Obituaries

Jul 16, 2014

Paul Werner Tafel, 87, of Allendale, Lower Allen Twp., passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Above all else, Paul was a loving, loyal, and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He had a terrific sense of humor and wit, a kind, humble, and grateful spirit, and never had a bad word to say about anyone. He was...

Jul 16, 2014

Wade P. Rothermel, 46 of Harrisburg died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at his home. He was a .Net Web Developer for Computer Aid, Inc. He spent his adolescent years in the Hershey area and Bonaire. He attended the International School in Manila, Philippines and graduated from Lower Dauphin High School in 1986. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State...

Jul 15, 2014

Donald L. Farber, 71, entered into eternal rest July 15, 2014 at home. Donald was born July 4, 1943 in Altoona, PA to the late Donald C. and Alice (Bragonier) Farber. Donald has three sisters and three brothers. Donald served four years in the Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis on the USS Monrovia, APA-31 as a cook. He worked...

Jul 14, 2014

Robert Thomas Straitiff, 60, of New Cumberland, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, July 14, 2014, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He was a 1971 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School and owner of Bob Straitiff’s Home Improvement. Bob’s main goal in life was to tell others about Jesus. Born on October 16th, 1953, he was...

Jul 14, 2014

Louis E. Smith, 89, of Lemoyne, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 in Messiah Village, Upper Allen Twp. He was a retired Administrative Assistant to the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, Commonwealth of PA and a WWII U.S. Marine Corp veteran. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Lemoyne; Lowther Manor Lodge 781, F&AM, Camp Hill; Harrisburg...

Jul 12, 2014

Kenneth W. Duckett, 90, of Bethany Village West, died Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Holy Spirit Hospital. A WWII Army Veteran, he was retired as Curator of Special Collection from the University of Oregon. He was the author of three books, one of which won his profession’s highest award and was used as college text. He enjoyed gardening. He was...

Jul 12, 2014

Mary Ann (Dolbin) Myers, 76, of Camp Hill and formerly of New Cumberland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 12, 2014 in her residence. She was born in Harrisburg to the late Ralph and Mary (Marshall) Dolbin and was a 1955 graduate of William Penn High School, Harrisburg where she was the cheerleading captain. She was a member of the...

Jul 10, 2014

Nancy Newcomer Catlin, 74, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of New Cumberland, died Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Messiah Village, Upper Allen Twp. Born on May 8th, 1940, Nancy was the daughter of the late George B. and Edna M. (Wittlinger) Newcomer. She was the widow of Kenneth E. Catlin who predeceased her on September 27, 1992. She retired as the...

Jul 10, 2014

Eva E. (Parthemer) Cornman, 84, of Church of God Home, Carlisle, and formerly of New Cumberland, died Thursday, July 10, 2014, at her home. She was a member of the New Cumberland First Church of God. Born on March 18th, 1930, in Fairview Twp., she was the daughter of late J. Ralph and Hazel S. (Orris) Parthemer. She was the...

Jul 9, 2014

Robert (Bob) L. Redding, Jr., passed away at the age of 63 on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at his home. He was the retired Vice President of Irwin Associates in Harrisburg. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and its Praise Team, choir, served as a Soloist, facilitated Disciples 1-4 for ten years, and taught bible study classes....

Jul 8, 2014

Pamela Ann Shradley, 40, of Etters, died Tuesday, July 8th, 2014, at the hospital. She was born in Camp Hill on February 28th, 1974, and she was the daughter of Wilbur R. Jr. and Mary Lou (Hollerbush) Jones of York Haven. She graduated from Redland High School in 1992; earned an Associates Degree from Harrisburg Area Community College; and a...

Jul 7, 2014

Francis J. Snyder, 83, of New Cumberland, died Monday, July 7, 2014, at home. He retired from the New Cumberland Post Office as a Letter Carrier; a member of the National Assn. of Letter Carriers, Local Chapter #500; a Navy veteran of the Korean War; a member of Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, New Cumberland; a life member of V.F.W....

Jul 6, 2014

Flossie Stouffer, 101, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 due to complications from a hip fracture. She was a retired cashier for the former A & P Grocery Store, Enola; a member of the Capital City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star; a member of the Willard-Waterman Chapter of the Order of the Amaranth; a member...

Jul 6, 2014

G. David Kindig, 77, of Grantville died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Community General Osteopathic Hospital. He was a retired salesman. He was inducted into the PA Sports Hall of Fame in May of 1992. He was a member of Perseverance Lodge No. 21, F&AM, Harrisburg, Zembo Shrine and its Shepherds Unit, The Hershey Shrine Club, Lancaster County Shrine Club,...

Jul 6, 2014

Helen C. (Schropp) Heitmueller, 76, of Etters, York County, died Sunday, July 6, 2014 in her residence. She was a retired Rural Letter Carrier in Wellsville, a former school bus driver for the West Shore School District, a member of Yocumtown Church of God, past president of National Rural Letter Carriers Association of York County and a graduate of Solanco...

Jul 5, 2014

Cori Elizabeth Sisti 23, of Mechanicsburg died Saturday July 5th 2014 in Newberry Township. She was a senior Customer Service Rep for United Concordia. She loved to cook and bake and created some of the most beautiful cakes you've ever seen. She was a 2009 graduate of Cedar Cliff HS. She loved her family and friends with all her heart....

Jul 4, 2014

Albert J. McCullough, 85, of Camp Hill, died Friday, July 4, 2014 in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He was a retired Office Manager for Shaull Equipment & Supply Co., Lemoyne and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War era. He was a member of Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, New Cumberland; the American Legion for more...

Jul 3, 2014

Elizabeth (Betty) Bulota, 90, formerly of Camp Hill passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 in her residence at Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg, PA. Born on October 21, 1923 in Elkins, West Virginia to Elizabeth and W.E. Hedges, Betty graduated from G W High School in Alexandria, VA, attended Madison College in VA, and earned a BS in Retail Management from...

Jun 26, 2014

Jun 25, 2014

William I. McFadden, 73, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Wednesday, June 25th, 2014, at Harrisburg Hospital. He retired as a Financial Analyst for the Commonwealth of PA, Public Utility Commission; an Air Force Veteran having served during the Viet Nam War; a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland; the New Cumberland Boating and Fishing Club; Knights Of...