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Walter Earl Masters, Jr.
Jan 17, 2025
Walter Earl Masters, Jr., 86, of Harrisburg and formerly of Chambers Hill, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, January 17, 2025 at UPMC Osteopathic Community Hospital. Born in Steelton, he was the son of the late Walter Earl Masters, Sr. and Esther Camille (Sprow) Masters. He was the loving husband of Regina A. (Radic) Masters, with whom he shared...
Edita Jurisic
Jan 16, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edita Jurisic, who left this world far too soon on January 16, 2025, at the age of 38, in Mechanicsburg, PA. Edita was a devoted mother, a loving partner, a cherished daughter, and a beloved friend to many.
Born in Doboj, Bosnia, Edita embodied a spirit of resilience, grace, and...
Vito "Tony" Macri
Jan 12, 2025
Vito Antonio Macri “Tony”– loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend - passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 93 years.
Vito was born to the late Giuseppe and Caterina (Iozzo) Macri in Steelton, Pennsylvania on January 22, 1931 the seventh of seven children. Vito graduated from Harrisburg Catholic High School in 1949 where he met his...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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