Richard Michael Cook
Oct 20, 2023
Richard Michael “Mike” Cook, 69, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 in Spring Creek Rehabilitation, Harrisburg.
He was retired from New York Wire, York, PA and was an avid bowler.
Mike was born in Chambersburg, PA, the son of Winifred (Forthey) Cook of New Cumberland and the late Blain Cook. In addition to his...
Orvest Lloyd Knudsen
Oct 20, 2023
Orvest Lloyd Knudsen, 86, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 in Viva Senior Living, Harrisburg.
He was a retired state worker and enjoyed walking.
Orvest was born in Goldsboro, York County, PA, the son of the late Roy and Margaret (Toomey) Knudsen.
He was the widower of Luann E. (Byerly) Knudsen and is survived by...
Sara Catherine "Kay" Flynn
Oct 17, 2023
Sara C. “Kay” Flynn, 97, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Celebrations, Dillsburg.
Kay was born on December 1, 1925 in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of the late John Ross and Marie C. (Sweeney) Simonetti.
She was a 1943 graduate of William Penn High School and received her business training at Central PA...
Dorothy Lee Stahler
Oct 17, 2023
Dorothy Lee Stahler, 92, of Altamonte Springs Florida and formerly of New Cumberland, PA, went home to be with Jesus on October 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Dorothy was a bookkeeper with the water company in her previous hometown of New Cumberland. She was a member of the Women’s Aglow Fellowship where she was a Past President...
Lynn Marie Helmick
Oct 16, 2023
Lynn Marie Helmick, 72, of New Cumberland, PA passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Monday, October 16, 2023. She was the daughter of the late David and Betty (McManus) Helmick, born on September 30, 1951 in Uniontown.
She was a graduate of Albert Gallatin High School, Fayette County, PA, and retired from PPL Electric Utilities after 33 years...
Jim Lang
Oct 15, 2023
Jim Lang died at home in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Born in North Carolina on June 22, 1943, to James Hamilton Lang and Janet Ankeny Lang Smith, Jim grew up with ties to Ohio, Vermont, West Virginia and his beloved San Francisco. He and his surviving wife, Nina Elsohn, shared a love for fast cars,...
Marjorie "Marj" Ann Bicknell Shapiro
Oct 9, 2023
Marjorie Ann Bicknell Shapiro, 74, of Philadelphia, and formerly of Fairview Twp., Camp Hill died on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Thomas Jefferson Medical Center, Philadelphia.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English/Theater at Mundelein College, Chicago and a M. A, in Speech/Theater from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.
Marj was the owner and copywriter of Bicknell Creative,...
Sharon Lee Weaver
Oct 5, 2023
Sharon Lee Weaver, 80, of Lewisberry, died Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She retired as a contract analyst at the Commonwealth of PA, Dept. of Labor and Industry, Harrisburg. She was a member of Quickel Evangelical Lutheran Church, York, and the Ickesburg Lions Club. Sharon enjoyed crocheting, reading, and being an eccentric...
Steven R. Bock
Oct 5, 2023
Steven R. Bock, 65, of Camp Hill, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in his residence with his loving wife at his side following a long courageous nine-year battle with cancer.
He was an electrician with the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Electrical Services, Harrisburg; a member of IBEW Local 143, Harrisburg, Sons of the American Legion Post...
Francis Eugene Myers
Oct 5, 2023
Francis Eugene Myers, 79, of Lewisberry, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5th at home surrounded by his loving family.
Francis was born in Goldsboro to the late Reed and Mabel Myers. He was a member of Eberly’s Mill Church of God, a 1962 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, a life member of Fairview Township Fire Company and...
George Edwin Jefferies III, M.D.
Oct 2, 2023
Dr. George Edwin Jefferies III, 80, of New Cumberland, passed away on the morning of Monday, October 2, 2023 at Capitol Rehab & Healthcare Center, Harrisburg. Born on December 15, 1942 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late George E. and Mary (Chubb) Jefferies.
George was a graduate of Central Dauphin High School (Class of 1960) and would...
Revena M. Swope
Oct 1, 2023
Revena M. (Knoble) Swope, 84, of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill.
She was born in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late John Anthony and Revena (Thompson) Knoble and was the widow of Thomas Swope.
She is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren including Roman Wright, Aria Revena Taylor,...
Joan R. Sturgis
Sep 28, 2023
Joan R. Sturgis, 83, of Suffolk, VA, formerly of New Cumberland, PA, died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Lake Prince Woods Retirement Community, Suffolk, VA.
She was born October 4, 1939 in Camden, NJ to the late Wilmer D. and Ruth E. (Middleton) Blades. She was a National Honor Society member and an honors graduate of Woodrow Wilson High...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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. ...