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

Raymond E. Lopatic, Sr.

Raymond E. Lopatic, Sr.

Feb 14, 2026

Raymond E. Lopatic, Sr., 87, originally of Steelton , passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 with family by his side at The Woods at Cedar Run. Born in Harrisburg on September 30,1938, he was the son of the late Stanley J. Lopatic, Sr. and Doris (Govelovich) Lopatic. He was also preceded in death by his son Michael J. Lopatic...

Robert Boyd Wendt

Robert Boyd Wendt

Feb 12, 2026

Robert Boyd Wendt, 81, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Born in Sunbury, PA on October 16, 1944, he was the son of the late Paul and Clara (Sanders) Wendt. He was the loving husband of the late Olga “Renie” (Yandric) Wendt, who passed away in 2016. 

Robert served his country in...

Wendell Bernard Jackson

Wendell Bernard Jackson

Feb 12, 2026

Wendell Bernard Jackson, born September 7, 1971, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, son, brother, proud veteran, and a man whose presence brought warmth and light wherever he went.

Bernard served his country honorably for 21 years in the United States Army, retiring...

Andrew G. Rafaj

Andrew G. Rafaj

Feb 11, 2026

Andrew G. Rafaj, 91, of Steelton, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Steelton on September 17, 1934, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Mikan) Rafaj. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sisters Frank, Ann, Mary, and Angeline.

Andrew was a member of Prince of Peace Roman...

Cherubina T. "Dolly" (Cortopassi) Swartz

Cherubina T. "Dolly" (Cortopassi) Swartz

Feb 9, 2026

Cherubina Theresa “Dolly” (Cortopassi) Swartz, 94, of Middletown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 9, 2026. Born at home on Allison Hill in Harrisburg on October 31, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Modesto and Carmella (Magnelli) Cortopassi. She was the loving wife of the late Dale M. Swartz, who passed away...

Philomena M. "Mena" (Verrecchio) Macri

Philomena M. "Mena" (Verrecchio) Macri

Feb 7, 2026

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Philomena Marian (Verrecchio) Macri, “Mena”—loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend—passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 93.

Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on March 18, 1932, Mena was the daughter of John and Edith (Galdino) Verrecchio. She graduated from Harrisburg Catholic High School in 1950, where she met the...

James Robert Brillinger, Jr.

James Robert Brillinger, Jr.

Feb 2, 2026

James Robert Brillinger, Jr., 52, of Harrisburg, passed away at home on Monday, February 2, 2026. Born in East Pennsboro, he was the son of James Robert Brillinger, Sr. and the late Linda Louise (Balchunas) Brillinger.

Jim was a lifelong resident of Paxtang Borough. As a youth he was a member of the Lenker Manor Swim Club Swim Team, was an...

Nancy (Blatt) Spizzirri

Nancy (Blatt) Spizzirri

Jan 30, 2026

Nancy (Blatt) Spizzirri, 95, of Steelton, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born in Middletown on May 20, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John Blatt and Barbara Blatt Heicher. She was the loving wife of the late Eugene “Trapper” Spizzirri, with whom she shared 73 years of marriage until his passing...

Barbara Mae (Steen) Frederick

Barbara Mae (Steen) Frederick

Jan 25, 2026

Barbara Mae (Steen) Frederick, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Amoroso Healthcare and Rehabilitation Woodridge. Born in Findlay, OH on September 15, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Gale and Mary Bernadine (Flugga) Steen. She was the loving wife of Pastor Terry O. Frederick, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.

Barbara graduated...

William Harry "Bill" Myers, II

William Harry "Bill" Myers, II

Jan 25, 2026

William Harry “Bill” Myers, II, 78, of Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Oak Hill Village in Middletown. Born in Harrisburg on October 30, 1947, he was the son of the late William H. Myers, I and Faye (Dengler) Myers. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ryan William Myers; brother, Robert Myers; and sister,...

Georgiana B. Sibert

Georgiana B. Sibert

Jan 23, 2026

Georgiana B. Sibert, 90, of Magnolia of Stephen's City, Virginia and formerly of Hershey, died Friday, January 23, 2026.

Georgie was a 1956 Graduate of Gettysburg College with a Major in Biology and was a Microbiologist for the former Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hershey and lifelong member of Girl Scouts with over 70...

John L. “Globie” Golob

John L. “Globie” Golob

Jan 21, 2026

John Louis “Globie” Golob, of Enhaut, Pennsylvania, departed this life peacefully on January 21, 2026, at the age of 82. A lifelong resident of Enhaut, John was born there in his childhood home on April 5, 1943, the son of the late John William Golob and Rose Mary Golob (Svec).

A 1962 graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, John built a...

Mrs. Mary T. (LaVia) Brown

Mrs. Mary T. (LaVia) Brown

Jan 21, 2026

Livestreaming of the Mass for Mary can be viewed at the following link: https://stmmparish.org/

Mary T. (LaVia) Brown, 97, of Myrtle Beach and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Watercrest Senior Living. Born in Harrisburg on October 12, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William and Nellie (Lewis) LaVia. She was...

Ms. Linda S. Sibert

Ms. Linda S. Sibert

Jan 14, 2026

Linda S. Sibert, 64, of Stephenson, Virginia and formerly of Hershey, Pennsylvania died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in Martinsburg VA Hospice, Martinsburg, West Virginia.

She was a Girl Scout for over 50 years, who in later years worked alongside her Mother, Georgie who was a Girl Scout Leader. She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College with a Major in Nursing and became...

Mrs. Beverly A. Eshenauer

Mrs. Beverly A. Eshenauer

Jan 9, 2026

Beverly A. Eshenauer, 85 of Swatara Township, died Friday, January 9, 2026 in Oak Hill Village, Middletown.

She was a retired Cafeteria Worker for Capital Area Intermediate Unit as well as an Aide and was a member of Neidig Memorial United Methodist Church, Swatara Township.

Beverly was the daughter of the late Clarence & Clara Weiser and was the widow of...

George H. Kahler

George H. Kahler

Jan 8, 2026

George H. Kahler, cherished father, father-in-law, grandfather, and friend went to be with Jesus on January 8, 2026 at the age of 90. He was born and raised in Steelton, PA, on June 26, 1935 to the late Margaret (Raudenski) and George Kahler.

After retiring from Gannett Fleming following 36 years as an administrator, George devoted himself to his love of...

Mrs. Catherine T. Messick

Mrs. Catherine T. Messick

Jan 8, 2026

Catherine T. Messick, 86 of Lower Swatara Twp., died Thursday, January 8, 2026 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Catherine was born on November 9, 1939 to the late Charles & Mary Morris. She was preceded in death by husbands, Anthony F. Tezak & Ronald E. Messick, her brother, Bob Morris and sister, Sister Virginia Morris.

She was a...

Lon A. Feaser

Lon A. Feaser

Jan 3, 2026

Pastor Lon Allen Feaser, 77, of Carlisle, passed away at home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born in Marysville, he was the son of the late Donald Leroy Feaser, Sr. and Barbara (Dorman) Feaser. He was the loving husband of the late Nancy (Nixon) Feaser, who passed away in 2001. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother Charlotte...

Cveta (Genevska) Dimovski

Cveta (Genevska) Dimovski

Jan 2, 2026

Cveta Genevska Dimovski, 81 of Oberlin passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 2nd, 2026.

She was a devoted mother and friend who attended St. Nicholas Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, Oberlin and formerly attended Holy Annunciation Macedonian Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church, Steelton.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Boris Dimovski of 53 years and is survived...

Carol A. Keefer

Carol A. Keefer

Jan 1, 2026

Carol A. (Landis) Keefer, 71, of Middletown, passed away at home with family by her side on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Born in Lansdale, PA on June 18,1954, she was the daughter of the late Paul G. and Mildred (Heckler) Landis.

Carol was a devoted and active member of Swatara Church of God. She participated in many of the church’s groups...