Obituaries by Location
James E. McConnell
James Edward McConnell, 72, of Etters, Newberry Twp., died Wednesday at his home.
A WWII Navy Veteran, he was a retired General Foreman for the former Conrail. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland and most recently Holy Infant Catholic Church, York Haven; Lodge of the Temple of Bayonne, NJ, F & AM; and Railroad Veterans Association.
He was born February 15, 1929 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Edward McCormick McConnell and Rachel McGinnis McConnell.
The widow of Helen E. Fitzpatrick McConnell, he is survived by two sons, James E. Jr., of Dallas, TX and Thomas F. of Etters; three daughters, Cynthia Dvorak of Wildwood, MO, Rachel M. Richard of Beverly Hills, MI, and Shawn M. Super of Etters; eleven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated at 10am Monday at St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. Burial will be in Emanuel Cemetery, Fairview Twp.
Viewings will be from 6-8pm Sunday at Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., New Cumberland http://www.parthemore.com/ with Scripture services held at 7:45pm and from 9-9:30am Mondday at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made toHospice of Central Pennsylvania, PO BOX 226, Enola, PA 17025
James C. Miller
James C. "Jay" Miller, 72, of Camp Hill died Saturday March 10, 2001 in his residence.
He was retired from both the U.S. Postal Service, Market St., Harrisburg and the PA Department of Revenue, Harrisburg. He was a Navy veteran. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland; Steelton Moose Lodge; and American Legion Post 109, Mechanicsburg.
He was born January 9, 1929 in Masontown, Fayette Co., PA to the late Stewart & Bessie (Arison) Miller.
He is survived by his wife Lois J. (Rice) Miller; a son Richard B. Miller of Etters; a brother Stewart of Mayfield Heights, OH; 3 sisters, LaVerne Nimmo of Towson, MD, V. Mercedes Beatty of Steelton and E. Elaine LaMar of Harrisburg; 2 grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30am Wednesday March 14, 2001 in his church with the Rev. Msgr. Robert E. Lawrence, his pastor as celebrant. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Upper Allen Twp.
Viewings will be from 6-8pm Tuesday and 9:30-10am Wednesday in Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland with a Scripture Service at 6:30pm Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to either his church at 1300 Bridge St. New Cumberland, PA 17070 or to Pinnacle Health Hospice, 3705 Elmwood Dr. Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Joseph L. Murray
Joseph L. Murray, 66, of Dover and formerly of Camp Hill & Etters (Newberry Twp.) died Thursday June 14, 2001 in his residence.
He was a retired plumber for the C.W. Fritz Co., Harrisburg and a truck driver. He was a Korean War Air Force veteran, a member of David's Church, Millersburg and attended Dover United Church of Christ, Dover.
He was born November 8, 1934 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Albert & Beulah (Moser) Murray.
He is survived by his wifeMillie I. (Spicher) Murray; a son Joseph Cole of Steelton; a brother Ralph Murray of Dover; 2 grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 10:30 am Saturday June 16, 2001 in Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland. Burial will be in David's Church Cemetery, Millersburg.
Viewing will be one hour prior to services Saturday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to either White Rose Hospice 2870 Eastern Blvd., York, PA 17402 or to American Cancer Society, Capital Region Unit, 1500 N. 2nd St. Harrisburg, PA 17102-2527.
Frances D. Nicolai
Frances Dorsam Nicolai, 74, of New Cumberland, died peacefully Friday morning at Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp.
She was born 12-30-1926 in Peru, IN, to the late Joseph and Ann (Hahn) Dorsam.
She was a Scripture scholar who devoted her life to studying, sharing her insights, and teaching others. She touched the lives of many people with her enthusiasm and love of truth and beauty. Her other passion was helping others with their recovery, spending countless hours talking and listening, laughing and crying. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland.
She is survived by her loving and faithful husband, Bill; four gifted children, Amanda Hasemeier, Kathryn Nicolai, Annette Nicolai, and Bill Nicolai; two sisters, Rosanna Becker, Peru, IN and MaryJo Yentes, Ft. Wayne, IN; 8 grand children.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 am Monday in her church with the Rev. Msgr. Robert E. Lawrence presiding.
Visitation will be held 6-8pm Sunday at Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., New Cumberland, with a prayer service at 7pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 6041 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Ida A. W. Nonemaker
Ida Alberta Whitcomb Nonemaker, 86, formerly of New Cumberland, died Friday, April 27, 2001 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle.
She was a Life Elder of New Cumberland First Church of God; a member of the Church of God Home Choir; enjoyed various crafts and playing the piano.
She was born 4-30-1914 in Harrisburg, PA to the late John S. and Rebecca E. (Fishel) Whitcomb.
She was the widow of John B. Nonemaker. She is survived by two sons, John O., Concord, CA and Keith A., Camp Hill; a daughter Marsha L. Eslinger, Wertzville; a brother Ralph M. Whitcomb, Ephrata; a sister Jeanne Miller, Harrisburg; 7 grand children; 8 great grand children.
Funeral services will be held 11am Tuesday at her church with the Rev. Gavin L. Whitcomb, her nephew, officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Monroe Twp.
Viewing will be 6-8pm Monday in Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., New Cumberland.
Memorial contributions may be made to her church, Fourth and Reno Streets, New Cumberland, PA 17070.
Sara K. Noss
Sara K. Noss, of Mechanicsburg, died Sunday, March 28, 2001 in Messiah Village, Upper Allen Twp.
She was a home maker and was a retired seamstress with the former Grantham Dress Factory, Grantham, PA; member of Eberly Mills Church of God, Camp Hill; and enjoyed flower gardening
She was born May 25, 1913 in Mechanicsburg, PA to the late Clarence A. and Kathryn Wise Kapp.
She was the widow of Archie A. Noss. She is survived by three sons, Archie A., Jr., Enola, Larry E., Mechanicsburg, Wayne E., Camp Hill; two daughters, Mary K. Lantzy, Mechanicsburg, Sara M. Sanders, Camp Hill; three brothers, Aaron Kapp, Mechanicsburg, Glenn Kapp, Newville; Arnold Kapp, New Cumberland; a sister Anna Blust, Chambersburg; 17 grand children; 29 great grand children; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2pm Wednesday in Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Cumberland with the Rev. James Moss, her pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Trindle Springs Cemetery, Mechanicsburg.
Viewing will be 1 hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to her church, 115 Creek Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 or to Messiah Village Endowment Fund, 100 Mount Allen Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
