Joseph P. Quigley
Joseph P. Quigley, 79, of 413 North Duke Street, Hummelstown, died Saturday, September 18, 2004 in his home.
He was a retired Supervisor of Labor Relations for Conrail and the former Pennsylvania Railroad. He was an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II, serving as a Corporal and aircraft mechanic working on B-29 Liberators, B-17's and other military aircraft. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey, the Pennsylvania Railroad Veterans Association, Holy Rosary Council 869, Knights of Columbus, Mutual Benefit Association of Railroaders, Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and the Hershey Italian Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor R. Falcone Quigley; two sons, Joseph R. Quigley and his wife, Barbara A. of Manassas, VA, and Paul F. Quigley and his wife, Judy M., of Harrisburg; two daughters, Anita M. Peters and her husband, Lawrence E. of Mechanicsburg and MCourierice Dunn and her husband, Paul A. II of San Diego, CA; six grandchildren, Michael D. Sanders, Jessica M. Root, Lisa D. Peters, Jennifer M. Quigley, Brett S. Quigley and Sean P. Quigley.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, in St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Viewing will be held from 9 until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, in Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 S. Second Street, Steelton, PA.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joan of Arc "Heart of the Parish Fund", 359 W. Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 or Visiting Nurse Association Hospice, 3315 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111.
Anna Hoffman Galinac
Anna Hoffman Galinac, 91, of 40 Francis Street, Enhaut, died Sunday, September 19, 2004 in Harrisburg Hospital.
She was a retired sales clerk for Stephenson's Flowers in the West Shore Plaza and the Harrisburg East Mall; a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Steelton and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Goodwill Fire Company, Enhaut.
She was the widow of Matthew M. Galinac and is survived by one son, Matthew H. Galinac of Enhaut; two sisters, Helen Johnson of Enhaut and Hedy Hocker of Orlando, FL; one grandson, Reed H. Galinac of Harrisburg; and one great grandson, Owen Michael Galinac.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Graveside services and burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, in Churchville Cemetery, Oberlin, with Rev. Harold S. Fox, her pastor officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Wiedeman Funeral Home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBTUIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 221 S. Second Street, Steelton, PA 17113.
Kathleen L. Plut Wojdylak
Kathleen L. Plut Wojdylak, 51, of 101 North 31st Street, Paxtang, died Wednesday, September 22, 2004 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.
She was a graduate of St. Catherine Laboure Parochial School, Bishop McDevitt High School, Class of 1970, and Millersville University, Class of 1974. She was a retired employee for the Department of Environmental Resources for the Commonwealth of PA and a courier for Chubb & Associates, C.P.A.'s. She was a member of St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, Swatara Twp.
She is survived by her husband, E. Thomas Wojdylak, Jr.; her father, Rudolph M. Plut, Paxtang; one sister, Suzanne M. Knerr and her husband William J., Lower Paxton Twp.; one niece, Stacey A. Gaspich and her husband, Mark A., Lower Paxton Twp; one nephew, William M. Knerr, Lower Paxton Twp.; her brother-in-law, Michael A. Wojdylak, Middletown; her father-in-law Edward T. Wojdylak, Summerdale.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday in St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, 4000 Derry Street, Swatara Twp., with Rev. Msgr. Hugh A. Overbaugh, as celebrant. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Viewing will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, Harrisburg.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Bethesda Mission, 611 Reily St., Harrisburg, PA 17103.
Kathleen I. McMullan Lineburg
Kathleen I. (McMullan) Lineburg, 80, of Lower Paxton Twp., died Friday, September 24, 2004 in Prince William Hospital, Manassas, Virginia.
She was a retired sales clerk for Yvonne's of Camp Hill and a member of St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, Swatara Twp.
She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Sheehey) McMullan and
the widow of Walter C. Lineburg. She is survived by one son, Robert W. Lineburg and his wife, Debra of Franklin Lakes, NJ; one daughter, Nancy K. (Lineburg) Livingston and her husband, Robert of Manassas, VA; one brother, James McMullan of Swatara Twp.; five grandchildren, Bobby, Erin and Maria Livingston and Joseph and Bobby Lineburg.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday in St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Hugh A. Ovebaugh as celebrant. Burial Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 7:00 until 9:00 pm on Tuesday in Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, 23rd & Derry Streets, Harrisburg. Evening Vigil Service 8:00 pm.
"Kathleen was a very special woman. She touched everyone's heart in a very special and caring way. She exemplified a woman of truthfulness, love and happiness. May all of us, who knew Kathleen, have a little of her qualities, for Kathleen was a person of the highest qualities. She made a difference in the lives of her family and friends. Kathleen will be greatly missed; however, she is with God and other family members and friends. Thank you, Kathleen, for your love, dedication and contributions to life. Respectfully, Family and Friends of Kathleen I. Lineburg."
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to Arthritis Foundation, Central PA Chapter, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110 or American Cancer Society, Capital Region Unit, 3211 N. Front St., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Kathryn S. Keiffer Falcone
Kathryn S. Keiffer Falcone, 83, of 100 Denison Drive, Dauphin, and formerly of 209 Park Avenue, Steelton, died Monday, September 27, 2004 in her home.
She was a retired secretary and teller for the former Mechanics Savings & Loan Association, Steelton, a former member of St. Ann Roman Catholic Church and a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish.
She was the widow of John S. Falcone and is survived by one daughter, Sally A. Falcone LaTorre and her husband, Fausto, with whom she resided; two grandchildren, David LaTorre of Harrisburg and Caroline LaTorre Manci of Tysons Corner, VA; one great grandson, Gus LaTorre; one brother, Samuel L. Keiffer, Jr. of Hershey.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday in Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 S. Second St., Steelton, with Rev. Kenneth G. Smith, officiating. Burial Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Friday in the funeral home.
Michael J. DeMarco, Sr.
Michael J. DeMarco, Sr., 87, of 150 Hickorytown Rd., Carlisle and formerly of 410 Orchard Dr., Steelton, died Wednesday, September 29, 2004 in his home.
He was a retired Personnel Analyst at the former Olmsted Air Force Base, Middletown and the PA Dept. of Health. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a former member of St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, Steelton and a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton Italian Club, Holy Rosary Council 869 Knights of Columbus and the Legion of Mary.
He was the widower of Marie Chubb DeMarco and is survived by two sons, Charles W. DeMarco and his wife, Denise, with whom he resided and William R. DeMarco and his wife, Mary Louise of Downingtown; three sisters, Amelia Garrett of Camp Hill, Dorothy Falcone and Eleanor Barbush, both of Steelton; three grandsons, Joshua, Kyle and Neil DeMarco; one great granddaughter, Hailey DeMarco. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael J. DeMarco, Jr., a brother, Raymond E. DeMarco and a sister, Theresa DeMarco.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated at 10:30 am on Monday in Prince of Peace-Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Robert E. Lawrence and Rev. Kenneth G. Smith, as concelebrants. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Sunday in Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 S. Second St, Steelton. Recitation of the Rosary 7:30 pm.
Anna G. Gummo Decker
Anna G. Gummo Decker, 91, of Lower Paxton Twp., and formerly of Harrisburg, died Sunday, October 10, 2004 in her home.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by one daughter, Rita V. Sharretts, with whom she resided; two granddaughters, Sonia A. Sharretts of Hummelstown and Rhonda L. Boga of Dallastown; three great-grandsons, William, Alan, and Gregory Boga; and several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Graveside services and burial will be held on Friday, October 15, 2004 at 2 p.m., in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 4855 Londonderry Road, Lower Paxton Twp., with the Rev. Jeffery A. Whitman, Pastor of Colonial Park United Church of Christ officiating. Viewing is private. Arrangements by Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, Harrisburg.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to PinnacleHealth Hospice, 3705 Elmwood Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Elaine P. Keiser Carroll
Elaine P. Keiser Carroll, 82, of Rutherford Heights, died Monday, October 11, 2004 in the Community General Osteopathic Hospital.
She was a retired nurse anesthetist for the Harrisburg Hospital; a graduate of Lykens High School and the Thomas Jefferson School of Nursing, Philadelphia; U.S. Army Nurse Corps Veteran of World War II, serving in the Persian Gulf command. She was a member of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Swatara Twp., and the American Legion, Post 124 of Lykens.
She was the daughter of the late Forrest and Rosie Knorr Keiser. Surviving are one daughter, Susan J. Wright and her husband, Charles of Swatara Twp.; and two grandchildren, Amanda and William Wright.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 15, 2004 at 11 a.m. in The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 3700 Rutherford Street, Paxtang, with the Rev. Kester T. Sobers III, her pastor, officiating. Burial in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville. Viewings will be held on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, 23rd and Derry Streets, Harrisburg, and on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services in the church.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to her church, 3700 Rutherford Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111, or to Special Olympics, Area M, 55 Miller Road, Summerdale, PA 17093.
Rev. John J. Suknaic
Rev. John J. Suknaic, 82, of Maria Joseph Manor, Danville, died Sunday, October 10, 2004 in Emmanuel Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Danville.
He was a native of Harrisburg and the son of the late Stephen and Barbara Boynec Suknaic.
He was ordained a Priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg on March 25, 1950, in St. Patrick Cathedral by the Most. Rev. George L. Leech.
Father served as Parochial Vicar in the following parishes: Our Lady of Mount Carmel 1950-1954; St. Peter, Columbia 1954-1955; St. Joseph, Lancaster 1955-1960; and he served as pastor at the following parishes: Our Lady of Lourdes, Enola 1960-1963; St. Columba, Bloomsburg 1963-1968; St. John the Baptist, Mount Carmel 1968-1969; St. Ignatius Loyola, Centralia 1969-1987; he served as Chaplain at Maria Joseph Manor and Villa Sacred Heart, Danville, from 1988 until his retirement in 1996. Father then resided at Maria Joseph Manor, Danville.
He is survived by one sister, Anna James of Swatara Township; one brother, Joseph Suknaic of Swatara Township; and several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be con-celebrated on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 11 a.m. in St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, 4000 Derry Street, Harrisburg, with Rev. James Lyons, Administrator of Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, as Principal Celebrant and Rev. Walter A. Sempko, as homilist. A visitation will precede the mass from 10-11 a.m. Burial will be in the Priest Circle of Holy Cross Cemetery, Harrisburg. An Evening Vigil Service will be held on Monday at 7 p.m., in St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, with the Rev. Msgr. Hugh A. Overbaugh, officiating. A visitation will follow the Vigil Service until 9 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Wiedeman Funeral Home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to Maria Joseph Manor, 875 Montour Boulevard, Danville, PA 17821 or St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, 4000 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111.
Margaret Mary Santangelo Pursel
Margaret Mary Santangelo Pursel, 58, of Harrisburg, died Tuesday, October 12, 2004 in her home.
She was a former employee of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg; graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, Class of 1963 and Thompson Institute. She was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Harrisburg. She enjoyed walking, reading, and listening to her favorite radio programs.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Robert L. Pursel; one son, Kenneth C. Pursel, at home; a sister and brothers, John J. Santangelo, Jr. of Hatfield, Rosemary L. Santangelo of Harrisburg and Charles J. Santangelo of Williamsport; and several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 555 South 25th Street, Harrisburg, with Rev. Bernard P. McGinley, her pastor, as celebrant. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, 23rd and Derry Streets, Harrisburg. Recitation of the Rosary at 8 p.m. on Friday.
Margie was a beloved wife, mother, and sister. To all those she encountered, she touched their lives with her kindness, generosity, positive attitude, and her love of life. She was a joy to be around.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Margie loved flowers, but if you wish, you may send contributions to her church, 555 South 25th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104, or Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, P.O. Box 266, Enola, PA 17025-0266.
Ronald V. Roth
Ronald V. Roth, 69, of Dillsburg, died Monday, October 11, 2004, at his home.
He was a retired Corporal for the Pennsylvania State Police, a member of the Retired State Police Association, Fraternal Order of Police - Keystone Lodge #41, Pennsylvania State Association of Retired Employees and the Hawk Gunning Club.
He is survived by one daughter, Rhonda K. Runkle of Palmyra; one brother, Keith G. Roth of Etters; one grandson, Marshall S. Runkle of Palmyra and a companion, Nancy L. Shaffner of Middletown.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, in Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, 23rd and Derry Streets, Harrisburg. Burial in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be held on Monday from 12:00 noon to 2 p.m. in the funeral home.
Eva Reich
Eva Reich, 94, of Spring Creek Rehab & Health Care Center, Swatara Township and formerly of Hoy Towers, Enhaut, died Thursday, October 14, 2004 in the Center.
Eva was the daughter of the late Adam and Magdalena Knebel Reich and former employee of Hershey Creamery, the former Harrisburg National Bank, and a retired bookkeeper and computer terminal operator for the PA Dept. of Revenue.
Eva loved her former parish, St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Enhaut, where she was choir member, lector, member of the Craft Ladies, The Lunch Bunch, Ladies Altar Guild and the Parish Council of Catholic Women. She was a member of St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, Swatara Twp. Eva loved the opera, travel and crafts at her church.
She is survived by one brother, Mathias Reich of Susquehanna Twp. and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Adam, Joseph and Henry Reich and two sisters, Anna Reich Adams and Katherine Reich Faul.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Wednesday in St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Hugh A. Overbaugh, as celebrant. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 12 noon until 1:00 pm on Wednesday in her church. Arrangements are being handled by Wiedeman Funeral Home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 301 N. Union St., Middletown, PA 17057, St. Catherine Laboure Parish, 4000 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA 17111 or Spring Creek Rehab & Health Care Center, 1205 S. 28th St., Harrisburg, PA 17111.
Philip E. Mowers
Philip E. Mowers, 62, of Swatara Township, died Saturday, October 16, 2004 in Community General Osteopathic Hospital.
He was a retired Clerk for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley A. Nies Mowers; several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday in Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, 23rd and Derry Streets, Harrisburg. Burial in Shoops Garden of Rest. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 7:00 p.m. - 9 :00 p.m. in the funeral home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Capital Region Division, 1517 Cedar Cliff Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
