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.

Thomas H. "Big Daddy" Pechart

Thomas H. "Big Daddy" Pechart

Sep 28, 2023



Thomas H. “Big Daddy” Pechart, 66, of Dover passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Tom was a Snowcat Groomsman for Roundtop Mountain Resort.  He was well known for his favorite saying: “Every Day is a Good Day, Brother!”  He enjoyed spending time with his family the most....

Robert H.C. Lisse

Robert H.C. Lisse

Sep 26, 2023

 

Robert H. C. Lisse, 95, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in Viva Senior Living, Harrisburg.

Bob was born in Harrisburg, PA, the son of the late Karl and Maude (Daniels) Lisse.  He was a retired Principal at the New Cumberland Junior High School, West Shore School District with more than 32 years of...

William W. Nelson

William W. Nelson

Sep 26, 2023

William W. Nelson, age 90, died peacefully at his home in Camp Hill on September 26 with his family at his side.

Bill was a graduate of Lititz High School; born in Elm, PA on April 25, 1933 to the late William K. and Mary B. (Weber) Nelson. He was married to Eleanor (Steffy) Nelson, his high school sweetheart, for...

Marla Irene Wooditch

Marla Irene Wooditch

Sep 25, 2023

 

Marla Irene Wooditch, 70, of New Cumberland died Monday, September 25, 2023 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg.

She worked many years as a Bartender and Server at Gullifty's, The Jolly Coppersmith, Cumberland Tavern, Coach's Corner & Carnahans restaurant.  Most recently she worked for Driveline Merchandising.  She enjoyed baking, scrabble, and puzzles. A loving and wonderful mother & grandmother,...

Staff Sergeant John R. Henninger, Jr.

Staff Sergeant John R. Henninger, Jr.

Sep 24, 2023

 

Staff Sergeant John R. Henninger, Sr., US Army, Ret., 78, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Harrisburg and Colorado Springs, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 in UPMC West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp.

In addition to his military career, John was a well-known Master Floorcovering Installer for more than 40 years. He spent his career teaching others his craft in...

Kenneth D. Wickham

Kenneth D. Wickham

Sep 24, 2023

Kenneth D. Wickham, 94, formerly of Enola, passed away on the morning of Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg. He was the son of the late William G. and Ruth E. (Sorn) Wickham, born on July 19, 1929 in Cleveland.

Ken was born and raised in Cuyahoga County, OH, graduating from John Adams High School (Class of 1947)....

Kristy Kay Werner

Kristy Kay Werner

Sep 24, 2023

 

Kristy Kay (Deckman) Werner, 67, of Mechanicsburg died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at VibraLife in Mechanicsburg after recent health struggles. 

A 1973 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, she was a retired Proof Operator at Pennsylvania State Bank and prior to that, worked at PNC Bank for many years.  She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Lemoyne. ...

Curtis Eugene Nissly

Curtis Eugene Nissly

Sep 23, 2023

 

CURTIS EUGENE NISSLY (57) of Weeki Wachee, Florida passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

He was born in Upland, California on January 4, 1966 and raised in Africa (Kenya and Zambia) where he graduated from Rift Valley Academy in 1985. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in 1985. After serving his country in...

Linda A. Modica

Linda A. Modica

Sep 21, 2023

Linda A. Modica, 76, of Harrisburg, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital, Lower Paxton Township. Born on November 3, 1946 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late S.C. and Caroline (Gordineer) Modica.

Linda was a graduate of Central Dauphin High School and retired from the PA Department of Revenue, Harrisburg. She also...

Candy McDaniel

Candy McDaniel

Sep 20, 2023

Merry "Candy" McDaniel, 79, of Camp Hill, PA, passed away on September 20, 2023. She was born on August 10, 1944, in California and then grew up in Texas.

Candy was a talented artist, specializing in painting and stained glass. She also had a passion for collecting Scherenschnitte, a form of paper cutting art. She showcased her talent as a...

Diane C. Brokenshire

Diane C. Brokenshire

Sep 18, 2023

 

Diane C. Brokenshire, of New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 in Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg.

She was a retired manager with AT&T and a graduate of Muhlenberg High School, Muhlenberg, PA and Goucher College, Towson, MD.  She was an active member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Camp Hill where she served on various committees and established the...

Elizabeth L. Walton

Elizabeth L. Walton

Sep 17, 2023

 

Elizabeth L. Walton, 68, of Lower Allen Twp., New Cumberland, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer, at home with her husband and daughter at her side.

Betsy retired as a clerk for the Commonwealth of PA, Office of the Comptroller.

Born on September 20, 1954, in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Kathleen...

Boyd J. Quigley

Boyd J. Quigley

Sep 16, 2023

 

Boyd J. Quigley, 91, of Camp Hill, died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp.

He retired from E.I. Dupont, Camp Hill, as a Cable Assembly and Purchasing Supervisor. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland, and a member of the Keystone Capital Chorus.

Born on December 19,...

John G. Hanna, Jr.

John G. Hanna, Jr.

Sep 16, 2023

John G. Hanna Jr. 95, of the Church of God Home, Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at his residence.

He retired as a commercial loan officer for the former Dauphin Deposit Bank, Harrisburg; a member of VFW Post 6704, Mechanicsburg, American Legion Post 109, Mechanicsburg, and a 50 year member of Masonic Lodge #302, (Mechanicsburg)....

Patricia J. Glancey

Patricia J. Glancey

Sep 14, 2023

Patricia J. Glancey, 99, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, while living at The Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill. She was the daughter of the late Herbert V. and Frances (LaBar) Abel, born on May 22, 1924, in Philadelphia.

Patricia served in the United States Navy during WWII, where she met her husband, a...

Anne Marie Walsh

Anne Marie Walsh

Sep 12, 2023

Anne Marie Walsh, 88, of 26 Meadow Dr, Green Lane Farms, Camp Hill, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp. 

She was a substitute teacher with the West Shore School District, a graduate of Holy Family High School, New Bedford, MA and earned her BS in Education from Bridgewater State Teachers College, Bridgewater,...

Margery L. Hempt

Margery L. Hempt

Sep 12, 2023

 

Margery L. Hempt, 70, of New Cumberland, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp.

She retired as a platform manager for the former NAVSUP, Hampden Twp. where she had received a lifetime career achievement award. Margery enjoyed Bunko and hanging out with her Bunko friends. In her younger years, she...

Charles Allen Jacoby

Charles Allen Jacoby

Sep 10, 2023

 

Charles Allen Jacoby was born on February 18, 1940 in the Carlisle Hospital to Arthur & Mae Jacoby, and passed into Eternal Life on September 10, 2023 at Homeland Center in Harrisburg.  Chuck was a proud ‘Bubbler’ having graduated from Boiling Springs High School class of 1958. He also was a B.S. graduate from Elizabethtown College and retired from...

Linda Jane (Leiser) Springer

Linda Jane (Leiser) Springer

Sep 9, 2023

 

Linda Jane (Leiser) Springer, 75, of Mechanicsburg died Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Silver Spring Personal Care Home with her family by her side.

A graduate of Cedar Cliff High School and Penn State University, she was a retired Inventory Specialist from Stabler Company, Harrisburg. For the past eight summers, Linda worked for the Harrisburg Area River Boat Society...

Clara E. Weigard

Clara E. Weigard

Sep 8, 2023

 

Clara E. Weigard, 99, of Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg died Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Village. 

A homemaker and mother, she was a longtime member of Shiremanstown United Methodist Church.

She was born November 10, 1923 in Crossroads to the late John and Florence (Keesey) Hershner.  She was the widow of Frederick Leroy Weigard and preceded in death...

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