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.

Dr. Francis X. Perna, M.D.

Dr. Francis X. Perna, M.D.

Jul 9, 2023

 

Dr. Francis X. Perna, M.D., 89, of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 in his residence with his loving wife at his side.

Dr. Perna was born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Carmen and Concetta (Donatelli) (Perna) Koran.  He was a graduate of Central High School, St. Joseph’s University and Hahnemann Medical School, all...

David W. Harman, III

David W. Harman, III

Jul 6, 2023

David W. Harman, III, 96, formerly of New Cumberland died Thursday, July 6, 2023 at The Middletown Home.In 1944 at the age of 17, before graduating from high school, Dave enlisted in the Navy. He was a Seabee and worked on a Construction Battalion. He served in Okinawa, Japan where he helped to build an air strip from coral. While...

Deborah (Hill) Neenan

Deborah (Hill) Neenan

Jul 4, 2023

 

Deborah (Hill) Neenan, 66, of Newville, passed away on July 4, 2023 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. Born on December 18, 1956 in Pearisburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edward G. and Ann (Mitchell) Hill.

Deb’s family relocated to West Virginia, where she would go on to graduate from East Bank Senior...

Rebecca "Becky" R. LaRosa

Rebecca "Becky" R. LaRosa

Jul 4, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” R. LaRosa, 69, of Mechanicsburg died Tuesday, July 4th at her home.

She was born October 4, 1953 in Bremerton, WA to the late Lowell T. and Elizabeth (Dunlap) Thorpe. 

She was an English Literature graduate of Penn State University, where she met her loving husband John of 48 years. They were wed on August 2, 1975...

Barbara A. Buchter

Barbara A. Buchter

Jul 3, 2023

 

Barbara A. Buchter, 85, of Bethany Village, Lower Allen Twp., and formerly of New Cumberland, died Monday, July 3, 2023, at her residence.

She retired as a Business Computer Teacher in Upper Dauphin; a former owner/operator of Colonial Beverage, Colonial Park from 1965 – 1987; a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, New Cumberland; a former member of the...

Sgt. Major Thomas E. Zerbe

Sgt. Major Thomas E. Zerbe

Jul 3, 2023

 

Sgt. Major Thomas E. Zerbe, Jr., US Army, Ret., 92, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 in his residence with his loving family at his side.

He was a US Air Force and US Army veteran serving on active duty in Tripoli, Libya during the Korean War with the US Air Force where...

Hazel (Haftel) Long

Hazel (Haftel) Long

Jul 1, 2023

 

Hazel Long completed her life and service here on earth and moved to live with our Heavenly Father on July 1, 2023. She was born in Bath, PA, on December 22,1938 to the late Paul and Catherine Haftel.

She graduated from Catasauqua High School in 1956 and the Allentown Hospital School of Nursing in 1959. Becoming a licensed Registered...

Randall E. Evertts, Jr.

Randall E. Evertts, Jr.

Jun 27, 2023

 

Randall E. Evertts, Jr., 82, of New Cumberland, departed to meet his Lord and Savior early on Tuesday morning, June 27, 2023. He was grateful to pass at his home with family by his side.

Randy is survived by the love of his life, and wife of more than 61 years, Carol A. (Coffey) Evertts, who also served as...

Rev. Leland Wayne Fullmer

Rev. Leland Wayne Fullmer

Jun 26, 2023

 

The Reverend Leland Wayne Fullmer, 92, of Camp Hill, PA and formerly of Springfield and Cincinnati, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023 in his residence.

Pastor Fullmer was a retired Baptist Minister serving in New York, Indiana, West Virginia and Ohio.  He was a graduate of Victor High School, Victor, IA, received his BA from Moody...

Catherine G. McCleaf

Catherine G. McCleaf

Jun 24, 2023

 

Catherine G. McCleaf, 77, of Newville, died Saturday, June 24, 2023, at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle.

She retired as a Data Entry Clerk for the West Shore District, was a former Girl Scout Leader and enjoyed reading and playing the slots and spending time with her grandchildren.

Born in Harrisburg on April 15, 1946, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter...

Jane F. Cooper

Jane F. Cooper

Jun 24, 2023

 

Jane F. Cooper, 77, of Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in her residence.

She was a retired Nurse Practitioner with Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, Philadelphia where she managed the vascular department.  Jane graduated from Southern Lehigh High School in 1964 and Lankenau Hospital School of Nursing, Philadelphia in...

Alex "Big Al" Calhoun

Alex "Big Al" Calhoun

Jun 24, 2023

 

Alex "Big Al" Calhoun of Fairview Twp., died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 24th, 2023, in New Cumberland, PA at the age of 53. 

Alex is survived by his loving wife and soulmate, Susan M. (Rankin) of 22 years, two sons, Michael Bollmann and Brian Bollmann (fiancée Priyanka Munjal), his father and wife, Andrew and Kathy Calhoun,...

Robert J. "Robbie" Kalemtis

Robert J. "Robbie" Kalemtis

Jun 23, 2023

 

Robert J. “Robbie” Kalemtis, 35, of East Pennsboro Twp. and formerly of New Cumberland, died Friday, June 23, 2023, at his home.

He was an employee of McDonalds Restaurant, Yocumtown; a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland and The Harrisburg Diocese Cursillo Movement.

Robbie was a blessing, pure joy, and a compassionate and gentle soul.  His love...

Rose (Chesney) Eichelberger

Rose (Chesney) Eichelberger

Jun 23, 2023

 

Rose (Chesney) Eichelberger, 91, formerly of New Cumberland, died peacefully at home after a short illness on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Surviving Rose is her daughter, Dawn Earnest (husband, Adam); sister, Helen Mahek; niece and nephew, Tina Walsh and Brian Eichelberger; a great-niece, Beth Maida; many dear friends, and of course her best friend, Sugar Babe (her Bichon Frise).

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Dorothea E. Kennedy

Dorothea E. Kennedy

Jun 21, 2023

 

Dorothea E. Kennedy, age 103, of Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg, PA, formerly of New Cumberland, PA, passed away and went Home to her Lord on Wednesday, June 21st at Messiah Lifeways.

Born in Ashley, PA on February 27,1920, she was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School, Kingston, PA, and later became Executive Secretary at the California Test Bureau...

Mark C. Wright

Mark C. Wright

Jun 19, 2023

 

Mark C. Wright, 54, of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at his residence. He was the son of the late William and Sara (Knapp) Wright, born on December 15, 1968 in Harrisburg.

Mark was a 1987 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School and would go on to work security at Milton Hershey School. He was a...

Benjamin E. Helmick

Benjamin E. Helmick

Jun 18, 2023

Benjamin E. Helmick, 42, of Jacobus, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, after a short battle with an illness. He was surrounded by family at York Hospital. He was the husband of Christa (Mikolajczyk) and a proud father of Leah Helmick and stepfather to Azlyn Roeder.

Ben is survived by his loving parents, Ernest and Dorothy Helmick of...

Winonah E. Miller

Winonah E. Miller

Jun 18, 2023

Winonah E. Miller, 77, of Lemoyne died Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her home.

Known for her friendly smile and good nature, she was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Lemoyne and most recently Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Shiremanstown.  Early in adulthood, she had been a department manager for Sears Corporation. She was also an active member of...

Eugene Anthony East, II

Eugene Anthony East, II

Jun 9, 2023

 

Eugene Anthony East, II, 42, of Lewisberry, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023.

He was a hardscape foreman with PA Landscape Group, Inc., and a graduate of Red Land High School class of 1999.  First and foremost, Eugene loved his daughter, Alexis Nicole. She was his pride, and he loved her deeply. He enjoyed attending and supporting Alexis...

Susan Harriet Purvis

Susan Harriet Purvis

Jun 8, 2023

Susan Harriet Purvis, nee Hollis, 71, of Greenville, SC, was called to her heavenly father Thursday, June 8, 2023 in Bayamón, PR.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated her life to the service of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to her family to include numerous international young men and women whom she “adopted” over...

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