Obituaries

Central PA Obituaries

This is a collection of obituaries for New Cumberland, Camp Hill, Lemoyne, Mechanicsburg, Etters, York Haven, Harrisburg, Wormleysburg, Lewisberry, Enola and Central PA area.

Patricia A. "Pat" Ross

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...

Christian E. "Sonny" Bert, Jr.

Christian E. "Sonny" Bert, Jr.

Dec 11, 2024

Christian E. Bert, Jr., 21, of Middletown, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Derry Township. Better known as "Sonny," he was born on November 15, 2003, in Mt. Joy.

Sonny had a bright future and brought comfort to all those around him. A 2022 graduate of Elizabethtown Area High...

Donald E. Waltermyer

Donald E. Waltermyer

Dec 10, 2024

Donald E. Waltermyer, 77, of Etters, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was the son of the late Claud W. and Grace L. (Miller) Waltermyer, born on April 24, 1947, in York. 

Don was a graduate of William Penn Senior High School, York, and would go on to serve his country for more than a decade in the U.S....

Carl Edward Snyder, Sr.

Carl Edward Snyder, Sr.

Dec 9, 2024

Carl Edward “Moonie” Snyder Sr., 77, of New Cumberland, passed away on December 9, 2024 at Homeland Center. He was born in Bellefonte, PA on June 15, 1947 to the late Ralph and Mary (Yothers) Snyder. 

A proud high school graduate, Carl dedicated his career to the financial industry as a self-employed professional, known for his integrity and commitment to helping...

Bonnie E. Shenk

Bonnie E. Shenk

Dec 6, 2024

Bonnie E. Shenk, 80, of Harrisburg, PA died suddenly from an acute vascular event while visiting New Orleans, LA. Her passing was sudden and unexpected and her family and friends are grieving her loss. She was born March 23, 1944, in Harrisburg to the late Kenneth E. and Blanche G. (Sanders) Kline. She graduated from Cumberland Valley High School and...

Clifford W. "Cliff" Seidle

Clifford W. "Cliff" Seidle

Dec 6, 2024

Clifford W. "Cliff" Seidle, 78, our beloved father, father-in-law, son, and brother, passed away on December 6, 2024. He was born in June of 1946 to the late George and Hazel (Peugh) Seidle.

A graduate of Camp Hill High School (Class of 1963), he would go on to become an accomplished pianist and organist, following his lifelong passion for music. He...

Shaun Dennis McNulty

Shaun Dennis McNulty

Dec 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of Shaun Dennis McNulty May 27, 1946 - December 5, 2024. Shaun Dennis McNulty, a proud Vietnam veteran and gentle soul beloved by all who knew him, passed away surrounded by his family. Born on May 27, 1946, in Harrisburg, PA, Shaun grew up in a close-knit family and graduated from Mechanicsburg High School in 1964.

Following his...

Robert Edward Little

Robert Edward Little

Dec 4, 2024

Robert Edward Little, 58, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 4, 2024, in Camp Hill, PA. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on September 25, 1966 to Dr. George Robert Little and the late Collette (Manning) Little. Bob was a 1984 graduate of Cedar Cliff High school, obtained his Bachelor of...

James S. Blocher

James S. Blocher

Dec 3, 2024

James S. Blocher, 77, of Dillsburg died Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.

A 1965 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, he was the retired Owner/Operator of Blocher’s Mobil Station on Trindle Road in Camp Hill. He enjoyed bowling and golf.

He was born January 6, 1947 in Mechanicsburg to the late Joseph and Kathryn (Becker)...

Helen Elsie Vandervoort

Helen Elsie Vandervoort

Dec 3, 2024

Helen Elsie Vandervoort, 83, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on the morning of Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Born on August 1, 1941, in Camden, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen (Carr) Cline.

Growing up in Sicklerville, NJ, she would graduate from Overbrooke Regional High School in 1958...

Sarahanne Lillian Swope

Sarahanne Lillian Swope

Nov 29, 2024

Sarahanne Lillian Swope, 30, of York Haven died Friday, November 29, 2024 at her home after her long battle with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.

She was a graduate of Northeastern High School and YTI Business School. One of her favorite hobbies growing up was Competitive Cheerleading. She worked for several years as a server for Dockside Willies, Bar and Grille, Lemoyne. She...

Laura Licata

Laura Licata

Nov 29, 2024

Laura Licata, 92, of Enola died Friday, November 29th at Transitions at Allen Cove, Duncannon.

She was born Sepbember 7, 1932 in Borgetto, Sicily to the late Antonio and Magdalena (Castelli) LaPuma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pietro Silvio Licata and nine siblings.

She is survived by her sons, Paul Licata, M.D. (Christine) of Enola and Anthony Licata, M.D....

Kathleen Mary Pelles

Kathleen Mary Pelles

Nov 29, 2024

Kathleen Mary Pelles, 76, of Camp Hill, formerly of New York City died Friday, November 29, 2024 at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital.

A graduate of Slippery Rock University, she was a retired Senior Editor from Pfizer. Kathleen was an avid reader and loved her cat Zoey.

She was born June 12, 1948 in Pittsburgh to the late Joseph David and Rosemary...

Ronald J. Simanovich

Ronald J. Simanovich

Nov 26, 2024

Ronald J. Simanovich, 82, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away at his residence on the evening of Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Ron was born at home on June 12, 1942, in Beaverdale. He was the son of the late Stanley and Helen (Fetsko) Simanovich.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Vashni A. DePaz; two...

George Francis Bradley

George Francis Bradley

Nov 21, 2024

George Francis Bradley, age 83, of Camp Hill, passed away on November 21, 2024. He was born in Shenandoah, PA on June 21, 1941 to the late George and Margaret (Sullivan) Bradley. He grew up in Lemoyne, making lifelong friends along the way. George is a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High, Class of 1959. Upon graduation, George joined the United...

Leo Eugene "Gene" McCreary

Leo Eugene "Gene" McCreary

Nov 21, 2024

Leo Eugene “Gene” McCreary, 92, of New Cumberland died Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Carolyn’s House, the residence of Hospice of Central PA.

An Army Veteran of the Korean War era, Gene was a retired Computer Analyst from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health. He was an active member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Cumberland where he served...

Kay L. Pickel

Kay L. Pickel

Nov 18, 2024

Kay L. Pickel, 77, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, November 18, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Clair I. and June (Lovell) Fluke, born on February 16, 1947, in Altoona.

Adopted at an early age by her grandparents, Catherine and Ernest Lovell, she would grow up...

Phyllis J. Mariskovic

Phyllis J. Mariskovic

Nov 16, 2024

Phyllis J. Mariskovic, 94, of Mechanicsburg, passed away with her daughter holding her hand, on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Messiah Lifeways, Upper Allen Township. Born on March 19, 1930, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Earl Nevin and Sarah Elizabeth (Root) Miller.

A graduate of William Penn High School (’48), she would go on to begin coursework...

Ruth Elizabeth Rhodes

Ruth Elizabeth Rhodes

Nov 15, 2024

Ruth Elizabeth Rhodes, 100, formerly of Camp Hill, PA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, November 15, 2024, in her cottage at Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg. She was the daughter of the late Helgar "Harry" and Anna (Watson) Palmer, born on April 13, 1924, in McKeesport.

Born and raised in Western PA, she graduated from McKeesport Area...

Doris J. Myers

Doris J. Myers

Nov 15, 2024

Doris J. Myers, 93, of Camp Hill, departed this world on Friday, November 15, 2024. Born in Harrisburg on March 16, 1931, to the late Ross and Lottie Arnold, she was the ninth child and last survivor of her family of ten.

She was the widow of George R. Myers Sr., to whom she was married for over 51 years when...

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