FRANK H. COMP
Frank H. Comp, 71, of Shermans Dale died on Friday, April 29, 2022, at home.
He was born Sept. 15, 1950, in Harrisburg to the late Horace “Doc” and Mae (McNaughton) Comp.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He was lucky enough to turn his passion into a business, owning and operating Dreamride Builders, a street rod restoration shop. Although a true Chevy guy, he worked on all kinds of cars. He enjoyed watching National Hot Rod Association drag racing and loved sharing his joy for the sport by taking friends and family to Maple Grove Speedway each year so they could experience the rush and excitement up close. He adored spending time with his grandchildren and the Yorkies the family owned over the years.
Surviving are his loving wife of 20 years, Denise (Smiley-Cree) Comp; three children, Sherri Comp of Philadelphia, Wayne Fry of Newville and Thomas Comp of Shermans Dale; a stepdaughter, Deanna Werner of Carlisle; 10 grandchildren, Cadence, Keagan, Jameson, Ava, Lily, Donnie, Mike, Greg, Kevin and John; and a sister, Martha Rockwell of Shermans Dale.
He was preceded in death by two siblings, Dixie McNaughton and Ken Comp.
A service was held May 5 in Nickel-Lochstampfor Family Funeral Home, Loysville, with pastor Rafe Sanderson officiating.
VIRGINIA J. DOWDRICK
Virginia J. “Ginny” Dowdrick, 99, of Duncannon passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at Stonebridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born May 28, 1922, in Roseglen to Walter and Mary (Burd) Byers.
A genuinely kind and caring person who will be greatly missed, she received great satisfaction from providing a warm and nurturing home for her family. She also enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, sitting in the sunshine and camping. A member of the American Legion Auxiliary, she had attended the former Asbury United Methodist Church.
She was the widow of Eugene A. Dowdrick, who died Oct. 27, 1986, and to whom she was married 43 years.
Surviving are a daughter, Sandra K. Corl of Marysville; a grandson, Joseph M. (Lisa) Dowdrick of Duncannon; a sister-in-law, Kay Byers; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Michael E. Dowdrick on Nov. 8, 2012; two sisters, Mary Fissel and Kathryn Sheaffer; and two brothers, Donald Byers and Luther Byers.
A service was held May 4 in Ronald C.L. Smith Funeral Home, Duncannon, with pastor Michael J. Burns officiating. Interment was in Union Cemetery, Duncannon.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society at cancer.org.
RAYMOND E. WELDON
Raymond E. Weldon, 76, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home in Newport.
He was born July 19, 1945, in Wheatfield Twp. to Paul E. and Bessie Kreiser Weldon.
He was a Navy veteran and member of Newport VFW and American Legion.
Surviving are a son, Randle Weldon of Newport; two daughters, Penny Morrow of Landisburg and Petrina Smith of Blain; a sister, Joyce Hench of New Bloomfield; foster sister, Janet Maurer of Wila; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joel Ann Weldon; two sisters, Alice Jean Narehood and Clara Rebecca Barlup, and a grandson.
A service was held May 6 in David Myers Funeral Home, Newport, with pastor Michael Witmer officiating. Burial, with military honors by the Perry County Honor Guard, was in Bloomfield Cemetery.
JOHN C. MARTIN
John Clayton Martin, 89, of Mechanicsburg passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Thornwald Home, Carlisle.
He was born Wednesday, July 13, 1932, in Blain to John Calvin and Zora (Rice) Martin.
Surviving are his wife of 70 years, Patricia “Pat” Ann (Smith) Martin; a son, Gary Martin and wife, Karen, of Mechanicsburg; a daughter, Marianne Weldon and husband, Robert “RJ,” of Havertown; and two grandchildren, Grace Weldon and John Weldon.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Elwood Simonton, and a sister, Jane Dyson.
He graduated in 1950 from Blain Union High School and immediately went to work as a milk truck driver. He then worked at the Pennsylvania Railroad, various construction jobs and Quaker Oats before starting his own business, Martin Camper Sales on the Carlisle Pike which he operated for more than 50 years. He was an avid barefoot water skier, snow skier, jogger and rollerblader until he was 80 years old. He loved to go bow hunting and was fortunate enough to actually get some deer. He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Enola, a lifetime member of Mechanicsburg Sportsmen Club, belonged to both the Cumberland Star Lodge 197 and Perry-Juniata Shrine Club, was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a board director of Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA).
He had a fun-loving spirit and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
A service was held May 11 in Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory, Mechanicsburg with Patti Vogl officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Compassus Hospice, 2578 Interstate Drive, Suite 101, Harrisburg 17110.
KENNETH E. LOWER
Kenneth E. (Ken) Lower, 94, of Liverpool entered eternal rest on Friday, April 29, 2022, at The Manor at Penn Village in Selinsgrove.
He was born June 23, 1927, in Duncannon to the late Ernest and Helen (Willi) Lower.
He was a 1945 graduate of Liverpool High School; had been employed with Ott Packaging, Selinsgrove, and was co-owner of Lower’s Mobil Station, Liverpool; started Bible Baptist Church, Liverpool, in the late 1950s, where he was a life member; and enjoyed gardening and watching Phillies baseball and Eagles football games, but his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family. He also rescued and loved many dogs, and he shared a special love for his Doberman, Dobbie.
He was the widower of Ruth Elizabeth (Glace) Lower, who died March 15, 1995, and to whom he was married more than 48 years.
Surviving are three sons, Paul and his wife Deb, Timothy, and Jim Lower and his wife Kim, all of Liverpool; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Dale Allen Lower; a daughter, Helena Kay Lower; and three brothers, Donald Lower and Wayne Lower.
A service was held May 4 in his church with pastors James Mento and Robert Gray officiating. Interment was in Liverpool Cemetery.
George P. Garman Funeral Home, Liverpool, handled arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to his church, 1148 Route 104, Liverpool 17045.
KIRK A. HETRICK
Kirk Allen Hetrick, 57, of Newport made his peaceful journey from this world on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
He was born Oct. 3, 1964, to Mary Saylor Hetrick and the late Carl Hetrick.
He was a proud Army veteran and was employed by Hershey Creamery. He lived a wonderful life on his own terms, and was devoted to his loved ones.
Surviving are his significant other, Sally Troutman; her daughter, Maggie Kaufman (Trevor); and their beloved grandchildren, Stella, Sully; and Vera; his adored mother, Mary Hetrick of Newport; three sisters, Teresa Fosselman (Michael) of Florida, Mischelle Hoy (Bill) of Mechanicsburg and Carla Smith (Bryon) of New Bloomfield; a brother, Bill Hetrick of Newport; and nieces and nephews, Nanette Blake, Justina Letnauchyn, Jason Hoy, Heather Reed, Courtney Smith, Nicholas Hetrick and Samantha Hetrick.
A service was held May 5 in David M. Myers Funeral Home, Newport. Burial was in Newport Cemetery.
PAULINE K. HARR
Pauline K. Harr, 79, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at her home in Newport.
She was born Oct. 25, 1942, in Newport to William and Mae Seaman Campbell.
She was a member of Bucks Valley Ladies Aid and its quilting club, and enjoyed crocheting, reading and gardening.
Surviving are her husband, John M. Harr, four sons, G. Scott Mullen (Stacey) of New Bloomfield, Keith Mullen (Wendy) of Newport, Chris Mullen of Dover, Del., and Lee Mullen of Newport; a daughter, Tammy Lanham (Neal) of Palmyra; three stepchildren, Carmen Gunnatt (Phil) of Chambersburg, Rusty Harr (Kathleen) of Columbus, Ga., and Shane Harr of Houston, Texas; a brother, Bill Campbell of New Bloomfield; three sisters, Frieda O’Hara of Carlisle, Mary Hampton and Ruthann Reddy of Elliottsburg; 12 grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 15 stepgreat-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son; a stepdaughter; stepgrandson; a brother, Clyde Campbell; and two sisters Dorothy Burkepile and Edna Donnelly.
Services will be held at a later date.
David Myers Funeral Home, Newport, handled arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bucks Valley Ladies Aid, c/o Gloria Barrick, 528 Bucks Church Road, Newport 17074, or First Pine Grove Church of God, 2041 Newport Road, Newport.
JAMES A. WILEY
James A. Wiley, 77, of Harrisburg died Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, while vacationing in Ocean City, Md.
He was born in Harrisburg.
He graduated in 1961 from William Penn High School; was employed with Pennsylvania Army National Guard, 28th Infantry Division, Adjutant Company, retiring after 31 years of military service, then worked at Wiley’s Deli, Camp Hill, and was a weekend radio host for Tri-County Association for the Blind, now known as Vision Resources, and worked for Kint Corporation. He was secretary and registration coordinator with Susquehanna Township Baseball Association; volunteered at the WITF auction and, in the past, a lay representative on its board of directors; and also served on the Susquehanna Twp. Recreation Advisory Committee.
He was an avid hockey fan, having season tickets for the Hershey Bears for many years, and with his son, Craig, traveled to many NHL games. Pappy, as his grandchildren called him, especially enjoyed going to the farm, mowing, and having farm camps. He had quite a sense of humor, a hearty laugh, and enjoyed a good joke or prank.
Surviving are his loving, supportive wife, Judy, with whom he shared more than 52 years of happiness; son, Craig, and his wife, Gina; four grandchildren, Harry, Jimmy, Becca and Richard; and great-granddaughter, Lexi.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith G. Reynolds, and her husband, Roy S. Reynolds.
A service will be held Sunday, May 22, in Assembly of God Family Life Center, 27 W. Shortcut Road, Newport. Visitation is at 2 p.m.; service at 3. A reception will follow.
Garman Funeral Home, Liverpool, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to STBA, Attn: Karl Hoffman, 2325 Cypress Drive, Harrisburg 17110, Vision Resources, Attn: Danette Blank, 1130 S. 19th St., Harrisburg 17104, WITF, 4801 Lindle Road, Harrisburg 17111.
BETH KINGSBOROUGH
Beth Kingsborough, 37, of New Bloomfield earned her angel wings on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Among many things she was a fighter, with much of her life in a constant battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Courageous can’t describe the sheer bravery, persistence and pure fight she showed and brought daily. To know her was to love her. She left a lasting impression on all she came into contact with. She was smart as a whip, with an extensive vocabulary of appropriate and not-so-appropriate words. Even as a child, she was so original, unique and artistic. She was an excellent writer and often would share her thoughts and ideas on Facebook for all to see. She really was ahead of her time in so many ways.
She played many roles — daughter, sister, friend, but most notably, Aunt BB. She never glowed with happiness more than when she held Calvin for the first time. She willingly handed the reins of being the youngest down to him. Her sheer love for Calvin was evident and she was never as proud as when she was added to the “pickup” list at preschool. They used to spend afternoons watching funny cartoons or movies, all of which BB knew all the characters and story lines. She engaged him in a way that no one else did and for that her family will be forever grateful. She really did the best she could with what she had and that never went unnoticed.
She was a 2002 graduate of West Perry High School, then moved on to HACC, Temple University and Penn State to complete a finance degree.
Surviving are her mother, Peg Kingsborough of New Bloomfield; a sister, Anne (Justin) Johnson of Mechanicsburg; nephew, Calvin Samuel Johnson, named for her best friend, Sam Kingsborough, her father; aunt and uncle, Dot and Jay Smith of Elliottsburg; aunt and uncle, Susie and Wayne of Harrisburg; many cousins and great-cousins; and her fur-kids, Punky and Blackie.
Boyer Family Funeral Home, New Bloomfield, handled arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Pennsylvania Hospice, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg 17110.
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