Obituaries

Jul 4, 2024

Andrew “Scott” Erskine, 83, of Harrisburg, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Pittsburgh, Scott was the son of the late Adolphus “Ranny” and Sarah “Sally” (Scott) Erskine. He was the loving husband of Antoinette “Toni” (Ruyechan) Erskine, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Scott served his country as a member of...

Jul 2, 2024

Kenneth G. McClain, Jr., 85, of Harrisburg, passed away at home with family at his side on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Kenneth G. McClain, Sr. and Katherine J. (nee Hetzel), McClain, Verna, Canellis. He was the loving husband of Lorraine (nee Maurer) McClain, with whom he shared 57 years...

Jul 1, 2024

John Andrew Woods, 79, of Newport, PA, passed away at home on Monday, July 1, 2024. John was born on March 17, 1945 to Andrew John Woods and Mary Ann (Glunt) Woods in Chambersburg, PA. He graduated from Fannett-Metal High School in Franklin County, PA in 1963. John served his country as a ranked sergeant in the Army for 2...

Jun 24, 2024

United States Army Lt. Col. Robert “Bob” L. Sibert, 89, formerly of Hershey, died Monday, Jun 24, 2024 in Kadima at Campbelltown, South Londonderry Twp. Robert is the husband of 66 years to Georgie Borneman Sibert, his children, Donald R. Sibert and wife Lauri, Linda S. Sibert and William A. Sibert and wife Tammy; grandchildren Erin, Amanda and Thomas; two...

Jun 22, 2024

Jeanne Smith Ellis, 98, of Carlisle and formerly of Annapolis, MD, died Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. She was a graduate of St. Joseph College, Emmittsburg, MD, a retired High School Teacher at Delone Catholic High School, a Social Worker at Dept. of Human Services for the State of Maryland, and a member of...

Jun 21, 2024

Frances M. Leonhard Finney, 83, of Middletown and formerly of Highspire, died Friday, June 21, 2024 in Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Swatara Twp.

She was a homemaker, daughter of the late Theodore P. and Frances M. Crum Leonhard and the widow of David G. Finney, Jr.  She is survived by one son, Bryan D....

Jun 19, 2024

Cheryl A. (Wilson) Benkovic, 73, of Steelton, died at home on Wednesday June 19, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Betty (Mangino) Wilson. She was the loving wife of the late George Benkovic, Jr. Cheryl was a retired Clerk for Dauphin County and a United Methodist in faith. She was also an avid...

Jun 18, 2024

Cathy (Iskric) Campbell, of Shermans Dale and formerly of Steelton, died at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Stanisic) Iskric. She was the loving wife of Harold "Howie" Campbell, with whom she shared 28 years of marriage. Cathy was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt...

Jun 16, 2024

Jo-Ann Barber Foltz, 81, of Swatara Township, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. She was a retired Administrative Assistant for the Dept. of General Services, Commonwealth of PA, with 35 years of service. She was a member of St. Nicholas Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, Oberlin, where she sang in the SSS Marinkovich Choir, the Circle of Serbian...

Jun 13, 2024

Donna Marie (Bentz) Speese, 90, of Reading and formerly of Enhaut and Oberlin, died Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Complete Care at Berkshire. Born in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Magdalene (Poltl) Bentz. She was the loving wife of the late Richard A. Speese, Jr., who died in 2009. Donna was a former member...

Jun 10, 2024

Jeffrey Allen Lagyak, 54, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away on June 10, 2024, suddenly.

Jeff was born March 5th, 1970, in Harrisburg, PA to Nancy Carl Lagyak and John P. “The Colonel” Lagyak. Jeffrey was an esteemed chef in the Harrisburg area and worked at the Hilton, the Radisson, Greystone Public House and Dodge City where he...

Jun 9, 2024

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Ivo Fisic, 77, of Lower Paxton Twp., died Sunday, June 9, 2024 in the OPCA Bolnica General Hospital, Dubrovnik, Croatia. He was a retired Tool and Die Maker for Tyco Manufacturing, a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton, where he served Funeral Masses and assisted his Parish in many ways....

Jun 5, 2024

Cammy R. Althouse, (Cammy R. Shirley) of Steelton, PA, went to rest on June 5, 2024, at the age of 47. Cammy was a known family member and friend of Steelton. Cammy will be greatly missed. She is survived by her son William A. Dejesus (Tony), her daughter Jordan M. Althouse, son in law Bradley M. Mowers (Brad) and her...

May 26, 2024

Charlene K. Corbacio (Shipp), 69, of Hershey, died on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Char was born in Harrisburg in to the late Charles Shipp and Peggy Galbraith (Haas). Her incredible 69 years on earth were filled with lots of love, laughter, and great memories. Char had a life filled with so much love from her family and friends. Char spent...

May 25, 2024

Ruby Marie (McCallister) Gubernath, 86, of Harrisburg, was called home on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Juanita (Jackson) McCallister. Ruby was a Supply Management Specialist at New Cumberland Army Depot for 29 years receiving numerous awards and medals for her dedicated work.

She was a...

May 21, 2024

Patricia A. Lubic Salinger, 90 of Lower Swatara Township and formerly of Steelton's West Side, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in the Middletown Home.

Pat was the daughter of the late Paul and Florence Kelly Lubic and was the widow of James F. Salinger, Sr.  She is survived by one daughter, Catherine R. Hoerner, Highspire; two sons,...

May 11, 2024

Francis “Frank” Saluta, 95, formerly of Steelton, passed away at Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Frank served in the US Navy and was a retired government employee. He was a member of the former St. Ann Roman Catholic Church and a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, both of Steelton. Frank was the...

May 11, 2024

Nicholas E. Weiss, 87, of Enhaut, Swatara Twp., died Saturday, May 11, 2024 in his home. He worked in the construction area with various building contractors, was a retired Maintenance Worker for the Roman Catholic Diocesan Center, and later at Prince of Peace Parish. He was a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton and enjoyed playing the...

May 10, 2024

Kathy L. (Carnes) Sviben, 70, of Middletown, passed away at home on Friday, May 10, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Dorothy (Lyter) Carnes. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph James Sviben, who passed away on October 24, 1997. Kathy was raised on the West Side of Steelton and graduated...

May 7, 2024

Lewis Thomas Bucher, 75, of Lower Paxton Twp., died Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in his home. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the PA National Guard, a retired Special Education teacher for the Harrisburg School District, and participated in the Adult Basic Education for Special Needs. He was a member of St. Margaret...