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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...
Charles C. Morgan
Jul 23, 2015
Surrounded by his loving family, Charles C. Morgan, 93, Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the home of his son. He was the widower of Marian L. Deckman Morgan, who passed away in 2006 after almost 57 years of marriage. Born December 9, 1921 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Grace Potts Morgan and William...
Paul Daniel Bigham
Jul 15, 2015
Paul Daniel Bigham, of Harrisburg, passed away at Homeland Center on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the age of 96. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel Brandt Bigham, in 2014, after being married for 73 years. He was born on January 5, 1919, the eldest son of the late Elmer and Lottie (Carbaugh) Bigham of Iron Springs, PA. He...
Julie B. (Baniszeski) Irwin
Jun 14, 2015
Julie B. (Baniszeski) Irwin, 45, of Steelton, and formerly of Reading, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Born March 3, 1970 in Reading, she was the daughter of Barry Baniszeski and Sandra (Schnable) DeAngelis, graduated from Reading High School, and attended Reading Area Community College where she studied Architectural and Mechanical Drafting. She was a...
Pauline M. (Meyer) Wilson
Jun 6, 2015
Pauline M. (Meyer) Wilson, 88, Harrisburg, and formerly of Aurora, Colorado, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Middletown Home. Born August 2. 1926 in Mifflintown, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Anna (Boyer) Meyer, was a graduate of John Harris High School and retired from Polyclinic Hospital after 38 years as Director of Credit and...
Joan L. (Yingst) Haas
May 21, 2015
Joan L. (Yingst) Haas, 84, formerly of Bellevue Park, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Residence at the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg. Joan was born on March 30, 1931, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She was the only child of the late I. Henry and Kathryn Yingst. Following her graduation from Reading High School, Joan went to work as...
Dolores Mae (Fox) Pizzingrilli
May 17, 2015
Dolores Mae Pizzingrilli, 83, formerly of Hershey, passed away at Holy Spirit Hospital on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Born November 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Helen (Rerher) Fox and was a graduate of John Harris High School. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Orlando “Jack” Pizzingrilli...
Michael A. Molino
May 14, 2015
Michael A. Molino, 63, Newport, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Born March 25, 1952 in Weehawken, NJ, he was the son of the late Anthony and Martha (Allenspach) Molino and was a computer network specialist who owned his own company. Surviving is his companion, Jackie Good, Newport; two sisters: Marie E. Moore, West...
John R. Long
May 7, 2015
John R. Long, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away suddenly while visiting his son in California on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Born December 24, 1954 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Oscar B. and Cletes M. (Reich) Long. He was a graduate of Dauphin County VoTech and was a truck driver for Kuntz and...
Shirley A. (Balthaser) Fox
May 5, 2015
"Our Beloved Aunt T" Shirley A. "Tootie" (Balthaser) Fox, 85, of Colonial Park, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Harrisburg following a brief illness. Born June 4, 1929 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Pearl L. (Gumpher) Balthaser and was also preceded in death by her brothers, William Balthaser and Leroy "Ditty"...
Francis B. Haas, Jr.
Apr 18, 2015
Francis B. Haas, Jr., 88, formerly of Bellevue Park, Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Osteopathic Hospital. Born June 1, 1926 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Francis B. Haas, Sr. and Miriam (Ryder) Haas, and was also preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Gailey and Jean Hess. Frank graduated from William Penn High...
Barry F. Hamilton
Mar 27, 2015
Barry F. Hamilton, 73, Harrisburg, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born September 16, 1941 in Camp Hill, he was the son of the late Glenn and O'Dell Lorena (Fair) Hamilton. He was retired from Bethlehem Steel and was an Army veteran. Barry was a member of The United Church of God and...
Dale (Burdette) Hails
Mar 17, 2015
On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, Virginia Dale Hails, lover of life, family and friends, passed away. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Otho and Olene (Atkins) Burdette, Jr. Born August 14, 1951 in Nashville, Dale lived in many states, ultimately spending the last eight years in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Griffiths (Indiana) High School, and...
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