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Paul R. Gustin & Rosemary Gustin
Jul 18, 2025
Rosemary (Weaver) Gustin
September 20, 1934 – January 10, 2023
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Paul Rudolph Gustin
November 14, 1934 – July 18, 2025
Harrisburg Catholic High School Sweethearts, Paul and Rosemary were married 70 years. They were separated by Rosemary’s passing in 2023, and Paul followed her to their heavenly home in July 2025. They are now reunited with our Lord.
A Mass of Christian Burial...
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,...
Claire T. (Noll) Lewis
Jul 27, 2025
Claire T. (Noll) Lewis, 86, of Camp Hill, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center. Born in Harrisburg on November 24, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Agnes (Kindra) Noll. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Christina (Lewis) Pucci.
Claire graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School with...
Robert Allen "Bob" Hoffman
Jul 22, 2025
Robert Allen “Bob” Hoffman, 77, of Palmyra, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center following a 9-year battle with Thymic Carcinoma. Born in Harrisburg on December 20, 1947, he was the son of the late Frederick and Mildred (Dupes) Hoffman. He was the devoted husband of Kendra (Vanatta) Hoffman, with whom he shared 55...
Monica F. (Chernick) Burd
Jul 21, 2025
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Monica F. (Chernick) Burd, 88, of Harrisburg, passed away at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital on Monday, July 21, 2025. Born on June 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Mary Gornik Chernick Kaiser. She was the loving wife of the late Elmer A. Burd, who passed away in 2022.
Monica graduated from Steelton High School in the...
Patricia A. "Pat" Zimmerman
Jul 21, 2025
Patricia A. “Pat” Zimmerman, 86, of Hershey, passed away on Monday, July 21 at Country Meadows, Hershey. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Jones) Zimmerman. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Janet Phillips.
Pat was born and raised in Steelton where she graduated from Steelton High School, Class of 1956 and Shippensburg State...
Mary Rose (Mrljak) Lescanec
Jul 18, 2025
With love and gratitude, we share the passing of our beloved aunt, Mary Lescanec (nee Mrljak), who departed this life peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the age of 97. She was the last surviving of eleven children. Her life, which spanned nearly a century demonstrated a remarkable woman whose wisdom, resilience, sense of style and grace touched generations.
Born on...
Anna F. Lalic
Jul 17, 2025
Anna F. Lalic (Anne) of Steelton’s East End, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the age of 95, in Rivers Bend Health & Rehab Center.
She was a graduate of Steelton High School, former employee of Bell Telephone Company and retired from AT&T with 41 years of service. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, Prince...
Barbara J. "Barb" Kuren
Jul 16, 2025
Barbara J. “Barb” Kuren, 80, of Camp Hill, PA, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born on January 18, 1945 in Bressler, PA to the late Frank Kuren, Sr. and Goldie (Garver) Kuren. Barb was also preceded in death by brothers Thomas Kuren, Frank Kuren, Jr., David Kuren, John “Jack” Kuren; her sister Carol Woomer; and...
Dorothy Marie (Smith) Moyer
Jul 13, 2025
Dorothy Marie (Smith) Moyer, 97, of Tahlequah, OK and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on July 13, 2025. Born in Harrisburg on March 18, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (O’Neil) Smith. She was the loving wife of the late William P. Moyer, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage until his passing in...
Nicholas A. "Nick" Lane
Jul 11, 2025
Nicholas A. “Nick” Lane, 71, of Steelton, passed away at home on Friday, July 11, 2025. Born in Hamilton, Bermuda, he was the son of the late James H. and Mary Jane (Diritto) Lane. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Slingland) Lane, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.
Nick worked as an Electrician for Bethlehem Steel in Steelton....
Patricia A. (Lippert) Campbell
Jul 7, 2025
Patricia A. (Lippert) Campbell, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Vivian (Wilson) Lippert. She was the loving wife of Robert “Bob” Campbell, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.
Patricia worked as a Secretary for the General State Authority...
Mary Kay (Looker) Shroy
Jul 5, 2025
Mary Kay (Looker) Shroy, 91, of Steelton, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at River’s Ben Health & Rehab Center. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Evelyn Looker. She was the loving wife of Richard Shroy, Sr., with whom she shared 73 years of marriage.
Mary was a member of the Roller Club and enjoyed...
Lewis Leroy McSurdy
Jul 4, 2025
Lewis Leroy McSurdy, 71, of Middletown, passed away at home on Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in Shenandoah Heights, PA, he was the son of the late Leroy Fenmore and Helen (Scholtis) McSurdy.
Lewis loved old movies and reading, and he enjoyed going to family picnics. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle who will be missed by all.
Lewis is...
Daniel Leo "Peach" Fuhrman
Jul 4, 2025
Daniel Leo "Peach" Fuhrman peacefully entered heaven on July 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 20, 1944, in Harrisburg, PA, Dan was a proud graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School (Class of 1962) and a member of Saint Catherine Laboure Parish, previous parishes include Holy Name and St. James.
Dan had a gift for brightening every room...
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