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.

Frances E.  Grabusnik

Frances E. Grabusnik

Jan 4, 2014

Frances E. Grabusnik, 88, of New Cumberland died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Holy Spirit Hospital. She was a retired lunch lady from St. Theresa School and a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland. She was born December 8, 1925 in Twin Rocks to the late John F. and Mary E (Korber) Drager. In addition to her parents she...

J. "Jay" Ira Laird, Iii

J. "Jay" Ira Laird, Iii

Jan 2, 2014

J. “Jay” Ira Laird, III, 49, of Lemoyne died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at his home. He was a Senior Analyst for Aetna Health Insurance, Harrisburg. He was passionate about his work, in particular, working with data and maps. You could usually find Jay outdoors. He enjoyed grilling, smoking meats, and cooking for his family. His most recent passions were...

Michael B.  Williams

Michael B. Williams

Jan 1, 2014

Michael B. Williams, 56, of Rehoboth Beach, DE and Lancaster,PA died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at his Rehoboth Beach home. He was a Computer Software Engineer for Advanced IT Services, Warrenton, VA and Systems Made Simple. A 1975 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, he attended University of Rochester, University of Miami, and he was a graduate of L’Academie...

Linwood W. Blizzard

Linwood W. Blizzard

Dec 28, 2013

Linwood (Lin) W. Blizzard, 77, of New Cumberland, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 in his home, surrounded by his adoring family. Lin was an alumni of Girard College, Philadelphia. He proudly served his beloved country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was retired from a long career in sales in the heating industry. Lin was an...

Ralph "Spike" Thrush

Ralph "Spike" Thrush

Dec 27, 2013

Ralph G. “Spike” Thrush, 85, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Camp Hill, died Friday, December 27, 2013 in Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Lower Paxton Twp. He was a retired Sales Representative for the former M. Brenner & Sons and an Army veteran and P.O.W. of the Korean War. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Steelton; Steelton/Swatara Lodge...

Phyllis Louise Mcgoldrick

Phyllis Louise Mcgoldrick

Dec 26, 2013

Phyllis L. McGoldrick, 67, of Lewisberry, died Thursday, December 26, 2013 in York Memorial Hospital. She was retired from the PA Department of Labor & Industry, Division of Employment Security, Harrisburg, was a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland. Phyllis was born in Pottsville to the late Francis “Red” and...

Malvina M. Mccreary

Malvina M. Mccreary

Dec 24, 2013

Malvina M. McCreary, 77, of New Cumberland, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. She was a retired seasonal Tax Clerk for the PA Department of Revenue, Harrisburg and a graduate of Camp Hill High School. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. Malvina was born in Camp Hill to the late...

Patsy Jane (Lawyer) Moan

Patsy Jane (Lawyer) Moan

Dec 23, 2013

Patsy Jane (Lawyer) Moan, 80, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013 at Church of God Home, Carlisle. She was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland and Legion of Mary. She enjoyed painting. She was born July 24, 1933 in Harrisburg to the late Irvin and Sara (Shadow) Lawyer. She was the widow of Floyd Moan. She is survived...

Anne Blazer Negley

Anne Blazer Negley

Dec 19, 2013

Anne Blazer Negley, 93, of Camp Hill passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013, at home. Born June 19, 1920 in Enhaut, she was the daughter of the late Charles “Karl” and Blanche Blazer. Anne was the fifth born of ten children in the Blazer family. She was preceded in death by her husband John L. Negley Jr. in 1953; her...

Barney Joseph Osevala

Barney Joseph Osevala

Dec 19, 2013

Barney Joseph Osevala, 83, of Hummelstown, passed away on December 19 following a lengthy illness. The son of Barney and Rosella Osevala, Barney was born on September 23, 1930 in Shamokin, PA. In addition to his parents, Barney was predeceased by his wife Jean whom he was married to for 47 years until her death in 2000. He was also...

Yvonne B. "Vonnie" Shaull

Yvonne B. "Vonnie" Shaull

Dec 18, 2013

Yvonne B. “Vonnie” Shaull, 84, of Camp Hill, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Bethany Village, Lower Allen Twp. She retired as an elementary school teacher in the Harrisburg School District; a graduate of Red Lion High School and Shippensburg State Teacher's College; an active member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Camp Hill; Camp Hill Woman's Club; PA Assn. of...

Ronald H. Smith

Ronald H. Smith

Dec 15, 2013

Ronald H. Smith, 75, of Camp Hill, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Holy Spirit Hospital. He was born June 24, 1938 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Henry and Lillian (Kawel) Smith. He started his banking career at Citizen’s Trust Company in 1958 and in 1963 began employment with CCNB, NA. In 1979, he was appointed President...

Georgetta  Appleby

Georgetta Appleby

Dec 13, 2013

Georgetta Appleby, 85, of Susquehanna Twp., passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was retired from PennDOT. She was a member of Ridgeway Community Church of the Brethren, Harrisburg; a charter member of Engelbert Humperdinck Fan Club, Red Hat Society, Sunshine Girls, and TOPS. She was born July 12, 1928 in Steelton to...

John  M.  Hogan, Jr.

John M. Hogan, Jr.

Dec 11, 2013

John M. Hogan, Jr., 68 of New Cumberland passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 11, 2013 at Holy Spirit Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired construction foreman from Handwerk Contractors and previously worked for Kimbob, Inc. He was a member of Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick, Harrisburg. He was born October 21, 1945 in Fannettsburg to...

Lt. Col. Chester C. Westfall, Jr.

Lt. Col. Chester C. Westfall, Jr.

Dec 11, 2013

Lt. Col. Chester C. Westfall, Jr., USA, Ret., 89, of New Cumberland, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He was a retired Colonel in the United States Army serving during WWII, the Korean and the Vietnam Wars. His accomplishments earned him the American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation (Germany) Medal, Bronze...

Donna Kay Gresh-Sill

Donna Kay Gresh-Sill

Dec 10, 2013

Donna Kay Gresh-Sill, 53, of Enola died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at home in the company of her family. She received her Doctorate of Education from Penn State University. She left teaching to stay at home and raise her children. She loved gardening and flowers, especially African Violets, and her many pets. She is survived by her parents, Jacob and...

Dorothy C. Beible

Dorothy C. Beible

Dec 9, 2013

Dorothy C. Beible, 89, formerly of Harrisburg, died Monday, December 9, 2013 in Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. She was a retired Laboratory Technician for the former Allen Laboratories, Harrisburg and a former co-owner of S&W Radio & TV, Harrisburg; a 1942 graduate of William Penn High School, Harrisburg where she was one of the two first females to lead the band...

Kathryn  L.  Fissel

Kathryn L. Fissel

Dec 9, 2013

Kathryn L. Fissel, 83 of Penbrook died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Golden Living Center, Camp Hill. She was a retired Executive Secretary from the former Beneficial Finance, Harrisburg. A 1948 graduate of Susquehanna Twp. High School, she was Past President and Financial Secretary of Rescue Fire Company, Esterton. She was born January 14, 1930 in Harrisburg to the late...

Thelma M. Gartner

Thelma M. Gartner

Dec 8, 2013

Thelma M. Gartner, 82, of Camp Hill, died Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the home of her son. She was born in Harrisburg to the late Walter and Emma (Kapp) Lesher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Donna M. Cullen. Thelma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family meant...

Edward J. Zeisloft

Edward J. Zeisloft

Dec 3, 2013

Edward J. Zeisloft, 81, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of Hazleton, PA and Big Stone Gap, VA, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 in Harrisburg Hospital. He was a retired Systems Analyst Supervisor for the former Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Hampden Twp. and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg...

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