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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.
Charles R. "Charlie" Ruhl
Sep 28, 2025
Charles R. "Charlie" Ruhl, 69, of Camp Hill, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. Born on September 18, 1956, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Charles and Frances (Benoit) Ruhl.
Charlie grew up in Harrisburg and proudly graduated from Central Dauphin East High School in 1974. He furthered his...
Bruce S. Wagner
Sep 28, 2025
Bruce S. Wagner, 94, formerly of Enola, PA, and more recently of the Essex House in Lemoyne, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. He was born on August 5, 1931, in Summerdale, to the late Bruce E. Wagner and Mildred C. (Foltz) Kraly.
Bruce attended the former Enola High School and would remain in...
Anita (Friedman) McFadden
Sep 26, 2025
Anita (Friedman) McFadden, 83, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Born on January 14, 1942, in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Zoltan “Ace” and Lillian (Perlin) Friedman. A graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School in Charleston, WV, Anita built a career as a...
Richard H. Strawser
Sep 25, 2025
Richard H. Strawser, 82, of Hummelstown, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg. Born on November 11, 1942, in Sunbury, he was the son of the late Frank and Carrie (Cope) Strawser.
A 1961 graduate of East Juniata High School, Richard remained in Juniata County until his mid-twenties before settling in the suburban Harrisburg...
Rick McDade
Sep 23, 2025
Robert “Rick” Alexander McDade, 72, of Etters, PA, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. He was the son of the late Dorothy Eshelby (Mike) and the late Robert B. McDade, born on November 22, 1952, in Morgantown, WV.
Rick is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Tina; a daughter and son, Kelly Jo McDade and Robert A....
Helen Taylor Keller
Sep 19, 2025
Helen Taylor Keller, 76, of Harrisburg, PA, formerly of Lonaconing, MD, passed away on September 19, 2025 at Hershey Medical Center due to complications related to thyroid cancer. She was born October 3, 1948, in Frostburg, MD, to the late Charles and Margaret (Robertson) Taylor.
Helen graduated Valley High School in 1966. She returned to post-secondary education in 1986 and graduated...
William Charles Fryer
Sep 17, 2025
William Charles Fryer, 73, also known as Bill, of Camp hill, PA passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at home with loved ones. Born on May 21, 1952, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, to the late Phillip Frank and Evelyn (Herman) Fryer. Bill lived a life filled with love, and a deep appreciation for his family.
Bill was known for his hard...
Erwin H. Pepmeier, Jr.
Sep 16, 2025
Erwin Herman Pepmeier, Jr.—better known as “Pep”—passed away at home on September 16, 2025, holding the hand of Margaret, his wife of 72 years. Born on June 6, 1932, in Aylett, VA he was the son of the late Gladys (Dyson) and Erwin H. Pepmeier, Sr.
Pep's long life of 93 years was rooted in faith, service, and devotion to his...
Samantha Lynn Fields
Sep 15, 2025
Samantha Lynn Fields, 38, of Marysville, was taken from this world all too soon on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Sam grew up in Wormleysburg, attending schools in the West Shore School District before transferring to Susquenita High School, where she finished her public education. She later pursued coursework at the University of Phoenix and Southern New Hampshire University, earning her associate...
James Lutz
Sep 15, 2025
James “Jim” Lutz, 88, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away from this life on Monday, September 15, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 27, 1936, to George and Anna Lutz in Williamstown.
After graduating from Williamstown High School, Jim enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Navy, spending time on the high seas aboard the aircraft...
Joseph Anthony Suders
Sep 15, 2025
Joseph Anthony Suders, 66, of Etters, PA, passed away on September 15, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center. He was born on February 2, 1959, in Altoona, PA, to the late Richard and Clementine (DeCarlo) Suders. He served his country in the United States Army from 1978 until 1997, followed by a long career with PEMA and FEMA as a Senior...
Lora "K Bird" Bogdan
Sep 14, 2025
Lora “K Bird” Bogdan, 85, of New Cumberland, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Sunday, September 14, 2025. She was born on October 13, 1939, in Knoxville, TN, to the late James Leonard and Carolyn (Miracle) Bingham.
Kay graduated from Pineville High School in Pineville, KY, and would go on to attend Eastern Kentucky University.
Most knew...
Brandon L. Rudy
Sep 12, 2025
Brandon Lee Rudy, 28, of Camp Hill, PA, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, with his family by his side. He was the son of Bonita (Cobaugh) and the late Lester D. Rudy III, born on September 25, 1996, in Harrisburg.
Brandon was a 2015 graduate of Susquehanna Township High School and would go on to work in retail at...
Edward W. Hurst
Sep 12, 2025
Edward W. Hurst, 85, of New Cumberland, Fairview Twp., passed away peacefully Friday, September 12, 2025, at Arden Courts of Susquehanna, Harrisburg.
A 1958 graduate of Pottsville High School, he was a retired Switching Equipment Technician from Verizon Telephone Company, Harrisburg. A sailor in the United States Navy, Edward served as a Radioman on the USS Jonas Ingram during the early...
Betsy Noel (Frantz) Pinciaro
Sep 12, 2025
Betsy Noel (Frantz) Pinciaro, 61, of New Cumberland, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025.
A graduate of Red Land High School, she was a dental hygienist before going on to work for Delta Dental. She retired from there after 20 years as a claims supervisor. She and her husband, Bob, were members of Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church, Lewisberry,...
Robert J. Markel
Sep 12, 2025
Robert J. Markel, 83, of New Cumberland passed from this life on Friday, September 12, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born January 12, 1942 in York, PA to the late John B. Markel and Marcella M. (Shearer) Markel. He was preceded in death by his sister Barbara Markel.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann (Miller) Markel;...
William H. Martin, Jr.
Sep 11, 2025
William H. Martin, Jr. 65 of Pine Grove, formerly of Camp Hill died September 11, 2025.
A graduate of Cumberland Valley High School, he was a self-employed tile contractor. Bill was a member of Suedberg Church of God, Pine Grove. He loved animals, especially cats, taking walks in the woods, hunting, fishing, writing, and reading.
He was born June 14, 1960 in...
Linda Sue Nye
Sep 8, 2025
Linda Sue Nye, 65, of New Cumberland, Lower Allen Twp. died Monday, September 8, 2025 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill.
She worked for Carter Concessions and House of Ice Cream for many years, along with Messiah College, and John Gross and Company in food service and catering. She was the owner of Innovative Concessions. Linda taught Ballroom...
Ralph Joseph Dolbin
Sep 8, 2025
Ralph Joseph Dolbin, 90, of Mechanicsburg died Monday, September 8, 2025 at his home.
Joe was a 1953 graduate of William Penn High School, Harrisburg and 1956 graduate of Thaddeus Stevens Trade School in Lancaster. An Army Veteran of the Korean War Era, he was a retired Electrician from Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Steelton. He was a member of Aldersgate United...
Lon C. Smith
Sep 6, 2025
Lon C. Smith, 72, of Camp Hill, passed away at home on the morning of Saturday, September 6, 2025, with family by his side. Born on November 1, 1952, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Lon C. Smith and Dorothy (Turruiviate) Gautier.
Lon proudly served in the U.S. Army before starting his painting career and then later in...
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