Jean E. (Schofield) Leonard, 92, of Bethany Village, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Burle and Alma (Ryan) Schofield, born on July 22, 1929 in Harrisburg. The second of eight children, Jean grew up and remained in south-central PA, working for Specialty Bakery, Marysville. She was a longtime member of Community United...
Kenneth E. Dapp, 93, of Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away Monday, November 8. He was born August 29, 1928 in Harrisburg to the late Edgar and Ethel (Bowman) Dapp. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Kenneth B. Dapp. Ken was a graduate of William Penn High School, a graduate of Shippensburg State College and...
Alice C. “Corrie” Barba, 82, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in her residence with her loving family by her side. She was a retired Registered Nurse with Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle and a member of Celebration Community Church, Dillsburg. Corrie enjoyed traveling and camping with her late husband, going to the beach, painting and...
Will D. Everhard III, 68, of Lewisberry, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at home. He retired as a home builder for various employers including his own company, Everhard Construction and Midstate Construction. Will was a member of VFW Post 537, Etters. Born on Tuesday, May 19, 1953 in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Will D., Jr....
Myrtle G. McCauslin, 88, died on Monday, November 1, 2021, at Penn State Health, Holy Spirit Medical Center after a short illness. She most recently lived at Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg. While she had been retired for many years, she previously had enjoyed working for the former Hill’s Department Store in Camp Hill as a salesclerk and spending time with...
Louis J. “Lou” Venier, 90, of Camp Hill passed away in his sleep on October 31, 2021 after a brief illness which followed a lengthy decline. Lou was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 60 years, Virginia “Ginny” (Conway) Venier, his parents, Luigi and Theresa (Cafiero) Venier(o), two brothers, and three sisters. He was a devout Catholic...
Earlene A. (Troy) Royston, 85, of Hampden Twp., passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Mary (Lowe) Troy, born on December 28, 1935 in Harrisburg. Earlene grew up in Harrisburg, attending John Harris High School and then marrying her sweetheart, John, whose military assignments would...
Helen C. (Kozlowski) Daneker, 95, of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 in her residence. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a truly caring person. She was a parishioner of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. Helen was born in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, the daughter of the late Felix and Catherine (Urban)...
Jane Norris Davis, 93, a resident of Messiah Lifeways of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Huntingdon, PA passed away at her home. She was born November 11, 1927 in Juniata Twp., Huntingdon County, the daughter of Samuel L. and Evelyn Mark Norris. She was united in marriage to Carl A. Davis, October 22, 1955 in the (former) Hawn’s Bridge Community Church,...
Mark Eli Henderson, 59, of New Cumberland, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp. He was a retired Appliance and Electric Repairman for Sears, Colonial Park, Harrisburg and enjoyed gardening, antique shopping, mechanical repair and hosting family and friends for picnics. Mark was born in Harrisburg, the son of...
Harry Morton Bolger, 87, of Lewisberry, PA, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Friday, October 29, 2021. He was born May 5, 1934 in Palmer, Massachusetts to the late James C. Bolger and Loretta (O’Connor) Bolger. Harry was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and a licensed pilot. He was awarded the...
Jacob W. Blust, 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp. He was a retired pressman with the former Hargro Company, Harrisburg and later, Fry Communications, Mechanicsburg. Jacob was a graduate of Cumberland Valley High School and enjoyed trips to the beach with family, dirt track racing,...
Helen Marie Sklar, 88, of Enola, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021 with family by her side. Marie was the retired owner/operator of The Golden Pheasant Inn in Kent, PA where she and her husband of 66 years raised their four children. She lived out her strong faith in the warm hospitality she offered to all who walked through the door,...
Harvey Charles Zerbe, 90, of Camp Hill, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in his residence with his family by his side. He was a retired train inspector with the former Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central Railroad and Conrail. He was also a stock broker with the former Itterly-Walter, Harrisburg. Harvey was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean...
Ray Souders left this earth with a full head of hair and his own teeth on Oct 26, 2021. Ray was born to the late Ray Souders, Sr and Celia (Fetrow) on Sept 24, 1922 in Fairview Township, York County. What a life! He was raised on a 100+ acre farm without electricity. During his 99 years he enjoyed many...
Donald L. “Bucky” Thomas, 90, of Lewistown, previously of New Cumberland died Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Locust Grove Retirement Village, Mifflin. A self-employed Cabinet Maker, he was an original member and owner of Old Smokey Hunting Camp, established in 1954, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Life member of North American Hunting Club; and past member of VFW Post 7415, New...
Edward C. “Sonny” Sinkovitz, 72, of Harrisburg, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg. He was the son of the late Edward and Josephine (Mettler) Sinkovitz, born on April 10, 1949 in Harrisburg. Sonny grew up in Steelton and graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School (Class of 1967). He was great with his hands...
David Gordon Blahna, 74, of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was the son of the late Aldon H. and Barbara J. (Laughlin) Blahna, born on November 29, 1946 in Bell, CA. He was formally known as David G Blahna, DVM, PhD, MPH, but better known to his family, neighbors and friends as Dave. He had...
Mary Ellen “Mebbie” Tanenbaum, 65, of Lower Paxton Township, died Sunday, October 17, 2021 at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. She was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Reese) Brennan, born on June 7, 1956 in Butler. Mebbie was a graduate of Butler Area Senior High School Class of 1974. She worked at the American Cancer Society until...
Arthur L. “Art” Shaffer II, 77, of Mechanicsburg died peacefully at home on Sunday October 17th, surrounded by his family. He was born in Harrisburg and grew up on the West Shore. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur “Artie” Shaffer, Sr., by his mother, H. Joyce Shaffer, and by his brother, Larry D. E. Shaffer. He was...