Harold R. Buchter
Nov 18, 2019
Harold R. Buchter, 84, of New Cumberland, died November 18, 2019, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Harold was the Proprietor and President of the former Colonial Beverage Distributors, Inc., Harrisburg for 23 years. He was subsequently employed by the Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg in procurement where he retired at age 59. Mr. Buchter was an Army veteran; attended Bucknell University, Lewisburg;...
Nancy L. Arter
Nov 16, 2019
Nancy L. Arter, 82, of Highland Park, Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 in Manor Care Camp Hill. She was a retired Registered Nurse with both Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp. and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. She loved animals, especially her pets. Nancy was born in Reading, PA to the late...
Jared Michael Bingaman
Nov 14, 2019
Jared Michael Bingaman of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at his home. He was a graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science. Jared worked in Information Systems for various businesses in the Harrisburg area. Born on November 29, 1992, in Harrisburg, he was the son of Jeffrey H. and Debra...
Helene Bengel
Nov 14, 2019
Helene Bengel, 70, daughter of Peter and Genevieve Hlushak of New Cumberland (both deceased), passed away on November 14, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital. She was a graduate of Trinity High School and retired from Highmark. She was kind to everyone she met, and those around her enjoyed being in her company. If she wasn't spending time with...
Rev. Dr. Bishop Howard J. Mccarney
Nov 13, 2019
Rev. Dr. Bishop Howard J. McCarney, 98, of Camp Hill, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in his residence. Bishop McCarney was born on April 11, 1921 in Sipesville, PA, the son of the late Reverend Guy E. and Ethel (Hamlen) McCarney. He was a graduate of Conshohocken High School, Gettysburg College and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg....
Louis S. Steslow
Nov 10, 2019
Louis S. Steslow, 82 of Fairview Twp., New Cumberland, died November 10, 2019 at the UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Mr. Steslow was an educator in the Cumberland Valley School District; a U.S. Air Force veteran; a member of the Holy Infant Catholic Church, Manchester and the Senior Eight Ball Pool Team at the West Shore Senior Center. Born on August 26,...
James Francis Bailey
Nov 10, 2019
James (Jim) Francis Bailey, 84, of Etters, previously of Williamsport, Mechanicsburg, and Carlisle died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at The Gardens of West Shore. Jim was born July 25, 1935 in Williamsport to the late William Y. and Mary E. (Connolly) Bailey. A Marine Corps Veteran, Jim was also a retired salesman and sales/finance manager from various car dealerships and...
William Andrew Muhlbauer
Nov 9, 2019
William A. Muhlbauer, 68, of New Cumberland died Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his home. He was a retired truck driver for Super Value and Rich Foods. He was a member of American Legion Post 143, New Cumberland and VFW Post 7530, Lower Allen Twp. He was born July 12, 1951 in Altoona to the late Andrew A. and Kathryn...
Luke Edmund Smeltz
Nov 8, 2019
Luke Edmund Smeltz, 54, of Enola went to Heaven Friday, November 8, 2019. He was at home surrounded by his family. He was a Project Manager / Soil Scientist for Skelly and Loy, Inc., Harrisburg. He was a PA Certified SEO and Certified Professional Soil Scientist. He was a member of the Brethren in Christ Church. He enjoyed spending time...
Samuel D. Triest
Nov 4, 2019
Samuel D. Triest, 90 of Etters, PA died Monday, November 4, 2019 at Lebanon VA Medical Center. A Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired machinist from TRW, Inc. He was a member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland and James A. Danner VFW Post 537, Etters. He enjoyed painting, poker, gardening, and playing the slots...
Clyde R. Rosenberger
Nov 2, 2019
Clyde R. Rosenberger, 91, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Frey Village, Middletown. He was a retired Foreman with the former Presco International, New Cumberland and enjoyed playing horseshoes and baseball and was an avid bowler. Clyde was born in Waynesboro, PA to the late Clyde E. and Margaret E. (Hoover) Rosenberger. In addition...
Marlene Susanne Kohr
Oct 31, 2019
Marlene Susanne Kohr, 71, of New Cumberland died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at home with family by her side. A retired teacher, she enjoyed reading, giving, helping other people, traveling to see new things and places, and especially enjoyed teaching her grandchildren. She was born January 19, 1948 in Mechanicsburg to the late Marlyn E. and Mary J. (Tevak) Moore....
Rev. Harold E. Crosby
Oct 20, 2019
Harold E. Crosby, who lived to be 103, joined the Church Triumphant on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Harold was born September 29, 1916 in McKeesport, PA to William Henry and Mary Anna Crosby. Harold was the third of five children, and last survivor of 35 cousins. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children,...
Thomas Felix Long
Oct 19, 2019
Thomas Felix Long, 88, of Silver Spring Twp., Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Homeland Center, Harrisburg. He was born on September 30, 1931, in Benton County, AR, the son of the late Felix (Kansas) and Lila Shelton Long (Colorado). Tom went to elementary school in Huntsville, Madison County, AR. He was a graduate of Wheaton High School, Wheaton,...
Walter N. Peechatka
Oct 19, 2019
Walter N. (Walt) Peechatka, 80, of Lower Allen Township, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis at Temple University Hospital Medical Center, Philadelphia. He retired as the C.E.O. of PennAg Industries Association, Harrisburg and was formerly the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a Lobbyist and Governmental Affairs Consultant for Versant Strategies, Harrisburg. Born in East...
Margaret Z. Deck
Oct 18, 2019
Margaret Z. Deck, age 100, of Bethany Village, Lower Allen Twp., and formerly of Mechanicsburg, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Village. She was an elementary school teacher retired from the West Shore School District. Born on August 17, 1919 in Hummelstown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond W. and Harriet (Krause) Zeiters. Mrs. Deck was the...
George E. Hamburg, Iii
Oct 16, 2019
George E. Hamburg, III, 78, of Mechanicsburg, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He retired as Superintendent of Postal Operations from USPS, New Cumberland and also retired from PNC Bank. He was an active member of Shiremanstown United Methodist Church; Lowther Manor Lodge 781 F&AM, Lewisberry; Zembo Shrine (Circus Chairman); and Past Boss Clown for...
Harold "Bud" Geedy, Sr.
Oct 14, 2019
Harold “Bud” Geedy, Sr., 83, of Dover, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. Son of the late Glen and Mae (Smith) Geedy, he was born on June 7, 1936 in Port Royal, Juniata County. Bud was a trucker for most of his life; he most recently drove for Motor Freight Express, York. He was an Army National Guardsman, and...
James R. "Jimmy" Wertz, Jr.
Oct 14, 2019
James R. “Jimmy” Wertz, Jr. 67, of Lemoyne died Monday, October 14, 2019 at his home. He worked for Acer Paving, Mechanicsburg. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, the beach and mountains, and spending time with close friends. He was a member of The Fifth Ward Republican Club, Steelton; American Legion Post 974, New Cumberland; Lower Allen VFW Post 7530;...
Thomas M. Minchin
Oct 9, 2019
Thomas (Tom) M. Minchin, 72, of Harrisburg passed away on Wednesday morning at Hershey Medical Center. Born on June 29,1947 in Manhattan, NY to the late Michael J. Minchin and Margaret T. (Burke) Minchin. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Minchin Holton. Tom was a graduate of Xaverian High School, Brooklyn, NY. Tom served as Class...