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Anthony Polito
Sep 12, 2023
Anthony Christopher Tony Polito, 72, of Harrisburg, passed away at UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital with family by his side on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Joseph and Julia (Criescenzi)Polito. Tony served as a Seargent in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was known as a sports guy,...
Phyllis Shepley
Sep 12, 2023
Phyllis Mary Shepley, 91, of Harrisburg, passed away on September 12, 2023 in Columbia Cottage Linglestown. She was born October 3, 1931 in Verdilla, Snyder County, PA to the late John Bigelow Crissman and Myrtle Mae Treaster Crissman, the youngest of eleven children. Phyllis graduated from Selinsgrove High School in 1949. She then went on to work for Bell of...
Helen Kapac
Sep 8, 2023
Helen Zarkovich Kapac, 95, of Steelton, died Friday, September 8, 2023 in Hospice of Chiefland, Florida. She was a retired Secretary for Rupp and Bayer Insurance Agency, Steelton and a member of St. Nicholas Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, Oberlin, the Circle of Serbian Sisters and the Serbian National Federation Lodge #37. Helen was the daughter of the late Milan and...
John Gajdek
Sep 5, 2023
John Joseph Gajdek, III, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away at The Gardens of Blue Ridge on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late John Joseph Gajdek, II and Mary (Govelovich) Gajdek. John was raised Catholic and attended PA School for the Deaf in Philadelphia. He worked as an upholsterer for both Rayco Auto...
Valerie Robson West
Aug 28, 2023
Valerie Lynn Robson West, 46, of Swatara Twp. died Monday, August 28, 2023, in her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward L. Robson Jr. and is survived by her mother, Lucy Keller Robson; one son, Andre West; one daughter, Alyssa Jacobs; one sister; Rita Rudy and husband Jerry; one brother; Edward L. Robson III; two grandchildren,...
Patricia Davis
Aug 27, 2023
Patricia A. (Lankiewicz) Davis, 73, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born January 6, 1950, she was raised in Middletown and resided for many years in Hummelstown. Pat was the youngest daughter of the late Anthony J. and Jeanette (Romanelli) Lankiewicz. She attended Seven Sorrows BVM School and graduated from Bishop McDevitt in 1968. She was...
Aurelio Rossi
Aug 22, 2023
Aurelio “Harp” Rossi, 99, of Enhaut, PA passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Services will be scheduled at a later date. He is survived by his loving and devoted Daughter Saundra Rossi. They shared a very unique and loving relationship, and they both felt extremely Blessed to have each other. He is also survived by one Brother Louis Rossi, two...
Mary Elizabeth Dormer
Aug 17, 2023
Mary E. Dormer, 88, of Bressler, died on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital, after a short illness. She was a Charter Member of Bressler Bible Church and worked for the State of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. She was a great storyteller and loved to bake her favorite cookies. She loved spending time on the Susquehanna River boating and swimming....
Edward Siegfried
Aug 17, 2023
Edward J. Siegfried, Sr., 85, of Harrisburg, PA, entered God's Kingdom on August 17, 2023. He was born on September 9th, 1937, preceded in death by parents, William F. Siegfried, Sr., and Elizabeth Rollason Siegfried Keim; brothers, William Siegfried, Jr., Walter Siegfried, and Eugene Siegfried; and sisters, Laura Lingle, Elizabeth Settino, Elaine Ortenzio, and Alice Page. To honor his life...
Margaret Blanch
Aug 13, 2023
Margaret E. Fries Blanch, 78, of Steelton, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was a retired I.C. Technician for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Department of General Services, with over 30 years of service. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with friends, including Shirley, Kathy E., Cathy R., LeighBeth,...
Marie Sassani
Aug 11, 2023
Marie (Posipanko) Sassani passed away August 11,2023. Born December 8, 1933 in Mt. Carmel, PA. She graduated from Mt. Carmel High School, Class of 1951. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Michael, a son, David, and a daughter, Carol. She is survived by a son, Stephen; three daughters; Diane, Louise (Scott) Steck, and Lisa; three grandsons; Michael, Daniel...
Joan Fenice
Aug 8, 2023
Joan Semic Fenice (80), of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed peacefully at home with her children by her side on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Joan was born in Harrisburg, PA on January 26, 1943 to George and Mary (Pohner) Semic. She graduated from Steelton-Highspire High School, class of 1960. After graduating, Joan worked with her parents who owned Boulevard Market on Jonestown...
Nancy Brunner
Aug 6, 2023
Nancy R. Rennard Brunner, 93, formerly of Enhaut, died Sunday, August 6, 2023 in the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. She was a former Executive Secretary for TRW, Harrisburg; retired Secretary for Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Steelton, where she was a member for 70 years. Nancy was a member of Harrisburg Chapter 552 - Order of Eastern Star and was Past Worthy...
Orion Bekelja
Aug 6, 2023
Orion Anthony Bekelja, 28, of Bressler, Pennsylvania tragically passed away on August 6th,, 2023. Orion was born on November 27th, 1994 to Richard Bekelja, Jr. and Anita Day (Alwine) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Orion attended Prince of Peace Catholic School through Eighth Grade and Graduated from Central Dauphin East High School. He enjoyed being active at all times whether that was...
Cynthia Adams
Aug 5, 2023
Cynthia A. Adams, 68, of Steelton, died Saturday August 5, 2023 in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was a cleaning lady for Pfaff Cleaning Service. Cynthia was the daughter of the late James and Lily Keefer, was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Keefer and her companion, Harry Roller Jr. She is survived by one daughter, Amanda Adams-Malseed and husband,...
Michael Lavia
Aug 4, 2023
Michael A. LaVia, 72, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Chambers Hill, Swatara Twp., died Friday, August 4, 2023 in his home. He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War; retired Director of Information Technology for Harsco Steel Corp., Harrisburg; and a member of St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, Swatara Twp. He was a former Scout Master...
Charles Fisher Sr.
Jul 26, 2023
Charles M. Fisher Sr.,70, of Harrisburg, died Wednesday, July 26,2023 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired driver for Waste Management Inc. and a member of Middletown Hunters and Anglers Club. Charles was the widower of Bonita Evans Fisher and is survived by one daughter, Patricia Keefer and husband Franklin, two sons; Charles M. Fisher Jr....
Jeffrey Carlson
Jul 18, 2023
Jeffrey Carl Carlson of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 2/28/49 - 7/18/23 Jeff was the beloved husband of the late Judy Koch Carlson of Harrisburg, PA and the son of Herbert and Jean Carlson of New Britain, Connecticut. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Benach, his brother-in-law, Jorge Benach, niece Marta Benach, and nieces Ava and Mona Benach and their children Paloma,...
E. Lorraine Swope
Jul 18, 2023
E. Lorraine Swope entered into eternal rest at her home on July 18, 2023 at the age of 89. Lorraine was born on September 2, 1933 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Edith Hoffman, and her husband Edward Swope. She is survived by her four children; Edward Swope (wife Judy), Donna Kelly (husband...
Susan Middleton
Jul 15, 2023
Susan M. Middleton, 65, of Lenker Manor, Swatara Twp., died Saturday, July 15, 2023 in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was a retired Contract Specialist at the Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Mechanicsburg, a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School Class of 1975, a graduate of both Harrisburg Area Community College and Penn State University, Harrisburg. She was a member of...
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