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Mary Rose (Mrljak) Lescanec

Mary Rose (Mrljak) Lescanec

Jul 18, 2025

With love and gratitude, we share the passing of our beloved aunt, Mary Lescanec (nee Mrljak), who departed this life peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the age of 97. She was the last surviving of eleven children. Her life, which spanned nearly a century demonstrated a remarkable woman whose wisdom, resilience, sense of style and grace touched generations.

Born on...

Anna F. Lalic

Anna F. Lalic

Jul 17, 2025

Anna F. Lalic (Anne) of Steelton’s East End, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the age of 95, in Rivers Bend Health & Rehab Center.

She was a graduate of Steelton High School, former employee of Bell Telephone Company and retired from AT&T with 41 years of service. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, Prince...

Barbara J. "Barb" Kuren

Barbara J. "Barb" Kuren

Jul 16, 2025

Barbara J. “Barb” Kuren, 80, of Camp Hill, PA, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born on January 18, 1945 in Bressler, PA to the late Frank Kuren, Sr. and Goldie (Garver) Kuren. Barb was also preceded in death by brothers Thomas Kuren, Frank Kuren, Jr., David Kuren, John “Jack” Kuren; her sister Carol Woomer; and...

Dorothy Marie (Smith) Moyer

Dorothy Marie (Smith) Moyer

Jul 13, 2025

Dorothy Marie (Smith) Moyer, 97, of Tahlequah, OK and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on July 13, 2025. Born in Harrisburg on March 18, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (O’Neil) Smith. She was the loving wife of the late William P. Moyer, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage until his passing in...

Nicholas A. "Nick" Lane

Nicholas A. "Nick" Lane

Jul 11, 2025

Nicholas A. “Nick” Lane, 71, of Steelton, passed away at home on Friday, July 11, 2025. Born in Hamilton, Bermuda, he was the son of the late James H. and Mary Jane (Diritto) Lane. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Slingland) Lane, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.

Nick worked as an Electrician for Bethlehem Steel in Steelton....

Patricia A. (Lippert) Campbell

Patricia A. (Lippert) Campbell

Jul 7, 2025

Patricia A. (Lippert) Campbell, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Vivian (Wilson) Lippert. She was the loving wife of Robert “Bob” Campbell, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.

Patricia worked as a Secretary for the General State Authority...

Mary Kay (Looker) Shroy

Mary Kay (Looker) Shroy

Jul 5, 2025

Mary Kay (Looker) Shroy, 91, of Steelton, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at River’s Ben Health & Rehab Center. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Evelyn Looker. She was the loving wife of Richard Shroy, Sr., with whom she shared 73 years of marriage.

Mary was a member of the Roller Club and enjoyed...

Lewis Leroy McSurdy

Lewis Leroy McSurdy

Jul 4, 2025

Lewis Leroy McSurdy, 71, of Middletown, passed away at home on Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in Shenandoah Heights, PA, he was the son of the late Leroy Fenmore and Helen (Scholtis) McSurdy.

Lewis loved old movies and reading, and he enjoyed going to family picnics. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle who will be missed by all.

Lewis is...

Daniel Leo "Peach" Fuhrman

Daniel Leo "Peach" Fuhrman

Jul 4, 2025

Daniel Leo "Peach" Fuhrman peacefully entered heaven on July 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 20, 1944, in Harrisburg, PA, Dan was a proud graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School (Class of 1962) and a member of Saint Catherine Laboure Parish, previous parishes include Holy Name and St. James.

Dan had a gift for brightening every room...

Raymond J. Patackis

Raymond J. Patackis

Jun 30, 2025

Raymond J. Patackis, 83, of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, June 30 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Zemaitis) Patackis. He was the loving husband of Rita (Babkowski) Patackis, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.

Raymond was a 1965 graduate of King’s College in Wilkes-Barre. He went on...

Janet I. (Zimmerman) Phillips

Janet I. (Zimmerman) Phillips

Jun 23, 2025

Janet I. Zimmerman Phillips, 86 of Harrisburg died Monday June 23, 2025 in the Capitol Rehabilitation Center, Harrisburg.

She was the owner/operator of Model Trains Outlet, her and her husband Charles traveled all over the USA and Canada doing train shows. She was a graduate of Steelton High School class of 1956 and had attended Shippensburg State Teachers College and Business...

Darrell John Vaughn

Darrell John Vaughn

Jun 21, 2025

Darrel John Vaughn, 70, of Monroe and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Elwood and Thelma (Fawber) Vaughn.

John loved reading and was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle who will be missed by all.

Darrel is survived by his sisters,...

JoAnn R. Bowles

JoAnn R. Bowles

Jun 21, 2025

JoAnn R. Bowles, 67, passed away peacefully in her home on June 21, 2025.

Born in Steelton on June 15, 1958, JoAnn was the daughter of the late John Bowles and Joan Kautz Bowles. She was a proud graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, where she began a lifelong journey marked by quiet strength, compassion, and deep commitment to her work...

Javier Bartolo

Javier Bartolo

Jun 18, 2025

Javier R. Bartolo,81, of Steelton, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Etucuaro, Mexico, he was the son of the late Rafael and Evangelina (Rodriguez) Bartolo. He was the loving husband of Esperanza (Soto) Bartolo, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage.

Javier was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish. He...

Carmine Edward Camplese

Carmine Edward Camplese

Jun 18, 2025

Carmine Edward Camplese, 73, of Middletown, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Gloria V. (Coss) Camplese.

Carmine was an avid music lover, some of his fondest memories were playing guitar for the Green Street Party Band. He was also a NY Jets football fan.

Carmine is survived...

Dennis L. Wiedeman "Denny"

Dennis L. Wiedeman "Denny"

Jun 16, 2025

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Dennis L. “Denny” Wiedeman, 79, of Oberlin and formerly of Steelton, died Monday, June 16, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his loving family and closest friends.

Denny was the 2nd generation President and Owner & Funeral Director of Wiedeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. He was a member of the National Funeral Directors Association;...

Christina R. "Tina" Mihelich

Christina R. "Tina" Mihelich

Jun 14, 2025

Christina R. (Rubinic) “Tina” Mihelich, 85, of Annville, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2025. Born on July 23, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John and Ljuba Rubinic and was the 10th of 16 children. She was the loving wife of the late George S. Mihelich, who passed away in 2006.

Tina was a devoted lifelong...

Gary Alfred Hall

Gary Alfred Hall

Jun 12, 2025

Gary Alfred Hall, 77, of Highspire and formerly of Steelton, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at River’s Bend Health & Rehab Center. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Alfred and Betty (Longenecker) Hall.

Gary graduated from Steelton Highspire High School with the class of 1965. He was an active member of Living Water Community Church....

Leialoha R. Aguiar Handley

Leialoha R. Aguiar Handley

Jun 7, 2025

Leialoha R. Aguiar Handley, 94, of Steelton died Saturday June 7, 2025 at her daughter and son-in-law's house.

She was a retired seamstress for Gerber Fabrics, a Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War and a member of Seven Sorrows Roman Catholic Church, Middletown.

Leialoha was the daughter of the late Ernest and Jeanette Aguiar, the widow of Richard J. Handley and...

Mary Ann (Marickovic) Borucki

Mary Ann (Marickovic) Borucki

Jun 5, 2025

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Mary Ann Marickovic Borucki, 85, of Wormleysburg died Thursday, June 5, 2025 in her home.

She was a retired Executive Secretary for the PA Attorney General's Office and a member of Prince of Peace Parish, Steelton.

Mary Ann was the daughter of the late John T. and Catherine M. Marickovic. She was preceded in death by one brother, Rev. Thomas C. Marickovic...