Shepherd Nelson Nichols
Aug 16, 2018
Shepherd Nelson Nichols, infant son of Andrew J. and Kimberly L. (Ickler) Nichols, of Lancaster, passed away on August 16, 2018, at Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Shepherd’s name to the “Butterfly Fund Endowment.” This fund helps Lancaster General Hospital better...
Edward Berch
Aug 16, 2018
Edward Berch, 92, of Lewisberry, died on August 16, 2018, at The Gardens at Gettysburg, Adams County. Son of the late Josephine Rose (Ratkiwicz) Berch, he was born on February 18, 1926, in Homestead, PA. Edward retired as Sergeant First Class from the U.S. Army, and worked for the military throughout his life. After serving his time in active duty,...
William C. Robertson
Aug 15, 2018
William C. Robertson, 76, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He was a retired Package Handler with United Parcel Service and a Coast Guard veteran. Bill attended Christian Life Assembly, Camp Hill; enjoyed hunting and fishing; and was a proud Teamsters Local 776 member. Bill was born in Washington...
Alice M. Crocker
Aug 13, 2018
Alice M. Crocker, 59, of Shiremanstown, died on August 13, 2018, at home. Daughter of John R. Molovich and the late Mary Ann (Hines) Tormey, she was born in Pittsburgh on May 12, 1959. Alice was a graduate of Cumberland Valley High School, and went on to work for the former New Cumberland Army Depot; she retired from DDSP, New...
Herbert Hale Snyder
Aug 12, 2018
Herbert Hale Snyder, 89, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 in Holy Spirit Geisinger Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He was a retired structural engineer with Modjeski & Masters, Harrisburg office; a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War; a member of Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, New Cumberland; and a graduate...
Randall Alan "Carp" Carpenter
Aug 10, 2018
Randall Alan “Carp” Carpenter, 59, of Camp Hill, formerly of Middlesex, passed unexpectedly on Friday, August 10, 2018. He was a skilled draftsman by trade and worked at his chosen profession for several local firms. Randy was a lifelong resident of Cumberland County. He was a 1977 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School and Cumberland Perry Vo-Tech for College Prep...
Dorothy Jane Skonezney
Aug 8, 2018
Dorothy Jane Skonezney, 79, of Harrisburg and formerly of Mechanicsburg and New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in her residence. She was a retired office clerk with the former Kinney Shoe Corporation, Camp Hill and worked for the West Shore School District as a cafeteria monitor. Dorothy was passionate about following her granddaughters’ school and sports activities....
John H. Staul, Jr.
Aug 7, 2018
John H. Staul, Jr., 79, of Lower Allen Twp., Camp Hill, died Tuesday, August 07, 2018, at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital after an extended illness. John worked in the retail grocery business for over 50 years as an owner of the New Wilmington Food Center, supervisor at Golden Dawn and A&P. Grandkids and family ALWAYS came first including watching and...
Harry B. Fritz
Aug 5, 2018
Harry Bruce Fritz, 95, formerly of Camp Hill, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 in the Lebanon VA Medical Center, South Lebanon Twp., PA. Born in Pine Grove, PA and a graduate of Pine Grove High School, he was the son of the late Bruce and Lillian Fritz. A U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II,...
Mary W. Tark
Aug 5, 2018
Mary W. Tark, 79, of New Cumberland, died August 5, 2018, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Daughter of the late Edward and Ada (Knowles) Wainwright, she was born on December 24, 1938, in Offerman, Georgia. Born and raised in Georgia, Mary was a graduate of Patterson High School, Patterson, GA, and went on to attend both Florida State...
Paul E. Arnold
Aug 4, 2018
Paul E. Arnold, 88, formerly of Lewisberry, died on August 4, 2018, at Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg. Son of the late Russel R. Arnold and Dorothy (Cassel) Lindsay, he was born on December 21, 1929. Paul was a pipefitter throughout his life, retiring from Honeywell, Harrisburg; he was also a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Plumbers...
George E. Knovich
Aug 4, 2018
George E. Knovich, 87, of Newberry Township, died on August 4, 2018, at home. Son of the late John and Josephine (Sedlock) Knovich, he was born on September 30, 1930, in Shamokin. George graduated from Penn State School of Architecture, and spent his entire career as an architect, eventually working independently in his later years. His local projects included the...
Tommy Peslis
Aug 2, 2018
Tommy Peslis, 58, of Ocala, FL, and formerly of Lemoyne, PA, died Thursday, August 2, at home. Son of the late Diamanto (Blikas) and George J. Peslis, he was born on January 3, 1960, in Agrinio, Greece. Tommy’s greatest passion in life was spending time with family, children, grandchildren, and godchildren. He shared his love of the outdoors (hunting, fishing...
Robert M. Olley
Aug 1, 2018
Bob, age 76, died at home on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in Shamokin, PA., to Margaret and Melvin Olley. Following graduation from high school, he came to Harrisburg and graduated from Polyclinic Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, later graduating from Harrisburg Area Community College with a degree in business. His...
Donald H. "D.H." Moore, Sr.
Aug 1, 2018
Donald H. “D.H.” Moore, Sr., 74, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp., passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He was a retired Locomotive Engineer; a U.S. Air Force veteran; a military aircraft and muscle car enthusiast; and a proud member of the NRA. Don was born in Enola to the late Walter...
Rev. Dr. Carolyn Marie Seifert
Aug 1, 2018
Rev. Dr. Carolyn Marie Seifert, 80, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in her residence with her loving husband by her side. Carolyn was a retired teacher, chaplain and ordained clergy in the Church of the Nazarene. She received her Doctor of Ministry degree from Andover Newton Seminary, Newton, MA. Carolyn was born in Lafayette, IN to...
Frederick A. Hepfer
Jul 31, 2018
Frederick “Fred” Hepfer, 59, of New Cumberland, died July 31, 2018, at home. Son of the late Homer and Mary (Murray) Hepfer, Fred was born on November 29, 1958, in Harrisburg. He was a graduate of Cumberland Valley High School (Class of 1976) and worked most of his years at Pizza Hut (Hartzdale Drive location) from which he later retired....
Scott Michael Willoughby
Jul 28, 2018
Scott M. “Scoot” Willoughby, 45, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at his residence. Scott was born in Harrisburg to Roy and Mary Linda (Wertz) Willoughby of New Cumberland. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Karen (Beamer) Willoughby; his nephew Logan; his niece Kira;...
Virginia H. Fleming
Jul 28, 2018
Virginia H. Fleming, 92, of New Cumberland, died Saturday, July 28, 2018, at home. After years in the tax accounting field, she started Fleming Tax Service in Camp Hill and was the owner/operator for over 20 years. Ginny was an avid tennis player and member of West Shore Country Club for several decades. She enjoyed traveling the world and spending...
Andrew J. Twomey
Jul 27, 2018
Andrew J. Twomey, 36, of Lower Allen Twp., Mechanicsburg, died Friday, July 27, 2018 in Derry Twp. He loved life, loved his family and was Drew Drew to his niece, Logan Anne and two nephews, Lucas James and Jackson Twomey who loved him dearly. He was a sports fan, a member of the Hill Society, Harrisburg and a key executive...