Joanne L. (Dietz) Marks
Sep 7, 2019
Joanne L. (Dietz) Marks, 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Carolyn’s House, a service of Hospice of Central PA, Susquehanna Twp. She was born in Somerset, PA to the late Cloyd and Mabel (Gonder) Dietz. In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her husband A.L. Marks, Jr. Joanne was a former...
Shirley M. Wood
Sep 7, 2019
Shirley M. Wood, 86, of New Cumberland and formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Colonial Park Care Center, Lower Paxton Twp. She was a former employee of the Water Street Rescue Mission, Lancaster and loved doing jigsaw and word puzzles. But the most important thing to her was her faith and family. Shirley was born...
Irene Seiders Bigler
Sep 6, 2019
Irene Seiders Bigler, 98, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 in Messiah Lifeways, Upper Allen Twp. She was a WWII U.S. Marine Corps veteran; a graduate of Lebanon Valley College, Annville (1941); a graduate of Halifax High School (1937); was formerly a teacher with the former Duncannon School District and later worked with the Department...
Christa E. Boyer
Sep 6, 2019
Christa E. Boyer, 76, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 in UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp. She was a graduate of William Penn High School, Harrisburg and a member of the former St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Harrisburg. She was a member of the Keystone Aquatics Club, Harrisburg and a dedicated volunteer at Homeland...
Robert W. Sheaffer
Sep 4, 2019
Robert W. Sheaffer, 67, of New Cumberland died Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. An Army Veteran of the Vietnam War Era, he was a retired Corrections Officer from the Department of Corrections, Camp Hill. Most recently he worked for Harrisburg East Campground and Storage. He played baseball and basketball at Bellefonte High School. He was...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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;...
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...
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...
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
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...