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Nicholas G. Otzel
Mar 21, 2026
Nicholas G. Otzel, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Hershey Medical Center with family by his side. Born in Harrisburg on February 5, 1942, he was the son of the late Nicholas A. and Pauline T. (Matjasic) Otzel. He was preceded in death by his son, Nicholas J. Otzel in 2021.
Nicholas graduated from McDevitt High...
Joan Marie (Heffelfinger) Kelly
Mar 21, 2026
Joan Marie Kelly, 73, of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 with family by her side. Born in Steelton on January 3, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Heffelfinger, Jr. and Doris Jean (Shank) Heffelfinger. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Benjamin Heffelfinger, III.
Joan enjoyed puzzlebooks and knitting. Most of all, she...
Ruth (Brubaker) Yovanovich
Mar 20, 2026
Ruth (Brubaker) Yovanovich, 96, of Mount Joy, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, March 20, 2026. Born in Mount Joy on March 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Jonas E. and Naomi (Brubaker) Brubaker. She was the widow of William Z. Yovanovich, who passed away in 2022. She was also preceded in death by...
Caroline (Borota) Donato
Mar 20, 2026
Caroline Borota Donato, 92, of Harrisburg and formerly of Steelton, passed away at Homeland Center in Harrisburg surrounded by her loving family.
Caroline was the widow of Orlando A. Donato and was preceded in death by her parents, Dusan Borota and Stanica Devic Borota.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Alexandra McFall and her husband Jack; and grandchildren Alexis McFall and...
John David Rice, Jr.
Mar 14, 2026
John David Rice, Jr., 38, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2026. Born on April 2, 1987, John was a beloved father, son, fiancé, brother, uncle, nephew and friend who will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his mother, Teri Dietrich; his stepfather, Todd Dietrich; and his father, John Rice, Sr. John was a proud...
James M. Cibort
Mar 10, 2026
James Matthew Cibort, 80, of Harrisburg, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Jim was born in Harrisburg in 1945 to Eli L. and Anna Ritrievi Cibort, and grew up in Bressler, PA. Jim was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and went to St. Mary’s Catholic School, and graduated from Central Dauphin High School in...
Christine Marie Zapcic
Mar 2, 2026
Christine Marie Zapcic, 51, of Harrisburg, passed away at home on March 2, 2026. Born in Harrisburg on June 1, 1974, she was the daughter of Thomas Zapcic, Sr. and Nancy (Harman) Zapcic.
Christine loved art of all forms- especially music and photography. She was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt who will be deeply missed.
In addition to her parents, Christine...
Karen Ann (McGill) Donley
Feb 28, 2026
Karen Ann (McGill) Donley, 78, of Dauphin, passed away on Saturday. February 28, 2026 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital with family by her side. Born in Harrisburg on February 2, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Arthur R. and Mildred (Geibe) McGill.
Karen attended Centenary United Methodist Church in Steelton. She loved playing Bingo, going to the casinos, and spending...
Joseph DeMuro, Jr.
Feb 28, 2026
Joseph DeMuro, Jr., of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on February 28, 2026. Born on April 17, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY, he then grew up on Long Island. Joe was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Vacca) DeMuro of Elmont, NY and Margate, FL.
Joe earned a BA in Economics from Brandeis University;...
Susan M. (Kamenar) LaVia
Feb 22, 2026
Susan M. (Kamenar) LaVia, 70, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Hershey Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Born in Harrisburg on June 3, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Peter S. Kamenar, Sr. and Genevieve (Breski) Kamenar. She was the devoted wife of the late John P. LaVia, who preceded her in death...
Sylvia Louise Vazquez
Feb 21, 2026
Sylvia Louise Vazquez, 44, of Lewistown, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Born in Harrisburg on August 30, 1981, she was the daughter of the late Charles Schoffstall and Harriet L. (Demmy) Beistline. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Barry Beistline; aunts Donna Signor, Louise Hare, and Linda Head;...
John S. Beck
Feb 14, 2026
John S. Beck, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at home with his caring wife of 54 years Pamilla Ann (Archer) Beck.
Born October 15, 1941 in the Bronx, NY to the late John W. and Mary (Crevar) Beck. John’s family moved to Steelton and he attended S.H.H.S. (class of 59), also a graduate from Mansfield University (class...
Raymond E. Lopatic, Sr.
Feb 14, 2026
Raymond E. Lopatic, Sr., 87, originally of Steelton , passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 with family by his side at The Woods at Cedar Run. Born in Harrisburg on September 30,1938, he was the son of the late Stanley J. Lopatic, Sr. and Doris (Govelovich) Lopatic. He was also preceded in death by his son Michael J. Lopatic...
Robert Boyd Wendt
Feb 12, 2026
Robert Boyd Wendt, 81, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Born in Sunbury, PA on October 16, 1944, he was the son of the late Paul and Clara (Sanders) Wendt. He was the loving husband of the late Olga “Renie” (Yandric) Wendt, who passed away in 2016.
Robert served his country in...
Wendell Bernard Jackson
Feb 12, 2026
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Wendell Bernard Jackson, born September 7, 1971, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, son, brother, proud veteran, and a man whose presence brought warmth and light...
Andrew G. Rafaj
Feb 11, 2026
Andrew G. Rafaj, 91, of Steelton, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Steelton on September 17, 1934, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Mikan) Rafaj. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sisters Frank, Ann, Mary, and Angeline.
Andrew was a member of Prince of Peace Roman...
Cherubina T. "Dolly" (Cortopassi) Swartz
Feb 9, 2026
Cherubina Theresa “Dolly” (Cortopassi) Swartz, 94, of Middletown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 9, 2026. Born at home on Allison Hill in Harrisburg on October 31, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Modesto and Carmella (Magnelli) Cortopassi. She was the loving wife of the late Dale M. Swartz, who passed away...
Philomena M. "Mena" (Verrecchio) Macri
Feb 7, 2026
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Philomena Marian (Verrecchio) Macri, “Mena”—loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend—passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 93.
Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on March 18, 1932, Mena was the daughter of John and Edith (Galdino) Verrecchio. She graduated from Harrisburg Catholic High School in 1950, where she met the...
James Robert Brillinger, Jr.
Feb 2, 2026
James Robert Brillinger, Jr., 52, of Harrisburg, passed away at home on Monday, February 2, 2026. Born in East Pennsboro, he was the son of James Robert Brillinger, Sr. and the late Linda Louise (Balchunas) Brillinger.
Jim was a lifelong resident of Paxtang Borough. As a youth he was a member of the Lenker Manor Swim Club Swim Team, was an...
Nancy (Blatt) Spizzirri
Jan 30, 2026
Nancy (Blatt) Spizzirri, 95, of Steelton, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born in Middletown on May 20, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John Blatt and Barbara Blatt Heicher. She was the loving wife of the late Eugene “Trapper” Spizzirri, with whom she shared 73 years of marriage until his passing...
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