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.

Jerry Lee Baum

Jerry Lee Baum

Mar 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Lee Baum, aged 66, of York Haven. He peacefully departed this life on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, surrounded by his loving family.Jerry served his country as a Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War Era aboard the USS Hawkins Destroyer....

Edward H. Knoll

Edward H. Knoll

Mar 23, 2024

On Saturday, March 23, 2024 Edward H. Knoll of Etters passed away peacefully after a short illness.  He was 69.Ed was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on 17 August 1954.  He was preceded in death by his father, Edward F. Knoll and mother Eileen. Ed leaves behind a sister, Gloria Knoll of New Cumberland, a brother, James Knoll of New Cumberland, a...

Dorothy Jean Previc

Dorothy Jean Previc

Mar 17, 2024

Dorothy Jean (Fry) Previc, 73, of Camp Hill, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp., surrounded by her family.

She was a graduate of T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria, VA, attended Mary Washington University, Fredericksburg, VA and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Elizabethtown...

Evelyn R. Marshall

Evelyn R. Marshall

Mar 17, 2024

Evelyn R. Marshall, 88, of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in her residence.

She was a retired waitress with the West Shore Diner, Lemoyne and a graduate of Mechanicsburg Area High School.  Evelyn was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed tending to her flowers and flower beds in the yard.  She loved all animals; especially her pets....

Mildred May Reifsnyder

Mildred May Reifsnyder

Mar 14, 2024

Mildred May Reifsnyder, 88, of Lewisberry died Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, York.She was a retired Corporate Cashier from the former Pennsylvania Blue Shield, Camp Hill.  Mildred enjoyed camping, crafting and time with family.She was born October 22, 1935 in Middletown to the late Arthur H. and Ethel (Espenshade) Shope.  She was also preceded...

LCDR Jeffrey D. Ellison, US Coast Guard, Retired

LCDR Jeffrey D. Ellison, US Coast Guard, Retired

Mar 13, 2024

LCDR Jeffrey D. Ellison, US Coast Guard Retired, of Mechanicsburg, passed the bar on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.  

Jeff was born April 10, 1944 in Newport, RI to the late Vaughn Albert and Lorraine Alsace (Dennis) Ellison.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Tina (Caretti) Ellison, and sister, Adrienne...

Eugene DePaoli

Eugene DePaoli

Mar 11, 2024

Eugene DePaoli, 71, of York Haven died peacefully Monday, March 11, 2024, with his family by his side at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill.

He was a retired computer programmer with the U.S. Department of Defense, where his colleagues knew him as “Gino.”

 Born on Jan. 18, 1953, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, to the late Anthony and Shirley...

Dorothy "DJ" Landis

Dorothy "DJ" Landis

Mar 9, 2024

Dorothy Jean “DJ” Landis, 88, of New Cumberland, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 9, 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Esther (Conrad) Hartman.

DJ graduated from Henry C. Conrad High School in Wilmington, Delaware, and went on to the College of Wooster in Ohio and Millersville State Teachers College,...

Alfred A. "Al" White

Alfred A. "Al" White

Mar 9, 2024

Alfred A. “Al” White, 93, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at home, surrounded by his children. He was born on March 6, 1931 in Shinnston, WV to the late Stanley L. White and Thelma (Lambert) Halahan. Raised by his mother and stepfather, the late Niklaus Halahan, Al would grow up in WV before serving his country...

Marjorie (Banks) Kutz

Marjorie (Banks) Kutz

Mar 8, 2024

Margie Kutz of Mechanicsburg passed away peacefully at the Silver Spring Personal Care Home on Friday, March 8, 2024.  She will always be remembered for her kindness, compassion for others and a smile that brightened every room she ever entered.  

 Margie was born June 23, 1934 in Lewistown, PA to the late James L. and Carrie E. (Brumbaugh) Banks.  She...

Mary B. Hendriksma

Mary B. Hendriksma

Mar 8, 2024

Mary Miller (Brubaker) Hendriksma, two weeks shy of 100 years old, died peacefully in her sleep at home in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on Friday, March 8, 2024.

Mary was born on Saturday, March 22, 1924, in Altoona, Blair County, PA, the same year that George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue first graced concert halls. She was the daughter of the late...

Brad A. Ort

Brad A. Ort

Mar 6, 2024

Brad A. Ort, 49, of New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in his residence following a lengthy illness.

He worked as an antiques and collectibles packing and shipping specialist, was a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill, PA and attended Rasmussen University, Altamonte Springs, FL.

Brad loved music, the Baltimore Orioles, and his cat group on Twitter...

Dennis Morales

Dennis Morales

Mar 5, 2024

Dennis Morales, 41, of Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at his residence. He was the son of Teresa Ann Morales and the late Otilio Morales, born on New Year’s Day, 1983. 

Dennis was a family man and an amazing father to his children. He had an easy-going personality, always looking out for his friends and family—especially his...

Mary Jo Turner

Mary Jo Turner

Mar 5, 2024

Mary Jo Turner, 72, of New Cumberland died Tuesday, March 5, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill.

A 1970 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, Quicksburg, VA, she was a retired Claims Processor from Delta Dental.  Mary was an active member and Deaconess at Eberlys Mill Church of God.  She enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint,...

Dorothy W. Faucon

Dorothy W. Faucon

Mar 4, 2024

Dorothy W. Faucon, 91, formerly of Greenport, NY passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 in Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg, PA.

She was a retired secretary with Sacred Heart School, Cutchogue, NY and a member of Southold United Methodist Church.  Dorothy enjoyed singing and playing the piano.

Dorothy was born in Greenport, NY, the daughter of the late Rodney and Dorothy Mae (Withington)...

Rev. James W. Moss, Sr.

Rev. James W. Moss, Sr.

Mar 4, 2024

James W. Moss, Sr. died peacefully on March 4, 2024 in the Harrisburg Hospital.  Jim was the youngest son of Levi and Daisey Moss.  He was born and raised in Frederick, Maryland, growing up on West Patrick Street.  He had a love of sports and played baseball and football as a kid.  He began working at the age of 12,...

Salvatore E. "Sam" Spadafore

Salvatore E. "Sam" Spadafore

Mar 4, 2024

Salvatore E. “Sam” Spadafore, 85, of Dillsburg died Monday, March 4, 2024 at home with family by his side.  

A graduate of New Cumberland High School, he then joined the Navy where he participated in the Lebanon Operation as a Radioman.  He retired as a salesman.  He enjoyed bowling, poker, golfing, baking:   especially crème puffs, and adored his Chihuahua...

Grace Paradise Tignanelli

Grace Paradise Tignanelli

Mar 4, 2024

Grace Paradise Tignanelli, 95, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, after a short stay at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carmella (Felice) Paradise, born on February 7, 1929 in Pittsburgh.

A native of Pittsburgh, Grace would meet and then marry the love of her life, Andy Tignanelli;...

Paul T. Devlin

Paul T. Devlin

Mar 1, 2024

Paul T. Devlin, 37, of Camp Hill passed away suddenly March 1, 2024. Born November 9, 1986 in Camp Hill, he was the son of Erin (Marcy) Devlin and the late Thomas Devlin. Paul leaves behind his devoted wife, Leigh Ann (Shatto) Devlin; his adored daughter, Holly; sister, Marcy Devlin, all of Camp Hill; brother, Neil Devlin (Maureen); niece and...

Joann F. Halula

Joann F. Halula

Mar 1, 2024

Joann F. Halula, 69, of Etters, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Harmony of West Shore, Mechanicsburg. The daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Gollins) Halula, she was born on September 4, 1954 in Harrisburg.

A graduate of Trinity High School (’72), she would go on to work at the former New Cumberland Army Depot for her entire...

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