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.

Michael "Mick" Stephen Weltmer

Michael "Mick" Stephen Weltmer

Nov 1, 2023

 

Michael “Mick” Stephen Weltmer, 72, of Middletown passed unexpectedly Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Mick was a 1969 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School who later went on to become an Auto Mechanic. He retired after forty years of service at East End Garage in Middletown. Mick enjoyed watching car shows, the History Channel,...

Betty J. Dougan

Betty J. Dougan

Nov 1, 2023

 

Betty J. Dougan, 98, formerly of Fairview Twp., Palm Springs, CA, and Greensburg, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at The Gardens of Camp Hill, East Pennsboro Twp.

Born on June 18, 1925, in Greensburg, she was the daughter of the late David and Myrtle (Holtzer) Dougan. Betty retired as an administrative assistant from the former Bell of PA, Greensburg....

Ronald Leroy Reichard

Ronald Leroy Reichard

Oct 28, 2023

 

Ronald Leroy Reichard, 74, of Etters, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was a forklift operator with DDRE, the former New Cumberland Army Depot, Fairview Twp.  He was a member of American Legion Post 974, Fairview Twp. and the Crotch Cannibals Motorcycle Club.  Ron loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and...

Allen Lee Whitteker

Allen Lee Whitteker

Oct 27, 2023

 

 Allen Lee Whitteker, 65, of Carlisle, died Friday, October 27, 2023 at his home.

A devout Christian, he enjoyed sharing his faith with others, welcoming the opportunity to pray with, or for others.  He attended Aldersgate United Methodist Church.  Al grew up hunting and fishing which sparked his love for the outdoors.  His most recent passion was riding motorcycles...

Martin V. Walsh

Martin V. Walsh

Oct 26, 2023

 

Martin V. Walsh, 86, of Mechanicsburg died Thursday, October 26, 2023 at his home.

A Marine Corp veteran of the Korean War, he was a retired Hearing Officer from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.  He received his master’s degree from Syracuse University.  He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Mechanicsburg. Marty was known as a hard...

Chief Bernard G. Dugan

Chief Bernard G. Dugan

Oct 26, 2023

Chief Bernard G. Dugan, 64, of New Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 in Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp. with his loving wife and family at his side.

He was the current Chief of Police with the Annville Township Police Department and previously served as an officer and then Chief of Police with...

Gerard A. Donatucci

Gerard A. Donatucci

Oct 26, 2023

Gerard A. Donatucci (Jerry), of Mechanicsburg, born March 19, 1933, in Erie, passed into God’s hands on October 26th, 2023.

 

Born on March 19, 1933, in Erie, he was the son of the late Nicholas T. and Dora (Montagno) Donatucci. Jerry was the widower of his beloved wife of 60 years Nancy M. (Williams) Donatucci. He was also...

Patrick John Neal

Patrick John Neal

Oct 24, 2023

 

Patrick John Neal, 56, of Harrisburg, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Spring Creek Rehabilitation Center, Harrisburg.

He was a customer representative for Pepsico, Harrisburg; enjoyed watching INDY car racing, martial arts, walks on the beach and spending time with friends.

Born on July 22, 1967, he was the son of Stephen Neal of Camp...

Richard B. Ward

Richard B. Ward

Oct 24, 2023

 

Richard B. Ward, 73, of Mechanicsburg, Fairview Twp. died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital Camp Hill.

He retired from the Naval Aviation Supply Office/Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia.  Rich was an Army Veteran serving in the Accounting and Finance Corps followed by a long career with the Navy in multiple facets of Supply Logistics including development...

Robert Amadio Frizzi

Robert Amadio Frizzi

Oct 23, 2023

 

Robert Amadio Frizzi, 51, of Lemoyne died October 23, 2023 at his home.

A graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, he enjoyed watching sports, especially his Steelers and Phillies, his family, and the company of his Pitbull and Australian Shepherd, Bella and Finn.

He was born September 9, 1972 in Harrisburg to the late Dennis Paul and Brenda Jones...

Benjamin J. DeFrancesco

Benjamin J. DeFrancesco

Oct 22, 2023

Benjamin J. DeFrancesco, a Veteran of the US Armed Forces, passed away on October 22nd, 2023, at age 90. Surviving Ben is his loving wife, Rita (DiBona) DeFrancesco; his children, Nanette Mittereder (Ken), Deanna Gillespie (Michael), Benjamin DeFrancesco (Andria), Andrea Inserra (Michael), Elena DeFrancesco (Michael); and grandchildren, Alexis, Jacob, Justin, Sydney, Brooke, Christopher, Matthew, and Sara. Nothing made Ben happier...

Nathan Tyler Demmitt

Nathan Tyler Demmitt

Oct 21, 2023

 

Nathan Tyler Demmitt, 31, formerly of Newberry Twp., passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 in Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp.

He was a roofer with Latimore Roofing, Dover; attended Red Land High School where he played football and baseball; was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan; and loved his job.  But more than anything, he...

Jacquelyn L. Nowak

Jacquelyn L. Nowak

Oct 21, 2023

Jacquelyn Louise (Snyder) Nowak, 86, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Bon Secours Hospice House, Bon Air, VA. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Louise (Clark) Snyder, born on September 2, 1937 in Harrisburg.

Jackie was a graduate of Montoursville High School, going on to earn a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College,...

Richard Michael Cook

Richard Michael Cook

Oct 20, 2023

 

Richard Michael “Mike” Cook, 69, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 in Spring Creek Rehabilitation, Harrisburg.

He was retired from New York Wire, York, PA and was an avid bowler.

Mike was born in Chambersburg, PA, the son of Winifred (Forthey) Cook of New Cumberland and the late Blain Cook.  In addition to his...

Orvest Lloyd Knudsen

Orvest Lloyd Knudsen

Oct 20, 2023

 

Orvest Lloyd Knudsen, 86, formerly of  Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 in Viva Senior Living, Harrisburg.

He was a retired state worker and enjoyed walking.

Orvest was born in Goldsboro, York County, PA, the son of the late Roy and Margaret (Toomey) Knudsen.

He was the widower of Luann E. (Byerly) Knudsen and is survived by...

Sara Catherine "Kay" Flynn

Sara Catherine "Kay" Flynn

Oct 17, 2023

 

Sara C. “Kay” Flynn, 97, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Celebrations, Dillsburg. 

Kay was born on December 1, 1925 in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of the late John Ross and Marie C. (Sweeney) Simonetti.

She was a 1943 graduate of William Penn High School and received her business training at Central PA...

Dorothy Lee Stahler

Dorothy Lee Stahler

Oct 17, 2023

 

Dorothy Lee Stahler, 92, of Altamonte Springs Florida and formerly of New Cumberland, PA, went home to be with Jesus on October 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was a bookkeeper with the water company in her previous hometown of New Cumberland. She was a member of the Women’s Aglow Fellowship where she was a Past President...

Lynn Marie Helmick

Lynn Marie Helmick

Oct 16, 2023

Lynn Marie Helmick, 72, of New Cumberland, PA passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Monday, October 16, 2023. She was the daughter of the late David and Betty (McManus) Helmick, born on September 30, 1951 in Uniontown.

She was a graduate of Albert Gallatin High School, Fayette County, PA, and retired from PPL Electric Utilities after 33 years...

Jim Lang

Jim Lang

Oct 15, 2023

 

Jim Lang died at home in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Born in North Carolina on June 22, 1943, to James Hamilton Lang and Janet Ankeny Lang Smith, Jim grew up with ties to Ohio, Vermont, West Virginia and his beloved San Francisco. He and his surviving wife, Nina Elsohn, shared a love for fast cars,...

Marjorie "Marj" Ann Bicknell Shapiro

Marjorie "Marj" Ann Bicknell Shapiro

Oct 9, 2023



Marjorie Ann Bicknell Shapiro, 74, of Philadelphia, and formerly of Fairview Twp., Camp Hill died on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Thomas Jefferson Medical Center, Philadelphia.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English/Theater at Mundelein College, Chicago and a M. A, in Speech/Theater from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.

Marj was the owner and copywriter of Bicknell Creative,...

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