Obituaries

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

Mary Elizabeth Dormer

Mary Elizabeth Dormer

Aug 17, 2023

Mary E. Dormer, 88, of Bressler, died on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital, after a short illness. She was a Charter Member of Bressler Bible Church and worked for the State of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. She was a great storyteller and loved to bake her favorite cookies. She loved spending time on the Susquehanna River boating and swimming....

Edward Siegfried

Edward Siegfried

Aug 17, 2023

Edward J. Siegfried, Sr., 85, of Harrisburg, PA, entered God's Kingdom on August 17, 2023. He was born on September 9th, 1937, preceded in death by parents, William F. Siegfried, Sr., and Elizabeth Rollason Siegfried Keim; brothers, William Siegfried, Jr., Walter Siegfried, and Eugene Siegfried; and sisters, Laura Lingle, Elizabeth Settino, Elaine Ortenzio, and Alice Page. To honor his life...

Margaret Blanch

Margaret Blanch

Aug 13, 2023

Margaret E. Fries Blanch, 78, of Steelton, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was a retired I.C. Technician for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Department of General Services, with over 30 years of service. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with friends, including Shirley, Kathy E., Cathy R., LeighBeth,...

Marie Sassani

Marie Sassani

Aug 11, 2023

Marie (Posipanko) Sassani passed away August 11,2023. Born December 8, 1933 in Mt. Carmel, PA. She graduated from Mt. Carmel High School, Class of 1951. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Michael, a son, David, and a daughter, Carol. She is survived by a son, Stephen; three daughters; Diane, Louise (Scott) Steck, and Lisa; three grandsons; Michael, Daniel...

Joan Fenice

Joan Fenice

Aug 8, 2023

Joan Semic Fenice (80), of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed peacefully at home with her children by her side on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Joan was born in Harrisburg, PA on January 26, 1943 to George and Mary (Pohner) Semic. She graduated from Steelton-Highspire High School, class of 1960. After graduating, Joan worked with her parents who owned Boulevard Market on Jonestown...

Orion Bekelja

Orion Bekelja

Aug 6, 2023

Orion Anthony Bekelja, 28, of Bressler, Pennsylvania tragically passed away on August 6th,, 2023. Orion was born on November 27th, 1994 to Richard Bekelja, Jr. and Anita Day (Alwine) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Orion attended Prince of Peace Catholic School through Eighth Grade and Graduated from Central Dauphin East High School. He enjoyed being active at all times whether that was...

Nancy Brunner

Nancy Brunner

Aug 6, 2023

Nancy R. Rennard Brunner, 93, formerly of Enhaut, died Sunday, August 6, 2023 in the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. She was a former Executive Secretary for TRW, Harrisburg; retired Secretary for Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Steelton, where she was a member for 70 years. Nancy was a member of Harrisburg Chapter 552 - Order of Eastern Star and was Past Worthy...

Cynthia Adams

Cynthia Adams

Aug 5, 2023

Cynthia A. Adams, 68, of Steelton, died Saturday August 5, 2023 in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was a cleaning lady for Pfaff Cleaning Service. Cynthia was the daughter of the late James and Lily Keefer, was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Keefer and her companion, Harry Roller Jr. She is survived by one daughter, Amanda Adams-Malseed and husband,...

Michael Lavia

Michael Lavia

Aug 4, 2023

Michael A. LaVia, 72, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Chambers Hill, Swatara Twp., died Friday, August 4, 2023 in his home. He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War; retired Director of Information Technology for Harsco Steel Corp., Harrisburg; and a member of St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, Swatara Twp. He was a former Scout Master...

Charles Fisher Sr.

Charles Fisher Sr.

Jul 26, 2023

Charles M. Fisher Sr.,70, of Harrisburg, died Wednesday, July 26,2023 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired driver for Waste Management Inc. and a member of Middletown Hunters and Anglers Club. Charles was the widower of Bonita Evans Fisher and is survived by one daughter, Patricia Keefer and husband Franklin, two sons; Charles M. Fisher Jr....

E. Lorraine Swope

E. Lorraine Swope

Jul 18, 2023

E. Lorraine Swope entered into eternal rest at her home on July 18, 2023 at the age of 89. Lorraine was born on September 2, 1933 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Edith Hoffman, and her husband Edward Swope. She is survived by her four children; Edward Swope (wife Judy), Donna Kelly (husband...

Jeffrey Carlson

Jeffrey Carlson

Jul 18, 2023

Jeffrey Carl Carlson of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 2/28/49 - 7/18/23 Jeff was the beloved husband of the late Judy Koch Carlson of Harrisburg, PA and the son of Herbert and Jean Carlson of New Britain, Connecticut. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Benach, his brother-in-law, Jorge Benach, niece Marta Benach, and nieces Ava and Mona Benach and their children Paloma,...

Susan Middleton

Susan Middleton

Jul 15, 2023

Susan M. Middleton, 65, of Lenker Manor, Swatara Twp., died Saturday, July 15, 2023 in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was a retired Contract Specialist at the Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Mechanicsburg, a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School Class of 1975, a graduate of both Harrisburg Area Community College and Penn State University, Harrisburg. She was a member of...

Milka Madjar

Milka Madjar

Jul 14, 2023

Milka Kirin Madjar, 88, of New Cumberland, died Friday, July 14, 2023 in the Gardens at West Shore. She was a retired Housekeeper for the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives and a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton. Milka was the daughter of the late Stjepan and Mara Kirin, the widow of Stjepan Madjar and preceded in...

Deborah Malone

Deborah Malone

Jul 12, 2023

Deborah Lynne Malone (68) of Middletown, PA died Wednesday July 12, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Deborah is survived by her husband of 48 years, Stephen V. Malone, their two children, Brahm S. Malone (wife Erin; children, Logan, Chase and Delaney) and Ashley L. Malone (partner Justin Bair; children, Makayla, Brooks,...

Robert Albanese

Robert Albanese

Jul 10, 2023

Robert J. Albanese, 59, of Hershey passed away recently. Bob was the son of the late John Albanese and Annarose Gustin Albanese. Bob graduated from Hershey High School and attended Harrisburg Community College and the University of Nevada in Las Vegas (UNLV). He was a Microsoft certified technician. He was a lifetime resident of Hershey and a member of St....

Frank Coletti

Frank Coletti

Jul 2, 2023

Frank D. Coletti (92) died peacefully in his Hershey home on July 2, 2023. He was a retired electrician for The Hershey Company, an Army Veteran of the Korean War, a graduate of Harrisburg Catholic School class of 1949, and a member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church in Hershey. Born on May 30, 1931, in New Kensington,...

Roy Hippensteel

Roy Hippensteel

Jun 16, 2023

Roy Bigler Hippensteel, 81, of Harrisburg, died Friday June 16, 2023 in Gardens at West Shore. Roy was a United States Army Veteran. He was manager of the Maintenance Department for the PA Turnpike Commission, Highspire for 12 years. Prior to that he had been the Head Custodian of the Custodial and Maintenance Department for Paradise Valley Unified School District...

David Burross

David Burross

Jun 15, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Wayne Pete Burross (65) on Thursday, June 15,2023 in York PA, due to complications following a long illness. Pete was born to Imogene (Adams Burross) Glimpse and David Elvis Burross on November 30,1957 in Lexington TN. He was raised in a southern baptist home in Sardis-Savannah area of...

Ester Scantlen

Ester Scantlen

Jun 14, 2023

Ester Navales Bisnar Scantlen, 61, of Highspire, died Wednesday June 14, 2023 in Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She was the daughter of Eufracio Bisnar of Inopacan, Philippines, and the late Antonia Navales Bisnar She was a homemaker, who loved to travel, was an amazing cook and loved to bargain shop. Ester is survived by her husband Tandy...