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.

Mark Dennis Harrigan

Mark Dennis Harrigan

Feb 23, 2023

Mark Dennis Harrigan, 76, of Dillsburg, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

Mark was born to the late Thomas L. and Mary L. Harrigan on July 12,1946 in Washington, D.C. Mark graduated from high school in Japan and then attended Ohio State University where he left midway through to join the Army. He served as a...

Valerie M. Nicholson

Valerie M. Nicholson

Feb 21, 2023

Valerie M. Nicholson, 62 of Royersford died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Phoenixville Hospital.

A 1978 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, she studied Business at HACC. She was a Digital Creator, former Sales Executive at Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress, and former Community Sales Manager at NPI Property Management.

She was born January 24, 1961 in Harrisburg.

She is survived by...

Mark A. Bogdan

Mark A. Bogdan

Feb 20, 2023

Mark A. Bogdan, 60, of Camp Hill and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 in The Gardens of Camp Hill.

Mark was a former employee at C.I.T., Mechanicsburg, where he once received the employee of the year award. He was a parishioner of Church of the Good Shepherd, Camp Hill. He enjoyed watching TV, especially shows from...

Dean R. Shradley

Dean R. Shradley

Feb 20, 2023

Dean R. Shradley, 69, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Monday, February 20, 2023, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

He retired from Highmark Blue Shield, Camp Hill, as the Director of Finance; a Vietnam Air Force Veteran; a member of Eberly’s Mill Church of God, Camp Hill. Pop loved life when he was with family and good friends. His favorite...

Karen Marie (Hessler) Ladika

Karen Marie (Hessler) Ladika

Feb 20, 2023

Karen Marie (Hessler) Ladika, 47, of Steelton died Monday, February 20, 2023 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

She worked as a hostess at Lancaster Brewing Company, Harrisburg. She attended Cedar Cliff High School. She was a loving mother, and her children were everything to her and more. She was deeply loved by everyone she met and will truly be missed.

She...

Michael Francis Kinkopf

Michael Francis Kinkopf

Feb 19, 2023

Michael Francis Kinkopf, 85, of Lower Allen Twp., Mechanicsburg, died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at ProMedica, Camp Hill.

He retired from the former Bell Atlantic, Harrisburg, as a service foreman and supervisor; a Marine Corps veteran; a U.S. Naval Reserve veteran; member of the Mechanicsburg Sportsmen’s Protective Association. He was an avid bowhunter, rifle hunter and fisherman, enjoying camping and...

T. Noretta Bingaman

T. Noretta Bingaman

Feb 19, 2023

T. Noretta Bingaman, 85, formerly of Camp Hill, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 in Homeland Center, Harrisburg.

She was a retired Special Education Advisor with the Commonwealth of PA Department of Education, Harrisburg and a graduate of both Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove and University of Pittsburgh where she earned her Master’s in Education. Noretta was a true champion for education....

Genevieve Mae Bowen

Genevieve Mae Bowen

Feb 17, 2023

Genevieve Mae (McCauslin) Bowen, 87, of Fairview Twp., passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 in her residence surrounded by members of her loving family.

She was a former teacher’s aide with the Church of the Nazarene Pre School, New Cumberland, attended Christian Life Assembly, Camp Hill and attended Mechanicsburg High School. Genevieve enjoyed ceramics, sewing, taking walks, gardening, playing board...

Jackson William Baumbach

Jackson William Baumbach

Feb 15, 2023

Jackson William Baumbach, 100 of Bethany Village Retirement Community, Mechanicsburg, formerly of New Cumberland died Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the Village.

A Marine Corp Veteran of WWII, he served in the South Pacific theatre and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima. He was a retired manager from the US Agency for International Development, New Cumberland Army Depot. He was...

The Rev. Richard C.  Gordon

The Rev. Richard C. Gordon

Feb 14, 2023

Rev. Richard C. Gordon, currently of Enola, died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the age of 79 from pancreatic cancer.

 Richard was an authorized minister in the United Church of Christ since his ordination in 1969. Richard was born in Addison, MI to the late Robert and Lucile Carlton Gordon on Sept 24, 1943.

He held degrees from the University of...

Lois J. Hall

Lois J. Hall

Feb 12, 2023

Lois J. Hall, 93, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the Bridges at Bent Creek, Mechanicsburg. She was the daughter of the late William O. and Frances (Losh) Leidig, born on November 8, 1929 in Highspire.

Lois was a 1947 graduate of Highspire High School and would go on to marry her classmate and sweetheart,...

Margaret "Mickey" Irvin

Margaret "Mickey" Irvin

Feb 11, 2023

Margaret B. Irvin, 103, of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at UPMC Community Osteopathic, Harrisburg. She was the daughter of the late Thomas G. and Ella (Pancake) Hoffmaster, born on January 26, 1920 in Harrisburg.

She was a 1939 graduate of Steelton-Highspire High School, and she would go on to work in retail sales for most of her...

Joy Ann Case

Joy Ann Case

Feb 10, 2023

Joy Ann Case, 60, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of New Cumberland, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at her residence.

Joy was born in Harrisburg, the daughter of Audrey Barrett Wiest of Palm Harbor, FL, and the late Carl Wiest. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Harrigan and husband Timothy of Dillsburg and Lindsay Pearson and husband Nick of...

Robert Arthur Harman

Robert Arthur Harman

Feb 9, 2023

Robert Arthur Harman, 78, known to his friends as Bob, and to his family as Uncle Butch, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

He grew up in the Harrisburg area, graduated from William Penn High School and then moved to Philadelphia to pursue his career and lifelong passion for the arts. He was the Associate Museum Registrar...

Gladys P. Mumper

Gladys P. Mumper

Feb 9, 2023

Gladys P. Mumper, 101, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Mumper. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Susan Foley (Dr. Barry Simon) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; son, James W. Mumper (Trudy Leitzel) of Lewisberry, PA; and three grandchildren, Regan Foley (Andrew Nace) of Charlotte,...

Judith D. Boyer

Judith D. Boyer

Feb 8, 2023

Judith D. Boyer, 81, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Viva Senior Living, Harrisburg.

She was born in Easton, PA, the daughter of the late Francis Davidson and Frances (Smith) Davidson Nicholas.

Judith was a former member of the Junior Women’s League of Easton, PA and enjoyed cross stitching and sewing. Judy was also heavily...

Roland C. Anstine

Roland C. Anstine

Feb 8, 2023

Roland C. Anstine, 93, of Camp Hill, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his residence. He was the son of the late Curtis and Catharine (Strock) Anstine, born on August 22, 1929 in York.

Roland was a 1947 graduate of William Penn High School, York, going on to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....

William Leland "Lee"  Freeman

William Leland "Lee" Freeman

Feb 6, 2023

William Leland “Lee” Freeman, 77 of Camp Hill died Monday, February 6, 2023 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

He started out in construction building homes which led to a career in construction management overseeing the building of offices and hospitals all over the country. His talent enabled him to build the family home in Lewisberry where he and Becky raised their family....

Lura S. Shader

Lura S. Shader

Feb 5, 2023

Lura S. Shader, 89, of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, formerly of Camp Hill died Sunday, February 5, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital.

A graduate of Bloomsburg State Teachers College she was a retired fourth grade schoolteacher from West Shore School District. She was a long time member of Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church and active in retirement with the United Methodist Women....

Michael J. Scherden

Michael J. Scherden

Feb 4, 2023

Michael J. Scherden, 67, of Upper Allen Twp., Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Gardens of Camp Hill, East Pennsboro Twp.

He retired as an Electronics Technician for Flight Systems, Carlisle and previously worked at Holy Spirit Hospital for 24 years. He was a graduate of Trinity High School and I.T.T.

He was born on Sunday, August 7, 1955, he was...

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