Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Marie S. Ridge
Marie S. Ridge, 91, formerly of Camp Hill, died Tuesday, March 22, 2000 at the Jewish Home of Harrisburg.
She was born August 13, 1908 in Reliance, VA to the late James W. and Lucy Martin Sloop.
She was a retired nurse with Dr. Samuel Mowery's office, New Cumberland; she was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Lemoyne.
She was the widow of Chester I. Ridge. She is survived by her daughter Wilma R. Prendergast, Harrisburg; two grand daughters, Katie L. Appel, Mill Creek, WA, and Holly L. Lenker, Lancaster.
Funeral services will be held 2pm on Friday at Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Cumberland with the Rev. Charles W. Sprenkle, her pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp
. Visitation will one hour prior to services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ecumenical Community, 624 Wilhelm Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111.
Alta Nissley Roberts
Alta Nissley Roberts, 92, of Manor Care, Lower Paxton Twp., and formerly of Lewisberry, died Friday, July 14, 2000 at the home.
She was born November 1, 1906 in Harrisburg to the late Amos and Edith Mae (Lusk) Drabenstadt.
The widow of Clarence E. Roberts, she is survived by two daughters, Dona Pastuck of Hershey and Mary Ellen Roberts of Mechanicsburg; two sons, Clarence E. of Annapolis, MD and Kenneth L. of Apopka, FL.; seventeen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2pm Monday at Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp.
There will be no viewing or visitation.
Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., New Cumberland has charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central PA, PO Box 266, Enola, PA 17025.
Eunice A. Rodgers
Eunice A. Rodgers, 87, of Lower Allen Twp., and formerly of Philadelphia died Saturday, September 2, 2000 in the home of her daughter.
She was born 2/21/13 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Bernard & Irene (Recci) Fiorillo.
She was the widow of John J. Rodgers and is survived by 3 daughters, Anita Carey of Lower Allen Twp., Jean Morley of West Conshohocken and Patricia Pallon of Cherry Hill, NJ; a son Daniel Rodgers of Horsham; 2 brothers, Leo Fiorillo of Philadelphia and Albert Fiorillo of Wildwood, NJ; 11 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 11 am Friday 9/8/2000 in Holy Sepulchre cemetery, Philadelphia. There will be no viewing or visitation.
Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services is handling Arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society Capital Region Unit, 1500 N. Second St. Harrisburg, PA 17102-2527.
Ruth C. Salisbury
Ruth C. Salisbury, 90, of 824 Lisburn Road, Lower Allen Twp., and formerly of New Cumberland, died Friday, July 07, 2000 at Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp.
She was a retired analyst for Honeywell, Philadelphia; a 1931 graduate of Penn State University; a member of Kappa Alpha Theda Sorority; was a member of Horsham Friends Meeting; attended Harrisburg Friends Meeting; attended Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, New Cumberland; a member of daughters of the American Revolution; Civic Club of New Cumberland; New Cumberland Olde Towne Assn.; AARP; PA council of Republican Women; PSU Alumni Assn.
She was born June 19, 1910 in Washington, DC to the late John G. and Mary M. Chestnut.
She was the widow of Dr. Joseph N. Salisbury and Ellsworth H. Thomas. She is survived by a cousin Ruth S. Miles, New Cumberland.
Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family in Horsham Friends Meeting, Horsham, PA. Burial will be in Horsham Friends Meeting cemetery, Horsham.
Memorial contributions may be made to Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, third and Bridge Streets, New Cumberland, PA 17070 or to Horsham Friends Meeting, PO Box 172, Horsham, PA 19044.
Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Cumberland is handling arrangements.
Deanna S. Saphore
Deanna S. "Dee" Saphore, 62, of Dillsburg and formerly of Harrisburg, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp.
She was a 1956 graduate of Mechanicsburg High School. She was the co-owner/operator of Dee & Deb's Subs, Harrisburg. She also worked as a waitress for twelve years at the New Cumberland VFW Post 7415. She also was an auxiliary member of the VFW and the New Cumberland American Legion Post 143. She was a loyal fan of the Guiding Light Soap Opera.
She was born September 26, 1937 in Mechanicsburg to the late George and Beatrice Harman.
Her husband, Eugene D. Saphore, a daughter, Deborah A. Saphore of Dillsburg; a sister, Blanche Herbst of Oxon Hill, MD; and two grandchildren, Candi and Quincy Saphore of Dillsburg, survive her.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30am Monday at Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., New Cumberland. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Twp.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:15am Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to AIDS Community Alliance, 1500 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102 or to American Cancer Society, Capital Region Unit, 1500 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Edith R. Schuchman
Edith E. Schuchman, 87, of Clermont FL and formerly of Mechanicsburg died Monday 7/3/2000 in Health Central, Winter Garden, FL.
She was a former member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Mechanicsburg.
She was born 10/16/12 in Harrisburg to the late Howard & May (Moore) File.
She was the widow of Harvey A. Schuchman and is survived by a son William H. Schuchman of Clermont, FL; 3 grand children and 4 great grandchildren.
Services will be held 11 am Monday 7/10/2000 in the Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland, PA Burial will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp., PA
Viewing will be one hour prior to services Monday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave. Suite 202, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Herman F. Sebastian, Jr.
Herman F. Sebastian, Jr., 69, of Mechanicsburg died Saturday, September 2, 2000 in his residence.
He was a retired Master Electrician & HVAC Maintenance Engineer for Country Meadows, Hampden Twp., an instructor for Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School, a private pilot out of Carlisle Airport and an Army Reservist. He was a member of Christ Community Church, Lower Allen Twp.; American Rose Society; & Electrical Contractors Association. He was born 1/8/31 in Harrisburg, PA to Elsie (Acri) Sebastian and the late Herman F. Sebastian, Sr.
He is survived by his wife Jean H. Sebastian; 2 daughters, Teresa Townsend of Mechanicsburg and Laura J. Sebastian of Savannah, GA; 3 sons, Stephen & Paul, both of Mechanicsburg and Dean of Savannah, GA; a step daughter Judy K. Treaster of New Cumberland; a step son Donald E. Fisher, Jr. of Camp Hill; his mother Elsie (Acri) Sebastian of Harrisburg; 2 sisters, Frances S. Hahm of Harrisburg and Thelma McCauslin of Camp Hill; 2 brothers, Joseph of Orlando, FL and Richard of Harrisburg; 2 grandchildren; and 6 step grandchildren.
Services will be held 10 am Tuesday 9/5/2000 in his church with the Pastors Bob Klinger & David Hess officiating. Burial will be in Emanuel cemetery, Fairview Twp. Visitation will be from 9:30-10 am Tuesday in the church.
Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central PA, P.O. Box 266, Enola, PA 17025.
Edith L. Shanks
Edith L. Shanks, 84, of Camp Hill and formerly of California (the state) died Friday, March 10 in her residence.
She was a retired office manager for the California State Department of Corrections and a licensed beautician. She was a member of Galt First Baptist Church, Galt, CA and Rebekah Assembly, Ramona, CA.
She was born 10-24-15 in El Centro, Imperial Co., CA to the late Jasper W. and Eva Mae (Darrough) Shanks.
She was the widow of Robert T. Shanks and is survived by 2 sons, Robert W. of Grandview, WA and The Rev. Roland M. Shanks with whom she lived; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Services will be scheduled at a future date in California. Burial will be in Ramona cemetery, Ramona, CA.
Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Capital Region Unit, 1500 N. 2nd St. Harrisburg, PA 17102-2527.
William E. Sherk
William E. Sherk, 64, of Enola died Monday February 7, 2000 in Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg.
He was a retired route salesman for Lenkerbrook Farms Dairy, Camp Hill and a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Enola.
He was born April 22, 1935 in Linglestown to John & the late Winifred (Dean) Sherk.
He is survived by his wife Sandra J. (Beavers) Sherk; his Father John of Linglestown; and was preceded in death by a son William E. Jr.
Services will be held 11 am Friday in the Parthemore Funeral Home, New Cumberland. Burial will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp.
Visitation will be from 10:30-11am Friday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army P.O. Box 2205 Harrisburg, PA 17105.
Doreen J. Shick
Doreen J. Shick, of Lewisberry, PA, died Sat., July 29, 2000 at her residence.
She was a patient data supervisor for Holy Spirit Community Mental Health Center, East Pennsboro Twp.
She was a member of Capital Area Christian Church and the Goldsboro Fireman's Club.
She was born April 12, 1942 in Port Royal, PA to the late Brooks M. and Helen M. Lauver. She is survived by her husband William H. Shick; two sons, Herbert T. Carr, St. Petersburg, FL and Anthony F. Carr, Parrish, FL; three daughters, Ginger L. Hoffer, Steelton, Brigette J. Carr, Etters, Charlene R. Daniel, Lewisberry; two step daughters, Sheri L. Shick, Etters and Bonnie M. Bowmaster, Sheldon, NC; three sisters, Patricia Mark and Shirley J. Goss, both of Lewistown, and Donna M. Geedy, York Haven; eight grand children; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 10 am Wednesday at Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Cumberland, with the Rev. Don Hamilton, her pastor, officiating. Burial will be 2pm Thursday in Emanuel cemetery, Fairview Twp.
Viewing will be 6-8pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to her church, 1825 Good Hope Road, Enola, PA 17025.
Carolyn R. Shuler
Carolyn Ruth (Smith) Shuler, 87, of Bethany Village, Lower Allen Twp., and formerly of New Cumberland and Camp Hill died Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at the Village.
She worked for the state of Pennsylvania and as a substitute teacher for Catholic Schools in the area. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. She was a graduate of Chambersburg High School and attended Penn Hall School for Girls. She enjoyed painting, travel, golf, bridge and gardening.
She was born September 21, 1912 in Chambersburg
to the late John and Mary Smith.
The widow of Henrie C. Shuler; she is survived by a sister, Jean R. Flowers of Venice, FL; a brother, Francis W. Smith of Media, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11am Thursday at St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland with The Rev. Msgr. Robert E. Lawrence. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp.
Visitation will be from10am until 10:30am at Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremations Services, Inc., New Cumberland.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, South Central PA Chapter, 2001 N. Front St., Building 2-Suite 321, Harrisburg, PA 17102.
Thelma A. Simmons
Thelma A. (Honafous) Simmons, 84, of New Cumberland died Sunday 2/27/2000 in Hospice of Central PA's Hospice House, Susquehanna Twp.
She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, New Cumberland and its Bible study class.
She was born 6/22/15 in Harrisburg to the late John & Alice (Bickle) Honafous. She was preceded in death by a son Floyd R. Simmons.
She was the widow of Floyd R. "Buzz" Simmons and is survived by a daughter Nancy L. Newcomer of New Cumberland; a brother John Honafous of Harrisburg; 6 grandchildren, Stephen, Mark, Robert, Michael and Christopher Simmons and Kristin Drum; 2 great grand twins, Emily and Jessica Simmons.
Services will be held 2 pm Thursday in the Parthemore Funeral Home, New Cumberland. Burial will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp.
Viewing will be from noon until time of services Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to either her church at 4th & Bridge Sts. New Cumberland, PA 17070 or to Hospice of Central PA, P.O. Box 266 Enola, PA 17025.
Anna Mary Smith
Anna Mary Smith, 91, of Lewisberry, PA, and formerly of New Cumberland, died Wednesday, May 03, 2000 at home.
She was a retired housekeeper in the Alexandria, PA area; she attended Fairview Brethren in Christ Church, New Cumberland; she loved ice cream, tending her flower garden, and baking.
She was born March 5, 1909 in Maddensville, PA to the late James Porter Wible, Jr. and Mary E. Madden Wible.
She is survived by three grand children; 10 great grand children; 19 great great grand children; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Monday at Houstontown Church of God, Houstontown, with the Rev. John L. Warner officiating. Burial will be in Clear Ridge cemetery, Dublin Twp., PA, following services.
Viewing will be 6-8pm Sunday at the Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Cumberland.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fairview Brethren in Christ Church, 600 Evergreen Road, New Cumberland 17070.
John A. Souders
John A. Souders, 76, formerly of Saw Mill Road, Mechanicsburg, died Thursday, September 14, 2000 at Messiah Village, Mechanicsburg.
He was a retired cartographer for the Commonwealth of PA; a Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII; he attended Messiah Village Church; was a member of West Shore Lodge # 681, Camp Hill; Harrisburg Consistory; Zembo Shrine.
He was the widow of Eva Fisher Souders and was born September 29, 1923 in York, PA, to the late John A. and Ruth M. (Senft) Souders.
He is survived by a son John A. Souders, IV, Mechanicsburg; a daughter Joanne C. Souders, Lemoyne; two grand children, Jaime L. Souders and John A. Souders, V.
Memorial services will be held 7pm Monday at Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Cumberland with the Rev. C. Ronald Burgard, senior pastor at Messiah Village Church, officiating. Private burial will be in Paddletown cemetery, Newberry Township.
Visitation will be 6-7pm Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2205, Harrisburg, PA 17105 or to Nature Conservancy, 1815 North Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209.
M. Robert Sterner
M. Robert Sterner, 81, of Mont Alto, died Friday, June 23, 2000 at Manor Care, Chambersburg.
A WWII Army Veteran, he was a retired Assistant Business Manager for the Pennsylvania Medical Society, Harrisburg. He was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, Mont Alto, Lowther Manor Lodge, No. 781, F & AM, Camp Hill, Harrisburg Consistory, B.P.O.E., Waynesboro Lodge, No. 731, American Legion, Morr's Frock Post No. 42, Hagerstown.
He was born June 28, 1918 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio to the late Myron B. and Elizabeth P. (Leach) Sterner.
His wife, Dorothy G. Sterner; a daughter, Debra S. Herrold of South Mountain; a brother, Donald R. of Miami, FL; a sister, Phyllis S. Meacham of Pennbrook; and two grandchildren survive him.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm Tuesday at Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., New Cumberland. Entombment will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp.
Visitation will be from 1-1:45pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to his church: 9 Park Street, Mt. Alto, PA 17237.
