M Sgt William Jesse Wright

M Sgt William Jesse Wright

Feb 22, 2016

M SGT William Jesse Wright, US Army, retired died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He also retired as a Capitol Police Officer from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was a past member of Ballroom Break Dance Studio and Penn Harris Toastmasters Club. He was an avid reader and enjoyed nostalgic music. He was born November...

Nita M. Stout

Nita M. Stout

Feb 20, 2016

Nita M. Stout, 45, of Fairview Twp., Lewisberry, died Saturday, February 20th, 2016 due to injuries sustained in a pedestrian/automobile accident. Nita was a follower and believer in Jesus Christ, the wife of Kevin and mother of four precious boys- Charles, Chase, Chad, and CJ. She was a childcare provider and took care of her family; a member of Mt....

James Lee Sundy, Sr.

James Lee Sundy, Sr.

Feb 19, 2016

James “Jim” Lee Sundy, Sr., 70 of Harrisburg died Friday, February 19, 2016 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He was a retired Sergeant from Swatara Twp. Police Department and also retired as a Dauphin County Sheriff. He was a member of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464, F & AM, 32nd Degree, Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg Forest No. 43, Tall Cedars...

Carole M.  Olmsted

Carole M. Olmsted

Feb 18, 2016

Carole M. Olmsted, 76, of Camp Hill, formerly of Bloomfield, NJ passed away Thursday, January 18, 2016 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. She was a retired English as a Second Language Teacher from East Rutherford School District in NJ. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Rhode Island where she was a proud member of...

Robert C.  Edwards

Robert C. Edwards

Feb 13, 2016

Robert C. Edwards, 82 of New Cumberland, formerly of Wiconisco died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. He was the retired Executive Vice President of the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs. He also served as Executive Director of Assessors Association of PA, and PA Local Governmental Secretaries Association. He was Past President of the...

Doris Lutz Boswell

Doris Lutz Boswell

Feb 13, 2016

Doris L. Boswell, 95, of Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016. Doris was born in Harrisburg to the late Frederick and Ella Lutz. In May, 1936, Doris received the Golden Eaglet, the highest Girl Scout award. She graduated from John Harris High School in 1936 and from Bucknell University in 1942 with majors in psychology and sociology....

Robert Harold Hockenberry

Robert Harold Hockenberry

Feb 11, 2016

Robert Harold Hockenberry, 81, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, and formerly of Mars, died Thursday, February 11th, 2016, at Golden Living, East Pennsboro Twp. He retired as the owner and barber of Bob’s Barber Shop, Mars; a Marine Corps Veteran; a member of Saint Kilian Catholic Church, Cranberry Twp.; American Legion Post #143, New Cumberland; VFW Post #7505, Mars and...

Irene Jeanette (Woomer) Hoover

Irene Jeanette (Woomer) Hoover

Feb 11, 2016

Irene Jeanette (Woomer) Hoover, 89, of Etters, PA passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a retired Credit Analyst for Sears Credit Central, Colonial Park, Harrisburg, PA and a member of Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, New Cumberland, Order of Eastern Star Chapter 41, Bedford, PA and the Blue Bird Association....

Rickie D. Benson

Rickie D. Benson

Feb 10, 2016

Rickie D. Benson, 68, of New Cumberland passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Spring Creek Rehabilitation Center, Harrisburg, PA. She was a retired office administrator for the Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of PA. Rickie was born in Harrisburg to the late Irvin and Mary (Jamison) Benson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Phyllis S. Shaffer

Phyllis S. Shaffer

Feb 9, 2016

Phyllis S. Shaffer, 85, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. She was a former Executive Secretary to the Vice President for the former AMP, Inc. and a member of Shiremanstown United Methodist Church. She enjoyed getting together with her high school friends and gardening. Phyllis was born in Wormleysburg to...

Jane Louise (Hommer) Renshaw

Jane Louise (Hommer) Renshaw

Feb 9, 2016

Jane Louise (Hommer) Renshaw, 89, of New Cumberland, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. Jane graduated from Reade Township High School, Glasgow, PA. She was a Registered Nurse, a graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia and the Army’s U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps. Additionally, she was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church,...

Ralph S. Mcnaughton

Ralph S. Mcnaughton

Feb 9, 2016

Ralph S. McNaughton, 82, of New Cumberland, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at his home. Born on October 18, 1933 in Saville Twp., he was the son of the late Ralph N. and Hattie M. (Fawver) McNaughton. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Audrey M. McNaughton; three sons, Ralph V. McNaughton of New Cumberland, Robert J. McNaughton (Darlene) of...

Grace M. Heidingsfelder

Grace M. Heidingsfelder

Feb 9, 2016

Grace M. (Gennett) Heidingsfelder, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 surrounded by her family and close friends praying at her side. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend whose door was always open and was there to lend an ear. Grace was famous for her "feasts" and loved to be surrounded by family and friends. Born...

Earl P. Conley

Earl P. Conley

Feb 4, 2016

Earl P. Conley, 96, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Bethany Village, Lower Allen Twp. He was the retired co-owner/operator of Conley’s Home Decorating, Camp Hill and a WWII Army veteran. He was a member of New Cumberland First Church of God and the American Legion Post 143, New Cumberland. He was a HAM Radio...

Matthew B. Donahue

Matthew B. Donahue

Feb 2, 2016

Matthew B. Donahue, 59, of Camp Hill, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in his residence with his loving family at his side. He was the owner and operator of Matthew Donahue Courier Service and a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shiremanstown. He was a member of the Lower Allen VFW Post 7530, Camp Hill, an avid Washington...

Mary E. "Bette" Sieger

Mary E. "Bette" Sieger

Feb 2, 2016

Mary E. "Bette" Sieger, 95, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, of Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Middlesex Twp. and formerly of New Cumberland, entered her Heavenly Home peacefully on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 surrounded by her family. She retired as the Sales Manager and Wedding Consultant for the former Villa Leo, New Cumberland; she was member of St. Theresa...

Jerald A. "Jerry" Atkins

Jerald A. "Jerry" Atkins

Feb 1, 2016

Jerald A. “Jerry” Atkins, 83, of Etters, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 in his residence. He was retired from both the former Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Hampden Twp. and Motor Freight Express, York. He was a graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg and was a member of the St. Lawrence Club, the St. Aloysius Club, the St....

Terence J. Flanagan

Terence J. Flanagan

Feb 1, 2016

Terence J. Flanagan, 97, of Camp Hill died peacefully Monday February 1, 2016 at his home. He was a veteran World War II and was Honorably discharged as a Staff Sargent after serving in Pacific area. He was on the First airplane to arrive in Japan, August 1945, after transferring into the Third Military Railroad Division. Five days prior to...

Sharon  R. Klassen

Sharon R. Klassen

Jan 30, 2016

Sharon R. Klassen, 67, of Mechanicsburg died Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence, Susquehanna Twp. She was a retired Unit Secretary from the former Seidle Memorial Hospital, Mechanicsburg. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren participate in sporting events. She was born June 11, 1948 in York to...

Clifford Snyder

Clifford Snyder

Jan 30, 2016

Clifford Snyder, 84, of Etters entered his heavenly home suddenly on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Holy Spirit Hospital. A 1948 graduate of the former New Cumberland High School, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Penn State University, and became a teacher of mathematics for thirty-three years at New Cumberland Middle School, retiring in 1986. Additionally, Clifford served...