Obituaries by Location
Harriet Groninger
Harriet (Williams) Groninger, 93, formerly of New Cumberland, died Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at Manor Care, Camp Hill.
She graduated from Geneva College, and Columbia University. She was a retired English teacher at New Cumberland Junior School in the West Shore School District. Prior to and during World War II, she taught at Camp Hill High School. She also taught at Beaver High School, Beaver, PA, and high schools in East Palastine, OH, and Franklin, PA. She was a member of Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, New Cumberland; New Cumberland Civic Club; Cumberland Co. Retired Teachers Assn.; PA State Retired Teachers Assn.; West Shore Senior Citizens Center, New Cumberland, and the Daughter's of the American Revolution. As a lifelong student of poetry, literature, and novels, Mrs. Groninger delighted her grandchildren and others with stories, and tales of growing up in the early 20th century. She was well known to be quite expressive when telling a story. While reading Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven to her class many years ago on a very warm, early spring day, a large raven flew in the open window, around the room, and out the window again. She was unaware of the humor shared nationwide, until her daughter called from San Francisco the next day to say there was a small article reporting the irony on the front page of the San Francisco paper.
She was born October 5, 1906 in Natrona, PA to the late Rev., Dr. David P., and Minerva (McCandless) Williams.
She is survived by her loving husband Theodore A. Groninger; Camp Hill, two daughters, Rebecca A. Bakker, Livermore, CA, and Susan G. Laird, New Cumberland; 3 grand children.
Memorial services will be held 2 PM Monday at her church with the Rev. Robert A. Graybill, her pastor, officiating. Burial
will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park.
Visitation will be 1-2 PM Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to her church, Third and Bridge Streets, New Cumberland, PA 17070.
Robert F. Hall
Robert F. Hall, 71, of Middletown, died Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at Harrisburg Hospital.
He was a retired supervisor for American Can Company. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Penn Harris Gun Club, Steelton, American Can Retirees, and New Cumberland Olde Towne Association. He was an avid golfer, hunter, and Penn State fan.
He was born June 30, 1929 in Pomeroy, Chester Co. to the late Alfred T. and Elizabeth (Bigler) Hall.
His wife Lois J. Leidig Hall; two sons, Todd R. of York Haven and Rex O. of Dover; Karen E. Permer of Bridge City, TX; a sister, Jean Douglas of Bokeelia, FL; and four grandchildren survive him.
A memorial service will be held at 11am Friday at his church with the Rev. Richard G. Lorenz officiating. Inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family in Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp.
Visitation will be from 10:30am until time of service Friday at the church and at the luncheon following the service.
Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., New Cumberland has charge of arrangements.
Robert L. Handley
Robert L. Handley, 89, of Country Meadows, Mechanicsburg and formerly of Camp Hill, died Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at Carolyn Croxton Slane Residence, Service of Hospice of Central PA, Susquehanna Twp.
He was a retired Chief Dispatcher for the Pennsylvania State Department of General Services. He also was the manager for the former Penway Movie Theater, 18th and State Streets, Harrisburg. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and was an avid Notre Dame Football Fan.
He was born May 23, 1911 in Steelton to the late Paul and Anna (Coleman) Handley. He was the widower of Mary E. (Peters) Handley.
A son, Robert P. Handley of New Cumberland; a daughter, Mary Ann Kaufmann of Camp Hill; a sister, Mary Laverty of Elizabethtown; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandsons survive him.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am Friday at her church. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, West Hanover Twp.
Viewings will be from 6-8pm Thursday and from 9:30am until 10am Friday at Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., New Cumberland.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Hospice of Central PA, P.O. Box 226 Enola, PA 17025
Michael A. Haso
Michael A. Haso, 82, of Camp Hill, died Friday, May 26 at Beverly Manor, Monroeville, PA.
A WWII Navy Veteran, He was a retired Safety Health Coordinator from American Can Company, Edison, NJ. He was a 1942 graduate of New York University. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, St. Theresa Council #8921, VFW Post 7415 and American Legion Post 143, both of New Cumberland, Loyal Order of Moose No. 382, Steelton, and First Catholic Slovak Union #452. He enjoyed gardening and loved his cats and dogs.
He was born November 27, 1917 in McKeesport to the late Michael and Elizabeth Julia (Yencho) Haso.
He is survive by two brothers, William B. Haso of Fairview Twp. and The Rev. Bede Haso, O.S.B. of Latrobe; two sisters, Anna M. Hoffman of Camp Hill and Helen T. Brady of McKeesport; and several nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30pm Tuesday at his church. Entombment will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp.
Viewing will be from 6-8pm Monday at Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Cumberland. There will be no viewing Tuesday.
Memorial Contributions may be made to his church, 1300 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070.
Daniel E. Hayes, Jr.
Daniel E. Hayes, Jr., 84, of New Cumberland, died Wednesday, May 24 at Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp.
A WWII Army Veteran, He was a retired Systems Analyst from the former New Cumberland Army Depot. He was also a retired fireman from the City of New York and a professional baseball player, playing second base for the New York Yankees Baseball Organization during the thirties. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland; it's Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, St. Theresa Council, and served his parish as a special minister. He was also a member of the New Cumberland Lions Club.
He was born February 21, 1916 in New York City to the late Daniel E. and Theresa Genevieve (Betterley) Hayes, Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Mary A. Hayes; three sons, Daniel E., III, Michael P. and Brian F., all of New Cumberland; two daughters, Kathleen E. Snell of Fairview Twp. and Anne Therese Hayes of Denver, CO; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp.
Viewing will be from 10:30-11:30am Tuesday at Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Cumberland.
Memorial Contributions may be made to his church, 1300 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070.
Jeanne A. Hoffman
Jeanne A. (Gray) Hoffman, 78, of New Cumberland died Thursday 7/20/2000 in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp.
She was retired from Bell Telephone Co. of PA, Harrisburg. She was a member of Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, New Cumberland and its Womans Bible Class and United Methodist Women; New Cumberland Woman's Club; Telephone Pioneers of America; Bell Telephone Chit Chat Luncheon Club; and the New Cumberland Olde Town Association.
She was born 9/27/21 in Paxtang, PA to the late John E. and Marjorie (Snyder) Gray.
A brother John J. Gray of New Cumberland; and several nieces and nephews survive her.
Services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday in her church with the Rev. Nancy D. Firestone officiating. Burial will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp.
Viewing will be one hour prior to services Tuesday in the church.
Arrangements by Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland.
Memorial contributions may be made to her church at 3rd & Bridge Sts. New Cumberland, PA 17070.
