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

Clarence L. Wright, Jr.

Clarence L. Wright, Jr.

Jan 10, 2025

Clarence Wright Jr. of Meadowview Village, Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side at the age of 92 on January 10, 2025.

Known to friends and loved ones as “JR”, he was a 1950 graduate of Harrisburg Catholic High School and the Dale Carnegie Business School. After graduation he was employed by the Bethlehem...

Eugene “Trapper” Spizzirri

Eugene “Trapper” Spizzirri

Jan 10, 2025

Eugene “Trapper” Spizzirri, 95, of Steelton, passed away at his home on Friday, January 10, 2025. "Trapper” was born March 7, 1929 in Steelton and was the son of the late Giuseppe and Clara (Vance) Spizzirri. He is survived by his spouse Nancy (Blatt) Spizzirri, his loving wife of 73 years. He was also preceded in death by his sister...

Sondra "Soni" Dimond Martorana

Sondra "Soni" Dimond Martorana

Jan 9, 2025

Sondra “Soni” Dimond Martorana, daughter of the late A. Kenneth Dimond and Spacha “Pat” Dimond, passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. Her sister Kendra preceded her in death in 2012.

Soni attended Cedar Cliff High School and Gettysburg College. She was a pioneer in the television industry, being the first women anchor at...

Stephen M. Mahalchick

Stephen M. Mahalchick

Jan 8, 2025

Stephen M. Mahalchick, 57, of Steelton died Wednesday January 8, 2025 in The Gardens at West Shore.

He was employed by American Airlines in the Fleet Services Department.

Stephen was the son of the late Andrew and Dorothy Sieb Mahalchick and is survived by; one brother, Andrew Mahalchick; one nephew, James Mahalchick and several cousins.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday January...

Donald Semic

Donald Semic

Jan 5, 2025

Donald Semic, 89, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Steelton, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at UPMC West Shore Hospital. Born on March 5, 1935 in Steelton, he was the son of the late Michael Semic, Sr. and Dorothy (Barber) Semic.

Donald is survived by his wife of over 17 years, B. Louise (Loych) Martin; his daughter Lissa Semic; his...

Nickolas Stekovich

Nickolas Stekovich

Jan 1, 2025

Nickolas A. Stekovich, 62, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday January 1, 2025.

He was born April 2,1962 to the late Nickolas and Susanne Stekovich. He was employed at Lower Dauphin School District, was a US Army Veteran and a member of 82nd Airborne Division Association.

Nickolas is survived by his wife, Nancy Coleman Stekovich, Middletown; one daughter, Natalie Snyder and husband...

Robert Leroy Bucher, Jr.

Robert Leroy Bucher, Jr.

Dec 28, 2024

Robert Leroy Bucher, Jr., 69, of Palmyra and formerly of Steelton, passed away at home on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of Robert Leroy Bucher, Sr. and the late Esther M. Starry. He was the loving husband of Judith (Fettrow) Bucher, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.

Robert was a member of the...

Gloria A. Stager Wingert

Gloria A. Stager Wingert

Dec 28, 2024

Gloria A. Stager Wingert, 86, of Harrisburg, died Saturday December 28,2024 in Homeland Center.

She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and it's Church club, C.U.M. She had worked at the voting polls at Melrose School and was a diehard fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Team.

Gloria was the widow of Thomas R. Wingert, Sr. She was also preceded...

Michael J. Smith

Michael J. Smith

Dec 25, 2024

After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Michael J Smith “Mike” of Steelton found well deserved peace in the arms of our Good Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ. Mike, who considered himself to be “The Unlikely Disciple”, transitioned on December 25 at the age of 81. Mike was the son of the late Evelyn and John Smith, and was predeceased...

Freda Fontaine

Freda Fontaine

Dec 25, 2024

Freda Fontaine, 81, passed peacefully, with her family by her side on Wednesday December 25th at The Homeland Center in Harrisburg, following her long journey with memory loss related to Alzheimer’s Disease. 

Born Elfriede Gehring in Welimirowatz, Yugoslavia (now known as Velimirovac, Crotia) on June 23, 1943 to Jakob Gehring and Anna Marie Marz Gehring. Freda immigrated to the United States...

Vasil P. Mihailoff

Vasil P. Mihailoff

Dec 24, 2024

Vasil P. Mihailoff, 89, of Chambers Hill, died on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was a retired Budget Analyst for the PA Department of Agriculture and a member of the former Holy Annunciation Macedonian-Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church, Steelton, where he served as Past President, Secretary and Treasurer, member and Past Master...

John J. Babish, Jr.

John J. Babish, Jr.

Dec 23, 2024

John Babish, 77, of Oberlin, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Hershey Medical Center. Born on June 22 1947, John grew up in Bressler, married the love of his life Donna Tezak, and spent the next 53 years at their first home in Oberlin. He spent all of his days taking care of...

Rebecca Anna Clark

Rebecca Anna Clark

Dec 17, 2024

Rebecca "Becky” Clark, 84 of Harrisburg, passed away December 17, 2024. Becky, a loving wife, mother and grandmother was born in Oneonta, NY to her parents Gertrude and James. She graduated from the Rome School for the Deaf where she met James Clark, her husband of 34 years. Becky worked in the Bassett Hospital business offices and retired after 40...

Bridget G. Still

Bridget G. Still

Dec 17, 2024

Bridget Genevieve Spagnolo Still passed away peacefully at her home on December 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. 

Bridget was the cherished wife of Clyde Still and the devoted mother of Christine Michelle Still and Tonita Martinez. She was a beloved sister to Sylvia Marie Spagnolo, Angela Rose Spagnolo, Ruth Marie Rapp and was preceded in death by her brother...

Suzanne Bent Mioff

Suzanne Bent Mioff

Dec 17, 2024

Suzanne Bent Mioff, 86 of Lower Paxton Twp., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill, after a courageous battle with cancer. 

She was born in Wabash, Indiana on November 29, 1938 to parents Herbert & Grace Bent. Loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was known for her kind and gentle spirit, her beautiful smile...

Elizabeth Szobocsan

Elizabeth Szobocsan

Dec 16, 2024

Elizabeth M. Szobocsan, 90, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Steelton, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Bridges at Bent Creek Assisted Living Facility. Born on March 13, 1934 in Steelton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Vajda) Szobocsan.

Elizabeth was an active member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish where she servedon various volunteer...

Robert L. Allen

Robert L. Allen

Dec 14, 2024

Robert L. Allen, 95, of Oberlin, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, a graduate of Lebanon Valley College, and retired after 32 years from the Environmental Protection Agency in Philadelphia as an Environmental Manager. 

Robert was born in Cornwall, PA on February 18, 1929 to the late...

Sherri Schreck

Sherri Schreck

Dec 12, 2024

Sherri L. Schreck, 58, of Middletown, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Terry and Virginia (Mosey) Schreck.

Sherri loved taking care of others and spending time with her family. She especially loved her grandchildren. She was a loving partner, mother, and...

Ralph E. “Pete” Hardy

Ralph E. “Pete” Hardy

Dec 10, 2024

Ralph Elwood “Pete” Hardy, 86, of Oberlin, passed away at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late Bruce F. and Margaret E. (Fronk) Hardy. He was the loving husband of Betty M. (Heffner) Fissel Hardy, the love of his life with whom he shared over 52 years of marriage.

Pete...

Kylah Grayce Sultzaberger

Kylah Grayce Sultzaberger

Dec 7, 2024

Kylah Grayce Sultzaberger, 8, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Pediatric Specialty Care in Lancaster. Born January 21, 2016 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Kyle and Nichole (Lingle) Sultzaberger.

Kylah loved music and arts crafts time with her family. She was a very strong, brave girl who overcame so much in her life that she was known...