David L. Gingrich, Sr., 79 of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his home. He was the owner/operator of Gingrich Plumbing and Heating which is now celebrating 50 years and three generations. He enjoyed hunting at his cabin in Lycoming Co. and bear hunting in Canada. He was born June 3, 1940 in Harrisburg to the...
Brian Kenneth Chalmers, 53, of Carlisle, formerly of Amherst, MA died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his home. He was a diesel mechanic. He was born December 17, 1966 in Garfield Heights, OH. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Patrick Chalmers. He is survived by his parents, Thomas Edward and Jane Shea Chalmers of Lady Lake, FL;...
Joseph P. Murphy, of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in his residence. He was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg; retired from International Association of Iron Workers, Local 404, Harrisburg; and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland and its Knights of Columbus, Council #8921. Joe was also a U.S. Marine Corps...
Joan L. (Vanalman) Costello, 83, of New Cumberland, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was a retired beautician and crossing guard, and she loved children. Her infectious smile and caring heart are what those closest to her will miss most. Joan was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New...
Ruth Irene Smith, 92, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Hazleton PA, New Cumberland PA, and Vero Beach FL went home to be with her Lord Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2020 at Country Meadows of Mechanicsburg. She had been a ticket seller at Dodgertown in Vero Beach for the MLB. She was born August 17, 1927 in Hazleton, PA. She was preceded...
Joan L. Raudenbush, 88, of Hampden Twp., died Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Country Meadows of Mechanicsburg. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg. Born on Saturday, May 30, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Matilda (Graeff) Huth. Joan was the widow of William E. Raudenbush. Surviving are two daughters, Debra J. Logue...
Henry A. Heim, 98, of Messiah Village, Lower Allen Twp., and formerly of New Cumberland, died Wednesday, April 08, 2020 at the Village. He retired as a construction foreman for the former Bell Telephone Co. of PA, Harrisburg, and was a former guide for Martz’s Game Farm, Dalmatia, and an employee of SCI, Camp Hill. Mr. Heim was an Air...
Edward F. Hirshman , “Fast Eddie” 81, of Camp Hill died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital surrounded by loving family. Ed was born January 24, 1939 in Manhattan, NY to the late Samuel and Pauline (Badian) Hirshman. He graduated from high school in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1956. After high school, Ed served in the Air...
Denise Newcomer Grover, 65, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was a retired accounting clerk with Rite Aid Corporation, Etters offices and was formerly co-owner with her husband Bob of Grover’s Riverview Amoco, Harrisburg. She was a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University...
Chester Edward Keyser, Chief Petty Officer, US Navy, Retired, 99, of Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Bethany Village. He was born March 27, 1921 in Lahaska to the late Jonathan Randall and Caroline (Mayer) Keyser. He was also preceded in death by his wife of sixty-three years, Hideko. He is survived by his son, Glenn C....
Richard R. Brickley, 78, of East Hempfield Twp., Lancaster, and formerly of King of Prussia, died Friday, April 3, 2020, in Lancaster General Hospital. He retired as the Project Director for “Research Information for Educators” for the Commonwealth of PA, Dept. of Education, Harrisburg, and was aformer member of the Market Street Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg, its Choir, and the PSEA....
William Raymond Haines, (Mr.Bill) 79, of New Cumberland died Monday, March 30, 2020 at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital. An Air Force Veteran, he was a retired surveyor from Yule, Jordon, and McKnee, Camp Hill. After retirement he started a second career as Owner of West Shore Rug and Upholstery. A longtime resident of New Cumberland, he attended New Cumberland High...
Charles Herbert “Herb” Sprinkle of Dillsburg died Sunday, March 29, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. He was retired from Mold-Base Industries, Harrisburg. He loved bluegrass music, camping, car races, being near the water, working with his hands and, beyond measure, his family. He was born July 13, 1937 in Owings Mills, MD to the late Charles A. Sprinkle and...
Aubrey M. Hillis, 77, of Etters, formerly of Charlotte, NC went to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 29, 2020, surrounded by his family at Manor Care Health Services, Carlisle. After graduating from P.S. DuPont High School in 1960, he attended Goldey Beacom School of Business where he earned an Associate Degree in Accounting and Business Administration. Then he worked...
Eugene K. “Gene” Pellish, 78, of Fairview Township, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at home. Son of the late Michael and Christine (Kerrick) Pellish, he was born on July 16, 1941 in Pottsville. Growing up in Llewellyn, PA, Gene was a graduate of Minersville High School (’59), and went on to serve in the US Navy. Following his...
Marilyn S. Morrow, 83, of New Cumberland, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 in Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill surrounded by her loving family. She was a retired Front End Manager with BJ’s Wholesale Club. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her husband in Florida and Delaware. Marilyn attended Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mechanicsburg. Marilyn was...
Rafé Grove Shearer of Mechanicsburg passed away at Temple University Hospital on March 26, 2020, at the age of 50, following a long and courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Rafé is survived by Craig, her loving husband of 23 years, and her amazing sons Max and Sam. Rafé is remembered by her parents, Jack and Shirley Grove of Mechanicsburg,...
Kay “Nanny” Bricker of New Cumberland, PA left this world and entered into her Savior’s presence on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. She was 80 years old. Kay was born in Girardville, PA on March 23rd 1940. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert O’Shura, her mother, Alice (Zembas) O’Shura, and also by her loving husband of 56 years,...
Richard E. “Dick” Fisher, 90, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg. One of ten children, and the son of the late Glenn and Vera (Landis) Fisher, he was born on July 11, 1929 in Harrisburg. Dick grew up in New Cumberland and remained there throughout most of his...
Naomi R. (Carter) Kestner, 77, of Camp Hill, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill. She was a former receptionist with Ernst & Young, Harrisburg and was an avid gardener. But more than anything, her world revolved around her love for her children and later in life, her grandchildren. Naomi was born in Short...