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Thomas W. Daniels

Thomas W. Daniels

Jun 2, 2014

Thomas W. Daniels, Sr., 93, Harrisburg, entered his Heavenly home peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2014. Born October 8, 1920 in Olyphant, he was the son of the late William and Grace (Edwards) Daniels and graduated in 1937 from Blakely High School, Olyphant and from Powell College, Scranton in 1940. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and...

Arthur J. Kurtz

Arthur J. Kurtz

May 18, 2014

Arthur James Kurtz, 95, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away May 18, 2014. Preceding him in death were his daughter Nancy J. Harris, his sister Fern L. Weiss, and his grandson Richard Kurtz. Surviving him is D. Jane Kurtz (Dunkle), his wife of 76 years; his sister Ann Morrison of Lakewood, NJ; his son Richard Allen of Sun City, CA; grandsons...

John Warren Irvin

John Warren Irvin

May 8, 2014

John Warren Irvin, 65 of Mechanicsburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 8, 2014. Born August 16, 1948 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Roscoe Allen and Virginia Metz Cahill and received his Bachelors of Divinity from Long Island Bible Institute. He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam...

Marguerite D. (Jackson)  Brandt

Marguerite D. (Jackson) Brandt

Apr 27, 2014

Marguerite D. Brandt, 93, Long Island, New York, entered the kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, April 27, 2014 in Harrisburg, PA. Born March 17, 1921 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James H. Jackson and Mattie Canty, and was the owner of Brandt's House of Beauty, Long Island. Marguerite was a faithful and longstanding member of Bethel  ...

Betty L. (Storm)  Santiago

Betty L. (Storm) Santiago

Apr 9, 2014

Betty L. Santiago, 64, Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Harrisburg Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born August 6, 1949 in Mechanicsburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Edna (Harmen) Storm and was a graduate of John Harris High School.  She was actively involved in the Salvation Army until she was unable to participate...

Joanne K. (Heit)  Ritrievi

Joanne K. (Heit) Ritrievi

Apr 7, 2014

Joanne Kathleen Ritrievi (née Heit), 75, of Paxtang, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Monday, April 7, 2014 at home. Born December 27, 1938 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Elsie R. (Navenshegg) Heit and was a 1956 graduate of Catholic High School in Harrisburg. She worked at Bell Telephone as the supervisor...

William L. Faust, Sr.

William L. Faust, Sr.

Apr 1, 2014

William L. Faust, Sr., 86, West Chester, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Neighborhood Hospice. Born July 26, 1927 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Lee M. Hayes and Gladys Faust; was a 1945 graduate of Lemoyne High School, received his Bachelor's degree from West Chester State and his Master's from Columbia University.  He was the...

Helen L. (GeeGee)  Sirk

Helen L. (GeeGee) Sirk

Mar 24, 2014

Helen L. (GeeGee) Sirk, 88, a resident at Golden Living Center- Blue Ridge Mountain, Susquehanna Township, passed peacefully to join her beloved husband on Monday, March 24, 2014. Born August 2, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Philomena (Pasqualie) GeeGee, Italian immigrants who came to America through Ellis Island.  She was born in Duncannon, and attended...

Doris J. (Breach)  Snyder

Doris J. (Breach) Snyder

Mar 15, 2014

Doris J. Snyder, 85, formerly of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the West Shore Golden Living Center. Born August 19, 1928 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Goldie (Morgan) Breach, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Walters and a grandson, Donald Mummert. She formerly attended the...

Harvey E. Enterline, Jr.

Harvey E. Enterline, Jr.

Mar 9, 2014

Harvey E. "Abe" Enterline, Jr., 85, Lower Paxton Township and formerly of Oberlin, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Harrisburg Hospital. Born August 12, 1928 in Highspire, he was the son of the late Harvey E. Enterline Sr., and Ella M. Coble Enterline, and was also preceded in death by his 12 year old daughter, Harvanna...

Hector E.  Reyes

Hector E. Reyes

Mar 3, 2014

Hector E. Reyes, 50, of Harrisburg, passed away suddenly Monday, March 3, 2014 at Harrisburg Hospital. Born July 6, 1963 in the Bronx, he was the son of the late Hector L. Reyes and Edith Santiago of Harrisburg. Hector was an avid Giants and Yankees fan, and had been scouted in high school to play professional baseball. While living...

Robert P. Hetrick

Robert P. Hetrick

Feb 6, 2014

Robert P. Hetrick, Jr., 89, of Susquehanna Township, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 at his home. Born July 3, 1924 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Robert and Reba (Heverling) Hetrick. He was an Army veteran of WWII; was a Master Plumber with his own company in Harrisburg; and retired as a Construction Inspection Manager for...

Dennis J. Green, Jr.

Dennis J. Green, Jr.

Jan 4, 2014

Dennis J. Green, Jr., age 41 of Steelton, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 4, 2014. Born September 28, 1972 in Harrisburg, he was the son of Dennis J. Green, Sr. and Shirley (Barber) Green Blanton. Dennis was a cab driver for Capital City Cab Service.  Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 28, he became passionate about researching...

Isabelle L.  (Cook)  Price

Isabelle L. (Cook) Price

Dec 31, 2013

Isabelle L. Price, 93, a resident of the Middletown Home, passed away peacefully at Hershey Medical Center on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Born December 4, 1920 in Dillsburg, she was the daughter of the late Park L. Cook, Sr. and Blanche (Anthony) Cook, and was also preceded in death by her three brothers. She worked at several companies in...

Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Boldosser

Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Boldosser

Nov 26, 2013

Reverend Dr. Kenneth E. Boldosser, 95, formerly of the Harrisburg area, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the home of his son in Alabama. He joins his beloved wife of 66 years, Arlene M. Boldosser, who passed away in 2010.

Born October 2, 1918 in Newville, he was...

Jacqueline C. Granthon

Jacqueline C. Granthon

Oct 10, 2013

Jacqueline C. Granthon, 83, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Colonial Park Care Center, Harrisburg. She was born in Virginia, and was retired from the Neighborhood Community Center. She was the widow of Joseph Granthon, and was also preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Granthon and a son in law, Virgil Barbour. Surviving are her daughters, Karen...

Jeannette (Appleby)  Holtzman

Jeannette (Appleby) Holtzman

Sep 29, 2013

Jeannette Appleby Holtzman, 94, formerly of Paxtang Borough, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Messiah Village in Mechanicsburg surrounded by her loving family. Born December 5, 1918 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Julia (Jacobs) Appleby; and was a 1937 graduate of John Harris High School and a 1941 graduate of William...

Daniel L.  Foxwell

Daniel L. Foxwell

Sep 19, 2013

Daniel L. Foxwell ,  (aka Bald Eagle), age 39, Lower Paxton Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Hershey Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 4, 1974 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Weldon Foxwell and Connie (Wadding) McCafferty . Dan was a graduate...

Divine T. Madden McNeill

Divine T. Madden McNeill

I am here in BABY HEAVEN; God took me by the hand.

Wrapped me in His love, gently lead me to His land.

I will always be your baby, our hearts joined by love.

Now a perfect little...

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