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.

Rev. Harold E. Crosby

Rev. Harold E. Crosby

Oct 20, 2019

Harold E. Crosby, who lived to be 103, joined the Church Triumphant on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Harold was born September 29, 1916 in McKeesport, PA to William Henry and Mary Anna Crosby. Harold was the third of five children, and last survivor of 35 cousins. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children,...

Thomas Felix Long

Thomas Felix Long

Oct 19, 2019

Thomas Felix Long, 88, of Silver Spring Twp., Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Homeland Center, Harrisburg. He was born on September 30, 1931, in Benton County, AR, the son of the late Felix (Kansas) and Lila Shelton Long (Colorado). Tom went to elementary school in Huntsville, Madison County, AR. He was a graduate of Wheaton High School, Wheaton,...

Walter N. Peechatka

Walter N. Peechatka

Oct 19, 2019

Walter N. (Walt) Peechatka, 80, of Lower Allen Township, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis at Temple University Hospital Medical Center, Philadelphia. He retired as the C.E.O. of PennAg Industries Association, Harrisburg and was formerly the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a Lobbyist and Governmental Affairs Consultant for Versant Strategies, Harrisburg. Born in East...

Margaret Z. Deck

Margaret Z. Deck

Oct 18, 2019

Margaret Z. Deck, age 100, of Bethany Village, Lower Allen Twp., and formerly of Mechanicsburg, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Village. She was an elementary school teacher retired from the West Shore School District. Born on August 17, 1919 in Hummelstown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond W. and Harriet (Krause) Zeiters. Mrs. Deck was the...

George E.  Hamburg, Iii

George E. Hamburg, Iii

Oct 16, 2019

George E. Hamburg, III, 78, of Mechanicsburg, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He retired as Superintendent of Postal Operations from USPS, New Cumberland and also retired from PNC Bank. He was an active member of Shiremanstown United Methodist Church; Lowther Manor Lodge 781 F&AM, Lewisberry; Zembo Shrine (Circus Chairman); and Past Boss Clown for...

Harold "Bud" Geedy, Sr.

Harold "Bud" Geedy, Sr.

Oct 14, 2019

Harold “Bud” Geedy, Sr., 83, of Dover, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. Son of the late Glen and Mae (Smith) Geedy, he was born on June 7, 1936 in Port Royal, Juniata County. Bud was a trucker for most of his life; he most recently drove for Motor Freight Express, York. He was an Army National Guardsman, and...

James  R. "Jimmy"  Wertz, Jr.

James R. "Jimmy" Wertz, Jr.

Oct 14, 2019

James R. “Jimmy” Wertz, Jr. 67, of Lemoyne died Monday, October 14, 2019 at his home. He worked for Acer Paving, Mechanicsburg. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, the beach and mountains, and spending time with close friends. He was a member of The Fifth Ward Republican Club, Steelton; American Legion Post 974, New Cumberland; Lower Allen VFW Post 7530;...

Thomas M. Minchin

Thomas M. Minchin

Oct 9, 2019

Thomas (Tom) M. Minchin, 72, of Harrisburg passed away on Wednesday morning at Hershey Medical Center. Born on June 29,1947 in Manhattan, NY to the late Michael J. Minchin and Margaret T. (Burke) Minchin. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Minchin Holton. Tom was a graduate of Xaverian High School, Brooklyn, NY. Tom served as Class...

Herbert D. Myers

Herbert D. Myers

Oct 8, 2019

Herbert D. Myers, 69, of Fairview Twp., passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in his residence. He was a retired Road Foreman with Fairview Twp. for more than 43 years, a farmer, a local produce man and an avid hunter. Herb was known to most as a bit of a hard-head, but in fact only showed tough love for...

Joseph Yarnall Kent

Joseph Yarnall Kent

Oct 8, 2019

Joseph Yarnall Kent, 69, of Mechanicsburg, arrived at his final fairway and passed on October 8, 2019 at Arden Courts of Susquehanna, Harrisburg, Pa. Born in Harrisburg on April 5, 1950, Joe was a son of the late James E. and Dorothy M. (Kirk) Kent, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Cecelia J. (Garrett) Kent, a daughter, Amy M....

Romaine (Eichelberger) Conley

Romaine (Eichelberger) Conley

Oct 8, 2019

Romaine E. Conley, 97, of Lewisberry, PA died on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 2, 1922 in Fairview Twp. to the late John L. and Maggie C. (Speidle) Eichelberger. She was married for 67 years to the late Homer B. Conley. Romaine graduated from Harrisburg Barber School and owned and operated her own...

Nina Aime Flower

Nina Aime Flower

Oct 7, 2019

Nina Aime Flower, 88, of Mechanicsburg, PA, died October 7, 2019. Born on May 9, 1931, she was daughter of the late Charles Vincent and Adelina Domenica (Belli) Maute, Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from Midwood High School in 1949 and Katharine Gibbs in 1951. Nina began her career at the Advertising Council, New York. She then left the Council...

Eleanor Jean Poleto

Eleanor Jean Poleto

Oct 7, 2019

Eleanor Jean Poleto, 84, formerly of Harrisburg and Palmyra, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 in Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Campbelltown. She was a retired bookkeeper with Properties Diversified of the West Shore and enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. Eleanor was born in Harrisburg to the late Lester and Henrietta (Wolfe) McCord. She is survived by her...

Geraldine R. Vaughan

Geraldine R. Vaughan

Oct 6, 2019

Geraldine R. (Lyter, Bricker) Vaughan, of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Masonic Village Health Care Center. She was a graduate of John Harris High School and Lincoln School of Nursing. She was retired from the Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She was a member and past president of the American Business...

Jack E. Snavely

Jack E. Snavely

Oct 6, 2019

Jack E. Snavely, 88, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of New Cumberland and Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 in Vibralife, Mechanicsburg. Jack was born in Harrisburg to the late Hal and Mildred (Erdley) Snavely. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Catherine (Boslego) Snavely and his son Paul C. Snavely. He was...

Nancy M. (Williams) Donatucci

Nancy M. (Williams) Donatucci

Oct 5, 2019

Nancy Marie (Williams) Donatucci, 84, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed into eternal life on Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. She was the beloved wife of Gerard (Jerry) Donatucci for sixty years. The daughter of the late William and Isabel Williams, and sister of the late Barbara Williams Litowkin. Mother of...

Joshua Lee Geib

Joshua Lee Geib

Oct 5, 2019

Joshua Lee Geib, 25 of Harrisburg died Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He worked in food services at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He also was a Counselor at Camp Lion Heart, Colebrook and attended HACC. He was born August 4, 1994 in Camp Hill. He is preceded in death by his father,...

Tracy Ann Bordner

Tracy Ann Bordner

Oct 4, 2019

Tracy Ann Bordner, 52, of Dover, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 in her residence. She was an accountant with Miller & Norford Construction and several other local businesses. She was a graduate of Red Land High School; a member of Lewisberry United Methodist Church; loved crocheting; and was an excellent chef. Tracy was also an EMT and received...

Diane M. Simpson

Diane M. Simpson

Oct 3, 2019

Diane M. Simpson, 60, of Fairview Twp., Etters, died Thursday at her home, October 3, 2019, just hours prior to her 61st birthday. She was employed as a maintenance associate for Walmart, Etters. She truly loved her grandchildren and family, pets, cooking, and watching NFL football, particularly the Pittsburgh Steelers. Born in Harrisburg on October 4, 1958, she was the...

Maryjane (Marhefka) Guise

Maryjane (Marhefka) Guise

Oct 2, 2019

Maryjane (Marhefka) Guise, 94, of Lemoyne, and originally of Shamokin, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Spring Creek Rehab Center, Harrisburg. Daughter of the late Frank L. and Sara (Spartzer) Marhefka, she was born on September 12, 1925 in Shamokin. She graduated from East Stroudsburg University, and continued at Bucknell University where she received a Master’s Degree in...

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