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Livingston T. Barrow

Livingston T. Barrow

Jan 30, 2016

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Jorge Hiran Diaz

Jorge Hiran Diaz

Jan 28, 2016

Jorge Hiran Diaz, 53 of 108 School St. died Thursday, 1/28/16 at Spring Creek Rehabilitation. He was a hard worker, loving son, father, grandfather and husband. Surviving are wife: Stacey Diaz, 3 daughters: Hannah Diaz, Jay Auxier, Heidi Forney & 2 sons: Nicholas & Franky Diaz. Also, 3 grand kids: Bradyn Diaz, Bentley & Brysen Zeiders & a grandson to...

George R. Moad

George R. Moad

Jan 26, 2016

George R. Moad, 90, formerly of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born November 13, 1925 in Lewistown, he was the son of the late William Moad and Sarah (Smith) Willow and Ammon Willow.  Following his high school graduation, he entered the Army Air Force and served his country from 1943-1945.  He was...

Donald K. Epler

Donald K. Epler

Jan 22, 2016

Donald K. Epler, 84, Swatara Township, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife and family at Harrisburg Hospital. Born June 13, 1931 in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Jay Gordon "Gordy" and Leona (Reichenbach) Epler; was a 1949 graduate of Lewisburg High School and received his business degree from Drexel University in 1954....

Natalie P.  (Porter)  Smith

Natalie P. (Porter) Smith

Jan 3, 2016

Natalie (Porter) Smith, 97, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away January 3, 2016 at Twining Village, Holland. Born October 29, 1918 in New Cumberland, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James and Josephine (Lovell) Porter and was a graduate of West Virginia University.  She was an active member of Paxton Presbyterian Church; a member of the Hancock County,...

Larry R.  Snyder

Larry R. Snyder

Dec 26, 2015

Larry R. Snyder, 67, Carlisle, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill. Born February 29, 1948 in Mechanicsburg, he was the son of the late Roy and Mildred (Eckert) Snyder and was a 1966 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School.  After briefly working at Weis Markets following graduation, he served his country for several years...

August Jatras

August Jatras

Dec 11, 2015

August "Augie" Jatras, 89, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Hershey Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born March 21, 1926 in McKeesport, PA, he was the son of the late August and Coula (Poulicacos) Jatras, was a graduate of Clairton (PA) High School, served in the Army Air Corps during...

Donald  W.  Smith, Jr.

Donald W. Smith, Jr.

Dec 4, 2015

On Friday, December 4, 2015, and after a 5 year valiant battle with cancer, Don Smith, Jr., Middle Paxton Township, answered his final call when the Lord summoned him to heaven to account for his actions here on earth. (Romans 14:22) Born January 15, 1958 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Donald W. and Nancy S. (Shunk)...

Josephine K. (Keeney)  Heckert

Josephine K. (Keeney) Heckert

Nov 14, 2015

Josephine K. Heckert, 97, Steelton, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at her home. Born July 10, 1918 in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Houck) Keeney, and was a graduate of John Harris High School.  She received her Bachelor’s degree in Art and English Education from Penn State University, class of 1940, where she...

Rev. Dr. Morton Graham Glise

Rev. Dr. Morton Graham Glise

Sep 19, 2015

The Rev. Dr. Morton G. Glise, 100, Harrisburg, passed away Saturday at Colonial Park Care Center. Born March 3, 1915 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Amos and Marjorie (Pruden) Glise and was a 1932 graduate of West Philadelphia High School.  He attended the Collegiate Department of Eastern Baptist Seminary in Philadelphia; graduated from Waynesburg College with...

Daniel H. Lefever

Daniel H. Lefever

Sep 18, 2015

Daniel H. Lefever, 85, fell asleep in death on September 18, 2015. He attended the Camp Hill congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Colleen and their daughter, Deborah L. Pazich and her husband Michael, of Enola.  Also, four grandchildren:  Michael E. Pazich II and his wife, Stephanie of Kingston, Tenn.; Daniel M. Pazich...

Nancy Jane (Reitmeyer)  Beatty

Nancy Jane (Reitmeyer) Beatty

Sep 13, 2015

Nancy Jane (Reitmeyer) Beatty, 54, Hummelstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence, Harrisburg. Born March 13, 1961 in Lewistown, she was the daughter of Virginia Olsen and John Reitmeyer; was a 1979 graduate of Shippensburg Area Senior High School and received her Bachelor's degree from Penn State.  She continued her education...

Charles C.  Morgan

Charles C. Morgan

Jul 23, 2015

Surrounded by his loving family, Charles C. Morgan, 93, Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the home of his son.  He was the widower of Marian L. Deckman Morgan, who passed away in 2006 after almost 57 years of marriage. Born December 9, 1921 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Grace Potts Morgan and William...

Paul Daniel Bigham

Paul Daniel Bigham

Jul 15, 2015

Paul Daniel Bigham, of Harrisburg, passed away at Homeland Center on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the age of 96. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel Brandt Bigham, in 2014, after being married for 73 years. He was born on January 5, 1919, the eldest son of the late Elmer and Lottie (Carbaugh) Bigham of Iron Springs, PA. He...

Julie B. (Baniszeski)  Irwin

Julie B. (Baniszeski) Irwin

Jun 14, 2015

Julie B. (Baniszeski) Irwin, 45, of Steelton, and formerly of Reading, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Born March 3, 1970 in Reading, she was the daughter of Barry Baniszeski and Sandra (Schnable) DeAngelis, graduated from Reading High School, and attended Reading Area Community College where she studied Architectural and Mechanical Drafting.  She was a...

Pauline M. (Meyer)  Wilson

Pauline M. (Meyer) Wilson

Jun 6, 2015

Pauline M. (Meyer) Wilson, 88, Harrisburg, and formerly of Aurora, Colorado, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Middletown Home. Born August 2. 1926 in Mifflintown, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Anna (Boyer) Meyer, was a graduate of John Harris High School and retired from Polyclinic Hospital after 38 years as Director of Credit and...

Joan L. (Yingst)  Haas

Joan L. (Yingst) Haas

May 21, 2015

Joan L. (Yingst) Haas, 84, formerly of Bellevue Park, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Residence at the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg. Joan was born on March 30, 1931, in Reading, Pennsylvania.  She was the only child of the late I. Henry and Kathryn Yingst.  Following her graduation from Reading High School, Joan went to work as...

Dolores Mae (Fox)  Pizzingrilli

Dolores Mae (Fox) Pizzingrilli

May 17, 2015

Dolores Mae Pizzingrilli, 83, formerly of Hershey, passed away at Holy Spirit Hospital on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Born November 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Helen (Rerher) Fox and was a graduate of John Harris High School. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Orlando “Jack” Pizzingrilli...

Michael A.  Molino

Michael A. Molino

May 14, 2015

Michael A. Molino, 63, Newport, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Born March 25, 1952 in Weehawken, NJ, he was the son of the late Anthony and Martha (Allenspach) Molino and was a  computer network specialist who owned his own company. Surviving is his companion, Jackie Good, Newport; two sisters: Marie E. Moore, West...

John R. Long

John R. Long

May 7, 2015

John R. Long, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away suddenly while visiting his son in California on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Born December 24, 1954 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Oscar B. and Cletes M. (Reich) Long. He was a graduate of Dauphin County VoTech and was a truck driver for Kuntz and...

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