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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Nicholas "Nick" T. Cantone
Oct 28, 2025
Nicholas "Nick" Cantone,77, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. Nick born April 20, 1948 was bigger than life. He loved growing up on 1437 Market Street in Harrisburg. He graduated from John Harris High School Class of 1966 where he was a stand out baseball star. He was the son of parents, Ann and Louis Cantone.
His life was an...
Dolores I. (Poticher) Plesic
Oct 26, 2025
Dolores I. (Poticher) Plesic, 91, of Bressler, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Harrisburg on June 25, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George Vincent and Manzella (Hoch) Poticher. She was the loving wife of the late Richard E. Plesic, who passed away in 1996.
Dolores was a member of the former...
Johnathan R. Thompson
Oct 23, 2025
Johnathan R. Thompson, 43, of Middletown, passed away at home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Manassas, VA on January 18, 1982, he was the son of Terry Thompson and the late Barbara (Cassell) Thompson. He was the loving husband of Cheyanne (Heckard) Thompson, with whom he shared 10 years of marriage.
Johnathan was a Mechanic and loved all things...
Rose M,. Vajda
Oct 17, 2025
Rose M. Vajda, 91, of Hershey, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Rose was a retired Title Searcher for Ionni Abstract in Harrisburg and a devoted member of St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church in Swatara Township.
Born to the late Joseph N. and Anna (Zubovic) Zerance, Rose was preceded in death by her beloved...
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