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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.
Harvey H. Hockley
Mar 22, 2026
Harvey H. Hockley, 86, of Etters died Sunday, March 22, 2026 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.
He was born March 31, 1939 in Harrisburg to the late Herbert and Geraldine (Cook) Hockley. He was preceded in death by his son, Lynn W. Tiedgen (Lori); and brothers, Hearlden and Steven Hockley.
He was a 1957 graduate of Central Dauphin High School, an Army Veteran...
Agnes Marie Woodward
Mar 21, 2026
Agnes Marie Woodward, 78, of Camp Hill died Saturday, March 21, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.
She was a retired Accounting Assistant after 36 years from the Pennsylvania State Department of the Treasury, Harrisburg. She then worked in the office at St. Theresa Parish. She was also active as an Extraordinary Minister, Marriage Mentor, and in the Elizabeth Ministry....
Susan G. Laird
Mar 20, 2026
Susan G. Laird, 77, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 20, 2026. She was born December 8, 1948, in the Camp Hill, Pennsylvania area, the daughter of Theodore and Harriet Groninger.
Susan was the beloved wife of the late Scott Laird, her husband of 49 years, who preceded her in death in September 2016. She is survived by her son...
Catherine "Cathy" Patricia Smith
Mar 20, 2026
Catherine “Cathy” Patricia Smith, 73, of York Haven, PA, peacefully departed from this life on March 20, 2026, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Born on November 2, 1952, in Carlisle, PA, Cathy was the cherished daughter of Robert A. and Catherine (Zerbe) Berg. She was a proud 1972 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School and dedicated many years to...
Linda Jane Bogart
Mar 19, 2026
Linda Jane Bogart, 81, of York, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at WellSpan York Hospital.
She was a retired Scheduler, Planner, and Customer Service Representative for the former Dupont Electronics in Fairview Township. Linda was the widow of Marion Bogart.
Born October 1, 1944, in West York, she was the daughter of the late Russell S. and Betty J. (Hickman) Ebersole....
Dennis R. Shellenberger
Mar 17, 2026
Dennis R. Shellenberger, I, 85 of Lewisberry died Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at his home.
An Army Veteran of the Vietnam War era, he was a retired Correctional Officer from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. He was a life member of VFW Post 7530, Lower Allen Twp.; American Legion Post 143, New Cumberland; and the Mechanicsburg Club. Dennis enjoyed hunting, attending...
Roger Michael Shonosky
Mar 16, 2026
Roger Michael Shonosky, 71, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away March 16, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Jeanne Shonosky, his brother, Steven Shonosky, and his brother-in-law, Marty Echentile.
He is survived by his children, Holly Davis (John) of Atlanta, GA and Thomas Shonosky (Megan) of Washington, D.C., and grandchildren Elise, John, Hank and Elizabeth. He...
Robert E. Richwine
Mar 16, 2026
Robert E. Richwine, 74, of Carlisle died Monday, March 16, 2026 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital.
A 1969 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School, he was an Army National Guard Veteran, he was an auto mechanic having worked at locations in Central PA and drove Big Rigs. Robert enjoyed building model trains and remote-control airplanes.
He was born September 4, 1951 in Harrisburg...
Wesley P. Beard
Mar 13, 2026
Wesley P. Beard, 77, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on March 13, 2026. Born on May 15, 1948 in York Haven, PA to the late David and Alma (Walters) Beard. Wesley lived a life characterized by hard work, dedication, and a remarkable passion for the things he loved.
Wesley proudly served in the Army, and his commitment to service was reflected in...
Mary Louise Shetter
Mar 12, 2026
Mary Louise Shetter, formerly of Lemoyne, died at Chapel Pointe in Carlisle on March 12, 2026. She was 88. Born in Harrisburg December 6, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Helen L. Simmons and Melvin A. Herrold and was the widow of Elmer E. "Butch" Shetter Jr. who passed away in 2008.
Mary was a 1955 graduate of the...
Frederick T. Witmer
Mar 11, 2026
Frederick T. Witmer, 71, of Etters, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with his family by his side. Born on May 1, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Jean (Tucker) Witmer and Richard Witmer.
Fred was a 1972 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School and went on to earn his degree in Mechanical Engineering from...
James L. Cassell
Mar 10, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James L. Cassell, who departed this life on March 10, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on May 31, 1964, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Jim, as he was affectionately known, touched the lives of many with his warmth and kindness.
A proud graduate of Trinity High School, Jim pursued an associate’s degree and...
Raymond Francis Napoli
Mar 10, 2026
Raymond Francis Napoli passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 with his family by his side. Raymond was born on July 25, 1936 to the late, Filomena (Intrieri) and Agostino Napoli in Harrisburg, PA. He graduated from Catholic High in Harrisburg, PA in 1954. He married the love of his life, Margaret “Peg” (Carduff) Napoli in 1961. They had a...
Thomas "Tommy G." Giannelli
Mar 9, 2026
Thomas “Tommy G” Giannelli, 62, of Lemoyne, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Tom was a true artist who moved through life seeing the world with a different lens. Curious, imaginative, and endlessly creative, he loved gadgets, doodads, and experimentation, always exploring new ways to express himself and connect with others.
An extraordinary doodler, Tom...
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....
Matthew William Favinger
Mar 6, 2026
Matthew (aka Fave) Favinger, 45, of Etters, died peacefully in his sleep on March 6, 2026. He was the son of William and Darlene (Wern) Favinger, born on September 2, 1980 in Hershey, PA.
Matthew attended Red Land High School and participated in numerous area youth sports programs. An unfortunate accident left him with significant brain damage that affected him the...
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 Herneisey;...
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...
Nancy Reist Preis
Mar 5, 2026
Nancy Reist Preis, 102, formerly of Camp Hill, PA, died peacefully while living at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg. She was the widow of Harry W. Preis (d. 2011) and was born in Harrisburg to the late George K. and Lillian (Billet) Reist.
Growing up, Nancy, and her late sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Geisel, were extremely close, and that bond would remain all their...
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