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.
Patrick R. Haffey
Sep 22, 2026
Patrick Ronald Haffey, 83, of The Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill died Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at The Woods.
He was a retired mainframe computer operator from EUR with over forty years of service. Patrick was born June 7, 1943 in Coaldale, grew up in Harrisburg, and moved to Lemoyne in 1975. He enjoyed visiting Elk County, Benezette in particular...
David J. Shaffer
Sep 20, 2026
David “Dave” J. Shaffer, 56, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. died Sunday, September 20, 2026 at his home.
He was the owner and operator of Shaffer’s Meats in the West Shore Farmer’s Market where he started as an adolescent under the guidance of his father. A 1989 graduate of Red Land High School, his passions were creating furniture from antique cars,...
Gary L. Cassell
Sep 19, 2026
Gary L. Cassell, 80, of Etters, PA, died September 19, 2026, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was a 1963 graduate of Central Dauphin High School and a 1967 graduate of Bloomsburg State College, where he studied biology and science education.
After marrying Donna Hershey in 1967, he entered the U.S. Navy’s Aviation Officer Training Course at Naval Air Station...
Nancy Krichmar
Sep 18, 2026
Nancy Krichmar, 78, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. Born on February 22, 1948, in Newport News, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Hill) Hedenburg.
A 1967 graduate of Hampton High School, Nancy spent much of her career with Rite Aid, working as an editor in the company’s marketing department.
Nancy was generous...
Richard P. "Dick" Beckley, Jr.
Sep 18, 2026
Richard P. “Dick” Beckley, Jr., 86, went to be with the Lord peacefully on September 18, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1939, in Hagerstown, MD, to the late Blanche (Brant) Beckley and Richard “Perry” Beckley, Sr.
Dick lived a full and meaningful life. Of his many accomplishments, the things that truly defined him were his family and friends. He...
Linda Myers-Drei
Sep 17, 2026
Linda Myers-Drei was born at Harrisburg Hospital and raised in Tower City, Pennsylvania, the beloved daughter of Joan and LeMar Myers. She attended Williams Valley High School before earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Bloomsburg State University.
Linda was a woman of determination, ambition, and many talents. In the early 2000s, she built a successful career in the...
Elizabeth Lee Puhak
Sep 17, 2026
Elizabeth Lee Puhak, 84, formerly of Harrisburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with her family by her side. Born on November 6, 1941, in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Irene (Zimmerman) Sando.
A 1959 graduate of Hazleton High School, Betty entered the workforce at just 18 years old, beginning a career with Greater...
Sheila B. Lechleitner
Sep 15, 2026
Sheila B. Lechleitner, 95, of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on September 15, 2026. Born on December 18, 1930, in Williamstown, Pennsylvania, Sheila was the cherished daughter of the late William and Lucy Budd.
She is survived by her daughter, Lucy; granddaughters, Alyssa and Cassidy; and 6 beautiful, great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Sheila...
Brock K. McCracken
Sep 14, 2026
Our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend to many, Brock K. McCracken, 58, of Mechanicsburg, passed away suddenly on September 14, 2026, leaving behind broken hearts and cherished memories. He will be deeply missed by his wife of twenty-six years, Tracy L. Howes McCracken; his beloved daughter, Delaney Reece McCracken; and his three loyal dogs, Tasha, Klay, and Jax.
Born...
Robert K. Rhodes
Sep 13, 2026
Robert Kinkaid Rhodes, formerly of Camp Hill, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026—five days shy of his 104th birthday. Born on September 18, 1922, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Hobart and Dorothy (Kinkaid) Rhodes.
Bob grew up in Western PA and went on to continue his education at Penn State University. His studies at Penn...
JoAnn Painter
Sep 12, 2026
JoAnn Painter, 82, passed away Saturday September 12, 2026, at her home in Camp Hill, PA. Born on June 8, 1944 in Carlisle, PA, to the late Lester and Helen (Fetterhoff) Kuntz,she spent most of her life in New Cumberland, and had recently moved with her daughter to Camp Hill.
Ms. Painter was a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, class...
Svetlana Buchek
Sep 12, 2026
Svetlana (Lana) Buchek, 86, of Camp Hill, died Saturday, September 12, 2026. She was the heart of her home, dedicating the majority of her years to the love and care of her family. She was selfless in the way she helped others. She was a licensed practical nurse for several years, worked as an office manager for a Harrisburg based...
Dennis D. Vachon
Sep 11, 2026
Dennis D. Vachon, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away on September 11, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on January 15, 1953, in Sanford, Maine, to the late Pauline Vachon and Robert Vachon, Dennis lived a life rich in love and purpose, deeply touching the lives of those around him.
Dennis graduated from the University of Maine in...
Les Rhea
Sep 9, 2026
Leslie “Les” Dean Rhea, 82, of New Cumberland, PA, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Born on January 31, 1944 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Leslie and Agnes (Snellman) Rhea.
Les grew up living above his family’s second street pharmacy in Harrisburg with his parents...
Joseph John Jacobs
Sep 6, 2026
Joseph John Jacobs, Jr. 83, of New Bloomfield peacefully passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at his home, surrounded by family.
A Marine Corp Veteran, he was a retired Plant Manager from Stroehmann Bakeries after twenty-nine years of service. In retirement, he enjoyed working part time for Karns Quality Foods. He thoroughly enjoyed the country life. With his wife and 3...
Cabot Oscar Lodge
Sep 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Cabot Oscar Lodge
With sad, yet joyful hearts, we announce the passing of Cabot Oscar Lodge, 83 years old, of New Cumberland, to the holy gates of heaven on September 4, 2026.
Cabot was a devoted husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend, and source of strength to all who knew him. Cabot served in the United States...
Janet Ann Neff
Sep 4, 2026
Janet A. Neff, 91, of Lewisberry PA, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at home with her husband Wayne & her son Jef Frey by her side. She was born September 15, 1934, in Stony Creek, Berks County, the youngest of 5 children of Pearl (Dahl) & George Yeager. She was the widow of William B. Harral.
Janet graduated, with...
Jean S. Stout
Sep 3, 2026
Jean S. Stout, 91, of Lewisberry, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was marked by love, faith, hard work, generosity, and a deep commitment to serving others.
She was the retired owner and operator, along with her husband, Charles E....
Myrtle Louise Beeghley
Sep 3, 2026
Myrtle Louise Beeghley, 88, of Harrisburg died Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Township with her family by her side.
A United States Marine Corps veteran, she loved reading James Patterson books, was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and cherished spending time with her grandchildren.
She was born October 17, 1937 in Scottdale. She was preceded...
Connie L. Gruber
Sep 2, 2026
Connie L. Gruber, born July 8, 1944, was the daughter of the late Owen and Constance (Bradigan) Rimel. Connie passed from this life leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and will forever carry her memory in their hearts.
Connie’s greatest joy was her family. She was a loving mother, stepmother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose presence brought love, memories, and...
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