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.

Dennis J. Redding

Dennis J. Redding

Feb 16, 2015

Dennis J. Redding, 55, of Wormleysburg, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Harrisburg Hospital. He was the Public Works Supervisor and a Borough Councilman for the Borough of Wormleysburg. He graduated from Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill PA in 1977 and earned his Associates Degree in Architectural Engineering at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA. Dennis was...

Margaret A. Sorensen

Margaret A. Sorensen

Feb 15, 2015

MARGARET A. SORENSEN Margaret A. Sorensen, 94, formerly of New Cumberland, died on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, PA. She was born in Steelton, PA on March 7, 1920, the younger daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Koltai) Osvatics. After graduating from John Harris High School, Margaret worked as a stenographer for Pennsylvania Department of...

Ronald L. Bixler

Ronald L. Bixler

Feb 13, 2015

Ronald L. Bixler, 86, of New Cumberland, died Friday, February 13th, 2015, at Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He retired from the former West Shore Hardware Store, New Cumberland; was an Army veteran of the Korean War; a 1948 graduate of Mechanicsburg High School and a member of Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, New Cumberland. Born on December 4th,...

Antonia Marie Soto

Antonia Marie Soto

Feb 9, 2015

Antonia Marie “Toni” Soto, 81, formerly of Lemoyne died Monday, February 9, 2015 at her daughter’s home in New Cumberland. She was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland where she was active in many capacities throughout her life. She was very involved in her children and grandchildren’s lives and activities. In her later years she enjoyed traveling with...

Dorothy L. Witherow

Dorothy L. Witherow

Feb 9, 2015

Dorothy L. “Dottie” Witherow, 92, of Golden Living Center, West Shore died Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Center. She was a retired employee from the former Cameron Dress Company, Harrisburg. She was a member for over fifty years of Trinity United Methodist Church, New Cumberland and also West Shore Senior Citizen Center, Keystone Doll Club, New Cumberland Golden Age...

Kyle Richard Quigley

Kyle Richard Quigley

Feb 8, 2015

Kyle Richard Quigley, 30, of New Cumberland, died Sunday, February 8th, 2015, at Harrisburg Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a former employee of Gullifty’s Restaurant, Camp Hill, and was a mover and a shaker. Kyle was a 2003 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill, and then joined the U.S. Army as a Calvary...

Gilbert C. Anderson

Gilbert C. Anderson

Feb 7, 2015

Gilbert C. “Pete” Anderson, Sr. 90, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. died Saturday, February 7, 2015 at his home. A WWII Army veteran, he was a retired Fleet Maintenance Manager from Pennsylvania Truck Lines. Prior to that he worked at Brenner Motors, Sutliff, BWT, Roadway, Rite Aid, and owned two Sunoco stations. He loved cars, especially Chrysler products. He was...

Charles J.  Mitchell

Charles J. Mitchell

Feb 7, 2015

Charles J. Mitchell, 70, of New Cumberland died Saturday, February 7, 2015 at his home. A decorated Marine Corp Veteran of Vietnam, he was a retired Caster from Arcelor Mittal Steel Company, Steelton. He was a Devil Dog and recipient of two Purple Hearts. A 1962 graduate of Milton Hershey High School he was a lifetime member of New Cumberland...

Joan L. Alexander

Joan L. Alexander

Feb 6, 2015

Joan L. “Tink” Alexander, 52 of Mechanicsburg died Friday, February 6, 2015 at West Shore Hospital. She was born February 21, 1962 in Harrisburg. She was preceded in death by her father John S. Alexander, Jr. She is survived by her son, Joshua M. (Jeni) of Cape Coral, FL; mother, Julie Ann Alexander of Harrisburg; sister, Jan Weyman (Dennis) of...

Angeline Dinatale Christmas

Angeline Dinatale Christmas

Feb 6, 2015

Angeline DiNatale Christmas, 86, of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2015 in her residence. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland, the former Mechanicsburg Officers Mess, Hampden Twp. and Slim Time Spa for over twenty years. Angie was an avid walker, golfer and tennis player, but her greatest passion in life was...

Janice Elaine (Shirk) Zeigler

Janice Elaine (Shirk) Zeigler

Feb 6, 2015

Janice Elaine (Shirk) Zeigler, age 66, of Lower Allen Twp., New Cumberland, peacefully entered into eternal life Friday, February 6th, 2015, at her home. She was born in Lancaster, Pa. November 7, 1948, a daughter to Elam H. and Mary E. Hart Shirk of East Earl, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Garden Spot High School and received her Diploma in Registered...

Robert  P. Hempt

Robert P. Hempt

Feb 6, 2015

Robert P. Hempt, Jr., 86, of New Cumberland died Friday, February 6, 2015 at Holy Spirit Hospital. A Navy Veteran of the Korean War, he was a retired LTCDR from the US Naval Reserves. He also worked as a Claims Representative for the former Kemper Insurance, Camp Hill. A 1946 graduate of the former New Cumberland High School, and 1950...

Leatrice Joy Calderelli

Leatrice Joy Calderelli

Feb 3, 2015

Leatrice Joy Calderelli, 90 of New Cumberland died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in Cape Coral, FL while visiting her daughter. She was a retired Assistant Librarian from New Cumberland Public Library. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, New Cumberland. She was a member and Secretary of Friends of New Cumberland Public Library, especially active with the monthly...

Mary C. Lewis

Mary C. Lewis

Feb 2, 2015

Mary C. Lewis, 82, of New Cumberland, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 in her residence Mary C. Lewis, 82, of New Cumberland, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a retired Register of Wills for Cumberland County, PA. Mary was the Cumberland County Republican Chair for eight years (1992 –...

Joseph Andrew Cicero

Joseph Andrew Cicero

Jan 28, 2015

Joseph Andrew Cicero, 26, of New Cumberland, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2015. He was employed as a contractor; attended Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill; was currently enrolled in Harrisburg Area Community College; and enjoyed cooking and drawing. Joseph was born in Belleville, NJ to Ruth (Shulman) Bailey of New Cumberland and the late Mark Cicero. In addition...

Verda Shelley Bordner

Verda Shelley Bordner

Jan 26, 2015

Sunrise March 9, 1923, Sunset January 26, 2015. Verda started her life as Verda E. Heckman. Verda was the youngest of three sisters and one brother who have all preceded her in death. Mom married the love of her life, Joe Shelley, who passed on in 1978. They had four children and started them out in life by telling them...

Richard James Wagner

Richard James Wagner

Jan 23, 2015

Richard James Wagner, 95, of Camp Hill and formerly of Schaefferstown, died Friday, January 23, 2015, at his home. He retired as a mechanic from the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Lebanon and a WWII Navy Veteran. Mr. Wagner was born on March 4th, 1919, in Annville. He was the widower of Ruth Levengood Wagner Surviving are two daughters, Ramah L....

Donald Spero Branoff

Donald Spero Branoff

Jan 21, 2015

Donald Spero Branoff, 86, of Enola and formerly of Steelton and New Cumberland, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. He was retired from the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill, formerly White Hill Prison and had earlier owned and operated several Harrisburg area restaurants. Donald was a Marine veteran of the Korean War,...

Gail L. (Helmick) Sweeten

Gail L. (Helmick) Sweeten

Jan 19, 2015

Gail L. (Helmick) Sweeten, 62, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Harrisburg Hospital. She and her husband Gerald K. “Jerry” Sweeten have owned and operated Sweet ‘N Gro Lawn Care, New Cumberland, for the past twenty-seven years. Gail was a 1970 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School and a graphics institute in...

Robert L.  Oley

Robert L. Oley

Jan 16, 2015

Robert L. Oley, 94, of New Cumberland died Friday, January 16, 2015 at Hospice House, Hospice of Central PA, Susquehanna Twp. A WWII and Korean Navy Veteran, he was a retired Air Traffic Controller from Capital City Airport, New Cumberland. During WWII he was awarded three air medals. He was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland, American Legion...