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.

Paula K. Shuler

Paula K. Shuler

May 15, 2022

Paula K. Shuler, 56, of Etters, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. She was retired from PHEAA, and in retirement, she worked at her local VFW Post 537, Etters where she was a member. She was also a member of American Legion Post 998, Lawnton. Paula had many interests in life, but her passion was her family, and she...

Betty Jane Miller

Betty Jane Miller

May 13, 2022

Betty J. (Sprenkle) Miller, 96, of New Cumberland, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 in her residence with her family at her side. She was a retired Linotype Operator with Camp Hill Art Press, New Cumberland and a member of Lisburn Church of God and Fairview Twp. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Betty enjoyed picnicking, boating and socializing at her...

Kathryn Irene Heckard

Kathryn Irene Heckard

May 12, 2022

Kathryn Irene Heckard, 83, of Etters died Thursday, May 12, 2022 at her home. She was an Activities Coordinator for Cornwall Manor Retirement Community and retired Manager from Hershey Foods. A graduate of the former John Harris High School and IUP, she enjoyed bowling and fishing. She is survived by her children, Bojana Dabich of Mechanicsburg, Terri Langwald of Lawton,...

Franklin "Fred" Hindman Jr.

Franklin "Fred" Hindman Jr.

May 11, 2022

Franklin “Fred” Hindman Jr., 76, of Enola, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 while at Harmony at West Shore, Mechanicsburg. He was the son of the late Franklin and Elva (Leahy) Hindman, born on August 28, 1945 in Alexandria, VA. Fred was a graduate of Holy Cross High School, Dover, DE, and went on to continue his education at...

Ted Allen Nichols

Ted Allen Nichols

May 10, 2022

Ted Allen Nichols, 62, of New Cumberland, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at his residence. He was born Nov. 10, 1959, in Mechanicsburg, son of the late Morris A. and Evelyn E. (Moeslein) Nichols. Living in Central Pennsylvania all his life, Teddy made an impression on so many along his journey, becoming a fixture in local competitive...

Robert Paul Kanzleiter

Robert Paul Kanzleiter

May 9, 2022

Robert Paul Kanzleiter, 65, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 in his residence with his loving wife and family at his side. He was a retired tax appeals hearing officer with the Commonwealth of PA Department of Revenue Board of Appeals and a U.S. Navy veteran. Bob was a member of St. Theresa Catholic...

John Russel Lauver, Jr.

John Russel Lauver, Jr.

May 5, 2022

John Russel Lauver, Jr., 63, of Etters, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Ascension Providence Hospital, Novi, MI while visiting family. John was a cashier at GIANT Foods, Old York Rd., New Cumberland and an attorney with degrees from Wharton School of Business (finance), University of Pennsylvania (economics), University of Michigan (doctorate in law) and Elizabethtown college (accounting)....

Jean Lurene Shuff

Jean Lurene Shuff

May 2, 2022

Jean Lurene Shuff, 91, of Fairview Twp. died Monday, May 02, 2022 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Middlesex Twp. She was the retired owner and operator of Jean Shuff Beauty Shop, also known as Pine Lane Beauty Shop in Etters for 27 years. She was a member of New Life Church, New Cumberland for 31 years where she came...

Grant Wesley "Wes" Kister

Grant Wesley "Wes" Kister

Apr 30, 2022

Grant Wesley "Wes" Kister, 89, of Enola, died Saturday, April 30, 2022 surrounded by his family. Son of the late James Lawrence and Carrie Florence (Beard) Kister, he was born on March 25, 1933 in Goldsboro. Grant was a graduate of New Cumberland High School ('51) and went on to serve for over 35 years in the US Navy, was...

Joanne Fromme

Joanne Fromme

Apr 29, 2022

JoAnne (McFerren) Fromme, 83, formerly of Camp Hill, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2022, in Portland, ME surrounded by her family. JoAnne was born in Waynesboro, Franklin County, PA, the daughter of Richard and Dorothea (Lindstrom) McFerren. She was preceded in death by a brother Robert and was the widow of Dr. Kenneth Louis Fromme. She was...

Marie E. Clement

Marie E. Clement

Apr 28, 2022

Marie E. Clement, 91, of Camp Hill, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg with her loving family and Father Sahd by her side. She retired from the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Revenue, Harrisburg and was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland. Marie was a devout Catholic with a strong belief and devotion...

Brian K. Shaffer

Brian K. Shaffer

Apr 27, 2022

Brian K. Shaffer, 56, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at his residence. He was the son of Leona (Miller) Shaffer and the late Donald R. Shaffer, born on May 18, 1965 in Harrisburg. Brian was a 1983 graduate of Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School, and he would go on to work in automotive sales. He was...

Ruth A. Berry

Ruth A. Berry

Apr 26, 2022

Ruth A. Berry, 91, of New Cumberland, PA died 26 April 2022 at her home after an arduous battle with “old age”. Widow of J. Douglass Berry, she is survived by daughter Janet L. Kramer, wife of David and son J. Frederick Berry, husband of Lisa; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a graduate of the Reading Hospital School...

Kenneth N.  Ross, Jr.

Kenneth N. Ross, Jr.

Apr 21, 2022

Kenneth N. Ross, Jr., 74, of Mechanicsburg and Gettysburg, died Thursday, April 21, 2022, at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital, Harrisburg. Ken was born December 4, 1947 in Harrisburg to the late Kenneth N. and Arlene J. Ross. A 1965 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, he received his AS in Architectural Drafting from HACC; BS from Millersville University; and MBA from...

Maureen Steigerwalt

Maureen Steigerwalt

Apr 20, 2022

Maureen Steigerwalt, 65, of Mechanicsburg died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Fox Subacute at Mechanicsburg. She was a Medical Secretary for Frederickson Outpatient Center, Mechanicsburg and retired from Pinnacle Health Medical Services in May of 2021. She loved dogs, bluebirds, plants, her swimming pool, the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers, and her many friends. She was born June 9, 1956 in Scranton....

Mary Jane Hobaugh

Mary Jane Hobaugh

Apr 19, 2022

Mary Jane Hobaugh, 95, of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in her residence surrounded by her children. She was the former owner of R.B. Hobaugh & Son, Lemoyne. Mary Jane attended St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland and was a former member of the New Cumberland Civic Club. She enjoyed baking, sewing, shopping and going to...

John W. Slayton

John W. Slayton

Apr 19, 2022

John W. Slayton, 78, of Lemoyne, passed away quietly while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s. He was the son of the late E. Winfred and Rosa (Richardson) Slayton, and was born on June 17, 1943, in Danville, VA. Though his battle with dementia dominated the final years of his life,...

Patricia L.  Fastrich

Patricia L. Fastrich

Apr 18, 2022

Patricia L. Fastrich, 85, of Hummelstown, Camp Hill died Monday, April 18, 2022 at The Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill. She was a Registered Nurse and retired from Nationwide Insurance. She graduated from Mercy Hospital Nursing School in Pittsburgh. She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Harrisburg. She was devoted to her family and loved...

Marjorie Ann Mccracken

Marjorie Ann Mccracken

Apr 17, 2022

Marjorie Ann McCracken, 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 17, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the retired office manager for her late husband’s family dentistry practice, McCracken Family Dentistry, Camp Hill. She was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsburg, and will forever be remembered for her kindness and generosity. Marjorie...

Joseph L.  Hawthorne

Joseph L. Hawthorne

Apr 14, 2022

Joseph L. Hawthorne, 78, of New Cumberland died Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home. A Marine Corps Veteran, he was a retired steel worker from Bethlehem Steel. A graduate of Lower Dauphin High School, he was an avid golfer and enjoyed meticulously maintaining his yard on his favorite lawn tractor. He was born February 5, 1944 in Harrisburg to...

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