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.
Isabel G. Lewis
Sep 28, 2024
Isabel Gladys Lewis, “Isy”, 93, a resident of Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg, PA passed away Saturday, 28 September 2024. Isy was born in Karthaus, Clearfield County, PA, the youngest child of Clair E. and Virginia K. Reiter (Lucas). Preceding her in death was her eldest brother Edward N. Reiter, Theodore C. Reiter, and sister June E. Teats.
As a teenager, she spent...
Karen Rebecca Rider
Sep 26, 2024
Karen Rebecca Rider, 60, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She was the daughter of William J. Young and the late Darla A. (Barnett) Young (dcd. 2021).
Karen was born on November 16, 1963, in Mifflin County, and later moved with her family to the Mechanicsburg area where she would graduate from...
Mary Ann Cebulesky
Sep 26, 2024
Mary Ann Cebulesky, 80, of Newville, PA, previously of West Fairview, PA, and Arlington, VA. passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp.
Mary Ann was born on October 5, 1943, in Newark, NJ, to the late Frank Cebulesky and Elizabeth (Gabriel) Morphy.
She is survived by her sister, Frances Sabatino of Toms River, NJ, nephews, Vincent...
Jon R. Hoffsommer
Sep 25, 2024
Jon R. Hoffsommer, 89, of New Cumberland, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was born in Berks County, PA to the late Robert and Sara Hoffsommer.
A 1952 graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg, Jon would remain in Central PA all his life. As a young man, he served in the Pennsylvania National Guard, and...
Phillip Raymond Hammond
Sep 25, 2024
Phil, age 83, of Lewisberry, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Jameson) Hammond, born on September 23, 1941, in New Hampshire.
A 1959 graduate of Milton Hershey School, Phil attended Hershey Junior College before earning a bachelor’s degree from Elizabethtown College. He met his...
John P. Kamarer
Sep 23, 2024
John P. "Chooch" Kamarer, 67, of Camp Hill passed away on September 23, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1957, in Harrisburg, PA to the late James and Wihelmena (Steward) Kamarer. John was a proud Marine Veteran and beloved railroad engineer, known for enjoying a cold Coors Light while playing tickets at the VFW or Legion, riding his Harley,...
Elaine Vogel
Sep 22, 2024
Elaine Vogel (Carolyn Elaine Vogel), died peacefully on September 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Elaine was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on June 1, 1942. She graduated from Allderdice High School and West Penn School of Radiology. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald W. Vogel; parents, Harry and Hilda (Brickner) Boeltz; and a sister, Beth Meixner.
She is...
Kiley William Bixler
Sep 19, 2024
Kiley William Bixler, 52, of New Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born on November 3, 1971, he was the son of Shelby (Sullivan) Kamarer and the late Craig Bixler.
Surviving Kiley is his wife and best friend, Jennifer (Blose) Bixler; children, Lily Kamarer, Bella Bixler and Sophia Bixler; his mother, Shelby Kamarer of New...
Judith A. Wisman
Sep 19, 2024
Judith A. Wisman, 84, of Enola, passed away on September 19, 2024 with her husband and children by her side. She was born in Harrisburg, PA on October 23, 1939 to the late James and Violet (Johnson) Beavers. Judy found joy in spending time with her family, especially organizing gatherings to bring everyone together with her infamous peanut butter fudge....
Kenneth Donald Lytle
Sep 18, 2024
Kenneth Donald Lytle, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his Susquehanna Township residence. He was the son of the late Kenneth Earl and Grace Elizabeth (Swartzwelter) Lytle, born on May 2, 1938, in Masontown.
Ken was a graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg, and would go on to serve his country in...
John E. Potteiger
Sep 18, 2024
John E. Potteiger, 60, of Enola, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
A 1982 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, he worked as an Electrical Technician for Conrail and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. He was a veteran of the Navy, having participated in Operation Prairie Fire, and the Coast Guard. He was a member of Mechanicsburg...
Yvonne W. Gettys
Sep 16, 2024
Yvonne W. (Prowell) Gettys, 90, of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, at her home in Camp Hill, PA, with her three daughters by her side. She was born on August 28, 1934, in Lisburn, PA to the late James F. and Mabel (Comp) Prowell, Jr. Yvonne’s priority throughout her life was centered on her love and...
Aaron Wilbur "Bill" Brandt
Sep 16, 2024
Aaron Wilbur “Bill” Brandt, 92, passed away on Monday September 16, 2024 at Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg.
Bill was born February 6, 1932 in Evanston, Illinois, the son of Florence Wynne Cameron Brandt and Aaron Wilbur “Bill” Brandt.
He was a graduate of Evanston Township High School where he played on the baseball team, was manager and student trainer for the football...
Donald E. Markelwitz
Sep 15, 2024
Donald E. Markelwitz, 91, of Dillsburg, formerly of Philipsburg, died Sunday, September 15, 2024 at his home.
Don was born on July 19, 1933 in Harrisburg to the late Harold E. and E. Romaine (Bingaman) Markelwitz. He is the sibling of John Markelwitz (Doris, deceased) and Roger Gross (Sherry) both of Harrisburg. He was preceded in death by his loving wife...
Lynn "Jake" F. Aikens
Sep 13, 2024
Lynn “Jake” F. Aikens, 71, of New Cumberland, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 13th, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 16, 1952 in Harrisburg to the late George F. and Doris J. (Brown) Aikens.
He was a devoted husband to Ruthie (Kauffman) Aikens, and the best of fathers to Tasha Aikens of New Harbor, ME, Alicia Abel (Brandon)...
Phyllis "Betty" Cline
Sep 12, 2024
Phyllis “Betty” Cline, 90, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024 at her home in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania. Betty (née Tocco) moved to Lewisberry, Pa from Collingswood, NJ in 2021.
She was the beloved wife of the late William R. Cline and loving mother to the late Billy and Bobby.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy and son-in-law Jack. Proud grandmother to...
Cathy Jean Wolfe
Sep 12, 2024
Cathy Jean Wolfe, 71, of York Haven passed away on September 12, 2024 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was born on March 10, 1953, in Mechanicsburg, PA, to the late Lewis and Doris (Gross) Fogle. Cathy's radiant spirit touched the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her passion for creativity shone through in her talents for painting,...
Ronald M. Winter
Sep 11, 2024
Ronald M. Winter, of New Cumberland, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Having just celebrated his 88th birthday the day prior, he was born on September 10, 1936, in Lemoyne to the late Gilbert and Edith (Miller) Winter.
A graduate of the former New Cumberland High School (Class of 1954), Ron would serve in the U.S....
Donald John Vance
Sep 5, 2024
Donald John Vance, 90, of Harrisburg, formerly of Bayonne, NJ died Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Harrisburg.
A Navy veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, he was a retired Information Specialist from the Internal Revenue Service.
He was born October 23, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Michael and Mary (Holup) Vance.
He is survived...
Terry L. Gastrock
Sep 5, 2024
Terry L. Gastrock, 87, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg. Terry was born on April 16, 1937, the son of the late Benjamin and Dorothy (Ream) Gastrock. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Gail (Mummert) Gastrock (dcd. 2023).
He was a 1955 graduate of William Penn High School, Harrisburg, and...
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