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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gina Taliani
May 19, 2023
Gina Taliani, 45, of Palmyra, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Penn State Hampden Medical Center, Enola, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Doris (Dawson) Taliani and the late Lawrence “Larry” Taliani, she was born on August 24, 1977 in Camp Hill.
Gina was a 1996 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill, and...
Mary D. Lujanac
May 19, 2023
Mary D. Lujanac, 71, of New Cumberland, died Friday, May 19, 2023, at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, Enola.
She was a retired Accounting Supervisor at Defense Finance Accounting Service. She loved traveling with her siblings, Wednesday Sisters Night, reading, word search puzzles, and especially spending time with her grandson.
She was born September 5, 1951, in Waukegan,...
James E. Bobb, Sr.
May 14, 2023
James E. Bobb, Sr., 71, of Manchester died Sunday, May 14th, 2023 at his home.
A 1970 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Jim was a retired Equipment Mechanic from Airopak Corporation and prior to that worked as a Truck Driver, and Equipment Mechanic for many years at American National Can Company.
He loved fishing, boating, working on...