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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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
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
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.
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
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...