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William A. "Satch" Beck
Mar 19, 2025
William A. “Satch” Beck, 81, of Camp Hill and formerly of Steelton, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 after a short but courageous battle with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. He was born in The Bronx, NY on May 16, 1943 to the late John and Mary (Crevar) Beck.
The Becks moved back to Steelton, PA and Satch...
James Vincent Santanna, Jr.
Mar 16, 2025
James Vincent Santanna, Jr., 90, passed away at home on Sunday, March 16, surrounded by his family. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on September 28, 1934 to the late James and Helen Santanna, James was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Martha M. Santanna, and sister Louise Santanna Chambers.
James was a graduate of John Harris High School and...
Carl W. Zeiders, Sr.
Mar 16, 2025
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Carl W. Zeiders, 80, of Oberlin, passed away at home on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Born in Harrisburg on September 10, 1944, he was the son of the late Harold W. and Beatrice C. (Bennetch) Zeiders. He was the loving husband of Anna L. (Fishel) Zeiders, with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage.
Carl loved hunting and...
Ruben Garcia, Sr.
Mar 12, 2025
Ruben Garcia, Sr., 84, of Harrisburg, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Andres S. and Evangelista (Ortiz) Garcia. He was the loving husband of Cecilia (Mika) Garcia, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.
Ruben was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church....
Marguerite R. (Papandrea) Popp
Mar 10, 2025
The family of Marguerite Popp, 89, are sad to announce her passing on March 10, 2025 in her home in Honey Brook, PA.
Born Marguerite Papandrea in Harrisburg to the late Joseph and Marian (Marino) Papandrea, she was the youngest of 5 sisters. Marguerite graduated from William Penn High School in 1953, and later married Van Popp of Steelton, PA; with...
Judith A. (Gustin) Vucenic
Mar 8, 2025
Judith A. Gustin Vucenic, 82, of Lower Paxton Twp. died Saturday, March 8, 2025 in UPMC- Community Osteopathic Hospital.
She was a retired Supervisor for the PA Department of Transportation and a member of Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church.
She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Pilsitz) Gustin and is survived by her husband, Jacob A. Vucenic,...
Larry Joseph Long
Feb 28, 2025
Larry Joseph Long, 81, of Highspire, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born on December 29, 1943, he was the son of the late Miriam Long. He was the devoted partner of Kathy Smeltzer, with whom he shared 51 years.
Larry served his country in the US Army for 5 years, during which he served multiple...
Victoria L. Kightlinger
Feb 27, 2025
Victoria L. (Clark) Kightlinger, 61, of Newport and formerly of Steelton, passed away on Thursday February 27, 2025 at Penn State Hampden Medical Center. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Victor J. and Alice A. (Heverling) Clark. She was the loving wife of the late Dennis P. Kightlinger, who passed away in 2004.
Victoria was an avid...
Kathleen E. "Kitty" Kramarich
Feb 26, 2025
Kathleen E. “Kitty” Kramarich, 89, of Steelton, PA, passed away at Community General Osteopathic Hospital on Tuesday morning, February 26, 2025. Kitty bravely fought Parkinson’s Disease for several years and, unfortunately, she passed away following a stroke. Among her many accomplishments, Kitty was a pioneer at AMP Inc., contributing to the company’s success as it reached its first million dollars....
Gregg Smith
Feb 22, 2025
Gregg A. Smith, age 65, of Chambers Hill, formerly of Steelton passed away on February 22nd. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert B Smith and Ann Smith (nee: Gregonis). Surviving are sons Austin Smith at home, and Travis Smith of Dallas TX. 5 siblings, Patricia Slabonik (William) of Elizabethtown, Brian Smith (Diane Longo) of Dagsboro DE, Gary...
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;...
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