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Jane   (Martin)  Brown

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

John G. Usztics

John G. Usztics

Feb 24, 2016

Surrounded by his beloved family, John G. Usztics, 92, of Dauphin, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center. Born September 13, 1923 in Ontario, PA, he was the son of the late George and Ylena (Fekete) Usztics and graduated in 1942 from Centerville (PA) High School.  The following year, he entered the Army Air Force...

David Brinkley

David Brinkley

Feb 18, 2016

J. David "Dave" Brinkley Surrounded by his loving wife and family, David Brinkley, 53, Camp Hill, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center following a years long, hard fought battle against cancer. Dave was born February 4, 1963 in Altoona, son of the late Herbert and Joye (Quick) Brinkley, and was a 1981...

David Almodovar

David Almodovar

Feb 6, 2016

David Almodovar, age 77 of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Colonial Park Care Center. Born November 28, 1938 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ventura and Otilia (Martinez) Almodovar and was raised in the Catholic Church. Although there are no relatives, he is survived by his friends, especially Alicia Vega and her...

Billy H. Burnside

Billy H. Burnside

Feb 3, 2016

Billy H. Burnside, 99, of Greene, NY, formerly of Harrisburg, PA went to his eternal reward Wednesday,  February 3, 2016 at his daughter’s home in Greene.  He was born March 4, 1916 in Bridgeport, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Ann Burnside. He leaves behind his wife of 72 years, Eva Burnside.  He is also survived by his son,...

Livingston T. Barrow

Livingston T. Barrow

Jan 30, 2016

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Jorge Hiran Diaz

Jorge Hiran Diaz

Jan 28, 2016

Jorge Hiran Diaz, 53 of 108 School St. died Thursday, 1/28/16 at Spring Creek Rehabilitation. He was a hard worker, loving son, father, grandfather and husband. Surviving are wife: Stacey Diaz, 3 daughters: Hannah Diaz, Jay Auxier, Heidi Forney & 2 sons: Nicholas & Franky Diaz. Also, 3 grand kids: Bradyn Diaz, Bentley & Brysen Zeiders & a grandson to...

George R. Moad

George R. Moad

Jan 26, 2016

George R. Moad, 90, formerly of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born November 13, 1925 in Lewistown, he was the son of the late William Moad and Sarah (Smith) Willow and Ammon Willow.  Following his high school graduation, he entered the Army Air Force and served his country from 1943-1945.  He was...

Donald K. Epler

Donald K. Epler

Jan 22, 2016

Donald K. Epler, 84, Swatara Township, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife and family at Harrisburg Hospital. Born June 13, 1931 in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Jay Gordon "Gordy" and Leona (Reichenbach) Epler; was a 1949 graduate of Lewisburg High School and received his business degree from Drexel University in 1954....