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

Sherri  Ann (Gwinn)  Myer

Sherri Ann (Gwinn) Myer

Jan 21, 2017

Sherri Ann Myer (Gwinn), 52, of Dillsburg, PA passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Holy Spirit Hospital. Born November, 21, 1964 in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of Jack Gwinn and Donna Schroeder. Sherri will be remembered for her infectious smile and soul lifting laughter. She immediately saw the best in everyone she met, and worked tirelessly...

Ruperto "Macho" Garcia, III

Ruperto "Macho" Garcia, III

Jan 20, 2017

Ruperto “Macho” Garcia III, 31, Harrisburg, passed away as the result of an accident on Friday, January 20, 2017 in Washington Township. Born June 16, 1985 in Hershey, he was the son of Miriam M. Colon, Harrisburg and Ruperto Garcia, Jr., Harrisburg; and was a graduate of Harrisburg High School. He was employed by Burger King in Mechanicsburg and had...

Jose R. Rodriguez-Cruz

Jose R. Rodriguez-Cruz

Jan 19, 2017

José R. Rodriguez-Cruz, 61, went to be with his Lord Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his home in Harrisburg. Son of the late Ortencio Rodriguez and the late Ines Cruz, he was born February 5, 1955 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, and moved to the States in 1998. He was an employee of UPS and a member of St. Francis...

Steven A. Rathfon

Steven A. Rathfon

Jan 3, 2017

Steven A. Rathfon, 34, Carlisle, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at his home. Born April 16, 1982 in Camp Hill, he was the son of Steven W. Rathfon and Cheryl Soul and was a graduate of Susquenita High School. Steve worked at WalMart and the Carlisle Fairgrounds; loved playing video games and was a fan of all...

Vanessa L.  (Blackman)  Scrbacic

Vanessa L. (Blackman) Scrbacic

Dec 30, 2016

Vanessa L. (Blackman) Scrbacic, 28, of Harrisburg, went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 30, 2016.  She joins in heaven her precious son, Alexander Blackman. Born March 14, 1988 in Barbados, she was the daughter of Marlene Blackman and David Savory and was a 2007 graduate of Central Dauphin East High School. Vanessa had been employed by the...

Sandra Lee (Bower)  Shaeffer

Sandra Lee (Bower) Shaeffer

Dec 20, 2016

Sandra L. (Bower) Shaeffer, “Lala” to her grandchildren, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at her home in West Hanover Township. Born July 4, 1938 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Olene (Johnson) Bower and was a graduate of Susquehanna Township High School.  Following graduation she attended Polyclinic Nursing School.  She...

Barbara "Bunny" L. (Kipp)  Peters

Barbara "Bunny" L. (Kipp) Peters

Dec 15, 2016

On Thursday, December 15, 2016, Barbara L. “Bunny” Peters, age 64, of Swatara Township, passed away at Hershey Medical Center.  She is reunited with her soul mate and husband, John, who died in 2012 after nearly 37 years of marriage. Born November 22, 1952 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Othnel Kipp and Barbara Gnilakevich Kipp and...

Betty Mae (Poust)  Palmer

Betty Mae (Poust) Palmer

Dec 9, 2016

Surrounded by her loving family, Betty Mae (Poust) Palmer, 60, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at her home in Marysville after a valiant battle with cancer. Born December 27, 1955 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Shirley (Soulliard) Poust and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Patty Raymond. Betty was a manager...

Donald R. "Bo" Rohrbach, Jr.

Donald R. "Bo" Rohrbach, Jr.

Nov 28, 2016

Donald R. Rohrbach, Jr., or “Bo” as he was known to friends and family, age 64, of Grantville, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Carolyn’s House, Harrisburg. Born March 19, 1952 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Donald R. Rohrbach, Sr. and Ruth Demmy Rohrbach; and was also...

Joseph K. Mahorney, Sr.

Joseph K. Mahorney, Sr.

Oct 30, 2016

Joseph K. “Tow Joe” Mahorney, 50, of Landisville PA, passed away on Sunday, October 30th, 2016, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He is proceeded in death by parents James W. Mahorney and Ruth M Nicholson, three sisters and one brother. Joe has been a volunteer fireman since he was 15 years old. He started his passion in Maryland...

Richard G. Jacobs

Richard G. Jacobs

Sep 19, 2016

On Monday, September 19, 2016, Richard G. Jacobs, 89, Carlisle, entered the church triumphant at Cumberland Crossings.   He joins his beloved wife, Beverly, who passed away in 2008 after over 60 years of marriage. Born December 13, 1926 in Easton, he was the son of the late Michael Jacobs and Mabel (Weaver) Jacobs Savitz and was a graduate of Wilson...

Wallace L. (Wally)  Overturf

Wallace L. (Wally) Overturf

Sep 7, 2016

After valiantly battling many health issues, Wallace L. Overturf, 64, of Chambersburg, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born December 4, 1951 in Ellington, New York, Wally was the son of the late Wallace F. Overturf and Phyllis V. (Smith) Reynolds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jose E (Joe)  Santa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...