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.
William P. Burke
Jul 23, 2023
William Burke, 65, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, formerly of New Cumberland, died July 23, 2023, at Camp Hill, PA.
He was born July 1, 1958, in Harrisburg PA to the late William and Clare. He was preceded in death by Ann Harris Smith sister-in-law.
He is survived by spouse Ellen Harris Burke; sister Clarice Pack; brother-in-law David Harris; brother-in-law...
Barbara Jean Strickland
Jul 20, 2023
Barbara Jean Strickland, 84, of New Cumberland, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at her residence.
Barbara had many jobs over the years as an Air Force wife. After her husband retired from the Air Force, Barbara worked and retired as a bookkeeper. Along with her husband, they also owned a hog farm in California, where they helped FFA and...
Sara Jane (Janie) Fissel
Jul 18, 2023
Sara Jane (Janie) Fissel, 87, formerly of Dauphin, PA, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, with her son by her side at Thornwald Home, Carlisle.
Sara Jane was a homemaker most of her life until she decided driving a school bus would give her flexibility to spend time with her son and the students whom she loved. She...
Margaret Harriet Cook
Jul 16, 2023
Margaret Harriet Cook, 95, of Amoroso Wellness of York, and formerly of Camp Hill, died Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her residence.
She was a member of Shiremanstown First Church of God. Margaret spent her entire life caring for her family, which was the most important thing to her. She was widow of Charles E. Cook and was also...
Paul S. Bowers
Jul 15, 2023
Paul S. Bowers, 92, of Essex House, Lemoyne formerly of Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, July 15, 2023, at VibraLife Senior Living Community – Hospice, Mechanicsburg.
He was a retired Numeral Control Engine Lathe Operator from American Chain and Cable, York, and then worked at B.J.’s Wholesale Club in Camp Hill. He was a wonderful gardener, handyman, neighbor, and friend with...
Philip David Bartoli
Jul 14, 2023
Philip David Bartoli, 21, of Mechanicsburg died Friday, July 14th, 2023 at his home.
Philip attended Good Shepherd Catholic School through 8th grade and graduated in 2020 from Cumberland Valley High School. He was a Houseman at Courtyard by Marriott in Mechanicsburg. He was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd, Camp Hill. Philip enjoyed reading, drawing,...
MSGT Bradley Alan Martin, USAF, Ret.
Jul 11, 2023
MSGT Bradley Alan Martin, USAF, Ret., 50, of West Hanover Twp., Harrisburg, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his home.
He was a Budget Analyst for the Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg; a retired Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force; a member and former Commander of VFW Post 3502, Hershey.
Born on October 26, 1972, in Indiana, PA, he...
Frances Dorman
Jul 11, 2023
Frances Dorman, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away after a short illness on July 11, 2023 at the age of 79. She spent her last days at home, surrounded by her children.
She was born March 8, 1944 in Fayetteville, NC to Frank and Carmen Caruso. She was one of five daughters.
Frances married George C. Rogers on August 16,...
Dr. Francis X. Perna, M.D.
Jul 9, 2023
Dr. Francis X. Perna, M.D., 89, of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 in his residence with his loving wife at his side.
Dr. Perna was born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Carmen and Concetta (Donatelli) (Perna) Koran. He was a graduate of Central High School, St. Joseph’s University and Hahnemann Medical School, all...
David W. Harman, III
Jul 6, 2023
David W. Harman, III, 96, formerly of New Cumberland died Thursday, July 6, 2023 at The Middletown Home.In 1944 at the age of 17, before graduating from high school, Dave enlisted in the Navy. He was a Seabee and worked on a Construction Battalion. He served in Okinawa, Japan where he helped to build an air strip from coral. While...
Deborah (Hill) Neenan
Jul 4, 2023
Deborah (Hill) Neenan, 66, of Newville, passed away on July 4, 2023 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. Born on December 18, 1956 in Pearisburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edward G. and Ann (Mitchell) Hill.
Deb’s family relocated to West Virginia, where she would go on to graduate from East Bank Senior...
Rebecca "Becky" R. LaRosa
Jul 4, 2023
Rebecca “Becky” R. LaRosa, 69, of Mechanicsburg died Tuesday, July 4th at her home.
She was born October 4, 1953 in Bremerton, WA to the late Lowell T. and Elizabeth (Dunlap) Thorpe.
She was an English Literature graduate of Penn State University, where she met her loving husband John of 48 years. They were wed on August 2, 1975...
Barbara A. Buchter
Jul 3, 2023
Barbara A. Buchter, 85, of Bethany Village, Lower Allen Twp., and formerly of New Cumberland, died Monday, July 3, 2023, at her residence.
She retired as a Business Computer Teacher in Upper Dauphin; a former owner/operator of Colonial Beverage, Colonial Park from 1965 – 1987; a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, New Cumberland; a former member of the...
Sgt. Major Thomas E. Zerbe
Jul 3, 2023
Sgt. Major Thomas E. Zerbe, Jr., US Army, Ret., 92, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 in his residence with his loving family at his side.
He was a US Air Force and US Army veteran serving on active duty in Tripoli, Libya during the Korean War with the US Air Force where...
Hazel (Haftel) Long
Jul 1, 2023
Hazel Long completed her life and service here on earth and moved to live with our Heavenly Father on July 1, 2023. She was born in Bath, PA, on December 22,1938 to the late Paul and Catherine Haftel.
She graduated from Catasauqua High School in 1956 and the Allentown Hospital School of Nursing in 1959. Becoming a licensed Registered...
Randall E. Evertts, Jr.
Jun 27, 2023
Randall E. Evertts, Jr., 82, of New Cumberland, departed to meet his Lord and Savior early on Tuesday morning, June 27, 2023. He was grateful to pass at his home with family by his side.
Randy is survived by the love of his life, and wife of more than 61 years, Carol A. (Coffey) Evertts, who also served as...
Rev. Leland Wayne Fullmer
Jun 26, 2023
The Reverend Leland Wayne Fullmer, 92, of Camp Hill, PA and formerly of Springfield and Cincinnati, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023 in his residence.
Pastor Fullmer was a retired Baptist Minister serving in New York, Indiana, West Virginia and Ohio. He was a graduate of Victor High School, Victor, IA, received his BA from Moody...
Catherine G. McCleaf
Jun 24, 2023
Catherine G. McCleaf, 77, of Newville, died Saturday, June 24, 2023, at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle.
She retired as a Data Entry Clerk for the West Shore District, was a former Girl Scout Leader and enjoyed reading and playing the slots and spending time with her grandchildren.
Born in Harrisburg on April 15, 1946, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter...
Jane F. Cooper
Jun 24, 2023
Jane F. Cooper, 77, of Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in her residence.
She was a retired Nurse Practitioner with Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, Philadelphia where she managed the vascular department. Jane graduated from Southern Lehigh High School in 1964 and Lankenau Hospital School of Nursing, Philadelphia in...
Alex "Big Al" Calhoun
Jun 24, 2023
Alex "Big Al" Calhoun of Fairview Twp., died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 24th, 2023, in New Cumberland, PA at the age of 53.
Alex is survived by his loving wife and soulmate, Susan M. (Rankin) of 22 years, two sons, Michael Bollmann and Brian Bollmann (fiancée Priyanka Munjal), his father and wife, Andrew and Kathy Calhoun,...
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