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

Linda R. (Stille)  Soehnlein

Linda R. (Stille) Soehnlein

Mar 8, 2022

Linda R. (Stille) Soehnlein, 76, Mechanicsburg, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in Harrisburg.

Born December 19, 1945 in Hoboken, NJ, she was the only child of the late Walter and Ruth (Danmeyer) Stille, was a graduate of Teaneck High School, and received her RN from Farleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ.

Linda was the...

Santos R. (Macho)  Rivera Sanchez

Santos R. (Macho) Rivera Sanchez

Feb 27, 2022

Santos R. Rivera Sanchez, 41, of Crescent Street, Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Holy Spirit Hospital.

Known to many as “Macho”, he was the son of the late Santos R. Rivera Santiago and Fredesvinda Sanchez Arce, and was born April 3, 1980 in Ponce, Puerto Rico.  In addition to his parents, he...

Antonio Alejandro (Gato)  Gil

Antonio Alejandro (Gato) Gil

Feb 26, 2022

Antonio A. “Alejandro” Gil, también conocido como Gato, de 57 años, falleció inesperadamente el sábado 26 de febrero de 2022 en el Harrisburg Hospital.

Nacido el 28 de marzo de 1964 en Santo Domingo, era hijo del fallecido Alejandro Barbuena y Marianela Gil, y se convirtió en ciudadano de los Estados Unidos en 2008.

Trabajó...

Rosalbina "Rosita" Quincos-Aponte

Rosalbina "Rosita" Quincos-Aponte

Jan 27, 2022

Rosalbina “Rosita” Quincos-Aponte, 82, Mechanicsburg, falleció el jueves 27 de enero de 2022.

Nacida el 1 de marzo de 1939 en Tibana, Colombia, era hija del fallecido Enrique Quincos y Custodia Aponte, y también le precedieron en la muerte sus hermanas: Tulia y Matilde y su nieta: María Alexandra.

En 2005, se mudó a los...

James R. Derrick

James R. Derrick

Dec 17, 2021

James R. Derrick

February 17, 1955 - December 17, 2021

James “Jim” R. Derrick, the 66 year old realtor, Civil War aficionado and beloved father of three, left this world for a better place on the evening of Friday, December 17th at Holy...

Ryan B. Long

Ryan B. Long

Dec 14, 2021

Ryan B. Long, 36, beloved son and brother, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Temple University Hospital, Jeane’s Campus, Philadelphia.

Born March 15, 1985, he was the son of the late John R. Long and Wanda L. (Kreiser) Long, Penfield, and was a 2004 graduate of Lower Dauphin High School.

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Lydia M. (Shirk)  Clemmer

Lydia M. (Shirk) Clemmer

Dec 6, 2021

Lydia M. (Shirk) Clemmer, 87, Harrisburg, passed away peacefully in the hospital with her daughter by her side on December 6, 2021 in Harrisburg, PA. She was a resident of Homeland Center.

Born December 1, 1934 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Susanna (Martin) Shirk and was retired from Lucent Technologies and...

Ramon Antonio Tonito Santiago Cruz, Sr.

Ramon Antonio Tonito Santiago Cruz, Sr.

Dec 5, 2021

Ramon Antonio Tonito Santiago Cruz, Sr., 78, Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Holy Spirit Hospital.

Born August 3, 1943 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Jose Santiago Pena and Santos Gonzalez Cruz.

He was the widower of Betty L. (Storm) Santiago, who passed away in 2014...

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...