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.

David  Miller Weigle

David Miller Weigle

Sep 8, 2020

David Miller Weigle, 81, of Mechanicsburg died Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his home. He was born August 2, 1939 in Danville to the late Mildred (Donmoyer) Weigle and Russell Miller Weigle. A 1957 graduate of John Harris High School, he received his BA from Lafayette College in 1961. He retired from the PA Dept. of Revenue and had also...

Adelemaye Close

Adelemaye Close

Sep 7, 2020

AdeleMaye Close, 29, of Lemoyne, and formerly of Whitehall, PA, passed away on Labor Day, September 7, 2020, at home. Adele lost her battle with addiction. After beginning her years at Central Dauphin High School, she relocated to Cedar Cliff High School. Upon graduation in 2010, Adele pursued her passion in the beauty industry, and graduated from DeRielle Cosmetology. She...

Earlene Y. Ford, Nd,Cfr:Nc

Earlene Y. Ford, Nd,Cfr:Nc

Sep 2, 2020

Earlene Y. Ford, ND, CFR:NC, 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. She was a retired Doctor of Naturopathy and Homeopathic Foot Reflexologist; a licensed Minister of the Gospel; Chaplain for the Upper Allen Fire Department; a member of Christian Life Assembly, Camp Hill; and a graduate of Mt....

Shirley Ann (Weaver) Schneider

Shirley Ann (Weaver) Schneider

Sep 2, 2020

Shirley Ann Schneider (née Weaver), 85, of New Cumberland, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Country Meadows West Shore, Hampden Twp. Born in Harrisburg on July 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late George E. and Helen L. (née Peters) Weaver. She was also preceded in death by a sister and brother, Lois H. Ulrich of Chesapeake, VA,...

Margaret A.  Little

Margaret A. Little

Sep 1, 2020

Margaret A. Little, 73, of Camp Hill died Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at The Gardens of West Shore, East Pennsboro Twp. She was a retired computer technician having worked for thirty-six years at New Cumberland Army Depot and Mechanicsburg Navy Depot. Most recently she worked as a cashier and assistant in the cafeteria at St. Theresa School. She was a...

Victor Emanuel Bria

Victor Emanuel Bria

Aug 31, 2020

Victor Emanuel Bria, 88, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 in The Bridges at Bent Creek, Silver Spring Twp. He was a retired Corrections Officer with the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill and early on managed his family’s business, Bria’s Café in Steelton. Victor was a Korean War Army veteran; an active member of Holy...

Beatrice M. Lilley

Beatrice M. Lilley

Aug 30, 2020

Beatrice M. Lilley, 93, formerly of Etters, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Forest Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Carlisle. Daughter of the late Jacob and Edith (Sweeney) Zeigler, she was born on October 8, 1926 in Newberry Township. Beatrice was a hard worker from the start, both in her professional life, and while maintaining the home. She took...

Claire Ann (Shiel) Weaver

Claire Ann (Shiel) Weaver

Aug 29, 2020

Claire Ann (Shiel) Weaver, 87, of Lewisberry, PA passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at home, surrounded by her family. Born July 15, 1933 in Boston, MA to Joseph P. and Margaret M. (Flynn) Shiel. Claire was 6th of 8 children: Pegge, Eleanor, Joe, Dorothy, Mary Lou, Claire, Paul, and Joan. Claire grew up a Bostonian and then became...

Verna (Checker) Kounas

Verna (Checker) Kounas

Aug 27, 2020

Verna Kounas (née Checker), 83, of Fairview Township, passed away on August 27, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. Daughter of the late Peter and Lillian (Kretas) Checker, she was born on April 21, 1937 in New London, CT. Verna was a gifted classical pianist who performed and choreographed ensembles all her life and is remembered as such by those...

Ann Armor Vanderlippe

Ann Armor Vanderlippe

Aug 25, 2020

Ann (Armor) Vanderlippe, 80, of Etters, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 in Brookdale Grandon Farms, Hampden Twp. She was born in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late William and Alta (McCleaf) Armor. Ann was a member of Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church, Etters; enjoyed reading, coloring and cross stitch; and always had a sweet tooth. But more...

Eugene E. "Gene"  Heiges

Eugene E. "Gene" Heiges

Aug 24, 2020

Eugene E. “Gene” Heiges, 79, of Mechanicsburg died Monday, August 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. An Army Veteran, he worked for Pennsylvania American Water Company as a Plant Operator. He was a member of Lowther Manor Lodge No. 781, F & AM, Lewisberry; Zembo Shrine having served as Past Potentate and in the Usher and Mini-Car Units....

William H. Hess

William H. Hess

Aug 20, 2020

William H. Hess, 81, of Newberry Twp., York Haven, died Thursday, August 20, 2020, at home following a brief battle with cancer. He retired as a mechanic for Consolidated Freightways, Carlisle; had formerly played in various pool leagues in the area and was a member of Teamsters Local 776, Harrisburg. Bill loved his six cats and enjoyed feeding the backyard...

Joan L.  Sheehan

Joan L. Sheehan

Aug 15, 2020

Joan L. Sheehan, 87, of Camp Hill, died at Homeland Center, August 15, 2020. Joan was born in Shamokin, PA to Joseph and Ellen Fiebig on January 8, 1933. A long-time resident of Camp Hill, Joan was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd and in later years St. Theresa’s. With her warm smile and outgoing personality, Joan...

Gloria (Gianelli) Torchia

Gloria (Gianelli) Torchia

Aug 12, 2020

Gloria (Giannelli) Torchia, 93, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Lewisberry, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Bridges of Bent Creek, Silver Spring Township. Daughter of the late Joseph and Madeline (Sebastian) Giannelli, she was born on September 1, 1926 in Harrisburg. Gloria worked for the West Shore School District, in various positions, retiring after many years of...

Carlos Vazquez Ortiz

Carlos Vazquez Ortiz

Aug 6, 2020

Carlos Vazquez Ortiz, 78, of Fairview Township, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at home. Son of the late Pedro Vazquez Ortiz and Rosa Maria Ortiz, he was born on May 31, 1942 in Sabana Grande. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Carlos worked for and retired from Loctite Adhesives, Sabana Grande, PR. He just recently moved to the...

David Alan Sowers

David Alan Sowers

Aug 5, 2020

David Alan Sowers, 65, of New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in his residence. He was a retired quality control agent with Carlisle Syntec, Carlisle and a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University. David was a member of American Legion Post 143 and VFW Post 7415, both of New Cumberland; and James A. Danner VFW Post 537,...

Dorothy L. Sullivan

Dorothy L. Sullivan

Aug 5, 2020

Cancer has robbed us of the life and laughter of Dorothy L. Sullivan, who passed at home in New Cumberland, surrounded by her loving family on August 5, 2020. Dottie was unsinkable, unstoppable—an all-around force of nature, and we are better for having her in our lives. Born in 1941 in Lansdowne to the late George M. and Gladys M....

Kathleen Rae (Haskell) Olweiler

Kathleen Rae (Haskell) Olweiler

Aug 3, 2020

Kathleen Rae Haskell Olweiler, 85, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of the late Marion and Ada Ruth (Corkill) Haskell. Kathleen attended Balsbaugh United Christian Church, Hershey. She worked at the State Capital Savings and Loan in Harrisburg from 1960 to...

Rebekah A.  Reidinger

Rebekah A. Reidinger

Aug 2, 2020

Rebekah A. Reidinger, 92 of Harrisburg died Sunday, August 2, 2020 at The Middletown Home. An Administrative Officer for the Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, she was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg and Daughters of the American Revolution. She liked reading, sewing, playing Bridge, and loved dogs. She was born September 6, 1927 in Middletown to the...

Ann K. Frankhouse

Ann K. Frankhouse

Aug 2, 2020

Ann K. Frankhouse, 86, of Lansdale, previously of New Cumberland and Mechanicsburg, died Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Einstein Medical Center in Montgomery County. She was born June 26, 1934 in Philadelphia to the late Harrison Gill and Florence May (Ellson) Kildare. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marlin B. Frankhouse, and sister, Carolyn Kildare Kramer. Ann...

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