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.

Eleanor L. "Sammi" Hellberg

Eleanor L. "Sammi" Hellberg

Apr 17, 2023

 

Eleanor L. “Sammi” Hellberg , 73, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023.  She was born May 12, 1949, in the Bellingham, WA area, and was adopted by Dr. Gunnar and Inger Draseth Hellberg when she was 3 days old.  She graduated high school in 1967, and she and Gunnar became members of the Mt. Baker, WA, ski patrol.  Eleanor moved...

Darrell Lynn Lucas

Darrell Lynn Lucas

Apr 15, 2023

 

Darrell Lynn Lucas, 73, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

He was a retired materials handler with DDSP Susquehanna, PA serving New Cumberland, Mechanicsburg and Letterkenny federal facilities.  Darrell was a U.S. Navy veteran, was a graduate of Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School and was a member of Calvary...

Marta Denise Hamme

Marta Denise Hamme

Apr 15, 2023

Marta Denise Hamme, 68, of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill with her loving family at her side.

Marta was a Social Studies teacher at Lemoyne Middle School in the West Shore School District for 34 years before retiring in 2014. She was a 1972 graduate of Cedar...

Anna Rebecca Krone

Anna Rebecca Krone

Apr 14, 2023

Anna Rebecca Krone, 94, of Sara Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle died Friday, April 14, 2023 at the home.

She was retired from the Operations Center of PNC Bank.

She was born November 23, 1928 in York Haven to the late John Matthew and Gerturde (Hoffman) Walton. She was also preceded in death by her son, Robert.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty...

Margaret L. "Peggy" Leicht

Margaret L. "Peggy" Leicht

Apr 13, 2023

Margaret L. “Peggy” Leicht, 89, of Etters, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in her residence with her loving family at her side.

She was the retired co-owner with her late husband, Vernon, of Leicht’s Poultry and Eggs. Vernon was an original vendor at the West Shore Farmers Market, Lemoyne, and he and Peggy operated the business together for over...

Barbara L. "Babsie" Schell

Barbara L. "Babsie" Schell

Apr 12, 2023

Barbara L. Schell, 79, of Camp Hill, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital surrounded by her devoted husband and children.

She was a full-time wife, mother and volunteer for her family and numerous organizations throughout the mid-state. Barb earned her AA in Theater from Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, VA, BS in Elementary Education from Penn State,...

Anita Kay Smith

Anita Kay Smith

Apr 10, 2023

Anita Kay Smith, 70, of Dauphin, and formerly of Denver, CO, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 in her residence with her husband at her side.

She was a retired Social Worker having served Excelsior Youth Center, Aurora, CO; the YWCA, Harrisburg, PA; and more recently, Discovery House, Harrisburg and Cumberland County Children and Youth Services.

Anita was a graduate of...

Theresa M. "Terri" Denison

Theresa M. "Terri" Denison

Apr 9, 2023

Theresa M. “Terri” (Slane) Denison, 85, of Camp Hill, passed away early on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 at her home. Born on December 12, 1937 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Bambina (Marks) Slane. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. “Jim” Denison in 2001.

Born and raised in Schuylkill County,...

Ethel A. "Peggy" Saliunas

Ethel A. "Peggy" Saliunas

Apr 5, 2023

Ethel A. “Peggy” Saliunas, 94, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in Chesterbrook Assisted Living, Falls Church, VA.

She was a retired Membership Secretary with the PA Podiatric Medical Association and a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland, PA where she was active with their Caring Community and Little Flower Social Club. Peggy was also...

Sandra M. Devinney

Sandra M. Devinney

Apr 4, 2023

Sandra M. “Sandy” DeVinney, 55, of New Cumberland and formerly of Tampa, FL and Valley Forge, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in her residence with her husband at her side.

She was an Executive Recruiter with R & D Partners, San Francisco - Greater Philadelphia Area and was an accomplished leader in her industry of Life Sciences Recruiting....

Patricia "Pat" Morrisette

Patricia "Pat" Morrisette

Apr 3, 2023

Patricia L. (Kocher) Morrisette, 78, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at her residence with family by her side. Born on July 31, 1944 in Lykens, she was the daughter of the late Gordon W. and Mildred L. (Sites) Kocher.

Pat graduated from Lykens High School and would go on to work for many years at...

Rosemary K. Lyons

Rosemary K. Lyons

Mar 31, 2023

Rosemary K. Lyons, 92, formerly of Camp Hill, passed away Friday March 31, 2023, with her family by her side at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg.

Born on April 11, 1930, in Carnegie, she was the daughter of the late Clyde E. and Agnes A. (McGann) Kumpf. Rosemary was the widow of Ralph L. Lyons, Jr. and was also preceded in death by...

Gail (Mummert) Gastrock

Gail (Mummert) Gastrock

Mar 29, 2023

Gail (Mummert) Gastrock passed away to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Gail was born November 21, 1939, the daughter of Russell and Abigail Mummert (both) deceased together with a brother, Jack who is deceased and a brother Charles, who resides at Selinsgrove Center in PA. Gail was the wife of Terry Gastrock and they were happily married...

Marjorie J.  Conley

Marjorie J. Conley

Mar 26, 2023

Marjorie J. Conley, 75, of Harrisburg died Sunday, March 26, 2023 at The Terraces at Capital Village.

A graduate of Uniondale High School, she was retired from the Village of Hempstead, NY.

She was born July 18, 1947 in Long Island, NY to the late Ray S. and Wilhelmina (Seifert) Conley.

She is survived by her brother, Thomas E. Conley and his wife...

Terrence T. Emery

Terrence T. Emery

Mar 25, 2023

Terrence T. Emery, 84, of Wellsville died Saturday, March 25, 2023 at York North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

An Air Force Veteran, he was retired from Maintenance from the Lower Allen Twp. Sewer Authority. He was a graduate of York High School and Williamsport Tech (now Penn Tech). He was a member of Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lewisberry and...

Steven L. Ort

Steven L. Ort

Mar 23, 2023

Steven L. Ort, 64, of Fairview Twp., Lewisberry, died Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his home.

He was a mechanic at R. J. Davis & Company, York Haven. Born on April 5, 1958, in Harrisburg, he was the son of Iris J. (Weiymer) Ort of York Haven, and the late Clayton B. Ort.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by...

Carissa Renee Haston

Carissa Renee Haston

Mar 22, 2023

Carissa Renee Haston, age 45, of New Cumberland, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, surrounded by her Mom and Dad, two sisters, Faith and Celeste, and Faith’s husband, Ben. She was born on October 28, 1977, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Wayne and Sharon (McCoy) Haston. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Boyd and Mary Ruth...

Harry M. Derrick

Harry M. Derrick

Mar 20, 2023

Harry M. Derrick, 65, of Etters, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Harry was a 1975 graduate of Red Land High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in economics at Muhlenberg College in Allentown. He began his career at Hamilton Bank and in 2020 retired from Wells Fargo Bank, main office...

The Rev. Dr. Jay Wesley House

The Rev. Dr. Jay Wesley House

Mar 19, 2023

The Rev. Dr. Jay Wesley House, 91, of Bethany Village Retirement Community, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the Village.

He was a retired United Methodist minister. Jay earned degrees from Lycoming College, Drew Theological Seminary and United Theological Seminary. Over 40 years of ministry, he served churches throughout the Central Pennsylvania area as well as serving on staff other former...

Ralph H. Gregory

Ralph H. Gregory

Mar 17, 2023

Ralph H. Gregory, 83, of New Cumberland, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

He was a retired Mechanic with the Naval Ships Parts Control Center, Hampden Twp. and a Korean War and Viet Nam War Army veteran. He was a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the New Cumberland River Rescue. Ralph loved to...

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