Patricia Sue Yocum
Jan 15, 2025
Patricia Sue Yocum, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on October 25, 1929, in York, Pennsylvania to the late Paul E.V. and Josephine (Mathias) Shannon. Patricia was a devoted homemaker, whose warmth and nurturing nature created a welcoming home for her family. Throughout her life, Patricia...
LeRoy Forrest Zebley
Jan 14, 2025
LeRoy Forrest Zebley, 83, formerly of Etters, PA, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina. Born on June 2, 1941, in Upland, Pennsylvania, to the late Elmer F. and Mary Elizabeth (Patterson) Zebley. LeRoy proudly served in the United States Air Force from June 14, 1960, until March 12, 1965, when he achieved the rank of...
Debbie Erica Elliott
Jan 12, 2025
Debbie Erica Elliott, 54, of New Cumberland died Sunday, Jan. 12, following a brief illness at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.
Debbie and her twin brother, Daniel, were born Dec. 28, 1970, in Erie. The family lived at various times in Erie, Lebanon, and Rome, Georgia. Her fondest years were during her childhood in the small community of North East, near Erie. She...
Kent L. Chestnut
Jan 9, 2025
Kent L. Chestnut, 88, of Harrisburg died January 9, 2025 at Camp Hill Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A graduate of Penn State University where he studied business and played on the Lacrosse team with Rosie Greer. He worked in various industries throughout his life: finance, sales, and finally for 25 years as much-loved limo driver for AEGIS Insurance and many...
Dorothy Minium
Jan 7, 2025
Dorothy Minium, 98, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of Lewistown and New Cumberland, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Country Meadows Retirement Community in Mechanicsburg.
She was a founding member of Grace Community Church of Mechanicsburg and a former member of Winfield Baptist Church in Winfield. Dot was a retired teacher at SUN Area Technical School in New Berlin, where she...
Karen Marie Fagelman
Jan 7, 2025
Karen Marie Fagelman passed away on the morning of January 7, 2025, at the Hershey Medical Center, from the deteriorating effects of diabetes and over a decade of end stage renal disease treated with hemodialysis. She was born on June 11, 1952, in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. She was the daughter of Mr. J.J. Janovich, who passed away in 2008,...
Mylesetta R. Hoffman
Jan 7, 2025
Mylesetta Webber-Hoffman, age 93, known to all as "Sis" passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 , at Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg, PA. Sis was born in Myerstown, PA. Sis was the daughter of Myles Gross and Mary (Snyder) Gross. She was married to George Webber and later to Jerry Hoffman, both of whom pre-deceased her. Her brother, Paul Gross also...
Rhonda L. Funk
Jan 6, 2025
Rhonda L. Funk, 65, of Carlisle, formerly of New Cumberland died Monday, January 6, 2025 at The Gardens at West Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Camp Hill.
A 1978 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, she worked as a Computer Programmer for EDS and Giant Corporation. She was a member of the Catholic Church and attended the former St. James...
Grace Margaret Swift
Jan 4, 2025
Grace Margaret Swift passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at the remarkable age of 100. Born on October 25, 1924, in Woodbury, Connecticut, Grace lived her life unapologetically, with a sharp wit and steadfast determination. Known for her fierce independence, she spoke her mind freely and stood firm in her beliefs.
Grace found peace in life’s simpler pleasures—gardening, flowers, music,...
Joan L. Rudy
Jan 3, 2025
Joan L. Rudy, 86, of Etters died Friday, January 3, 2025 in the home of her caregiver and loving sister.
She was a retired Nurse’s Aid from Holy Spirit Hospital. Over the years, Joan was a foster mother to over thirty-two children. She was a member of Moore’s Mountain Church, Mechanicsburg and most recently, participated in worship with Calvary Fellowship led...
Wayne Edward Bohn
Jan 2, 2025
Wayne Edward Bohn, 88, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on January 2, 2025, at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg, PA. Born February 29, 1936, in Bellefonte, he was the son of the late Daniel C. Bohn and Zelda L. (Martin) Bohn Magee.
Wayne was a 1954 graduate of Chief Logan High School, where he was a top athlete, excelling in both football and...
Virginia Lee Emery
Jan 2, 2025
Virginia Lee Emery, a beloved sister, aunt, and cherished member of her community, passed away on January 2, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on November 7, 1941, in Harrisburg, PA, to the late James and Myrtle (Phillips) Weller. She was a proud graduate of West Shore High School, Class of 1959, and dedicated 59 wonderful years of marriage...
Gary L. Rothrock
Dec 28, 2024
Gary L. Rothrock, 69, of New Cumberland, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, December 28, 2024, at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. He was the son of Jacqueline D. (Harder) Rothrock and the late Robert C. Rothrock, Sr.
Growing up in Central PA, Gary relocated to New Jersey as a young man and began working as a boilermaker. He...
Patricia Ann Sackman
Dec 26, 2024
Patricia Ann Sackman, 75, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of New Cumberland, passed away peacefully at her residence, with her husband by her side, on Thursday, December 26, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Robert McFadden and Gloria (Foesel) Katusha, born on May 25, 1949, in Harrisburg.
Patty was a member of the first graduating class at Red Land High...
Stephen George Kostelec
Dec 25, 2024
Stephen George Kostelec, 66, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, while at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. He was the son of the late James and Janet (Shoop) Kostelec, born on March 10, 1958, in Oberlin.
A 1976 graduate of Central Dauphin East High School, he would go on to obtain his bachelor's degree from the...
David John Marusa
Dec 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we celebrate the life of David John Marusa, a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us peacefully on December 22, 2024 at the age of 46. Born on January 20, 1978, in Bridgeport, CT to Michael and Katherine (Salisbury) Marusa, Dave was known for his love of live music, endless generosity...
Robert R. Balliet, Sr.
Dec 22, 2024
Robert R. Balliet, Sr., 96, formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was the son of the late John and Joyce (Schantz) Balliet, born on January 22, 1928, in Allentown.
Known as “Bob” or “Butch” to friends and family, he was a 1947 graduate of South Whitehall High School, Lehigh...
David Wayne Lingenfelter
Dec 20, 2024
David Wayne Lingenfelter, 80, of Etters, died Friday, December 20, 2024 at Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Harrisburg.
A 1962 graduate of Central High School in Martinsburg, he received his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and later did his graduate work at Shippensburg University. David began his teaching career at Shippensburg High School and later taught math at Allen Middle...
Dr. Samuel R. Mowery
Dec 20, 2024
Dr. Samuel R. Mowery, 92, passed from this life to his heavenly home on December 20, 2024 at his home in Camp Hill. He joins the love of his life, Donna (Adams) Mowery, whom he was married to for 68 years. Sam was a caring and compassionate person to all he met.
Born September 29, 1932, he was the son of...
Patricia A. "Pat" Ross
Dec 15, 2024
Patricia “Pat” A. Ross, 92, of Bethany Towers, Mechanicsburg, formerly of New Cumberland died Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.
She graduated from the former New Cumberland High School in 1948 at the age of sixteen. She would have graduated in 1950 but was advanced due to her academic achievement. When she started high school...