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...

Robert C. Gaul

Robert C. Gaul

Dec 14, 2022

Robert C. Gaul, 73, of Camp Hill passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

A US Air Force Veteran, he received his BS from Penn State University and Masters in Social Work from Florida State University. He was the CEO of Keystone Behavioral Health Systems, Inc., Harrisburg and served as Executive Director of Lancaster County Mental...

David P. Black

David P. Black

Dec 12, 2022

David P. Black, 75, of West Fairview, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. He retired from the maintenance department of Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp., after working for many years at the Harrisburg Steel Company. He was a Master Railroad Modeler and had many other interests and abilities.

He is survived by his...

Thomas P. Stezar

Thomas P. Stezar

Dec 11, 2022

Thomas P. Stezar, 68, of Etters, PA, formerly of Clarks Summit, passed away Sunday at home. Tom was born November 14, 1954, in Scranton to the late Jerome and Margaret (Lydon) Stezar. He was the husband of Carol Ann Stezar, and they recently celebrated 45 years of marriage in November.

Tom received his bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of...

Manila S. Kreamer

Manila S. Kreamer

Dec 8, 2022

Manila S. Kreamer, 97, of Fairview Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 6, 1925 in Waynesboro, where she attended Waynesboro High School and would go on to work at the local sewing factory in Mont Alto, Franklin County. After marriage, she and her husband, Martin, a trained carpenter and...

Kathleen Wojcikiewicz Jewett

Kathleen Wojcikiewicz Jewett

Dec 6, 2022

Kathleen (Wojcikiewicz) Jewett, 68, of Frederick, MD died Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Frederick Health Hospital.

She was a retired Assessor from US Mine Safety and Health Administration, Wilkes-Barre. She also worked for Stephenson Flowers, the Commercial Loan Department of the former CCNB, PA Department of Agriculture, and Occupational Health Clinic at Naval Submarine Base, Mare Island, CA. She was a...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...