Obituaries

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

Louise M. Breski

Louise M. Breski

Oct 3, 2024

Louise Furjanic Breski,79 of Harrisburg ,PA went to be with the lord on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She was born in Harrisburg, PA on October 4, 1944 to the late Joseph and Rita Furjanic.

She was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School and also the Kendell School of Cosmetology. After graduating she worked as a hair stylist for several years....

Catherine Joan "Rene" (Verbos) Jenkins

Catherine Joan "Rene" (Verbos) Jenkins

Oct 1, 2024

Catherine Joan “Rene” Jenkins, 93, formerly of Camp Hill, passed peacefully and has gone to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Rene was born in Enhaut, Steelton, PA on November 25, 1930 to Markos Verbos and Barbara Starsinic with six siblings. She married Reese Jenkins and had a home in Camp Hill. She retired from AT&T as the...

Earl H. Lippert

Earl H. Lippert

Sep 30, 2024

Earl Harvey Lippert, 82, of Shopes Gardens, Lower Swatara Twp., Middletown, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center with his daughters, Lisa and Michelle, by his side.

He was the loving son of the late Charles W. and Helen E. (Shive) Lippert, and was born March 23, 1942 in the Keystone Hospital in Harrisburg. Earl Harvey...

Constance "Connie" Conrad

Constance "Connie" Conrad

Sep 28, 2024

Constance M. "Connie" (O'Toole) Conrad, 87, of Harrisburg, died on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born in Renovo, PA on May 21, 1937 to the late Patrick and Carmella (Bruno) O'Toole, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William (Tink) Conrad and brother, Jack O'Toole.

Connie graduated from Saint Joseph High...

Darryl S. Hughes

Darryl S. Hughes

Sep 25, 2024

Darryl S. Hughes, 59, of Camp Hill, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in his home.

Darryl worked for Capital Blue Cross as a Senior Operations Business Analyst for over 34 years. He was loved by many of his coworkers.

Darryl was the son of the late Marie and Randy Hughes. He is survived by his sister, Sherry Klingler (husband Keith);...

Kenneth L. Keim

Kenneth L. Keim

Sep 23, 2024

Kenneth L. Keim, 80, of Harrisburg, died Monday, September 23, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was a retired Maintenance Supervisor for WalMart had been an exterminator for Erlich. He also drove trucks for Roadway and Paycore industries.

Ken was a 30 gallon donor for the PA Blood Bank and was a "Diner Connoisseur".

Ken was the son of...

Rachel L. (Ginder) Springer

Rachel L. (Ginder) Springer

Sep 20, 2024

Rachel L. Ginder Springer, 82, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2024, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Lancaster County and lived on the family farm in Milton Grove, PA near Mt. Joy. She was the daughter of the late Roy G. and Alice R. (Heistand) Ginder. Rachel retired from the Pennsylvania...

Christian Damien Brixius

Christian Damien Brixius

Sep 17, 2024

With profound sadness and heartbreak, we announce the passing of Christian Damien Brixius, 14, who tragically passed away on September 17, 2024. Born on December 21, 2009, in Alexandria, VA, Christian was a bright and kind-hearted young man whose memory will continue to ripple through the lives he touched.

Christian was a talented athlete who found joy on the basketball court...

J. Anthony Kocevar

J. Anthony Kocevar

Sep 13, 2024

J. Anthony Kocevar, 82, of Harrisburg, died Friday, September 13, 2024 in his home, with his beloved daughter by his side. 

He retired after 29 years in the Finance Department at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and continued working at the PA Dept. of Treasury and Holy Family Roman Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School Class...

Flavia Marroquin

Flavia Marroquin

Sep 13, 2024

Flavia (Marroquin) Smith, 84, of Hummelstown, died on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Urapa, Michoacan, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Joaquin and Amalia (Arriaga) Marroquin.

Flavia attended St. Francis Catholic Church. She loved gardening, collecting photos of her friends and family, and cooking for all.

Flavia is survived by her children Maria Esquivel, Manuel...

Dorothy M. Roth

Dorothy M. Roth

Sep 12, 2024

Dorothy "Dottie" Mesaros Roth, 96, of Etters, died Thursday, September 12, 2024 in her home.

She was a retired Associate Engineer for Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, where she was a Life Member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, served as a Judge of ELections for Newberry Twp. for over 25 years, delivered Meals on Wheels, Past President of the Newberry...

Ronald L. Espenshade

Ronald L. Espenshade

Sep 11, 2024

Ronald L. Espenshade, 73, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at UPMC Community General Osteopathic Hospital surrounded by family.

A Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Wiedeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 357 S Harrisburg Street, Oberlin. A Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Friday from 10:00...

Brian Craig Sabathne

Brian Craig Sabathne

Sep 10, 2024

Brian Craig Sabathne, 55, of Harrisburg, passed away at home unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Jerry Sabathne and Vel Hanzel.

Brian was a Master Carpenter and enjoyed building and working with his hands. He was a beloved brother and uncle. Although they were estranged, he loved his son very much....

Vicki Grubic Riordan

Vicki Grubic Riordan

Sep 6, 2024

Vicki Grubic Riordan, 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Steelton, she was the daughter of the late Victor T. and Charlotte R. (Brubacher) Grubic.

Rhythm and Dance was a driving force for much of Vicki’s life and was her passion. She graduated from Steelton-Highspire High School and opened Vicki’s Studio of...

Donald L. Heimbaugh

Donald L. Heimbaugh

Sep 5, 2024

Donald L. Heimbaugh, 92, of Harrisburg, died at Brookdale Senior Living on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Born in Juniata County, PA, he was the son of the late Marshall and Nellie (Sheerer) Heimbaugh. He was the loving husband of the late Lois M. (Maffett) Heimbaugh, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage until her death in 2019.

Donald graduated from...

Lehner K. Bittle

Lehner K. Bittle

Sep 5, 2024

Capt. Lehner K. "Moe" Bittle went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 5, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1937 to Charles L. Bittle and Elinor E. (Slusser) Bittle. He lived in Harrisburg, PA all his life.

Moe was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Joanne Davidson; his twin brother Larry E. Bittle;...

Karl Heinz Faul

Karl Heinz Faul

Aug 28, 2024

Karl Heinz Faul, 75, of Hummelstown, passed away at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Born in Obereisenhausen, Germany, he was the son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Kemmler) Faul. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Helmut Faul. He was the loving husband of Deborah (Golob) Faul, with whom he...

Kathleen Ann Gogarty Duffy

Kathleen Ann Gogarty Duffy

Aug 27, 2024

Kathleen Ann (nee Gogarty) Duffy, born October 17, 19- "if I told you, I'd have to kill you," died August 27, 2024, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Kathleen was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Philip and Rose (nee Kiernan) Gogarty, and attended St. Michael's High School. She met her high school sweetheart and eventual husband, Leo P. Duffy, at the corner...

David D. Dormer, Sr.

David D. Dormer, Sr.

Aug 25, 2024

David D. Dormer Sr., 92, of Bressler, died Sunday August 25, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

David was a retired steel worker for the former Bethlehem Steel Plant of Steelton and also worked grounds maintenance for Dauphin County. He was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War,was a charter member of Bressler Bible Church, and was...

Mary Ellen Fisher

Mary Ellen Fisher

Aug 23, 2024

Mary Ellen McAnulty Fisher, 96, of Ecumenical Retirement Community, Susquehanna Twp. and formerly of Steelton, died Friday, August 23, 2024 in the Retirement Community.

 She was a retired Supervisor for Dauphin Deposit Bank & Trust Co., a member of the former St. James Roman Catholic Church, a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton, attended Harrisburg Catholic High School...