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This is a collection of obituaries for New Cumberland, Camp Hill, Lemoyne, Mechanicsburg, Etters, York Haven, Harrisburg, Wormleysburg, Lewisberry, Enola and Central PA area.
James L. "Jim" Long
Aug 3, 2024
James L. “Jim” Long, 86, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Heffelfinger) Long, born on June 9, 1938, in Lynnville, PA.
Jim graduated in 1956 from Catasauqua High School and went on to Lehigh University and then the University of Iowa, where he earned a bachelor’s degree...
Doris Mae Bair
Aug 3, 2024
On the evening of August 3, 2024, Doris Mae Bair, 98, of New Cumberland, was surrounded by family as she was welcomed into her heavenly home.
Doris was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, on February 16, 1926, to the late John and Ella (Gayvert) Simcox. While living in McKeesport, she worked in a candy shop, at Sears and Roebuck’s in the ordering...
Richard Charles Durborow
Aug 2, 2024
Richard Charles Durborow, 96, of Camp Hill, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born in Falmouth, Lancaster County, on August 4, 1927, to the late Charles Durborow and Dorothy Curran.
Richard, or “Doot,” as he was affectionately known, was a 1945 graduate of William Penn High School, Harrisburg, and a standout athlete...
Colleen Rife Freedman
Jul 31, 2024
Colleen Rife Freedman, 71, of New Cumberland, passed on July 31, 2024, at 10:21 AM, surrounded by her loving family. Colleen was born on April 27, 1953, and was a graduate of Red Land High School. Colleen retired after 20 years of service from the American Legion Post 143, where she was the post manager. Additionally, she served as the...
Charles D. "Charlie" Fissel, Sr.
Jul 30, 2024
Charles D. “Charlie” Fissel, Sr., 97, formerly of Dauphin, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Thornwald Home, Carlisle, with his son by his side. Born January 26, 1927, in Penbrook, PA, he was the son of the late Paul R. and Mary (Whitman) Fissel.
Charlie was a proud World War II veteran who served in the U.S....
Daris Alma (Karchner) Roberts
Jul 25, 2024
Daris Alma (Karchner) Roberts 89, of Camp Hill died Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Holy Spirit Hospital.
She was born on October 4, 1934 in Mifflin Township, Columbia County, daughter of the late Sterlen and Ada (Slusser) Karchner.
She was a 1952 graduate of the former Mifflinville High School.
She was active as a Kiwanis wife with her husband in the Harrisburg...
Gennett M. Lechthaler
Jul 24, 2024
Gennett "Janet" Lechthaler, 91, of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 24, 2024 in New Cumberland, PA. She was born on August 4, 1932 in New Cumberland, PA to the late Glenn Fisher and Vera (Landis) Fisher. She was a member of Trinity on Bridge and looked forward to her lunch group outings. Most of all she enjoyed spending...
Ann V. Shults
Jul 23, 2024
Ann Virginia Shults, 81, of Camp Hill, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, after a brief stay at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Township. She was the daughter of the late Calvin and Lucile (Leiss) Hoerneman, born on March 7, 1943, in Pittsburgh.
A 1961 graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School, she would go on to pursue...
Elvira Hudson
Jul 20, 2024
Elvira "Mickey" Hudson (nee Hindman), 94, passed away on July 20, 2024, at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital. Born December 19, 1929, in Buffalo, NY, she spent her early years there before her family moved to Baltimore, MD, where she spent her school-aged years and graduated from Western High School.
Mickey dedicated her life to her family, fulfilling the role of a...
William G. Kehres
Jul 17, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William G. Kehres, a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, at the age of 82. William's journey in this world began on August 23, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, marking the beginning of a life filled with love, laughter, and dedicated service.
William, a proud Army veteran, served his country with honor from...
D. Ronald Kerns
Jul 13, 2024
Affectionately known as KARO the clown for 56 consecutive Zembo Shrine Circuses, D. Ronald Kerns, 90+ years young, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 13 at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg after a brief illness. Also known as Ron, Ronald, Ronnie, and sometimes Dr. (confusion with the initials D R Kerns) he was formerly from Lenker Manor in Harrisburg.
Ron was born...
Genevieve R. "Gennie" Schiffer
Jul 13, 2024
Genevieve R. “Gennie” Schiffer, 78, of Lewisberry died Saturday, July 13th at The Bridges at Bent Creek, Mechanicsburg.
She was a retired accountant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A devout Catholic, she was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, was a member of the Arimatheans, and women’s prayer group. Previously, she was...
Susan Penrose Brickley
Jul 10, 2024
Susan Penrose Brickley, 84, of Lancaster, PA peacefully passed away after a short illness on July 10, 2024, surrounded by her two children. Born June 24, 1940, Sue was the daughter of William Markley Penrose and Nellie Mable Moore Penrose. She graduated from Cedar Cliff High School in New Cumberland, PA, and married her sweetheart Richard Brickley in 1963. Sue...
Shirley E. (Paul) Sharbaugh
Jul 9, 2024
Shirley Elizabeth (Paul) Sharbaugh, 97, a long-time resident of Altoona, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, surrounded by her family at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill, PA. Born on December 1, 1926, in Roaring Spring, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry D. and Mary E. (Ayers) Paul. She married Paul L. Sharbaugh,...
Louis S. Bracale, Sr.
Jul 9, 2024
Louis “Lou” Bracale, 79, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on July 9, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1944 in Hershey, PA to Pete and Angeline (Calla) Bracale. He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers, Frank, Junior, and Phillip Bracale. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Snell) Bracale, his two sons, Louis...
Lillian R. Shermer
Jul 5, 2024
Lillian R. Shermer passed away on Friday evening, July 5, 2024, at Green Ridge Village, Newville, PA, after battling peritoneal mesothelioma for almost four years. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, George Shermer, and son, Mark Shermer. Born in Hamtramck, MI, Lillian moved to Hazleton, PA, as a teenager where she met the love of her life, George....
Dennis P. Frizzi, Jr.
Jul 4, 2024
Dennis P. Frizzi Jr., 63, of New Cumberland, passed away on Independence Day, 2024, fitting him perfectly as a proud American and true patriot. He was the son of the late Brenda (Kohr) and Dennis P. Frizzi Sr., born on May 3, 1961, in Harrisburg.
Denny, or “Friz,” as everyone called him, was a 1979 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School,...
Peter A. Hamel
Jul 3, 2024
Peter A. Hamel, passed away on July 3, 2024 at the age of 66. He was born on February 28, 1958 in Manhattan, N.Y. Peter spent over four decades sharing his unmistakable voice with radio listeners across the United States. His tender heart of love for those hurting motivated him to reach out on the air waves daily to touch...
Robert A. Shultz
Jul 2, 2024
Robert A. Shultz, 90, of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his residence. He was the son of the late Ralph and Myrl (Artley) Shultz, born on August 15, 1933, in Harrisburg. In addition to his parents and siblings, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Sandra “Sandy” Shultz.
Robert was a...
John Edward Lobb
Jul 1, 2024
John Edward Lobb, 79, of New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. Born on December 3, 1944, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late George and Geraldine (Frazer) Lobb.
John graduated from Cedar Cliff High School in 1962—a member of the first class to go through all three years at the newly built school. He would meet...
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