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.

Sharon Lee Weaver

Sharon Lee Weaver

Oct 5, 2023

 

Sharon Lee Weaver, 80, of Lewisberry, died Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She retired as a contract analyst at the Commonwealth of PA, Dept. of Labor and Industry, Harrisburg. She was a member of Quickel Evangelical Lutheran Church, York, and the Ickesburg Lions Club. Sharon enjoyed crocheting, reading, and being an eccentric...

Steven R. Bock

Steven R. Bock

Oct 5, 2023

 

Steven R. Bock, 65, of Camp Hill, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in his residence with his loving wife at his side following a long courageous nine-year battle with cancer.

He was an electrician with the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Electrical Services, Harrisburg; a member of IBEW Local 143, Harrisburg, Sons of the American Legion Post...

Francis Eugene Myers

Francis Eugene Myers

Oct 5, 2023

 

Francis Eugene Myers, 79, of Lewisberry, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5th at home surrounded by his loving family.

Francis was born in Goldsboro to the late Reed and Mabel Myers.  He was a member of Eberly’s Mill Church of God, a 1962 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, a life member of Fairview Township Fire Company and...

George Edwin Jefferies III, M.D.

George Edwin Jefferies III, M.D.

Oct 2, 2023

Dr. George Edwin Jefferies III, 80, of New Cumberland, passed away on the morning of Monday, October 2, 2023 at Capitol Rehab & Healthcare Center, Harrisburg. Born on December 15, 1942 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late George E. and Mary (Chubb) Jefferies.

George was a graduate of Central Dauphin High School (Class of 1960) and would...

Revena M. Swope

Revena M. Swope

Oct 1, 2023

 

Revena M. (Knoble) Swope, 84, of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill.

She was born in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late John Anthony and Revena (Thompson) Knoble and was the widow of Thomas Swope.

She is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren including Roman Wright, Aria Revena Taylor,...

Joan R. Sturgis

Joan R. Sturgis

Sep 28, 2023

 

Joan R. Sturgis, 83, of Suffolk, VA, formerly of New Cumberland, PA, died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Lake Prince Woods Retirement Community, Suffolk, VA.

She was born October 4, 1939 in Camden, NJ to the late Wilmer D. and Ruth E. (Middleton) Blades.  She was a National Honor Society member and an honors graduate of Woodrow Wilson High...

Thomas H. "Big Daddy" Pechart

Thomas H. "Big Daddy" Pechart

Sep 28, 2023



Thomas H. “Big Daddy” Pechart, 66, of Dover passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Tom was a Snowcat Groomsman for Roundtop Mountain Resort.  He was well known for his favorite saying: “Every Day is a Good Day, Brother!”  He enjoyed spending time with his family the most....

Robert H.C. Lisse

Robert H.C. Lisse

Sep 26, 2023

 

Robert H. C. Lisse, 95, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in Viva Senior Living, Harrisburg.

Bob was born in Harrisburg, PA, the son of the late Karl and Maude (Daniels) Lisse.  He was a retired Principal at the New Cumberland Junior High School, West Shore School District with more than 32 years of...

William W. Nelson

William W. Nelson

Sep 26, 2023

William W. Nelson, age 90, died peacefully at his home in Camp Hill on September 26 with his family at his side.

Bill was a graduate of Lititz High School; born in Elm, PA on April 25, 1933 to the late William K. and Mary B. (Weber) Nelson. He was married to Eleanor (Steffy) Nelson, his high school sweetheart, for...

Marla Irene Wooditch

Marla Irene Wooditch

Sep 25, 2023

 

Marla Irene Wooditch, 70, of New Cumberland died Monday, September 25, 2023 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg.

She worked many years as a Bartender and Server at Gullifty's, The Jolly Coppersmith, Cumberland Tavern, Coach's Corner & Carnahans restaurant.  Most recently she worked for Driveline Merchandising.  She enjoyed baking, scrabble, and puzzles. A loving and wonderful mother & grandmother,...

Staff Sergeant John R. Henninger, Jr.

Staff Sergeant John R. Henninger, Jr.

Sep 24, 2023

 

Staff Sergeant John R. Henninger, Sr., US Army, Ret., 78, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Harrisburg and Colorado Springs, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 in UPMC West Shore Hospital, Hampden Twp.

In addition to his military career, John was a well-known Master Floorcovering Installer for more than 40 years. He spent his career teaching others his craft in...

Kenneth D. Wickham

Kenneth D. Wickham

Sep 24, 2023

Kenneth D. Wickham, 94, formerly of Enola, passed away on the morning of Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg. He was the son of the late William G. and Ruth E. (Sorn) Wickham, born on July 19, 1929 in Cleveland.

Ken was born and raised in Cuyahoga County, OH, graduating from John Adams High School (Class of 1947)....

Kristy Kay Werner

Kristy Kay Werner

Sep 24, 2023

 

Kristy Kay (Deckman) Werner, 67, of Mechanicsburg died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at VibraLife in Mechanicsburg after recent health struggles. 

A 1973 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School, she was a retired Proof Operator at Pennsylvania State Bank and prior to that, worked at PNC Bank for many years.  She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Lemoyne. ...

Curtis Eugene Nissly

Curtis Eugene Nissly

Sep 23, 2023

 

CURTIS EUGENE NISSLY (57) of Weeki Wachee, Florida passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

He was born in Upland, California on January 4, 1966 and raised in Africa (Kenya and Zambia) where he graduated from Rift Valley Academy in 1985. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in 1985. After serving his country in...

Linda A. Modica

Linda A. Modica

Sep 21, 2023

Linda A. Modica, 76, of Harrisburg, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital, Lower Paxton Township. Born on November 3, 1946 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late S.C. and Caroline (Gordineer) Modica.

Linda was a graduate of Central Dauphin High School and retired from the PA Department of Revenue, Harrisburg. She also...

Candy McDaniel

Candy McDaniel

Sep 20, 2023

Merry "Candy" McDaniel, 79, of Camp Hill, PA, passed away on September 20, 2023. She was born on August 10, 1944, in California and then grew up in Texas.

Candy was a talented artist, specializing in painting and stained glass. She also had a passion for collecting Scherenschnitte, a form of paper cutting art. She showcased her talent as a...

Diane C. Brokenshire

Diane C. Brokenshire

Sep 18, 2023

 

Diane C. Brokenshire, of New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 in Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg.

She was a retired manager with AT&T and a graduate of Muhlenberg High School, Muhlenberg, PA and Goucher College, Towson, MD.  She was an active member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Camp Hill where she served on various committees and established the...

Elizabeth L. Walton

Elizabeth L. Walton

Sep 17, 2023

 

Elizabeth L. Walton, 68, of Lower Allen Twp., New Cumberland, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer, at home with her husband and daughter at her side.

Betsy retired as a clerk for the Commonwealth of PA, Office of the Comptroller.

Born on September 20, 1954, in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Kathleen...

Boyd J. Quigley

Boyd J. Quigley

Sep 16, 2023

 

Boyd J. Quigley, 91, of Camp Hill, died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp.

He retired from E.I. Dupont, Camp Hill, as a Cable Assembly and Purchasing Supervisor. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland, and a member of the Keystone Capital Chorus.

Born on December 19,...

John G. Hanna, Jr.

John G. Hanna, Jr.

Sep 16, 2023

John G. Hanna Jr. 95, of the Church of God Home, Carlisle, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at his residence.

He retired as a commercial loan officer for the former Dauphin Deposit Bank, Harrisburg; a member of VFW Post 6704, Mechanicsburg, American Legion Post 109, Mechanicsburg, and a 50 year member of Masonic Lodge #302, (Mechanicsburg)....

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