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This is a collection of obituaries for New Cumberland, Camp Hill, Lemoyne, Mechanicsburg, Etters, York Haven, Harrisburg, Wormleysburg, Lewisberry, Enola and Central PA area.
Joanne Sheptak Sparrow
Dec 14, 2021
Joanne Sheptak Sparrow, 56, of Mechanicsburg went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at her home. A free spirit, she enjoyed crocheting and was a movie fanatic. She loved life, her family, and especially her granddaughter. She was born October 5, 1965 in Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward J. Sheptak. She is...
Hilda Marie (Morris) Nissel
Dec 12, 2021
Hilda Marie (Morris) Nissel, 89, of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital, Colonial Park. She was the daughter of the late Sylvis H. Morris and Sabina (Schirf) Morris/Dillon, born on April 9, 1932 in Nicktown, Cambria County. She was a 1950 graduate of Harrisburg Catholic High, and a longtime parishioner at St....
Brad Beck
Dec 12, 2021
Brad Beck, 61, of Carroll Twp., Dillsburg, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at home. He was a former service technician for Hillyard Incorporated, Lancaster; Messiah University, Grantham; the Tennant Company, Harrisburg; and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. During Brad’s military service he met and married the love of his life LeAnn (Buermann). The couple eventually settled in Brad’s home...
Joseph G. Skelly
Dec 11, 2021
Joseph G. Skelly, 86, of New Cumberland, died peacefully Saturday, December 11, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Joe lived a full life dedicated to helping others and was cherished by many. Born in Oil City, PA to Daniel and Ruth Skelly, he is survived by Barbara Skelly and their three children, Mame Skelly and her significant other, Nicholas Kitchens; Meghan...
Timothy Joseph Noel
Dec 11, 2021
Timothy Joseph Noel, 61, of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, December 11th, 2021 at Holy Spirit Hospital surrounded by his family. Tim was born on January 14th, 1960 to Norman and Theresa Noel in Nashua, New Hampshire. He had three siblings, Tammy Johnson, Heidi Noel and Barry Noel of Nashua, New Hampshire. Tim graduated from Nashua High School,...
Evan M. Semoff, Jr.
Dec 6, 2021
Evan M. Semoff, Jr., 79, of Camp Hill, and formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. He was the son of the late Evan M. and Edith M. (King) Semoff, born on October 30, 1942 in York. For nearly 65 years, you could find Evan...
Richard Carl Carlson
Dec 6, 2021
UPDATE: A memorial service will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 415 Bridge Street, New Cumberland. Richard Carl Carlson, 85, of New Cumberland, died Monday, December 6, 2021, at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, with his daughters by his side. He was the son of the late Ludwig and...
Thelma "Joyce" O'Donnell
Dec 5, 2021
Thelma “Joyce” O’Donnell, 81, of Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle, formerly of Camp Hill and Mechanicsburg passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the center. A 1958 graduate of New Cumberland High School, she received her Associates Degree from Harrisburg Institute of Medical Arts in 1960. Joyce started her medical career as Lab Technician working her way to teaching,...
Thomas A. Hooper, Jr.
Dec 4, 2021
Thomas A. Hooper, 71, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, in Harrisburg, PA, at Homeland Center. Tom was born on April 20, 1950, in Harrisburg, PA, to Thomas and Bess Hooper. He graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School in 1968. He married Mary Beth (Moerschbacher) Hooper in 1977, and they raised one son, Matthew. Tom worked for over 35...
Patrick Duncan Kline
Dec 4, 2021
Patrick Duncan Kline, 26, of New Cumberland, PA, and Mechanicsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 in Henrico County, VA as a result of an automobile accident. He was a Mortgage Loan Officer with CBM Mortgage, Charlottesville, VA and a graduate of Trinity High School, Camp Hill, PA, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA and earned his MBA at Marshall...
Wilfredo Quiles-Soto
Dec 4, 2021
Wilfredo Quiles-Soto, 54 of Harrisburg, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was a contractor for Syncreon, York, and Santos Construction, Harrisburg. Freddy was a handyman for anything from laying carpeting and flooring to renovation of homes. He spent weekends with his family and enjoying gardening and yardwork with his wife. Born on Tuesday, April 25, 1967, he was...
Jean Lois (Vanalman) Lyter
Dec 1, 2021
Jean Lois (Vanalman) Lyter, 84, of New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Chapel Pointe Retirement Community, Carlisle. Born on March 10, 1937 in Lewistown, she would become an LPN (licensed practical nurse), retiring from Harrisburg Hospital after a 43-year career in the newborn nursery and pediatric unit. Jean was passionate about more than just her career....
Yvonne G. Morrison
Nov 29, 2021
Yvonne G. Morrison, 91, of Church of God Home, Carlisle, formerly of Lemoyne died Monday, November 29, 2021 at the home. She was a retired Supervisor from the former Bell Telephone. A graduate of the former Lemoyne High School, she was a survivor of Polio and treated at the Masonic Children’s Home in Elizabethtown. A devoted member of Bible Baptist...
Kenneth E. Kemler
Nov 29, 2021
Kenneth E. Kemler, 60, of Newberry Twp., York Haven, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. He was the Freezer Supervisor and had worked for Hershey Creamery for 40 years. Ken loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hiking. Most of his time was spent with family and close friends. His grandchildren were his greatest joys...
George W. Carpenter
Nov 28, 2021
George W. Carpenter, 81, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 in his residence. He was retired from Pittsburgh Plate Glass Industries, Mt. Holly, PA plant and a graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Mechanicsburg and enjoyed hunting and fishing. George was...
Ellen L. Evans
Nov 27, 2021
Ellen L. Evans, 81, of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in her residence. She was born in Scranton, PA on April 26, 1940 to Walter and Edith (Lodwick) Evans. Her father died in 1948 and her mother remarried in 1958 to William Pembridge, Sr. She is survived by three half-sisters and their families; several cousins; and...
Janet A. Eppley
Nov 27, 2021
Janet A. Eppley, 91, of Lewisberry, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at The Woods at Cedar Run, Lower Allen Twp. She was a retired claims processor with PA Blue Shield and a member of Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lewisberry and Valley Grange, Lewisberry where she volunteered selling Farm Show Milkshakes at the annual PA State Farm Show...
Melvin F. Strockbine, Md
Nov 26, 2021
Melvin F. Strockbine, MD, 92, of Lemoyne, formerly of New Cumberland, died Friday, November 26, 2021, at his home. He was a radiation oncologist for WellSpan at Apple Hill Medical Center in York, retiring in 1991. An U.S. Army Veteran, he graduated from the former New Cumberland High School in 1947, Dickinson College in 1951, and Temple University Medical School...
Alvin J. Baker
Nov 26, 2021
Alvin J. Baker, 83, of New Cumberland, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 in his residence. He was a retired printer with the Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Hampden Twp., was a 1956 graduate of Middletown High School and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. Alvin was an avid Porsche enthusiast and a member of...
Christian Ford
Nov 26, 2021
Sgt. 1st Class, Christian Ford, USA, Ret., 86, of Etters, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 in UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. He was retired with more than 21 years of service with the U.S. Army during which time he was awarded a Bronze Star along with other decorations, medals and awards. After his retirement from the Army, he was...
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