D. Ronald Kerns
Jul 13, 2024
Affectionately known as KARO the clown for 56 consecutive Zembo Shrine Circuses, D. Ronald Kerns, 90+ years young, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 13 at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg after a brief illness. Also known as Ron, Ronald, Ronnie, and sometimes Dr. (confusion with the initials D R Kerns) he was formerly from Lenker Manor in Harrisburg.
Ron was born...
Genevieve R. "Gennie" Schiffer
Jul 13, 2024
Genevieve R. “Gennie” Schiffer, 78, of Lewisberry died Saturday, July 13th at The Bridges at Bent Creek, Mechanicsburg.
She was a retired accountant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A devout Catholic, she was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, was a member of the Arimatheans, and women’s prayer group. Previously, she was...
Susan Penrose Brickley
Jul 10, 2024
Susan Penrose Brickley, 84, of Lancaster, PA peacefully passed away after a short illness on July 10, 2024, surrounded by her two children. Born June 24, 1940, Sue was the daughter of William Markley Penrose and Nellie Mable Moore Penrose. She graduated from Cedar Cliff High School in New Cumberland, PA, and married her sweetheart Richard Brickley in 1963. Sue...
Shirley E. (Paul) Sharbaugh
Jul 9, 2024
Shirley Elizabeth (Paul) Sharbaugh, 97, a long-time resident of Altoona, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, surrounded by her family at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill, PA. Born on December 1, 1926, in Roaring Spring, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry D. and Mary E. (Ayers) Paul. She married Paul L. Sharbaugh,...
Louis S. Bracale, Sr.
Jul 9, 2024
Louis “Lou” Bracale, 79, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on July 9, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1944 in Hershey, PA to Pete and Angeline (Calla) Bracale. He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers, Frank, Junior, and Phillip Bracale. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Snell) Bracale, his two sons, Louis...
Lillian R. Shermer
Jul 5, 2024
Lillian R. Shermer passed away on Friday evening, July 5, 2024, at Green Ridge Village, Newville, PA, after battling peritoneal mesothelioma for almost four years. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, George Shermer, and son, Mark Shermer. Born in Hamtramck, MI, Lillian moved to Hazleton, PA, as a teenager where she met the love of her life, George....
Dennis P. Frizzi, Jr.
Jul 4, 2024
Dennis P. Frizzi Jr., 63, of New Cumberland, passed away on Independence Day, 2024, fitting him perfectly as a proud American and true patriot. He was the son of the late Brenda (Kohr) and Dennis P. Frizzi Sr., born on May 3, 1961, in Harrisburg.
Denny, or “Friz,” as everyone called him, was a 1979 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School,...
Peter A. Hamel
Jul 3, 2024
Peter A. Hamel, passed away on July 3, 2024 at the age of 66. He was born on February 28, 1958 in Manhattan, N.Y. Peter spent over four decades sharing his unmistakable voice with radio listeners across the United States. His tender heart of love for those hurting motivated him to reach out on the air waves daily to touch...
Robert A. Shultz
Jul 2, 2024
Robert A. Shultz, 90, of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his residence. He was the son of the late Ralph and Myrl (Artley) Shultz, born on August 15, 1933, in Harrisburg. In addition to his parents and siblings, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Sandra “Sandy” Shultz.
Robert was a...
John Edward Lobb
Jul 1, 2024
John Edward Lobb, 79, of New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. Born on December 3, 1944, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late George and Geraldine (Frazer) Lobb.
John graduated from Cedar Cliff High School in 1962—a member of the first class to go through all three years at the newly built school. He would meet...
William T. Kirchhoff, Sr.
Jul 1, 2024
Born July 14, 1941 in Swedesboro, New Jersey to Christian and Alice Kirchhoff. Bill died peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
In his early years, you would find “Sweet William from Swedesboro” on a ballfield or at The Old Ford Hotel, which his father owned. While in school, he earned seven letters in...
James E. "Jim" Marshall
Jul 1, 2024
James E. “Jim” Marshall, 86, of Camp Hill died Monday, July 1, 2024 at The Woods at Cedar Run.
He retired after forty years as a Heavy Equipment Salesman from Groff Tractor & Equipment Company, Mechanicsburg. His family came first which was witnessed through Jim attending his children and grandchildren’s’ activities. He was a youth baseball coach in Highland Park where...
Patricia "Patty" Helene Thompson
Jun 30, 2024
Patricia “Patty” Helene Thompson, 81, of Lewisberry died Sunday, June 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.
She was born March 18, 1943 in Bronx, NY, to the late Valentine J. and Rose (Sebuski) Brull. She was also preceded in death by her sister Carol Wehmeyer.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William H. “Tom” Thompson; daughters, Valerie...
Dennis Lee James
Jun 27, 2024
Dennis Lee James, 63, of Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania passed away at his home from natural causes on June 27, 2024. He came into the world in 1961 in Roswell, New Mexico to Donald and Juliana James and was an adventurous kid from the start. As a child, he enjoyed trying new things and made friends easily. In his youth, he was...
Donna L. Bowman
Jun 26, 2024
Donna Bowman, 86, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on June 26, 2024. She was born September 15, 1937, in Fairview Township, PA to the late George and Viola (King) Deckman. Donna was a member of Trinity on Bridge and taught Sunday School for over 25 years. She loved keeping a clean home and caring for her beloved...
Dennis John "Denny" Dolan
Jun 25, 2024
Dennis John “Denny” Dolan, 79, of Lemoyne, PA died June 25, 2024 at his home.
Denny was born July 29, 1944 in Harrisburg to the late James Dolan, Jr. and Eleanor (O’Donnell) Dolan. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Dolan, III, MD.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy (DeLisle) Dolan; daughters, Colleen Dolan (Glenn Parno) of Camp...
Lisa Dawn Faris
Jun 23, 2024
Lisa Dawn Faris, beloved wife and mother, passed peacefully at home on the evening of Sunday, June 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a heroic battle with brain cancer. A 54-year life well-lived, God called this angel all too soon.
Lisa is survived by her husband of 34 years, Joseph A. Faris; and their son, Joseph N. Faris. She...
Richard T. Freistak
Jun 19, 2024
Richard T. Freistak, 100, of New Cumberland, PA passed away peacefully on June 19th. He was born on September 6, 1923 in Middletown, PA to the late Frank Freistak, Sr. and Frances (Jacobs) Freistak. He was a graduate of New Cumberland High School and Penn State University. Richard retired from a career in architecture. He was a Navy Veteran of...
Gary A. Hitz
Jun 11, 2024
Gary A. Hitz, 74, of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 11, 2024 at home. He was born February 15, 1950 in York, Pennsylvania to the late Jacob Amos and Mary Louise (Aldinger) Hitz. He proudly served in the United States Air Force before spending his career working as a machine designer for an electronic parts manufacturer where he...
John J. "Jack" Miller
Jun 10, 2024
John J. “Jack” Miller, 75, of Pottstown, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was the son of the late William T. and Rosemary (McCaffery) Miller, born on February 19, 1949, in Lebanon.
Jack was a 1967 graduate of Lebanon High School, going on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy. He spent his career...