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.

Garry G. Amsbaugh

Garry G. Amsbaugh

Feb 1, 2021

Garry G. Amsbaugh, Sr., 80, of York Haven died Monday, February 1, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. A Handyman, he was the retired owner/operator of Garry’s Home Improvements. He enjoyed reading, woodworking, and helping everyone as Mr. Fixit. He was born February 9, 1940 in Newberry Twp. to the late Clair and Margaret (Hinkle) Amsbaugh. He was also preceded...

Thomas W. Gettle

Thomas W. Gettle

Jan 31, 2021

Thomas W. Gettle, 77, of Etters died Sunday, January 31st at his home. A graduate of Susquehannock High School, he was a Navy Veteran. He was a retired Data System Specialist from the former Mechanicsburg Navy Depot. Tom was a caring and giving person who touched the lives of so many people. He will be sadly missed by his family...

John Edgar Peifer, D. Ed.

John Edgar Peifer, D. Ed.

Jan 31, 2021

John Edgar Peifer, D. Ed., 88, of New Cumberland died Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was born December 14, 1932, in Danville to the late Verdine H. and Margaret M. (Graeber) Peifer and grew up in Shamokin. He was the widower of Marian (Romberger) Peifer, Ph.D. He is survived by his daughter, Marian P. “Mimi” Clark (Thomas) of Mechanicsburg; son,...

Brian E. Kohler

Brian E. Kohler

Jan 31, 2021

Brian E. Kohler, 61, of Hampden Twp., died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore, with his family by his side. He retired as Senior Manager, Computer Operations for AES/PHEAA, Harrisburg. Brian was an avid golfer, loved the outdoors and hunting at his cabin. Over the years, he was involved in Silver Spring Baseball, Scout Troop 180 and...

David R.  Mcdonel, Sr.

David R. Mcdonel, Sr.

Jan 29, 2021

David R. McDonel, Sr., 77, of Mechanicsburg died Friday, January 29, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital. He served in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam war repairing helicopters at the former New Cumberland Army Depot. He was a retired truck driver from Schneider National Carrier. He was a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School. He previously served...

Louis  D.  Poloni, Ph.D.

Louis D. Poloni, Ph.D.

Jan 28, 2021

Louis D. Poloni, Ph.D. of Fairview township, passed away on January 28th at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Murphey Poloni. He is survived by his son, Nathan Poloni of Snohomish, WA and his son's partner, Alexis Morales. He also leaves behind his partner, Kathy Luft of Mechanicsburg, PA. He is survived by...

Michael A. Drebot

Michael A. Drebot

Jan 27, 2021

Michael A. Drebot, 65, of New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Son of the late Michael and Jean (Johnson) Drebot, he was born on September 18, 1955 in Pottsville. Growing up in Northern Dauphin County, Mike graduated from Upper Dauphin High School in 1975. His passion to serve others began when...

Christopher Wiliam Glidewell

Christopher Wiliam Glidewell

Jan 26, 2021

Christopher William Glidewell, 40, of Martinsburg, WV, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his home. As a child, Christopher was fun-loving and mischievous, growing into a loving, athletic youth who enjoyed reading, playing basketball and baseball, and hanging out with his friends. He graduated from Hedgesville High School, WV, and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. Regardless of...

Robert Edwards

Robert Edwards

Jan 26, 2021

Robert Edwards, 98, of Lebanon, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Country Meadows, Mechanicsburg. He was a retired Auditor with Jewel Tea Company, Chicago, IL and a decorated WWII Air Force Armorer Gunner. Mr. Edwards enjoyed working in the yard, gardening, and was an avid reader. He was a former Sunday School teacher and was always active in...

Dennis P. Keener

Dennis P. Keener

Jan 25, 2021

Dennis P. Keener, 72, of New Cumberland and formerly of Palmyra, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 in UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp. He worked for the former New Cumberland Army Depot, Fairview Twp. and prior to that was a foreman with Fruehauf Trailer Corporation, Middletown. He was a U.S. Navy Seabee veteran of the Vietnam War;...

Donna M. (Schaffner) Pearson

Donna M. (Schaffner) Pearson

Jan 25, 2021

Donna M. (Schaffner) Pearson, 49, of Camp Hill, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center. She was born on April 28, 1971 in Harrisburg. She lived in Middletown and Elizabethtown, with a brief stay in Highspire in between, all the while growing up to become the best older sister ever to her...

Janice L. "Jan" Brinser

Janice L. "Jan" Brinser

Jan 25, 2021

Janice L. Brinser, 80, of Fairview Twp. died Tuesday, January 25, 2021 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. She was a retired Travel Finance Analyst from the former New Cumberland Army Depot. A graduate of the former William Penn High School, she was a member of Paxton United Methodist Church where she enjoyed making Easter eggs....

Darla A. Young

Darla A. Young

Jan 21, 2021

Darla A. Young, 81, of Upper Allen Twp., Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, January 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She retired as the Office Manager at the former Engle Business Equipment, Mechanicsburg, and in earlier years worked for the federal government as a civilian with a top secret clearance. She was a dedicated, founding...

Angela Danielle Chubb

Angela Danielle Chubb

Jan 19, 2021

Angela Danielle Chubb, 38, of Fairview Twp., Etters, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp. She was born on December 30, 1982 in East Pennsboro Twp. and was the daughter of Terri (Dugan) Zimmerman of Land O Lakes, FL and the late Lee Stetler. Angie was well known throughout the community...

Michelle Marie Machesky

Michelle Marie Machesky

Jan 17, 2021

Michelle Marie Machesky, 59, of Harrisburg, and formerly of Irvine, CA, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in her residence after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Michelle was a beautiful person inside and out, with a selfless and loving soul. She served as a nurse midwife at the Reading Hospital and later at the University of Southern California...

Kim Klemmer Sternbergh

Kim Klemmer Sternbergh

Jan 17, 2021

Kim Klemmer Sternbergh, 71, of Fairview Twp (formerly from Summerdale). died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. Kim was a retired Benefit Analyst/Consultant at Highmark Blue Shield, an alumnus of J.P. McCaskey High School, Lancaster and attended Penn State University, Main Campus. She was also a member of New Life Church, New Cumberland. Her greatest joys were...

Vivian M.  Kugle

Vivian M. Kugle

Jan 17, 2021

Vivian M. Kugle, 86, of Harrisburg, formerly of York died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Colonial Park Care Center, Lower Paxton Twp. She was a retired Water Safety Specialist from American Red Cross, Central PA Chapter, Harrisburg. She also taught swimming at HACC for over 23 years. A 1976 Cum Laude graduate of Millersville University, she was President of York...

Dennis I. Davis

Dennis I. Davis

Jan 16, 2021

Dennis I. Davis, 73, of Fairview Township, passed away on Saturday, January 16. 2021 at Shippensburg Health Care Center. Son of the late Ira Phillip Davis and M. Lorraine (McElwee) Davis, he was born on February 18, 1947 in Harrisburg. Denny was a 1966 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill. Upon graduation, he served his country in the...

Gerald C. Froelich

Gerald C. Froelich

Jan 16, 2021

Gerald C. Froelich, 73, of Etters, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. He was a retired fork lift operator with DLA, Fairview Twp., New Cumberland; attended York Bible Baptist Church; and was a graduate of East Pennsboro High School. Gerald was born in Harrisburg to the late Orrie and Mary (Liddick) Froelich. In addition...

Viola Irene Bretz

Viola Irene Bretz

Jan 15, 2021

Viola Irene Bretz, 102, formerly of Lower Paxton Township, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021 at Country Meadows in Mechanicsburg. Born during the Spanish Flu on November 18, 1918 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Courtney M. and Maude (Miller) Hull. She was the widow of Kenneth H. Bretz who preceded her in death in 2005....

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