Joseph Michael Gohn, 57, of New Cumberland, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at his home. He was the owner/operator and an electrician for Joseph M. Gohn Electrical Contractor and was a member of the N.R.A. Joe was a person who loved God, life, his country, his family and friends and his dog, Madison. Born on...
Florina M. (Marte) Stambaugh, 80, of Lewisberry, died Thursday, December 13, 2018, at home. She is now reunited with her husband, Ronald, who passed just nine days prior. They shared the sentiment that although “some call it chaos, we call it family.” Flo was born on April 24, 1938, in Harrisburg, to the late Salvatore and Francesca (Stilo) Marte. She...
Margaret E. Markley, 88, of Country Meadows, Mechanicsburg, formerly of Martin’s Creek, PA went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. She was born July 28, 1930 in Egypt, PA to the late Margaret Bretz Moritz and Preston J. Moritz. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald G. Markley. Margaret worked at Eastern Northampton...
Gertrude E. Soulliard, 92, of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in her residence. She was a retired telephone operator for the former Bell Telephone Company and a member of the Metropolitan Dance Group. Gertrude played tennis until she was 82 years old and was a regular at the gym until age 88. She was always there...
Mary Laughlin, 91, of Fairview Twp., Etters, died Monday, December 10, 2018, at the Gardens of West Shore, East Pennsboro Twp. She retired as an employee of the former PA Blue Shield, Camp Hill, and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. Born on April 7, 1927, in Marion Heights, she was the daughter of the late...
Thomas “Tom” M. Strauss, 32, of York Haven, died Sunday, December 9, 2018 at home. Born on November 23, 1986, he was the son of Frederick D. and Karen L. Strauss. Tom was a 2005 graduate of Red Land High School, Lewisberry, and he went on to work as an industrial mechanic at Defense Depot Susquehanna, PA (DDSP). He was...
James Robert Hoke, 65, of Camp Hill died Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital. He was a retired Body and Fender Mechanic from Sun Motor Cars, Mechanicsburg. He was a 1971 graduate of Red Land High School and car enthusiast. He was born April 19, 1953 in Harrisburg to the late Robert G. and Louise Ruth (Lebo)...
Lorraine T. Waugh, 85, of Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of Milton, PA, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018. Born on November 8, 1933, in Laconia, NH, she was the daughter of the late Armand and Dora (Bernier) Valade. She was the widow of Phillip R. Waugh. Lorraine was a retired teacher from the Milton Area School District, where...
Elsie Rheta (Shaffer) Haubert, 81 of New Cumberland passed away on December 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 17, 1937 in Freeburg, PA, she was the daughter of Elwood P. and Helen (Sierer) Shaffer. Elsie graduated from Enola High School in 1955 where she was the president of her class, played field hockey,...
Thomas S. Keiper IlI, 69, of Newberry Twp., Etters, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at his home. He retired as an Inventory Specialist for the Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna Pennsylvania, Fairview Twp.; a U.S. Coastguard veteran of the Vietnam War; a member of VFW Post 537, Etters, and American Legion Post 974, Fairview Twp. Mr. Keiper enjoyed, more than anything,...
Marlin LeRoy Yohe, Jr., 75, of New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. He was a retired Supervisor with Penn National Insurance Company and a Vietnam Era Army veteran. Marlin was born in Harrisburg to the late Marlin L. and Elva (Yinger) Yohe, Sr. In addition to his parents, he...
James J. Kubiak, 85, of New Cumberland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 04, 2018, at the Carolyn Hospice House. He retired from Bethlehem Steel as a crane operator. He was also a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland for 42 years. Born on October 28, 1933, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of...
Ronald E. Stambaugh, 81, of Lewisberry died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital surrounded by his family with this famous quote in mind: “Some call it chaos, we call it family.” An Army veteran, he was a retired truck driver, having worked for several companies with the Teamsters Union. He was the former owner of Numero Uno...
Our mother, Miriam S. (Barkus) Kessler, 94, formerly of Philadelphia and Camp Hill, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, in Arlington, VA. Daughter of the late Charles and Sophie (Langman) Barkus, she was born on May 2, 1924, in Philadelphia. Mom was raised in the Jewish faith and many of her writings describe the horror of the Holocaust. Her poems...
Ruth N. Ford, 87, of Mechanicsburg, died peacefully, surrounded by family, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Frey Village, Middletown. A graduate of the former Catholic High, Harrisburg, she was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland. Devoted to her family, she was a wonderful cook and avid Notre Dame fan. She was born July 9, 1931 in Harrisburg to...
Herbert C. Shoffner, 66, of Lewisberry died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 8, 1952 to the late Norman & Shirley Shoffner. An Army National Guard veteran and a retired clerk from FedEx Ground; he was previously employed by Honeywell and HADCO. He owned and operated Shoffner Income Tax Service for...
Mark D. Troup, 69 of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his residence. He was a retired, self employed roofer and an Army veteran of the Vietnam Nam war. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of Enola Sportsmen’s Club. He was born May 10, 1949 in Harrisburg to the late Lawrence and Thelma...
John Joseph McDonough, Sr., 72, formerly of Carlisle and Etters, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at The Gardens of West Shore, East Pennsboro Twp. He was a retired Insurance Agent, a Vietnam War Navy veteran, and an avid golfer. He loved the game of golf and the experience of sharing with others the joy he felt being on...
Lionel P. Levreault, 92, of Upper Allen Twp., Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at his residence. He retired as a Psychologist with Commonwealth of PA, Dept. of Labor, Harrisburg; an Army veteran of WWII war; a Graduate the University of Ohio and a life member of the Alumni Assn.; attended the River of God Church, Enola. Lionel...
Kathleen (Wilson) Lenker, 86, of Camp Hill, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg. She was born on February 20, 1932 in Harrisburg, and was raised by the late Nellie and Luther Buck. She was a graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg (’50) and went on to work for the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare. She was...