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...
"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...
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, 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, 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, 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, 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...
Evelyn Vida Manning Withington, 85, died peacefully on August 24, 2013 in Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born March 30, 1928 in Halifax, Pennsylvania. Evelyn grew up in the Red Hill area north of Dauphin, PA and resided there until her marriage. Evelyn was a proud graduate of the Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1949. She...
Mark Cleveland Bitting Jr., 87, of New Cumberland, died peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2013 in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. surrounded by his loving family. He was the retired owner/operator of Mark C. Bitting, Inc., two way radio communications sales and service in New Cumberland and co-founder and former owner of Summit Communications, Inc., Fairview Twp., the tower...
Paul L. Himes, Jr., 53, of Duncannon died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. He worked at Ames True Temper in Harrisburg. A hard worker, he enjoyed building and riding motorcycles, working around his house, and especially enjoyed his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley E. Stephenson and sister, Lisa A. Hoffman....
Duncan F. Swett, Jr., 83, of Camp Hill, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. He was a Sales Representative for Lewis Industries, Harrisburg and a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church, Camp Hill; and a former member of the former Blue Mountain Golf Club, Harrisburg...
Doris J. “Dorre” Kauffman, 81, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Sunday, August 18, 2013, at her home. She was a beautician and the retired owner/operator of Dorre's Beauty Salon, Reeser's Summit, New Cumberland; attended Grace Baptist Church of Lewisberry; a member of the Glitzie Gals of the Red Hatters; a published poet and a folk artist; enjoyed gardening, antiques...
Daniel G. Anderson of Camp Hill, age 67, son of the late Wesley D. Anderson and Erma B. Anderson, passed away August 17, 2013 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born October 7, 1945 in Paterson, N.J. He graduated from Marple-Newtown High School, class of 1963. He had planned on attending his 50th reunion this fall. He was...
Charles H. “Chuck” Cameron, 58, of Lewisberry, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 in Harrisburg Hospital. He was a retired Brick Mason for Kenneth Frazier Masonry, Dillsburg; a 1973 graduate of Camp Hill High School; an avid coin collector; and attended Bowmansdale Church of God. He was a Parent at Large for the Aquatic Cub of the West Shore and ran...
Audrey Jean Lacklin, 62, of Elizabethville died Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Lower Paxton Twp. She was a bartender at Gratz VFW Post 2385. She loved reading books, playing slots and cards, and enjoying her pool. She was born August 3, 1951 in Detroit, MI to the late Al and Elaine (Carreyn) Stefani. She is survived...
Charles R. “Chuck” Stailey, Sr., 64, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp., a native of Lewistown, died Friday at Lebanon VA Medical Center. A 1967 graduate of Lewistown High School, he was an Army, Air Force National Guard, and Marine Corp Veteran of the Vietnam War, he was retired from the United States Postal Service and previously worked at the former...
Daniel V. Nardone, 58, of Harrisburg, formerly of Camp Hill died Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Lower Paxton Twp. He was a Mechanical Engineer at FCI Electronics, Etters and Adjunct Professor at York College. He graduated Suma Cum Laude from Lehigh University in 1977. He was a member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Pi...
Robert E. McCreary, 74, of Highland Estates, Camp Hill, died Sunday, August 4, 2013 surrounded by his loving family in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He was the owner/operator of McCreary Residential Remodeling & Repairs; a 1958 graduate of New Cumberland High School; a member of the New Cumberland Olde Towne Assn. and the Harrisburg Senators Fan Club; and...
Mildred L. Rudy, 84, of Etters, died Saturday, August 3, 2013 in Select Specialty Hospital, Harrisburg. She was a member of Paddletown St. Paul United Methodist Church, Etters and enjoyed walking and baking. Mildred was born in Royalton to the late Clayton and Emma (Ridley) Tennis. She is survived by her husband Stewart E. Rudy; a son Brian E. and...
Edna M. Keister, 67, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Friday, August 2, 2013, in her residence with her family at her side. She finished her nursing career as a Registered Nurse at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown; a Captain in the U.S. Army Nurses Corps and served ten years in the U.S. Army Reserve; a Senior Tax Preparer for...