Tammy Lynn McKarchey Dorward, a 59-year-old woman from Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, tragically passed away on December 12, 2018, at her home. Born on October 28, 1959, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, Tammy was the daughter of the late Charles R. “Buzz” and Jean E. McKarchey. She was the fiancée of David J. Britcher, who also passed away on the same day.
The incident was determined to be a murder-suicide. State police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at Tammy's home on Laurel Rock Lane in Fermanagh Township, Juniata County. Upon arrival, they found Tammy Dorward dead from a gunshot wound. David Britcher, who was present at the scene, had sustained a gunshot wound believed to be self-inflicted and was later pronounced dead at Geisinger Lewiston Hospital. The exact cause of the disturbance or the shooting was not disclosed by the police.
The Juniata County coroner's office assisted with the investigation, but no arrests or suspects were identified as the incident was concluded to be a murder-suicide. There were no further litigations or law cases related to Tammy Dorward's death.
Tammy Dorward was remembered fondly by her family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and fiancée, and she was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Brookline Manor in Mifflintown. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and had a passion for gardening and traveling.
Tammy's funeral service was held on December 17, 2018, at Brown Funeral Homes Inc. in Mifflintown, with interment following at New Church Hill Cemetery in Port Royal. Memorial contributions were suggested to be made to R.O.F.F., an organization in Burnham, Pennsylvania.
Tammy Dorward's death was a tragic event that deeply affected her family and community. Her memory lives on through her loved ones and the impact she had on those around her.
