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Marilyn J. (Smith)  Demmy

Marilyn J. (Smith) Demmy

Dec 16, 2017

Marilyn Jean (Smith) Demmy, 67, of Harrisburg, joined her Lord on December 16th, 2017 at her home. Born May 31, 1950 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry Smith and Evelyn (Springer) Smith of Carlisle. Marilyn was a 1968 graduate of Central Dauphin High School.  Following high school, she became an honor student at Maryland Medical Secretarial...

Ann S. (Sheffield)  Coleman

Ann S. (Sheffield) Coleman

Dec 15, 2017

Ann (Sheffield) Coleman, age 93, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017, surrounded by her family at home. Born May 31, 1924, in Highland Park, Michigan, Ann was the daughter of the late Harry and Nellie (Spink) Sheffield and was also preceded in death by her siblings; Horace Sheffield, Dorothy Misner, and Nora Blackwell. Ann had a deep spiritual...

Delphin E. "Skip" Collins

Delphin E. "Skip" Collins

Dec 4, 2017

Delphin E. Collins, known to all as “Skip”, passed away peacefully at the age of 73 at the Hospice Residence in Harrisburg. Born February 24, 1944 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Delphin D. and A. Margaret (Floyd) Collins and had worked for a time at Goodwill Industries. Skip attended Faith United Church of Christ in Grantville...

Jaliya Miracle Crawley-Santiago

Jaliya Miracle Crawley-Santiago

Dec 1, 2017

On December 1, 2017, Jaliya Miracle Crawley-Santiago, infant daughter of Nancy and Lee, gained her angel wings at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Although she never spent time on this earth, her presence will always fill the hearts of her parents and family. She will be dearly missed by her parents, Nancy Santiago and Lee Crawley; her siblings:  Jontae Crawley,...

Doris L. Ramsey

Doris L. Ramsey

Nov 18, 2017

Doris L. Ramsey, a self-described happy camper, passed away on November 18, 2017. A life-long resident of Harrisburg and Paxtang, she was born in Harrisburg on June 11, 1923 to the late R(obert) Leo and Myrtle (Lane) Ramsey. Doris loved dancing, especially at the Brown Saddle during WWII, because “with all the GIs, you were always guaranteed a dance”.  She...

Alicia (Rodriguez)  Vega

Alicia (Rodriguez) Vega

Oct 18, 2017

Alicia Vega, 78, Harrisburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at her home with her beloved family by her side. Born April 12, 1939 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Avelino Rodriguez and Adela Caraballo. Alicia was the owner of the former Vega’s Spanish and American Grocery in Harrisburg and was a devout Catholic....

Robert S. Fuller

Robert S. Fuller

Oct 18, 2017

Robert S. Fuller, age 87, of Harrisburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Born August 15, 1930 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Stanley C. and Isabelle (Stevens) Fuller.  While a student at John Harris High School, he was a Cadet Sergeant in the Harrisburg Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol and a private in the...

Laura J. (Rahn)  Miller

Laura J. (Rahn) Miller

Oct 8, 2017

Laura Jeanne Miller (nee Rahn), age 90, passed peacefully during the early morning hours of Sunday, October 8, 2017 at home in Leominster, Massachusetts. Born in Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania on March 27, 1927, she was the daughter of Raymond P. Rahn, a machinist, and Nina (Jacques) Rahn, a seamstress.  She showed a deep love of music at an early age, and...

Ronald J. Kriner, Sr.

Ronald J. Kriner, Sr.

Sep 24, 2017

Ronnie, “Coyote Spirit,” passed away peacefully at his home in Carlisle at the age of 67 on Sunday, September 24, 2017 with his canine companion, Lakota, by his side. Born to the late Edward Lewis Kriner and Dorothy London Nugent on March 1, 1950, Ronnie had journeyed far in his life, enduring many challenges, to find his place in...

Louis M. Waleff, Jr.

Louis M. Waleff, Jr.

Sep 23, 2017

Louis M. Waleff, Jr., 55, West Hanover Township, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Corning, NY. Born January 24, 1962, he was the son of Louis M. Waleff, Sr. and MaryAnn (Demchok) Waleff and was a 1979 graduate of Elizabethtown High School. Louie received his Bachelor’s Degree from Edinboro University in Communications. He worked at WPDC (AM radio)...

Robert E. McCombs

Robert E. McCombs

Sep 12, 2017

Surrounded by his loving family, Robert E. McCombs, 86, of Harrisburg, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born January 26, 1931 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Verna E. (Walmer) McCombs and was a 1949 graduate of John Harris High School. Following graduation,...

Amy Tiffany Hoehne

Amy Tiffany Hoehne

Aug 22, 2017

Amy Tiffany Hoehne, 38, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at her home in Harrisburg. Born September 3, 1978 in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Malvina Chiron and John Hoehne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Eugene Green and her sister, Anita Green. After moving to Harrisburg, she took some...

Lee N. Whitaker, Sr.

Lee N. Whitaker, Sr.

Aug 12, 2017

Lee N. Whitaker, Sr., 96, passed away peacefully at Community General Osteopathic Hospital on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Born November 21, 1920, he was the son of Harry and Ida (Hoffman) Whitaker and was a graduate of Halifax High School and Oxford Business College.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Anne (Magaro)...

Zaelis Malave

Zaelis Malave

Aug 8, 2017

Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from Him.                 Psalm127:3 Zaelis Malave, infant daughter of Eliza Rodriguez and Christopher Malave, received her angel wings on August 8, 2017 at Harrisburg Hospital. Although she spent only a brief time on earth, she was a very special part of her family’s life as they anticipated her birth.  Their...

Luis Angel LaBoy

Luis Angel LaBoy

Aug 1, 2017

Luis Angel LaBoy, age 60, Harrisburg, passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at his home. Born December 27, 1956 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Luis and Emerita (Acevedo) LaBoy and was a supply sergeant in the US Army and National Guard.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lucille. Luis was the proprietor...

Joanne Shugart-Shimp

Joanne Shugart-Shimp

Jul 21, 2017

At her home with her beloved daughter by her side, Joanne Shugart-Shimp, 60, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 following a brief illness. Born January 17, 1957 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Caroline (Rebacavage) Shugart and was also preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy in 1974.  She graduated in 1974 from...

Betty  Lou  Irwin

Betty Lou Irwin

Jul 13, 2017

Betty Lou Irwin, 90, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Heritage Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Tower City. Born February 18, 1927 in Wormleysburg, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelmina (Steward) Irwin and was a graduate of William Penn High School.  Following graduation, she attended Penn State University, where she was a member of...

Susan E. Houghton

Susan E. Houghton

Jun 28, 2017

Susan E. Houghton, 70, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Georgetown (KY) Community Hospital. Born June 30, 1946 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Dorothy E. (Hall) Houghton and was a 1964 graduate of Central Dauphin High School. Following graduation, Sue became the second generation in her family to attend...

Virginia S. (Stover)  Moad

Virginia S. (Stover) Moad

Jun 21, 2017

Virginia S. (Stover) Moad, 91, formerly of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born November 23, 1925 in Hampstead, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Grace (Witmer) Stover and was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Wayde and Edgar Stover. Virginia was a graduate of Hanover...

Johnnie Lee Gillon, Jr.

Johnnie Lee Gillon, Jr.

Jun 20, 2017

Johnnie Lee Gillon, Jr., 47, Harrisburg, passed away peacefully with his beloved family at his side on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at his home. Born August 10, 1969 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of Johnnie Lee Gillon, Sr. and Emma S. (Mills) Gillon and was a graduate of John Adams High School. Prior to his illness, Johnnie took...

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