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.

William (Bill) Nicolai

William (Bill) Nicolai

Aug 31, 2019

World War II Veteran and retired Foreign Service Officer of the U.S. Dept. of State, Agency for International Development (USAID) Washington, D.C., went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2019 at age 97. He is survived by his son, William A. (Peggy) of Indianapolis, IN; three daughters, Amanda Hasemeier (Robert) of New Cumberland, Kathryn Nicolai (Cookie) of Raleigh,...

Rodney E.  Holderbaum

Rodney E. Holderbaum

Aug 30, 2019

Rodney Holderbaum, 68, of Lewisberry, passed away at home on Friday August 30, 2019. Rod was a 1976 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. After beginning his career with Michael Baker Inc., he joined Gannett Fleming Inc. of Harrisburg, PA in 1980 and worked full-time as a Civil Engineer...

Shirley J.  Flook

Shirley J. Flook

Aug 29, 2019

Shirley J. Flook, 82, of Camp Hill died Thursday, August 29, 2019 at her home. She was a retired supervisor from Kmart for most of her working career. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church, New Cumberland. One of her favorite things to do was spending time with her family, going out to eat, playing games and all...

Timothy Brett Fisher

Timothy Brett Fisher

Aug 28, 2019

Timothy Brett Fisher, 55, of Enola, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He was a 1982 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School and attended Slippery Rock University. Tim was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Mechanicsburg, where he enjoyed singing in the choir and was involved with many other church activities. Additionally, he was...

Emily Kay Turner

Emily Kay Turner

Aug 28, 2019

Emily Kay Turner, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at the age of 24. The daughter of Mark R. Turner and Briana K. Taylor, she was born on November 2, 1994, in Harrisburg. Emily was born and raised in Etters; she was currently living in Carlisle, where she worked in the inventory department at Distribution Management. Her daughter, Olivia,...

Margaret A. "Peg" (Carduff) Napoli

Margaret A. "Peg" (Carduff) Napoli

Aug 25, 2019

Margaret “Peg” (Carduff) Napoli, 83, of Camp Hill, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Peg was born in Mahanoy Plane to the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Hobin) Carduff. She was a 1954 graduate of Gilberton High School. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Raymond Napoli; beloved daughter, Michelle Schaaf and husband, Carl of Harrisburg; siblings,...

Lucia Grace Conte Melham

Lucia Grace Conte Melham

Aug 22, 2019

Lucia Grace Conte Melham died peacefully Thursday, August 22, 2019, at her Lemoyne home. She was blessed with a happy and extraordinary life of 108 years, spanning the administrations of 19 U.S. Presidents and witnessing the incredible sweep of history, events, and technologies. Born December 19, 1910 in Iron Mountain, MI, Lucia was the second of nine children of Antonio...

Jan Laverty

Jan Laverty

Aug 22, 2019

Karen Jan (Thompson) Laverty, 69, formerly of Middletown, died Thursday, August 22, 2019 after a long courageous battle with numerous health issues. Daughter of the late Richard E. and Ruthalee (Dean) Thompson, she was born on November 28, 1949 in Omaha, NE. Jan was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and bowled for many years in the Red Crown league. She...

Samuel B.  Sackman

Samuel B. Sackman

Aug 21, 2019

Samuel B. Sackman, 94, of New Cumberland died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired Letter Carrier from the United State Post Office, New Cumberland. A WWII Army Veteran, he received the Silver Star for Bravery and two Purple Hearts. He was a graduate of Camp Hill High School....

Edward J. Bublinec

Edward J. Bublinec

Aug 20, 2019

Edward J. Bublinec, 88, passed away August 20, 2019, at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Lebanon, PA. Son of the late Stephen and Helen (Kutney) Bublinec, he was born May 31, 1931, in Natrona Heights, PA. Edward was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania and went on to serve our country in the United States Army during the Korean War....

William J. Painter

William J. Painter

Aug 19, 2019

William J. Painter, 79, of Monaghan Twp., Dillsburg, and formerly of Jeanette, died Monday, August 19, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He retired as a Corrections Officer for S.C.I.C., Camp Hill; a Navy Veteran during the Cuban Missile Crisis; a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg; VFW Post 7530, Lower Allen Twp.; American Legion...

Paul F. Del Santo, Sr.

Paul F. Del Santo, Sr.

Aug 19, 2019

Paul F. Del Santo, 88, of Pittston, formerly of New Cumberland passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Timber Ridge Health Care Center, Wilkes Barre, PA. He was born on October 11, 1930 in Harrisburg and was the son of the late Robert and Carmela (Idecola) Del Santo Paul attended Catholic High and was a veteran of the Korean...

Robert Eugene Markey

Robert Eugene Markey

Aug 19, 2019

Robert Eugene Markey, 93, of Fairview Twp., Etters, died Monday, August 19, 2019, at Normandie Ridge Senior Living Community, York. He retired as the former owner/operator of Bob's Indian Sales and Service, Etters; he was one of the last remaining founding member of the White Rose Motorcycle Club; a member of the A.M.A., District 6; the Springfield Indian Motorcycle Club;...

Barbara J. (Dowhower) Hoover

Barbara J. (Dowhower) Hoover

Aug 18, 2019

Barbara Jo (Dowhower) Hoover, 64, of Rutherford, and formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her residence. Daughter of the late Russel H. and Evelyn M. (Spahr) Dowhower, she was born on January 5, 1955 in Harrisburg. Barb was a graduate of Central Dauphin East High School (Class of ’72) and retired as an administrative...

Dorothy  P.  Shaffer

Dorothy P. Shaffer

Aug 17, 2019

Dorothy P. Shaffer, 87, previously of Dover died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. An artist, she enjoyed painting, riding horses with her husband, playing the organ, and the Red Hat Society. She was born April 19, 1932 in Roseville, OH to the late Clifford Peterson and Pauline Blaney. She was the widow of William...

Leo James Vas Korlis

Leo James Vas Korlis

Aug 17, 2019

Leo James Vas Korlis, 82, of Meshoppen died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at The Gardens of West Shore, Camp Hill. A Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a retired electrician having worked for Bendix in Montrose and Proctor and Gamble in Mehoopany. He was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church, Meshoppen, volunteering for various positions and the...

Lisa H.  Leen

Lisa H. Leen

Aug 16, 2019

Lisa H. Leen, 57, of Lemoyne died Friday, August 16, 2019 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She was an Administrative Assistant for Spears Manufacturing, Lewisberry. A 1980 graduate of Red Land High School, she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, New Cumberland active in Choir, Bell Choir, and Stitching Sisters. She previously served on the Board of...

Doris H.  Blue

Doris H. Blue

Aug 16, 2019

Doris H. Blue, 95, of The Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill died Friday, August 16, 2019. Doris Lorraine Haken was born in 1924 in Northumberland County to William Charles and Evelyn Booth Haken. As a young girl, Doris’s family moved to Hershey, PA where her father became a florist for the Hershey Company, and Doris developed a passion for...

Cathy I. Houtz

Cathy I. Houtz

Aug 15, 2019

Cathy I. Houtz, 61, of New Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 in her residence with her family by her side. She was an Accounts Receivable Representative with Aetna, Harrisburg; enjoyed bowling and cooking; and the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles and 76ers. But more than anything, she loved her family – especially her grandchildren. Cathy was born in Harrisburg...

Patricia R. Flowers

Patricia R. Flowers

Aug 15, 2019

Patricia R. Flowers, 76, of East Pennsboro Twp., Camp Hill, died Thursday, August 15, 2019, at her home. She retired as a Computer Specialist for Boyer and Ritter, Camp HIll. Born on April 18, 1943, in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Betty (Wendler) Wilson. Mrs. Flowers was the widow of Joseph E. Flowers....

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