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.

Judith Myers Kistler

Judith Myers Kistler

Jan 19, 2016

Judith Myers Kistler, 76 of East Haven, CT, formerly of Dillsburg, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in The Connecticut Hospice, Branford, CT. She was a former English teacher and speech/communication (Forensic) director with Northern York County School District. She was alumni of Northern Potter High School, Grove City College, and Bowling Green State University (Toledo, OH). She was a...

Richard H.  Bennie

Richard H. Bennie

Jan 17, 2016

Richard H. Bennie, 98, of York Haven, previously of Camp Hill died Sunday, January 17, 2016 at his son’s home. A US Marine Corps Veteran of WWII, he was a retired engineer from the former Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania. Valedictorian of the 1936 Pottsville High School Class, he was a member of the Lewisberry Ward of The Church of Jesus...

Karen L. Kuntz

Karen L. Kuntz

Jan 15, 2016

Karen L. Kuntz, 62, of Lower Allen Twp., Camp Hill died unexpectedly on Friday, January 15, 2016, at her home from injuries sustained in an accident. She retired as a secretary for the Commonwealth of PA, Dept. of Labor and Industry. Karen was also a non-medical homecare provider and had also cleaned homes for the elderly. Born on January 9th,...

Veronica D. Ross

Veronica D. Ross

Jan 15, 2016

*REVISED SERVICE TIME - due to the weather, services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 30th* Veronica D. Ross, 90, former long-time resident of the Presbyterian Apartments, Harrisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2016. She retired as a secretary from the State of New York. She also worked for the Board...

Thomas B. Strange

Thomas B. Strange

Jan 14, 2016

Thomas B. Strange, 60, of Wormleysburg, died Thursday, January 14th, 2016 at Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He was the General Manager for the Budding Company, Camp Hill and attended Mt. Calvary Episcopal Church, Camp Hill. Born in Harrisburg on December 6th, 1955, he was the son of the late Robert W. and E. Gladys (Sherwin) Strange. Surviving are...

Larry D. E.  Shaffer

Larry D. E. Shaffer

Jan 13, 2016

Larry D. E. Shaffer, 68, of Fairview Twp., died Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at the Hospice of Central PA Carolyn Croxton Slane Residence, Susquehanna Twp. He was the owner/operator of Shaffer's Meats in the West Shore Farmer's Market; had previously served in the Army National Guard, 28th Division; served as a member on the Fairview Twp. Zoning Hearing Board; a...

Betsy Jean (Waters) Kline

Betsy Jean (Waters) Kline

Jan 13, 2016

Betsy Jean (Waters) Kline, 58, of New Cumberland, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016 in Carolyn Croxton Slane Residence, a service of Hospice of Central PA. She was a registered nurse with Grandview Surgical Center, Camp Hill and a member of Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church, Etters. Over the years, Betsy served her church faithfully as a nursery coordinator,...

Bradley Lewis Shiflett

Bradley Lewis Shiflett

Jan 8, 2016

Bradley L. Shiflett, 81, of Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg, died January 8 at Holy Spirit Hospital. Born September 23, 1934, in New Rochelle, NY, he was the son of the late Herman L. and Rosalinda (Afflerbach) Shiflett. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania; was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Water Works Association and...

Thomas Joseph Gray

Thomas Joseph Gray

Jan 8, 2016

Thomas Joseph Gray, 79, of New Cumberland, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 in the Bridges at Bent Creek, Silver Spring Twp. He was a retired Computer Analysts Supervisor for the former Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Hampden Twp. and a Korean War Navy veteran. He was a graduate of Catholic High School (Bishop McDevitt) class of 1954, Harrisburg and...

Pearl Agnes Mccauslin

Pearl Agnes Mccauslin

Jan 7, 2016

Pearl Agnes McCauslin, 88, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 in Pinnacle West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp. She was retired from the Grantham Dress Factory and enjoyed cooking, canning, family and friends. She was the family babysitter for years for her nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. There was always a hot pot of coffee on,...

Leo P. Bond

Leo P. Bond

Jan 7, 2016

Leo P. Bond, 76, of Etters passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Holy Spirit Hospital. He was the owner of Bond Hotel Renovations, Etters. He loved cars and was an avid golfer, dedicated father, and really loyal friend. He was born June 27, 1939 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to the late.. Joseph and Veronica (McHugh) Bond. He is...

Jerome F. Bradigan, Jr.

Jerome F. Bradigan, Jr.

Jan 6, 2016

Jerome “Jerry” F. Bradigan, Jr., 86 of New Cumberland died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Manor Care, Camp Hill. An Army Veteran he retired from the PA Liquor Control Board and also worked as a paper salesman for Kimberly Clark Corporation in New York City. He was a member of St. Theresa Parish New Cumberland and Honorary Life Member of...

Margaret  M.  Woodward

Margaret M. Woodward

Jan 6, 2016

Margaret M. (Bell) Woodward, 62 of Newberry Twp. died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She was a former Office Manager for Dr. Samuel Getty, Chiropractor. A 1971 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, she cherished time with her family. She was born November 22, 1953 in Harrisburg to the late Robert E. and Ann (Malloy)...

Nancy Jane Drewett

Nancy Jane Drewett

Jan 6, 2016

Nancy Jane Drewett, 85, of Mechanicsburg died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. She was a retired High School English and Film Making Teacher from West Shore School District. The founder of “Battle of the Bands” at Cedar Cliff High School, she was an avid Bridge player and reader. She was born May 31, 1930 in Harrisburg...

Michael C. Flasser

Michael C. Flasser

Jan 5, 2016

Michael C. Flasser, 55, of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Derry Township, following a courageous fight against cancer. Mike was a railroader through and through; from the beginning when he was a diesel mechanic with Conrail to more recently as an Engineer with Norfolk Southern Railroad, he loved what he...

Margaret G. "Peggy" Nead

Margaret G. "Peggy" Nead

Jan 4, 2016

Margaret G. “Peggy” Nead, 88, formerly of Blair County, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 in Pinnacle West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hollidaysburg. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and spending time with family. Peggy was born in Altoona to the late James E. and Gretchen (Claar) Thompson. She was the...

Lavonne Kraft Sowers

Lavonne Kraft Sowers

Jan 3, 2016

LaVonne “Bonnie” Kraft Sowers, 75, of Lower Paxton Township died Sunday, January 3, 2016 in her home peacefully in her sleep. She was retired from the Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Brownstone Chapter 509. She was a loyal volunteer with the Lower Paxton Volunteer Firemens Ambulance Assn. where she...

Andrew C. Zemba

Andrew C. Zemba

Jan 3, 2016

Andrew C. Zemba, 50, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, PA, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his residence. He was the Director of the Interstate Waters Office, PA Department of Environmental Protection, Harrisburg and an Air Force Veteran. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland where he was a collection counter and active participant in...

William H.  Watson

William H. Watson

Dec 31, 2015

William H. Watson, 90, of Camp Hill died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at his home. A retired First Lieutenant of the U.S. Army, he was the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star among several other medals. He was a faithful member of St. Theresa Parish, enjoyed playing cards with his family and travelled extensively. He was the devoted...

Ruth A. Price

Ruth A. Price

Dec 30, 2015

Ruth A. Price, 75, of New Cumberland, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. She was retired from Highmark, Camp Hill and enjoyed crocheting and doing Word Search puzzles. Ruth was born in Harrisburg to the late Courtney and Verna (Spangler) Teets. She is survived by her husband of more than 56 years, John...

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