Nov 13, 2019

Following a difficult battle with dementia, John W. Shearer, 81, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at ManorCare, Camp Hill.

Born November 21, 1937 in Harrisburg, he was a graduate of Enola High School and was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Thelma Frye Gutierrez and Joseph Gutierrez and his son, Brett...

Nov 11, 2019

Shirley A. (Romberger) Windowmaker, 84, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Colonial Park Care Center.

Born August 5, 1935 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Maude (Michaels) Romberger.

She was the widow of Herman J. Windowmaker, who passed away in 2007 after nearly 46 years of marriage.

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Oct 30, 2019

Rebekah “Becky” Vargo Young, 33, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Easton, following a years-long battle with addiction.

Born July 24, 1986 in Johnstown, she was the daughter of Alan Vargo and Cindy (Ober) Scomak.

She was preceded in death by her Aunt Linda Means and her grandparents: Arthur Tedrow, Rosemary...

Oct 15, 2019

Santos Rosado Ruiz, age 90, formerly of Puerto Rico, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Harrisburg Hospital.

Born March 29, 1929 in San German, PR, he was the son of the late Emilio Rosado and America Ruiz and had been a dock worker at the shipyard in Ponce.

He was the widower of Guillermina...

Sep 21, 2019

At the age of 101 years, LaRue B. (Bowers) Hyde, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 21, 2019 while a resident at Ephrata Manor, Ephrata.

Born March 10, 1918 in Rossiter, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Kathryn (Cassidy) Bowers. In 1935 she graduated from Rossiter High School in the heart...

Aug 26, 2019

With the gentlest smile on her face, Antonia Aviles, 67, passed away peacefully at her home in Harrisburg.

Born September 24, 1951 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Miguel Malave and Irma Julia Malave-Echevarria and was also preceded in death by her sister, Margarita Perez and her brothers, Louie Malave and José...

Aug 17, 2019

Following a brief illness and with her loving family at her side, Barbara A. (Brauning) Bell, 61, Harrisburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Osteopathic Hospital.

Born July 14, 1958 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Priscilla J. (Gutshall) Brauning and the late Harry G. Brauning. A 1976...

Aug 12, 2019

Walter R. Stafford, 67, Harrisburg, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019.

Born March 3, 1952 in Memphis, TN, he was the son of the late Ronald Stafford and Clara Stafford of Harrisburg and was a former member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church.

Walter was a 1970 graduate...

Aug 9, 2019

Elias “Baby” Santa, Jr., 33, Harrisburg, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center following a sudden brain aneurysm . He joins in Heaven his beloved brother, Jose (Joe) Santa, who passed away in 2016 and his brother-in-law, Eugene Green III.

Born October 15, 1985 in Harrisburg, he was the son of Elias Santa, Sr....

Jul 29, 2019

Adrian Rivera, Jr., “Papi Tio”, 55, passed away suddenly at his home in Washington, PA on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Born May 25, 1964 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Adrian Rivera Cruz and is survived by his mother, Migdalia Mercado Mora Rivera.  He is also preceded in death by his cousin, Rafael Lopez...

Jul 23, 2019

Joseph L. Cole, 66, Steelton, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Osteopathic Hospital following a thankfully brief illness.

Born January 5, 1953 in Annville, (technically in a ditch in Annville, as he loved to say), he was the son of the late Joseph L. Murray and Dorothy (Noaker) Cole. In addition, he was preceded in...

Jul 9, 2019

Edith Santiago, (La Mafia) 85, Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Abington Hospital.

Born February 6, 1934 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Luis Santiago and Victoria Montero Santiago and was the widow of Hector Reyes. She was also preceded in death by her son, Hector “Gino” Reyes, her grandson,...

Jul 2, 2019

Teodoro Colon, 81, Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Spring Creek Nursing Home.

Born April 5, 1938 in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, he was the only child of the late Asuncion Santos, and was also preceded in death by his daughters, Luz Martiza, Luisa Andujar Colon and Maria Teresa Colon and his beloved wife of 61...

Jun 30, 2019

Sunrise: October 8, 1988 – Sunset: June 30, 2019

Jared Walter Smith, 30, Harrisburg passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 30, 2019.

Born October 8, 1988, he lived in Harrisburg all his life, was a member of Paxton Presbyterian Church and attended Central Dauphin East High School.

He worked at Aero Performance until the day...

Jun 26, 2019

Sekani Zaima Roberts, precious infant daughter of Nyairrea Jones and Ginovonii Roberts, Sr. of Harrisburg, became their forever angel shortly after her birth on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Although her time on earth was brief, her memory will be imprinted on the hearts of her loving family forever.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Jun 17, 2019

Betty Irene Kauffman, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Gardens of West Shore, Camp Hill.

Born October 19, 1934 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Frank D. and Mary I. (Stinson) Kauffman and was a retired secretary from Statesman’s Insurance Group.

She...

Jun 15, 2019

Theresa Calderon, 69, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 in Harrisburg.

Born February 23, 1950 in the Bronx, she was a life-long resident there until recently, when she came to live with her son.

She loved music and dancing, dogs and all animals; and had a voracious sweet tooth. Mostly, she was kind and always...

Jun 13, 2019

Leona E. Quick, 92, of East Hanover Township, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born February 2, 1927 in the Harrisburg area, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (McClenahan) Welch. Leona was the widow of Wilbur Quick, who passed away in 1980 after 35 years of marriage. She was...

Jun 9, 2019

Ian Alan Messersmith, “Ebie”, age 28, of Enola, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Holy Spirit Hospital.

Born May 15, 1991 in Harrisburg, he was the son of Stephanie L. (Hamer) Lewis and Jeffery Alan Messersmith and was a graduate of Susquenita High School.

He was a painter with B&B Construction and was training...

May 10, 2019

Following a challenging struggle with depression, Edward J. "Ned" Smith, Jr., (Naed), 52, ended his life at his home in Harrisburg on Friday, May 10, 2019.

A native of Wilkes-Barre and a resident of Harrisburg, Ned was well known in both cities and internationally for his tireless commitment to promote peace and build strong communities over several...