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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.
Arlene B. Henson
Dec 30, 2022
Arlene B. Henson, 85, of New Cumberland, formerly of Clinton, CT died December 30, 2022 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Camp Hill.
She was born October 11, 1937 in Barnard, VT to the late Willard and Doris (Sawyer) Bates. She was the widow of George Robert Henson. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
She is survived...
Lori Lee Collins
Dec 24, 2022
Lori Lee Collins, 64, of Lower Allen Twp., Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, surrounded by her family after her courageous battle with cancer.
Lori was artistically talented and created beautiful and unique pieces that inspired and brought joy to those she shared her works with. She loved to garden and was particularly proud of her stunning and...
Stephen J. "Kansas" Vugrinec
Dec 21, 2022
Stephen J. “Kansas” Vugrinec, 78, of York Haven died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.
A Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a retired Route Salesman from the former Stroehmann’s Bread Company. A family man, he adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was an avid Notre Dame fan. He was a member of St. Theresa...
Mary Linda Willoughby
Dec 21, 2022
Mary Linda Willoughby, 76, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland.
Born on November 1, 1946 in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Edwin G. and Mary F. (Swope) Wertz. She was preceded in death by a son, Scott M. Willoughby,...
Cheryl M. Mowrey
Dec 19, 2022
Cheryl M. Mowrey, 70, of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Monday, December 19, 2022, at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center.
She enjoyed watching Hallmark movies, doing puzzles and playing with her grandchildren.
Born on January 6, 1952, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Jeanette (Swartz) Landis.
Surviving is her husband of 50 years, Keith A. Mowrey;...
Marion Lillian Sauerwine
Dec 18, 2022
On Sunday, December 18, 2022 after 88 years, 8 months and 6 days here on earth, Marion Lillian Sauerwine let go of the hands of her husband, Paul; her daughters, Susan Ann and Cynthia Marie; and granddaughter, Sarah Michelle, saying “Good Bye” and without looking back, she turned and took the outstretched hand of Jesus. Together, side by side, they...
Sally Ann Lewis
Dec 17, 2022
Sally Ann Lewis, 88, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. She was the daughter of the late John and Emma Irene (Webster) Widdowson, born on September 16, 1934 in Harrington, DE.
Sally attended Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Philadelphia for her entire education. When Martin Lewis came on to the...
Michael Shimer Howsare
Dec 17, 2022
Michael Shimer Howsare, 79, of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 in UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital.
He was the retired Manager of SAC, Inc., Limekiln Rd. New Cumberland. Mike enjoyed golfing, woodworking, building bird houses, and in his younger days, you could count on him to be the life of the party. He had a big heart and...
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...
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