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.

JoAnne P. Ross

JoAnne P. Ross

Apr 15, 2024

JoAnne P. Ross, 72, of Mechanicsburg died Monday, April 15, 2024 at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.

She was an Analyst for Giant Food Stores, a subsidiary of Ahold Corp, Carlisle, PA.  She was a graduate of the University of Delaware majoring in Art.  She was the beloved Mom to her Yorkie, JJ.

Joanne had a long career history with department stores...

Alfred P. Freistak

Alfred P. Freistak

Apr 14, 2024

Alfred P. Freistak, 95, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born on November 18, 1928, in Middletown, to the late Frank Freistak Sr. and Frances (Jacobs) Freistak.

He was a graduate of New Cumberland High School and Penn State University, and he was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. He...

Genevieve Irene Pettinato

Genevieve Irene Pettinato

Apr 12, 2024

Genevieve Irene Shembeda Pettinato, 99, of Etters, PA slipped peacefully away in the early morning hours of April 12, 2024 at Celebration Villa, Dillsburg, PA.She was born in Bradford, PA on January 25,1925. She was the daughter of Frank and Mary Shembeda. She graduated from St. Bernard’s school and attended and graduated from beauty school in Buffalo, NY. On June 19,1948 she married Joseph...

Joann P. Sweigard

Joann P. Sweigard

Apr 12, 2024

Joann P. Sweigard, 88, formerly of Linglestown, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Adam C. and Sarah P. Rutter, born on June 6, 1935, in West Fairview, East Pennsboro Township.

Joann was independent and hardworking all her life. She would work for 25+ years at TYCO,...

Bertha M. Mika

Bertha M. Mika

Apr 12, 2024

Bertha Margaret Mika (nee Nagy), 96, of Lower Allen Twp, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Born July 11, 1927 and raised in Fords, NJ, Bertha graduated from Woodbridge Senior High School in 1944.   She married the love of her life, Ralph Mika, in 1951 and together they...

Donald Royal Emert

Donald Royal Emert

Apr 11, 2024

Donald Royal Emert

1954-2024

A great man passed away this week in the comfort of his own home, with his wife and son by his side.   Son of Nellie and Royal Emert of Camp Hill, PA, husband to his beloved wife LuAnn for almost 50 years, and father to his only child, Dan.

A man of too many skills to list, an...

Curtis Q. Umpleby, III

Curtis Q. Umpleby, III

Apr 10, 2024

Curtis Q. Umpleby, III, 82, formerly of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 10, 2024 in Carlisle, PA. Curtis was born in New Cumberland, PA to the late Curtis Q. Umpleby, Jr. and Glenwyn (Bell) Umpleby. He was a Computer Programmer with United Telephone,  a member of the Turnpike Ramblers Motorcycle Club in Carlisle and he loved to travel, especially...

Perry C. Bates

Perry C. Bates

Apr 9, 2024

Perry C. Bates, 77, of Dillsburg, died April 9, 2024 while wintering in Albuquerque, NM.

A 1965 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School, he was an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, an Electronic Engineer and the President of  Techtrol Cyclonetics, Inc. in New Cumberland from 1976 until its closing in 2015.  

He was a member of Robert Burns Lodge...

Carolyn Rose Hall

Carolyn Rose Hall

Apr 7, 2024

Carolyn Rose Hall, 78, passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Misericordia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, York.  

She was born August 20, 1945 in Shamokin and was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Theresa (Deptula) Rovito.

She is survived by her brother Frank Rovito and his wife Toni; their two daughters, Lori Rovito and Lisa Saar, and great...

R. Dean Stoner

R. Dean Stoner

Apr 7, 2024

R. Dean Stoner, 65, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. died Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his home.

He was a retired printer.

He was born December 16, 1958 in Mechanicsburg to the late Sylvanus Stoner and Wilna Jo Walters. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Scott Stoner.

He is survived by his wife, Viki (Miller) Stoner; sons, Andrew Stoner, (Michaelene)...

Donald F. "Grand Don" Clarke

Donald F. "Grand Don" Clarke

Apr 5, 2024

Donald F. “Grand Don” Clarke, 88, of Etters died Friday, April 5, 2024 at his home.

An Army Veteran, he was a retired Staff Architect from the PA Housing Finance Agency.  Don was a 1955 graduate of Mt. St. Joseph High School, Baltimore and Temple University, Philadelphia.  He was an avid runner, bicyclist, Ravens, Oriole, and Notre Dame Fan.  He enjoyed...

Pietro Licata

Pietro Licata

Apr 4, 2024

Pietro Licata, 91, of Enola, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 4, 2024 in Mechanicsburg, PA. Pietro was born in in Italy on June 30, 1932 to the late Carmello Licata and Anna Licata. He was a trumpeter in his early years, touring around the Mediterranean before coming to the United States. He was a mechanic by trade, but loved to garden...

D. Jean Lisse

D. Jean Lisse

Apr 3, 2024

D. Jean Lisse, 88, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Harrisburg Hospital, Dauphin County. She was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Carrie (Diffenderfer) John, born on May 31, 1935 in Williamson, PA.A 1953 graduate of Chambersburg High School, she would begin employment with the PA Department of Highways before moving...

Joan Mary Ickler

Joan Mary Ickler

Apr 2, 2024

Joan Mary Ickler, 92, of New Cumberland died Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Country Meadows in Mechanicsburg.

She was a member of Trinity Church of New Cumberland and enjoyed sewing and her family.

Joan was born January 5, 1932 in Philadelphia to the late Julius Peter and Anna (Balint) Cordes.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Walter; sister, Bonnie...

Ruth Naomi Zimmerman

Ruth Naomi Zimmerman

Apr 1, 2024

Ruth Naomi Zimmerman, 90, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Hampden Township, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was the daughter of the late Harvey and Ava (Kuntzleman) Bressler, born on January 17, 1934 in Sheridan, Tower City, PA.

Growing up in Schuylkill County, she would graduate from Porter...

John "Jack" L. Webster

John "Jack" L. Webster

Apr 1, 2024

John "Jack" Webster, 74 of Landisburg, PA, passed away on April 1, 2024, at Harrisburg Hospital. He was born February 23,1950 in Waynesboro, PA, a son of the late Ralph M. and Anna (Jalsevic) Webster. Jack attended Cedar Cliff High School, class of 1968, he was a self-employed business owner and flooring installer at Middletown Floors for many years before...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Michael Hayes

Jeffrey "Jeff" Michael Hayes

Apr 1, 2024

With great sadness we announce the passing of Jeffrey Hayes, 55 of New Cumberland, PA

Jeff was the beloved son of Jerome P and Kay E. (Bausher) Hayes.

Born May 19, 1968 and passed away April 1, 2024 at Harrisburg Hospital.  

He was a 1986 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School.   Jeff loved his family, and Philadelphia sports teams, especially the...

Doris M. (Engle) Conway

Doris M. (Engle) Conway

Apr 1, 2024

God called Doris home on Sunday, April 1, 2024 to be with loved ones who went home earlier, and will be reunited with her beautiful mother, Ruth, her beloved son, Jeffrey, and the love of her life, Merle. The family of 11 children of her grandparents, William and Elizabeth Engle, will have one of their famous “family reunions” when Doris...

Sarajane Briner

Sarajane Briner

Apr 1, 2024

Sarajane Briner, age 86, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 in Carlisle. She was the beloved wife of the late Maurice (Bud) Briner. Sarajane or Sara as Bud would call her, loved to play baseball, go golfing and tending to her garden. She worked at Delta Dental and was active in her community, always helping a neighbor in need....

Lois A. Keller

Lois A. Keller

Mar 30, 2024

Lois A. Keller, 80, of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Camp Hill Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was the daughter of the late Marjorie Lois (Felten) and Kenneth Martin Morris Sr., born on November 22, 1943 in Breezewood.

Lois was a 1962 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill, and she would go on...

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