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.

George W. Little, Jr.

George W. Little, Jr.

Aug 25, 2017

George W. Little, Jr., 77, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 in Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. George spent his career in the service of his country. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer with the U.S. Navy and later retired from the U.S. State Department Foreign Service. George was a 1958 graduate of Lemoyne...

Jennifer Lynn Walker

Jennifer Lynn Walker

Aug 24, 2017

Jennifer Lynn Walker, 36, of Lemoyne went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Holy Spirit Hospital. Jennifer was a graduate of Cumberland Valley High School and absolutely adored her children and grandson. Her compassion for the downtrodden…people and animals…was unprecedented. She enjoyed family trips to OBX and Laurel Lake, playing games and shopping with her...

Joanne C. Biller

Joanne C. Biller

Aug 24, 2017

Joanne C. Biller, 49, of Lewisberry, died at home on August 24, 2017 after a long illness. She is survived by her mother, Judith (Bruaw) Biller, with whom she resided, and sister, Andrea (Biller) Collins, wife of Troy, Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne E. Biller A talented photographer and skilled gardener, she will be deeply...

Arlene W. Reeser

Arlene W. Reeser

Aug 21, 2017

Arlene W. Reeser, 90, of New Cumberland, died Monday, August 21, 2017, at her home. She was a strong willed individual that, for better or worse, lived life on her own terms. Arlene was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, New Cumberland. Born on November 6, 1926, in Fairview Twp., York County, she was the daughter of the...

John  S.  Moretz

John S. Moretz

Aug 20, 2017

John S. Moretz, 85, of Harrisburg died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his home. He was a retired Salesman from East Coast Railroad Contractors, Hershey and also worked at Fry Communications, Mechanicsburg. He was a member of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish, Harrisburg, and past Vice President of CYO. A Navy veteran of the Korean War, He was born December...

Walter F. Rospendowski

Walter F. Rospendowski

Aug 16, 2017

Walter F. Rospendowski, 80, of Silver Spring Twp., Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in his residence. He was a retired sales representative for Harrisburg Paper Company; a graduate of Eastwood High School, Syracuse, NY; attended Gettysburg College; graduated from Elizabethtown College; and was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg. Walter was born in Syracuse,...

Richard L. "Rick" Fisher

Richard L. "Rick" Fisher

Aug 15, 2017

Richard L. Fisher, 56, of Dillsburg, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at his home. He was a former employee of Capital Blue Shield and a 1979 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill. Rick enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, and NASCAR. Born on March 26, 1961, in Harrisburg, he was the son of Richard E. and Barbara (McCormick) Fisher of...

Robert J.  Bahajak

Robert J. Bahajak

Aug 15, 2017

Robert J. Bahajak, 71, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017. He retired as the Branch Chief for the Internal Revenue Service, Philadelphia; a 1964 graduate of William Penn High School, a 1978 graduate of Central State University of Oklahoma. Bob was a Catholic, an avid fisherman, tree painter, gourmet cook and animal lover. Born on October...

Edward  L.  Crumlich

Edward L. Crumlich

Aug 13, 2017

“I love you and I had a good life” are the words my father spoke to me after he was diagnosed with cancer. “I lived to be ninety years old with very little problems, how many people can say that?” Still in my eyes, the eyes of his daughter, that time was still not long enough. Edward Crumlich passed away...

Ruth Ann Cobaugh

Ruth Ann Cobaugh

Aug 10, 2017

Ruth Ann “Gram” (Lehr) Cobaugh, 83, of Lewisberry, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed babysitting for close friends and family. Some would have called it her job, but to her it was her passion. Her greatest love in life was having her family and grandchildren by her side....

H.  Eugene Sollenberger

H. Eugene Sollenberger

Aug 10, 2017

Harold Eugene Sollenberger, 95, of Camp Hill, PA and formerly of Chambersburg, PA died Thursday, Augustus 10, 2017, 21 days short of his 96th birthday. He was born August 31,1921 in Chambersburg, PA to the late Albert and Hazel (Hartman) Sollenberger. A veteran of World War II, Eugene proudly served with the Army Air Corps, completing 35 missions over enemy...

Kenneth  N.  Smith, Jr.

Kenneth N. Smith, Jr.

Aug 7, 2017

Kenneth N. Smith, Jr., 89 of New Cumberland died Monday, August 7, 2017 at Manor Care, Camp Hill. He was the retired owner/operator of Ken Smith Commercial Photographer, Lemoyne. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Highland Park, Camp Hill. He enjoyed many hobbies including his passion for antique cars. He was born April 23, 1928 in Williamsport...

Donald R. Kistler

Donald R. Kistler

Aug 5, 2017

Donald R. Kistler, 95, of Ft. Wayne, IN, and formerly of Camp Hill, PA, died Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Golden Years Homestead, Fort Wayne. He retired as the General Sales Manager for Bucyrus Erie. He was a graduate of Wilkes University. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, and brother, Bill. Surviving are three daughters, Doris (Lyn)...

Diane (Flowers) Buckley

Diane (Flowers) Buckley

Aug 4, 2017

Diane Flowers Buckley, 57, of Enola, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017 in her residence. She was a 1977 graduate of Seneca Valley High School, Harmony, PA and later attended Indiana University of PA and Bradford Business School, Pittsburgh. She loved to sew and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Diane was born in Sewickley to Jack Lee Flowers...

Harry T. Lego

Harry T. Lego

Aug 4, 2017

Harry T. Lego, 85, of Etters, and formerly of Newport, died Friday, August 04, 2017, at his home. He retired as a Professional Truck Driver for the former Super Value, Harrisburg; a Korean War Army Veteran; a member of Buck Valley Church, Newport, and the American Legion Post #340, Duncannon. Born on October 14, 1931, in Harrisburg, he was the...

The Rev. Frank W.  Bergstrom

The Rev. Frank W. Bergstrom

Aug 2, 2017

The Rev. Dr. Frank W. Bergstrom, 87, of Mechanicsburg died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was currently an Assistant Pastor at Grace United Methodist Church, Lemoyne. Northeastern Bible Institute, 1951; Yale University, Pennsylvania State University, American University, BS, MS, PHD, 1952-1965; Wesley Theological Seminary, M DIV, 1966. Churches served: Meriden CT, 1951-1956; Worcester, MA, 1956-1958;...

Brandon David "Beanie" Bechdel

Brandon David "Beanie" Bechdel

Aug 1, 2017

Brandon David "Beanie" Bechdel, 25, of New Cumberland, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at his home. He was formerly a line cook at Nick's 114 Cafe, New Cumberland. "Beanie" was known for having the most kind, fun loving and gentle spirit. And most importantly, his extreme passion for skateboarding. Born on May 30, 1992, he was the son of Nanette...

Elda Jane Balmer

Elda Jane Balmer

Jul 31, 2017

Elda Jane (Watters) Balmer, 73, of New Cumberland died July 31 at her home after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on May 5, 1944, in Mifflinville, Pa., Elda was the daughter of the late Homer and Sara (Malone) Watters. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John D. Balmer, and her sister, Molly Watters. Elda’s...

Bernard C. Bendrick

Bernard C. Bendrick

Jul 30, 2017

Bernard C. Bendrick, 86, of The Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill died Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Homeland Center, Harrisburg. An Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was a retired Brakeman from the former Conrail. An avid outdoorsman he enjoyed baking and gardening. He was born January 4, 1931 in New Ringgold, PA to the late Joseph A....

Gary  Lee Gettys

Gary Lee Gettys

Jul 25, 2017

Gary Lee Gettys, 75, of New Cumberland died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He was a retired Cable Technician with Commonwealth Telephone Co where he worked for thirty-seven years. Prior to that he worked for Henkels and McCoy. As an avid golfer, he worked at Valley Green Golf Course after retirement to help fund his...

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