CATHERINE RUDMAN SUKNAIC
Catherine "Katie" Rudman Suknaic, age 92, of 322 North Second Street, Harrisburg and formerly of Steelton, died Tuesday, July 1, 2003.
She was the daughter of the late Lovro and Kata Gustin Rudman of Steelton. She was a retired employee of PA Department of Transportation and the former co-owner, along with her late husband, Steven, of Suky's Tavern, Harrisburg. She was a member of the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick, Harrisburg and the St. Lawrence Lodge #13, C.F.U. of Steelton and a member of the former Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Parish, Steelton.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Stephen J. Suknaic and three brothers and 4 sisters.
Surviving are one daughter, Joan Suknaic Dougherty of Susquehanna Twp.; four sisters, Frances Romano of Steelton, Josephine Russ of New Cumberland, Margaret Hagy of Steelton and Jean Priver of North Hollywood, CA; twogranddaughters, Kathryn H. Dougherty of Harrisburg and Patricia Brennan of Hollywood, FL; five grandsons, Lt. Col. John M. Dougherty of Boston, Paul J. Dougherty, M.D. of Camarillo, CA, James C. Dougherty, Esq. of Washington, D.C., Thomas S. Dougherty, Esq. of Las Vegas, NV and Steven John Suknaic of Austin, TX; six great-grandchildren, Abigail and Andrew Dougherty, Katie and Jeremy Brennan, Sean and Cecelia Suknaic and a daughter-in-law, Regina B. Suknaic of Hollywood, FL.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Monday, July 7, 2003 at 1:30 p.m., in the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick, 212 State Street, Harrisburg. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Monday, from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m., in the Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 South Second Street, Steelton.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PinnacleHealth Hospice, 3705 Elmwood Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or Messiah Village, 100 Mt. Allen Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
ANNA JURDANA SHUMAN
Anna Jurdana Shuman, age 73, of Steelton, died Wednesday July 2, 2003, in the Carolyn Croxton Slane Residence of Hospice of Central PA.
She was a retired secretary for the PA Turnpike Commission, a member of Prince of Peace R.C. Parish, Steelton and its Seniors group.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Shuman. Surviving are her children, Mark Shuman of Halifax, Victoria Shuman of Mechanicsburg, Colleen Quinn of Potomac, MD, Robert Shuman of Harrisburg, Theresa Mulligan of Middletown, and Michael Shuman of Harrisburg; one brother, Rudolph Paukner of Harrisburg; and five grandchildren.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2003, in Prince of Peace-Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, Steelton. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Saturday from 8:30-10:30 a.m., in the Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 S. Second Street, Steelton.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central PA, P.O. Box 266, 98 South Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025 or Prince of Peace Parish, 815 S. Second Street, Steelton, PA 17113.
HON. DONALD M. CARROLL
The Honorable Donald M. Carroll, Jr., died July 2, 2003 in his Mechanicsburg home after a long illness. He died with his wife and his stepdaughters at his side.
Don's last days were during the longest, brightest days of the year, a parallel to his life. Born December 3, 1931, he was the greatly loved only child of Mary and Donald Carroll, Sr. He resembled his father in his leadership qualities, his love for education and his love for history. Like his father, who was president of his high school class, Don assumed a leadership role in many organizations of which he was a member. From being president of high school student council, to his college fraternity, to the military, to school districts, to state government, Don was a voice for many. He was the sort of leader that gave power instead of hoarding power. He mentored people and took delight in their accomplishments. He worked with children his entire life, starting in his teenage years as a camp counselor and culminating as the State Secretary of Education for Governor Robert P. Casey.
Don had a captivating romantic streak. With warm brown eyes and a head wreathed in pipe smoke, he exuded pleasure when learning about someone or something. One reason we miss him so much is because his appetite for life was so contagious. As a boy, he spent one summer with both arms in casts because he thought he could fly from one tree to another. When he was ten, he pitched a tent over General Braddock's grave and bravely spent the night to see if he could spot Braddock's ghost. History and heroes were Don's companions his whole life. He traveled to Ireland so he could lay his hands on the walls that Roman soldiers built thousands of years ago. He brought his family to French and Indian War forts and told stories of George Washington and Half-King's daughter. He loved the bagpipes and the wild history of warrior Celts. He visited early Viking homes in Iceland, sailed on the brig Niagara, and explored the St. Lawrence River.
As a lover of the heroic he was a natural for the Marine Corps. In 1953 he enlisted after earning a B.S. in Education from Westminster College. He was on active duty with the 12th Infantry Battalion, 2nd Division of the Marine Corps, continuing to serve with the reserves for a total of 18 years, and retired as a major.
A year after his enlistment he married his college sweetheart Nancy Wiggins and soon started a family. Don and Nancy had two children, Suzanne and Mark. He participated in Girl Scouts with his daughter and enjoyed canoeing with his son. Life revolved around swim practice and swim meets as his children grew up. He was very happily married to Nancy for 37 years and nursed her through her final illness at home.
Don was a career educator. His favorite job was being a fifth grade teacher in Pittsburgh, where he used to tell his students he was a Civil War soldier and bring history to life from a first person perspective. He believed all children should have the opportunity to work towards their potential. He completed doctoral coursework in education from the University of Pittsburgh, was later granted two honorary PhD's (one from Westminster College and the other from Holy Family College) and was Superintendent of Harrisburg School District.
During his tenure he was a familiar face at sporting events, student plays, proms and any activity where he could be with the students. After he retired, he returned to football and basketball games in the city. A good day would be a great day if he was recognized by an old friend and was able to find out how they were doing.
His early career coincided with a time of educational reform and Don rose to prominence for his ability to build consensus. He helped reorganize and consolidate school districts across the state for the first time since the late 1800's. He helped draft progressive educational policy. He established the Intermediate Unit system in Pennsylvania and started the Governor's School for the Arts. He was remarkable because he was able to effect this change in such a positive way. His impact was very personal as well. His leadership style brought him to visit schools in every county of the state, acquiring an encyclopedic knowledge of Pennsylvania.
Don remarried in 1994. His retirement as State Secretary of Education was one of the easiest office transitions in state history as his wife, Jane Doyle Carroll, was appointed Acting Secretary of Education by Governor Tom Ridge. They were the only husband and wife to occupy the same state cabinet position for successive administrations. It was a singular moment that Don relished.
At an age where most adults are ready to relax and enjoy the company of grandchildren, Don acquired four stepdaughters ranging in age from 12 to 21. He became fully involved in the lives of his stepdaughters and found his swimming pool overrun with screaming teenagers, posing for prom photos, visiting colleges and hosting weddings. The phone never stopped ringing and the door was never closed. His children, stepchildren and grandchildren were a source of constant pleasure.
The last two years of his life were very limited in what he could do physically but he decided he would rather wear himself out doing things than sit at home. He traveled out of state to visit his family, threw snowballs, rode in a convertible, and continued to enjoy life. He let his youngest stepdaughter, Kathy get a retriever puppy for Christmas and watched his house turn into a puppy playground. He thrived on the life that surrounded him while his own health failed. He never withdrew from people and he never complained. He was our star.
Surviving Don are his wife Jane Carroll, his two children Suzanne Hunter of Reading, MA and Mark Carroll of Downingtown, PA, four stepdaughters, Kelly Boyle of Mechanicsburg, PA, Kerry Ann Kenney of Sterling, VA, Karen Bolus of Milton, PA and Kathleen Thorne of Mechanicsburg, PA, three grandchildren Alexandra Hunter, Daniel Carroll and William Carroll and one step-grandson, J.P. Boyle.
FUNERAL SERVICES: A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 noon, Tuesday July 8, 2003 in the St. Katharine Drexel Roman Catholic Church, 1 Peter Drive, Mechanicsburg. Burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. A Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon in his church. Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, Harrisburg is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL CONTRIUBTIONS: In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Donald M. Carroll Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund C/O Harrisburg School District 1201 North Sixth Street Harrisburg, PA 17102.
MARY L. LAU MILLETICS
Mary L. Lau Milletics, age 65, of Dauphin Manor, and formerly of Manada Street, Harrisburg, died Saturday, July 5, 2003 in the Holy Spirit Hospital.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick, Harrisburg and its Bingo committee.
She was the widow of Donald A. Milletics. She is survived by one son, Michael L. Milletics of Sicklerville, NJ; three daughters, Donna K. Knoble of Swatara Twp., Diana R. Hickoff of Flagstaff, Arizona, and Linda A. Baker of Lower Swatara Twp.; two brothers, Martin Lau of Paxtonia and William Lau of Hanover; two sisters, Delores Ortity of Middletown and Helen Lau of Paxtonia; twelve grandchildren and a great-grandson.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in the Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 South Second Street, Steelton. Burial in the Holy Cross Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
RALPH J. MOJECKI
Ralph J. Mojecki, age 81, of Harrisburg, died Thursday, July 3, 2003.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, Harrisburg.
THOMAS J. KNULL
Thomas J. Knull, age 69, of Enola, died Thursday, July 3, 2003 at his home.
He was a partner and operator of Thermax of Enola and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Enola.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Knull; a son, Thomas D. Knull of Enola and two grandchildren, Nicholas and Ciara Knull.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m., in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 225 Salt Road, Enola. Burial will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park. There will be no viewing or visitation. Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, Harrisburg, is handling arrangements.
NANCY J. DIVELY SHIRLEY
Nancy J. Dively Shirley, age 68, of Hoy Towers, died Thursday, July 10, 2003 in the SCCI Hospital, Harrisburg.
She was a retired employee of the Community General Osteopathic Hospital, volunteered with Meals-on-Wheels at Hoy Towers, and was an avid bingo player.
She was the widow of Mervin W. Shirley.
She is survived by her children, Mervin J. Shirley of Middle Paxton Twp., Linda C. Rivera, Donna M. Shirley, and Ronald W. Shirley, all of Harrisburg; three brothers, James Dively of Perdix, Ronald Dively of Newville, and Raymond Dively of New Cumberland; two sisters, Theo Spotts and Shirley Celskey, both of Steelton; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 14, 2003 at 7 p.m., in the Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 South Second Street, Steelton. A viewing will be held on Monday from 5-7 p.m., in the funeral home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to PinnacleHealth Hospice, 3705 Elmwood Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or the Leukemia Society of America, 800 Corporate Circle, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
IRWIN R. "BUD" BRANDT
Irwin R. "Bud" Brandt, age 75, of Susquehanna Twp., died Thursday, July 10, 2003 in the Carolyn Croxton Slane Residence of Hospice of Central PA.
He was a retired salesman for Abco, Inc., Irwin, PA, was an antique dealer, active in the Capital Region Antique Dealers Association, distinguished as Member Emeritus, he was a graduate of Carlisle High School, Class of 1945, and attended Temple University and the Wharton School of Finance, both of Philadelphia. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, with rank of Staff Sergeant, a longtime member of the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Harrisburg, and served as President of the church council and numerous committees during his tenure there.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Pearl A. Saul Brandt; a daughter, Virginia Susan Brandt of Lower Paxton Twp.; several aunts, cousins, and an uncle.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be held onMonday, July 14, 2003 at 2 p.m., in the Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, 23rd and Derry Streets, Harrisburg. Burial in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be held on Monday from 12 noon until 2 p.m., in the funeral home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Capital Region Unit, 3211 N. Front Street, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
LINDA J. HENDRICKS ACRI
Linda J. Hendricks Acri, age 60, of Harrisburg, died Friday, July 11, 2003 in the Community General Osteopathic Hospital.
She was a housekeeping supervisor for the Senate of PA; member of the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Harrisburg and a graduate of Central Dauphin High School.
She is survived by her husband, James P. "Sig" Acri; one daughter, Susan H. Zitto and her husband, Mark of Susquehanna Twp.; one son, Thomas W. Acri and his wife, Pam of Harrisburg; one aunt, Jane Thompson of Paxtang; one uncle, Daniel Glass of Lake Tahoe, CA; and eight grandchildren, Alaina, Kara, Ali, Maddie, Dominic, Lia, Jack, and Isabelle.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 14, 2003 at 11 a.m., in the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 25th and Berryhill Streets, Harrisburg. Burial in the Holy Cross Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., in the church. Arrangements by Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, Harrisburg.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 555 South 25th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104.
MARY B. GRUBIC
Mary B. "Mitz" Grubic, 86, of Swatara Twp., died Friday, July 11, 2003 in her home.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Frank P. Grubic; a son, Frank P. and his wife, Jeannie Grubic of Hershey; a daughter, Marlene M. and her husband, Adam C. Raudensky of Swatara Twp.; 2 grandchildren, Frank M. and his wife, Heather Grubic and Melissa M. and her husband, Drew Lawler; 2 great-grandchildren, Alexis and Zachary; 5 sisters, Ann Accorsi of Phoenix, AZ, Julia Matesevac, Barbara Cernugel, Gizella Zuvich, and Helen Tezak, all of Swatara Twp; numerous nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2003 in the Prince of Peace-Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, Steelton. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery. There will be a viewing on Tuesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 S. Second Street, Steelton.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central PA, P.O. Box 266, Enola, PA 17025; or Prince of Peace Parish, 815 S. Second Street, Steelton, PA 17113.
ANN T. SALOV DRABENSTADT
Ann T. Salov Drabenstadt, 86, formerly of Dayton Road, Oberlin, died Saturday, July 12, 2003 in the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg, Lower Paxton Twp.
She was a retired seamstress for the former Kate Greenaway Dress Company, Harrisburg, and a member of St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, Swatara Twp.
She was the widow of George R. Drabenstadt, and is survived by a daughter, Deborah A. Mirenzi of Marysville; a son, Craig G. and his wife, Joann Drabenstadt of Mechanicsburg; two sisters, Frances Husic of Steelton and Patricia Huntzinger of Palmyra; three grandchildren, Gina R. Mirenzi, Cory and Sara Drabenstadt.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, in St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, with Msgr. Hugh A. Overbaugh as celebrant. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, in the Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 S. Second Street,Steelton.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg, 4000 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112 or St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, 4000 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111.
ALBERT ANTHONY GORNIK
Albert Anthony Gornik, 74, of Steelton, died Monday, July 14, 2003 in Harrisburg Hospital.
He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, discharged in 1952, serving as a Veteran of the Korean War. He was a lifetime resident of Steelton and a graduate of the former Harrisburg Catholic High School.
He and his father opened Gornik's Cafe at Front & Chestnut Streets, Steelton in 1952. In 1973, he and his wife built Al Gornik's Field House. As a pioneer of sports bars in the region, Albert, his field house and his sports enthusiasm made him a sports legend and landmark in Central PA. Albert and his love for the Steel-High Rollers, the Fighting Irish and the Packers were well known. He retired in 1992 and during the summers, he and his wife could be found at their summer home in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
He was a member of the former St. Peter's Roman Catholic Parish and a member of Princeof Peace Roman Catholic Parish, St. Aloysius Lodge 42 KSKJ, VFW Post 710, served on the Executive Committee of the PA Sports Hall of Fame, where he was recipient of their Meritorious Award in 1991. He served as a member of the Steelton Borough Council and Past Chairman of Steelton Borough Authority. He was Past President and Executive Committee member of the Sports Old Timers Association and served as a part time employee for the Dauphin Co. District Attorneys office.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Grace Ann Ohman Gornik; a son, David and his wife, Trish Gornik of Halifax; a daughter, Louise Ann and her husband, Edward Furlong of Camp Hill; two brothers, William Gornik of Boise, Idaho and Robert Gornik of Carlisle; four sisters, Genevieve Ozimac of Steelton, Catherine Botchie of Enhaut, Theresa Dabling of Salt Lake City, Utah and Pauline Breski of Enhaut; five grandchildren, MacKenzie Ryan, Logan Tyler, Brooke Ashley, Kyle Matthew and Evan Anthony; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Catherine Gornik and his brother, Louis Gornik.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, in Prince of Peace-Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, with Rev. Samuel E. Houser as celebrant. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, with full military honors. A viewing will be held on Thursday, from 6 until 9 p.m., in Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 S. Second Street, Steelton, where the rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m.
ROBERT H. FEASER
Robert H. Feaser, 95, of Susquehanna Township, died Tuesday, July 15, 2003 in his home.
He was the former owner and founder of the Robert H. Feaser Machine Shop - Harrisburg and a member of the United Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida R. Duncan Feaser and his daughter Dora Mae Feaser Deimler. He is survived by six sons, Nelson G. Feaser, Sr., Hummelstown, David A. Feaser, Carlisle, Robert H. Feaser, Vancouver, WA, Gerald D. Feaser, Punta Gorda, FL, Walter L. Feaser, Dauphin and Philip J. Feaser, Duncannon; two daughters Elaine M. Steele, Harrisburg and Roseanna Gaiderowitz, Conway, SC; five brothers, Marlin Feaser, Lebanon, Donald Feaser, Boiling Springs, Harold Feaser, Marysville, Stanley Feaser, New Cumberland, Ernest Feaser, Marietta; 52 grandchildren; 119 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 21, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, 23rd and Derry Streets, Harrisburg. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Harrisburg. There will be a viewing from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of God, 1931 Vintage Drive, Easton, PA 18045.
ROSALIE VALENTINE KITNER
Rosalie Valentine Kitner, 82, of ManorCare Health Services and formerly of 2462 Adrian Street, Harrisburg, died Tuesday, July 15, 2003 in Community General Osteopathic Hospital.
She was the widow of Robert S. Kitner, Sr., and Raymond L. Musillo, and is survived by a son, Donald R. Musillo of Satellite Beach, Florida; a stepson, Robert S. Kitner, Jr., of Harrisburg; four sisters, Doris Schreiber of Harrisburg, Jean McClain of Dillsburg, Barbara Engle of Dallastown and Betty Smith of Collegeville; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, in Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, 23rd and Derry Streets, Harrisburg. Burial will be in Filey's Cemetery, Dillsburg. A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, in the funeral home.
GERALDINE A. WRIGHT PETERS
Geraldine A. Wright Peters, age 84, of Hummelstown, died Friday, July 18, 2003 in the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.
She was a retired supervisor for the former PA Department of Health and Welfare; was a former member of the Colonial Country Club; member of the V.F.W. Post #1687 Ladies Auxiliary, Hummelstown; an avid bowler in the Women's Wednesday Night League; a bingo player; and a trophy winning golfer.
She was the widow of Charles "Forney" Peters. Surviving are one son, Charles F. Peters, Jr., and wife, Jennette of Lower Paxton Twp.; three sisters, Della Reeder and husband, John of Palmyra, Romaine Ginder of Palmdale, and Betty Wallace of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; two grandsons, Charles, "Steve" Peters and wife, Cynthia of Hummelstown, and Jason M. Peters of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 2 p.m., in the Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, 23rd and Derry Streets, Harrisburg. Burial in the Paxtang Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 1-2 p.m., in the funeral home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to the V.F.W. Post #1687 Ladies Auxiliary, c/o Helen Imhof, President, 122 South Railroad Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036 or the Humane Society of Greater Harrisburg, 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111.
ARMAND MERANDO
Armand Merando, 90, of Ecumenical Community, Susquehanna Twp., and formerly of Springfield, Delaware Co., died Monday, July 21, 2003 in Community Osteopathic Hospital.
He was a retired Communications Engineer for the Associated Press with 48 years of service and also retired as a school bus driver for the Springfield School District with 11 years of service.
He was a life member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Springfield and attended St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, Swatara Twp. He was a member of the Springfield Athletic Association, Bowling League, the Springfield Country Club and was an avid golfer.
He was the widower of Carmella Scrignieri Merando and is survived by one son, Robert J. and his wife, Marcia Merando of East Lansing, Michigan; two brothers, Peter Merando of Livingston Manor, NY and Anthony Merando of Lake Mary, Florida; five sisters, Mary Gallia of Gamby, MA, Yolanda Ferrantiof Highland Lakes, NJ, Regina Pawson of Indian River, MI, Anna Prestipano of Congers, NY and Josephine DiNuzzo, NYC.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, in St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, 4000 Derry Street, Harrisburg, with Rev. Msgr. Hugh A. Overbaugh, as celebrant. Entombment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10 until 10:30 a.m., on Friday, in Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 S. Second Street, Steelton.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
MARY C. HARTMAN MILLER
Mary C. Hartman Miller, 95, of The Middletown Home, Lower Swatara Twp., and formerly of 535 N. Front Street, Steelton, died Sunday, July 27, 2003 in the home.
She was the retired owner and operator of H.A. Hartman & Son Moving & Storage Company, Steelton. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ and an avid ballroom dancer.
She was the widow of Lee H. Miller and is survived by two nieces, Judith Moffett and her husband, Marlin of Harrisburg, and Norma N. Reynolds and her husband, Richard of Valpariso, Indiana; several grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and her caregivers, Ronald and Barbara Acri of Steelton.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, in Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 S. Second Street, Steelton, with Rev. Robert M. Bistline, her pastor officiating. Burial in Hummelstown Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday in the funeral home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of her church, 231 Chestnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
