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.

Dale E. Wetzel

Dale E. Wetzel

Aug 13, 2019

Dale Eugene (Pap) Wetzel, of New Cumberland, PA and Millsboro, DE, passed away on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019, at his home at the age of 82. He was born in Lavelle, PA on May 28th, 1937, and was the son of the late Clarence Wetzel and Viola (Quinton) Wetzel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Audrey A. (Deckman) Kister

Audrey A. (Deckman) Kister

Aug 12, 2019

Audrey A. (Deckman) Kister, 84, of Marysville, died Monday, August 12, 2019 surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late George Wilbur and Viola Mae (King) Deckman, she was born on July 30, 1935 in New Cumberland. Audrey was a graduate of New Cumberland High School (’53) and went on to work for AMP, Harrisburg, as a secretary. She was...

James Robert Doughty

James Robert Doughty

Aug 6, 2019

James Robert Doughty, 90, passed away on August 6, 2019 at home in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Born in 1928 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dewey A. and Irene N. Doughty. Bob Doughty was a wonderful father and a devoted family man. He loved gardening, Ohio State football, and his many computers. He retired from...

John  Charles Rudy

John Charles Rudy

Aug 5, 2019

John Charles “Jack” Rudy, 75, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. died Monday, August 5, 2019 at Manor Care, Camp Hill. He was a retired dock worker from the former Roadway Express. A talented handyman, he enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and penny auctions. He was born in Harrisburg to the late David and Lois (Garman) Rudy. He is survived by...

Mark O. Turban

Mark O. Turban

Aug 3, 2019

Mark O. Turban, 81, of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Son of the late Jacob David and Cathryn (Becker) Turban, he was born on March 9, 1938, and lived in New Cumberland his entire life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica H. Turban. Mark was a loving brother, husband and father, and is...

Nicholas "Nick" Morales

Nicholas "Nick" Morales

Aug 3, 2019

Nicholas “Nick” Morales, 40, of Harrisburg, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 in Harrisburg, PA. He was a contractor with Keith Lawson Construction in Harrisburg, PA. Nick was into a lot of things. He liked to play hand ball. He loved working construction and being hands on. He loved animals especially dogs. He loved going for long walks....

Richard L. "Dick" Coakley

Richard L. "Dick" Coakley

Aug 1, 2019

Richard L. “Dick” Coakley, 86, of The Villages, FL and formerly of Camp Hill, PA, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 1, 2019 in Ocala Regional Medical Center, Ocala, FL. He was the retired owner/operator of Coakley’s Restaurant, New Cumberland, PA for 38 years and was a tireless cornerstone of economic and community development efforts in downtown...

William "Bill" P. Leavens

William "Bill" P. Leavens

Jul 30, 2019

William “Bill” P. Leavens, 62, of Lewisberry, passed away at home on July 30th, surrounded by his family. Son of the late William C. and Emma (Holsinger) Leavens, he was born on November 24, 1956, in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Bill grew up in Sharpsville, PA, excelling in his athletics and academics. He earned an athletic scholarship to play football at the...

Reta M. (Tomlinson) Sprow

Reta M. (Tomlinson) Sprow

Jul 29, 2019

Reta Myrtis (Tomlinson) Sprow, 83, of Camp Hill, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at VibraLife Rehabilitation Center, Mechanicsburg, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Daughter of the late Veldon Earl and Nora Bell (Cogdil) Tomlinson, she was born on June 8, 1936, in Houston, TX. Born and raised in Texas, Reta joined the U.S. Air Force...

Leonard E.  Carl

Leonard E. Carl

Jul 28, 2019

Leonard E. Carl, 83, of Pottsville, formerly of Lemoyne died Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Providence Place Retirement Community of Pine Grove. A Navy Veteran of the Korean War, he was a retired Refrigeration Mechanic from the PA Dept. of Agriculture. In retirement he was a driver for Harrisburg Auto Auction. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lemoyne;...

David A. Wait M.D.

David A. Wait M.D.

Jul 28, 2019

David A. Wait, M.D., 60, of Swatara Twp., Harrisburg, formerly of New Cumberland, died Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his home. He was a retired Internist/owner of the Francis Henry Health Center, Harrisburg; a graduate of Ross University, Dominica, and the University of Lowell, Lowell, MA; a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. Dr. Wait was Board Certified...

Michael Paul Donovan

Michael Paul Donovan

Jul 26, 2019

Michael Paul Donovan, 31, of Joshua, TX, formerly of New Cumberland, died Friday, July 26, 2019, at his family home. He was a Project Manager for Fast Action Restoration, Joshua, TX. He was a 2007 graduate of Canton Area High School, Canton, PA, where he was an accomplished football player, but his real passion was baseball where he excelled in...

Richard Henry Snyder

Richard Henry Snyder

Jul 23, 2019

Richard Henry Snyder, 80, passed away in his home 23 July 2019 with his wife Patricia close by. Richard was born 9 February 1939 in Kingston, NY to Helen W. Sheely and Winfred H. Snyder. He grew up in nearby Hurley, leaving at 17 years old to join the US Air Force. Richard served his county honorably for twenty years,...

Harry Joseph Fromell

Harry Joseph Fromell

Jul 23, 2019

Harry Joseph Fromell, 91, resident of the Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill, PA, and formerly of Altoona, PA, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Encompass Health, Mechanicsburg. He retired as an electrical engineer for Sylvania Electronics, Emporium and Altoona; a graduate of La Salle Institute and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, both of Troy, NY; attended St. Theresa Catholic Church, New...

David E.  Beck

David E. Beck

Jul 22, 2019

David E. Beck, 81, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. died Monday, July 22, 2019 at Vibra Life Assisted Living Facility, Mechanicsburg. He was a Mail Carrier for over forty years in New Cumberland. A graduate of John Harris High School, he enjoyed fishing, boating, and camping and loved his dogs. He was born December 7, 1937 in Harrisburg to the...

Norma Ethel (Haskins) Sinsabaugh

Norma Ethel (Haskins) Sinsabaugh

Jul 22, 2019

Norma Ethel (Haskins) Sinsabaugh, 99, of New Cumberland, known by so many as “Mom-Mom”, passed from this world to be with her Lord and Savior, as well as her husband of 56 years, Wilton L. Sinsabaugh. Born October 13, 1919, in Roulette, she was the daughter of Frank and Orpha (Gillespie) Haskins. Norma was a devoted Christian, Wife, Mother, Grandmother,...

Charles  Matthew Bole

Charles Matthew Bole

Jul 19, 2019

Charles Matthew Bole, 65, of Etters, formerly of Erie passed away unexpectedly, Friday, July 19, 2019 at his home. He worked over 40 years for OSHA, first as an Industrial Hygienist then as Area Director and Computer Specialist in Harrisburg. He was a beloved husband and amazing father to both his daughters. Matt was an Eagle Scout through St. James,...

Margaret C. Erney

Margaret C. Erney

Jul 14, 2019

Margaret C. Erney, 93, of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 in her residence with her loving family at her side. She was a retired Registered Nurse with Harrisburg Hospital (UPMC Pinnacle); also, having worked in several local nursing homes; was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Harrisburg; and was a graduate of Enola High School...

Margaret G. (Keating) Acri

Margaret G. (Keating) Acri

Jul 14, 2019

Margaret Acri, 89 years old, of Lewisberry, PA, formerly of New Cumberland, PA passed away at home on Sunday, July 14, 2019. She was born on September 29, 1929 in Kaska, PA to Katherine (Shields) Keating and Benjamin Keating. Margaret graduated from Lemoyne High School in 1947 where she was known as “Peanuts.” She was a totally devoted and loving...

Joyce Ann Mohler

Joyce Ann Mohler

Jul 11, 2019

Joyce Ann Mohler, 86, of Camp Hill, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late William Flaig and Alyce (Fickes) Blackburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Bowman. Joyce was a member of the Red...

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