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Robert Buser

Robert Buser

Oct 13, 2021

Robert "Bob" Carl Buser, 74, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Born in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Carl Buser and Mary Emilie Noll. He was a 1965 graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School. Bob and Cheryl Johnson Buser married in 1969. A proud veteran, Bob served in the United States Marine Corps where he completed...

Lynette Utley

Lynette Utley

Oct 9, 2021

Lynette (Semic) Utley, of Dillsburg, passed away on Saturday October 9, 2021, in Holy Spirit Hospital. She was born in Steelton on June 24, 1939, the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Zimonja) Semic. Lynette was a retired state employee and worked for the House of Representatives. She is survived by her sons; John Schreiner of Dillsburg, and Samuel...

Kirk Loser Jr.

Kirk Loser Jr.

Oct 9, 2021

Kirk A. Loser Jr., 98, of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday October 9, 2021, in Ecumenical Retirement Community. Born in Harrisburg on June 11, 1923, he was the son of the late Kirk Sr. and Mary (Pipes) Loser. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in the Pacific on the hospital ship USS Tranquility (AH-14) during World War II. Kirk...

Richard Trace

Richard Trace

Oct 7, 2021

Richard L. "Dick" Trace, 77, of Enhaut, entered into eternal rest on Thursday October 7, 2021. Dick was born in Steelton on May 19, 1944 the son of the late Jeremiah and Viola (Keim) Trace. He was a graduate of Steelton-Highspire High School, and attended Lebanon Valley College. Dick was veteran of the United States Navy, and worked as a...

Brian Szeles

Brian Szeles

Sep 29, 2021

Brian J. Szeles, 57, of Harrisburg, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was the owner and President of Alex R. Szeles Inc. and a partner in Szeles Real Estate Development Co. He was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, where he volunteered with many activities for many years. He was a member of St. Catherine...

Carl Deimler

Carl Deimler

Sep 29, 2021

Carl A. Deimler, 35, of Enola, passed away suddenly on Wednesday evening September 29,2021 in his home. He was a clerk for the Department of Revenue and a member of the Faith Tabernacle Congregation Church, Lebanon. Carl was a devoted, loving husband and father. Loved to make others laugh, share stories and spend time with family. He loved God with...

Veronica Telgarsky

Veronica Telgarsky

Sep 28, 2021

Veronica H. Fekete Telgarsky, 94, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Carolyn''s Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan, on June 1, 1927, the daughter of the late George and Helen (Soltisz) Fekete. Veronica was known for her kindness, caring, generosity and unconditional love. She was loved by...

Carroll Pendleton

Carroll Pendleton

Sep 27, 2021

Carroll W. Pendleton, 85, of Harrisburg, died on Monday, September 27, 2021 in UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital. He was born in Virginia on February 4, 1936, the son of the late Carroll and Isabelle Pendleton. Carroll was a retired truck driver for the Stanley Wine Co. He is survived by his children; Dathie M. Washington, Lura J. Gilbert, Carroll...

Carroll Pendleton

Carroll Pendleton

Sep 27, 2021

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Douglas Dostalik

Douglas Dostalik

Sep 25, 2021

Douglas Jay Dostalik, of Middletown Maryland, passed away at the age of 61, on September 25, 2021 in Frederick, MD. Born September 20, 1960 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Joseph Edward Dostalik and Mary Elizabeth Dostalik (nee Hrestak). Doug resided in Middletown, MD and had previously lived in Oberlin, PA. He was a loving husband,...

Frances Zerance

Frances Zerance

Sep 25, 2021

Frances M. Malinak Zerance, 97, of Enhaut, died Saturday, September 25, 2021 in ManorCare Health Services, Camp Hill. She was a retired Secretary for the Commonwealth of PA, a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton, Prince of Peace 50+ Club, and St. Lawrence Lodge No. 13 Croatian Fraternal Union. Frances was the daughter of the late Thomas...

Jane Okum

Jane Okum

Sep 24, 2021

Jane F. (Remesnik) Okum, 74, of Grantville, passed away peacefully on Friday September 24, 2021. She was born on February 4, 1947, the daughter of the late John and Vera (Gross) Remesnik. Jane worked for and retired from the Federal Government. In her free time, she loved to visit her favorite beach, Ocean City, Maryland. She also enjoyed cross stitching...

William Cuddy

William Cuddy

Sep 21, 2021

William C. " Bill" Cuddy, 81, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Born in Harrisburg, on August, 4, 1940, the son of the late Chester and Jane Cuddy. Bill was retired from Bethlehem Steel after 26 years, and then worked and retired from the Dauphin County Prison as a corrections officer. Bill was also...

Franklin Rimpfel

Franklin Rimpfel

Sep 21, 2021

Franklin Timothy (Tim) Rimpfel, 73, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on September 21, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Tim was born on October 19, 1947, to Frank and Theresa Rimpfel (née Handfest). He grew up in Steelton, attended St. John''s for primary school, and graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School. He then attended West Chester...

John Gorecki

John Gorecki

Sep 20, 2021

John C. Gorecki, 91, of Bressler, died Monday, September 20, 2021 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired Maintenance Supervisor for the former AMP, Inc.; a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, member of the AMP Nimrods, Highspire Boat Club, Capital Area Sportsmen for Youth, Harrisburg Hunters and Anglers, Prince of Peace Roman Catholic...

Rev. Andrew Marinak

Rev. Andrew Marinak

Sep 19, 2021

Rev. Andrew P. Marinak, 92, of Charleston, SC and formerly of Little River, SC and Steelton, died Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Carter Assisted Living, Charleston, SC. Father was ordained a Priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg on May 26, 1956 after graduating from Pontifical College Josephinum, Worthington, OH. He served as Parochial at St. Vincent, Hanover from...

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Sep 14, 2021

Robert J. “Bob” Jones, 81, went onto the last great hunting trip in the sky on Tuesday, September 14, peacefully, at his home in Steelton. “Trapper” was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting and snake hunts; activities at the Penn-Harris Gun Club and Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Club and visiting his favorite place on Earth, his home away from home, Camp...

Ann Glaser

Ann Glaser

Sep 14, 2021

Ann M. "Doll" Glaser, 80, of Chambers Hill, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at home, with her husband by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Anna Barry; a son, Charles; brothers, Daniel and James Barry and a sister, Cathyrine. Born July 26, 1941, in Altoona PA, she attended Altoona High School and worked...

Bonita Fisher

Bonita Fisher

Sep 11, 2021

Bonita E. Fisher, 67, of Harrisburg, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 in UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. Bonita was a stay-at-home mom, a loving housewife, enjoyed camping, fishing and being around family and friends. She was preceded in death by parents, Richard and Kathryn (Dabbs) Evans and is survived by her husband, Charles M. Fisher Sr.; one daughter, Patricia Keefer and...

Joseph Jajich

Joseph Jajich

Sep 10, 2021

Joseph J. Jajich, 56, of West Hanover Township, PA, died suddenly on Friday, September 10, 2021 in his home. He was President and CEO of Tank Truck Outfitters, Harrisburg, a member of St. Nicholas Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, Oberlin, a graduate of Central Dauphin East High School, member of Harrisburg Motorcycle Club where he served as former Treasurer, and benefactor...