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Diann M. Albright Thomas
Sep 30, 2025
Diann M. (Kolonoski) Albright Thomas, 71, of Steelton, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital with family by her side. Born in Harrisburg on February 5, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Mary (Charnomaz) Kolonoski. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Ken Albright; and sister, Patricia Kolonoski.
Diann graduated...
Helen A. Lappano
Sep 23, 2025
Helen A. (Acri) Lappano, 95, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025 at Messiah Lifeways. She was the 12th child of Antonio and Fortuna (Biasi) Acri. Her beloved husband, Joseph F. Lappano, preceded her in passing, and was also a former Messiah resident. She is survived by her son, Sam Lappano and his wife Debbie; two granddaughters, Sara...
Franklin A. "Frank" Spizzieri
Sep 21, 2025
Franklin A. “Frank” Spizzieri, 76, of Steelton, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital. Born on July 2, 1949 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Louis and Amilda (McClain) Spizzieri.
Frank was a very devoted husband and family man. He was a 1968 graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School. He retired from PennDOT...
Charles James "Jim" Lang
Sep 21, 2025
Charles James “Jim” Lang, 77, of Bressler, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital. Born on October 15, 1947 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Charles and Charlotte (Stum) Lang.
Jim graduated from Central Dauphin East High School, years later attending York College, earning a degree in Criminal Justice.
Jim jointed the US Army...
Joanne E. (Belsak) Sosnowski
Sep 19, 2025
Joanne E. (Belsak) Sosnowski, 70, of Steelton, passed away at home on Friday, September 19, 2025, with family by her side. Born in Harrisburg on December 5, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Wanda (Slusher) Belsak.
Joanne was a 1972 graduate of Steelton Highspire High School and 1974 graduate of HACC. She worked for 46 years at...
Romaine E. (Wilsbach) Young
Sep 14, 2025
Romaine Elizabeth (Wilsbach) Young, 93, of Lakeland, FL and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lakeland, FL. Born in Steelton, PA on June 9, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Anna (Popp) Wilsbach. She was the loving wife of her husband, Harry Young. They...
Kenneth Earl Beard, Jr.
Sep 8, 2025
Kenneth Earl Beard, Jr., 69, of Paxtang, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 8, 2025. Born on February 5, 1956 in Harrisburg, he was the child of the late Kenneth Earl Beard, Sr., and Virginia Sheaff Beard Panza.
Ken dedicated his life to public service starting as an Eagle Scout. A life-long member of Paxtang Fire Company, he served...
Anthony G. Bratina
Sep 4, 2025
Anthony George Bratina, 78, of Harrisburg, passed away at home on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Born in Harrisburg on July 7, 1947, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Theresa A. (Kostyal) Bratina. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Joseph J. Bratina, Jr.; and sisters Dolores Schoch and Rosemarie Madara.
Anthony graduated from Bishop McDevitt...
Ethel M. (Dubesky) Renaud
Sep 1, 2025
Ethel M. (Dubesky) Renaud of Enhaut, PA, entered into rest on September 1, 2025 just one day shy of her 93rd birthday, surrounded by her loving family in her home. Born September 2, 1932, in Clarence, PA (Centre Co.), she was the beloved wife of the late Delbert (Ike) Renaud, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage until his...
Earlene Z. (Keim) Hill
Aug 31, 2025
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Earlene Z. (Keim) Hill, 97, of Harrisburg, died Sunday August 31, 2025 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.
She was a retired secretary for the PA Department of Revenue and a member of St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, Harrisburg.
Earlene loved to dance. She and her husband, Jim, belonged to a Square-Dancing Club and won a dance...
Michelle L. Dailey
Aug 28, 2025
Our dearest Michelle flew with the angels to be with our God at 7pm on Thursday August 28th, 2025 with her sister Brenda, brother-in-law David, sister-in-law Barbara, and caregiver Becky Wenger by her side.
Michelle L. Dailey, 60, of Camp Hill, was born on May 28th, 1965. By everyone’s account, Michelle had the greatest of spirits, was extremely positive, and always...
Christine R. Amadure DeFilippo
Aug 28, 2025
Christine R. Amadure DeFilippo, of Middletown and formerly of Steelton, died Thursday, August 28, 2025, in the Middletown Home.
Christine was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Human Relations Commission as a Secretary and after retirement, she was the welcoming face behind the counter at Turkey Hill in Steelton. She was a member of the former St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church...
Mark A. Plesic
Aug 27, 2025
Mark A. Plesic, 66, of Bressler died Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mark was a retired Highway worker for Swatara Township; President and volunteer for the Friendship Fire Company, Bressler; a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton; and a collector of many different things.
His party motto was "Go big or go...
Mary Elizabeth Padjen
Aug 21, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (Baker) Padjen, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 in hospice care at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Steelton on April 3, 1935, she was the youngest daughter of the late Earl and Mary Elizabeth Baker. She was the loving wife of the late George Padjen, with whom she shared 60 wonderful years of marriage...
Shirley A. (Brooks) Musa
Aug 13, 2025
Shirley A. Musa, 87, of Middletown, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital. Born in Mechanicsburg on August 6, 1938, she was the daughter of the late George Allen and Ruth Naomi (Arnold) Brooks. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph J. “Moe” Musa in 2018; as well...
Janet Crist
Aug 12, 2025
Janet L. Crist, 81, of Bressler, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Steelton on February 19, 1944, she was the daughter of the late William and Victoria (Todeff) Crist. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Vicki Duncan, and her loving partner Jack Etnoyer.
Janet was a proud Steelton...
Mark J. Perrin
Aug 8, 2025
Mark J. Perrin, 68, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 12, 1956, he was the son of the late Joseph and Patricia (Goodey) Perrin. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Perrin.
Mark served his country in the US Navy for 5 years before returning...
John J. Rastovac
Aug 8, 2025
John J. Rastovac, 77, of Middletown, passed away at Penn State Hershey Medical Center on Friday, August 8, 2025. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mildred (Kacijancic) Rastovac. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Rastovac, and his sisters Betty, Jeannie, and Francie.
John served his country in the US Marine Corps...
Gavin Joseph Long
Aug 3, 2025
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Gavin Joseph Long, 20, of Dauphin, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Born in Hershey, PA on November 23, 2004, he was the son of Brian Long and Cynthia “Cindy” (Feguer) Long.
Born with an adventurous heart and an infectious smile, Gavin brought light and laughter everywhere he went. His genuine kindness, boundless energy, and zest for life made...
Diane Bashist
Aug 1, 2025
Diane (Martchek) Bashist, 77, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at UPMC West Shore Hospital. Born in Braddock, PA on December 14, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Sophie (Ciarkowski) Martchek.
Diane was a dedicated operating room nurse for more than 30 years, In her retirement, she enjoyed various leisure activities such as dominoes,...
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