Grant Wesley "Wes" Kister
Apr 30, 2022
Grant Wesley "Wes" Kister, 89, of Enola, died Saturday, April 30, 2022 surrounded by his family. Son of the late James Lawrence and Carrie Florence (Beard) Kister, he was born on March 25, 1933 in Goldsboro. Grant was a graduate of New Cumberland High School ('51) and went on to serve for over 35 years in the US Navy, was...
Joanne Fromme
Apr 29, 2022
JoAnne (McFerren) Fromme, 83, formerly of Camp Hill, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2022, in Portland, ME surrounded by her family. JoAnne was born in Waynesboro, Franklin County, PA, the daughter of Richard and Dorothea (Lindstrom) McFerren. She was preceded in death by a brother Robert and was the widow of Dr. Kenneth Louis Fromme. She was...
Marie E. Clement
Apr 28, 2022
Marie E. Clement, 91, of Camp Hill, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg with her loving family and Father Sahd by her side. She retired from the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Revenue, Harrisburg and was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland. Marie was a devout Catholic with a strong belief and devotion...
Brian K. Shaffer
Apr 27, 2022
Brian K. Shaffer, 56, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at his residence. He was the son of Leona (Miller) Shaffer and the late Donald R. Shaffer, born on May 18, 1965 in Harrisburg. Brian was a 1983 graduate of Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School, and he would go on to work in automotive sales. He was...
Ruth A. Berry
Apr 26, 2022
Ruth A. Berry, 91, of New Cumberland, PA died 26 April 2022 at her home after an arduous battle with “old age”. Widow of J. Douglass Berry, she is survived by daughter Janet L. Kramer, wife of David and son J. Frederick Berry, husband of Lisa; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a graduate of the Reading Hospital School...
Kenneth N. Ross, Jr.
Apr 21, 2022
Kenneth N. Ross, Jr., 74, of Mechanicsburg and Gettysburg, died Thursday, April 21, 2022, at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital, Harrisburg. Ken was born December 4, 1947 in Harrisburg to the late Kenneth N. and Arlene J. Ross. A 1965 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, he received his AS in Architectural Drafting from HACC; BS from Millersville University; and MBA from...
Maureen Steigerwalt
Apr 20, 2022
Maureen Steigerwalt, 65, of Mechanicsburg died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Fox Subacute at Mechanicsburg. She was a Medical Secretary for Frederickson Outpatient Center, Mechanicsburg and retired from Pinnacle Health Medical Services in May of 2021. She loved dogs, bluebirds, plants, her swimming pool, the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers, and her many friends. She was born June 9, 1956 in Scranton....
John W. Slayton
Apr 19, 2022
John W. Slayton, 78, of Lemoyne, passed away quietly while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s. He was the son of the late E. Winfred and Rosa (Richardson) Slayton, and was born on June 17, 1943, in Danville, VA. Though his battle with dementia dominated the final years of his life,...
Mary Jane Hobaugh
Apr 19, 2022
Mary Jane Hobaugh, 95, of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in her residence surrounded by her children. She was the former owner of R.B. Hobaugh & Son, Lemoyne. Mary Jane attended St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland and was a former member of the New Cumberland Civic Club. She enjoyed baking, sewing, shopping and going to...
Patricia L. Fastrich
Apr 18, 2022
Patricia L. Fastrich, 85, of Hummelstown, Camp Hill died Monday, April 18, 2022 at The Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill. She was a Registered Nurse and retired from Nationwide Insurance. She graduated from Mercy Hospital Nursing School in Pittsburgh. She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Harrisburg. She was devoted to her family and loved...
Marjorie Ann Mccracken
Apr 17, 2022
Marjorie Ann McCracken, 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 17, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the retired office manager for her late husband’s family dentistry practice, McCracken Family Dentistry, Camp Hill. She was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsburg, and will forever be remembered for her kindness and generosity. Marjorie...
Joseph L. Hawthorne
Apr 14, 2022
Joseph L. Hawthorne, 78, of New Cumberland died Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home. A Marine Corps Veteran, he was a retired steel worker from Bethlehem Steel. A graduate of Lower Dauphin High School, he was an avid golfer and enjoyed meticulously maintaining his yard on his favorite lawn tractor. He was born February 5, 1944 in Harrisburg to...
W. Thomas Brown
Apr 13, 2022
W. Thomas Brown, 65, of Lower Allen Twp., New Cumberland, died suddenly Wednesday morning, April 13, 2022, in Lower Paxton Twp. After graduating from Bishop McDevitt High School, Tom worked for the United States Postal Service for almost 40 years and retired as the Postmaster of New Cumberland. He was a very active member of the United Postmasters and Managers...
Jo Anne Barmore
Apr 12, 2022
Jo Anne (Ervin) Barmore, 74, of Etters, passed away onTuesday, April 12, 2022 in Artis Senior Living of Lemoyne. She was a graduate of Minden High School, Minden, LA. Jo Anne took great pride in being a proud Army wife, an excellent cook and an impeccable homemaker. But more than anything, she loved her family and her grandchildren brought her...
Ada M. (Brackbill) Smith
Apr 9, 2022
Don’t walk in front of me, I can’t follow Don’t walk behind me, I can’t lead Just walk beside me and be my friend. Ada Marie (Brackbill) Smith, 90, of Camp Hill, Lower Allen Twp., passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. Born July 8, 1931 to the late Walter K. and Edith C. (Lowery) Brackbill,...
Ruthann Ridge
Apr 9, 2022
Ruthann Ridge, 78, of Enola, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at her home. She was a retired line operator with Hershey Foods Corporation, Hershey, PA, and attended William Penn High School. Ruthann enjoyed decorating the house, shopping, cross word puzzles, family outings, good food and giving freely of her time and talents to whomever could use her help....
William V. "Bill" Lonnquist
Apr 9, 2022
William V. “Bill” Lonnquist, 57, of Etters, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, just three days following the loss of his wife, Pam. Their children and family surrounded them as they spent their last days at home together. Bill was the son of the late Daniel and Carol (Callahan) Lonnquist, born on February 11, 1965 in Chester. He was...
Barbara Ann (Sednek) Weller
Apr 8, 2022
Barbara Ann Weller, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Teresa (Parise) Sednek, born on November 18, 1935 in Harrisburg. Barb was a 1953 graduate of Harrisburg Catholic High School, and she would go on to work at the Telegraph Press, Harrisburg...
Nancy A. (Ruby) Metzel
Apr 7, 2022
Nancy A. Metzel, 76, of Newberry Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late V. Blythe and Viola (Herman) Ruby, born on November 2, 1945 in Harrisburg. A graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Nancy would remain in Central PA throughout her life. She would begin her career with...
Barbara J. (Mccormick) Fisher
Apr 7, 2022
Barbara J. (McCormick) Fisher, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Messiah Lifeways, Upper Allen Twp., just ten days shy of her 90th birthday. She was born in Harrisburg to the late Walter and Cynthia (Boyer) McCormick. A graduate of the former Lemoyne High School, Barb went on to work at Bell...