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.
Edward M. Suchan
Nov 19, 2016
Edward M. Suchan, 63, of Harrisburg died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at his home. Born September 20, 1953 in Hill Valley, Shirley Twp., he was the son of the late John Jr. and Anna (Danish) Suchan. He was preceded in death by a brother Francis. He is survived by his siblings, Mary Albright (Carl), Ann Bache (Joe), sister-in-law, Connie Suchan,...
Anna M. (Briner) Askin
Nov 19, 2016
Anna M. (Briner) Askin, 88, of Sinking Spring and formerly of Wyomissing and Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 in her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was a retired Manager with Cambridge Commons Apartments, Wyomissing and a graduate of Reading High School. Ann was a member of Advent Lutheran Church, West Lawn where she was active...
John R. Gross
Nov 19, 2016
John R. Gross, Sr., 80, of New Cumberland died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Manor Care Health Services, Camp Hill. He was a retired bus driver for Capital Area Transit, Harrisburg. Prior to working for CAT he was a buyer for Bowman’s Department Store. He was a 1955 graduate of Steelton High School where he was an All-State End for...
Donna J Keckler
Nov 19, 2016
Donna J. (Burns) Keckler, of New Cumberland died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. She was born June 4, 1956 in Philipsburg, PA. She was welcomed into heaven by her parents William and Margaret (Finnigan) Hrenko and Orrie Donald Burns and her sister Karen Bush. She is survived by her husband Richard C. Keckler; brother,...
Jon F. Lafaver
Nov 17, 2016
Jon F. LaFaver, 81, of New Cumberland died Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his home. Graduate of New Cumberland High School. Graduated cum laude from Muhlenberg College in 1957 and received his juris doctor from New York University in 1960. Partner with Stone, LaFaver and Shekletski. Pennsylvania Bar Association Board of Governors (1991-94) and former secretary. Former director of Cambridge...
Hubert C. Townsend
Nov 17, 2016
Hubert C. Townsend, 86, of New Cumberland, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He retired as a Senior Engineering Technician with UGI and also as a Master Sergeant with the Army National Guard where he received numerous medals. Mr. Townsend was a 1945 graduate of the former...
Dennis James Flynn
Nov 17, 2016
Dennis “Denny” James Flynn, 60 of New Cumberland passed on Thursday, November 17, 2016. He worked his way up through several positions retiring as a salesman from the former United Restaurant Equipment Co. He loved his family unit, hiking, and being outdoors. He was born June 12, 1956 in Harrisburg to the late Joseph Martin and Catherine Irene (Profit) Flynn....
Stephen E. Brown
Nov 13, 2016
Stephen E. Brown, 58, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016 in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He graduated from Cedar Cliff High School in 1976. He was a retired Purchasing Agent with the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Harrisburg. Prior to that he was employed by Penn-Mo Fire Brick for 30...
Rev. Dr. Thomas D. Kraus
Nov 12, 2016
The Rev. Dr. Thomas D. Kraus died on November 12, 2016. Born March 6, 1933, he was the son of David C. Kraus and Edna M. (Koglin) Kraus. Educated at Trinity Lutheran School, Sheboygan, WI, Concordia College, Milwaukee, WI and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO., Dr. Kraus was ordained in 1960 and served as a missionary and pastor of The...
James R. Mcallister
Nov 8, 2016
James R. McAllister, 87, of Fairview Twp., Etters, died Tuesday, November 08, 2016, at Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He was the farmer and owner of North Acre Farm, Etters, and was a 1947 graduate of the former New Cumberland High School. Born on July 2, 1929, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Clair T. and...
Dick F. Shatzer
Nov 7, 2016
Dick F. Shatzer, 88, of Carroll Twp., Dillsburg, died Monday, November 7, 2016 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Middlesex Twp. He retired as a Supervisor for the Commonwealth of PA, Dept. of Labor and Industry, Harrisburg; an Air Force veteran of the Korean War; a 1946 graduate of the former St. Thomas Twp. High School; a life member of...
Sophia Yasalonis
Nov 7, 2016
Sophia Yasalonis, 91, of New Cumberland PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2016 at Thornwald Home in Carlisle. Sophia was born May 8, 1925, in Coal Township, Northumberland County PA to John and Johanna (Juarz) Kanowicz. A long-time matriarch, she is preceded in death by her parents and all 13 of her siblings. She is also preceded by...
Helen Colleen Gill
Nov 7, 2016
Helen Colleen Gill, 86, of Mechanicsburg died Monday, November 7, 2016 at West Shore Pinnacle Hospital. She was retired as Director of Laundry and had been with Holy Spirit Hospital since its inception. She was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Church, Mechanicsburg and NAILM through which she became a Registered Laundry Linen Manager. An avid camper, she enjoyed Mountain...
Annie A. Myers
Nov 7, 2016
Annie A. Myers, 87, of New Cumberland died Monday, November 7, 2016 at her home. A dairy farmer’s wife and partner for more than 40 years, she was a member of Fairview Bethel Church of God, New Cumberland. She enjoyed gardening, traveling and shopping. She was born March 28, 1929 in Dover to the late Elmer and Gertrude (Wilt) Crone....
Major Joseph D. Taggart, Usaf, Ret.
Nov 6, 2016
Major Joseph D. Taggart, Air Force, Ret., 74, of Etters, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 in his residence. He was a 1960 graduate of Corry Area High School, Corry, PA; a 1964 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University; entered the U.S. Air Force as a Second Lieutenant and served five years active duty before serving an additional seventeen years...
James Homer Mitchell
Nov 6, 2016
James Homer Mitchell, 98, of Hampden Twp., Mechanicsburg, died Sunday, November 6, 2016, at his residence. He retired as an accountant with Swift & Company, Harrisburg, and also the Comptroller’s Office, State Dept. of Revenue. He was a 1936 graduate of the former William Penn High School, Harrisburg and also the former Central Pennsylvania Business College. Mr. Mitchell was a...
Gary J. Sheaffer
Nov 5, 2016
Gary J. Sheaffer, 52, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Saturday, November 5, 2016, at West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp. He was a Machinist and Quality Control Manager for Capitol Tool and Manufacturing in New Cumberland, for 35 years; a member of the Boulder Woods Country Club Llamas Disc Golf League; a member of the Professional Disc Golf Association; and...
Mary "Grace" Neff
Nov 5, 2016
Mary “Grace” Neff, 43, of Lemoyne, died Saturday, November 5, 2016, at her home. She had worked as a bartender and server at Two Brothers Italian Grill & Bar, Etters, and also at the V.F.W. Post 537, Etters. She enjoyed cooking, horseback riding and loved animals. Born on June 20, 1973, in Camp Hill, she was the daughter of John...
Michael R. Tyson, Sr.
Nov 2, 2016
Michael R. Tyson, Sr., 69, of Harrisburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in his residence. He was a retired painter with C.B. Smith Painting, Hummelstown; a member of AMVETS Post 280, Rutherford; VFW Post 1213, Rutherford; enjoyed fishing; and was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Redskins and Boston Celtics fan. But more than anything, he loved his family....
Sgt. Maj. Carl L. "Poppop" Brumbaugh
Oct 31, 2016
Sgt. Maj. Carl L. “PopPop” Brumbaugh, US Army, Retired, 80 of Newberry Twp. Died Monday, October 31, 2016 at his home. A retired Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, his military career led him to manage numerous Officer and NCO clubs both here and abroad. He spent the remaining portion of his active duty as Manager of the Susquehanna Club...
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