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.
Betty Lou Zook
Aug 1, 2023
Betty Lou Zook, 85, of Fairview Twp., Lewisberry, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at her home with her family at her side.
She enjoyed crafting with beads and collecting porcelain dolls. Born on December 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Lottie (Dove) Updegraff. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Clinton E....
Rev. K. David Haring
Jul 29, 2023
K. David Haring, age 85, of Lewisberry, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023 at home.
Born on February 6, 1938 in Lewisberry, he was the second son of the late Charles and Alma (Harro) Haring. Dave worked as a carpenter for Harry L. Smith & Sons Inc. Dave was the Pastor at Parkville Church of God until his retirement...
Susan D. Thompson
Jul 27, 2023
Susan D. Thompson, 90, formerly of New Cumberland, left this world for the arms of the Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Capital Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Harrisburg. Born and raised in Mifflin County, she was the daughter of the late James and Bertha (Knox) Ryan.
Susie was blessed with a beautiful angelic voice, singing in musicals, community...
Sue Anne Prowell
Jul 27, 2023
Sue Anne Prowell, 71, of Etters, died Thursday, July 27, 2023, at UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital, Lower Paxton Twp.
Sue loved flowers, angels and helping those in need. She had a contagious smile that would brighten anyone’s day. Her love for the Lord and her family were the most important part of her life. Born in Columbus, OH,...
Robert C. Weicht
Jul 27, 2023
Robert C. Weicht, 87, formerly of Allendale, Camp Hill passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 in the Bridges of Bent Creek, Silver Spring Twp.
He was a retired Manager with GIANT Foods, Carlisle, a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hummelstown and a graduate of John Harris High School, class of 1955, Harrisburg. Nothing meant more to Robert...
Eleanor Leeper
Jul 24, 2023
Eleanor Leeper, 87, of Camp Hill, passed away late Monday evening, July 24, 2023, at Carlisle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born on October 8, 1935 in Ashland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Jurgill and Grace (Beaver) Orner.
Ellie overcame many challenges early in life, including the passing of her biological father. Raised by her mother...
Gordon E. "Skip" Bowen
Jul 23, 2023
Gordon E. “Skip” Bowen, 88, of New Cumberland, Fairview Township, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 in his residence.
He was a retired Maintenance General Supervisor with the Quaker Oats Company, Shiremanstown. Skip attended Christian Life Assembly, Camp Hill and was a member of Eureka-West Shore Lodge 302 F&AM, Mechanicsburg. He loved to travel with his wife, and together...
Stephen Michael Dirle
Jul 23, 2023
Stephen Michael Dirle, PhD, 47, of Camp Hill, PA, formerly of Gloucester, VA, died on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at his home in Camp Hill, PA. He was born on September 22, 1975 in Williamsburg, VA and was the oldest son of Michael Wayne Dirle, of Hayes, VA, and Linda Matson Dirle of Camp Hill, PA. Deceased grandparents were...
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...
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