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.

Mary A. Mcallister

Mary A. Mcallister

Mar 15, 2023

Mary A. McAllister, 89, of Etters, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Along with her late husband, she was the owner/operator of the former McAllister Eggs and Vegetable stand at the West Shore Market, Lemoyne, where she was known for her delicious home baked pies.

Born in Newberry Twp., York County, she was...

Gilbert W. "Gil" Parthemore

Gilbert W. "Gil" Parthemore

Mar 14, 2023

Gilbert Walter Parthemore, 88, of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, surrounded by family, including his wife and best friend of more than 65 years, Sondra L. (Askin) Parthemore. Gil was born on September 16, 1934 in Harrisburg, to the late Gilbert Jacob and Helen (Hamburg) Parthemore.

Gil’s story starts and ends in New Cumberland, with those...

Joan Burke

Joan Burke

Mar 14, 2023

Joan Burke, 92, of New Cumberland and formerly of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in VibraLife, Mechanicsburg.

Joan was a 1948 graduate of Middletown High School. She was a retired Assistant Manager after 42 years with the former Bell Telephone Company of PA and a member of Telephone Pioneers of America. Joan was a member of St. Theresa...

Ernest Francis Lashendock

Ernest Francis Lashendock

Mar 13, 2023

Ernest Francis Lashendock, 91, of Camp Hill, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at The Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill, PA.

Ernie was an accomplished Pharmacist with Rea & Derrick Drug Stores, in the Harrisburg area. He was also an Army Veteran of the Post-WWII Europe and Patriot until his last day. He was elected Chairman of the Board...

Carol F. (Mroz) Simpson

Carol F. (Mroz) Simpson

Mar 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Carol F. (Mroz) Simpson, Lewisberry, PA, announce her passing on March 12, 2023. Carol was born February 7, 1946 in Shamokin, PA. She was the daughter of the late Albin and Florence (Krieger) Mroz and was also preceded in death by sisters, Marian Theresa Klebon and Barbara Ann Wilde Witchie.

Carol graduated...

Betty L. (Patterson) Hannum

Betty L. (Patterson) Hannum

Mar 10, 2023

Betty L. (Patterson) Hannum, of Camp Hill, passed away at her home on Friday, March 10, 2023 – one month after celebrating her 100th birthday. She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Laura (Haertter) Patterson, born on February 12, 1923 in Lancaster.

A graduate of John Harris High School (1940), she would go on to do clerical work at...

Marie R. Reynolds

Marie R. Reynolds

Mar 9, 2023

Marie R. Reynolds, 95, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of New Cumberland, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at her home, surrounded by the warm loving support of her family.

Marie was born April 30, 1927 in New Bethlehem, PA. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Clara (Fiscus) Dougherty. She was preceded in death by seven brothers...

Dorothy M. "Dottie" Clark

Dorothy M. "Dottie" Clark

Mar 9, 2023

Dorothy M. “Dottie” Clark, 94, of New Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Susan (Pechart) Froelich, born on June 28, 1928 at the family home in Lemoyne.

Dottie was a graduate of the former Lemoyne High School (’47) and would marry the love of her life...

Ruth S. Mccarney

Ruth S. Mccarney

Mar 9, 2023

Ruth S. McCarney, 99, of Camp Hill, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in her residence with her loving family at her side.

She was a retired secretary with the former Reilly-Whiteman-Walton Company, an oil production company in Conshohocken, PA. Ruth was a meticulous homemaker who was totally devoted to her family and her church. She was a member of...

Robert A. Nease, Jr.

Robert A. Nease, Jr.

Mar 8, 2023

Robert A. Nease, Jr., 70, of Penbrook, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home.

He was a retired Locomotive Engineer at Norfolk Southern Railroad and a vibrant member of the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus. Bob was a volunteer for the Democratic National Committee and Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee.

He was born April 3, 1952 in Baltimore, MD to the...

Barbara Louise Behney

Barbara Louise Behney

Mar 8, 2023

Barbara Louise Behney, 87, of New Cumberland, passed away March 8, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Warren and Lydia (Risser) Snavely.

Since high school, she was an excellent athlete, playing field hockey and basketball. Later in life, she excelled in golf and skiing. Barb enjoyed traveling to Europe, Australia, and the Caribbean among other places.

She was a strong...

Isabel E. Snyder

Isabel E. Snyder

Mar 6, 2023

Isabel E. Snyder, 95, of Camp Hill, passed away on the evening of Monday, March 6, 2023 at Country Meadows, Mechanicsburg. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Nettie (Smith) Elicker, born on February 17, 1928 in New Cumberland.

Isabel was a 1946 graduate of New Cumberland High School, and she would remain in Central PA all her life;...

Judy A. Hawley

Judy A. Hawley

Mar 4, 2023

Judy A. Hawley, 71, of New Cumberland, had her life cut short and died of complications from ALS on March 4, 2023, at Messiah Lifeways, Upper Allen Twp. She was diagnosed with ALS on July 19, 2022, and after a valiant struggle at home, Penn State Hershey Medical Center and finally Messiah, she succumbed to the deadly disease.

Born on December...

Charles S. Miller, Sr.

Charles S. Miller, Sr.

Mar 2, 2023

 

Charles S. Miller, Sr., 93, of Oak Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Middletown, formerly of Dauphin was carried by angels to heaven to be with  Jesus on March 2, 2023.

Charles was born November 2, 1929 in Lock Haven to the late John William and Sara Elizabeth (Hibbler) Miller.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty...

Barbara S. Hoffsommer

Barbara S. Hoffsommer

Mar 2, 2023

Barbara S. Hoffsommer, 82, of New Cumberland, died Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Hampden Medical Center, Enola.

She retired as a Service Representative for the Social Security Administration in the Harrisburg office; was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland; volunteered at many places including the Cleve J. Fredricksen Library, Camp Hill; and was a long-time summer resident of...

Diane "Di" Mildrew Destephano

Diane "Di" Mildrew Destephano

Mar 1, 2023

Diane “Di” Mildrew DeStephano, age 71, of New Cumberland, PA passed away at home unexpectedly on March 1, 2023.

She was born on June 12, 1951 in St. Marys, PA. Diane was the daughter of the late Walter J. Mildrew and Doris J. Malone Mildrew of St. Marys, PA. In 1969, she graduated from Elk County Christian High School. Upon graduation...

Wendy S. Shue

Wendy S. Shue

Feb 28, 2023

Wendy S. Shue, 67, of Lemoyne, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at her home.

Born in Phoenix, AZ, on March 2, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Evelyn Melander. She moved to Pennsylvania as a young adult and decided to make it her home after finding meaningful work as a family nanny. Her true life passion was...

Marcia  G.  Sites

Marcia G. Sites

Feb 26, 2023

Marcia G. Sites, 83, formerly of Lower Allen Township passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Ephrata Manor, Ephrata, PA. Marcia was born and raised in Harrisburg to Harry and Iola Goudy. Throughout her life, she remained close to her only and older sister, Jane. The sisters shared a lifelong love of piano playing thanks to their mother, who...

James E. Jones, Md

James E. Jones, Md

Feb 26, 2023

James E. Jones, MD, of Mechanicsburg, PA, died at the age of 93 on February 26, 2023.

Born in Fairmont, West Virginia, Jim attended West Virginia University and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business and its Perelman School of Medicine, the latter electing him to membership in Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) for distinguished academic achievement. He served...

Cathy Joynt

Cathy Joynt

Feb 26, 2023

Mildred “Cathy” Joynt, 95, formerly of Mechanicsburg and Etters, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at VibraLife Senior Living Community, Mechanicsburg. She was the daughter of the late Moses J. and Helen A. (Devaney) Clark, born on January 19, 1928 in Scranton.

She was a graduate of Central High School, Scranton, and would work in the accounting department at Consumer’s...

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