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.
Herbert Gaither, M.D.
Dec 16, 2022
Dr. Herbert Gaither, 86, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at his home. He was born and raised in Cumberland, MD, the son of the late Frank Preston and Elizabeth (McNeil) Gaither. He was a graduate of Allegany High School, Dickinson College, and the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he was president of Nu Sigma Nu medical...
Matthew Thomas Hanshaw
Dec 16, 2022
Matthew Thomas Hanshaw, 53, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022. Matt was born on July 6, 1969, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was adopted into the loving home of Thomas and Gretchen (Zeigler) Hanshaw as an infant. In the words of Tom, “you couldn’t have asked for a more perfect kid.” Matt graduated from Cedar Cliff High...
Nancy J. Frye
Dec 15, 2022
Nancy J. (Miller) Frye, 78, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 in her residence with her family by her side.
She was a retired home healthcare provider who’s career included Capital Blue Cross, Country Meadows and Messiah Village.
Nancy was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mechanicsburg where she was a Sunday School teacher and Nursery...
Robert C. Gaul
Dec 14, 2022
Robert C. Gaul, 73, of Camp Hill passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
A US Air Force Veteran, he received his BS from Penn State University and Masters in Social Work from Florida State University. He was the CEO of Keystone Behavioral Health Systems, Inc., Harrisburg and served as Executive Director of Lancaster County Mental...
David P. Black
Dec 12, 2022
David P. Black, 75, of West Fairview, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. He retired from the maintenance department of Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp., after working for many years at the Harrisburg Steel Company. He was a Master Railroad Modeler and had many other interests and abilities.
He is survived by his...
Thomas P. Stezar
Dec 11, 2022
Thomas P. Stezar, 68, of Etters, PA, formerly of Clarks Summit, passed away Sunday at home. Tom was born November 14, 1954, in Scranton to the late Jerome and Margaret (Lydon) Stezar. He was the husband of Carol Ann Stezar, and they recently celebrated 45 years of marriage in November.
Tom received his bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of...
Manila S. Kreamer
Dec 8, 2022
Manila S. Kreamer, 97, of Fairview Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 6, 1925 in Waynesboro, where she attended Waynesboro High School and would go on to work at the local sewing factory in Mont Alto, Franklin County. After marriage, she and her husband, Martin, a trained carpenter and...
Kathleen Wojcikiewicz Jewett
Dec 6, 2022
Kathleen (Wojcikiewicz) Jewett, 68, of Frederick, MD died Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Frederick Health Hospital.
She was a retired Assessor from US Mine Safety and Health Administration, Wilkes-Barre. She also worked for Stephenson Flowers, the Commercial Loan Department of the former CCNB, PA Department of Agriculture, and Occupational Health Clinic at Naval Submarine Base, Mare Island, CA. She was a...
Betty Jane French
Dec 5, 2022
Betty Jane French, 92, of New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Gordon W. and Isabelle M. (Brogan) Anthony, born on January 20, 1930 in Hazleton.
Betty was a 1947 graduate of the former St. Gabriel’s High School, Hazleton, and would go on to earn a bachelor’s degree...
Francine M. Bahajak
Dec 5, 2022
Francine M. Bahajak, 54, formerly of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 in UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital.
She was a call center supervisor and a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Harrisburg. Francine made friends easily, never knew a stranger, and was the life of every party. She loved 80’s music and hair bands, seeing...
Maria Ditommaso
Dec 3, 2022
Dear Maria returned Home to the Lord on Dec 3, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Calabria, Italy in 1932, she grew up during WW II and very often shared stories of those challenging times with family. As a child, she witnessed many tragic events during WWII. She lost many relatives and friends during this time, but in the...
Ronald D. Emery
Dec 3, 2022
Ronald D. Emery, 69, of Silver Spring Twp., Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle.
He retired as a Database Administrator for the Commonwealth of PA, Dept. of Human Services, Harrisburg. Ron enjoyed golfing, skiing, and being with his family. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and enjoyed watching the Steelers game every week. You...
Carl L. "Butch" Crone, Jr.
Dec 2, 2022
Carl L. "Butch" Crone, Jr., 83, of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday December 2, 2022, in Harrisburg. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and husband of 63 years.
He was a member of the 1957 graduating class of the New Cumberland High School. Carl retired a 60-year member and officer of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 520; was...
Angela Marie Burke
Dec 1, 2022
Angela Marie Burke, 90, of Mechanicsburg, and formerly of practically everywhere up and down the East Coast, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Country Meadows Retirement Community, Hampden Twp. She was the daughter of the late Arturo and Angela (Justiniano) Miller, born on July 1, 1932 in the Bronx, NY.
Angela grew up in a Spanish-speaking household, learning English...
John T. Clem
Dec 1, 2022
John T. Clem, 67, of Avalon, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg, PA.
He retired after 15 years as an Assistant Foreman for the CSX Railroad in Pittsburgh, a job that he loved very much.
Born on November 19, 1955, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late James T. and Dolores (Kennelly) Clem....
George H. Mikos
Nov 30, 2022
Our beloved Dad, Grandfather (PaPa) and Great Grandfather, George H. Mikos, 91, of Lewisberry died Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at his home.
He retired from a 37-year career with the Federal Government where he travelled the world to provide his specialized calibration expertise for Army equipment/systems. A 1950 graduate of the former New Cumberland High School, George was an all-state football...
Ann Louise Soder
Nov 28, 2022
Ann Louise Soder, 88, of Homeland Center, Harrisburg, and formerly of Boalsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Monday, November 28, 2022, at her residence.
Born in Philipsburg on January 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Mary (Brilla) Moffatt. Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Charles H....
Pierrette C. "Fefe" Pierce
Nov 26, 2022
Pierrette C. Pierce (affectionately known as Fefe), 83, of Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in Sarah Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle.
Pierrette was born in Nancy, France, the daughter of the late Andre and Helene (Joly) Husson. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. She was a socially active person who could speak with...
Elmer W. Shaub
Nov 26, 2022
Elmer W. Shaub, 85, of Dillsburg, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in Pro Medica, Carlisle.
He was a retired warehouse manager with the former Kinney Shoe Corporation, Shiremanstown; a US Army veteran of the Korean War; and a 1955 graduate of the former New Cumberland High School.
Elmer was born in New Cumberland, the son of the late Lewis D....
Francis C. Mangan
Nov 25, 2022
On Friday, November 25, 2022, the world lost a true gentleman. Francis (Frank) C. Mangan died at home surrounded by his family and his wife of 68 years, Marie (Coyne) Mangan.
Frank was born and raised in Pittston (Port Griffith), Pa. on June 15, 1928, the son of James A. Mangan and Mary (Barrett) Mangan.
Frank graduated from St. John’s High School...
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