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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...

Shirley A. (Balthaser)  Fox

Shirley A. (Balthaser) Fox

May 5, 2015

"Our Beloved Aunt T" Shirley A. "Tootie" (Balthaser) Fox, 85, of Colonial Park, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Harrisburg following a brief illness. Born June 4, 1929 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Pearl L. (Gumpher) Balthaser and was also preceded in death by her brothers, William Balthaser and Leroy "Ditty"...

Francis B. Haas, Jr.

Francis B. Haas, Jr.

Apr 18, 2015

Francis B. Haas, Jr., 88, formerly of Bellevue Park, Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Osteopathic Hospital. Born June 1, 1926 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Francis B. Haas, Sr. and Miriam (Ryder) Haas, and was also preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Gailey and Jean Hess. Frank graduated from William Penn High...

Barry F. Hamilton

Barry F. Hamilton

Mar 27, 2015

Barry F. Hamilton, 73, Harrisburg, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born September 16, 1941 in Camp Hill, he was the son of the late Glenn and O'Dell Lorena (Fair) Hamilton.  He was retired from Bethlehem Steel and was an Army veteran. Barry was a member of The United Church of God and...

Dale   (Burdette)  Hails

Dale (Burdette) Hails

Mar 17, 2015

On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, Virginia Dale Hails, lover of life, family and friends, passed away.  She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Otho and Olene (Atkins) Burdette, Jr. Born August 14, 1951 in Nashville, Dale lived in many states, ultimately spending the last eight years in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  She graduated from Griffiths (Indiana) High School, and...

Margretta L (Funk)  Lego

Margretta L (Funk) Lego

Mar 12, 2015

Following a lengthy illness, Margretta L. (Funk) Lego, 93, formerly of Pheasant Hill Estates, Susquehanna Township, passed away Thursday at Golden Living West Nursing Home, Camp Hill. Born October 29, 1921 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late William P. Funk and Catherine (Zercher) Funk Hess; and was also preceded in death by her son: Philip Lego and...

Paul S. Schrope, Jr.

Paul S. Schrope, Jr.

Mar 9, 2015

Paul S. Schrope, Jr., 88, Susquehanna Township, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 at his home. Born November 16, 1926 in Hegins, he was the son of the late Paul S. Schrope, Sr. and Irene Huntsinger Schrope, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Jane Levan. A graduate of Hegins Township High School, he entered the Army Air...

Marsha (Smallbrook)  Irvin

Marsha (Smallbrook) Irvin

Feb 26, 2015

Marsha G. (Smallbrook) Irvin, 64, of Enola and formerly of Mechanicsburg, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Holy Spirit Hospital.  Although her passing was unexpected and heartbreaking, there is joy imagining the greeting she received from her Lord and her beloved husband, John W. Irvin, who passed away last year after 28 years of blessed marriage....

Doris M. (Niman)  Hardy

Doris M. (Niman) Hardy

Feb 21, 2015

Doris M. (Niman) Hardy, 88, of Lower Paxton Township, and formerly of Lumber City (Reedsville) went to her eternal home in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 21, 2015 while at Osteopathic Hospital. Born July 24, 1926 in Reedsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ellen (Dalby) Niman, and was also preceded in death by...

Nancy Carol Ricciuto

Nancy Carol Ricciuto

Jan 20, 2015

Nancy Carol Ricciuto, 73, died peacefully in her Harrisburg home on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Born in Harrisburg on October 2, 1941, she was the first child of Michael Angelo Ricciuto and Ruth E. (Nye) Rozankovic, both from Harrisburg. Nancy's father was killed during the battle  for Iwo Jima in 1945 and her mother, Ruth died in Brush Valley, PA...

Anna K. (Forney)  Showers

Anna K. (Forney) Showers

Jan 7, 2015

Anna K. "Kate" (Forney) Showers, 96, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at ManorCare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Camp Hill. Born June 11, 1918 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late John W. Forney, Sr. and Isabel (Nissley) Forney, and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Lydia May Showers, her brother...

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