Obituaries

Jul 29, 2024

Donald E. Schreiber II, 69, of Harrisburg, died Monday, July 29, 2024 in his home. He was the son of the late Donald E. and Joanne Landis Schreiber and is survived by three sisters, Dona Karen Miller, Candace Schreiber and Deborah Schreiber; one brother, Corey Schreiber; and several nieces and nephews. All arrangements and services will be held at the...

Jul 28, 2024

Elizabeth J. Gustin Cerjanic, 95, of Steelton died Sunday, July 28, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving children. She was a housewife, devoted mother and loving grandmother, as well as a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton. Betty was the daughter of the late John and Mary Hren Gustin and the widow of Joseph A....

Jul 27, 2024

John S. Herigan, Sr., 89, of Middletown, entered into eternal rest on July 27, 2024 at Oak Hill Village, Middletown. John was born May 16, 1935; he was the son of the late John H. and Susan Herigan of Steelton, PA. John is survived by the love of his life, Margaret, with whom he enjoyed 63 years of marriage; son,...

Jul 25, 2024

Elizabeth Mehaffie Hayes, aged 84, passed away on July 25, 2024. She was a beloved friend, mother, wife, grand, and great- grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Elizabeth was born on August 15, 1939 in Philadelphia, but spent most of her childhood in Seaford, Delaware. Upon leaving the nest, Elizabeth moved to New Jersey to...

Jul 23, 2024

Willard D. "Woody" Woods, age 97, born October 19, 1926 in Wormleysburg, PA to Willard M. Woods and Elizabeth (Snavely) Woods passed away on July 23, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan (Stamm) and 6 siblings. He was a graduate of John Harris High School, Class of 1945, and served in the U.S. Army during Wold...

Jul 20, 2024

M. Audean Bryan, 73, of Royalton passed away at home on July 20,2024. Born in Greensburg, PA, she was raised by the late Cloyd and Muriel (Smith) Hostetler. She was the loving wife of Dennis R. Bryan with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. Audean was an active member of Stevens Hill Church of the Brethren in Elizabethtown, PA....

Jul 19, 2024

Dennis C. “Denny” Heefner, 76, of Steelton, passed away at home on Friday, July 19, 2024. Born in Steelton, he was the son of the late Raymond A. Heefner, Sr. and Adeline I. (Leo) Heefner. Denny was a lifelong Steeltonian and he was very proud of his hometown. He graduated in 1965 from Steelton-Highspire High School. He served on Steelton...

Jul 18, 2024

Richard Joseph DiMuccio, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away at Newport Medical Center, Newport, TN, on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Born in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late James and Philomena (Mingione) DiMuccio. He was the loving husband of Carol (Riccio) DiMuccio, with whom he shared 21 years of marriage. Richard served in the US Air Force...

Jul 18, 2024

Victor J. Handley, 80, of Steelton, died Thursday, July 18, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired machinist for Harrisburg Steel Corp. and a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton. Vic was the son of the late Gilbert and Rose Olsavsky Handley and is survived by his loving wife of 59...

Jul 17, 2024

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Mary Elizabeth (Snyder) Stadler, 82, of Middletown, passed away at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Born in Brandywine, WV, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Louise (Hively) Snyder. She was the loving wife of the late Ronald H. Stadler, who passed in 2005. Mary worked as an accountant,...

Jul 16, 2024

Matthew P. Slabonik, 59, of Lawnton, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital, Lower Paxton Twp. He was a highway construction employee for New Enterprise Co. and former owner and operator of BWB Demolition Co. He was a member of St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, Swatara Twp. and Blue Ridge Gun Club. Matt was the son...

Jul 14, 2024

Benjamin R. Whittington, 85, of Palmyra, died at Traditions Hershey on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Benjamin L. and Louise (Parthemore) Whittington. He was the loving husband of the late Beverly A. (Hilmer) Whittington. Benjamin was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Steelton. He worked as an Electronics Technician for...

Jul 12, 2024

Kevin E. Duffin, 67, of Highspire, passed away at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital in East Norriton Township on Friday, July 12, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Herman Duffin and Jean Givens. Kevin was a handy man enjoyed working with his hands. He worked as an HVAC repairman. Kevin is survived by his children Kelly...

Jul 9, 2024

Edward James “Eddie” Gassert, II, 66, of Highspire, died at home surrounded by family on Tuesday July 9, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Edward James and Anna “Claire” (Doyle) Gassert. He was the loving husband of Joanne (Kamplin) Gassert, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage. Eddie loved a good party and would...

Jul 8, 2024

Jeanette Marie “Cookie” (Hocker) Sullivan, 73, of Harrisburg, died at Harrisburg Hospital surrounded by family on Monday, July 8, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Eva (Jones) Hocker. She was the loving wife of John Sullivan, with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. Jeanette enjoyed playing the lottery and Bingo, and going...

Jul 4, 2024

Andrew “Scott” Erskine, 83, of Harrisburg, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Pittsburgh, Scott was the son of the late Adolphus “Ranny” and Sarah “Sally” (Scott) Erskine. He was the loving husband of Antoinette “Toni” (Ruyechan) Erskine, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Scott served his country as a member of...

Jul 2, 2024

Kenneth G. McClain, Jr., 85, of Harrisburg, passed away at home with family at his side on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Kenneth G. McClain, Sr. and Katherine J. (nee Hetzel), McClain, Verna, Canellis. He was the loving husband of Lorraine (nee Maurer) McClain, with whom he shared 57 years...

Jul 1, 2024

John Andrew Woods, 79, of Newport, PA, passed away at home on Monday, July 1, 2024. John was born on March 17, 1945 to Andrew John Woods and Mary Ann (Glunt) Woods in Chambersburg, PA. He graduated from Fannett-Metal High School in Franklin County, PA in 1963. John served his country as a ranked sergeant in the Army for 2...

Jun 24, 2024

United States Army Lt. Col. Robert “Bob” L. Sibert, 89, formerly of Hershey, died Monday, Jun 24, 2024 in Kadima at Campbelltown, South Londonderry Twp. Robert is the husband of 66 years to Georgie Borneman Sibert, his children, Donald R. Sibert and wife Lauri, Linda S. Sibert and William A. Sibert and wife Tammy; grandchildren Erin, Amanda and Thomas; two...

Jun 22, 2024

Jeanne Smith Ellis, 98, of Carlisle and formerly of Annapolis, MD, died Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. She was a graduate of St. Joseph College, Emmittsburg, MD, a retired High School Teacher at Delone Catholic High School, a Social Worker at Dept. of Human Services for the State of Maryland, and a member of...