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Margaret A. "Maggie" Deitz
Feb 16, 2025
Margaret "Maggie" Deitz of Harrisburg, PA died peacefully in her home on Sunday, February 16, 2025, following a harrowing battle with chronic illness.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Mary Fairlamb, sisters: Jennifer Trostle and Katherine Potami, brother: Joseph Fairlamb, nephew: Andrew Fairlamb, and neice: Jackie Radomski. She is survived by her husband: Donald Deitz, daughters: Dominique...
George J. Gabel
Feb 12, 2025
George J. Gabel, 97, of Steelton, passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born in Enhaut, he was the son of the late George and Margaret (Rupert) Gabel. He was the loving husband of the late Cornelia (Miller) Gabel, who passed in 2012.
George was an active member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Steelton in...
James Neidlinger
Feb 11, 2025
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James R. Neidlinger, 56, of Steelton, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center. Born in Harrisburg, Jim was the son of Shirley (Dare) Neidlinger, and the late Milton E. Neidlinger, Jr. He was the loving husband of Jody (Cunjak) Neidlinger, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage.
Jim was an official...
Michael G. Vajdic, Jr.
Feb 10, 2025
Michael G. Vajdic, Jr. lovingly known as Woody, 73, of Lewisberry, formerly of Bressler passed away suddenly at UPMC Harrisburg on Monday, February 10th, 2025. Born on June 10th, 1951 to the late Michael G. Vajdic, Sr. and Ellamae (Reininger) Vajdic. He was the eldest of nine children, their first son, our first big brother.
Woody received his Bachelor's Degree from...
Ronald D. Little
Feb 8, 2025
Ronald D. Little, 84, of Oberlin, PA passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Brookdale Grayson View Senior Living in Selinsgrove.
Ron graduated from Susquenita High School(1958) and was a Sales Manager for Fleming GMD (King of Prussia, PA). He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and coaching his children’s sporting teams.
He was preceded in death by his wife Judith N. Hetes-Little(2016);...
Katharine A. Garcia
Feb 6, 2025
Katharine A. Darbrow Garcia, 91, of Carlisle died Thursday, February 6, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.
She was a retired Mold Machine Operator for the former AMP Inc. and enjoyed coloring, reading and Crocheting.
She was the daughter of the late Walter and Mildred Darbrow, preceded in death by her children, Harry Bishop, Wally Bishop, Serafin Garcia and Miriam Garcia,the widow of...
Monte R. Fitting
Feb 4, 2025
Monte R. Fitting, 85, of Oberlin, passed away comfortable in his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was a graduate of Central Dauphin High School and played football and hockey in his youth. He was a retired employee of Bethlehem Steel Corporation, a member of the former St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, Steelton, and a member of Prince of Peace...
Rosemary E. Wiest
Feb 2, 2025
Rosemary E. (Ward) Wiest, 73, of Steelton, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Feb 2, 2025. Born in Harrisburg on February 26, 1951 and raised on Steelton’s West Side, she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Funk) Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Franklin...
Richard G. Marsh, Jr.
Jan 31, 2025
Richard G. Marsh, Jr., 69, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital with family by his side. Born in Harrisburg on June 26, 1955, he was the son of Ruth (Orsinger) Marsh and the late Richard G. Marsh, Sr. He was the loving husband of Kathleen Marie (Chambers) Marsh, with whom he shared 44...
Ruth Marie Rapp
Jan 23, 2025
Ruth Marie (Mahoney) Rapp, 76, of Harrisburg passed away peacefully on, Thursday, January 23, 2025. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Richard Desmond Dailey and Dorothy Eileen Mahoney. She was the loving wife of the late Steven John Rapp, who passed away in 2019.
Ruthie is survived by her daughters Daneen Henneman, Dianna Henneman, and Stephanie Rapp;...
Anthony Victor "Tony" Mirarchi
Jan 22, 2025
Anthony Victor “Tony” Mirarchi, 61, of Harrisburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of Anthony J. Mirarchi and the late Eleanor (Borgetti) Mirarchi. He was the devoted husband of Terrianne (Pinko) Mirarchi, with whom he shared 35 years of marriage; and the loving father of Cole Mirarchi.
Tony...
Lawrence Cahill
Jan 21, 2025
Lawrence Cahill of Harrisburg, PA passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025 at the ripe young age of 88.
He was born in Saugerties, NY at precisely 8:47 am on June 28, 1936. We say precisely because he was a man of exacting detail.
He attended what is now The Cahill Elementary School, named in honor of is his father who was...
Irvin Leon Gumpher
Jan 19, 2025
Irvin Leon Gumpher, 77, of Steelton, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late John and Doris (Hartzel) Gumpher. He was the loving husband of Janice L. (Hall) Gumpher, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage.
Irvin was an active member of Victory Community Fishing Creek Valley...
Vincent Edward Krovic
Jan 19, 2025
Vincent Edward Krovic, 72, of Harrisburg, passed away at home on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late William and Dorothy (Parise) Krovic. He was the loving husband of Judith Mae (Williamson) Krovic, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.
Vincent enjoyed boating on the river and was a member of the Highspire...
Walter Earl Masters, Jr.
Jan 17, 2025
Walter Earl Masters, Jr., 86, of Harrisburg and formerly of Chambers Hill, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, January 17, 2025 at UPMC Osteopathic Community Hospital. Born in Steelton, he was the son of the late Walter Earl Masters, Sr. and Esther Camille (Sprow) Masters. He was the loving husband of Regina A. (Radic) Masters, with whom he shared...
Edita Jurisic
Jan 16, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edita Jurisic, who left this world far too soon on January 16, 2025, at the age of 38, in Mechanicsburg, PA. Edita was a devoted mother, a loving partner, a cherished daughter, and a beloved friend to many.
Born in Doboj, Bosnia, Edita embodied a spirit of resilience, grace, and...
Vito "Tony" Macri
Jan 12, 2025
Vito Antonio Macri “Tony”– loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend - passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 93 years.
Vito was born to the late Giuseppe and Caterina (Iozzo) Macri in Steelton, Pennsylvania on January 22, 1931 the seventh of seven children. Vito graduated from Harrisburg Catholic High School in 1949 where he met his...
Clarence L. Wright, Jr.
Jan 10, 2025
Clarence Wright Jr. of Meadowview Village, Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side at the age of 92 on January 10, 2025.
Known to friends and loved ones as “JR”, he was a 1950 graduate of Harrisburg Catholic High School and the Dale Carnegie Business School. After graduation he was employed by the Bethlehem...
Eugene “Trapper” Spizzirri
Jan 10, 2025
Eugene “Trapper” Spizzirri, 95, of Steelton, passed away at his home on Friday, January 10, 2025. "Trapper” was born March 7, 1929 in Steelton and was the son of the late Giuseppe and Clara (Vance) Spizzirri. He is survived by his spouse Nancy (Blatt) Spizzirri, his loving wife of 73 years. He was also preceded in death by his sister...
Sondra "Soni" Dimond Martorana
Jan 9, 2025
Sondra “Soni” Dimond Martorana, daughter of the late A. Kenneth Dimond and Spacha “Pat” Dimond, passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. Her sister Kendra preceded her in death in 2012.
Soni attended Cedar Cliff High School and Gettysburg College. She was a pioneer in the television industry, being the first women anchor at...
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