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.

Francine M. Bahajak

Francine M. Bahajak

Dec 5, 2022

Francine M. Bahajak, 54, formerly of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 in UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital.

She was a call center supervisor and a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Harrisburg. Francine made friends easily, never knew a stranger, and was the life of every party. She loved 80’s music and hair bands, seeing...

Betty Jane French

Betty Jane French

Dec 5, 2022

Betty Jane French, 92, of New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Gordon W. and Isabelle M. (Brogan) Anthony, born on January 20, 1930 in Hazleton.

Betty was a 1947 graduate of the former St. Gabriel’s High School, Hazleton, and would go on to earn a bachelor’s degree...

Maria Ditommaso

Maria Ditommaso

Dec 3, 2022

Dear Maria returned Home to the Lord on Dec 3, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Calabria, Italy in 1932, she grew up during WW II and very often shared stories of those challenging times with family. As a child, she witnessed many tragic events during WWII. She lost many relatives and friends during this time, but in the...

Ronald D. Emery

Ronald D. Emery

Dec 3, 2022

Ronald D. Emery, 69, of Silver Spring Twp., Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle.

He retired as a Database Administrator for the Commonwealth of PA, Dept. of Human Services, Harrisburg. Ron enjoyed golfing, skiing, and being with his family. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and enjoyed watching the Steelers game every week. You...

Carl L. "Butch" Crone, Jr.

Carl L. "Butch" Crone, Jr.

Dec 2, 2022

Carl L. "Butch" Crone, Jr., 83, of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday December 2, 2022, in Harrisburg. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and husband of 63 years.

He was a member of the 1957 graduating class of the New Cumberland High School. Carl retired a 60-year member and officer of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 520; was...

Angela Marie Burke

Angela Marie Burke

Dec 1, 2022

Angela Marie Burke, 90, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of practically everywhere up and down the East Coast, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Country Meadows Retirement Community, Hampden Twp. She was the daughter of the late Arturo and Angela (Justiniano) Miller, born on July 1, 1932 in the Bronx, NY.

Angela grew up in a Spanish-speaking household, learning English...

John T.  Clem

John T. Clem

Dec 1, 2022

John T. Clem, 67, of Avalon, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg, PA.

He retired after 15 years as an Assistant Foreman for the CSX Railroad in Pittsburgh, a job that he loved very much.

Born on November 19, 1955, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late James T. and Dolores (Kennelly) Clem....

George H. Mikos

George H. Mikos

Nov 30, 2022

Our beloved Dad, Grandfather (PaPa) and Great Grandfather, George H. Mikos, 91, of Lewisberry died Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at his home.

He retired from a 37-year career with the Federal Government where he travelled the world to provide his specialized calibration expertise for Army equipment/systems. A 1950 graduate of the former New Cumberland High School, George was an all-state football...

Ann Louise Soder

Ann Louise Soder

Nov 28, 2022

Ann Louise Soder, 88, of Homeland Center, Harrisburg, and formerly of Boalsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Monday, November 28, 2022, at her residence.

Born in Philipsburg on January 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Mary (Brilla) Moffatt. Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Charles H....

Elmer W. Shaub

Elmer W. Shaub

Nov 26, 2022

Elmer W. Shaub, 85, of Dillsburg, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in Pro Medica, Carlisle.

He was a retired warehouse manager with the former Kinney Shoe Corporation, Shiremanstown; a US Army veteran of the Korean War; and a 1955 graduate of the former New Cumberland High School.

Elmer was born in New Cumberland, the son of the late Lewis D....

Pierrette C. "Fefe" Pierce

Pierrette C. "Fefe" Pierce

Nov 26, 2022

Pierrette C. Pierce (affectionately known as Fefe), 83, of Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in Sarah Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle.

Pierrette was born in Nancy, France, the daughter of the late Andre and Helene (Joly) Husson. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. She was a socially active person who could speak with...

Francis C. Mangan

Francis C. Mangan

Nov 25, 2022

On Friday, November 25, 2022, the world lost a true gentleman. Francis (Frank) C. Mangan died at home surrounded by his family and his wife of 68 years, Marie (Coyne) Mangan.

Frank was born and raised in Pittston (Port Griffith), Pa. on June 15, 1928, the son of James A. Mangan and Mary (Barrett) Mangan.

Frank graduated from St. John’s High School...

Carl O. Helstrom, Jr.

Carl O. Helstrom, Jr.

Nov 25, 2022

Carl O. Helstrom, Jr., 88, of The Woods, Lower Allen Township, PA, formerly of New Cumberland, PA, died Friday, November 25, 2022.

He retired as the Human Resources Director of the former Tressler Lutheran Services, Mechanicsburg, and was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Cumberland, where he served as a...

Donald E. Peiffer

Donald E. Peiffer

Nov 24, 2022

Donald E. Peiffer, 71, of Lemoyne, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

Don was a manager and bartender with the Hilton Garden Inn, Hummelstown and was a huge Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Phillies and Penn State football fan. He loved his job, the people he worked for and the patrons he served. But more than anything, his family meant...

Ruth Ann Carreno

Ruth Ann Carreno

Nov 21, 2022

Ruth Ann (Rhoades) Carreno, 78, of Hershey, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 in her residence.

She was a retired Vice President of Marketing with The Compass Group and a graduate of Steelton-Highspire High School, Steelton, PA. Ruth enjoyed gardening and socializing with others. She absolutely loved animals and fostered many dogs over the years. Additionally, she ran a boarding...

Evangelia C. Bakagios

Evangelia C. Bakagios

Nov 20, 2022

Evangelia C. Bakagios, 86, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was a seamstress by trade and ran her own business for more than 40 years. Evangelia enjoyed staying active through calisthenics, daily walks and gardening. Immigrating from post-war Greece in 1958, Evangelia realized her American Dream. Evangelia provided love,...

Robert D. "Bob" Edwards

Robert D. "Bob" Edwards

Nov 19, 2022

Robert D. “Bob” Edwards, 88, of New Cumberland, born and raised in RD#3 Wyoming, Carverton, PA, died on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at UPMC West Shore, Mechanicsburg.

Bob retired from the state Department of Education in 1989 and held the positions of Acting Vocational Technical Education Bureau Director and Chief, Vocational Operations Division. He was a former Business Education teacher at...

Dale L. Stiles

Dale L. Stiles

Nov 19, 2022

Dale L. Stiles, 57, of Camp Hill, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. He was the son of Shirley (Jones) Stiles and the late Donald E. Stiles, born on February 6, 1965 in Harrisburg.

Dale was a 1983 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill, and a lineman on the...

Sarah E. Dietz

Sarah E. Dietz

Nov 12, 2022

Sarah E. Dietz, 33, of Myerstown and formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. PA.

Sarah was born in Harrisburg, the daughter of Amy E. (Combs) Fasick (Chuck) and David S. Dietz, was a graduate of Red Land High School and was the mother of five beautiful children,...

Ltc Robert J. Bilous, Usa (Ret.)

Ltc Robert J. Bilous, Usa (Ret.)

Nov 12, 2022

LTC Robert Joseph Bilous, 69, of Camp Hill, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. He was the son of the late LTC William H. and Evelyn (O’Donoghue) Bilous, born on May 31, 1953 in Harrisburg.

Bob was a 1971 graduate of Red Land High School and...

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