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.

Kathryn B. "Kitty" Goss

Kathryn B. "Kitty" Goss

Oct 30, 2016

Kathryn B. “Kitty” Goss, 85, of Lisburn, Mechanicsburg, Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2016. She was a retired Registered Nurse with the former Blue Ridge Haven West, East Pennsboro Twp. and a member of Mechanicsburg Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Kitty was born in Mexico, PA to the late L. Clair and Mary Ruth...

John  Barry Lawler, Sr.

John Barry Lawler, Sr.

Oct 28, 2016

John Barry Lawler, Sr. age 95, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on October 28, 2016 at the Bridges at Bent Creek. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Snowden). Loving father of John, Jr., Thomas, Michael and Kathleen. John was born September 15th, 1921 in Norfolk, VA to the late Vincent Joseph and Marion (Ewell) Lawler. Mr. Lawler was raised in Baltimore, MD...

Dorothy  A. Keeley

Dorothy A. Keeley

Oct 28, 2016

Dorothy A. Keeley, 86, of Carlisle, formerly of Camp Hill, died Friday, October 28, 2016 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She was a former member of Letort Quilt Club, Lemoyne Star Quilt Club, Camp Hill Women’s Club, and Camp Hill Red Hatters. She was born January 12, 1930 in Shanghai China to the late Carl and Kinue (Yoshida) Bartels....

Kenneth  E.  Yinger

Kenneth E. Yinger

Oct 26, 2016

Kenneth E. Yinger, 67 of Lisburn died Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. He was a retired automobile appraiser. A graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, he enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters. He was born January 22, 1949 in Mechanicsburg to the late Frank and Jeannette (Prowell) Yinger. He was preceded in death by his...

Harolld  J. Stahle, Jr.

Harolld J. Stahle, Jr.

Oct 25, 2016

Harolld J. Stahle, Jr. (a/k/a “Bill”), 90, of Messiah Lifeways Retirement Community, Mechanicsburg died peacefully at Holy Spirit Hospital, Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Harolld was born September 8, 1926, to the late Harolld J. Stahle, Sr. and Florence Ruth (Goodyear) Stahle. His loving wife, Betty J. (Apple) Stahle, predeceased him in death. Harolld lived in New Cumberland most of his...

Donald M.  Knadler

Donald M. Knadler

Oct 25, 2016

Donald M. Knadler, 91 of The Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill and formerly of Highland Park, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday October 25, 2016 in his residence. A Navy veteran of WWII and Korea, he was a retired electrical engineer for the former Navy Ship Parts Control Center, Mechanicsburg; a member of Grace...

Lee Patrick Glancey

Lee Patrick Glancey

Oct 23, 2016

Lee “Patrick” Glancey, 60 of Etters died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He was a retired Purchasing Agent from RF Fager Co., Camp Hill. He had attended St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland. He enjoyed restoring furniture and collecting antiques. He was born September 13, 1956 in Harrisburg to Patricia Jane Abel Glancey of Camp...

Martha E. (Dapp) Hempt

Martha E. (Dapp) Hempt

Oct 22, 2016

Martha E. (Dapp) Hempt, 96, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Bethany Village, Lower Allen Twp. Mrs. Hempt, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, attended Gettysburg College and was a life-long member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority; P.E.O. Sisterhood; former officer of the Junior...

Rev. Sharon Fetterolf Hoover

Rev. Sharon Fetterolf Hoover

Oct 22, 2016

By the Grace of God, Sharon Fetterolf Hoover, 69, overcame the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease and a debilitating stroke and entered into the perpetual light of eternal rest on October 22 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle. She was born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on January 8, 1947, the daughter of Frank and Shirley Hudson Fetterolf. She grew up...

Warren D. Watson

Warren D. Watson

Oct 21, 2016

Warren D. Watson, 53, of Lemoyne, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He was a cook by profession and a caretaker to both his parents. He was a loyal Phillies and Steelers fan, who enjoyed cooking, music, reading, and telling silly jokes. But more than anything, he loved his family. Warren was...

Malcolm L. "Mel" Black

Malcolm L. "Mel" Black

Oct 21, 2016

Malcolm L. “Mel” Black, 90, of Enola, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 in the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence, a service of Hospice of Central PA, Susquehanna Twp. He was a retired tool maker with DuPont, Fairview Twp. and enjoyed golfing. He was a member of American Legion Post 751, Enola; West Shore Elks Lodge 2257, Camp Hill;...

Pamela S. Long

Pamela S. Long

Oct 19, 2016

Pamela S. Long, 60, of New Cumberland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in her residence. She was a retired, dedicated and long time Unit Secretary for Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. and a graduate of Red Land High School. Pamela was a member of the New Cumberland First Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed traveling, but...

Carl E. Spidle

Carl E. Spidle

Oct 19, 2016

Carl E. Spidle, 75, of New Cumberland left to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Pinnacle, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, PA. He was retired and his multiple occupations included: Auto mechanic; Accountant with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Revenue; and Admissions Manager at Penn National Race Course, Grantville. He attended Harrisburg High School, HACC, and York...

George G. Pote

George G. Pote

Oct 16, 2016

George G. Pote, 85, of East Pennsboro Twp., Camp Hill, died Sunday, October 16, 2016, at Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He started his insurance career with Fidelity Mutual while in college. He moved to this area as the agency manager for Banker Life Company that later became Principal Financial Group. He retired from the agency to run a...

Lois L. Hatterer

Lois L. Hatterer

Oct 11, 2016

Lois L. Hatterer, 69, of York Haven, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at her home. She retired as an employee of the West Shore School District; a member of Goldsboro Fireman's Club; V.F.W. Post 537 Auxiliary, Etters; both the American Legion Posts, 974 Fairview Twp. and 143, New Cumberland; Millerstown Moose Lodge 925; Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club. Born in St. Marys...

John A. Michalski

John A. Michalski

Oct 8, 2016

John A. Michalski, 84, of Harrisburg , PA and formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in the Hospice Unit of the Lebanon VA Medical Center. John was a retired City of Pittsburgh Police Officer, a retired Director of Enforcement for the PA State Horse Racing Commission and a decorated Army veteran of the Korean War...

William M. Kerr

William M. Kerr

Oct 8, 2016

William M. “Bill” Kerr of Camp Hill died Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Harrisburg Hospital. He was in management for the former Bowman’s Department Store that was locally owned. He then opened a women’s specialty clothing store, Forty West Ltd. In Mechanicsburg, PA and Loveladies Sportswear in Loveladies, NJ on Long Beach Island. He was a 1961 Graduate of Gettysburg...

Dr. Curtis  R.  Nissly

Dr. Curtis R. Nissly

Oct 8, 2016

On Saturday, October 8, 2016, Dr. Curtis R. Nissly (77) of Dillsburg, PA passed away in his home surrounded by his wife and family. Curtis, known by many as “Curt,” was born on May 26, 1939 in Upland, CA to the late Levi C. and Lilly “Landis” Nissly. Curt was introduced to the Lord through the Brethren-in-Christ Church at a...

Frank S. Hughes

Frank S. Hughes

Oct 6, 2016

Frank S. Hughes, Sr., of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Penn State Health, Derry Twp. He was the owner/operator of Frank S. Hughes Construction, Dover; a former member of the U.S. Army Reserves with seven years of service; a member of Lowther Manor Lodge No. 781, F. & A.M., Marysville and Harrisburg Consistory. He enjoyed...

Kathryn L. Millard

Kathryn L. Millard

Oct 3, 2016

Kathryn L. “Kathy” Millard, 73, of Etters died Monday, October 3, 2016 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was a retired assembler from HMW Industries, Waynesboro. She enjoyed puzzles and crossword. She was born January 20, 1943 in Lewisberry to the late Clair Roland and Margaret Estella (Hinkle) Amsbaugh. She is survived by her husband, John H. “Jack” Millard; a daughter, Peggy...