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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...

Gerald "Jerry" Repa

Gerald "Jerry" Repa

Jun 1, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Repa, Sr. 69, Swatara Township, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his home.

Born July 2, 1951 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Joseph and Irene Repa, was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School and was retired from Hershey Creamery Company where he worked for for 40 years.

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Patricia Reardon Deitzel

Patricia Reardon Deitzel

May 12, 2021

Patricia Reardon Deitzel, 78, Newberry Township, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

Born July 7, 1942 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Lechleitner) Reardon, was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg and was a former employee of Bell Telephone, Wolf Supply Company, and H&W...

Vicki F. Lego

Vicki F. Lego

Apr 1, 2021

Vicki Fay Lego, 62, Swatara Township, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born July 20, 1958 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Stephen B. Lego, Jr. and Hilda J. (Emswiler) Lego and was also preceded in death by her Uncle and Aunt, Sam and Doris Lego.

Vicki was...

Betty Jane (Kitch)  Aston

Betty Jane (Kitch) Aston

Apr 1, 2021

Betty Jane (Kitch) Aston, 93, Lower Paxton Township, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born April 17, 1927 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Carrie (Collier) Kitch and was also preceded in death by her brothers: John, Albert, and Kenneth Kitch.

Betty was a graduate of...

Paul E. Meier

Paul E. Meier

Mar 29, 2021

Paul E. Meier, 70, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at Colonial Park Care Center.

Born August 18, 1950 in Prince George, Virginia, he was the son of the late John and Patricia (Hennessy) Meier and was the widower of Therese R. (Fetterolf) Meier.

Paul is survived by three children, Melanie, Linda, and...

Sarah C. "Sally" (Collins)  Stevens

Sarah C. "Sally" (Collins) Stevens

Mar 28, 2021

Following one last demonstration of her well-known willfullness (some would say stubbornness), Sarah Collins (Sally) Stevens, 85, obeyed the call and went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2021. She was surrounded by her immediate family, just as she was lifted in spirit and in prayers by family and friends who loved her, both near and...

Jorge Julian Martinez

Jorge Julian Martinez

Mar 27, 2021

On Saturday, March 27th, 2021, Jorge Julián Martínez passed away at the age of 81. He fought a courageous battle with COVID which he beat a month ago but left him mortally wounded with damaged lungs which ultimately ended his life.

He was the father of 6 children: Wilson and Mauricio which he had had with Esperanza...

John Berger Bubeck, DDS

John Berger Bubeck, DDS

Mar 9, 2021

John Berger Bubeck, DDS, 87, of Lower Paxton Township, passed away peacefully at his home following a brief illness on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Born January 29, 1934 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Professor Allan F. and Eugenia (Berger) Bubeck and was also preceded in death by his brother, Allan F. Bubeck, II....

Cyril O. Tagoe

Cyril O. Tagoe

Mar 4, 2021

Cyril O. Tagoe, 60, Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Holy Spirit Hospital.

Born July 28, 1960 in Nigeria, he was the son of Cyril Sammy Tagoe and Janet Olayinka Kalako and was the husband of Lisa M. Mundorf Tagoe.

There will be no services.

Kimmel Funeral Home, Harrisburg is handling...

Juan Ramon Colon-Olivieri

Juan Ramon Colon-Olivieri

Mar 1, 2021

Juan Ramon Colon-Olivieri, 59, Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home.

Born February 15, 1962 in Caguas, PR, he was the son of the late Teodoro Colon and Andrea Olivieri and was also preceded in death by his sister, Maria Theresa Colon.

Juan was the family jokester, enjoyed watching action...

Fay I. Dunkle

Fay I. Dunkle

Feb 28, 2021

Fay I. Dunkle, 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Homeland Center, Harrisburg, her home since 2010.

Born December 30, 1923 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Florence (Keller) Dunkle and was also preceded in death by her brother George Dunkle and his wife,...

Damián Alexis Gómez-Román

Damián Alexis Gómez-Román

Feb 25, 2021

Damián Alexis Gómez-Román, hijo bendito de Arlene Joan Román-Mercado y Rafael Alexis Gómez-Vilella, pasó al reino celestial el jueves 25 de febrero de 2021 en el Harrisburg Hospital.

Además de sus padres, le sobreviven un hermano, Leafar Alexis Gómez-Baez; Abuelos maternos, Mayra Mercado y Antonio Román; Abuelos paternos, Carmen Vilella y Rafael Gómez; bisabuela, Julia Molina; y...