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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...
Peggy Lee (Balthaser) Williamson
Jul 10, 2016
Peggy Lee (Balthaser) Williamson, 67, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Kinkora Pythian Home. Born September 30, 1948 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Margaret (Kannegieser) Stauffer and the late Leroy Balthaser and was retired from the State DEP. She was a Princess House representative and enjoyed watching the Steelers and Penn State Football and the...
Marcos Antonio (Tony) Perez
Jun 30, 2016
Marcos Antonio "Tony" Perez, Jr., Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Born December 18, 1969 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Marcos A. Perez, Sr. and Ana Santiago. Tony worked in many aspects of construction; and enjoyed fixing and building everything for customers and family, alike. He liked playing video games, and had a fascination for...
Santos ("Junito") Rivera
Jun 28, 2016
On Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Santos Rivera-Rodriguez, Jr., "Junito", 45, passed away peacefully with his sister, Lynette, by his side at Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill. He was born August 30, 1970 in Guayama, Puerto Rico; and worked for LA Fitness, Harrisburg. He enjoyed decorating and party planning; but his greatest joy came from spending time with his family and...
Than V. Nguyen
Jun 24, 2016
Than V. Nguyen, 95, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Osteopathic Hospital. Born September 25, 1920 in Vietnam, he was the son of the late Dau V. Nguyen and Le Vo, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Ngoc Phan. Than enjoyed reading and loved watching soccer, but his greatest joy in life...
Jane (Martin) Brown
Jun 14, 2016
Jane Martin Brown, 89, Camp Hill, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Homeland Center, Harrisburg. Born August 17, 1926 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Marie (Verstraete) Martin and was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Vera Martin. Jane was raised in Paxtang and Bellevue Park and graduated from John Harris High...
William A. Sheetz
May 28, 2016
William A. "Bill" (Poppy) Sheetz, formerly of Colonial Park, joined Christine, his wife of 80 years, in heaven on May 28, 2016 in Englewood, Florida, shortly after celebrating his 110th birthday on May 17th. Born in Birdsboro, he later moved with his parents (Rev. William and Martha Sheetz) to Harrisburg along with his six siblings of which Mary Grim, York,...
Floyd J Demmy
May 20, 2016
Floyd (Pop-Pop) Demmy, age 89, of Harrisburg, went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 20, 2016. Born June 5, 1926 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late William G. Demmy, Sr., and Esther E. (Gland) Demmy. Floyd was also preceded in death by his siblings: Paul Demmy, William Demmy, Jr., Leola Beers (his twin sister), Russell...
Orpha B. (Bucher) Garman
May 13, 2016
Orpha B. (Bucher) Garman, 93, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at Thornwald Home, Carlisle. Born October 27, 1922 in Paxtang, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Ruth E. (Holtzman) Bucher and was also preceded in death by her sisters, Zelma Sweigart and Anna Blessing. She was a member of Penbrook Church of God and loved...
Grant Michael ("Smitty") Smith
Apr 6, 2016
Surrounded by his loved ones, Grant Michael Smith, 64, of Millersburg (formerly Harrisburg), passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Harrisburg Hospital. Born December 18, 1951 in Harrisburg and a graduate of William Penn High School, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Lile (Bailets) Smith, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Gordon. Better known...
Margaret "Peggy" E. (Ramer) Weit
Mar 28, 2016
Margaret E. "Peggy" Weit, 72, Middletown, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at Harrisburg Hospital. Born December 26, 1943 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Melvin A. and Florence A. (Forney) Ramer and was a 1961 graduate of Susquehanna Township High School. She was the former office manager of the Historic Harrisburg Cemetery and retired from the...
John E. Adams, Jr.
Mar 14, 2016
John E. Adams, Jr., 82, formerly of Harrisburg and Camp Hill, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. Born May 30, 1933 in East Pennsboro Township, he was the son of the late John and Edith (Swartz) Adams and was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth E. Adams. He was a 1951...
John V. (Jack) Dando
Mar 12, 2016
John V. "Jack" Dando, 82, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, finally ending his 27 year struggle as a stroke victim. Born September 5, 1933 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Sara Brought Dando and William I. Dando, and step-son of the late Martha H. Dando, and was also preceded in death by his...
Charles A. ("Tiny") Zeiders
Mar 11, 2016
Following a lengthy illness, Charles A. "Tiny" Zeiders, 93, Harrisburg, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at Colonial Park Care Center. Born December 27, 1922 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Edward and Anne (Page) Zeiders; and was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters. He graduated from John Harris High School in 1941 and joined...
Jose L. ("Chopper") Vega
Mar 9, 2016
Jose L. "Chopper" Vega, 56, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Harrisburg Hospital. Born June 22, 1959 in Carlisle, Jose was the beloved son of Alicia (Rodriguez) Vega and the late Pedro Vega. He was a hardworking man all his life; loved dancing; and was a generous and happy person to all who knew him. In addition to his...
William A. Gruver III, Ph.D.
Feb 29, 2016
William (Bill) Almer Gruver III, Ph.D. 07/13/1941 – 02/29/2016 It is with great sadness that the family of William Almer Gruver III, age 74, announces his passing after a brief struggle with serious illnesses. He died suddenly at his home in North Vancouver, BC, on Monday, February 29, 2016. Born July 13, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA, Bill was the son...
Karmel Quinn (Woodhead) Shidler
Feb 26, 2016
Karmel Quinn (Woodhead) Gutschmidt Shidler, age 59, passed away quietly at her home in Harrisburg on Friday, February 26, 2016. Born June 15, 1956 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Howard Woodhead and Belva A. Miller. An avid reader, she read at least ten books weekly, and her children remember their constant trips into the Paperback Exchange...
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