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.
Peter Christopher Hudak
Feb 11, 2026
Peter “Chris” Hudak, 81, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Born on May 17, 1944, in Spangler, PA to the late Peter and Adelaide Hudak. Chris lived a life rich with service and love.
Chris proudly served in the Army from September 13, 1963, to September 12, 1966, achieving the rank of Specialist 4. After his...
Gordon Carl Arnold
Mar 9, 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Gordon C. Arnold, a beloved husband, father, and dedicated physician. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 9, 2026, at the age of 88.
Gordon was born on September 12, 1937, in York, Pennsylvania, to the late Edna V. Arnold and Walter L. Arnold....
Timothy C. Werner
Mar 6, 2026
Timothy Charles Werner, 57, of York Haven, PA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side late in the evening on Friday, March 6, 2026, at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. He was the son of Charles and Jamesina (Baker) Werner, born on July 2, 1968, in Harrisburg.
A 1986 graduate of Northern York High School in Dillsburg, Tim...
Russell B. Wheeler
Mar 6, 2026
Russell Bailey Wheeler, 89, of Camp Hill, PA, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. Born in West Fairview on March 10, 1936, he was the son of the late Lester Murray Wheeler, Sr., and Ruth (Young) Wheeler.
Surviving Russell is his wife and best friend of 46 years, Barbara Ajjalon Wheeler; children, Russell Bailey Wheeler II and Lisa Ann Herenisey;...
Connie L. Jendrzejczak
Mar 6, 2026
Connie L. Jendrzejczak, 77, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late James and Florence (Bruaw) Seeger, born on October 22, 1948, in Mechanicsburg.
Connie was energetic and a positive presence wherever she went. She genuinely enjoyed people, making her career in retail a natural fit for her bubbly personality. Over...
Katherine Cope McGraw
Mar 3, 2026
Katherine Cope McGraw, 72, of Wormleysburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born on July 15, 1953, in Indiana to the late Roland and Luella (Jacobs) Cope, she would spend most of her life in Central PA.
A 1971 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill, she went on to further her education...
Mason Gene Mixell
Mar 2, 2026
Mason Gene Mixell, 33, of Harrisburg, passed away on March 2, 2026. Born on December 18, 1992, in Harrisburg to his loving parents, Samuel and Lisa Mixell. Mason filled each day of his life with joy, laughter, and a passion for living fully. He will be deeply missed, but his spirit will forever live on in our hearts.
A proud graduate...
Nancy J. Kauffman
Mar 1, 2026
Nancy J. Kauffman, 88, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on March 1, 2026. Born on October 6, 1937, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Norman and Margaret (Gillen) Brandt. Nancy lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family and friends.
A proud resident of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Nancy worked as a telephone operator at Bell Telephone and in the...
Elizabeth A. Sanger
Mar 1, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth A. Sanger, who left this world on March 1, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on May 6, 1934, to the late Margaret (Hinkle) and Clair Amsbaugh, Elizabeth touched the lives of many through her unwavering dedication to her family and her spirited personality.
A proud and devoted...
Sharon K. Vugrinec
Feb 26, 2026
Sharon K. (Coder) Vugrinec, 79, of Newberry Twp., and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. She was the daughter of the late Edward C. and Doris (Nace) Bowers, born on May 28, 1946, in Harrisburg.
Sharon was a 1965 graduate of McDevitt High School, where she met her high...
Karen Owens
Feb 23, 2026
Karen Owens, 69, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at home. Born on January 25, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (West) Owens.
Karen was a 1975 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School in Camp Hill and remained rooted in South Central Pennsylvania throughout her life. She built her career as an...
Jimmy D. Richardson
Feb 23, 2026
Jimmy D. Richardson, 68, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 23, 2026, at home. He was the son of Mollie and the late Wayne Richardson, born on May 2, 1957, in Bullard, TX.
Raised in the Lone Star State, Jimmy remained a proud Texan at heart—even after making his home in Pennsylvania. A devoted patriot, he served...
Anthony Richard Bucher
Feb 21, 2026
Anthony Richard Bucher, 68, of Lewisberry died Saturday, February 21, 2026 at his home following a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s.
A 1975 graduate of Altoona Area High School, he received his associate’s degree from Penn State University. He was a retired Computer Programmer from Capital Blue Cross. Prior to Blue Cross, he worked for various banking institutions. He enjoyed travelling, especially...
Colonel Thomas W. Baker
Feb 19, 2026
Thomas W. Baker, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born on September 13, 1942, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, the son of the late Anne E. O’Donnell and William J. Baker.
Thomas graduated from South Hadley High School in South Hadley, Massachusetts, in 1962. He went on to earn his...
Joyce Marie Ryan
Feb 19, 2026
Joyce Marie Ryan, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, surrounded by her family and the prayers of many other family members and friends.
Joyce was born on February 24, 1943, in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, to Mildred and Nick Wassil. She was raised with her sister, Diane, in her beloved Donora, where she attended St. Dominic’s Parish and School....
Grover A. Herr
Feb 19, 2026
Grover A. Herr, 82, of Fairview Twp. died Thursday, February 19, 2026 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.
A graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, and Elizabethtown College, Grover was a retired High School Math Teacher at Central Dauphin East High School. Upon retiring he had the opportunity to practice his passion for trains as a Conductor on the Strasburg Railroad. He was...
Harold "Trauty" Trautman
Feb 18, 2026
Harold “Trauty” Ephraim Trautman, 84, of Mechanicsburg passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026 at Brookdale Glendon Farms.
Born on December 16, 1941 in Rehrersburg, Pennsylvania to the late Harold E. and Mildred (Keener) Trautman; Trauty graduated from old Bethel High School in Berks County and joined the United States Marine Corps immediately after graduation. He later served in the United...
Victoria L. DeFrank
Feb 18, 2026
Victoria “Vicki” L. DeFrank, 80 of Harrisburg died Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her daughter’s home surrounded by loved ones.
A 1964 graduate of Lower Dauphin High School, she was a retired Bookkeeper having worked for Francis for Ford and Sutliff Capital Ford. Vickie enjoyed reading and watching movies and cherished time with her grandsons and great-grandchildren.
She was born October 17,...
Wayne A. Howell
Feb 17, 2026
Wayne A. “Champ” Howell, born July 1, 1934, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away leaving behind a legacy of dedication to family, education, athletics, and community.
The son of Sadie and Fulton Howell, Wayne graduated in 1952 from William Penn High School. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education from East Stroudsburg University in...
Daniel James Allen
Feb 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel James Allen, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. Daniel exchanged his earthly vessel for a glorious new body on February 16, 2026, at the age of 54. Born on December 12, 1971, in Madison, WI, to the late Wilma I. (Gifford) Allen and Rev. David S. Allen...
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