Samuel R. Theal Obituary
The memory of Samuel R. Theal of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, who passed away on July 22, 2025 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Samuel leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel I. Theal and Kathryn Theal (Kann); and his son Stephen "Chip" Theal. He is survived by: his wife Doris "Cookie" Theal (Walters); his daughter Becky Rahn (Christopher); and his grandchildren, Noah of Mechanicsburg and McKenna Rahn of Mechanicsburg.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 30th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Malpezzi Funeral Home (8 Market Plaza Way, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055). A masonic service will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 at 10:45 AM at the same location.
As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Samuel Theal may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Central PA Chapter, 101 Erford Road, Suite 201, Camp Hill, PA 17011 or to Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way, Suite 270, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
