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.

Norma J. Gerheim

Norma J. Gerheim

Nov 14, 2024

Norma J. Gerheim, 89, of New Cumberland was called home on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. She was a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was the heart and soul of our family. She was known for her smiles, her hugs and her chocolate chip cookies. Full of love and laughter, she touched the...

Lydia Lenora Parshall

Lydia Lenora Parshall

Nov 13, 2024

Lydia Lenora (Imler) Parshall, 85, of New Cumberland, PA passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born July 16, 1939 in Woodbury, PA daughter of the late John and Lenora (Smith) Imler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Calvin Parshall, Sr.

She was a member of Immanuel CMA Church, Mechanicsburg, PA. She...

Allen William Peffer

Allen William Peffer

Nov 13, 2024

Allen W. Peffer, 74, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away on November 13, 2024 at home. He was born December 19, 1949 in Lewisberry, PA to the late Albert Peffer and Florence (Shaub) Kilpatrick. He was a hard and dedicated worker, as the owner of AW Peffer Trucking for over 30 years. Yet, beyond his professional endeavors, Allen's true passion...

Marvin L. Schoffstall

Marvin L. Schoffstall

Nov 7, 2024

Marvin L. Schoffstall, 87, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on November 7, 2024. He was born in Williamstown, PA, on July 25, 1937, to the late Arthur and Ethel (Row) Schoffstall. Marvin was a dedicated Navy veteran, achieving the rank of SK2 during his service. He enjoyed camping, traveling, watching PSU Football, and tending to his garden, but nothing brought him...

Bonnie Yvonne Shreiner

Bonnie Yvonne Shreiner

Nov 5, 2024

Bonnie Yvonne Shreiner, 86, of New Cumberland died Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Camp Hill Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a 1956 graduate of Green Park Union High School, currently West Perry High School. She began her career at Dauphin Deposit Bank and retired as a Bank Manager from Harris Savings and Loan.

She was a member of Fishing Creek...

Lisa Marie Frick

Lisa Marie Frick

Nov 3, 2024

Lisa Marie Frick, 59, of Lewisberry died Sunday, November 3, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Lisa’s life was built upon strong, meaningful relationships, many of which began during childhood. She continued to develop deep friendships through every phase of her life. Many of these friends enjoyed her companionship for decades, and many supported her to the end.

Lisa’s ever-expanding base of relationships...

Harry M. Books, Jr.

Harry M. Books, Jr.

Nov 3, 2024

Harry M. Books, Jr., 93, of Etters passed away on November 3, 2024, in York, PA. He was born on July 17, 1931, in Harrisburg, PA to the late Harry M. Books, Sr. and Thelma (Mace) Books. Harry was a 1949 graduate of the former New Cumberland High School and proudly served during the Korean War in the Army Signal...

Charles Martin Yocum, III

Charles Martin Yocum, III

Nov 1, 2024

Charles “Chuck or Marty” M. Yocum, III, 60, of New Cumberland, passed away on November 1, 2024 at Harrisburg Hospital. He was born on January 24, 1964, in Harrisburg, PA to the late Charles Martin Yocum, Jr. and Eleanor (Ramage) Yocum. Chuck graduated from Cedar Cliff High School in 1982 and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education at West...

Dora J. Taylor

Dora J. Taylor

Oct 31, 2024

Dora J. Taylor, 87, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. died Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Oak Hill Center for Rehabilitation, Middletown. 

She was a retired Medical Office Administrator from Family Physicians in New Cumberland. 

She was born May 19, 1937. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. Taylor; mother, Agnes (Hall) Kohler; and stepfather, Ralp Kohler.

She is survived by...

David R. Bradley

David R. Bradley

Oct 31, 2024

 

David R. Bradley, 67, of New Cumberland, beloved husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to so many, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

Dave was born in Danville on September 11, 1957, a son of the late Albert Jr. and Margaret Mary (Landy) Bradley.

He graduated from Our Lady of...

Nevin A. Deppen, Jr.

Nevin A. Deppen, Jr.

Oct 31, 2024

Nevin A. Deppen Jr., 83, of Camp Hill passed away on October 31, 2024. Born on June 17, 1941 in Danville to the late Nevin Alexander Deppen, Sr. and Mary Irene (Diebert) Deppen-Hostler. He was a beloved member of the community and a dedicated father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A mechanical engineer for 37 years with Tyco Electronics and 16 years...

Guy Louis Isola, Jr.

Guy Louis Isola, Jr.

Oct 31, 2024

Guy Louis Isola Jr., 72, of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 31, 2024 in Chambersburg, PA. Guy was born on April 26, 1952 in Mount Pleasant, PA to the late Robert Isola and Monica (Fornal) Isola. He served in the US Army and worked at Robertshaw for many years. 

Guy is survived by his siblings, Kathy Dzurica, Sandy Henderson,...

Matthew Hunter Carbaugh

Matthew Hunter Carbaugh

Oct 30, 2024

Matthew Hunter Carbaugh, 41, of Baltimore, MD, formerly of Mechanicsburg died Thursday, October 30, 2024.

He was born March 10, 1983 in Harrisburg the son of Diane Ruth Markley (nee Lenington) and her husband Christopher Markley of Southport, NC and the late Forrest Lee Carbaugh.

Matt was a creative spirit, inquisitive and philosophical at his core. His whimsical nature kept him young...

Paul William Kuhn

Paul William Kuhn

Oct 28, 2024

Paul William Kuhn, 40, of Marysville died Monday, October 28, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

A graduate of Susquenita High School, he was a store Manager for Giant Foods, Camp Hill. A passionate beekeeper, he also enjoyed fishing, Philadelphia sports including the Phillies and Eagles, and going to the beach, especially Ocean City, MD and Beaufort, NC. Paul loved...

Margaret Anne Kelly

Margaret Anne Kelly

Oct 27, 2024

Margaret Anne Kelly, 91 of New Cumberland, passed away on October 27, 2024. She was born on July 5, 1933, in Harrisburg, PA to the late Bernard and Margaret (Wieger) Euker. She was a former secretary for Gannett-Flemming, and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Margaret actively participated in the church bake sales, choir, and folk group, and served...

LtCol R. Marc Parsons, USMC (Ret)

LtCol R. Marc Parsons, USMC (Ret)

Oct 26, 2024

R. Marc Parsons, 64, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at his residence, surrounded by family, on Saturday, October 26, 2024. He was the son of the late Richard D. and Elizabeth A. (Painter) Parsons, born on November 28, 1959, in Harrisburg.

Marc was a 1977 graduate of Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School and would go on to further his education and serve...

Rocco "Rocky" A. Ortenzio

Rocco "Rocky" A. Ortenzio

Oct 26, 2024

Rocco “Rocky” A. Ortenzio, a pioneer in physical therapy, local philanthropist and loving husband and family man, passed away on Oct. 26, surrounded by family. He was 91. 

Born in Steelton, PA to Filomena and Roscoe Ortenzio, he was the last of six children. After graduating from Harrisburg Catholic High School (now Bishop McDevitt), where he excelled in the sports of...

Betty Jane Myers

Betty Jane Myers

Oct 25, 2024

Betty Jane Myers, 101, of Lewisberry, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Transitions Skilled Nursing, Duncannon. One of eleven children, she was the last living child of the late John and Lillian (Monroe) Ehman, born on April 30, 1923, in New Cumberland.

A graduate of the former New Cumberland High School, Betty had an eye for detail and took...

Diana Lee Lilley

Diana Lee Lilley

Oct 25, 2024

Diana Lee Lilley, 71, of Highspire, died Friday, October 25, 2024 at Oak Hill Village Center for Rehabilitation, Middletown.

She was a playful, caring, giving, and loving person. She loved her family unconditionally and with all her heart. She enjoyed serving and catering to others needs, giving blankets to the homeless, and was always willing to share her time and listen...

MSgt (R) Garland Strickland

MSgt (R) Garland Strickland

Oct 24, 2024

MSgt (R) Garland Strickland, 89, of New Cumberland died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg.

Garland retired in 1974 from the United States Air Force after serving 20 years. After retirement, he owned a hog farm in California where he helped FFA and 4-H children by providing piglets for them to raise. Along with his wife Barbara,...

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