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.

Esther B. Arnold

Esther B. Arnold

Jun 8, 2023

 

Esther B. Arnold, 92, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 in Camp Hill Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation.

She was a retired Management Assistant for Training and Development with Defense Distribution Region East, Fairview Twp.  Esther was past president of the Camp Hill Woman’s Club and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church parish, Mechanicsburg.  She...

Robert E. Hoffmaster

Robert E. Hoffmaster

Jun 7, 2023

Robert E. Hoffmaster, 78, of New Cumberland died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at his home.

He was an Air Force Veteran. He was a retired Highway Inspector from PENNDOT.  He enjoyed meeting up with friends and buddies at Boomerang Bar and Grill; family get togethers around the pool where he was known as the pizza man. In his youth he...

Richard F. Dissinger, II

Richard F. Dissinger, II

Jun 7, 2023

Richard F. Dissinger, II, 80, of Dillsburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in UPMC West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp., PA.

He was a retired librarian with the City of Philadelphia Free Library.  Richard was a graduate of Temple University, Philadelphia, loved running, and has finally run his last race.

Richard was born in Harrisburg, the son of...

Wanda (Keener) Lighty

Wanda (Keener) Lighty

Jun 6, 2023

 

Wanda K. Lighty, 90, of Lewisberry, passed away peacefully on June 6 in Harrisburg Hospital. Born in McVeytown, she was the daughter of the late Warren A. and Cuma L. (Harshbarger) Keener.

She was a 1950 graduate of McVeytown Oliver High School, and following graduation moved to Elizabethtown, where she worked at the Masonic Homes as an LPN.

While...

Bishop Macram Max Gassis

Bishop Macram Max Gassis

Jun 4, 2023

 

Bishop Macram Max Gassis, 84, Emeritus Bishop of El-Obeid and Darfur Diocese, Sudan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023, in his residence in Mechanicsburg, PA in the U.S. surrounded by his loving family.

Bishop Gassis was born in Khartoum, Sudan, the son of the late Max Gassis and Fahima Girgis.  He professed in 1957, was ordained priest...

Keith Schmidt

Keith Schmidt

Jun 3, 2023

 

Keith Eric Schmidt, 40, of Etters, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was the son of Edward John Schmidt, Sr. and the late Ann Louise (Willard) Schmidt, born on March 17, 1983 in New Brunswick, NJ.

Relocating to Central PA, Keith would graduate from Mechanicsburg Area High School (Class of 2002) before earning an associate degree from...

Daniel Rush

Daniel Rush

Jun 3, 2023

 

Daniel David Rush, 52, of Lemoyne, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. Born on May 9, 1971 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he was the only child (of 10) to have been born overseas.

Daniel was a talented artist and athlete in his youth, graduating from St. Helena...

Christopher Shane Lee

Christopher Shane Lee

May 31, 2023

 

Christopher Shane Lee, 70, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, into the arms of his loving heavenly Father, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  Chris, as he was lovingly known, was born on June 8, 1952, in Taipei, Taiwan.

He immigrated to the United States to further his education and gained citizenship in 1990. ...

Joseph Alan Waiwada

Joseph Alan Waiwada

May 27, 2023

 

Joseph Alan Waiwada, 57, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died May 27, 2023, at his home.

Born on May 29, 1965, in East Pennsboro Twp., he was preceded in death by his father Joseph Waiwada, his mother Marie (Musselman) Waiwada, a sister, Kathy R. Waiwada, and a nephew.

Joe, known as ‘Big Show’ by his coworkers, was an employee...

Henry Casimir Daniels, Jr.

Henry Casimir Daniels, Jr.

May 27, 2023

 

Henry Casimir Daniels, Jr., 69, of Fairview Twp., Lewisberry, died Saturday, May 27, 2023, at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. Hank was born in Geisinger Hospital, Danville, on August 30, 1953, the son of the late Henry Casimir Daniels, Sr., and Mary (Fasolka) Daniels.

He grew up in Marion Heights and attended Mt. Carmel Area High School, graduating in 1971....

Mary M. Koller

Mary M. Koller

May 26, 2023

Mary M. Koller, 83, formerly of New Cumberland, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Bethany Village, with her daughter by her side.

She was a retired employee of Pathmark, Harrisburg, PA. 

Mary found her first love, Mike, the last horse retired from the Harrisburg Police Department, during her teen years.  Shortly after she found her second and everlasting love Paul.

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Dr. George Reily Moffitt, Jr.

Dr. George Reily Moffitt, Jr.

May 25, 2023

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Moffitt home, New Cumberland, on Sunday, August 6th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please provide an act of kindness in honor of George or donate to your favorite charity.

 

Dr. George Reily Moffitt, Jr., who treated thousands of Pennsylvanians for heart ailments over the course...

Margaret E. Ruff

Margaret E. Ruff

May 24, 2023

Margaret E. “Maggie” Ruff, 76, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 while living at Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare, Harrisburg. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Holmes) Raffensberger, born on September 13, 1946 in Harrisburg.A 1964 graduate of East Pennsboro High School, Enola, she would dive right...

Royce Haas

Royce Haas

May 24, 2023

Our family would like to express our warmest thanks and gratitude to everyone who attended our father’s memorial service last week, and to all who gifted flowers, trees and made generous charitable donations in his honor. We were humbled by the turnout, and the heartwarming stories you shared with us during his memorial service were a true reflection of his...

Kyran Jacob Joubert

Kyran Jacob Joubert

May 23, 2023

Kyran Jacob Joubert, son of Hannah Keefer and Alberto Joubert Jr. passed away on May 23, 2023. Although he was present on Earth for only two days, Kyran defied all odds and left an indelible legacy in the hearts of all who cared for him.

Kyran is greeted in Heaven by his Grandmother Kim Houser-Keefer, along with his Great Grandfather...

Carol L. Robertson

Carol L. Robertson

May 23, 2023

Carol L. Robertson, 76, of Mechanicsburg died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital. 

A 1965 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, she worked as a Proof Operator at both the former CCNB and former Dauphin Deposit Banks.  She was a former member of Christian Life Assembly where she also volunteered in the office.  She enjoyed...

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" McLuckie

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" McLuckie

May 23, 2023

 

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” McLuckie, 69, of Lewisberry., passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

She was a Registered Nurse, retired from Partners in Women’s Health, Harrisburg and currently a Supervisor with Oak Hill Village Retirement, Middletown.  Cindy was a graduate of both Mt. Union High School and Polyclinic School of Nursing, Harrisburg.  She was a...

Jane A. McCreary

Jane A. McCreary

May 22, 2023

 

Jane A. McCreary, 96, formerly of New Cumberland, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Gardens of West Shore, East Pennsboro Twp.

She was born on Friday, July 23, 1926, in Newberry Twp., the daughter of the late Paul T. and Mary S. (Brumbaugh) McCreary. She was also preceded in death by a sister and a brother, Helen L....

Virginia (Ginny) L. Wilson

Virginia (Ginny) L. Wilson

May 21, 2023

Virginia (Ginny) L. Wilson, a resident of Middletown Home in Middletown, formerly of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023.  She was born on December 27, 1930, in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Edwin Putt and Mary (Zeigler) Putt.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Wilson, and son Charles Wilson.  She is survived...

MSgt Kurt Everett Henderson

MSgt Kurt Everett Henderson

May 20, 2023

 

Master Sgt Kurt Everett Henderson, US Air Force, Retired, aged 70, of Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, May 20, 2023. 

He served in support of Desert Shield/Storm/Calm during the Gulf War. He was the recipient of numerous honors including the Air Force and Army Commendation Medals, National Defense SVC Medal, AF Expeditionary Medal, South West SVC Medal, Overseas Short Tour...

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