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.

John Anthony Klish

John Anthony Klish

May 3, 2023

John Anthony Klish, 90, originally of Luzerne County, and a current resident at Ecumenical Retirement Community, Harrisburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. He was the son of the late John and Mary (Bokas) Klish, born on July 10, 1932 in Edwardsville.

John would spend his working career with PA...

Charles R. Thurner

Charles R. Thurner

May 3, 2023

 

Charles R. Thurner, 93, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp.

He was a retired Senior Metallurgist with Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Steelton Plant and traveled the world promoting advances in steel manufacturing.  Charles was a US Army veteran of the Korean War and a graduate of...

Martha E. Wolf

Martha E. Wolf

May 2, 2023

Martha E Wolf, 87, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, went home to be with her Lord on May 2, 2023.  She was born at home in Springville, Tennessee on February 16, 1936.

She was a Cheerleader and a member of the Queens Court in the annual Mule Day Festival in Springville.  In 1952 she moved to Hazel Park, Michigan where she met...

Harry Nelson "Sonny" Stailey, Jr.

Harry Nelson "Sonny" Stailey, Jr.

Apr 30, 2023

Harry Nelson “Sonny” Stailey, Jr., 68, of Fairview Township, died Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home.

He retired from Appleton Paper, Camp Hill, as a Paper Roll Finisher. Harry enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and collecting arrowheads.

Born on August 11, 1954, in Harrisburg, he was the son of Harry N. Stailey, Sr. of FL, and the...

Joseph E. Gill

Joseph E. Gill

Apr 27, 2023

 

Joseph E. Gill, 57, of Enola and formely of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in UPMC West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp.

He was a customer service representative with GIANT Foods, Valley Rd., Enola and was formerly a package handler with Fed Ex Ground, Lewisberry.  Joe was a graduate of Cumberland Valley High School and Harrisburg Area...

MSgt. Michael S. Murray, USAF

MSgt. Michael S. Murray, USAF

Apr 26, 2023

MSgt. Michael S. Murray, USAF, 74, of Lewisberry, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. He was the son of the late Robert M. and Mona Y. (Slentz) Murray, born on December 1, 1948 in Harrisburg.

A 1966 graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School), he would go on to serve his country in the...

Susan Ann Kelly

Susan Ann Kelly

Apr 25, 2023

Susan Ann Kelly, 62, of Harrisburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2022 at her residence. Born on December 29, 1960 in Cincinnati, OH, to Madeleine (Sussingham) Hall and the late Kenneth Hall, the family would relocate to Long Island, NY, in her youth.

Sue grew up in Suffolk County, NY, graduating from Brentwood High School (’78) before enrolling at...

Betty Winter

Betty Winter

Apr 18, 2023

Helen E. “Betty” Winter, 87, of New Cumberland, passed away in the late evening of her 87th birthday, April 18, 2023, at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She was born in Harrisburg to the late Chester and Helen (Wire) Laudermilch.

A graduate of William Penn High School, Harrisburg (Class of ’54), she would remain in Central PA...

Eleanor L. "Sammi" Hellberg

Eleanor L. "Sammi" Hellberg

Apr 17, 2023

 

Eleanor L. “Sammi” Hellberg , 73, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023.  She was born May 12, 1949, in the Bellingham, WA area, and was adopted by Dr. Gunnar and Inger Draseth Hellberg when she was 3 days old.  She graduated high school in 1967, and she and Gunnar became members of the Mt. Baker, WA, ski patrol.  Eleanor moved...

Darrell Lynn Lucas

Darrell Lynn Lucas

Apr 15, 2023

 

Darrell Lynn Lucas, 73, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

He was a retired materials handler with DDSP Susquehanna, PA serving New Cumberland, Mechanicsburg and Letterkenny federal facilities.  Darrell was a U.S. Navy veteran, was a graduate of Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School and was a member of Calvary...

Marta Denise Hamme

Marta Denise Hamme

Apr 15, 2023

Marta Denise Hamme, 68, of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill with her loving family at her side.

Marta was a Social Studies teacher at Lemoyne Middle School in the West Shore School District for 34 years before retiring in 2014. She was a 1972 graduate of Cedar...

Anna Rebecca Krone

Anna Rebecca Krone

Apr 14, 2023

Anna Rebecca Krone, 94, of Sara Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle died Friday, April 14, 2023 at the home.

She was retired from the Operations Center of PNC Bank.

She was born November 23, 1928 in York Haven to the late John Matthew and Gerturde (Hoffman) Walton. She was also preceded in death by her son, Robert.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty...

Margaret L. "Peggy" Leicht

Margaret L. "Peggy" Leicht

Apr 13, 2023

Margaret L. “Peggy” Leicht, 89, of Etters, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in her residence with her loving family at her side.

She was the retired co-owner with her late husband, Vernon, of Leicht’s Poultry and Eggs. Vernon was an original vendor at the West Shore Farmers Market, Lemoyne, and he and Peggy operated the business together for over...

Barbara L. "Babsie" Schell

Barbara L. "Babsie" Schell

Apr 12, 2023

Barbara L. Schell, 79, of Camp Hill, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital surrounded by her devoted husband and children.

She was a full-time wife, mother and volunteer for her family and numerous organizations throughout the mid-state. Barb earned her AA in Theater from Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, VA, BS in Elementary Education from Penn State,...

Anita Kay Smith

Anita Kay Smith

Apr 10, 2023

Anita Kay Smith, 70, of Dauphin, and formerly of Denver, CO, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 in her residence with her husband at her side.

She was a retired Social Worker having served Excelsior Youth Center, Aurora, CO; the YWCA, Harrisburg, PA; and more recently, Discovery House, Harrisburg and Cumberland County Children and Youth Services.

Anita was a graduate of...

Theresa M. "Terri" Denison

Theresa M. "Terri" Denison

Apr 9, 2023

Theresa M. “Terri” (Slane) Denison, 85, of Camp Hill, passed away early on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 at her home. Born on December 12, 1937 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Bambina (Marks) Slane. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. “Jim” Denison in 2001.

Born and raised in Schuylkill County,...

Ethel A. "Peggy" Saliunas

Ethel A. "Peggy" Saliunas

Apr 5, 2023

Ethel A. “Peggy” Saliunas, 94, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in Chesterbrook Assisted Living, Falls Church, VA.

She was a retired Membership Secretary with the PA Podiatric Medical Association and a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland, PA where she was active with their Caring Community and Little Flower Social Club. Peggy was also...

Sandra M. Devinney

Sandra M. Devinney

Apr 4, 2023

Sandra M. “Sandy” DeVinney, 55, of New Cumberland and formerly of Tampa, FL and Valley Forge, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in her residence with her husband at her side.

She was an Executive Recruiter with R & D Partners, San Francisco - Greater Philadelphia Area and was an accomplished leader in her industry of Life Sciences Recruiting....

Patricia "Pat" Morrisette

Patricia "Pat" Morrisette

Apr 3, 2023

Patricia L. (Kocher) Morrisette, 78, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at her residence with family by her side. Born on July 31, 1944 in Lykens, she was the daughter of the late Gordon W. and Mildred L. (Sites) Kocher.

Pat graduated from Lykens High School and would go on to work for many years at...

Rosemary K. Lyons

Rosemary K. Lyons

Mar 31, 2023

Rosemary K. Lyons, 92, formerly of Camp Hill, passed away Friday March 31, 2023, with her family by her side at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg.

Born on April 11, 1930, in Carnegie, she was the daughter of the late Clyde E. and Agnes A. (McGann) Kumpf. Rosemary was the widow of Ralph L. Lyons, Jr. and was also preceded in death by...

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