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.
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...
Lori Kocher
Apr 25, 2025
Lori Kocher, 64, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Country Meadows in Mechanicsburg. Born on April 27, 1960, in Williamsport, Lori was a cherished member of the Camp Hill United Methodist Church, where she actively participated in the Sanctuary Choir and Chancel Handbell Choir for many years. She also led numerous Bible studies, sharing her faith...
John Davis
Apr 23, 2025
Cady "John" Basil Davis, 91, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away on April 23rd, 2025. Born on July 28th, 1933 in Charleston, NY, John was a loving, caring, and faithful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew and loved him. His legacy of profound unconditional love, support and friendship will live on in everyone whom...
Robert Eugene Danner
Apr 20, 2025
Robert Eugene Danner (lovingly known as “BD”) passed into heavenly rest on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born in Seidel Memorial Hospital on October 21, 1941, to Robert Oscar Danner and Alfretta (Yinger).
Bob lived in the New Cumberland area for all of his life and graduated from New Cumberland High School (though he was at Noami’s Restaurant drinking...
Eugene E. Costello
Apr 18, 2025
Eugene E. Costello, known by many as “Poppy,” passed away peacefully on April 18th—Good Friday—surrounded by his devoted wife and cherished family. He was 90 years young.
Born on June 4, 1934, in a tent in Rockaway, New Jersey, Gene came from humble beginnings. At age 7, his family moved to Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, where he attended and graduated from West Shore...
Yvonne M. Stum
Apr 18, 2025
Yvonne M Stum, 88, of Mechanicsburg passed away on April 18, 2025. Born January 5, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mildred Snyder. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jack and brother Harold Snyder, Jr. Yvonne and Jack were married 60 years.
Yvonne is survived by three wonderful children: Jeffrey Stum of Florida, Tamora...
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