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Joan Williams

Joan Williams

Mar 10, 2023

Joan Marie Williams, 81, of Harrisburg, died Friday, March 10, 2023 in Colonial Park Care Center. She was a retired Secretary for Continental Press, Harrisburg, was a member of St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church and the Rutherford VFW Post #1213 - Ladies Auxiliary. Joan was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Victoria (Rusin) Matusik, one sister, Dolores...

Dominick Costanza

Dominick Costanza

Mar 9, 2023

Dominick Joseph Costanza, 88, of Oberlin, died Thursday, March 9, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was an Electrician for the Brotherhood of International Electrical Workers and was the owner of Costanza Electric, as well as a Fire Extinguisher Company. Dominick proudly served his community as a Swatara Township Commissioner for 24 years from 1972 -...

Eleanor Barbush

Eleanor Barbush

Mar 6, 2023

TO VIEW THE LIVE STREAM OF ELEANORS FUNERAL MASS, PLEASE CLICK BELOW https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-mass-for-eleanor-marie-barbush-jqnanxwxzemb7dcd3qem It is with heavy hearts that the family of Eleanor Marie Barbush share the news of her recent passing. She passed peacefully in the quiet loving presence of her family on the evening of Monday, March 6, 2023, 3 days before her 98th birthday. Eleanor was preceded...

Robert Dreese

Robert Dreese

Mar 6, 2023

Robert Donald Dreese, 85, of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 in the Village. He was born in Lemont, PA, Centre County, on November 18, 1937, son of the late Robert H. and Gladys Sarah Dreese. He was a 1955 graduate of State College Area High School and Penn State University in 1961, with a degree...

Henry Koller

Henry Koller

Mar 3, 2023

Henry C. Koller Jr. 79, of Swatara Township died Friday March 3, 2023 in Penn State - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Henry was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. He later became a Maintenance Engineer with the Facilities Service Division of AMP where he worked for over 24 years, retiring in 1997....

Ford Carnes, Jr.

Ford Carnes, Jr.

Feb 28, 2023

Ford L. Carnes, Jr., 75, of Lower Swatara Twp. died Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in VA Medical Center, Lebanon. He was a graduate of Steelton-Highspire High School Class of 1965, a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War serving from 1965 to 1969. He was stationed in San Diego, CA, Vietnam and Newport, RI. He retired from the PA American...

Maria Egresits

Maria Egresits

Feb 25, 2023

Maria Wild Egresits, 90, of Enhaut, died Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the home of her daughter, Marianna, in Oberlin. She was a former Seamstress at the Deborah Dress Co., Steelton and a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton. She enjoyed walking, flowers, and Kit Kat candy bars. Maria was born in Hungary on March 16, 1932,...

Gene Michael

Gene Michael

Feb 23, 2023

Gene Steward Michael, 77, died Thursday, February 23, 2023 in Carolyn''s House - Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, Linglestown. Gene was the son of the late Lewis E and Joyce P. Kenan Michael. Gene worked many years as a Maintenance Officer with Dauphin County Prison and retired from Fruehauf Trailer Corporation as a Master Welder with 30 years of service. He...

Richard Benkovic

Richard Benkovic

Feb 22, 2023

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Richard Benkovic

Richard Benkovic

Feb 22, 2023

Richard Joseph Benkovic, 84, died Wednesday February 22, 2023 in Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired as a Supervisor of the loading gang at Bethlehem Steel in Steelton, PA. After retirement he preached at the Bressler Bible Church, taught Sunday School, and did Outreach Ministries for many years. Richard was an...

Donald Schiffer

Donald Schiffer

Feb 15, 2023

Donald L. Schiffer Sr., 94, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Camp Hill Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Camp Hill PA. Donald was the son of the late Edwin and Ruth (Law) Schiffer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Marion Louise (Smith) Schiffer who died in 1997. Also brothers Edwin and Richard Schiffer. Donald joined...

Albert Matjasic

Albert Matjasic

Feb 9, 2023

Albert L. Matjasic, Jr., 79, of Enhaut, died Thursday, February 9, 2023 in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired Co-Ordinator for IBM Corp. He was a lifetime member of Goodwill Fire Co., Enhaut, where he had served as Fire Chief, and a lifetime member of Swatara Township Station 91 and...

Doris Moyer

Doris Moyer

Feb 1, 2023

Doris Jean (Pinko) Moyer, 81, died Wednesday February 1, 2023 in Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Carlisle PA. She was the daughter of the late Stanley J. and Bertha M. (Knisley) Pinko. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Richard Guy Moyer who died in 1999. Doris was retired as a dental technician from Muth and Mumma Dental of...

Walter Cooley

Walter Cooley

Feb 1, 2023

Walter Lee Cooley, 66, of Harrisburg, died Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in UPMC - Community Osteopathic Hospital. He had assisted his brother with truck driving, loading and unloading as well as many other odd jobs throughout his lifetime. Walter was the son of the late Lacey Diggs and Rose L. Cooley, was preceded in death by one daughter Dawn Martin...

Margaret Murray

Margaret Murray

Jan 27, 2023

LIVESTREAM LINK: https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-mass-for-margaret-murray-rwuisztnz2kyuikwoetg Margaret Mary Murray,69, of Hummelstown, died on Friday, January 27,2023 in her home. She resided at Merakey/AVS, Hummelstown, was a former Employee for Goodwill Industries, Harrisburg, a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton and St. Aloysius Lodge #42 K.S.K.J. Margaret was the daughter of the late David and Margaret Ann Smej Murray, and was...

Terri Spangler

Terri Spangler

Jan 26, 2023

Terri Rae Etnoyer Spangler, 62, of Dalmatia and formerly of Harrisburg, died Thursday, January 26, 2023 in UPMC - Community Osteopathic Hospital. She was a 1978 Graduate from Dauphin County Technical School and Middletown High School, she then graduated in 1979 from Empire Beauty School. Terri began her career as a Salon Manager for the former Pomeroy''s Department Store in...

Leonard Iaria

Leonard Iaria

Jan 20, 2023

Leonard F. Iaria, 93, died Friday January 20, 2023 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon PA. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Mary (Hager) Iaria. He was a graduate of John Harris High Class of 1947. He then joined the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Leonard was an instructor at York...

Lynn Fieman

Lynn Fieman

Jan 19, 2023

Lynn Marie Fieman, 71, of Susquehanna Twp. died Thursday, January 19, 2023 in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was a retired clerk for the Pennsylvania State Police and had worked for Giant Food Stores. Lynn is survived by her husband, Frank Paul Fieman Jr.; one daughter; Bobbi Jo Conley and one granddaughter; Casey Marie Kopetchny. Funeral Services will be private and...

Harold Dupler

Harold Dupler

Jan 13, 2023

Harold E. Dupler,81, of Middletown, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 13,2023, in Spring Creek Health Care Center, Harrisburg. He was the husband of Dona L.(Gassert) Dupler and was the son of the late Walter and Mildred (Stum) Dupler. Harold was retired from Armstrong World Industries, Marietta. He loved going to the mountains, hunting and traveling. Harold enjoyed watching...

Ivory Nunez

Ivory Nunez

Jan 10, 2023

Ivory Rayne Nunez, 2 passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 10, 2023, at her home in Carlisle, PA. She was born January 25, 2020 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, PA. To her parents Annjalee Nunez, and Gavin Smith. Ivory was so truly loved, and such an amazing gift from our Heavenly Father. We were absolutely blessed to have her...