Ronnie L. Scott

Ronnie L. Scott

Jan 16, 2023

Ronnie L. Scott, 79, of Dillsburg died Monday, January 16, 2023, at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital.

A graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, he was the owner and operator of Forklifts, Inc., Mechanicsburg. He was an active member of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP), Morris and Essex Kennel Club, and the Harrisburg Kennel Club. In addition, he was...

Connie "Moose" Muza

Connie "Moose" Muza

Jan 10, 2023

Connie Faye “Moose” Muza, 65, of Fairview Township, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her home. She was the daughter of Robert Muza, Sr. and the late June L. (Whitebread) Muza, born on February 16, 1957 in Harrisburg.

Graduating from Red Land High School in the early 1970s, Connie would go on to become a...

Dorothy (Dolly) L. Jones

Dorothy (Dolly) L. Jones

Jan 7, 2023

Dorothy (Dolly) L. Jones, 96, of Hampden Twp., formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Country Meadows of Mechanicsburg, Hampden Twp.

She graduated from Langley High School in 1943. She married in 1948, and became a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She and her husband maintained a lifelong relationship with friends from high school that were referred...

Diana C. Boyle

Diana C. Boyle

Jan 6, 2023

Diana C. Boyle, 87, of Hampden Twp., Mechanicsburg, died Friday, January 6, 2023, at home.

She retired as an Inventory Stock Manager from the former Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Mechanicsburg; was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Camp Hill; volunteered for many years with Meals on Wheels; played piano at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg while a member there;...

Elena A. Rossi

Elena A. Rossi

Jan 5, 2023

Elena A. Rossi, 88, of New Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in her residence.

She was born in Crockett, CA, the daughter of the late Sozio and Rose (Vitaderna) Perfilio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother John Perfilio.

Elena was a graduate of Sharpsville (PA) High School and was a member...

Joseph Watchilla, Jr.

Joseph Watchilla, Jr.

Jan 4, 2023

Joseph Watchilla Jr., 61, of York died Thursday, January 4, 2023 at his home.

He was a Technician for Amazon based in Carlisle. He was previously employed for many years by Sysco in Harrisburg. A 1979 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School he then attended Bell & Howell School of Electronics, Columbus, Ohio. His involvement in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard,...

Carol Ann Encin

Carol Ann Encin

Jan 1, 2023

Carol Ann Encin, 77, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her home in Lower Allen Twp., Camp Hill following a 3.5-year battle with cancer.

She retired as a Product Representative for Land O' Lakes - Purina Mills, Camp Hill. She graduated from Altoona High School in 1963 and has been a resident of Camp Hill since 1979. Carol was a very...

John  R.  Gordy

John R. Gordy

Dec 31, 2022

John R. Gordy, 73, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. died Saturday, December 31, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.

A Vietnam War and retired Army Veteran, he worked at UPS Freight and R.F. Fager Company, Lemoyne.  He attended Red Land High School. He was a member of American Legion Post 143, New Cumberland and a lifetime member of Vietnam Vets...

Louise J. Restagno

Louise J. Restagno

Dec 31, 2022

Louise J. (Salem) Restagno, 88, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.

She was a retired bookkeeper with Ursini’s Bakery, Mechanicsburg and a former teller with M&T Bank, Camp Hill. Louise was a graduate of Berwick High School, a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland and formerly volunteered at the West Shore...

Arlene B. Henson

Arlene B. Henson

Dec 30, 2022

Arlene B. Henson, 85, of New Cumberland, formerly of Clinton, CT died December 30, 2022 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Camp Hill.

She was born October 11, 1937 in Barnard, VT to the late Willard and Doris (Sawyer) Bates. She was the widow of George Robert Henson. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

She is survived...

Lori Lee Collins

Lori Lee Collins

Dec 24, 2022

Lori Lee Collins, 64, of Lower Allen Twp., Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, surrounded by her family after her courageous battle with cancer.

Lori was artistically talented and created beautiful and unique pieces that inspired and brought joy to those she shared her works with. She loved to garden and was particularly proud of her stunning and...

Stephen  J. "Kansas" Vugrinec

Stephen J. "Kansas" Vugrinec

Dec 21, 2022

Stephen J. “Kansas” Vugrinec, 78, of York Haven died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.

A Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a retired Route Salesman from the former Stroehmann’s Bread Company. A family man, he adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was an avid Notre Dame fan.  He was a member of St. Theresa...

Mary Linda Willoughby

Mary Linda Willoughby

Dec 21, 2022

Mary Linda Willoughby, 76, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland.

Born on November 1, 1946 in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Edwin G. and Mary F. (Swope) Wertz. She was preceded in death by a son, Scott M. Willoughby,...

Cheryl M. Mowrey

Cheryl M. Mowrey

Dec 19, 2022

Cheryl M. Mowrey, 70, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Monday, December 19, 2022, at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center.

She enjoyed watching Hallmark movies, doing puzzles and playing with her grandchildren.

Born on January 6, 1952, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Jeanette (Swartz) Landis.

Surviving is her husband of 50 years, Keith A. Mowrey;...

Marion Lillian Sauerwine

Marion Lillian Sauerwine

Dec 18, 2022

On Sunday, December 18, 2022 after 88 years, 8 months and 6 days here on earth, Marion Lillian Sauerwine let go of the hands of her husband, Paul; her daughters, Susan Ann and Cynthia Marie; and granddaughter, Sarah Michelle, saying “Good Bye” and without looking back, she turned and took the outstretched hand of Jesus. Together, side by side, they...

Sally Ann Lewis

Sally Ann Lewis

Dec 17, 2022

Sally Ann Lewis, 88, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. She was the daughter of the late John and Emma Irene (Webster) Widdowson, born on September 16, 1934 in Harrington, DE.

Sally attended Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Philadelphia for her entire education. When Martin Lewis came on to the...

Michael Shimer Howsare

Michael Shimer Howsare

Dec 17, 2022

Michael Shimer Howsare, 79, of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 in UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital.

He was the retired Manager of SAC, Inc., Limekiln Rd. New Cumberland. Mike enjoyed golfing, woodworking, building bird houses, and in his younger days, you could count on him to be the life of the party. He had a big heart and...

Herbert Gaither, M.D.

Herbert Gaither, M.D.

Dec 16, 2022

Dr. Herbert Gaither, 86, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at his home. He was born and raised in Cumberland, MD, the son of the late Frank Preston and Elizabeth (McNeil) Gaither. He was a graduate of Allegany High School, Dickinson College, and the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he was president of Nu Sigma Nu medical...

Matthew Thomas Hanshaw

Matthew Thomas Hanshaw

Dec 16, 2022

Matthew Thomas Hanshaw, 53, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022. Matt was born on July 6, 1969, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was adopted into the loving home of Thomas and Gretchen (Zeigler) Hanshaw as an infant. In the words of Tom, “you couldn’t have asked for a more perfect kid.” Matt graduated from Cedar Cliff High...

Nancy J. Frye

Nancy J. Frye

Dec 15, 2022

Nancy J. (Miller) Frye, 78, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 in her residence with her family by her side.

She was a retired home healthcare provider who’s career included Capital Blue Cross, Country Meadows and Messiah Village. 

Nancy was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mechanicsburg where she was a Sunday School teacher and Nursery...