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Richard E. "Rick" Bazdar

Richard E. "Rick" Bazdar

Jun 2, 2026

Richard Eli Bazdar, of Oberlin, died Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at home. He was born November 6, 1948 in Harrisburg, the son of Joseph and Betty Bazdar. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Bonnet, his sister Kay Eppinger, step-son Alden Wenger (Jenn Grant), “chosen” daughter Mangau, seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife...

William N. "Whiz" Husic

William N. "Whiz" Husic

Jun 2, 2026

William Nicholas “Whiz” Husic, Sr., 97, of Steelton, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Homeland Center. Born on September 2, 1928 in Steelton, he was the son of the late Michael and Agnes (Caiznar) Husic. He was the husband of the late Frances (Zupanovic) Husic, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage until her death in 2016....

Carol A Mastervich

Carol A Mastervich

May 31, 2026

Carol A. Latz Mastervich, 78 of Hanover died Sunday, May 31, 2026 in the Village at Utz Terrace, Hanover.

She was a retired Registered Nurse and member of The Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 552. She loved spending time with her family and attending her grandchildren's extra-curricular activities.

Carol was the daughter of the late Warren & Mary Latz and was...

Joseph Paul Egresits

Joseph Paul Egresits

May 25, 2026

Joseph Paul Egresits 82, of Harrisburg, went to his heavenly home on Monday, May 25, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Thursday June 4 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 6150 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg. Following mass, burial will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with military honors at 1:00pm. Visitation will be immediately...

Dorothy Krnjaich

Dorothy Krnjaich

May 24, 2026

Dorothy Krnjaich, 92, of Steelton, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Middletown Home. Born in Harrisburg on March 16, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Veronica Krnjaich.

Dorothy graduated from Swatara High School with the class of 1952. She retired from the PA Department of Labor & Industry after a long and rewarding career. She...

Mary (Ortega) Negrete

Mary (Ortega) Negrete

May 18, 2026

Mary (Ortega) Negrete, 103, of Lewes, DE and formerly of Steelton, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born in Brownsville, TX, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas Ortega and Santos Villagas. She was the loving wife of the late Jose Negrete. She was also preceded in death by eight of her nine siblings.

Mary spent most of...

Louise M. Kostelac

Louise M. Kostelac

May 11, 2026

Louise Barbush Kostelac, born August 23, 1930, passed away on May 11, 2026. She was predeceased in 2016 by her beloved husband of 63 years, Joseph M. Kostelac, Jr.

Her greatest passion was her family. Louise is survived by her two grateful children Camille Kostelac-Cherry, Esq. (Hon. John F. Cherry) and Joseph M. Kostelac III (Dr. Pauline Kostelac), three cherished...

Ellie Jane Mohn

Ellie Jane Mohn

May 11, 2026

Ellie Jane Mohn, 22, of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital. Born in Harrisburg on September 16, 2003, she was the daughter of James Michael and Pamala Sue (Hechler) Mohn.

Ellie loved all animals, especially her dogs Willow and Romeo. She worked for PetSmart until receiving her dream job as a Veterinary Assistant with...

Leo Patrick Duffy

Leo Patrick Duffy

May 10, 2026

Leo P. Duffy, the first Assistant Secretary for the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management, died on Sunday in Mechanicsburg, PA. He was 97.

Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1991, under Energy Secretary James D. Watkins, Duffy was asked to lead the effort to fix the “environmentally scarred nuclear weapons production complex,” creating a new...

Janis Mae (Koup) Aiken

Janis Mae (Koup) Aiken

May 8, 2026

Janis Mae (Koup) Aiken, 88, of Oberlin, passed away at home on Friday, May 8, 2026. Born in Penbrook on January 12, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Mildred B. (Fasolt) Koup. She was the widow of the late George A. Aiken, who preceded her in death in 2010. She was also preceded in death...

Vivian Lou (Calhoun) Brashears

Vivian Lou (Calhoun) Brashears

May 6, 2026

Vivian Lou (Calhoun) Brashears, of Middletown and formerly of Steelton, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born in Steelton on September 9, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Vivian (Vaughn) Calhoun. She was the widow of Charles H. Brashears, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1976. She was also preceded in death...

Doris N. (Keiter) McCreary

Doris N. (Keiter) McCreary

May 4, 2026

Doris Nell (Keiter) McCreary, 83, of Harrisburg passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Capital Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Born in Steelton on August 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Hewitt Clyde Myers Keiter and Doris Prowell (Fortney) Keiter. She was the widow of the late Lester Ervin McCreary, Sr., who preceded her in death in...

Brian K. Banks

Brian K. Banks

Apr 29, 2026

Brian K. Banks, 65, of Rutherford, passed away at home on April 29, 2026 after a courageous fight with cancer.

Brian was a good, kind man who was loved by many and had a heart of gold. He was most happy hunting in the woods, going to various hunting camps, and having a beer with friends. He loved his family foremost...

Joan Marie (Scott) Wenrich

Joan Marie (Scott) Wenrich

Apr 26, 2026

Joan Marie Wenrich, 79, of Mechanicsburg, died on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the VibraLife Rehabilitation Center in Mechanicsburg. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Scott. Joan is survived by her husband, Rev. Dr. Alan C. Wenrich, her daughter Melinda Bialousz and her husband Michael, her granddaughter Lily Grace, her sister Cecilia Wampler of York, and...

James G. Cassatt, Jr.

James G. Cassatt, Jr.

Apr 19, 2026

James G. Cassatt, 62, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at his home on April 19, 2026. Born on June 1, 1963, he was the beloved son of the late James and Jacqueline Cassatt of the West Side of Steelton.

James is survived by his devoted companion of 11 years, Kathy Shover; his daughter, Meggan Schorn; his son, Matthew Cassatt; his brother,...

Irene B. (Tudic) Smith

Irene B. (Tudic) Smith

Apr 16, 2026

Irene B. (Tudic) Smith, 93, of Harrisburg, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Homeland Center. Born in Harrisburg on December 4, 2026, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Maljan) Tudic. She was the loving wife of the late Harry G. Smith who preceded her in death in 2015. She was also preceded in death...

Andrew James Mahalchick

Andrew James Mahalchick

Apr 10, 2026

Andrew James “Andy” Mahalchick, 64, of Steelton, passed away on Friday, April 10th, 2026 at UPMC West Shore Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Harrisburg March 5, 1962, he was the son of the late Andrew and Dorothy (Sieb) Mahalchick. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Steven Mahalchick in 2025.

Andy dedicated his life to public...

Cynthia A. (Smith) Williams

Cynthia A. (Smith) Williams

Apr 4, 2026

Cynthia A. (Smith) Williams, 69, of Enola, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Homeland Center with family by her side. Born in Frederick, MD on October 8, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Arlie and Thelma (Malo) Smith.

Cynthia loved all animals and especially loved going for walks with her dog. She also enjoyed going to lunch...

Harry M. Young

Harry M. Young

Apr 4, 2026

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Harry Minsker Young, 94, of Lakeland, FL and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his apartment in Lakeland, FL. Born in Penbrook, PA on March 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Reuben and Miriam (Minsker) Young. He was the loving husband of...

Vickie A. Zehring

Vickie A. Zehring

Apr 4, 2026

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Vickie A. Zehring, 69, of Boiling Springs, died Saturday, April 4, 2026 in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

She was a member of BHCA-Basset Hound Club of America.

Vickie bred, raised and showed Basset Hounds. She enjoyed traveling, cruising, gardening and spending time with her family.

Vickie is survived by her loving husband, Fred W. Zehring three daughters, Angela V. Zehring,...