Samuel B. Sackman, 94, of New Cumberland died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired Letter Carrier from the United State Post Office, New Cumberland. A WWII Army Veteran, he received the Silver Star for Bravery and two Purple Hearts. He was a graduate of Camp Hill High School....
Edward J. Bublinec, 88, passed away August 20, 2019, at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Lebanon, PA. Son of the late Stephen and Helen (Kutney) Bublinec, he was born May 31, 1931, in Natrona Heights, PA. Edward was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania and went on to serve our country in the United States Army during the Korean War....
Robert Eugene Markey, 93, of Fairview Twp., Etters, died Monday, August 19, 2019, at Normandie Ridge Senior Living Community, York. He retired as the former owner/operator of Bob's Indian Sales and Service, Etters; he was one of the last remaining founding member of the White Rose Motorcycle Club; a member of the A.M.A., District 6; the Springfield Indian Motorcycle Club;...
Paul F. Del Santo, 88, of Pittston, formerly of New Cumberland passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Timber Ridge Health Care Center, Wilkes Barre, PA. He was born on October 11, 1930 in Harrisburg and was the son of the late Robert and Carmela (Idecola) Del Santo Paul attended Catholic High and was a veteran of the Korean...
William J. Painter, 79, of Monaghan Twp., Dillsburg, and formerly of Jeanette, died Monday, August 19, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He retired as a Corrections Officer for S.C.I.C., Camp Hill; a Navy Veteran during the Cuban Missile Crisis; a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg; VFW Post 7530, Lower Allen Twp.; American Legion...
Barbara Jo (Dowhower) Hoover, 64, of Rutherford, and formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her residence. Daughter of the late Russel H. and Evelyn M. (Spahr) Dowhower, she was born on January 5, 1955 in Harrisburg. Barb was a graduate of Central Dauphin East High School (Class of ’72) and retired as an administrative...
Dorothy P. Shaffer, 87, previously of Dover died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. An artist, she enjoyed painting, riding horses with her husband, playing the organ, and the Red Hat Society. She was born April 19, 1932 in Roseville, OH to the late Clifford Peterson and Pauline Blaney. She was the widow of William...
Leo James Vas Korlis, 82, of Meshoppen died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at The Gardens of West Shore, Camp Hill. A Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a retired electrician having worked for Bendix in Montrose and Proctor and Gamble in Mehoopany. He was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church, Meshoppen, volunteering for various positions and the...
Lisa H. Leen, 57, of Lemoyne died Friday, August 16, 2019 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She was an Administrative Assistant for Spears Manufacturing, Lewisberry. A 1980 graduate of Red Land High School, she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, New Cumberland active in Choir, Bell Choir, and Stitching Sisters. She previously served on the Board of...
Doris H. Blue, 95, of The Woods at Cedar Run, Camp Hill died Friday, August 16, 2019. Doris Lorraine Haken was born in 1924 in Northumberland County to William Charles and Evelyn Booth Haken. As a young girl, Doris’s family moved to Hershey, PA where her father became a florist for the Hershey Company, and Doris developed a passion for...
Patricia R. Flowers, 76, of East Pennsboro Twp., Camp Hill, died Thursday, August 15, 2019, at her home. She retired as a Computer Specialist for Boyer and Ritter, Camp HIll. Born on April 18, 1943, in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Betty (Wendler) Wilson. Mrs. Flowers was the widow of Joseph E. Flowers....
Cathy I. Houtz, 61, of New Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 in her residence with her family by her side. She was an Accounts Receivable Representative with Aetna, Harrisburg; enjoyed bowling and cooking; and the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles and 76ers. But more than anything, she loved her family – especially her grandchildren. Cathy was born in Harrisburg...
Dale Eugene (Pap) Wetzel, of New Cumberland, PA and Millsboro, DE, passed away on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019, at his home at the age of 82. He was born in Lavelle, PA on May 28th, 1937, and was the son of the late Clarence Wetzel and Viola (Quinton) Wetzel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Audrey A. (Deckman) Kister, 84, of Marysville, died Monday, August 12, 2019 surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late George Wilbur and Viola Mae (King) Deckman, she was born on July 30, 1935 in New Cumberland. Audrey was a graduate of New Cumberland High School (’53) and went on to work for AMP, Harrisburg, as a secretary. She was...
James Robert Doughty, 90, passed away on August 6, 2019 at home in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Born in 1928 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dewey A. and Irene N. Doughty. Bob Doughty was a wonderful father and a devoted family man. He loved gardening, Ohio State football, and his many computers. He retired from...
John Charles “Jack” Rudy, 75, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp. died Monday, August 5, 2019 at Manor Care, Camp Hill. He was a retired dock worker from the former Roadway Express. A talented handyman, he enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and penny auctions. He was born in Harrisburg to the late David and Lois (Garman) Rudy. He is survived by...
Mark O. Turban, 81, of New Cumberland, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Son of the late Jacob David and Cathryn (Becker) Turban, he was born on March 9, 1938, and lived in New Cumberland his entire life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica H. Turban. Mark was a loving brother, husband and father, and is...
Nicholas “Nick” Morales, 40, of Harrisburg, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 in Harrisburg, PA. He was a contractor with Keith Lawson Construction in Harrisburg, PA. Nick was into a lot of things. He liked to play hand ball. He loved working construction and being hands on. He loved animals especially dogs. He loved going for long walks....
Richard L. “Dick” Coakley, 86, of The Villages, FL and formerly of Camp Hill, PA, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 1, 2019 in Ocala Regional Medical Center, Ocala, FL. He was the retired owner/operator of Coakley’s Restaurant, New Cumberland, PA for 38 years and was a tireless cornerstone of economic and community development efforts in downtown...
William “Bill” P. Leavens, 62, of Lewisberry, passed away at home on July 30th, surrounded by his family. Son of the late William C. and Emma (Holsinger) Leavens, he was born on November 24, 1956, in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Bill grew up in Sharpsville, PA, excelling in his athletics and academics. He earned an athletic scholarship to play football at the...