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

Sandra A. (Schnable)  DeAngelis

Sandra A. (Schnable) DeAngelis

Aug 9, 2022

Sandra A. (Schnable) DeAngelis, 79, Camp Hill, passed away with her beloved husband by her side on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Harrisburg Hospital.

Born August 20, 1942 in Reading, she was the only child of the late Edward and Julia (Dlugosz) Schnable and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Irwin and her grandson,...

Jenifer Marie Bass

Jenifer Marie Bass

Aug 4, 2022

Jenifer Marie Bass, 36, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 4, 2022 in Carlisle.

Born August 18, 1985 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of Frances V. Kennedy and the late Henry C. Bass.

She was a graduate of Carlisle High School and received her CNA certificate.

Jenifer was a caring, loving person...

Sylvia Gorritz

Sylvia Gorritz

Aug 3, 2022

Sylvia Gorritz, 72, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Lower Paxton Township on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Born February 20, 1950 in Manhattan, she was the daughter of Carmelina Del Valle Lozada and the late José Lozada and was also preceded in death by her brother:  George Gorritz. Sylvia was retired from the Department of Labor and Industry...

José Rojas-Flores

José Rojas-Flores

Jul 29, 2022

José Rojas-Flores, de 53 años, Harrisburg, y anteriormente de Nueva Jersey y México, falleció inesperadamente a consecuencia de un accidente de trabajo el viernes 29 de julio de 2022 en Gettysburg. El nacio el 17 de enero de 1969 en Puebla, México. Conocido como “Pachuco”, José vivió entre Nueva Jersey y Harrisburg durante años antes de establecerse aquí con...

Cecile M. (Lutze)  Looker

Cecile M. (Lutze) Looker

Jul 28, 2022

Cecile M. (Lutze) Looker, 75, formerly of Lower Paxton Township, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born July 20, 1947 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Rudy and Jeanne Marie (Morische) Lutze and was a 1965 graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School.

Cecile retired from Lakewood Hills Apartment...

Fern A. (Feeser)  Carberry

Fern A. (Feeser) Carberry

Jul 22, 2022

Fern A. (Feeser) Carberry, 92, a resident of Ecumenical Community in Susquehanna Township, passed away peacefully early Friday, July 22, 2022 at Osteopathic Hospital.

Born August 26, 1929 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Gideon and Esther (Earley) Feeser and was a graduate of John Harris High School.

She was the widow...

Antonio Junior Lora

Antonio Junior Lora

Jul 18, 2022

Antonio Junior Lora, “Tony”, 49, of Harrisburg and formerly of Manhattan, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at Harrisburg Hospital.

Born April 4, 1973 in New York, he was the son of Mercedes Adames, Harrisburg and the late Antonio Lora.

Tony was born and raised in Brooklyn, only moving to Harrisburg recently.  While in Manhattan,...

Kevin A. Keim

Kevin A. Keim

Jun 29, 2022

Kevin A. Keim, 64, Lower Paxton Township, passed away unexpectedly at Hershey Medical Center on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 as the result of a motorcycle accident.

Born January 10, 1958 in Burlington, Vermont, he was the son of the late Lt. Col. Carl A. Keim and Janet (Armstrong) Keim; and was a 1976 graduate of Dauphin County...

Natalie Jane "Toots" Long

Natalie Jane "Toots" Long

Jun 23, 2022

Natalie Jane “Toots” Long, 83, Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Harrisburg Hospital.

Born March 13, 1939 in Harrisburg, she was the youngest child of John and Pauline (Palm) Long.  In addition to her parents, she was reunited in Heaven with all her siblings:  Leroy J. Long, Arleen E. Exum, Deloris A. Arnett, Pauline L....

Lorraine Funt Boyanowski

Lorraine Funt Boyanowski

Jun 18, 2022

Lorraine Funt Boyanowski, 90, Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Homeland Center.

Born August 14, 1931 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Jane M. (Helman) Funt and was a graduate of York Springs High School. Lorraine was retired from the former Pomeroy’s and was a longtime member of the Chapel...

Linda L. (Ganoe)  Repa

Linda L. (Ganoe) Repa

Jun 12, 2022

Following a brief illness, Linda L. (Ganoe) Repa, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Swatara Township with her loving daughter at her side.

Born September 3, 1944 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Lee and M. Irene (McAfee) Ganoe and was a graduate of John Harris High School.

She was...

Patricia A. (Forbes)  Zimmerman

Patricia A. (Forbes) Zimmerman

May 16, 2022

Patricia Ann Zimmerman, aged 85, of Linglestown, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 16, 2022.

Born November 5, 1936 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Paul W. Forbes, Sr. and Margaret (Ellis) Forbes and was also preceded in death by her sister:  Caroline Perva; and three brothers:  Paul W. Forbes, Jr., John...

Patricia Mickle Appleby

Patricia Mickle Appleby

Apr 29, 2022

Patricia (Pam) Mickle Appleby passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at Messiah Lifeways, Upper Allen Township.

Born September 28, 1928 in Bedford PA, she was the daughter of Eudora Sleek Mickle and J. Warren Mickle.

Pat graduated from John Harris High School and West Chester State Teachers College.  She received her Master's Degree in Special...

Joseph J. Spogli

Joseph J. Spogli

Apr 26, 2022

Joseph J. Spogli, 95, Lower Paxton Township, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Ecumenical Communities, Harrisburg.

Born January 22, 1927 in Pittston, Joe was the son of the late Joseph R. and Julia (Cacciamani) Spogli and was a graduate of St. Paul’s Catholic School in Scranton. Following graduation, he entered the Army and served his country...

Nghi Thi Nguyen

Nghi Thi Nguyen

Apr 11, 2022

Nghi Thi Nguyen, 80, Harrisburg, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at Harrisburg Hospital.

Born October 10, 1941 in Hue, Vietnam, daughter of the late Vien Thi Nguyen, she and her family owned and operated a local grocery store.  She was the widow of Hoang Nguyen.

She was a member of the Catholic Church; and...

Russell Neubaum

Russell Neubaum

Apr 4, 2022

Russell R. Neubaum, 84, Susquehanna Township, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg.

Born August 27, 1937 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frederick L. and Jeremina M. (Gatto) Neubaum.

Russell was a former member of Harris Street United Methodist Church and retired from Goodwill Industries.

In...

Janice S. (Simler)  Barnes

Janice S. (Simler) Barnes

Apr 2, 2022

Janice S. (Simler) Barnes, 80, Swatara Township, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Columbia Cottages, Palmyra.

Born August 15, 1941 in Novinger, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Shirley (Cauby) Simler and was a graduate of Kirksville University, Missouri.

She was the wife of Steven M. Barnes, whom she married...

Michael J. Mazurkiewicz

Michael J. Mazurkiewicz

Mar 27, 2022

With his sons by his side, Michael J. Mazurkiewicz, 76, Paxtang, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at UPMC Hospital in Harrisburg.

Born March 10, 1946 in Reading, he was the son of the late John and Vera (Pociechowski) Mazurkiewicz, and was a graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School.

Following high school,...

Maria Luisa Rivera Alejandro

Maria Luisa Rivera Alejandro

Mar 20, 2022

Maria Luisa Rivera Alejandro, 82, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at home in Harrisburg.

Born November 17, 1939 in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Julio Manuel Rivera and Ana Maria Alejandro.  Maria was married to Julio C. Reyes, who passed away in 2021.  She was...

Doris J. (Fleisher)  Beatty

Doris J. (Fleisher) Beatty

Mar 19, 2022

Doris Jean (Fleisher) Beatty, 93, formerly of Lower Paxton Township, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Bethany Village.

Born February 28, 1929 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late H. Brandt and Dorothy K. (Gause) Fleisher and was a graduate of William Penn High School, Harrisburg.

Doris was the widow of C....