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Local Obituaries for Harrisburg, PA, Dauphin County & Surrounding Areas

Jorge Julian Martinez

Jorge Julian Martinez

Mar 27, 2021

On Saturday, March 27th, 2021, Jorge Julián Martínez passed away at the age of 81. He fought a courageous battle with COVID which he beat a month ago but left him mortally wounded with damaged lungs which ultimately ended his life.

He was the father of 6 children: Wilson and Mauricio which he had had with Esperanza...

John Berger Bubeck, DDS

John Berger Bubeck, DDS

Mar 9, 2021

John Berger Bubeck, DDS, 87, of Lower Paxton Township, passed away peacefully at his home following a brief illness on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Born January 29, 1934 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Professor Allan F. and Eugenia (Berger) Bubeck and was also preceded in death by his brother, Allan F. Bubeck, II....

Cyril O. Tagoe

Cyril O. Tagoe

Mar 4, 2021

Cyril O. Tagoe, 60, Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Holy Spirit Hospital.

Born July 28, 1960 in Nigeria, he was the son of Cyril Sammy Tagoe and Janet Olayinka Kalako and was the husband of Lisa M. Mundorf Tagoe.

There will be no services.

Kimmel Funeral Home, Harrisburg is handling...

Juan Ramon Colon-Olivieri

Juan Ramon Colon-Olivieri

Mar 1, 2021

Juan Ramon Colon-Olivieri, 59, Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home.

Born February 15, 1962 in Caguas, PR, he was the son of the late Teodoro Colon and Andrea Olivieri and was also preceded in death by his sister, Maria Theresa Colon.

Juan was the family jokester, enjoyed watching action...

Fay I. Dunkle

Fay I. Dunkle

Feb 28, 2021

Fay I. Dunkle, 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Homeland Center, Harrisburg, her home since 2010.

Born December 30, 1923 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Florence (Keller) Dunkle and was also preceded in death by her brother George Dunkle and his wife,...

Damián Alexis Gómez-Román

Damián Alexis Gómez-Román

Feb 25, 2021

Damián Alexis Gómez-Román, hijo bendito de Arlene Joan Román-Mercado y Rafael Alexis Gómez-Vilella, pasó al reino celestial el jueves 25 de febrero de 2021 en el Harrisburg Hospital.

Además de sus padres, le sobreviven un hermano, Leafar Alexis Gómez-Baez; Abuelos maternos, Mayra Mercado y Antonio Román; Abuelos paternos, Carmen Vilella y Rafael Gómez; bisabuela, Julia Molina; y...

Richard William Bergstrasser

Richard William Bergstrasser

Feb 15, 2021

Richard W. Bergstrasser, 76, Lower Paxton Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home.

Born November 6, 1944 in Kingston, PA, he was the son of the late William and Ethelda (Moon) Bergstrasser.

A 1962 graduate of Kingston High School, he continued his education at Wilkes...

Dorothy Anne (Blanchard)  Spogli

Dorothy Anne (Blanchard) Spogli

Feb 6, 2021

On Saturday, February 6, 2021, Dorothy A. (Blanchard) Spogli, 92, of Lower Paxton Township was called home by her Heavenly Father while recovering at Ecumenical Community.

Born September 3, 1928 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Gike) Blanchard and was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters-in-law: Joseph J....

Julio C. Reyes

Julio C. Reyes

Jan 20, 2021

Julio Cesar Reyes, 89, of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Phoenixville Hospital.

Born December 10, 1931 in Juncos, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Julian Delgado and Carmen Reyes and was also preceded in death by his son, Julio Cesar Delgado.

Julio was an accomplished singer and...

Michael W. Lindsey

Michael W. Lindsey

Dec 20, 2020

Following a seven year valiant battle with cancer, Michael W. Lindsey, 64, Duncannon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Born March 2, 1956 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Walter W. Lindsey and Grace (Schell) Lindsey and was a 1974 graduate of Central Dauphin High School....

Jean L. Roberts

Jean L. Roberts

Dec 14, 2020

Jean L. Roberts, 88, of Harrisburg, passed away December 14, 2020 at Spring Creek Nursing Center.

Born October 31, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Evelyn (Buffington) Roberts and was a graduate of John Harris High School.

She retired from the Department of Agriculture after 29 years of employment.

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Nancy G. (O'Hara)  Wion

Nancy G. (O'Hara) Wion

Dec 6, 2020

Nancy (O’Hara) Wion, 77, Susquehanna Township, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Harrisburg Hospital surrounded by family following a valiant battle with several health issues.

Born May 7, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, but raised in Scranton, Pa. (1944-1957) and Bellefonte, Pa. (1957 – 1961), she was the daughter of the late John R. and Elsie R....

Shirley L. (Wiest)  Schrope

Shirley L. (Wiest) Schrope

Dec 2, 2020

Shirley L. (Wiest) Schrope, 86, Dauphin, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her home.

Born February 4, 1934 in Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Annie (Schmeltz) Wiest and was a 1951 graduate of Hubley Township High School. She retired from the Comptroller’s office at PHEAA.

Shirley...

Lee F. Barbour

Lee F. Barbour

Dec 1, 2020

Lee F. Barbour, 85, formerly of Penbrook, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Colonial Park Care Center.

Born July 14, 1935 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Foster L. Barbour and Anna (Hollinger) Barbour Sladinski, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Barbour.

Lee was a retired general...

Robert M. Shaeffer

Robert M. Shaeffer

Nov 24, 2020

Robert M. Shaeffer, 87, Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Arden Courts of Susquehanna.

Born October 15, 1933 in Manheim, he was the son of the late Robert A. and Mary C. (Swenson) Shaeffer. Bob was a graduate of John Harris High School, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching from Shippensburg State Teacher’s College....

Paul E. Deitzel, Jr.

Paul E. Deitzel, Jr.

Oct 29, 2020

Paul E. Deitzel, Jr., 80, Etters, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Harrisburg Hospital.

Born June 1, 1940 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Paul E. Deitzel, Sr. and Virginia (Boatman) Deitzel and was also preceded in death by his sister, June Yost.

Paul was a graduate of William Penn High...

Carmen Enid Velez Rios

Carmen Enid Velez Rios

Oct 23, 2020

Carmen Enid Velez Rios, 51, Harrisburg, falleció repentinamente el viernes 23 de octubre de 2020 en el Harrisburg Hospital.

Nacida el 6 de julio de 1969 en Utuado, Puerto Rico, era hija de Carmen Lydia Ríos y el fallecido Manuel Vélez.

Además de su padre, se une en Heaven a su hijo, Daniel...

Marcella P. (Dade)  Dunbar

Marcella P. (Dade) Dunbar

Oct 16, 2020

Marcella P. (Dade) Dunbar, 87, Paxtang, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at her home.

Born March 5, 1933 in Scrabble, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George Dade and Willer Peyton Duffan and was a graduate of John Harris High School.

She was retired from Polyclinic Medical Center as a nurse’s aide....

Cora L. Lawson-Miller

Cora L. Lawson-Miller

Oct 11, 2020

Cora L. Lawson-Miller, 83 of Steelton, PA, transitioned into eternal life on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 2:00 pm. She passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Born December 4, 1936, she was raised in Steelton by her grandmother Cora Louise Lawson, grandfather James Clayton Lawson and mother Virgie Russell. For her education she...

José Raul Medina Aviles

José Raul Medina Aviles

Sep 1, 2020

José Raul Medina Aviles, 41, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Harrisburg on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

Born September 16, 1978 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Raul Medina Montalvo and the late Maria Mercedes Aviles Perez.

A landscaper by trade, José was a hard worker and well-loved for his humor...

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