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.

Charles R.  Ryder

Charles R. Ryder

Sep 29, 2013

Charles R. Ryder, 90, of Warrington Twp., born March 17, 1923, in Harrisburg, the eldest son of the late Anthony M. and Elmira C. (Filson) Ryder of Camp Hill, died on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at home. He was long affiliated with the Ryder’s Dairy, Lemoyne, and retired from Stroehmann’s Bakery. He graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy where he...

Kenneth A.  Sholley

Kenneth A. Sholley

Sep 27, 2013

Kenneth A. Sholley, 60, of Lower Allen Twp., Camp Hill, died Friday, September 27, 2013, at Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He was a Sales Representative for Fisher Auto Parts, Mechanicsburg. Ken enjoyed traveling and visiting amusement parks and riding roller coasters. Born on March 23, 1953, he was the son of the late Donald C. and Grace H....

Eugene Ross Snell

Eugene Ross Snell

Sep 27, 2013

Eugene Ross Snell, 86, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Friday, September 27, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. He retired as a concrete mason and the owner/operator of the former Snell Concrete Construction of New Cumberland; a WWII Navy Veteran; a member of the New Cumberland Church of the Nazarene since 1965; Navy Club of Lebanon, Ship no....

William O. Hunter

William O. Hunter

Sep 23, 2013

William O Hunter, age 86, born August 31, 1927 in Green Twp., Mercer County (near Jamestown, PA) to the late Wilfred O Hunter and Margaret E Cathcart Hunter died Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in his residence in Mt. Union, PA. Mr. Hunter attended Sharpsville PA schools, Allied Institute of Chicago IL, graduated from the School of Business of Williamsport Tech...

William  E.  Fetrow

William E. Fetrow

Sep 22, 2013

William E. Fetrow, 85, of York Haven died Sunday, September 22, 2013 at his home. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator from Fort Indiantown Gap and a member of VFW Post 537, Etters. He enjoyed NASCAR, hunting, and baseball. He was born January 14, 1928 in Manchester to the late Curvin and Annie ( Mansberger) Fetrow, Sr. In addition...

Rene Soucy

Rene Soucy

Sep 22, 2013

Rene Soucy, 86, formerly of Lemoyne, died Sunday, September 22, 2013 in Manor Care Carlisle. He was a retired Inventory Manager for the former Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Hampden Twp. and a WWII Navy Veteran. Rene was born in Woonsocket, RI to the late Adelard and Eva (Gelinas) Soucy. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer E. Soucy of...

Norman M. Woldorf

Norman M. Woldorf

Sep 21, 2013

Norman M. Woldorf, M.D., 75, of Susquehanna Twp. died Saturday, September 21, 2013. He was an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist who practiced in Central PA for over forty years. Dr. Woldorf was born in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Yeadon High School, in Yeadon, PA. He then attended Haverford College, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts with Honors...

Udine C. (Parthermer) Folk

Udine C. (Parthermer) Folk

Sep 21, 2013

Udine C. (Parthermer) Folk, 87, formerly of New Cumberland, died Saturday, September 21, 2013 in her residence in Bethany Village West. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Cumberland; Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library; and the Civic Club of New Cumberland. She was a Holy Spirit Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer and enjoyed music and flowers....

David  C. Sims

David C. Sims

Sep 19, 2013

David C. Sims, 88, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at home in Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg. Born in 1924 in Erie, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Frederick and Mary Magdalene Sims. David Sims was a wonderful father and a devoted family man. He loved the outdoors, especially hiking the Appalachian Trail and exploring Acadia National Park....

Kyung (Karl)  Joo Tark

Kyung (Karl) Joo Tark

Sep 15, 2013

Kyung (Karl) Joo Tark, 92, of New Cumberland, died Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Holy Spirit Hospital, E. Pennsboro Twp. He was the retired owner and operator of Boundry Cab Corporation, New York City. He had Bachelor of Science Degrees in Engineering and Math and completed Post Graduate Studies at MIT. He was an active member of both Market Square...

Norma Elaine Pearson

Norma Elaine Pearson

Sep 12, 2013

Norma Elaine Pearson, 80, of Allendale, Camp Hill, died Thursday, September 12, 2013 in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. She was born in Grangeville, ID to the late Jude and Reba (Gardner) Smith and was an incredibly devoted mother and military wife, serving as Officer’s Wives’ leader at many of the locations where her husband was stationed. Elaine was...

James  Michael Bowman

James Michael Bowman

Sep 11, 2013

James Michael Bowman, 62, of Boca Raton, FL, previously of Middletown, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Delray Medical Center. He was a server at Abe and Louie’s Restaurant. He was a graduate of Middletown High School, Lock Haven University, and received his MS in Community Counseling from Shippensburg University. He was an avid bicyclist, who did many charity rides...

Tiffany  L.  Brandt-Ireland

Tiffany L. Brandt-Ireland

Sep 8, 2013

"Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what." Tiffany L. Brandt-Ireland, 33, of New Cumberland, died Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Harrisburg Hospital after a long-term battle with diabetes. She had most recently worked for PHEAA in Harrisburg and had previously worked for Children's Home of...

William R. Keckler, Sr.

William R. Keckler, Sr.

Sep 8, 2013

William R. Keckler, Sr., 77, of Manchester, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, September 8, 2013. He was a devoted husband and father; a meat cutter by trade; and a Pastor who shared the Gospel of Christ every chance he had including Pastoring Bethel Bible Church, Siddonsburg Rd., Mechanicsburg, Camp Site Evangelism, and convalescent homes in Lewisberry and Dallastown...

Donna K. Sozanski

Donna K. Sozanski

Sep 8, 2013

Donna K. Sozanski, 64, of Fairview Twp., Lewisberry, died Sunday, September 8, 2013, at the home of her daughter, Traci A. Ziegelmeier of Etters. She retired as a Special Claims Examiner for Capital Blue Cross, Lemoyne. Born on March 4, 1949, in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Mary (Galaskewicz) Mullaly. She was...

Mark E.  Hilbert

Mark E. Hilbert

Sep 7, 2013

Mark E. Hilbert, 85, of Upper Allen Twp., Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Manor Care, Carlisle. He retired as a Real Estate Appraiser and owner/operator of Mark Hilbert and Associates, Mechanicsburg; a WWII Army veteran; a member of VFW Post 7530, Lower Allen Twp.; West Shore Elks Lodge 2257, Camp Hill. Born on March 21, 1928, he was...

Elmer E. "Herk" Busler

Elmer E. "Herk" Busler

Sep 5, 2013

Elmer E. “Herk” Busler, 75, of Mechanicsburg, died Thursday, September 05, 2013 in his residence. He was retired from Quaker Oats Corporation, Shiremanstown where he worked for over 43 years. He was a former employee of the P.I.A.A., a former wrestling coach at Cedar Cliff High School and New Cumberland Junior High in the West Shore School District and was...

Joseph  P. Moore

Joseph P. Moore

Sep 5, 2013

Joseph P. Moore, 56, of Hampden Twp., Mechanicsburg succumbed to cancer on Thursday, September 5, 2013 in the comfort of his home. Joe was a proud father, loving fiancé and loyal friend and family member to many. Joe committed his entire professional career to Land O’Lakes, where he developed life-long friendships with both coworkers and customers. His passion for managing...

Patrick  E.  Ryan

Patrick E. Ryan

Aug 30, 2013

Patrick E. Ryan, 44, of Lower Allen Twp, after a courageous battle with Melanoma, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013. Patrick was born July 6, 1969 in Pittsburgh to Merle H. and Joyce M. Ryan of Fairview Twp. Surviving in addition to his parents is his very loving and devoted wife of three years, Michelle L. (Updegraff) Ryan; and adorable...

Mary Ellen Horning

Mary Ellen Horning

Aug 26, 2013

Mary Ellen Horning, 83, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of New Cumberland, died Monday, August 26, 2013 at Messiah Village, Upper Allen Twp. She was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland. She enjoyed walking, gardening, and her dogs and was always involved in her children’s and grandchildren’s athletic events. She was born May 25, 1930 in York to the late...

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