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.

Francis John Moran, Jr.

Francis John Moran, Jr.

Jan 11, 2017

Francis John Moran, Jr. peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, January 11, 2017. His family surrounded him. He was the widower of Rosalie (Young) Moran and is survived by his children, Elizabeth Dailey and husband John of New Cumberland, Christine Miller and husband Dennis of Pacific Palisades, CA and Francis Moran, III of Glenside, PA; and seven grandchildren, Julia, John and...

Beatrice L. "Bob" Mulvey

Beatrice L. "Bob" Mulvey

Jan 11, 2017

Beatrice L. Mulvey, 97, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Camp Hill, and Hernando, Florida died peacefully at Bethany Village on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Everyone knew her by her nickname “Bob”. She was born July 30, 1919 in Rochester, New York to Roswell C. Laub, and Beatrice E. (Gardner) Laub. She was a graduate of Webber College Graduate School of...

Margaret M. "Marge" Graci

Margaret M. "Marge" Graci

Jan 11, 2017

Margaret M. “Marge” Graci, 94, of Oceanport, NJ and formerly of Lemoyne, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ. She was a retired International Customer Service Representative for Berg/DuPont Electronics, Etters and a parishioner of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. Marge enjoyed playing cards and attending her exercise class at the Swatara...

Erdman N.  Roof

Erdman N. Roof

Jan 9, 2017

Erdman N. Roof, 82, of Fairview Township, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at his home. Erd was born May 30, 1934 in Steelton, the son of Charles L. and Catherine E. (Robison) Roof. He was a 1953 graduate of the former New Cumberland High School, Varsity lettering in football, basketball and baseball for 3 years. Entering the United States...

Marianna C.  Bjurstrom

Marianna C. Bjurstrom

Jan 8, 2017

Marianna C. Bjurstrom, 90, of Homeland Center, Harrisburg died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the center. An Air Force Veteran, she served as a Flight Nurse in the Korean War. Following her career in nursing Marianna worked for and ultimately retired from Pennsylvania Blue Shield. Through her membership in Market Square Presbyterian Church and West Shore YMCA she was committed...

Ann D. Spangler

Ann D. Spangler

Jan 8, 2017

Ann D. Spangler, age 79 of Mechanicsburg, lost her long courageous battle to Lewy Body Dementia on Sunday, January 8th, 2017, while at home with her husband and family. She was blessed to have a devoted and loving husband to care for her until the end. She was born March 14th 1937 in Gettysburg and was raised on Far Away...

Linda L.  Baum

Linda L. Baum

Jan 8, 2017

Linda L. Baum, 71, of Dover died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. Born July 24, 1945 in Shermans Dale, she was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Barrick and son Daryl, II of Apollo. She is survived by her mother, Esther Barrick and daughter, Penni Figgins, both of Colorado Springs, CO; two sons,...

James "Jamie" Michael Sipe

James "Jamie" Michael Sipe

Jan 7, 2017

James Michael "Jamie" Sipe, 27, of Lower Allen Twp., Camp Hill, died Saturday, January 07, 2017, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a Communication Technician for Dauphin County Department of Public Safety, a Marine Corps veteran of the Gulf War and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. Born on September 26, 1989 in East...

Anthony W. Fickes, Sr.

Anthony W. Fickes, Sr.

Jan 7, 2017

Anthony W. Fickes, Sr., 46, of Etters, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Newberry Twp., York County. He was a sheet metal mechanic with Nicholas Evanoff Roofing, Harrisburg; a 1988 graduate of East Pennsboro High School; and an avid hunter, fisherman and camper. He thoroughly enjoyed his cabin and his...

Jo Anne Taylor

Jo Anne Taylor

Jan 6, 2017

Jo Anne Taylor, 75 of New Cumberland and recently of Country Meadows of Mechanicsburg, died Friday, January 6, 2017 at PinnacleHealth Harrisburg Hospital. She was born on March 30, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA, and was the daughter of Joseph and Marjorie (Williams) Courtney. She was the widow of Leslie H. Taylor, Sr. Surviving are three sons, Leslie H. Jr. and...

Lester E. Johnston

Lester E. Johnston

Jan 6, 2017

Lester E. Johnston, 103, of Messiah Lifeways, Upper Allen Twp. and formerly of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Friday, January 6, 2017, at his residence. He retired as a Service Manager for Hobart Company, Harrisburg. Lester supported the WWII efforts by manufacturing and repairing aircraft at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. He enjoyed traveling, deer hunting and the outdoors. Born in...

Constance Stepler Shatzer

Constance Stepler Shatzer

Jan 6, 2017

Constance Stepler Shatzer, 83, of Carroll Twp., Dillsburg, went to be with her Savior on Friday, January 6, 2017, at Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She retired as an Accounting Technician for the former New Cumberland Army Depot, New Cumberland and was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Lemoyne. Born on January 30, 1933,...

Anna M. Polson

Anna M. Polson

Jan 3, 2017

Anna May Whiteside Polson, 88, of New Cumberland, went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2017 at Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Little Britain, PA on December 30, 1928. She was the daughter of the late D. Malcolm and Rintha May (Diehl) Whiteside. She was a graduate of Warfordsburg High School. After graduation, she moved to Harrisburg and graduated...

James W.  Moran

James W. Moran

Jan 2, 2017

James W. “Pap Jim” Moran, Sr., 93, of Camp Hill, transcended into eternal life on January 2, 2017. Born to the late John Edward and Catherine (Smyth) in Syracuse, NY, on February 18, 1923, James left his upstate New York home to serve as a Marine in World War II before settling in the Harrisburg area. It was there that...

Suzanne L. Geklinsky

Suzanne L. Geklinsky

Jan 2, 2017

Suzanne L. Geklinsky, of Mechanicsburg died unexpectantly January 2, 2017 at her second home in Naples, FL. A graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, she was a retired marketing specialist with over twenty years of service from PSECU. Her retirement afforded her the opportunity to enjoy time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She also relished tending to her home...

William  D. "Denny" Detwiler, Sr.

William D. "Denny" Detwiler, Sr.

Jan 1, 2017

William D. “Denny” Detwiler, Sr., 61 of Fairview Twp. died Sunday, January 1, 2016 at his home. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Young. He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Detwiler; daughter, Shonna M. Ramos (Jose) of New Cumberland; son, William D. Detwiler, Jr. (Trista) of Lemoyne; three brothers, Larry...

James F. Curran

James F. Curran

Dec 31, 2016

James F. Curran, 92, a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran of World War II, the father of five who was known lovingly by his grandchildren as “Slim” and an active volunteer in New Cumberland for decades died Saturday, December 31st at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy with his wife of 66 years, Cathy, at his side. Jim had...

Raymond F. Koscienski

Raymond F. Koscienski

Dec 29, 2016

Raymond F. Koscienski, 74, of Fairview Twp., Lewisberry, died Thursday, December 29, 2016. He retired as a Computer Programmer for E.U.R., Mechanicsburg; a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. Raymond enjoyed carpentry, computers and nature. Born on March 29, 1942 in Johnstown, he was the son of the late...

Teresa M. (Machamer) Geary

Teresa M. (Machamer) Geary

Dec 28, 2016

Teresa M. Geary, 52, of Etters, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in Harrisburg Hospital. She was a retired administrative assistant with Handy Markets and UniMart, Harrisburg area, Camp Hill office and a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Class of 1982. Teresa was a true animal lover and was totally devoted to her family and her dogs. Teresa...

Brian J. Cholewski

Brian J. Cholewski

Dec 23, 2016

Brian J. Cholewski, 52, of New Cumberland, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 in his residence. He was a Telecommunications Technician with Electech, Lewisberry and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a former New Cumberland Midget Baseball and Football coach; an excellent cook; and an avid Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and Penguins fan. But more than anything, Brian loved his family,...

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