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.

Sharon Marie Chesek

Sharon Marie Chesek

Jul 17, 2022

Sharon Marie Chesek, age 70, of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. Sharon was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Raymond Theodore and Jane Marie (Lighthiser) Clouser and was the eldest of four daughters. After graduating from William Penn High School, where she was a majorette, Sharon...

Robert (Bob) Norman Hendershot

Robert (Bob) Norman Hendershot

Jul 14, 2022

Robert (Bob) Norman Hendershot, 91, of Lower Allen Twp., died peacefully, July 14, 2022, at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 8, 1931, Bob was the son of the late H. Norman and Sara E. (Lathers) Hendershot and brother to the late Carolyn H. Gette (Frank Gette). Bob was preceded in death by his...

M. Scott Drummond

M. Scott Drummond

Jul 13, 2022

Michael Scott Drummond, 72, of New Cumberland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. He was born on April 14, 1950 in Chicago, IL, to the late Angus and Lorraine (Leger) Drummond. Known by his middle name to most, Scott was a 1968 graduate of Trinity High School, Camp Hill, and would go on to...

Joyce C.  Allan

Joyce C. Allan

Jul 12, 2022

Joyce C. Allan, 90 of Camp Hill died Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at her home. A devoted wife and mother, Joyce lived in service to others. She was born on Mother's Day, May 8, 1932 in Carlisle to the late William Kenneth and Marjorie E. (Burkholder) Clippinger. Joyce graduated from Carlisle High School in 1950 and from Bryn Mawr School...

James D. Kauffman

James D. Kauffman

Jul 11, 2022

James D. Kauffman, 69, of Etters, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 in his residence. He was a retired Capsule Operator with Appleton Paper, Camp Hill, formerly worked with M & M Mars, and was an avid woodworker for most of his life. Jim loved being outdoors, he enjoyed nature and all types of animals, especially dogs. He relished...

Nancy Jane Sampson

Nancy Jane Sampson

Jul 10, 2022

Nancy Jane Sampson, 76, of Lemoyne died Sunday, July 10, 2022 at her son’s home in Fairview Twp. A Beautician, she was the retired owner/operator of the former Nancy’s Hair Care Studio, New Cumberland. She loved sewing, arts and crafts, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was born March 25, 1946 in Harrisburg to the late Robert...

Richard Joseph Tamanosky

Richard Joseph Tamanosky

Jul 10, 2022

Richard Joseph Tamanosky, 81, of Camp Hill, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022 surrounded by his family at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center. He was born on November 17, 1940 in Pottsville, PA, to the late Victor J. and Elsie R. (Zinn) Tamanosky. Known as “Tam” or “Rich” or "Dick" to those closest to him, Richard...

Barbara A. Blust

Barbara A. Blust

Jul 7, 2022

Barbara A. (Johnson) Blust, 79, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 in UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp. with her daughters at her side. She was a 1960 graduate of Mechanicsburg Senior High School where she excelled in tap dance and as a majorette. Barbara was young at heart and enjoyed Tom Jones concerts, bike riding...

Timothy Dale "Josh Book

Timothy Dale "Josh Book

Jul 7, 2022

Timothy Dale “Josh” Book, 55, of Conewago Twp., York, died Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his home. He retired as a state employee, working initially as a Phych Aide at the former Harrisburg State Hospital before transferring to a Supervisor position at the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals; He also retired as a Sargent from the Army, serving as a...

Cornelius A. "Con" Rodgers

Cornelius A. "Con" Rodgers

Jul 7, 2022

Cornelius A. “Con” Rodgers, 88, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 in his residence in Lemoyne with his loving wife at his side. He was a retired History and Government teacher at Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill; a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland; and a U.S. Navy veteran. Con received his...

Lester Murray Wheeler, Jr.

Lester Murray Wheeler, Jr.

Jul 5, 2022

Lester Murray Wheeler, Jr., 81, of Marysville, East Pennsboro Twp. and formerly of New Cumberland, passed away with his loving family at his bedside on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp. He was a retired chief draftsman with Oven Industries, Mechanicsburg; a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Viet Nam War; Co-founder of Wheeler’s...

Matthew Wayne Campbell

Matthew Wayne Campbell

Jun 28, 2022

Matthew Wayne Campbell, 48, of Camp Hill died unexpectedly June 28, 2022 at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital. He was a Senior Programmer/Analyst with Glatfelter Insurance Group, York. A graduate of Halifax High School, he received his Bachelors and Master of Business Administration from Shippensburg University. To say Matt was kind, patient, and supportive are not just words. Matt embodied...

Shaun David Wingeard

Shaun David Wingeard

Jun 27, 2022

Shaun David Wingeard, 52, of Camp Hill, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at UPMC West Shore Hospital. He was born on August 5, 1969 in Camp Hill to Pamela (Bonner) DeBoard and the late David W. Wingeard Jr. Shaun graduated from Red Land High School (’87) and would go on to serve his country in the U.S. Army....

Scott Edward Brezina

Scott Edward Brezina

Jun 25, 2022

Scott Edward Brezina, 50, of Fairview Twp. passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 in his residence. He was an independent contractor in the Information Technology industry and a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School and University of Delaware. Scott was an avid golfer and PGA Volunteer. He enjoyed all sports and was a big fan of the Cubs and...

Florence M. Conley

Florence M. Conley

Jun 25, 2022

Florence M. Conley, 99, formerly of New Cumberland, died Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Bethany Village, Lower Allen Twp. She retired as a Supply Analyst for the former Mechanicsburg Naval Support Depot; a member of the New Cumberland First Church of God, and the National Assn. of Retired Federal Employees. Born on Monday, January 1, 1923, she was the daughter...

Gregory L. Smith

Gregory L. Smith

Jun 24, 2022

Gregory L. Smith, 65, of Lemoyne, died Friday, June 24, 2022, at Northern Dauphin Nursing & Rehabilitation, Millersburg. He was a former store manager at Harrisburg Auto Parts, Carlisle; he enjoyed fishing and dirt track racing. Born on Tuesday, November 13, 1956, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Delbert M. and Wanda L. (Nicholson) Smith. Survived by...

Ednamae "Mort" G. Scott

Ednamae "Mort" G. Scott

Jun 23, 2022

Ednamae “Mort” G. Scott, 96, born in Harrisburg on March 4, 1926, to John Rae Gruver and Mary Miller Gruver, passed in the early morning hours of June 23, 1922, at Homeland Center, Harrisburg, where she resided for six years. She retired as an accounting clerk for the former Bell Telephone Company, Harrisburg. Her sense of humor and witticism were...

Patricia  A. Schankweiler

Patricia A. Schankweiler

Jun 23, 2022

Patricia A. Schankweiler, 86, of Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg, formerly of Camp Hill, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born April 2, 1936 in Shamokin, PA, to the late William and Genevieve (Gallagher) Wilson. She was the widow of Glen J. Schankweiler. Pat enjoyed 48 years together with Glen. They started dating in...

Tommy D. Pane

Tommy D. Pane

Jun 18, 2022

Tommy D. Pane, 75, of Lewisberry died Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital. A 1964 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, he was retired as the co-owner/operator of Penway Speed and Custom, Lemoyne. He was a member of the Magnificent Men, an R&B Band famous in the sixties and seventies and currently played sax and sang...

Joseph F. Rodgers

Joseph F. Rodgers

Jun 18, 2022

Joseph F. Rodgers, 92, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at his long-time residence The Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill which was located on the same parcel as his grandparents’ farm where he helped as a child. To him it was home. A Navy Veteran of the Korean War era, he was a retired sheet...

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