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.

Capt. Philip George Charest, U.S.N. Ret.

Capt. Philip George Charest, U.S.N. Ret.

Nov 17, 2015

Philip George Charest, a highly decorated Navy Captain, beloved husband and father of six, died Tuesday, Nov. 17 after a long battle with declining health. He was 85. He served in the Korean Conflict and two tours in Vietnam, earning a Bronze Star for Combat V. Renowned for his ship-handling skills, he traveled the world with the Navy. Capt. Charest...

Jean Elizabeth Johnson

Jean Elizabeth Johnson

Nov 12, 2015

Jean Elizabeth Johnson, 83, of Camp Hill entered eternal life peacefully at home on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Jean was born on July 20th, 1932 in Tannersville, PA to the late George W. Newhart and Sally A. (Miller) Newhart. Her spirit is carried on by her loving husband Horace “Hank” of 61 years, her four children; Matt Johnson (Lisa), Sally...

Cynthia M. (Dailey) Hoover

Cynthia M. (Dailey) Hoover

Nov 12, 2015

Cynthia M. (Dailey) Hoover, “Cindy,” 58, of Camp Hill, is healed, happy, and free at last, entering into heaven on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Under the care of Holy Spirit Hospital and Gentiva Hospice, she was comforted in her final days by her mother Janet A. (Ward) Dailey, daughter Jennifer E. Hoover-Vogel, son-in-law Michael A. Vogel, and beloved friend, Alice...

Dorothy J. Fries

Dorothy J. Fries

Nov 12, 2015

Dorothy J. Fries, 94, of Grand Island, FL, and formerly of Etters, died Thursday, November 12th, 2015, at Cornerstone Hospice Center, Tavares, FL. She was born on September 7th, 1921, the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha (Troupe) Shuler. Mrs. Fries was the widow of Marlin T. Fries. Surviving are a son and his wife, Douglas E. and Judy...

Marie Lucille Spotts

Marie Lucille Spotts

Nov 11, 2015

Marie Lucille Coleman Spotts, 94, of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, died November 11, 2015, at Sarah Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Marie was born July 2, 1921, in Sacramento, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Homer and Annetta Umholtz Coleman. She was a homemaker and retired from the garment industry in which she served as a professional seamstress and chair lady...

Donna L.  Fisher

Donna L. Fisher

Nov 8, 2015

Donna L. Fisher, 52, of Camp Hill died Sunday, November 8, 2015 at her home. A 1981 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, she was a manager at Smoker’s Express in Mechanicsburg. She was born June 20, 1963 in Harrisburg to the late Irvin M. and Dixie (Kauffman) Machamer. She is survived by her daughter, Nicole L. Berdel (Jeff) of...

The Rev. Eber B.  Dourte

The Rev. Eber B. Dourte

Nov 8, 2015

The Rev. Eber B. Dourte, 94, of Dillsburg died Sunday, November 8, 2015, in his home. He was a retired pastor in the Brethren in Christ Church. He graduated in 1940 from Messiah Junior College, 1942 from Elizabethtown College, and 1963 from American Baptist Seminary, West Covina, CA. A conscientious objector during World War II, he served four-and-a-half years in...

Ladonna E. Winter

Ladonna E. Winter

Nov 7, 2015

LaDonna E. Winter, 83, of Lemoyne died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Homeland Center, Harrisburg. She was a retired Underwriter from the former INA which is now CIGNA Health Insurance. A 1948 graduate of the former New Cumberland High School, she was a lifetime member of Trinity United Methodist Church, New Cumberland and Beta Sigma Phi Social Sorority. She bowled...

Diane M.  Lechthaler

Diane M. Lechthaler

Nov 7, 2015

Diane M. Lechthaler, 57 of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Holy Spirit Hospital. She was born June 24, 1958 in Mechanicsburg to the late Clarence and Theda (Firestone) Frischkorn. Diane was a loving and supportive mother and grandmother. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren’s events, vacationing at the beach and attending concerts. She was retired from...

Elizabeth  M. "Tiny"  Stetler

Elizabeth M. "Tiny" Stetler

Nov 6, 2015

Elizabeth M. Stetler, “Tiny”, 97, of Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle, formerly of New Cumberland died Friday, November 6, 2015 at the Center. She was a member of First Church of God, New Cumberland. She was born October 18, 1918 in Harrisburg to the late Walter and Mary (Schilling) Smith. She was the widow of L. A. “Tuck” Stetler...

Lisa Haney-Cope

Lisa Haney-Cope

Nov 4, 2015

Lisa Haney-Cope, 52, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, passed Wednesday, November 4th, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. She was the former Maintenance Secretary for Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg. Lisa was a volunteer at Fairview Elementary School, New Cumberland, and enjoyed antiquing and gardening. Born on February 10th, 1963 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of James G. and...

Henry Gensler Conrad

Henry Gensler Conrad

Nov 1, 2015

Henry Gensler Conrad, 95, formerly of Hershey, died Sunday, November 1st, 2015, at ManorCare Elizabethtown. He retired as a professional driver for the former Railway Express, Harrisburg. Mr. Conrad was a WWll Army veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. He was also a member of American Legion Post 998, Lawnton. Mr. Conrad enjoyed bowling, golf and driving...

Philip F. Hitesman

Philip F. Hitesman

Oct 31, 2015

Philip F. Hitesman, 86, of Camp Hill died Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He was a retired Supervisor from PennDOT. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and bowler. He was born December 21, 1928 in Muncy to the late Fred and Ida (Frey) Hitesman....

Thomas L. O'Leary

Thomas L. O'Leary

Oct 27, 2015

Thomas L. O’Leary, 73, of Lower Allen Twp., Camp Hill, PA, passed away Tuesday, October 27th, 2015, at UPMC, Cranberry Twp, PA. Tom was a retired salesman for multiple clothing companies. He was a graduate of Bellefonte Area High School and Penn State University. Tom was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #143, New...

June E. Swett

June E. Swett

Oct 26, 2015

June E. Swett, 84, of Camp Hill, died Monday, October 26, 2015, at VibraLife, Mechanicsburg, surrounded by her family. She was a stay at home mom and was previously employed by the former Bell of PA and then retired from the PA State Senate. Mrs. Swett was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church, Camp Hill. Born on April 12th, 1931...

Janice V. Mummert

Janice V. Mummert

Oct 26, 2015

Janice V. Mummert, 80, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, on Monday, October 26th, 2015, passed peacefully, at her residence, with her family by her side. Janice was a graduate of the Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., and Hanover High School, Hanover, Pa. She retired as a Registered Nurse for the Pinnacle Health Harrisburg Hospital and Community General Osteopathic Hospital. Mrs....

Louise  D.  Vansickle

Louise D. Vansickle

Oct 26, 2015

Louise D. VanSickle, 68, of Mechanicsburg died Monday, October 26, 2015 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was a retired Case Work Treatment Specialist with over forty-four years of service from United Methodist Home for Children, Mechanicsburg. She received her BS in Behavioral Science from Messiah College and Masters in Counseling from Shippensburg University. A dedicated member of Trinity United Methodist Church,...

Laurence B. Legore

Laurence B. Legore

Oct 21, 2015

Laurence B. LeGore, 83, of Mechanicsburg, died Wednesday, October 21st, 2015, at Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He retired as a Bureau Director, Office of Information Systems, Commonwealth of PA, Dept. of Welfare, Harrisburg and was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Mr. LeGore was a member of and cooked for functions at Aldersgate United Methodist Church,...

Mary L.  Bolcar-Fife

Mary L. Bolcar-Fife

Oct 18, 2015

Mellody L. Bolcar-Fife, US Navy, Retired, 57 of Shiremanstown died Sunday, October 18, 2015 at her home. She was a decorated Navy Veteran of the Gulf War. She enjoyed traveling and most recently worked in Quality Assurance for Delta Dental. She was born December 16, 1957 in Mechanicsburg to the late James and Marion (Brown) Griffith. She is survived by...

George R.  Gracey, Jr.

George R. Gracey, Jr.

Oct 16, 2015

George R. Gracey, Jr. , 92 of New Cumberland passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Derr Gracey; two children, son George R. Gracey III and his wife Casey Fesus of Dillsburg; daughter Sue G. Smith and husband Paul of Fairview Township, New Cumberland; two step-children...

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