be held Wednesday from 10-10:45 a.m., with Masonic services at 10:45 a.m., at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to his church, 863 Lewisberry Road, Lewisberry, PA 17339.
Cocklin Funeral Home, Inc, Dillsburg, PA, is in charge of arrangements.
For directions or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.
cocklinfuneralhome.com www.pennlive.com/obits Published in the Patriot-News on 10/15/2006.

Elmer H. W. Humer

Elmer H. W. Humer, age 87, formerly of Wertzville Road, died Friday, September 15, 2006 at the Church of God Home.
Born November 18, 1918 in Mechanicsburg, he was a son of the late G. Milton and Henrietta Waggoner Humer.
Elmer retired from the former Olmstead Air Force Base and the New Cumberland Army Depot. He was a life member of Young's United Methodist Church, where he maintained the property and was actively involved with many other areas of the church.
He was a member of Eureka Lodge #302 F & AM and a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Army. Elmer was known for his impeccable garden and was an avid hunter.
He is survived by his wife Violet E. Miller Humer; two daughters, Bonnie L. and husband Earl Hollinger, Nancy A. and husband Larry Parmer all of Mechanicsburg; three granddaughters, Sheri Henderson, Brenda Vasanski and Rebecca Hollinger; four great grandchildren, Keisha Heisey who Elmer and Violet helped raise, Jonelle Heisey, Bryan Henderson and Elise Henderson.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Jane Heisey and four brothers, Glenn, Milton, Willard and his twin Wilbur.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday in his church with the Rev. Ronald C. Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Stone Church Cemetery.
There will be a viewing from 10 to 11 AM Wednesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to his church, 7075 Wertzville Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
malpezzifuneralhome.com www.pennlive.com/obits Published in the Patriot-News on 9/18/2006.