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.
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...
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...
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 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...
Richard M. "Dick" Illioff
Mar 4, 2026
Richard M. "Dick" Illioff, 88, of New Cumberland, and formerly of Goldsboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was the son of the late Boris and Lillian (Butts) Illioff, born on February 8, 1938, in Harrisburg.
Having attended Steelton High School, Dick would remain in South Central PA all his life. He married his sweetheart, Olivia, in 1960,...
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...
Kathleen L. Whittaker
Feb 27, 2026
Kathleen L. Whittaker, 77, passed away on February 27th, 2026, with her husband by her side. Born on February 23, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Emma (Fisher) and Clarence Randall, she was a devoted wife, mother, and sister.
Kathleen graduated high school in 1967 in Akron, Ohio. She then went on receive her certification in respiratory therapy in Phoenix,...
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...
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