Robert C. "Buck" O'Neal
Oct 2, 2021
Robert C. “Buck” O’Neal, 93, of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at UPMC Community Osteopathic, Harrisburg. He was the son of the late Roy and Amy (Putt) O’Neal, born on January 26, 1928 in Harrisburg. Buck was a graduate of the former New Cumberland High School, and he went on to F&M College, where he played a...
Lois J. Miller
Oct 2, 2021
Lois Jane Miller, 96, passed away at Thornwald Home in Carlisle, PA on October 2, 2021. She was born on April 17, 1925 in Belle Vernon, PA to the late James F. and Ellen (Rennie) Rice. A graduate of Central Catholic High School in Steubenville, OH, Lois was the first female printer employed by the Steubenville Herald-Star newspaper in 1943....
David J. Yanc
Oct 1, 2021
David Yanc, 71, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Harrisburg, PA, passed away on October 1st, after he lost his battle with COVID. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Parthemore Funeral Home, New Cumberland on Saturday, November 6th at 10 am. Memorial Contributions can be made to Carl T Hayden...
Richard J. "Dick" Marinelli
Oct 1, 2021
Richard J. “Dick” Marinelli, 81, of Newberry Twp., passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at his residence and surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Lawrence “Larry” and Marie (Stefanie) Marinelli, born on June 11, 1940 in Buffalo, NY. He attended DeVry University, Chicago, and he went on to work for (and retire from) AMP, Harrisburg...
Elinor Karns Muller
Sep 30, 2021
Elinor Karns Muller, 91, passed on peacefully into the next life on September 30, 2021. There she joins her husband of 51 years, Edward, her parents, and a host of loving friends and relatives. Born on June 20, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA, her life was a full one as a wife, mother, grandmother, sailor, seamstress, camper, carpenter, and nurse. In...
Ron Balachandran
Sep 30, 2021
Elbert Ronald Balachandran, 57, of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Ron was the son of the late ChandraRaj Selvaratnam and Mary Alfonzo, born on September 25, 1964, in Klang, Malaysia. Drafted at the age of 18, Ron would serve in the Singapore Armed Forces and was ultimately stationed at the Singaporean Consulate, Washington D.C. He earned...
Esther M. Williams
Sep 30, 2021
Esther M. Williams, 83, of Dover died Thursday, September 30, 2021 at her home. A graduate of the former New Cumberland High School, she enjoyed spending time with her family, crossword puzzles, and Gameshow Network. She was born January 6, 1938 in New Cumberland to the late Clarence and Mae (Stetler) Frischkorn. She was the widow of Charles D. Williams....
William H. Mclaughlin
Sep 29, 2021
William H. McLaughlin, 93 of Mechanicsburg died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Bethany Village. An Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was a retired Senior Account Executive from MetLife. He was a volunteer for over 25 years with Downtown Daily Bread, Harrisburg. He was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church since 1959 and Charter member of MetLife Sales Advisory...
Beth Jean (Olsen) Congreve
Sep 25, 2021
Beth J. (Olsen) Congreve April 25, 1932 - September 25, 2021 It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Beth Jean Olsen Congreve. Beth touched those she met with a radiant smile, sense of wit and caring attitude. Born into a family of performers, she was a talented musician with a beautiful voice who also played piano...
Jonathan Clarke Hettinger
Sep 25, 2021
Jonathan Clarke Hettinger, 46, of Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in his residence. He was a field service technician with York Tree Service, York and a 1993 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill. Jonathan was a guitarist and vocalist with the band S.O.S., a car enthusiast (especially hot rods) and was an incredibly passionate...
Carol Ann Hare
Sep 24, 2021
Carol Ann Hare, 84, of Newberry Twp., York Haven, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2021 in her residence. She was a 1955 graduate of the former New Cumberland High School, and she retired as a core process assistant with Flight Systems, Inc., Fairview Twp. Carol was born in New Cumberland, the daughter of the late John and Miriam I....
Col. Stanley R. Pearson, U.S.A., Ret.
Sep 23, 2021
Col. Stanley R. Pearson, U.S.A., Ret., 89, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania passed away on September 23, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 30, 1932 in Grangeville, Idaho, to the late Stanley Ray and Esther Pearson. He graduated from Grangeville High School in 1950 and enlisted in the Idaho National Guard in 1951. He later graduated from the...
Joan M. Finnefrock
Sep 20, 2021
Joan M. Finnefrock, 90, of Camp Hill, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence, Harrisburg. She was a secretary at several businesses; Rolling Green Cemetery, State Farm and PA Medical Society were early on, but she would work for INA (which would become CIGNA) the longest, retiring in 1993....
Lorna M. (Wade) Frick
Sep 19, 2021
Lorna M. (Wade) Frick, of New Cumberland, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Warren and Grovene (Kocher) Wade, born on February 25, 1945 in Millersburg. Growing up in northern Dauphin County, Lorna was a graduate of Millersburg High School. She was independent and career-oriented, working for the Commonwealth...
Jody Marie Stafford
Sep 18, 2021
Jody Marie Stafford, age 61, died on September 18, 2021, following a fast-progressing pulmonary disease. Her family takes solace that Jody was given a somber but blessed opportunity to say goodbye to her loved ones before surrendering peacefully to a greater reward. Born July 26, 1960, Jody was the oldest daughter of Nola Weeks of Mechanicsburg, and the late James...
Dennis L. Boyer
Sep 18, 2021
Dennis L. Boyer, 76, of Lower Allen Twp., Camp Hill, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp. He was the owner/operator of Dennis L. Boyer Mechanical Services, Lemoyne Pa. He had provided services to his customers since 1990. Dennis was a U.S. Army veteran serving as a Corpsman during...
Kevin Patrick Murphy
Sep 18, 2021
Kevin Patrick Murphy, 64, of New Cumberland, died Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. Born on St. Patrick’s Day, 1957, in Jamaica, Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Patrick J. and Veronica C. (Lynch) Murphy. Kevin was also preceded in death by a brother, Pete Murphy. Kevin owned and operated...
James Douglas Zimmerman
Sep 17, 2021
James Douglas Zimmerman, 53, of Etters died Friday, September 17, 2021 at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital. Jim was born January 20, 1968 in Harrisburg to the late J. William Zimmerman and Connie (Lyter) Zimmerman, who survives. He was a 1987 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School. He was the owner/operator of Zimmerman’s Landscaping and Lawn Care, Mechanicsburg. Jim was...
Matthew Leon Depaoli
Sep 17, 2021
Matthew Leon DePaoli, 44, of Lemoyne died Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at his home. He was a longtime Senior Civil Engineer with PennDOT after graduating from Red Land High School and then Temple University with a degree in civil engineering. Unconcerned with much of life’s pettiness, Matt instead naturally focused his energies on making friends and family laugh and feel...
Rick A. Porr
Sep 16, 2021
Rick A. Porr, 74, of New Cumberland died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. He was born December 23, 1946 in Harrisburg to the late Irvin H. and Betty (Fry) Porr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Karen W. Porr; sister Justina deChamplain (Paul) of New Cumberland; sister-in-law Tina Landis of Hampstead, NC; rent-a-child...