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.

Sara Anne Kaufman

Sara Anne Kaufman

Feb 5, 2024

Sara Anne Kaufman, 78, of Lemoyne, previously of New Cumberland, died Monday, February 5, 2024 at home surrounded by her children.

A 1963 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, she was a retired Executive Assistant to the President of SuperValu.  She was a former member of Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church and Christian Life Assembly.  

Sara Anne was born June 3,...

John Alan Brewer

John Alan Brewer

Feb 3, 2024

John Alan Brewer, 78, of New Cumberland, PA and formerly of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 in his residence with his family at his side. 

He retired from the Pennsylvania and Norfolk Southern Railroad and worked out of both the Enola Yards and Harrisburg for more than 37 years.  John was a member of the Maryland Army...

Paul T. McCreary

Paul T. McCreary

Feb 3, 2024

Paul T. McCreary, 86, of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Carolyn’s House, a service of Hospice of Central PA, with his family at his side. 

He was a Warehouse Manager with Bayard Sales, Harrisburg, a US Air Force veteran and a member of Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church, Etters.

Paul was a family man and enjoyed...

Alan William Zufall

Alan William Zufall

Jan 29, 2024

Alan William Zufall, 57, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 in The Gardens at West Shore, East Pennsboro Twp.

He was a custodian with BJ’s Wholesale Club, Camp Hill and formerly worked at Karns’ Foods.  He was an active member of Landmark Baptist Church, Mechanicsburg where he was involved with the church youth group and the wrestling...

Charles E. "Chuck" Dougherty

Charles E. "Chuck" Dougherty

Jan 28, 2024

Charles E. “Chuck” Dougherty, 67, of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 in his residence surrounded by loved ones.

He was a self-employed contractor, a 1974 Graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill and a volunteer firefighter for more than forty years.  Chuck coached his daughter and son in all their various sports endeavors and was his...

Jesse E. Shuler

Jesse E. Shuler

Jan 27, 2024

Jesse E. Shuler, 95, of New Cumberland, Fairview Township, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Homeland Center, Harrisburg. He was the son of the late Joseph E. and Helen M. (Drayer) Shuler, born on September 22, 1928 in New Cumberland.

He spent his entire working career at AMP Incorporated, retiring as a supervisor after 50 years of employment....

Harold "Zeig" Zeigler

Harold "Zeig" Zeigler

Jan 26, 2024

Harold George “Zeig” Zeigler, 75, of New Cumberland, passed away in the late evening on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, with his family by his side. Born on November 26, 1948 in Harrisburg, he was the youngest of two children of the late George H. and Maye A. (Parthemore) Zeigler.

Zeig was a hard worker all...

Betty C. Johnson

Betty C. Johnson

Jan 19, 2024

On January 19, 2024 Betty C. Johnson, loving and devoted wife to her late husband of 68 years Richard J. Johnson and mother of Sharon K. Huggins, entered into the loving arms of Her Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 93. She was born on January 4, 1931 in Harrisburg, PA to Ollie Frances and Robert Otis Carpenter. 

Betty met...

Margaret June Dolbin

Margaret June Dolbin

Jan 14, 2024

 

Margaret June (Garner) Dolbin, 93, formerly of Camp Hill, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 in the Church of God Home, Carlisle.

She was a retired Library Aide with the Camp Hill School District and had a love of books and reading.  She enjoyed attending church, dancing, knitting and crafting lovely afghans, baptismal gowns and other gifts for...

Pamela L. Ellsesser

Pamela L. Ellsesser

Jan 14, 2024

Pamela L. Ellsesser, 66, of Harrisburg passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. 

She was born April 15, 1957 in Wilmington, DE to the late Gifford W. and Susan D. (Ryan) Thompson. From the beginning, she was a devoted sister and daughter to her family. Growing up, she exhibited a love and talent for...

John W. Rodgers

John W. Rodgers

Jan 13, 2024

John W. Rodgers, 87, of Manhattan Beach, CA, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Southern California.

He was a graduate of Harrisburg Catholic High School, Class of 1954, and was a US Navy Veteran. He attended the University of Southern California and worked in sales and real estate. He retired as Lead Teller at Los Alamitos Race Course.

John was...

Matthew Calvin Shults

Matthew Calvin Shults

Jan 12, 2024

 

Matthew Calvin Shults, 48, of Lower Allen Twp. passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 in his residence.

He was a para-legal secretary with Rite Aid Corporation, attended West Chester University and was a 1993 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School where he was active with the Key Club.  Matthew was a history buff who enjoyed reading books and...

Betty Lee Hazzard

Betty Lee Hazzard

Jan 10, 2024

Betty Lee Hazzard 88, of Camp Hill, PA passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024.  Betty was born on June 16, 1935, in Jenkinjones, WV to the late Estel and Zola (Clark) Miller.  Betty, the eldest of 5 girls, grew up in West Jefferson, NC with her sisters who were sometimes referred to as the "Millerettes".   As a very...

Mary M. (Eshleman) Atkins

Mary M. (Eshleman) Atkins

Jan 6, 2024

Mary M. (Eshleman) Atkins, 88, of Fairview Township, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at her residence, with family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Babe and Helen (Beamer) Eshleman, born on November 25, 1935 in New Market.

Mary attended New Cumberland High School, and she was always appreciative of her family, the community where...

Vernelia G. (Barr) Recupero

Vernelia G. (Barr) Recupero

Jan 5, 2024

Vernelia G. (Barr) Recupero, 79, of Dillsburg, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill, with her family by her side. Born on March 3, 1944 in Clymer, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Beatrice (Weston) Barr.

A 1962 graduate of Purchase Line High School, Indiana County, she...

Ronald E. Heisey

Ronald E. Heisey

Jan 5, 2024

Ronald E. Heisey, 86, formerly of New Cumberland and Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Arden Courts, Harrisburg. He was born on December 17, 1937 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Jacob and Rhoda Anna (Walters) Heisey. 

Growing up in Harrisburg, Ron went to John Harris High School before serving his country in the U.S. Air Force....

John Arthur Lewis

John Arthur Lewis

Jan 3, 2024

John Arthur Lewis, 76, of Camp Hill, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital, Hampden Township. He was the son of the late Thomas and Julie (Richards) Lewis, born on June 1, 1947 in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Growing up in Brooklyn, NY, John was a graduate of Fort Hamilton High School. He went on to...

Alice S. Goodall

Alice S. Goodall

Jan 2, 2024

 

Alice S. Goodall, 60, Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

She was a partner with her husband, Bob, of Goodall Pools and Spa Inc.  She was a driving force, responsible for much of the culture and development of the business to what it is today. Empathetic, kind, always supportive, genuinely interested in each and every employee and...

Kenneth J. Keim

Kenneth J. Keim

Jan 2, 2024

 

Kenneth J. Keim, 86, of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 in The Church of God Home, Carlisle.

He was a retired tool & die maker with AMP, Inc., Harrisburg for 42 years.  Ken was a 1956 graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg and an active member of Trinity Church of New Cumberland where he...

Sheri Lynn Askew

Sheri Lynn Askew

Jan 2, 2024

 

Sheri Lynn Askew, 62, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her home with her family close by. 

She worked for the Pennsylvania State Police at the headquarters on Elmerton Ave. in Harrisburg.  She was a graduate of Elizabethtown College and a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

She was born May...

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