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.
Richard L. "Dick" Coakley
Aug 1, 2019
Richard L. “Dick” Coakley, 86, of The Villages, FL and formerly of Camp Hill, PA, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 1, 2019 in Ocala Regional Medical Center, Ocala, FL. He was the retired owner/operator of Coakley’s Restaurant, New Cumberland, PA for 38 years and was a tireless cornerstone of economic and community development efforts in downtown...
William "Bill" P. Leavens
Jul 30, 2019
William “Bill” P. Leavens, 62, of Lewisberry, passed away at home on July 30th, surrounded by his family. Son of the late William C. and Emma (Holsinger) Leavens, he was born on November 24, 1956, in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Bill grew up in Sharpsville, PA, excelling in his athletics and academics. He earned an athletic scholarship to play football at the...
Reta M. (Tomlinson) Sprow
Jul 29, 2019
Reta Myrtis (Tomlinson) Sprow, 83, of Camp Hill, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at VibraLife Rehabilitation Center, Mechanicsburg, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Daughter of the late Veldon Earl and Nora Bell (Cogdil) Tomlinson, she was born on June 8, 1936, in Houston, TX. Born and raised in Texas, Reta joined the U.S. Air Force...
David A. Wait M.D.
Jul 28, 2019
David A. Wait, M.D., 60, of Swatara Twp., Harrisburg, formerly of New Cumberland, died Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his home. He was a retired Internist/owner of the Francis Henry Health Center, Harrisburg; a graduate of Ross University, Dominica, and the University of Lowell, Lowell, MA; a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. Dr. Wait was Board Certified...
Leonard E. Carl
Jul 28, 2019
Leonard E. Carl, 83, of Pottsville, formerly of Lemoyne died Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Providence Place Retirement Community of Pine Grove. A Navy Veteran of the Korean War, he was a retired Refrigeration Mechanic from the PA Dept. of Agriculture. In retirement he was a driver for Harrisburg Auto Auction. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lemoyne;...
Michael Paul Donovan
Jul 26, 2019
Michael Paul Donovan, 31, of Joshua, TX, formerly of New Cumberland, died Friday, July 26, 2019, at his family home. He was a Project Manager for Fast Action Restoration, Joshua, TX. He was a 2007 graduate of Canton Area High School, Canton, PA, where he was an accomplished football player, but his real passion was baseball where he excelled in...
Harry Joseph Fromell
Jul 23, 2019
Harry Joseph Fromell, 91, resident of the Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill, PA, and formerly of Altoona, PA, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Encompass Health, Mechanicsburg. He retired as an electrical engineer for Sylvania Electronics, Emporium and Altoona; a graduate of La Salle Institute and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, both of Troy, NY; attended St. Theresa Catholic Church, New...
Richard Henry Snyder
Jul 23, 2019
Richard Henry Snyder, 80, passed away in his home 23 July 2019 with his wife Patricia close by. Richard was born 9 February 1939 in Kingston, NY to Helen W. Sheely and Winfred H. Snyder. He grew up in nearby Hurley, leaving at 17 years old to join the US Air Force. Richard served his county honorably for twenty years,...
David E. Beck
Jul 22, 2019
David E. Beck, 81, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. died Monday, July 22, 2019 at Vibra Life Assisted Living Facility, Mechanicsburg. He was a Mail Carrier for over forty years in New Cumberland. A graduate of John Harris High School, he enjoyed fishing, boating, and camping and loved his dogs. He was born December 7, 1937 in Harrisburg to the...
Norma Ethel (Haskins) Sinsabaugh
Jul 22, 2019
Norma Ethel (Haskins) Sinsabaugh, 99, of New Cumberland, known by so many as “Mom-Mom”, passed from this world to be with her Lord and Savior, as well as her husband of 56 years, Wilton L. Sinsabaugh. Born October 13, 1919, in Roulette, she was the daughter of Frank and Orpha (Gillespie) Haskins. Norma was a devoted Christian, Wife, Mother, Grandmother,...
Charles Matthew Bole
Jul 19, 2019
Charles Matthew Bole, 65, of Etters, formerly of Erie passed away unexpectedly, Friday, July 19, 2019 at his home. He worked over 40 years for OSHA, first as an Industrial Hygienist then as Area Director and Computer Specialist in Harrisburg. He was a beloved husband and amazing father to both his daughters. Matt was an Eagle Scout through St. James,...
Margaret G. (Keating) Acri
Jul 14, 2019
Margaret Acri, 89 years old, of Lewisberry, PA, formerly of New Cumberland, PA passed away at home on Sunday, July 14, 2019. She was born on September 29, 1929 in Kaska, PA to Katherine (Shields) Keating and Benjamin Keating. Margaret graduated from Lemoyne High School in 1947 where she was known as “Peanuts.” She was a totally devoted and loving...
Margaret C. Erney
Jul 14, 2019
Margaret C. Erney, 93, of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 in her residence with her loving family at her side. She was a retired Registered Nurse with Harrisburg Hospital (UPMC Pinnacle); also, having worked in several local nursing homes; was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Harrisburg; and was a graduate of Enola High School...
Joyce Ann Mohler
Jul 11, 2019
Joyce Ann Mohler, 86, of Camp Hill, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late William Flaig and Alyce (Fickes) Blackburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Bowman. Joyce was a member of the Red...
David D. Anspach
Jul 6, 2019
David D. Anspach, 87, of Duncannon and formerly of New Cumberland, died Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Kinkora Pythian Home, Penn Twp., Perry County. He retired as a machinist for Kinney Shoes, Shiremanstown; an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War; a member of Community United Methodist Church, New Cumberland; Steelton-Swatara Lodge #775 F&AM; Harrisburg Consistory; Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, and...
Nancy L. Best
Jul 4, 2019
Nancy L. Best, 77, of East Pennsboro Twp., and formerly of New Cumberland, died Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. She retired as a secretary for Michael Baker, Inc., Harrisburg; a member of the 1960 graduating class of Cedar Cliff High School; Trinity United Methodist Church, New Cumberland; a member and former president of...
Arlene G. (Matter) Kolva
Jul 4, 2019
Arlene G. (Matter) Kolva, 91, formerly of Lewisberry, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in The Bridges at Bent Creek, Silver Spring Twp. Arlene was born in Fisherville, Dauphin County to the late Charles and Fanny (Fetterhoff) Matter. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, walking and shopping, but more than anything, her life revolved around caring for her family. She...
Anthony R. Rutkowski
Jul 3, 2019
Anthony R. Rutkowski, 91, of New Cumberland, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Messiah Lifeways, Upper Allen Twp. He retired as a chemist for the former New Cumberland Army Depot. Mr. Rutkowski was a WWII Army veteran and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. Mr. Rutkowski was born on October 24, 1927, in Glen Lyon, Luzerne County....
James A. "Jim" Krout
Jul 2, 2019
James A. “Jim” Krout, 87, of New Cumberland, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Memorial Hospital, York. Son of the late Curvin and Marie (Helfrich) Krout, he was born on March 18, 1932 in York Haven. Jim was a Korean War veteran, serving in the United States Army. He was a butcher for most of his life,...
Colleen May Clark
Jul 1, 2019
Colleen May Clark, 95, formerly of Etters, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 in Country Meadows, Mechanicsburg. She was a retired interviewer for the U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau. She was a member of the Officers’ Wives Club, NSPCC, Hampden Twp., NARFE and an associate member of the BPO Elks, Mechanicsburg. Mrs. Clark was born in Harrisburg to...
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Local obituaries for New Cumberland, Camp Hill, Lemoyne, Mechanicsburg, Etters, York Haven, Harrisburg, Wormleysburg, Lewisberry and Enola. Find local Central PA obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

