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Noemy (Perez)  Martinez

Noemy (Perez) Martinez

Dec 5, 2021

Noemy Martinez : Mother, Salvadoran cuisine expert/foodie, and lifelong sales person passed away on Sunday 12/5 peacefully during her sleep. She was born in Santa Ana, El Salvador in September, 1944.

Persistence, hard work, and countless sacrifices allowed her to live a life full of accomplishments.

Her...

Barbara Nissley Elder

Barbara Nissley Elder

Dec 4, 2021

Barbara (Nissley) Elder, 87, of Swatara Township, died on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, PA.

Born June 19, 1934 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Byron Paul and Margaret (Drvar) Nissley.

She was a graduate of Harrisburg High School and the Harrisburg School of Nursing, where she...

Alberto Cloud Gomez, Jr.

Alberto Cloud Gomez, Jr.

Dec 1, 2021

Alberto Cloud Gomez, Jr., beloved infant son of Alberto (Sr) and Vantajah (Gordon) Gomez of Harrisburg, became their forever angel on Wednesday,  December 1, 2021 at Harrisburg Hospital. Although his time on earth was brief, his memory will be imprinted on the hearts of his loving family until they are reunited in Heaven. In addition to his parents, Alberto is...

Fred R. "Fritz" Rudy, Jr

Fred R. "Fritz" Rudy, Jr

Nov 24, 2021

With his loving family by his side, Fred R. “Fritz” Rudy, Jr., 93, Lower Paxton Township, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at his home.

Born August 18, 1928 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Fred R. and Alverda (Blessing) Rudy and was a graduate of William...

Edmund G. Roberts

Edmund G. Roberts

Nov 15, 2021

With his beloved wife by his side, Edmund G. Roberts, 76, Harrisburg, went to be with his Heavenly Savior on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Holy Spirit Hospital.

Born November 20, 1944 in Trinidad, he was the son of the late Gordon and Sylvia (Roberts) Morris and was retired from the State Department of Revenue.

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Harry S. Soehnlein

Harry S. Soehnlein

Oct 31, 2021

Harry S. Soehnlein, 82, Mechanicsburg and formerly of Hershey, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Holy Spirit Hospital.

Born July 28, 1939 in Teaneck, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Harry M. and Margaret E. (Hughes) Soehnlein, and was also preceded in death by a son, James Soehnlein and a granddaughter, Emily Pritsch....

Ruth Noemi Rodriguez

Ruth Noemi Rodriguez

Oct 30, 2021

Tengo de su gracia celestial Gozo en su santo amor Y riquezas fluyen a raudal Desde el trono del Senor

Ruth Noemi Rodriguez, 62, Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at her home in the presence of her loving daughter and family.

Born June...

Charlene Ann (Smith)  Wargo

Charlene Ann (Smith) Wargo

Oct 27, 2021

Charlene Ann (Smith) Wargo, 70, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth “Bebe” (Rimpfel) Smith and graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School.

A kind and gentle soul who befriended everyone, Charlene will be dearly missed by her sisters:...

Robert E. Anderson

Robert E. Anderson

Oct 25, 2021

Robert E. Anderson, 81, Lower Paxton Township, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Osteopathic Hospital.

Born June 16, 1940 in Cicero, Illinois, he was the son of the late Ernest and Frances (Guido) Anderson and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Illinois. Upon graduating from college, he entered the Army and served his country...

Martin Landis Kieffer II

Martin Landis Kieffer II

Oct 15, 2021

Martin Landis Kieffer II, 74 of Harrisburg, entered into the kingdom of heaven on October 15, 2021-- surrounded by his loving family.

Martin was born in Hershey, PA to the late Martin L. Kieffer and Mary Alice (Rahn). Martin was a graduate of Hershey High School in 1965 then attended Harrisburg Area Community College where he met...

Reverend Luis Perez Feliciano

Reverend Luis Perez Feliciano

Oct 15, 2021

Después de años de luchar con valentía contra las enfermedades, el Reverendo Luis Pérez Feliciano, 86, Hummelstown, partió con su Señor y Salvador en su hogar el Viernes 15 de octubre, 2021. Su amada familia estaba a su lado cuando el entró por las puertas del cielo.

Nacio el 11 de Julio de 1935 en Guayanilla, Puerto...

Andrew James McClure

Andrew James McClure

Oct 2, 2021

Andrew James McClure, 65, of Harrisburg, passed away at home on Saturday, October 2.

He leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Lauren Anzolut McClure and a son, Vincent August McClure, both of Harrisburg. Other surviving family includes his mother, Edith Principe Reisch of Palmyra; brothers Daniel (Rosemary) of Harrisburg, Timothy McClure of Hummelstown and sister, Dorothy...

Donald G. Stevens

Donald G. Stevens

Sep 23, 2021

Donald G. (Donnie) Stevens, 89, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021, with family by his side.

Born February 1, 1932 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Martin and Katherine (Nye) Stevens and was a graduate of John Harris High School.

He is survived by his wife Nancy (Karper...

Martha A. (Murphy)  Wagner

Martha A. (Murphy) Wagner

Aug 30, 2021

Martha A. (Murphy) Wagner, 91, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 30, 2021.

Born February 25, 1930 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late A. Earl and Anna Laura (Gruber) Murphy and was a 1948 graduate of John Harris High School. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her...

Robert H. Koller, Sr.

Robert H. Koller, Sr.

Aug 26, 2021

Robert H. Koller, Sr., 84, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.

Born June 13, 1937 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Henry and Barbara (Gartner) Koller and was a graduate of Central Dauphin High School.

He was retired as a Machinist at AMP, and then...

Peggy Ann (Meyer)  Grundon

Peggy Ann (Meyer) Grundon

Aug 24, 2021

Peggy Ann (Meyer) Grundon, 88, West Hanover Township, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 24, 2021, holding the hand of her loving daughter, Cheryl, and comforted by her friend, Teri.

Born on October 25, 1932 to Anna Jane (Boyer) and Ralph Edward Meyer, Peggy lived in Harrisburg and graduated from John Harris High...

Cynthia M. (Cyndi)  Staats

Cynthia M. (Cyndi) Staats

Aug 16, 2021

Although she spent years bravely battling multiple illnesses, Cynthia M. Staats, 59, of Harrisburg, passed away rather unexpectedly at Harrisburg Hospital on Monday, August 16, 2021.

Born September 14, 1961 in Del Rio, Texas to the late Richard and Reiko “Betty” (Fujio) Staats, Cyndi was a typical Air Force Brat; moving with her family from Texas to Arizona...

Michael S. Wydra

Michael S. Wydra

Aug 6, 2021

Michael Stanley Wydra, affectionately known as “Spider”, age 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Harrisburg on Friday, August 6, 2021.

Born March 10, 1957 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Stanley Wydra and Nancy (Wasson) Wydra, and was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Michael Hill.

He was a...

Donald Richard Shade, Sr.

Donald Richard Shade, Sr.

Jul 31, 2021

Donald Richard Shade, Sr., 89, of Lower Paxton Township, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born April 14, 1932 in Hummelstown, he was the son of the late Adam J. and Evelyn E. (Landis) Shade. Donald was retired from the Lower Paxton Township Highway Department and had worked for his father at the...

Janice M. (Boyer)  Wagner

Janice M. (Boyer) Wagner

Jul 21, 2021

*UPDATE*

Due to the recent increase in covid infections, face coverings are strongly recommended for the services inside.

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Janice M. (Boyer) Wagner, 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Harrisburg.

Born March 28, 1957 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late...

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