Obituaries

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...

Sep 30, 2016

On September 30, 2016 Raymond Walter Britcher left this mortal realm with its earthly cares for what lies beyond. He was baptized as a Lutheran, and though not a church member, accepted Jesus Christ as his savior in 1967. His mother was Geraldine Janet Guhl Britcher and he was the posthumous son of Ernest Frank Britcher. His uncle, Dale Thane...

Sep 29, 2016

Jean Doris Hempt, 89 of The Woods School, Langhorne died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the school. She enjoyed sewing, attending church, traveling, and the senior day program at the school. She was born January 24, 1927 in Raymond, SD to the late George Leonard and Anna (Fought) Hempt. She is survived by several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. Graveside...

Sep 27, 2016

Frederick Jay Dailey, 77, of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at his home. He was born on March 16, 1939, in Knox, Pennsylvania, a beloved son of the late Frank and Hilda Wathen Dailey. He was a 1957 graduate of Union Joint High School. He was employed by the Department of Public Welfare for the...

Sep 22, 2016

Elizabeth A. Moloney, 79, of Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg died Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was a retired Administrative Assistant from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. A 1955 graduate of the former Enola High School, she was an avid Cross-stitcher and shopper. A loving mother and grandmother, she also loved her cat and grand dogs. She was born...

Sep 21, 2016

Ralph E. Sanderson, 87, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. He was a former employee with the United Methodist Home for Children, Shiremanstown, Welding Materials, Lemoyne and the Pennsylvania Railroad, Enola Yards. Ralph was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church, Mechanicsburg; a graduate of the former Lemoyne High School; a member of...

Sep 21, 2016

Barry G. Mancini, 79, of Etters, and formerly of Peckville, Lackawanna County, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Hospice & Community Care Inpatient, Rapho Twp. He was a retired Vice President for Screen Printing, USA, Harrisburg, a graduate of the University of Scranton with a BS degree in business and a proud member of the United States...

Sep 19, 2016

Joan L. Knadler, 85, of Camp Hill passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill. She enjoyed traveling , the beach and her greatest joy in life was derived from spending time with her family. Born in Harrisburg, she was preceded in death by her parents,...

Sep 13, 2016

Robert E. “Bob” Lower, 89, of Fairview Twp. died Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at VibraLife, Mechanicsburg. A Navy Seabee veteran of World War II, he was the founder and former owner of Lower’s Appliance in New Cumberland. He was a life member of American Legion Post 974 and VFW Post 7415, New Cumberland; The Mechanicsburg Club; and the former Loyal...

Sep 10, 2016

Carol Shettel Stapf, 82, of Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 in her residence. She was a retired bookkeeper with Lower Allen Twp. and a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Highland Park, Camp Hill. She was a graduate of William Penn High School, Harrisburg, Class of 1952 and attended Penn State University. Carol was born in...

Sep 9, 2016

Scott Laird, 69, of New Cumberland, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. Scott was a graduate of West Virginia University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology. Upon graduation he was employed by Gannett Fleming, Inc., before accepting employment with Dunn Geoscience, Inc. Eventually...

Sep 9, 2016

Karen Weikert, 63, of Camp Hill, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016 in Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. She was a retired medical records secretary with Rubin Orthopedics, Mechanicsburg and more recently a pharmacy technician with Rite Aid, New Cumberland. She was a graduate of Hershey High School. Karen was an avid bowler, and above all, she...

Sep 5, 2016

Palmira Jean (Mimi) Piasente Anderson Polito of New Cumberland died on Monday, September 5, 2016 under the care of Hospice at the Hershey Medical Center. She was born January 27, 1933 in Johnstown, Pa. Cambria County, to the late Angelo and Virginia Piasente, grew up in Seward, Pa, and graduated from Johnstown Central High School She is survived by her...

Sep 4, 2016

Dillon Michael Jones, 24 of Etters, died Sunday, September 4, 2016, in Newberry Twp. Born on September 11, 1991, he was the son of Tammy L. (Slusser) Jones of Etters and William H. Jones of Mechanicsburg. Dillon attended West Shore School district schools and graduated from Red Land High School in 2009. Dillon enjoyed participating in many sports growing up...

Sep 4, 2016

Ann M. Kelly, 83, of Messiah Village, Upper Allen Twp. and formerly of Lemoyne died Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the Village. She was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland and Serra Club of Harrisburg. She was born March 11, 1933 in Central Falls, RI to the late Alphonse R. and Yvonne L. (Masse) Maynard. She was preceded...

Sep 4, 2016

Sally Ann Kern, 82 of New Cumberland, died Sunday, September 4, 2016, at Homeland Center, Harrisburg. Originally from Altoona, PA, she was born on March 19th, 1934, the daughter of the late James W. and Marian (Johnson) Pearson. She attended the Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as an RN at ManorCare, Camp Hill, where she held the position...

Sep 4, 2016

Sep 2, 2016

SFC Leroy I. Liddic U.S. Army Ret., 72, of Goldsboro, died Friday, September 2, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He retired as a Sergeant First Class with the U. S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War having been awarded the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal....

Sep 1, 2016

Robert C. Rothrock Sr., 89 of New Cumberland, died Thursday, September 1, 2016, at his home. He retired as a Systems Analyst at the former Mechanicsburg Naval Depot, Hampden Twp.; a WWII Army Air Corp Veteran; was a Past Commander and member of VFW Post 7530, Lower Allen Twp. and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Born on October 1,...

Aug 30, 2016

Walter J. Simco, 82, of Lewisberry died Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Harrisburg Hospital. Served as an Army Military Policeman, and retired draftsman from John Brinjac Kambic Engineering, Inc., Harrisburg. He graduated from Penn State University and was a member of Holy Infant Parish, York Haven. He was born September 7, 1933 in Barnesville to the late Walter Basil and...