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.

Cathy Jean Wolfe

Cathy Jean Wolfe

Sep 12, 2024

Cathy Jean Wolfe, 71, of York Haven passed away on September 12, 2024 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was born on March 10, 1953, in Mechanicsburg, PA, to the late Lewis and Doris (Gross) Fogle. Cathy's radiant spirit touched the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her passion for creativity shone through in her talents for painting,...

Ronald M. Winter

Ronald M. Winter

Sep 11, 2024

Ronald M. Winter, of New Cumberland, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Having just celebrated his 88th birthday the day prior, he was born on September 10, 1936, in Lemoyne to the late Gilbert and Edith (Miller) Winter.

A graduate of the former New Cumberland High School (Class of 1954), Ron would serve in the U.S....

Terry L. Gastrock

Terry L. Gastrock

Sep 5, 2024

Terry L. Gastrock, 87, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg. Terry was born on April 16, 1937, the son of the late Benjamin and Dorothy (Ream) Gastrock. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Gail (Mummert) Gastrock (dcd. 2023).

He was a 1955 graduate of William Penn High School, Harrisburg, and...

Mary Louise Belicic

Mary Louise Belicic

Sep 5, 2024

Mary Louise Belicic, 87, of Lewisberry, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Derstine) Devine, born on February 6, 1937, in Harrisburg.

Mary spent most of her youth in Harrisburg, where she attended John Harris High School. No stranger to hard work, she would support her family...

Dr. Barry Brooks Moore

Dr. Barry Brooks Moore

Sep 4, 2024

Dr. Barry Brooks Moore, 82, of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Barry was surrounded by three generations of his loving family in his final days.

An eminent and respected neurosurgeon in Central Pennsylvania, Dr. Moore's career spanned five decades, leaving an enduring legacy in the greater Harrisburg medical community. He founded Neurological...

Martha North Mueller

Martha North Mueller

Sep 2, 2024

Martha North Mueller, 87, of New Cumberland was united with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Homeland Center, Harrisburg. 

She was a retired Executive Secretary from Rite Aid Headquarters in Camp Hill. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was active in choir, quilting, and bell choir.

She was her families biggest cheerleader,...

Elaine Marie Fleegal

Elaine Marie Fleegal

Sep 1, 2024

Elaine Marie Fleegal, 80 of Camp Hill died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at her home.

Elaine earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology Audiology at Emerson College, Boston MA in 1966 and her Masters of Education Speech Pathology at Penn State University in 1967.

Elaine was a Speech Therapist certified by PA Department of Education for 30 years. She worked at many...

David Eugene Gaffney

David Eugene Gaffney

Aug 31, 2024

David Eugene Gaffney, 73, of Etters, Pennsylvania passed away on August 31, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 21, 1951, in Pensacola, FL, to the late David and Inez Irene (Ard) Gaffney.

David was a proud US Army veteran who served his country during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970 in the 4th Infantry...

Leon D. "Terry" Taterus

Leon D. "Terry" Taterus

Aug 30, 2024

Leon D. (Terry) Taterus, 86 of New Cumberland, passed away on August, 30, 2024 at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, PA. 

He was born in Shamokin, PA on November 5, 1937, the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Taterus. He graduated from Coal Twp. High School in 1955. He immediately enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving four...

John E. Scheaffer, Jr.

John E. Scheaffer, Jr.

Aug 27, 2024

Beloved father, grandfather and avid sports fan deemed “The Mayor of New Cumberland,” John E. Scheaffer, Jr. 76, of Camp Hill died Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at his daughter’s home in New Cumberland. 

He attended Lock Haven University, was a self-employed contractor, and Chief of Building Services for the State of Pennsylvania at the State Capital. He was a member of...

Louisa D. Fisher

Louisa D. Fisher

Aug 27, 2024

Louisa D. Fisher, 91, formerly of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on August 27, 2024 in Bluffton, SC. She was born on October 19, 1932 in Bloomsburg, PA to the late Howard and Olive (Hill) Davenport. She resided in Harrisburg for many years, also having lived in Glen Ridge, NJ and Williamsburg, VA. Louisa was fond of art and...

Kathleen E. "Kat" Bistline

Kathleen E. "Kat" Bistline

Aug 23, 2024

Kathleen E. “Kat” Bistline, 61, of Camp Hill, passed away on the morning of Friday, August 23, 2024, at her residence. Born in New York City to the late Delores Hotchkiss, she would move several times—to Florida, Nevada, and then Colorado—before settling in south central PA.

Kat was a graduate of Piper High School in Sunrise, FL, and would become an...

James R. "Jim" Gordon

James R. "Jim" Gordon

Aug 23, 2024

James R. “Jim” Gordon, 88, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at his residence. He was the son of the late Charles and Lillian (Thomas) Gordon, born on July 3, 1936, in Stephens City, VA.

Jim was a hard worker all his life, spending long hours farming with his family in his youth and then working...

Janice J. Light

Janice J. Light

Aug 22, 2024

Janice J. Light, 87, of Mechanicsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg.

She was the daughter of the late Frederick F. and Helen (DiGiacomo) Shirk, born on October 18, 1936 in Campbelltown, PA.

She was a 1954 graduate of Palmyra High School. She was Captain of the Varsity Cheerleading Squad where she caught the eye of...

Margaret Jean Junkins

Margaret Jean Junkins

Aug 22, 2024

Margaret Jean Junkins,101, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 22, 2024 in Mechanicsburg, PA. She was born October 21, 1922 in Southampton, UK to the late Percy and Mabel (Scullard) Rush. Jean enjoyed gardening, Penn State football, and had a love for cats. Above all, she loved spending time with her family.

Margaret is survived by a son, Philip (Rebecca)...

Joanne Adele Emery Redshaw

Joanne Adele Emery Redshaw

Aug 21, 2024

Joanne Adele Emery Redshaw, 85, of Mechanicsburg, PA, formerly of Camp Hill, PA, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg. 

Joanne was born on April 22, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the daughter of the late Milton “Doc” and Rachel Evans Emery. She was the widower of John “Jack” Ross Redshaw. She was also preceded in death...

Mary M. Czachur

Mary M. Czachur

Aug 19, 2024

Mary M. Czachur, 82, formerly of Bound Brook, NJ, passed away in the early hours of Monday, August 19, 2024, after a brief stay at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Township. She was the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (O’Hara) Laggan, born on July 23, 1942, in Bridgeport, CT.

She was a 1960 graduate of Dover...

Margaret K. Barbush

Margaret K. Barbush

Aug 19, 2024

Margaret K. Barbush, a loving mother and lifelong caregiver, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Monday, August 19, 2024. She was born to William and Violet Bramley on March 30, 1935, in St. Clair, Schuylkill County. 

Marge graduated from Harrisburg Hospital’s nursing program in 1956 and embarked on a storied 42-year career as a registered nurse. Her caring...

Donald J. Chapman

Donald J. Chapman

Aug 19, 2024

Donald Chapman, 89, of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 19, 2024 at the Lebanon VA Hospital. He was born on August 3, 1935, in Highspire, PA to the late Benjamin and Gertrude (Cassel) Chapman. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for over 20 years including two tours in Vietnam. He retired from the New...

Joyce A. Nease

Joyce A. Nease

Aug 18, 2024

 Joyce A. Nease, 84, of Middletown, formerly of (Paxtonia, Pennsylvania) died Sunday, August 18th, 2024, at Oak Hill Center for Rehabilitation, Middletown. 

She was a retired accountant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor, and Industry. 

She was born May 9, 1940, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Robert Arthur Nease, Sr. and Virginia Jesse (Marcum) Nease. She was also preceded...

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