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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...
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
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
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
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
Jan 30, 2016
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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
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
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....
Natalie P. (Porter) Smith
Jan 3, 2016
Natalie (Porter) Smith, 97, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away January 3, 2016 at Twining Village, Holland. Born October 29, 1918 in New Cumberland, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James and Josephine (Lovell) Porter and was a graduate of West Virginia University. She was an active member of Paxton Presbyterian Church; a member of the Hancock County,...
Larry R. Snyder
Dec 26, 2015
Larry R. Snyder, 67, Carlisle, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill. Born February 29, 1948 in Mechanicsburg, he was the son of the late Roy and Mildred (Eckert) Snyder and was a 1966 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School. After briefly working at Weis Markets following graduation, he served his country for several years...
August Jatras
Dec 11, 2015
August "Augie" Jatras, 89, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Hershey Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born March 21, 1926 in McKeesport, PA, he was the son of the late August and Coula (Poulicacos) Jatras, was a graduate of Clairton (PA) High School, served in the Army Air Corps during...
Donald W. Smith, Jr.
Dec 4, 2015
On Friday, December 4, 2015, and after a 5 year valiant battle with cancer, Don Smith, Jr., Middle Paxton Township, answered his final call when the Lord summoned him to heaven to account for his actions here on earth. (Romans 14:22) Born January 15, 1958 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Donald W. and Nancy S. (Shunk)...
Josephine K. (Keeney) Heckert
Nov 14, 2015
Josephine K. Heckert, 97, Steelton, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at her home. Born July 10, 1918 in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Houck) Keeney, and was a graduate of John Harris High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Art and English Education from Penn State University, class of 1940, where she...
Rev. Dr. Morton Graham Glise
Sep 19, 2015
The Rev. Dr. Morton G. Glise, 100, Harrisburg, passed away Saturday at Colonial Park Care Center. Born March 3, 1915 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Amos and Marjorie (Pruden) Glise and was a 1932 graduate of West Philadelphia High School. He attended the Collegiate Department of Eastern Baptist Seminary in Philadelphia; graduated from Waynesburg College with...

Daniel H. Lefever
Sep 18, 2015
Daniel H. Lefever, 85, fell asleep in death on September 18, 2015. He attended the Camp Hill congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Colleen and their daughter, Deborah L. Pazich and her husband Michael, of Enola. Also, four grandchildren: Michael E. Pazich II and his wife, Stephanie of Kingston, Tenn.; Daniel M. Pazich...
Nancy Jane (Reitmeyer) Beatty
Sep 13, 2015
Nancy Jane (Reitmeyer) Beatty, 54, Hummelstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence, Harrisburg. Born March 13, 1961 in Lewistown, she was the daughter of Virginia Olsen and John Reitmeyer; was a 1979 graduate of Shippensburg Area Senior High School and received her Bachelor's degree from Penn State. She continued her education...
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