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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.
Norman J. Borczon
Feb 27, 2017
Norman J. Borczon, 71, of Lewisberry, quietly passed on Monday, February 27, 2017, at his home. He retired as a Locomotive Engineer from Conrail and Norfolk Southern Railroad. In retirement, he enjoyed working as a Courtesy Shuttle Driver at Holy Spirit Hospital. He attended St. Joseph Preparatory School and graduated from Gannon University in Erie. He was a member of...
H. Lorraine Evans
Feb 26, 2017
H. Lorraine Evans, 83, of Mechanicsburg, PA crossed over into her next life on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Lorraine was born in Wilkes Barre, PA on March 23, 1933 to the late Edward J. and Helen Marie (Klotz) Gallagher. She is survived by her four daughters, Debra Evans of Camp Hill, Donna Evans of Enola, Diane McBride and her husband...
Virginia Sue Heffelfinger
Feb 26, 2017
Virginia Sue Heffelfinger, 78, formerly of New Cumberland and Paxton Ministries, Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday, 2/26/2017 in The Meadows at West Shore, East Pennsboro Twp. She was a retired Legislative Aide for the PA Legislative Reference Bureau, PA State Senate, and PA House of Representatives. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed writing letters and studying her bible. Many...
Jane Louise Westhafer Reese
Feb 26, 2017
Jane was born in New Cumberland, PA living most of her 96 years there. She was the daughter of Raymond E. “Westie” Westhafer and Esther Bowers Westhafer. Jane was predeceased by her parents; her sister, E. Lorraine “Rain” Gross; her son, Joseph P. Reese; and her husband, Paul G. Reese. Surviving are her two daughters, Susan J. Gray (William) and...
Rupert F. Hess
Feb 25, 2017
Rupert F. Hess, 91, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of BelAir, MD, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 in The Meadows at West Shore, East Pennsboro Twp. He was a retired data processing manager with the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Health, Harrisburg and a decorated U.S. Army veteran of WWII. Additionally, he was Past Post Commander of American Legion...
William T. Shindel, Jr.
Feb 20, 2017
William T. Shindel, Jr., 78, of New Cumberland, died Monday, February 20, 2017, at Select Specialty Hospital, Harrisburg. He retired as a self-employed Claims Adjuster for Alan Clarke and Associates, Harrisburg; a U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran; a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Cumberland, and was a dedicated Boston Red Sox Fan. Born on May 26, 1938,...
Rosalie I. (Buck) Koehler
Feb 20, 2017
Rosalie I. Koehler, who combined a career in elementary education with volunteer work for several organizations, died Monday, Feb. 20, at her home in Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, surrounded by her loving family. Rosalie, 84, was born in Clearfield, the daughter of the late Frank and Irene (Beauseigneur) Buck, and was a graduate of Clearfield High School. She graduated from...
Lois M. Shaub
Feb 19, 2017
Lois M. Shaub, 80, of Dillsburg, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in her residence. She was born in Somers, CT to the late William and Emma (Matson) Hastings. Lois is survived by her husband of more than 51 years, Elmer W. Shaub and several nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family....
Dorothy M. Morrette
Feb 19, 2017
Dorothy M. Morrette, 92, of Fairview Twp., Etters, died Sunday, February 19, 2017, at her home. She retired as the Manager of the Savings Dept. at the former CCNB Bank, New Cumberland; a member of Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church and its United Methodist Women and Women of Light. She was a graduate of John Harris High in 1942....
R. "Bill" William Hain
Feb 16, 2017
R. "Bill" William Hain, 85, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. He had been transported to the medical center after collapsing while snow blowing the neighborhood sidewalks and driveways. He retired as a lineman from the former United Telephone, Carlisle, and also as a farmer in Newville;...
Richard R. "Rick" Orlandi
Feb 14, 2017
Richard R. “Rick” Orlandi, 74, of Newberry Twp., Etters, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at his home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He retired as Benefits Coordinator for the Commonwealth of PA, Dept. of Health and Human Services; and had previously worked for PA Medical Society and Capital Blue Cross. Richard was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam...
Jean C. Schneider
Feb 14, 2017
Jean C. Schneider, 94, of Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg, formerly of New Cumberland, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at her residence. She was an active member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland, participating in many activities including bingo, the Collection Counter Committee, and Little Flower Club. She loved camping with the Keystone Roamers. She was born January 10, 1923 in...
Patricia J. Shade
Feb 13, 2017
Patricia J. Shade, 87, of Etters and formerly of Lower Allen Twp., Camp Hill, died Monday, February 13, 2017, at Pinnacle Health West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp. She retired as a Kindergarten Teacher in the Middletown Area School District; a graduate of Case Western University, Cleveland; a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Steadfast Chapter #479, Mechanicsburg; a former...
Alice Trostle Terrill
Feb 12, 2017
Alice Trostle Terrill, 95, of New Cumberland, formerly of South Highland Street in Lock Haven, died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Messiah Lifeways, Upper Allen Twp. She retired from the Commonwealth of PA, Dept. of Public Welfare. Prior to that, she worked for the former International Paper Co., Lock Haven. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Lock...
Mary K. Gray
Feb 10, 2017
Mary K. Gray, 80, of Sarah Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle, formerly of New Cumberland died Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Home. She was a retired Army Recruiting Specialist from the former New Cumberland Army Depot. She was a member of the Democratic Women’s Club and enjoyed music, dancing, walking, reading, and shopping. She was born October 8, 1936 in...
Sherman John Edwards
Feb 10, 2017
Sherman John Edwards, 74, of Middletown died Friday, February 10, 2017 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He was a retired mechanical engineer from the former Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Mechanicsburg. While attending school, he worked at South Union Supply Co. He always wanted to drive tractor trailers and so after retirement, he drove for Chronister Trucking. He received...
Alta Clara Hendricks
Feb 10, 2017
Alta “Sis” Clara Hendricks, 87, of Country Meadows, Mechanicsburg died Friday, February 10, 2017 at her residence. She retired from the Flight Standards Division of the FAA. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, serving on church council and several committees; Friends of Peace Church; American Business Women’s Association organizing and presenting at their meetings; and the Red Cross,...
Irene Phyllis Michalski
Feb 9, 2017
Irene Phyllis Michalski passed away on Thursday, February 9th, 2017 at the wonderful age of 101. She was a long time resident of Erie, PA, and since 2002 resided in Camp Hill and most recently in Carlisle, PA. Irene had a passionate enthusiasm for life, for learning and had an endearing sense of humor. Irene’s philosophy was to love others....
Germaine R. Nadler
Feb 8, 2017
Germaine R. Nadler, 87, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Murrysville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 in Bethany Village, Lower Allen Twp. She was a graduate of the Jefferson Medical College Hospital School of Nursing and continued there as a Registered Nurse. Later she worked at the Mayview State Hospital outside of Pittsburgh. Additionally, she was a member...
Raymond S. Klein
Feb 8, 2017
HARRISBURG, Penn.—Raymond S. Klein, 83, formerly of Guilderland, NY, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2017. He grew up in Boston and the Bronx. As a teenager, he worked as a vendor at Yankee Stadium, Ebbets Field, and the Polo Grounds. His favorite player was Joe DiMaggio. After graduation from Theodore Roosevelt HS in the Bronx, he enlisted in the...
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