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.

Sean Robert Stibitz

Sean Robert Stibitz

Feb 10, 2019

Sean Robert Stibitz, 45, of Rye Twp., Marysville, died Sunday, February 10, 2019, at his home. He was a carpenter and builder in the Central PA area and was published in a New England magazine showcasing his carpentry skills. Sean was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saint, York Haven, and enjoyed camping, hiking, teaching...

Donald "Don" Lawrence Henkel

Donald "Don" Lawrence Henkel

Feb 6, 2019

Donald “Don” Lawrence Henkel, 75, of New Cumberland, passed away suddenly on February 6, 2019, at UPMC Pinnacle, Harrisburg. Son of the late Julius and Helen (Notch) Henkel, he was born on November 14, 1943, in Duluth, MN. Don served in the US Air Force, where he learned to weld, including underwater welding. He then attended the University of Nevada,...

Adam Paul "Sner" Castner

Adam Paul "Sner" Castner

Feb 5, 2019

Adam Paul “Sner” Castner, 36, of New Cumberland, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in his home. He was a Sales Consultant with Faulkner Honda, Harrisburg, a 2001 graduate of Trinity High School, Camp Hill, and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. Adam attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania; loved music and attending concerts; was a...

Marie "Bernie" English

Marie "Bernie" English

Feb 4, 2019

Marie Bernadette “Bernie” English, 75, of Lewisberry, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 in Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. She was a retired fourth grade teacher for 34 years with Orndorf Elementary in the Northeastern School District, York County and taught for four years prior to that at St. Patrick School, York. Bernie was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church,...

Robert L. Smith

Robert L. Smith

Feb 4, 2019

Robert L. Smith, 89, formerly of Middletown, PA, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 in the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. He was born August 28, 1929 in Harrisburg, PA, the son of the late Wilson J. and Erma (Cunningham) Smith. Robert was a graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg and The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He was retired from...

Miriam M. (Meredith) Weikel

Miriam M. (Meredith) Weikel

Feb 3, 2019

Miriam M. (Meredith)Weikel, 100, of Country Meadows of West Shore, and formerly of Camp Hill, New Cumberland, and Mt. Carmel, passed Sunday, February 3, 2019, at her home. She retired as an employee of the former Bell of PA, Harrisburg; a member of the 1936 graduating class of Mt. Carmel High School; a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, New...

Charles H. "Bud" Soder

Charles H. "Bud" Soder

Feb 3, 2019

Charles H. “Bud” Soder, 88, of Camp Hill, formerly of Boalsburg, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Holy Spirit Hospital. He retired after 35 years as Material Control Supervisor at Raytheon. He was a Staff Sargent in the Air Force during the Korean War, from 1952-1956. He was a member of American Legion Post 245. In 1950 he...

William  R.  Shaffer

William R. Shaffer

Feb 2, 2019

William R. Shaffer, 88, of Dover died Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Manor Care Health Services, Camp Hill. He was the owner/operator of the former Bill Shaffer Remodeling, Lewisberry. A past member of the Wellsville Riding Club, he took in and rehabilitated abused horses until homes could be found. He enjoyed traveling around the country. He was born October 14,...

Valerie Cassell Cliber

Valerie Cassell Cliber

Jan 31, 2019

Valerie Cassell Cliber, 62, of New Cumberland died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Val was a devoted mother, wife, and friend. She was a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School and Millersville University where she received a degree in education. Val worked at Sweet Jubilee in Mechanicsburg with a wonderful crew of "work peeps" that...

David Paul Kuren Sr.

David Paul Kuren Sr.

Jan 31, 2019

David Paul Kuren, Sr., 76, of Newberry Twp., died Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Pinnacle Health Harrisburg Hospital. He retired as a Roofer for the former Ewing Roofing, Camp Hill and was a Vietnam era U.S. Army veteran. Dave loved horse racing, scratch-off tickets, and the Philadelphia Eagles. He also taught his boys to flirt and loved being with his...

Paul M. Powley

Paul M. Powley

Jan 30, 2019

Mr. Paul M. Powley, 77, of Harrisburg, passed away on January 30, 2019, at Colonial Park Care Center, Lower Paxton Twp. He retired as an Electrical Engineer for the former New Cumberland Army Depot, Fairview Twp., and was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Harrisburg. Born on May 2, 1941 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late...

Kathleen L. Richie

Kathleen L. Richie

Jan 28, 2019

Kathleen L. Richie, 71, of New Cumberland died Monday, January 28, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. A 1965 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School, Coal Twp. she was retired from Arnold Transportation. She was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland where she served as Mercy Service Coordinator. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed bingo,...

Patricia J. Peiffer

Patricia J. Peiffer

Jan 25, 2019

Patricia J. Peiffer, 90, of Etters, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 in Country Meadows of York. She was a retired Manager of the Tag & Title Department for the PA Automotive Association, Harrisburg; a graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg; past conductor at the James Danner VFW Post 537 Auxiliary, Etters; and a member of Christ Presbyterian...

Peggy D. Reynolds

Peggy D. Reynolds

Jan 25, 2019

Peggy D. Reynolds, 79 of Country Meadows of Hershey, formerly of Harrisburg died Friday, January 25, 2019 at Country Meadows with her family by her side. She was a retired manager from M&T / Dauphin Deposit Bank and past member of Rockville United Methodist Church. She was born October 6, 1939 in Cleveland, OH to the late George W. and...

Annette  Marie  Draksler

Annette Marie Draksler

Jan 23, 2019

Annette Marie Draksler, 77, of Camp Hill died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital, Harrisburg. A graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, she was a retired supervisor in the data control department at the former Mechanicsburg Navy Depot after 34 years of service. She also was a server at Hardings Restaurant in Camp Hill for over 20 years....

Arlene B. Dougherty

Arlene B. Dougherty

Jan 22, 2019

Arlene B. Dougherty, 84, of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. She always had a kind word for everyone she met, and she loved animals, taking in many strays throughout her life. Plus, she made “one hell of a Manhattan” according to her late husband. Arlene was the widow of Austin C. Dougherty...

Robert G.  Veach

Robert G. Veach

Jan 21, 2019

Robert G. Veach, 69, of Hampden Township died Monday, January 21, 2019 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Bob worked as a salesman for Executone Telephone Systems for many years and held sales positions in the technology industry after moving to Florida as well. He most recently enjoyed a retirement job as a manager for Cramer Auto Park. Bob had...

Shirlee V. (Palmer) Swope

Shirlee V. (Palmer) Swope

Jan 21, 2019

Shirlee V. (Palmer) Swope, 89, of Camp Hill, died on Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Gardens at Camp Hill. Daughter of the late Morrison and Myrtle (Smith) Palmer, she was born on January 13, 1930, in Altoona. Shirlee worked as a secretary for Boise Cascade, a wood and paper company located in Bristol, PA. In her earlier years, she...

Joshua D. Stover

Joshua D. Stover

Jan 18, 2019

Joshua D. Stover, 20, of Lewisberry, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Friday, January 18, 2019, in Fairview Township. He was born on July 28, 1998, in Harrisburg. Josh was a graduate of Red Land High School (Class of ‘17), and was very active in the community throughout his life. He played lacrosse and football at Red...

Daryl "Scott" Stoner

Daryl "Scott" Stoner

Jan 17, 2019

Daryl “Scott” Stoner, 67, of Etters, died on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, following a short illness. Son of Wilna Jo Walters, and the late Silvanus “Red” Stoner, Scott was born on January 12, 1952. Scott was a graduate of Red Land High School, and went on to attend at Mansfield University, where he...

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