Mary Jane (Zimmerman) Erby

Mary Jane Erby, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Russell G. Erby; her precious granddaughter, Angela M. Orndorff; and two brothers and two sisters.

Mary Jane's survivors include her daughter, Andrea L. Fought and her companion, Donald Koser, of Mechanicsburg; her son, Russell G. Erby and his wife, Sharon, of Spring Run; her two grandchildren: Russell E. Erby and Emily L. Erby of Carlisle; her great-grandson, Seth J. Orndorff of Pittsburgh; her brother, Thomas Zimmerman and his wife, Dorie, of Palmyra; her grandson-in-law, Gary J. Orndorff of York; her loving friend, Nanaette Bordner; and several nieces and nephews.

Mary Jane wa a longtime member of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg and she retired as a teacher from the Mechanicsburg Area School District in 1989.

All are welcome to join Mary Jane's family at her funeral service on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 117 West Keller Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, with Reverend Marleen Elaine Griffith-Stull officiating. Interment will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Rd, Annville, PA 17003, at the family's convenience.

Contributions in celebration of Mary Jane's life can be made to St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 117 West Keller Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, www.stmarkmburg.com; or Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 311, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, www.helenkrause.org.

Mary Jane's family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral and Cremation in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, light a candle and sign her official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.