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This is a collection of obituaries for New Cumberland, Camp Hill, Lemoyne, Mechanicsburg, Etters, York Haven, Harrisburg, Wormleysburg, Lewisberry, Enola and Central PA area.
Rocco "Rocky" A. Ortenzio
Oct 26, 2024
Rocco “Rocky” A. Ortenzio, a pioneer in physical therapy, local philanthropist and loving husband and family man, passed away on Oct. 26, surrounded by family. He was 91.
Born in Steelton, PA to Filomena and Roscoe Ortenzio, he was the last of six children. After graduating from Harrisburg Catholic High School (now Bishop McDevitt), where he excelled in the sports of...
Betty Jane Myers
Oct 25, 2024
Betty Jane Myers, 101, of Lewisberry, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Transitions Skilled Nursing, Duncannon. One of eleven children, she was the last living child of the late John and Lillian (Monroe) Ehman, born on April 30, 1923, in New Cumberland.
A graduate of the former New Cumberland High School, Betty had an eye for detail and took...
Diana Lee Lilley
Oct 25, 2024
Diana Lee Lilley, 71, of Highspire, died Friday, October 25, 2024 at Oak Hill Village Center for Rehabilitation, Middletown.
She was a playful, caring, giving, and loving person. She loved her family unconditionally and with all her heart. She enjoyed serving and catering to others needs, giving blankets to the homeless, and was always willing to share her time and listen...
MSgt (R) Garland Strickland
Oct 24, 2024
MSgt (R) Garland Strickland, 89, of New Cumberland died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg.
Garland retired in 1974 from the United States Air Force after serving 20 years. After retirement, he owned a hog farm in California where he helped FFA and 4-H children by providing piglets for them to raise. Along with his wife Barbara,...
Robert L. Sweeney
Oct 23, 2024
Robert L. Sweeney, 91, of Mechanicsburg died Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at The Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill.
He was a retired Railroad Engineer with thirty-eight years of service from Erie Lackawanna / Conrail. He then went to work for Landrover of Harrisburg for twenty years re-retiring at the age of eighty-three. An enthusiastic member of AHSTC: Austin Healey Sports...
Albert L. Maksel
Oct 22, 2024
Albert L. Maksel, 77, of New Cumberland, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, while at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Township. He was the son of the late Albert and Genevieve (Zalewski) Maksel, born on September 13, 1947, in New Haven, CT.
A 1965 graduate of the former Ashley/Sugar Notch High School, Luzerne...
Angeleena Maria Romeo
Oct 21, 2024
Angeleena Maria Romeo, 57, of Lemoyne, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. She was the daughter of Sandra (Wagner) Powers and the late Eugene Powers, born on August 20, 1967, in Baltimore, MD.
Angeleena never considered work to be the focus of her life; rather, she took pride in raising her...
Juanita Gail (Hooper) Romberger
Oct 21, 2024
Juanita Gail (Hooper) Romberger passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Lewisberry on October 21, 2024. She was born on October 14, 1946, in Huntingdon, PA and lived in Mt. Union, PA until her parents relocated their young family to Harrisburg, PA where she attended school, up to and including the 10th grade, at John Harris High...
Tara M. Hocker
Oct 19, 2024
Tara M. Hocker, 46, of Camp Hill died Saturday, October 19, 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.
Tara was an avid reader with one of her favorite series being Harry Potter and enjoyed reading any place she could. Her love for her community did not fall short as a result as she was a former member of the Lady’s Auxiliary at American...
Eleanor Bachmeier Young
Oct 17, 2024
Eleanor Bachmeier Young, 92, a long-time resident of West Hanover Township, Harrisburg, died Oct 17, 2024 at Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg. She was born in Allentown, daughter of the late William C. and Ruth Bachmeier. Eleanor is predeceased by her husband David M. Young (2010), and brothers Donald E. Bachmeier and William C. Bachmeier, Jr. She is survived by children David...
Edmund G. Clingan
Oct 17, 2024
Edmund G. Clingan, 89, formerly of Dover, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was the son of the late Roy Clingan and Mary Jo (Harlacher) Fishburn, born on February 21, 1935, in Harrisburg.
He was a 1954 graduate of the former New Cumberland High School and spent his entire working career as a truck driver. He would ultimately retire...
Harry L. Bowers
Oct 17, 2024
Harry L. Bowers, 84, of Etters, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Harry and Ruth (Hoopes) Bowers, born on New Year’s Eve, 1939, in Harrisburg.
He spent his early years in Harrisburg where he attended John Harris High School before moving to New Cumberland his senior year....
Rosemary Rita Lashendock
Oct 17, 2024
Rosemary Rita (Novasecku, Wagner) Lashendock began her first of 86 journeys around the sun on January 24, 1938. She was the younger of two girls born to Katherine Pilsits and John Novasecku of Steelton, Pa. Raised amongst a large extended family—the love of family defined her life. As a loving daughter and sister, a privileged few called her Butch, the...
David Joseph Gaiski
Oct 17, 2024
David Joseph Gaiski, 69 of Harrisburg died Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.
A 1972 graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, he was a retired Diesel Mechanic having worked for several trucking companies in the area. He was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying his own plane from Capital City Airport. Dave was a dog...
Margaret E. "Peg" Warmkessel
Oct 16, 2024
Margaret E. (Peg) Warmkessel, 95, of Homeland Center, Harrisburg, formerly of New Cumberland and Shiremanstown, died Wednesday, October 16th at Homeland Center.
She was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Cumberland and worked for many years in the savings department at Harris Savings and Loan Association before retiring in 1991. Previously she had worked as a stenographer...
Jack Joseph Dietrich
Oct 13, 2024
Jack Joseph Dietrich, 78, of Dover, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Harold J. and Gladys M. (Prowell) Dietrich, born on May 16, 1946, in Etters.
Jack would remain in York County all his life. Jack was a good hardworking man and was self-employed...
Sandra Jean Fabian
Oct 12, 2024
Sandra Jean Fabian, 76, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Mechanicsburg on August 14, 1948 to the late Arthur E. and E. Maxine (Bell) Grove.
After graduating from Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School in 1966, she went on to work as a secretary for multiple employers, including...
William Charles Dethlefs, Jr.
Oct 12, 2024
William “Bill” Dethlefs, 82, of Exton, Pennsylvania, passed away in his home on October 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter.
Born on February 20, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bill was the second oldest child of William Charles Dethlefs, Sr., and Mary Regina Bradley. He grew up in Dormont alongside his three siblings – Mary Isabel, James, and...
Kevin Michael Kummerlen
Oct 12, 2024
Kevin Michael Kummerlen, a beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on October 12, 2024, as a result of a tragic accident. Born on May 22, 1978, in Harrisburg, PA, Kevin grew up in Newberry Township and most recently lived in Lewisberry and Dauphin, PA, where he leaves behind cherished memories in the hearts of his family and...
Gabriel Khawnghawng Lasap
Oct 10, 2024
Gabriel Khawnghawng Lasap, 58, of Harrisburg passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He was born on October 12, 1965 in Myanmar to the Late Stephen Hkawng and Sophia Yang.
Gabriel is survived by his wife, Mary Jahkawn; four children, Charles Khawng , Teresa Lasap, Maryjoseph Lasap, and Ester Lasap; and siblings, Donald Lum, Jerome...
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