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Paul R. Gustin & Rosemary Gustin
Jul 18, 2025
Rosemary (Weaver) Gustin
September 20, 1934 – January 10, 2023
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Paul Rudolph Gustin
November 14, 1934 – July 18, 2025
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Harrisburg Catholic High School Sweethearts, Paul and Rosemary were married 70 years. They were separated by Rosemary’s passing in 2023, and Paul followed her to their heavenly home in July 2025. They are now reunited with our Lord.
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Kenneth Earl Beard, Jr.
Sep 8, 2025
Kenneth Earl Beard, Jr., 69, of Paxtang, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 8, 2025. Born on February 5, 1956 in Harrisburg, he was the child of the late Kenneth Earl Beard, Sr., and Virginia Sheaff Beard Panza.
Ken dedicated his life to public service starting as an Eagle Scout. A life-long member of Paxtang Fire Company, he served...
Anthony G. Bratina
Sep 4, 2025
Anthony George Bratina, 78, of Harrisburg, passed away at home on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Born in Harrisburg on July 7, 1947, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Theresa A. (Kostyal) Bratina. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Joseph J. Bratina, Jr.; and sisters Dolores Schoch and Rosemarie Madara.
Anthony graduated from Bishop McDevitt...
Ethel M. (Dubesky) Renaud
Sep 1, 2025
Ethel M. (Dubesky) Renaud of Enhaut, PA, entered into rest on September 1, 2025 just one day shy of her 93rd birthday, surrounded by her loving family in her home. Born September 2, 1932, in Clarence, PA (Centre Co.), she was the beloved wife of the late Delbert (Ike) Renaud, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage until his...
Earlene Z. (Keim) Hill
Aug 31, 2025
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Earlene Z. (Keim) Hill, 97, of Harrisburg, died Sunday August 31, 2025 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.
She was a retired secretary for the PA Department of Revenue and a member of St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, Harrisburg.
Earlene loved to dance. She and her husband, Jim, belonged to a Square-Dancing Club and won a dance...
Michelle L. Dailey
Aug 28, 2025
Our dearest Michelle flew with the angels to be with our God at 7pm on Thursday August 28th, 2025 with her sister Brenda, brother-in-law David, sister-in-law Barbara, and caregiver Becky Wenger by her side.
Michelle L. Dailey, 60, of Camp Hill, was born on May 28th, 1965. By everyone’s account, Michelle had the greatest of spirits, was extremely positive, and always...
Christine R. Amadure DeFilippo
Aug 28, 2025
Christine R. Amadure DeFilippo, of Middletown and formerly of Steelton, died Thursday, August 28, 2025, in the Middletown Home.
Christine was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Human Relations Commission as a Secretary and after retirement, she was the welcoming face behind the counter at Turkey Hill in Steelton. She was a member of the former St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church...
Mark A. Plesic
Aug 27, 2025
Mark A. Plesic, 66, of Bressler died Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mark was a retired Highway worker for Swatara Township; President and volunteer for the Friendship Fire Company, Bressler; a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton; and a collector of many different things.
His party motto was "Go big or go...
Mary Elizabeth Padjen
Aug 21, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (Baker) Padjen, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 in hospice care at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Steelton on April 3, 1935, she was the youngest daughter of the late Earl and Mary Elizabeth Baker. She was the loving wife of the late George Padjen, with whom she shared 60 wonderful years of marriage...
Shirley A. (Brooks) Musa
Aug 13, 2025
Shirley A. Musa, 87, of Middletown, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital. Born in Mechanicsburg on August 6, 1938, she was the daughter of the late George Allen and Ruth Naomi (Arnold) Brooks. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph J. “Moe” Musa in 2018; as well...
Janet Crist
Aug 12, 2025
Janet L. Crist, 81, of Bressler, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Steelton on February 19, 1944, she was the daughter of the late William and Victoria (Todeff) Crist. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Vicki Duncan, and her loving partner Jack Etnoyer.
Janet was a proud Steelton...
Mark J. Perrin
Aug 8, 2025
Mark J. Perrin, 68, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 12, 1956, he was the son of the late Joseph and Patricia (Goodey) Perrin. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Perrin.
Mark served his country in the US Navy for 5 years before returning...
John J. Rastovac
Aug 8, 2025
John J. Rastovac, 77, of Middletown, passed away at Penn State Hershey Medical Center on Friday, August 8, 2025. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mildred (Kacijancic) Rastovac. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Rastovac, and his sisters Betty, Jeannie, and Francie.
John served his country in the US Marine Corps...
Gavin Joseph Long
Aug 3, 2025
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Gavin Joseph Long, 20, of Dauphin, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Born in Hershey, PA on November 23, 2004, he was the son of Brian Long and Cynthia “Cindy” (Feguer) Long.
Born with an adventurous heart and an infectious smile, Gavin brought light and laughter everywhere he went. His genuine kindness, boundless energy, and zest for life made...
Diane Bashist
Aug 1, 2025
Diane (Martchek) Bashist, 77, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at UPMC West Shore Hospital. Born in Braddock, PA on December 14, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Sophie (Ciarkowski) Martchek.
Diane was a dedicated operating room nurse for more than 30 years, In her retirement, she enjoyed various leisure activities such as dominoes,...
Claire T. (Noll) Lewis
Jul 27, 2025
Claire T. (Noll) Lewis, 86, of Camp Hill, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center. Born in Harrisburg on November 24, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Agnes (Kindra) Noll. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Christina (Lewis) Pucci.
Claire graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School with...
Robert Allen "Bob" Hoffman
Jul 22, 2025
Robert Allen “Bob” Hoffman, 77, of Palmyra, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center following a 9-year battle with Thymic Carcinoma. Born in Harrisburg on December 20, 1947, he was the son of the late Frederick and Mildred (Dupes) Hoffman. He was the devoted husband of Kendra (Vanatta) Hoffman, with whom he shared 55...
Monica F. (Chernick) Burd
Jul 21, 2025
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Monica F. (Chernick) Burd, 88, of Harrisburg, passed away at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital on Monday, July 21, 2025. Born on June 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Mary Gornik Chernick Kaiser. She was the loving wife of the late Elmer A. Burd, who passed away in 2022.
Monica graduated from Steelton High School in the...
Patricia A. "Pat" Zimmerman
Jul 21, 2025
Patricia A. “Pat” Zimmerman, 86, of Hershey, passed away on Monday, July 21 at Country Meadows, Hershey. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Jones) Zimmerman. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Janet Phillips.
Pat was born and raised in Steelton where she graduated from Steelton High School, Class of 1956 and Shippensburg State...
Mary Rose (Mrljak) Lescanec
Jul 18, 2025
With love and gratitude, we share the passing of our beloved aunt, Mary Lescanec (nee Mrljak), who departed this life peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the age of 97. She was the last surviving of eleven children. Her life, which spanned nearly a century demonstrated a remarkable woman whose wisdom, resilience, sense of style and grace touched generations.
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