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Local Obituaries for Steelton, PA , Dauphin County, and Surrounding Areas

Wayne Harlan "Bubba" Seigle

Wayne Harlan "Bubba" Seigle

Dec 10, 2025

Wayne Harlan "Bubba" Seigle, of Etters, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 70. Born July 26, 1955, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Wayne lived a life marked by curiosity, creativity, and a deep appreciation for both nature and technology.

A graduate of Harrisburg High School, Wayne began his professional journey with UGI, where he worked until his retirement...

Sheena Marie Petrina

Sheena Marie Petrina

Dec 8, 2025

Sheena Marie Petrina, 38, of Lewisberry, passed away on December 8, 2025, at Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Harrisburg on January 11, 1987, she was raised by her mother Valerie (Crumlich) Melhorn and stepfather Luke Melhorn.

Sheena was a proud graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School. She will be remembered for her love of family. She was a loving mother, daughter, and...

Dorothy Goodyear

Dorothy Goodyear

Dec 8, 2025

Dorothy E. "Dot" Goodyear, 89, of Swatara Twp. died Monday December 8, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was a retired custodian for the Central Dauphin School District.

Dot was the daughter of the late Russel and Orpha Knapp, was preceded in death by two brothers, Russel Knapp Jr. and Earl Knapp Sr.; and was the widow of...

Trudy L. (Smith) Jones

Trudy L. (Smith) Jones

Dec 5, 2025

Trudy Lea Jones, 71 of Camp Hill passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 5, 2025. Born June 4, 1954, in Chambersburg, Pa, she was the daughter to the late Hubert and Bertie Smith.

Trudy was a supervisor for the Naval Depot in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania for over 30 years. She was a dedicated wife, loving mother, and devoted friend...

Charles A. Decker

Charles A. Decker

Dec 1, 2025

Charles A. Decker, 85 of Swatara Township, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 in his home.

He was a retired Engineer Supervisor for DuPont-Berg Electronics, Camp Hill, a social member of the Hookies Fire Company in Tyrone, PA, proud member of the Wrestling Hall of Fame of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, where he was a graduate.

Charles was preceded in death...

Michael J. Carricato

Michael J. Carricato

Dec 1, 2025

Michael J. Carricato, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away surrounded by family in his home on Monday, December 1, 2025. Born in Harrisburg on August 29, 1939, he was the son of the late Michael G. and Mary (Otzel) Carricato. He was the loving husband of Carol A. (Cope) Carricato, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage.

Michael was a 1957...

Lavina C. (Fry) Malatestinic

Lavina C. (Fry) Malatestinic

Nov 29, 2025

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Lavina C. (Fry) Malatestinic, 93, of Harrisburg, died on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Oak Hill Village. Born in New Bloomfield, PA on June 24, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Sara (Frownfelter) Fry. She was the loving wife of the late Edward G. Malatestinic who passed away in 2005. She was also preceded...

Victoria (Schmidt) Sporik

Victoria (Schmidt) Sporik

Nov 24, 2025

Victoria (Schmidt) “Vicki” Sporik, 65, of Harrisburg, died on Monday, November 24, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Harrisburg on May 25, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Thomas B. Schmidt, Jr. and Regina (Kirbywhite) Schmidt. She was the loving wife of Michael Sporik.

Friend, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Artist, and most of all Teacher, Vicki graduated from St....

Steven Brad Smith

Steven Brad Smith

Nov 20, 2025

Steven Brad Smith, 51, of Middletown, died at home on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Born in Harrisburg on July 9, 1974, he was the son of Mary Zimmerman. He enjoyed his work as a Roofer and went fishing in his spare time.

In addition to his mother, Steven is survived by his children Devon Smith, Tessa Boone, and Mercedes Fies; his...

Francis S. "Frank" Barbato

Francis S. "Frank" Barbato

Nov 16, 2025

Francis Sylvester Barbato (Frank), 86, of Middletown, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 16, 2025 at The Middletown Home in Middletown, PA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Rena Barbato and his sister, Patricia Bell of Carteret, NJ.

Francis was the first New Year's baby born on January 01, 1939 in Perth Amboy, NJ...

Marvin D. "Mike" Myers

Marvin D. "Mike" Myers

Nov 15, 2025

Marvin D. "Mike" Myers, Sr., 90 of Middlebury, PA and formerly of Steelton, died Saturday, November 15, 2025 in the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.

He was a retired foreman for the former Bethlehem Steel Plant, Steelton and was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Steelton.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Donna Smith Myers; three sons, Mike...

Linda A. (Swartz) Frye

Linda A. (Swartz) Frye

Nov 14, 2025

Linda A. Swartz Frye, 88 of Lower Paxton Twp., died Friday November 14, 2025 in Carolyn's House with Hospice of Central PA.

She was a Homemaker, a member of St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church and their Legion of Mary, and a graduate of John Harris High School class of 1955.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, William and Phyllis...

James F. "Sarge" Fleming, Jr.

James F. "Sarge" Fleming, Jr.

Nov 12, 2025

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James F. Fleming, Jr. “Sarge”, 76, of Harrisburg, passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Born in Wadsworth, OH, on March 27, 1949, he was the son of the late James F. Fleming, Sr. and Mary (Held) Fleming. He was also preceded in death by his...

Karen Marie Barna

Karen Marie Barna

Nov 12, 2025

Karen Marie Barna, 68, of Harrisburg died at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Radich) Barna.

Karen had been a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for 34 years. She taught elementary school in 5 different Catholic dioceses. During that time, she became a devoted full-time...

Donna F. Welborn

Donna F. Welborn

Nov 11, 2025

Donna Welborn, 78, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Arden Courts. Born on December 2, 1946 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Donald T. and Anna M. (Ponti) Welborn, both of whom were Navy Veterans.

Donna graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School in 1964 and went on to receive certification from Dr. Bloom’s...

Sandra M. Newman

Sandra M. Newman

Nov 11, 2025

Sandra M. Newman,65, of Palmyra died Tuesday, November 11,2025 in her home.

She retired from Pinnacle Health with 35 years of service and was still working for AOP Associates, Hershey.

Sandra was an avid reader and sports fan cheering for the Steelers and any team her grandson played for.

She was the daughter of the late Alvin and Anna Yoder and was preceded...

Esteban Diaz

Esteban Diaz

Nov 11, 2025

Esteban Diaz, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Spring Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born on September 9, 1939 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Felipe Diaz Santiago and Petra Serrano Sepulveda.

Esteban is survived by his children Miguel Diaz and his wife Sonya, Aberto Diaz and his...

Jeffrey William Johnson

Jeffrey William Johnson

Nov 6, 2025

Jeffrey William Johnson, 48, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home.Jeffrey (Jeff) was born in Fremont, Ohio, June 27, 1977. He came in with a tornado, literally, the night he was born. He also strategically made his arrival just four minutes after midnight, to share his mother's birthday.

Jeff was preceded in death by his...

Patricia J. (McLaughlin) Nettling

Patricia J. (McLaughlin) Nettling

Oct 30, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Jean Nettling, age 95, of the Phoebe Berks Community, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. Born in Steelton, Pennsylvania, in 1930, Patricia was the daughter of the late Hazel and Herman W. McLaughlin, Sr.; and sister to Herman “Mick” W. McLaughlin, Jr.

Pat was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Edward George Nettling, who passed in...

Nancy E. Coates

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...