Gennett M. Lechthaler
Jul 24, 2024
Gennett "Janet" Lechthaler, 91, of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 24, 2024 in New Cumberland, PA. She was born on August 4, 1932 in New Cumberland, PA to the late Glenn Fisher and Vera (Landis) Fisher. She was a member of Trinity on Bridge and looked forward to her lunch group outings. Most of all she enjoyed spending...
Ann V. Shults
Jul 23, 2024
Ann Virginia Shults, 81, of Camp Hill, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, after a brief stay at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Township. She was the daughter of the late Calvin and Lucile (Leiss) Hoerneman, born on March 7, 1943, in Pittsburgh.
A 1961 graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School, she would go on to pursue...
Elvira Hudson
Jul 20, 2024
Elvira "Mickey" Hudson (nee Hindman), 94, passed away on July 20, 2024, at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital. Born December 19, 1929, in Buffalo, NY, she spent her early years there before her family moved to Baltimore, MD, where she spent her school-aged years and graduated from Western High School.
Mickey dedicated her life to her family, fulfilling the role of a...
William G. Kehres
Jul 17, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William G. Kehres, a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, at the age of 82. William's journey in this world began on August 23, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, marking the beginning of a life filled with love, laughter, and dedicated service.
William, a proud Army veteran, served his country with honor from...
D. Ronald Kerns
Jul 13, 2024
Affectionately known as KARO the clown for 56 consecutive Zembo Shrine Circuses, D. Ronald Kerns, 90+ years young, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 13 at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg after a brief illness. Also known as Ron, Ronald, Ronnie, and sometimes Dr. (confusion with the initials D R Kerns) he was formerly from Lenker Manor in Harrisburg.
Ron was born...
Genevieve R. "Gennie" Schiffer
Jul 13, 2024
Genevieve R. “Gennie” Schiffer, 78, of Lewisberry died Saturday, July 13th at The Bridges at Bent Creek, Mechanicsburg.
She was a retired accountant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A devout Catholic, she was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, was a member of the Arimatheans, and women’s prayer group. Previously, she was...
Susan Penrose Brickley
Jul 10, 2024
Susan Penrose Brickley, 84, of Lancaster, PA peacefully passed away after a short illness on July 10, 2024, surrounded by her two children. Born June 24, 1940, Sue was the daughter of William Markley Penrose and Nellie Mable Moore Penrose. She graduated from Cedar Cliff High School in New Cumberland, PA, and married her sweetheart Richard Brickley in 1963. Sue...
Shirley E. (Paul) Sharbaugh
Jul 9, 2024
Shirley Elizabeth (Paul) Sharbaugh, 97, a long-time resident of Altoona, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, surrounded by her family at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill, PA. Born on December 1, 1926, in Roaring Spring, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry D. and Mary E. (Ayers) Paul. She married Paul L. Sharbaugh,...
Louis S. Bracale, Sr.
Jul 9, 2024
Louis “Lou” Bracale, 79, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on July 9, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1944 in Hershey, PA to Pete and Angeline (Calla) Bracale. He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers, Frank, Junior, and Phillip Bracale. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Snell) Bracale, his two sons, Louis...
Lillian R. Shermer
Jul 5, 2024
Lillian R. Shermer passed away on Friday evening, July 5, 2024, at Green Ridge Village, Newville, PA, after battling peritoneal mesothelioma for almost four years. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, George Shermer, and son, Mark Shermer. Born in Hamtramck, MI, Lillian moved to Hazleton, PA, as a teenager where she met the love of her life, George....
Dennis P. Frizzi, Jr.
Jul 4, 2024
Dennis P. Frizzi Jr., 63, of New Cumberland, passed away on Independence Day, 2024, fitting him perfectly as a proud American and true patriot. He was the son of the late Brenda (Kohr) and Dennis P. Frizzi Sr., born on May 3, 1961, in Harrisburg.
Denny, or “Friz,” as everyone called him, was a 1979 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School,...
Peter A. Hamel
Jul 3, 2024
Peter A. Hamel, passed away on July 3, 2024 at the age of 66. He was born on February 28, 1958 in Manhattan, N.Y. Peter spent over four decades sharing his unmistakable voice with radio listeners across the United States. His tender heart of love for those hurting motivated him to reach out on the air waves daily to touch...
Robert A. Shultz
Jul 2, 2024
Robert A. Shultz, 90, of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his residence. He was the son of the late Ralph and Myrl (Artley) Shultz, born on August 15, 1933, in Harrisburg. In addition to his parents and siblings, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Sandra “Sandy” Shultz.
Robert was a...
John Edward Lobb
Jul 1, 2024
John Edward Lobb, 79, of New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. Born on December 3, 1944, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late George and Geraldine (Frazer) Lobb.
John graduated from Cedar Cliff High School in 1962—a member of the first class to go through all three years at the newly built school. He would meet...
William T. Kirchhoff, Sr.
Jul 1, 2024
Born July 14, 1941 in Swedesboro, New Jersey to Christian and Alice Kirchhoff. Bill died peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
In his early years, you would find “Sweet William from Swedesboro” on a ballfield or at The Old Ford Hotel, which his father owned. While in school, he earned seven letters in...
James E. "Jim" Marshall
Jul 1, 2024
James E. “Jim” Marshall, 86, of Camp Hill died Monday, July 1, 2024 at The Woods at Cedar Run.
He retired after forty years as a Heavy Equipment Salesman from Groff Tractor & Equipment Company, Mechanicsburg. His family came first which was witnessed through Jim attending his children and grandchildren’s’ activities. He was a youth baseball coach in Highland Park where...
Patricia "Patty" Helene Thompson
Jun 30, 2024
Patricia “Patty” Helene Thompson, 81, of Lewisberry died Sunday, June 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.
She was born March 18, 1943 in Bronx, NY, to the late Valentine J. and Rose (Sebuski) Brull. She was also preceded in death by her sister Carol Wehmeyer.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William H. “Tom” Thompson; daughters, Valerie...
Dennis Lee James
Jun 27, 2024
Dennis Lee James, 63, of Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania passed away at his home from natural causes on June 27, 2024. He came into the world in 1961 in Roswell, New Mexico to Donald and Juliana James and was an adventurous kid from the start. As a child, he enjoyed trying new things and made friends easily. In his youth, he was...
Donna L. Bowman
Jun 26, 2024
Donna Bowman, 86, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on June 26, 2024. She was born September 15, 1937, in Fairview Township, PA to the late George and Viola (King) Deckman. Donna was a member of Trinity on Bridge and taught Sunday School for over 25 years. She loved keeping a clean home and caring for her beloved...
Dennis John "Denny" Dolan
Jun 25, 2024
Dennis John “Denny” Dolan, 79, of Lemoyne, PA died June 25, 2024 at his home.
Denny was born July 29, 1944 in Harrisburg to the late James Dolan, Jr. and Eleanor (O’Donnell) Dolan. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Dolan, III, MD.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy (DeLisle) Dolan; daughters, Colleen Dolan (Glenn Parno) of Camp...