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.
John W. Caskey III
May 25, 2025
John W. Caskey III, 57, of Hanover, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1967, in Gettysburg, to the late John W. Caskey, Jr. and Janice (Walsh) Wolff.
John graduated from Cache Senior HS in Oklahoma and went on to study criminal justice at Cameron University and was working towards...
Paul B. Kern
May 21, 2025
Paul Bair Kern, 89, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Born on November 8, 1935, in Lemoyne, he was the son of the late Herbert and Ethel (Speece) Kern.
Paul was raised in Lemoyne and began working young—delivering newspapers and later at Manbeck Bakery (now Stroehmann). A graduate of the former Lemoyne High...
Mary Ellen Rinehart
May 19, 2025
Mary Ellen Rinehart, 92, of Coudersport passed away peacefully Monday, May 19, 2025 at Camp Hill Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born August 28, 1932 in Douglas(Rattlesnake Hill) Township to the late Raymond Howard and Fayette W. (Landis) Feight. She spent most of her life in the Boyertown area with her late husband of 68 years. She enjoyed telling...
Paul David Johnson
May 17, 2025
Paul David Johnson, 77, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. quietly passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Lebanon VA Medical Center.
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Paul “Dave” was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He served four years consisting...
Lori Long
May 16, 2025
Lori Long, 65, of Hershey, died Friday, May 16, 2025, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She, lovingly known as “Ebby,” passed away surrounded by those who loved her most. A proud graduate of Red Land High School, Ebby lived a life full of warmth, creativity, and adventure.
She found her greatest happiness with her family, with whom she shared endless...
Carl E. Fritz
May 14, 2025
Carl Emil Fritz, of Camp Hill, PA, died on May 14, 2025. He was 81 years old. He was born on September 5, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA. He was father to Glenn Fritz (Heather) and late son, William Fritz. He was husband to the late Valerie Weiss Fritz and was grandfather to Cannon and Sage Fritz.
He was a graduate of...
Fred Schneider
May 13, 2025
Ernest Frederick “Fred” Schneider, 94, of New Cumberland, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg, PA.
Born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on February 28, 1931, he was the son of the late Ernst Paul and Emma (née Kammerer) Schneider. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Shirley Ann (née Weaver) Schneider; and a sister, Erna...
Mary Louise Roe
May 13, 2025
Mary Louise Roe, a cherished educator and beloved family member, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at the age of 82, at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center. Born on June 11, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, Mary Lou lived a life rich in love and service, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Mary Lou retired as a...
Brian Paul Sturgis
May 11, 2025
Brian Paul Sturgis, 59, of Elizabethtown, PA, was called home to heaven following a long and hard-fought battle after suffering a severe hemorrhagic stroke in November 2023, which was later followed by debilitating seizures and a progressive neurodegenerative disease in the Parkinson’s spectrum. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was...
Kenneth "Kenny" W. Hill
May 11, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” W. Hill, 44, of Etters, Newberry Twp. died Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his home.
A 1999 graduate of Red Land High School, he was passionate about working in the recovery field. He enjoyed cooking, was an avid Bufalo Bills fan, loved his son and spending time with friends.
He was born December 29, 1980 in Harrisburg. He was preceded...
Michael David Naylor
May 10, 2025
Michael David Naylor, 58, passed away on May 10, 2025. He was born on June 5, 1966 to the late John Naylor and Patricia (Fish) Naylor.
Michael lived a life filled with adventure and sincerity. He resided in Etters, PA, where he embraced the beauty of the outdoors, pursuing his passions for fishing, hunting, camping, and riding ATVs. Michael was known...
Julia S. Pellish
May 10, 2025
Julia S. Pellish, 82, of Camp Hill passed away on May 10, 2025. Born on November 25, 1942, in Pottsville, PA, to the late Manuel and Julia (Popish) Alves.
A dedicated professional, Julia spent many years as an Assistant Manager in the banking industry, with her notable tenure at Harris Savings and Loan in Summerdale. Beyond her career, Julia was an...
David M. Bechtel
May 7, 2025
David M. Bechtel, Sr., 62, of Etters died Wednesday, May 7th at his home.
He attended Cedar Cliff High School and was a retired Shipping Foreman from Stroehmann Bakeries. Dave was an avid New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He was born June 12, 1962 in Harrisburg to the late Walter G....
Alma Marie Berresford
May 6, 2025
Alma Marie Berresford, 70 of Wormleysburg died Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.
A retired LPN from Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg, she was the Tax Collector in Wormleysburg from 2010 to 2018. She was a 1972 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and received her nursing degree from Harrisburg Area Community College. Alma loved animals and people.
She was born December...
Mary A. (Bennett) Yohe
May 4, 2025
Mary A. (Bennett) Yohe, 89, of Lewisberry, passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Sunday, May 4, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Albert B. “Foggy” Bennett and Neva (McDermitt) Harden, born on February 19, 1936, in Camden, ME.
Mary graduated from Camden High School in 1954, where she was a standout athlete on...
David F. Mamrak
May 4, 2025
David F. Mamrak, 71, of Newberry Twp. died Sunday, May 4, 2025 at his home.
A 1971 graduate of Cambridge Springs High School, he was a retired Switching Equipment Technician from Verizon. He enjoyed painting and listening to music.
He was born December 30, 1953 in Meadville to the late Joseph and Grace (Michlovic) Mamrak.
Dave is survived by his wife, Karen L....
Philip E. Taylor
May 3, 2025
Philip E. Taylor, 78, of Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025.
Born on June 3, 1946, in York, PA, Phil was the beloved husband of Suzanne Fencil Taylor, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. He is also survived by his devoted daughters, Amy Gallucci (Joe) and Stacy Bowerman (Gerry); cherished grandchildren, Jackson, Joey, Miranda...
Cynthia "Cindy" Canzoneri
May 1, 2025
Cynthia J. Canzoneri, 71, of Lewisberry, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, in the comfort of her home. Born on October 1, 1953, in Big Creek, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dawson and Catherine (Koch) Smith of Slatington, PA.
Cynthia was a graduate of Slatington High School and Lehigh County Community College (LCCC). She dedicated her early...
Sherol Ann Rosbaugh
Apr 29, 2025
Sherol was born in Romulus, NY on March 23, 1940, to her parents Albert and Marian Cooper. She was predeceased by her brother Leon Cooper and sister Iona Westervelt. She graduated from Interlaken Central School where she met her soulmate and love of her life, Tracy Rosbaugh. The young couple worked Tracy’s way through Cornell University and raised a family...
Gary M. Smith
Apr 28, 2025
Gary M. Smith, of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of New Cumberland, died April 28, 2025, at Country Meadows Retirement Community, Mechanicsburg. He was born on March 6, 1934, the son of the late Leon B. and Marjorie (Beebe) Smith.
Gary attended the New Cumberland School System and graduated with the class of 1952. He received a BS in Business Administration in...
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