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Robert M. Shaeffer

Robert M. Shaeffer

Nov 24, 2020

Robert M. Shaeffer, 87, Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Arden Courts of Susquehanna.

Born October 15, 1933 in Manheim, he was the son of the late Robert A. and Mary C. (Swenson) Shaeffer. Bob was a graduate of John Harris High School, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching from Shippensburg State Teacher’s College....

Paul E. Deitzel, Jr.

Paul E. Deitzel, Jr.

Oct 29, 2020

Paul E. Deitzel, Jr., 80, Etters, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Harrisburg Hospital.

Born June 1, 1940 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Paul E. Deitzel, Sr. and Virginia (Boatman) Deitzel and was also preceded in death by his sister, June Yost.

Paul was a graduate of William Penn High...

Carmen Enid Velez Rios

Carmen Enid Velez Rios

Oct 23, 2020

Carmen Enid Velez Rios, 51, Harrisburg, falleció repentinamente el viernes 23 de octubre de 2020 en el Harrisburg Hospital.

Nacida el 6 de julio de 1969 en Utuado, Puerto Rico, era hija de Carmen Lydia Ríos y el fallecido Manuel Vélez.

Además de su padre, se une en Heaven a su hijo, Daniel...

Marcella P. (Dade)  Dunbar

Marcella P. (Dade) Dunbar

Oct 16, 2020

Marcella P. (Dade) Dunbar, 87, Paxtang, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at her home.

Born March 5, 1933 in Scrabble, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George Dade and Willer Peyton Duffan and was a graduate of John Harris High School.

She was retired from Polyclinic Medical Center as a nurse’s aide....

Cora L. Lawson-Miller

Cora L. Lawson-Miller

Oct 11, 2020

Cora L. Lawson-Miller, 83 of Steelton, PA, transitioned into eternal life on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 2:00 pm. She passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Born December 4, 1936, she was raised in Steelton by her grandmother Cora Louise Lawson, grandfather James Clayton Lawson and mother Virgie Russell. For her education she...

José Raul Medina Aviles

José Raul Medina Aviles

Sep 1, 2020

José Raul Medina Aviles, 41, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Harrisburg on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

Born September 16, 1978 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Raul Medina Montalvo and the late Maria Mercedes Aviles Perez.

A landscaper by trade, José was a hard worker and well-loved for his humor...

Nancy G. (Wasson)  Wydra

Nancy G. (Wasson) Wydra

Aug 26, 2020

In the presence of her loving family, Nancy G. (Wasson) Wydra, 88, Lower Paxton Township, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

Born July 25, 1932 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Anna Mary (Chamberlain) Wasson and William Wasson, was a 1950 graduate of John Harris High School and a...

Bertha Anne (Epperly)  Wood

Bertha Anne (Epperly) Wood

Aug 18, 2020

Bertha Ann (Epperly) Wood, 90, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

Born October 26, 1929 in Moberly, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late William and Viola (Smith) Epperly and was also preceded in death by her husband, DeWitt C. Wood, her first husband, August Jatras,and her brothers and their wives: Charles and Phyllis...

Albert Ruel Buckham

Albert Ruel Buckham

Aug 13, 2020

Albert Ruel Buckham, 87, Harrisburg, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at The Gardens of West Shore.

Born March 5, 1933 in Jamaica, he was the son of the late Alva Buckham and Eugenie McKintosh ; was a retired home health aide in New York and had been employed by the Jamaican Sanitation...

Robert "Duke" H. Alexander

Robert "Duke" H. Alexander

Aug 11, 2020

Following years of battling multiple myeloma, Robert H. “Duke” Alexander, 73, of Newberry Township, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Harrisburg Hospital.

Born May 28, 1947 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Robert and Jean (Hanshaw) Alexander and was a 1965 graduate of John Harris High School. He had been a member of...

Thelma K. (Killinger)  Burtner

Thelma K. (Killinger) Burtner

Jul 1, 2020

Thelma K. (Killinger) Burtner, 93, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living, Harrisburg.

Born December 12, 1926 in Goldsboro, she was the daughter of the late George and Sylvia (Bishop) Killinger, and was retired from Bell Telephone as a secretary.

She was the widow of Robert R. Burtner, Jr., who passed away...

Ricardo Jose ("Ricky")  Torres Santiago

Ricardo Jose ("Ricky") Torres Santiago

Jun 27, 2020

Ricardo José Torres Santiago (Ricky), de 21 años, de Harrisburg, falleció el sábado 27 de junio de 2020 en el Hospital Holy Spirit por lesiones sufridas en un accidente de motocicleta.

Era el hijo amado de José Luis Torres Rivera y Marisol Santiago Santiago, Harrisburg; hermano de Michael Martinez, Miguel Martinez, José Luis Torres, Ricardo José Torres,...

Angel Paulino Javier

Angel Paulino Javier

Jun 23, 2020

Angel Paulino Javier, 74, fallecido el 23 de junio de 2020.

Sobrevivido por su esposa, Amantina Javier; sus hijos, William paulino, José R. Paulino, Iris Paulino, Mercedes Paulino, Rosa Paulino, y Dilenna Paulino; 14 nietos; 3 bisnietos; hermanos;  sobrinos; amigos; y demás familiares. El era el mejor padre del mundo, buen esposo, amigo y compañero.

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Carmen A. Santiago

Carmen A. Santiago

Jun 14, 2020

After years of valiantly battling health issues, Carmen A. Santiago, 83, formerly of the Bronx, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Colonial Park Care Center. She joins in Heaven many beloved family members, including her parents, her sister Edith, her brother Luis, and several nephews.

Born January 4, 1937 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the...

Dorothy Rae (Hackenberger)  Hoch

Dorothy Rae (Hackenberger) Hoch

May 29, 2020

Surrounded by her loving family, Dorothy Rae (Hackenberger) Hoch, 81, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at her home in Harrisburg following a brief illness.

Born November 22, 1938 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Gieser) Hackenberger and was a 1957 graduate of John Harris High School.

Dotty had...

Kenneth Eugene Barber

Kenneth Eugene Barber

May 4, 2020

Following a valiant battle with multiple illnesses, Kenneth Eugene Barber, 60, of Paxtang, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at Osteopathic Hospital.

Born February 15, 1960 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Kathryn Elizabeth Barber and was also preceded in death by his nephew, Dennis Green, Jr.

Prior to his illness, Ken...

Migdalia Viera-Cruz

Migdalia Viera-Cruz

Apr 17, 2020

Migdalia Viera-Cruz, 63, loving sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 17 at her home in Steelton.

Born April 25, 1956 in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ortiquio Viera and Crucita Cruz.

Migdalia was the mother of Marcos (Puchito), Erika, and Yailyne, grandmother to 12 children...

Joyce K. (McCutcheon)  Gill

Joyce K. (McCutcheon) Gill

Apr 16, 2020

Following a three year valiant battle with cancer and with her family at her side, Joyce K. (McCutcheon) Gill, 74, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her home in Masonic Village.

Born July 16, 1945 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late George and Clara (Ring) McCutcheon and was a 1964 graduate of William...

Abelio Rivera

Abelio Rivera

Apr 13, 2020

Surrounded by his loving family, Abelio Rivera, 87, Hummelstown, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at his home following an unexpected illness.

Born April 28, 1932 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Aguedo Rivera and Dolores Marrero and was also preceded in death by his brothers: Hector Rivera and Pedro Rivera and...

Harriet L. (Glise)  Epler

Harriet L. (Glise) Epler

Apr 1, 2020

Harriet (Glise) Epler, 83, of Harrisburg passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 1, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born November 23, 1936 in Waynesburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Rev Morton G. and Martha (George) Glise and was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald K. Epler, who passed away in 2016....

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