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Nancy E. Coates
Oct 30, 2025
Nancy E. Coates, 80, of Steelton, died Thursday October 30, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was a retired Credit Analyst for Mellon Bank, a member of the Middletown Moose and the Lawnton American Legion.
Nancy enjoyed going to casinos, VIP bus trips, going out to dinner, reading books, taking care of her house plants, knitting and making...
Nicholas "Nick" T. Cantone
Oct 28, 2025
Nicholas "Nick" Cantone,77, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. Nick born April 20, 1948 was bigger than life. He loved growing up on 1437 Market Street in Harrisburg. He graduated from John Harris High School Class of 1966 where he was a stand out baseball star. He was the son of parents, Ann and Louis Cantone.
His life was an...
Dolores I. (Poticher) Plesic
Oct 26, 2025
Dolores I. (Poticher) Plesic, 91, of Bressler, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Harrisburg on June 25, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George Vincent and Manzella (Hoch) Poticher. She was the loving wife of the late Richard E. Plesic, who passed away in 1996.
Dolores was a member of the former...
Johnathan R. Thompson
Oct 23, 2025
Johnathan R. Thompson, 43, of Middletown, passed away at home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Manassas, VA on January 18, 1982, he was the son of Terry Thompson and the late Barbara (Cassell) Thompson. He was the loving husband of Cheyanne (Heckard) Thompson, with whom he shared 10 years of marriage.
Johnathan was a Mechanic and loved all things...
Rose M,. Vajda
Oct 17, 2025
Rose M. Vajda, 91, of Hershey, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Rose was a retired Title Searcher for Ionni Abstract in Harrisburg and a devoted member of St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church in Swatara Township.
Born to the late Joseph N. and Anna (Zubovic) Zerance, Rose was preceded in death by her beloved...
Raymond E. Penica
Oct 16, 2025
Raymond E. Penica, 93, of Rutherford, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Born in Enhaut, PA on October 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Elizabeth J. (Weiss) Penica. He was the loving husband of Heather G. (McKay) Penica, with whom he shared 72 years of marriage.
Ray graduated from...
Natalie Ann (Szekeres) Bortz
Oct 8, 2025
Natalie Ann (Szekeres) Bortz, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital. Born in Harrisburg on January 27, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Joseph G. Szekeres, Sr. and Helen E. (Reynolds) Szekeres. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard P. Szekeres and sister, Mary Zuvich.
Natalie graduated from...
Donald H. "Don" Horner, Sr.
Oct 3, 2025
Donald H. Horner, Sr., 89, of Bressler, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, October 3, 2025. Born in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Milton and Ida (Haas) Horner. He was the loving husband of the late Joyce (Zeigler) Horner, with whom he celebrated 69 years of marriage.
Don graduated from Swatara High School with the class of...
Sherry (Sukle) Stonesifer
Oct 1, 2025
Sherry A. (Sukle) Stonesifer, 81, of Harrisburg, passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Born in Harrisburg on August 10, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Sugar) Sukle and Frank George Sukle, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, William “Stoney” Stonesifer, her brothers Richard Sukle and Frank...
Diann M. Albright Thomas
Sep 30, 2025
Diann M. (Kolonoski) Albright Thomas, 71, of Steelton, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital with family by her side. Born in Harrisburg on February 5, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Mary (Charnomaz) Kolonoski. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Ken Albright; and sister, Patricia Kolonoski.
Diann graduated...
Helen A. Lappano
Sep 23, 2025
Helen A. (Acri) Lappano, 95, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025 at Messiah Lifeways. She was the 12th child of Antonio and Fortuna (Biasi) Acri. Her beloved husband, Joseph F. Lappano, preceded her in passing, and was also a former Messiah resident. She is survived by her son, Sam Lappano and his wife Debbie; two granddaughters, Sara...
Franklin A. "Frank" Spizzieri
Sep 21, 2025
Franklin A. “Frank” Spizzieri, 76, of Steelton, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital. Born on July 2, 1949 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Louis and Amilda (McClain) Spizzieri.
Frank was a very devoted husband and family man. He was a 1968 graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School. He retired from PennDOT...
Charles James "Jim" Lang
Sep 21, 2025
Charles James “Jim” Lang, 77, of Bressler, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital. Born on October 15, 1947 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Charles and Charlotte (Stum) Lang.
Jim graduated from Central Dauphin East High School, years later attending York College, earning a degree in Criminal Justice.
Jim jointed the US Army...
Joanne E. (Belsak) Sosnowski
Sep 19, 2025
Joanne E. (Belsak) Sosnowski, 70, of Steelton, passed away at home on Friday, September 19, 2025, with family by her side. Born in Harrisburg on December 5, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Wanda (Slusher) Belsak.
Joanne was a 1972 graduate of Steelton Highspire High School and 1974 graduate of HACC. She worked for 46 years at...
Romaine E. (Wilsbach) Young
Sep 14, 2025
Romaine Elizabeth (Wilsbach) Young, 93, of Lakeland, FL and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lakeland, FL. Born in Steelton, PA on June 9, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Anna (Popp) Wilsbach. She was the loving wife of her husband, Harry Young. They...
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...
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