Janet Ruth (Woodcock) Yon
Nov 22, 2018
Janet (Woodcock) Yon, 86, formerly of Halifax, died on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Daughter of the late J. Sidney and Ruth (Lantz) Woodcock, she was born on March 10, 1932 in Altoona. Janet was a graduate of McVeytown Oliver Joint High School, where she was editor of the high school newspaper and received...
Darcy R. Dimatteo (Sterner)
Nov 22, 2018
Darcy R. DiMatteo (Sterner), 50, of Etters, transitioned to eternal life on November 22, 2018 at her home after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Darcy, known for her kind heart, enjoyed swimming, the beach, gardening and the outdoors. Her sons were dearest to her heart. Darcy retired as the Director for the West Shore Senior Citizens Center, New Cumberland...
Thomas C. Brotsch
Nov 21, 2018
Thomas C. Brotsch, 83, of New Cumberland passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in his residence. He was a logistics engineer with IBM; a Navy veteran; a graduate of Florida Technical Institute; a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland; and an avid car enthusiast and owned a vintage Corvette and several Mustangs. Tom was born in Rochester,...
Thomas E. "Tuck" Chorpenning, Jr.
Nov 20, 2018
Thomas E. “Tuck” Chorpenning, Jr., of Newberry Twp., York Haven, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at ManorCare, Camp Hill. He retired as a maintenance employee for the former Chloe Textile, Middletown. Tuck was born in Harrisburg on February 3, 1930. He was the widower of Colleen R. (George) Chorpenning and was also preceded in death by a son, Robert E....
Carol Lee (Nace) Barlup
Nov 20, 2018
Carol Lee (Nace) Barlup, 71, of New Bloomfield, and formerly of New Cumberland, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Daughter of John A. Nace, Sr., and the late Margaret L. Nace, Carol was born on June 3, 1947 in Harrisburg. Carol was a 1965 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill, and later attended...
Jill C. Shaffer
Nov 18, 2018
Jill C. Shaffer, 64, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. She retired as a Medicare Policy Analyst for Highmark Blue Shield, Camp Hill; a member of VFW Post 7415 Auxiliary, New Cumberland; American Legion Post 974 Auxiliary, Fairview Twp. Jill was a very active and passionate volunteer with...
Stephen E. Albright
Nov 16, 2018
Stephen E. Albright, 48, of Highland Park, Camp Hill, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 16, 2018. He was a landscaper and a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill and the Pennsylvania College of Technology where he earned his Forestry degree. Steve was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland and was an avid fisherman and...
Judy M. Byerly
Nov 13, 2018
Judy M. Byerly, 79, of Freedom Village at Brandywine, formerly of Mechanicsburg died Tuesday at Freedom Village. She was a retired Administrative Assistant from North-American Hacon, Inc. and co-founder with her husband of Rose Hill Greenhouses. She was an active member of West Shore High School Class of 1957. She was born August 1, 1939 in Harrisburg to the late...
Ronald Thomas Williams "Pop"
Nov 11, 2018
Ronald Thomas Williams “Pop”, 86, of Camp Hill, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away at home with his family by his side on Veterans Day, November 11 – how fitting, a day of remembrance – as all who knew and loved him will always remember him. He was born April 6, 1932 in Mt Carmel and raised by his grandmother,...
Lamar D. L. "Don" Snyder
Nov 9, 2018
*SERVICE INFORMATION UPDATE* A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, December 8, 2018, at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, New Cumberland, with the Rev. Sharron R. Blezard leading the celebration. LaMar D. L. “Don” Snyder, 90, of Masonic Villages, Elizabethtown, and formerly of New Cumberland, died Friday, November 9, 2018, at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster. He...
Elijah Matthew Lehman
Nov 7, 2018
Elijah Matthew Lehman, 17, of New Cumberland died Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in York Hospital. He was a Junior at West Shore Christian Academy. He was a member of Camp Hill United Methodist Church and most recently attended New Cumberland Alliance Church. He loved hanging out with his friends. Elijah also enjoyed soccer, basketball, track, hunting, fishing and shooting his...
Ronald Kirk Thomas
Nov 2, 2018
Ronald Kirk Thomas, 75, of New Cumberland passed away peacefully on Friday, November 02, 2018. He was born November 27, 1942, in Harrisburg to the late Frank and Lois (Pepperman) Thomas. Ronald was a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School in 1960 and earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Economics at Penn State University. After graduating, Ronald took a...
Blanche R. Kennedy
Nov 1, 2018
Blanche R. Kennedy, 82, of Mechanicsburg died Thursday, November 01, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. A 1954 graduate of Mechanicsburg High School, she enjoyed participating in the class luncheons. She retired from Book of the Month Club after more than 31 years. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Shiremanstown. Her pleasure came from family...
Thomas J. Tarsavage
Nov 1, 2018
Thomas J. Tarsavage, 77, of New Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 in UPMC Pinnacle Hospital, Harrisburg. He was a retired Business Forms designer and sales representative and after retirement, was a pro shop associate at several local golf courses. Tom was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland; an avid golfer; a Penn State football...
Verna Wood Hendershot
Oct 29, 2018
Verna Wood Hendershot, 85, of Camp Hill, passed on Monday, October 29, 2018. She recently celebrated her 65th wedding anniversary with her husband Robert. Verna spent her childhood in Gibsonia, PA before living most of her adult life in the Harrisburg area. Verna retired as Administrative Assistant to the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators. She was a devoted member and...
Richard C. "Dick" Gher
Oct 28, 2018
Richard C. “Dick” Gher, 85, of Camp Hill, PA passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Sarah Todd Home in Carlisle. Richard was born on November 12, 1932 at the family home in New Cumberland, built by his father. He was the son of the late Charles A. Gher and Bessie (Wilder) Gher. Richard was a 1950 graduate of...
Michael E. Wynne
Oct 27, 2018
Michael Edward Wynne passed away Saturday morning, October 27th, 2018 at his home in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Born December 22nd, 1954 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to Stanley and Veronica Wynne (Garieppy), he grew up playing every sport he could. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1972. He then joined the Navy, where he made many lifelong friends over his six...
Edward P. "Ed" Graney
Oct 26, 2018
Edward P. “Ed” Graney, 77, of New Cumberland, died October 26, 2018, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Son of the late Edmond and Margaret (Brolly) Graney, he was born on November 22, 1940, in County Kerry, Ireland. After moving to the United States, Ed’s family settled in Philadelphia, and he had a great love for the city of...
James L. Andrick
Oct 24, 2018
James L. Andrick, 90, of New Cumberland, died October 24, 2018 at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg. Son of the late Freddie and Ruth (Somerville) Andrick, he was born in Palestine, WV on April 23, 1928. Upon graduation from West Virginia University, Jim joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean War. In the private sector, he was a sales...
Sheldon A. Munn
Oct 23, 2018
Sheldon A. Munn, 79, of New Cumberland died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital. He was the retired owner and operator of Munn’s Diamond Gallery, Lemoyne. He was an active member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland; Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Assoc; Past President and Paul Harris Fellow, West Shore and Harrisburg Rotary Clubs; Past President...