Michael McCaffery, 67, of Lebanon, passed peacefully on Aug. 12, 2025, at home. He lived life with a generous heart and a contagious passion, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
He met the love of his life, Mandy, while working at the Hershey Medical Center. Theirs is the love fairytales are based on, fueled by rides on high-octane Harley Davidson bikes, moviecations, and countless sticky (love) notes. Together, they traveled the lower 48, flew across the pond to the UK, and cuddled with their teacup Yorkshire Terrier Pixie.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Mandy; parents, Clair and Carlene Markey; and his children and their families, Sabrinah, and her husband, Eric Chappell, with children, Alora and August, Deavon, and his wife, Tiffany Wang, and Chelsea, and her husband, Anthony Williams, with children Nash, Indy, Benjamin, and daughter due to arrive in September.
He had a storied career working for over four decades for Penn State Health at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
First, as a prototype machinist, he designed unique equipment, medical devices, and sophisticated surgical tools, contributing to the design of the artificial heart and the invention of a unique scalpel used in pathology.
Later, as a telecommunications engineer, he was instrumental in improving E911 services for large facilities.
His hobbies included sailing, flying RC and SIMs, motorcycling, and any excuse to spend time in his Kubota tractor with his beloved Pixie by his side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 125 S. Spruce St., Annville. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon. A viewing will be held Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Kreamer Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 618 E. Main St., Annville, with the Rosary recited at 7:45 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church at the above-listed address in his memory.
“For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” (2 Corinthians 5:1)
