Jo Anne (Gross) Groft
Feb 13, 2021
Jo Anne (Gross) Groft, 78, of Lewisberry, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Gladys (Krone) Gross, born on July 18, 1942 in Harrisburg. Jo Anne was a member of the first graduating class at Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill. She worked for 60+ years at her family’s...
Laura M. (Diemer) Lancaster
Feb 12, 2021
Laura M. (Diemer) Lancaster, 96, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital. Daughter of the late Robert and May (Wippler) Diemer, she was born on January 16, 1925 in Seattle, WA. Over the last few years, Laura resided at Country Meadows Retirement Community, Mechanicsburg. Surviving Laura are her children, Theresa Dell’Orefice of...
Dorothy J. (Poehlman) Galloway
Feb 12, 2021
Dorothy J. (Poehlman) Galloway, 90, of Lewisberry, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 12, 2021, due to complications surrounding her fight with COVID-19. Born on July 30, 1930 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Elmer G. and Elsie (Andres) Poehlman. Growing up in Scranton, she developed a great voice and was a talented...
Ralph E. Wolfe
Feb 11, 2021
Ralph E. Wolfe, 78, of York Haven, Newberry Twp., passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired truck driver with ABF, Carlisle and more recently, Humbert’s Excavating, Newberry Twp. Ralph served honorably with the U.S. Army National Guard and was a member of Teamsters Local #776. He enjoyed watching...
John J. Mcgraw
Feb 9, 2021
John J. McGraw, 69, of Wormleysburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. John loved life and fought desperately to survive following a surgical nightmare. Born on May 22, 1951 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Ralph W. and Jacqueline (Drake) McGraw. John graduated from Augusta Military Academy in Virginia in 1970....
Richard A. "Dick" Campton
Feb 6, 2021
Richard A. “Dick” Campton, 94, of East Pennsboro Twp., Camp Hill, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp. He was born in Shamokin, PA, on November 21, 1926, and is survived by his wife, Marjorie A. (Greenly) Campton and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Dick was the son...
Floyd “Skip” George Focht Jr.
Feb 5, 2021
Floyd “Skip” George Focht Jr., 82, of Camp Hill, died Friday, February 5, 2021, at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp. He retired as an electrician for Sharon Steel, Sharon and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Born on January 20, 1939, in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Floyd G. Sr. and Mary Sheets...
Andrew J. Kocur, Jr.
Feb 5, 2021
Andrew J. Kocur Jr., 87, of Mechanicsburg, died Friday, February 5, 2021, at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp. He retired as a Logistics Manager for the former Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Hampden Twp.; A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran; a member of Shiremanstown United Methodist Church; Carlisle Elks Lodge #578; American Legion Post 26, Dillsburg; Hershey Italian Lodge. Born...
Darlene (Thomas) Frank
Feb 4, 2021
Darlene Thomas Frank, 81, of Conewago Twp., York, died Thursday, February 4, 2021, at her home. She was employed for many years as a sale associate in retail. Darlene loved spending time with her family, arts and crafts, and interior decorating. Born on January 5, 1940, in Roaring Spring, she was the daughter of the late Herbert A. and Gladys...
George W. Lovejoy
Feb 4, 2021
George W. Lovejoy, 93, of Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg and formerly of Lemoyne and Reesers Summit, New Cumberland, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2021. George was born December 21, 1927, in Lemoyne to the late Anna (Davis) and G. Isaac Lovejoy. George was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Lovejoy, and his granddaughter, Janie Marie Lovejoy. Surviving are...
Ruth E. Smith
Feb 3, 2021
Ruth E. Smith, 93, of Mechanicsburg died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at her home. She was a retired English Teacher from Red Land High School. After retirement she joined the Peace Corps and taught in Poland for two years. She was an avid scuba diver well into her eighties. She was born September 6, 1927 in Wilcox, NE to the...
Richard Allen Saar
Feb 3, 2021
Richard Allen Saar, Rick, 49 of Lewisberry, PA passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 surrounded by God’s love and the love of his family. He was a loving husband to Lisa (Rovito) Saar and a devoted father to Jacob Tyler Saar and Kylie Rae Saar. Rick’s family was the greatest blessing in his life and he loved them deeply. Rick...
Oscar E. Squire
Feb 2, 2021
Oscar E. Squire, 91, of Upper Allen Twp., passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle. Born in Rutherford on January 19, 1930, he was the son of the late Rex R. and Mabel (Wolfe) Squire. He was raised by his beloved Aunt Lou (Squire) and Uncle Earl Whitman in Lemoyne. He was proud...
Garry G. Amsbaugh
Feb 1, 2021
Garry G. Amsbaugh, Sr., 80, of York Haven died Monday, February 1, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. A Handyman, he was the retired owner/operator of Garry’s Home Improvements. He enjoyed reading, woodworking, and helping everyone as Mr. Fixit. He was born February 9, 1940 in Newberry Twp. to the late Clair and Margaret (Hinkle) Amsbaugh. He was also preceded...
John Edgar Peifer, D. Ed.
Jan 31, 2021
John Edgar Peifer, D. Ed., 88, of New Cumberland died Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was born December 14, 1932, in Danville to the late Verdine H. and Margaret M. (Graeber) Peifer and grew up in Shamokin. He was the widower of Marian (Romberger) Peifer, Ph.D. He is survived by his daughter, Marian P. “Mimi” Clark (Thomas) of Mechanicsburg; son,...
Brian E. Kohler
Jan 31, 2021
Brian E. Kohler, 61, of Hampden Twp., died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore, with his family by his side. He retired as Senior Manager, Computer Operations for AES/PHEAA, Harrisburg. Brian was an avid golfer, loved the outdoors and hunting at his cabin. Over the years, he was involved in Silver Spring Baseball, Scout Troop 180 and...
Thomas W. Gettle
Jan 31, 2021
Thomas W. Gettle, 77, of Etters died Sunday, January 31st at his home. A graduate of Susquehannock High School, he was a Navy Veteran. He was a retired Data System Specialist from the former Mechanicsburg Navy Depot. Tom was a caring and giving person who touched the lives of so many people. He will be sadly missed by his family...
David R. Mcdonel, Sr.
Jan 29, 2021
David R. McDonel, Sr., 77, of Mechanicsburg died Friday, January 29, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital. He served in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam war repairing helicopters at the former New Cumberland Army Depot. He was a retired truck driver from Schneider National Carrier. He was a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School. He previously served...
Louis D. Poloni, Ph.D.
Jan 28, 2021
Louis D. Poloni, Ph.D. of Fairview township, passed away on January 28th at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Murphey Poloni. He is survived by his son, Nathan Poloni of Snohomish, WA and his son's partner, Alexis Morales. He also leaves behind his partner, Kathy Luft of Mechanicsburg, PA. He is survived by...
Michael A. Drebot
Jan 27, 2021
Michael A. Drebot, 65, of New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Son of the late Michael and Jean (Johnson) Drebot, he was born on September 18, 1955 in Pottsville. Growing up in Northern Dauphin County, Mike graduated from Upper Dauphin High School in 1975. His passion to serve others began when...