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.

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 mother, Agnes (Hall) Kohler; and stepfather, Ralp Kohler.

She is survived by her daughter, Diane K....

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,...

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,...

Robert L. Sweeney

Robert L. Sweeney

Oct 23, 2024

Robert L. Sweeney, 91, of Mechanicsburg died Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at The Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill.

He was a retired Railroad Engineer with thirty-eight years of service from Erie Lackawanna / Conrail. He then went to work for Landrover of Harrisburg for twenty years re-retiring at the age of eighty-three. An enthusiastic member of AHSTC: Austin Healey Sports...

Albert L. Maksel

Albert L. Maksel

Oct 22, 2024

Albert L. Maksel, 77, of New Cumberland, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, while at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Township. He was the son of the late Albert and Genevieve (Zalewski) Maksel, born on September 13, 1947, in New Haven, CT.

A 1965 graduate of the former Ashley/Sugar Notch High School, Luzerne...

Angeleena Maria Romeo

Angeleena Maria Romeo

Oct 21, 2024

Angeleena Maria Romeo, 57, of Lemoyne, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. She was the daughter of Sandra (Wagner) Powers and the late Eugene Powers, born on August 20, 1967, in Baltimore, MD.

Angeleena never considered work to be the focus of her life; rather, she took pride in raising her...

Juanita Gail (Hooper) Romberger

Juanita Gail (Hooper) Romberger

Oct 21, 2024

Juanita Gail (Hooper) Romberger passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Lewisberry on October 21, 2024. She was born on October 14, 1946, in Huntingdon, PA and lived in Mt. Union, PA until her parents relocated their young family to Harrisburg, PA where she attended school, up to and including the 10th grade, at John Harris High...

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...

Eleanor Bachmeier Young

Eleanor Bachmeier Young

Oct 17, 2024

Eleanor Bachmeier Young, 92, a long-time resident of West Hanover Township, Harrisburg, died Oct 17, 2024 at Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg. She was born in Allentown, daughter of the late William C. and Ruth Bachmeier. Eleanor is predeceased by her husband David M. Young (2010), and brothers Donald E. Bachmeier and William C. Bachmeier, Jr. She is survived by children David...

Edmund G. Clingan

Edmund G. Clingan

Oct 17, 2024

Edmund G. Clingan, 89, formerly of Dover, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was the son of the late Roy Clingan and Mary Jo (Harlacher) Fishburn, born on February 21, 1935, in Harrisburg.

He was a 1954 graduate of the former New Cumberland High School and spent his entire working career as a truck driver. He would ultimately retire...

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....

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