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.

Jon R. Hoffsommer

Jon R. Hoffsommer

Sep 25, 2024

Jon R. Hoffsommer, 89, of New Cumberland, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was born in Berks County, PA to the late Robert and Sara Hoffsommer.

A 1952 graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg, Jon would remain in Central PA all his life. As a young man, he served in the Pennsylvania National Guard, and...

Phillip Raymond Hammond

Phillip Raymond Hammond

Sep 25, 2024

Phil, age 83, of Lewisberry, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Jameson) Hammond, born on September 23, 1941, in New Hampshire.

A 1959 graduate of Milton Hershey School, Phil attended Hershey Junior College before earning a bachelor’s degree from Elizabethtown College. He met his...

John P. Kamarer

John P. Kamarer

Sep 23, 2024

John P. "Chooch" Kamarer, 67, of Camp Hill passed away on September 23, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1957, in Harrisburg, PA to the late James and Wihelmena (Steward) Kamarer. John was a proud Marine Veteran and beloved railroad engineer, known for enjoying a cold Coors Light while playing tickets at the VFW or Legion, riding his Harley,...

Elaine Vogel

Elaine Vogel

Sep 22, 2024

Elaine Vogel (Carolyn Elaine Vogel), died peacefully on September 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Elaine was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on June 1, 1942. She graduated from Allderdice High School and West Penn School of Radiology. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald W. Vogel; parents, Harry and Hilda (Brickner) Boeltz; and a sister, Beth Meixner.

She is...

Kiley William Bixler

Kiley William Bixler

Sep 19, 2024

Kiley William Bixler, 52, of New Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born on November 3, 1971, he was the son of Shelby (Sullivan) Kamarer and the late Craig Bixler.

Surviving Kiley is his wife and best friend, Jennifer (Blose) Bixler; children, Lily Kamarer, Bella Bixler and Sophia Bixler; his mother, Shelby Kamarer of New...

Judith A. Wisman

Judith A. Wisman

Sep 19, 2024

Judith A. Wisman, 84, of Enola, passed away on September 19, 2024 with her husband and children by her side. She was born in Harrisburg, PA on October 23, 1939 to the late James and Violet (Johnson) Beavers. Judy found joy in spending time with her family, especially organizing gatherings to bring everyone together with her infamous peanut butter fudge....

Kenneth Donald Lytle

Kenneth Donald Lytle

Sep 18, 2024

Kenneth Donald Lytle, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his Susquehanna Township residence. He was the son of the late Kenneth Earl and Grace Elizabeth (Swartzwelter) Lytle, born on May 2, 1938, in Masontown.

Ken was a graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg, and would go on to serve his country in...

John E. Potteiger

John E. Potteiger

Sep 18, 2024

John E. Potteiger, 60, of Enola, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. 

A 1982 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, he worked as an Electrical Technician for Conrail and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. He was a veteran of the Navy, having participated in Operation Prairie Fire, and the Coast Guard. He was a member of Mechanicsburg...

Yvonne W. Gettys

Yvonne W. Gettys

Sep 16, 2024

Yvonne W. (Prowell) Gettys, 90, of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, at her home in Camp Hill, PA, with her three daughters by her side. She was born on August 28, 1934, in Lisburn, PA to the late James F. and Mabel (Comp) Prowell, Jr. Yvonne’s priority throughout her life was centered on her love and...

Aaron Wilbur "Bill" Brandt

Aaron Wilbur "Bill" Brandt

Sep 16, 2024

Aaron Wilbur “Bill” Brandt, 92, passed away on Monday September 16, 2024 at Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg. 

Bill was born February 6, 1932 in Evanston, Illinois, the son of Florence Wynne Cameron Brandt and Aaron Wilbur “Bill” Brandt.

He was a graduate of Evanston Township High School where he played on the baseball team, was manager and student trainer for the football...

Donald E. Markelwitz

Donald E. Markelwitz

Sep 15, 2024

Donald E. Markelwitz, 91, of Dillsburg, formerly of Philipsburg, died Sunday, September 15, 2024 at his home. 

Don was born on July 19, 1933 in Harrisburg to the late Harold E. and E. Romaine (Bingaman) Markelwitz. He is the sibling of John Markelwitz (Doris, deceased) and Roger Gross (Sherry) both of Harrisburg. He was preceded in death by his loving wife...

Lynn "Jake" F. Aikens

Lynn "Jake" F. Aikens

Sep 13, 2024

Lynn “Jake” F. Aikens, 71, of New Cumberland, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 13th, surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born September 16, 1952 in Harrisburg to the late George F. and Doris J. (Brown) Aikens. 

He was a devoted husband to Ruthie (Kauffman) Aikens, and the best of fathers to Tasha Aikens of New Harbor, ME, Alicia Abel (Brandon)...

Phyllis "Betty" Cline

Phyllis "Betty" Cline

Sep 12, 2024

Phyllis “Betty” Cline, 90, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024 at her home in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania. Betty (née Tocco) moved to Lewisberry, Pa from Collingswood, NJ in 2021.

She was the beloved wife of the late William R. Cline and loving mother to the late Billy and Bobby. 

She is survived by her daughter, Cindy and son-in-law Jack. Proud grandmother to...

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....

Donald John Vance

Donald John Vance

Sep 5, 2024

Donald John Vance, 90, of Harrisburg, formerly of Bayonne, NJ died Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Harrisburg. 

A Navy veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, he was a retired Information Specialist from the Internal Revenue Service.

He was born October 23, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Michael and Mary (Holup) Vance.

He is survived...

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,...

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