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Evan Keith Williams
Mar 6, 2017
Evan Keith Williams, age 27, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 06, 2017 at the home of his girlfriend in Hummelstown. Born April 15, 1989 in Harrisburg, he was the son of Tyrone Keith Williams and Zulma Martinez-Thomas. Evan loved playing and watching football and his favorite sports teams were the New England Patriots and the New York Yankees. He...
Elwood R. (Woody) Wertz
Feb 23, 2017
Elwood R. “Woody” Wertz, 94, formerly of Penrose Street, Harrisburg, was taken to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg. He was a registered architect who worked in offices in Hazelton, Wilkes-Barre and Binghamton as well as in industry in Berwick, before coming to Harrisburg. His father, W. Albert Wertz and...
Barbara A. (Floyd) Waite
Feb 16, 2017
On Thursday, February 16, 2017, Barbara A. (Floyd) Waite, age 76, Middletown, went to be with her Lord at Carolyn’s House, Harrisburg. Born March 24, 1940 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth E. Keener and the late Ralph E. and Frances Floyd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
Frankie G. Williams
Jan 30, 2017
Frankie G. Williams, son of the late James G. Williams, Jr. and Helen Green Williams, was born on August 18, 1952 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on January 30, 2017, after a brief illness. Frankie was educated in Baltimore City and graduated from Frederick Douglas High School where people can still remember him being one of the best...
Sherri Ann (Gwinn) Myer
Jan 21, 2017
Sherri Ann Myer (Gwinn), 52, of Dillsburg, PA passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Holy Spirit Hospital. Born November, 21, 1964 in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of Jack Gwinn and Donna Schroeder. Sherri will be remembered for her infectious smile and soul lifting laughter. She immediately saw the best in everyone she met, and worked tirelessly...
Ruperto "Macho" Garcia, III
Jan 20, 2017
Ruperto “Macho” Garcia III, 31, Harrisburg, passed away as the result of an accident on Friday, January 20, 2017 in Washington Township. Born June 16, 1985 in Hershey, he was the son of Miriam M. Colon, Harrisburg and Ruperto Garcia, Jr., Harrisburg; and was a graduate of Harrisburg High School. He was employed by Burger King in Mechanicsburg and had...
Jose R. Rodriguez-Cruz
Jan 19, 2017
José R. Rodriguez-Cruz, 61, went to be with his Lord Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his home in Harrisburg. Son of the late Ortencio Rodriguez and the late Ines Cruz, he was born February 5, 1955 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, and moved to the States in 1998. He was an employee of UPS and a member of St. Francis...
Steven A. Rathfon
Jan 3, 2017
Steven A. Rathfon, 34, Carlisle, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at his home. Born April 16, 1982 in Camp Hill, he was the son of Steven W. Rathfon and Cheryl Soul and was a graduate of Susquenita High School. Steve worked at WalMart and the Carlisle Fairgrounds; loved playing video games and was a fan of all...
Vanessa L. (Blackman) Scrbacic
Dec 30, 2016
Vanessa L. (Blackman) Scrbacic, 28, of Harrisburg, went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 30, 2016. She joins in heaven her precious son, Alexander Blackman. Born March 14, 1988 in Barbados, she was the daughter of Marlene Blackman and David Savory and was a 2007 graduate of Central Dauphin East High School. Vanessa had been employed by the...
Sandra Lee (Bower) Shaeffer
Dec 20, 2016
Sandra L. (Bower) Shaeffer, “Lala” to her grandchildren, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at her home in West Hanover Township. Born July 4, 1938 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Olene (Johnson) Bower and was a graduate of Susquehanna Township High School. Following graduation she attended Polyclinic Nursing School. She...
Barbara "Bunny" L. (Kipp) Peters
Dec 15, 2016
On Thursday, December 15, 2016, Barbara L. “Bunny” Peters, age 64, of Swatara Township, passed away at Hershey Medical Center. She is reunited with her soul mate and husband, John, who died in 2012 after nearly 37 years of marriage. Born November 22, 1952 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Othnel Kipp and Barbara Gnilakevich Kipp and...
Betty Mae (Poust) Palmer
Dec 9, 2016
Surrounded by her loving family, Betty Mae (Poust) Palmer, 60, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at her home in Marysville after a valiant battle with cancer. Born December 27, 1955 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Shirley (Soulliard) Poust and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Patty Raymond. Betty was a manager...
Donald R. "Bo" Rohrbach, Jr.
Nov 28, 2016
Donald R. Rohrbach, Jr., or “Bo” as he was known to friends and family, age 64, of Grantville, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Carolyn’s House, Harrisburg. Born March 19, 1952 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Donald R. Rohrbach, Sr. and Ruth Demmy Rohrbach; and was also...
Joseph K. Mahorney, Sr.
Oct 30, 2016
Joseph K. “Tow Joe” Mahorney, 50, of Landisville PA, passed away on Sunday, October 30th, 2016, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He is proceeded in death by parents James W. Mahorney and Ruth M Nicholson, three sisters and one brother. Joe has been a volunteer fireman since he was 15 years old. He started his passion in Maryland...
Richard G. Jacobs
Sep 19, 2016
On Monday, September 19, 2016, Richard G. Jacobs, 89, Carlisle, entered the church triumphant at Cumberland Crossings. He joins his beloved wife, Beverly, who passed away in 2008 after over 60 years of marriage. Born December 13, 1926 in Easton, he was the son of the late Michael Jacobs and Mabel (Weaver) Jacobs Savitz and was a graduate of Wilson...
Wallace L. (Wally) Overturf
Sep 7, 2016
After valiantly battling many health issues, Wallace L. Overturf, 64, of Chambersburg, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born December 4, 1951 in Ellington, New York, Wally was the son of the late Wallace F. Overturf and Phyllis V. (Smith) Reynolds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Jose E (Joe) Santa
Sep 2, 2016
After battling a serious heart condition for many years, Jose E. "Joe" Santa, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at his home in Swatara Township. Born October 14, 1975 in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Elias Santa, Sr. and Teresa Sanchez, both of Harrisburg, and was a graduate of John Harris High School . In addition to his...
J. Ronald Wix
Aug 31, 2016
J. Ronald Wix, 82, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2016 at his home in Swatara Township. Born January 31, 1934 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late James N. and Hilda A. (Harper) Wix, was a 1951 graduate of John Harris High School and a 1955 graduate of Muhlenburg College. Ron was a retired branch manager from...
Ruby M. (Hampton) McGee
Aug 28, 2016
Ruby M. McGee, 93, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Homeland Center, Harrisburg. Born Ruby Mae Hampton on December 31, 1922 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Ada (Davis) Hampton and Wade Hampton. She grew up in Kentucky and moved to West Virginia at the beginning of World War II. There she worked as...
Brenda Boyer Waleff
Aug 9, 2016
Be still, and know that I am God Psalm 46:10 Brenda Boyer Waleff, 55, of West Hanover Township, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Community General Osteopathic Hospital after battling multiple health issues. Born April 25, 1961 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Harvey A. "Haps" Boyer, Jr. and Shirley (Shively) Boyer, and was also preceded...
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