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.

Tara M. Hocker

Tara M. Hocker

Oct 19, 2024

 

Tara M. Hocker, 46, of Camp Hill died Saturday, October 19, 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

Tara was an avid reader with one of her favorite series being Harry Potter and enjoyed reading any place she could. Her love for her community did not fall short as a result as she was a former member of the Lady’s Auxiliary at American...

Harry L. Bowers

Harry L. Bowers

Oct 17, 2024

Harry L. Bowers, 84, of Etters, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Harry and Ruth (Hoopes) Bowers, born on New Year’s Eve, 1939, in Harrisburg.

He spent his early years in Harrisburg where he attended John Harris High School before moving to New Cumberland his senior year....

Rosemary Rita Lashendock

Rosemary Rita Lashendock

Oct 17, 2024

Rosemary Rita (Novasecku, Wagner) Lashendock began her first of 86 journeys around the sun on January 24, 1938. She was the younger of two girls born to Katherine Pilsits and John Novasecku of Steelton, Pa. Raised amongst a large extended family—the love of family defined her life. As a loving daughter and sister, a privileged few called her Butch, the...

David Joseph Gaiski

David Joseph Gaiski

Oct 17, 2024

David Joseph Gaiski, 69 of Harrisburg died Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.

A 1972 graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, he was a retired Diesel Mechanic having worked for several trucking companies in the area. He was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying his own plane from Capital City Airport. Dave was a dog...

Margaret E. "Peg" Warmkessel

Margaret E. "Peg" Warmkessel

Oct 16, 2024

Margaret E. (Peg) Warmkessel, 95, of Homeland Center, Harrisburg, formerly of New Cumberland and Shiremanstown, died Wednesday, October 16th at Homeland Center. 

She was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Cumberland and worked for many years in the savings department at Harris Savings and Loan Association before retiring in 1991. Previously she had worked as a stenographer...

Sandra Jean Fabian

Sandra Jean Fabian

Oct 12, 2024

Sandra Jean Fabian, 76, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Mechanicsburg on August 14, 1948 to the late Arthur E. and E. Maxine (Bell) Grove. 

After graduating from Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School in 1966, she went on to work as a secretary for multiple employers, including...

William Charles Dethlefs, Jr.

William Charles Dethlefs, Jr.

Oct 12, 2024

William “Bill” Dethlefs, 82, of Exton, Pennsylvania, passed away in his home on October 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter.

 Born on February 20, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bill was the second oldest child of William Charles Dethlefs, Sr., and Mary Regina Bradley. He grew up in Dormont alongside his three siblings – Mary Isabel, James, and...

Kevin Michael Kummerlen

Kevin Michael Kummerlen

Oct 12, 2024

Kevin Michael Kummerlen, a beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on October 12, 2024, as a result of a tragic accident. Born on May 22, 1978, in Harrisburg, PA, Kevin grew up in Newberry Township and most recently lived in Lewisberry and Dauphin, PA, where he leaves behind cherished memories in the hearts of his family and...

Gabriel Khawnghawng Lasap

Gabriel Khawnghawng Lasap

Oct 10, 2024

Gabriel Khawnghawng Lasap, 58, of Harrisburg passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He was born on October 12, 1965 in Myanmar to the Late Stephen Hkawng and Sophia Yang.

Gabriel is survived by his wife, Mary Jahkawn; four children, Charles Khawng , Teresa Lasap, Maryjoseph Lasap, and Ester Lasap; and siblings, Donald Lum, Jerome...

Barry D. Coder

Barry D. Coder

Oct 10, 2024

Barry D. Coder, 80, of Lewisberry, PA passed away on October 10, 2024. He was born on January 17, 1944 in Harrisburg to the late Daniel Lane Coder, Jr. and Doris Belle (Nace) Bowers. He graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Navy before starting his career as a tool and...

Joseph Marsilio

Joseph Marsilio

Oct 10, 2024

Joseph ‘Joe’ Marsilio, 82, of New Cumberland, a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather passed peacefully on October 10, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family. Born on July 1, 1942 in Hazleton, PA to the late Louis and Lillian (Urillo) Marsilio.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann (Dill) Marsilio. Four children: Richard ‘Rick’ Marsilio and wife Deborah,...

Ruth Ellen Bailey

Ruth Ellen Bailey

Oct 9, 2024

Ruth Ellen Bailey, 67, of New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Eleanor Link and William Shulman, born on July 7, 1957, in Toms River, NJ.

Ruth grew up in New Jersey before moving with her family to New Cumberland, PA, in the mid-1990s. She would gain employment...

William Hammond Pritchard, Jr.

William Hammond Pritchard, Jr.

Oct 7, 2024

William Hammond Pritchard Jr., 76, of Mechanicsburg went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2024 with his wife by his side. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1948 to the late William and Eleanora Bierbower Pritchard. Bill was a proud Coast Guard Veteran and continued his service to his country working for the Department of...

Michele (Schmidt) Crowley

Michele (Schmidt) Crowley

Oct 4, 2024

Michele (Schmidt) Crowley, 76, of Lemoyne, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. She was born on July 15, 1948, in Pottsville, PA. She was the daughter of the late Rosemary (Lynch) Schmidt and Albert S. Schmidt, Jr.

Michele was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg, and would go on to earn a...

Bruce A. Rohrbach, Sr.

Bruce A. Rohrbach, Sr.

Oct 4, 2024

Bruce A. Rohrbach Sr., 93 of Lower Allen Twp., Camp Hill, on October 4, 2024 went to spend eternity with Jesus, not because he wished it to be, but because of God's promise in the Bible. Of all his loves, he loved the Lord Jesus Christ the most. He was born on December 23,1930 in Harrisburg, PA to the late...

William M. "Billy" Burke

William M. "Billy" Burke

Oct 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Marne Burke, 67, of Camp Hill, PA, on Wednesday October 3rd, 2024, after a brief illness. Billy (as he was known to his family) was born on February 13, 1957, to Nancy Jane (Whitney) Burke and the late Francis Xavier Burke Jr. Billy was always someone you could...

Diane Lance

Diane Lance

Oct 1, 2024

Diane Lance, 64, of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, with her family by her side. She was the daughter of George F. and Janice A. (Brehm) Lance, born on November 27, 1959, in Reading.

Diane was a 1979 graduate of Red Land High School, and continued her education at Pennsylvania College of Technology, formerly, Williamsport Technical School,...

Jean Luise Denz

Jean Luise Denz

Oct 1, 2024

Jeanne Luise Denz, 87, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. went to Heaven Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

She earned her RN from Mercy Hospital, Wilkes Barre, PA. An avid doll collector, she enjoyed bowling, bus trips with friends, European travel, cruising, shopping, sewing, and mostly, spending time with grandchildren.

She was born August 8, 1937 in Hazleton to the...

Ellen Staudt

Ellen Staudt

Sep 30, 2024

Ellen Staudt, 100, of Paxtang, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2024. She was born in Harrisburg on November 10, 1923 to the late Samuel R. and Matilda E. Hull. Her fondest childhood memories were of time spent in the kitchen with her grandmother, who inspired her love of cooking and baking. After high school, she married Donald...

Isabel G. Lewis

Isabel G. Lewis

Sep 28, 2024

Isabel Gladys Lewis, “Isy”, 93, a resident of Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg, PA passed away Saturday, 28 September 2024. Isy was born in Karthaus, Clearfield County, PA, the youngest child of Clair E. and Virginia K. Reiter (Lucas). Preceding her in death was her eldest brother Edward N. Reiter, Theodore C. Reiter, and sister June E. Teats. 

 

 As a teenager, she spent...

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