Helen Lupia Lewis
Helen Lupia Lewis, 96, of B'nai B'rith Apartments, Harrisburg and formerly of Steelton, died Monday, September 29, 2003 in her home.
She was a retired employee of the former Zommit Dry Cleaning Co. and a member of the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick.
She was the widow of Anthony Lewis and is survived by a daughter, Mary Jane Fasick of Camp Hill; a grandson, Robert B. Fasick, Jr., of Lewisberry; two great-grandchildren, Maurisa and Lauren Fasick; three sisters, Margaret Orlando, Carmella Pease and Mary Sebastian; and several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Private funeral services were held in the Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, 23rd & Derry Streets, Harrisburg, with Rev. Thomas J. Rozman, her pastor, officiating. Entombment was in Rolling Green Cemetery.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Guild, P.O. Box 2948, Paterson, NJ 07509.
Mary Zimonja Semic
Mary Zimonja Semic, 89, of 2607 S. Fourth St., Steelton, died Friday, October 3, 2003 in Villa Teresa Nursing Home.
She was a retired clerk for PA Department of Revenue and a member of St. Nicholas Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, Oberlin, the Circle of Serbian Sisters, and the American Serb Lodge No. 37, Serbian National Federation.
She was the widow of Samuel Semic and is survived by one son, Steven M. Semic of Steelton; two daughters, Lynette Utley of New Cumberland and Delores Otstot of Steelton; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday in Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 S. Second St., Steelton with further services at 2:00 pm in St. Nicholas Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, with Very Rev. Srboljub Jockovich, her pastor, officiating. Burial Churchville Cemetery, Oberlin. A viewing will be held from 12 Noon until 1:30 pm on Tuesday in the funeral home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of her church, 601 S. Harrisburg St., Oberlin, Steelton, PA 17113.
Theresa M. Potami
Theresa M. Potami, 91, of Steelton, died Monday, October 6, 2003 in West Shore Health & Rehab Center, East Pennsboro Twp.
She was a retired clerk for the Commonwealth of PA and a former member of St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, Steelton; was a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton Italian Club, Merry Ann Club, National Council of Catholic Women, Guys and Dolls Travel Club and the PA Association of Retired State Employees.
She is survived by five sisters, Blanche A. Bowie of Harrisburg, Lucy M. Cunko and Mary M. Pinizzotto, both of Steelton, Jenny C. McKinley and Ginny R. Magnelli, both of Harrisburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph M. Potami and Samuel J. Potami; and a sister, Angela M. Pinizzotto.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, in her church, with Rev. Anthony J. Pinizzotto, OSFS, her nephew and Rev. Samuel E. Houser, her pastor as concelebrants. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, in Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 S. Second Street, Steelton.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to the Oblates of St. Francis deSales, 2200 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19806.
Anne M. Mahalic Dundoff
Anne M. Mahalic Dundoff, 91, of Villa Teresa Nursing Home, and formerly of 245 Pine St., Steelton, died Tuesday, October 7, 2003 in the Villa.
She was the retired owner and manager of Keystone Dental Lab and a former member of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Steelton. She is a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, the Parish Council of Catholic Women, Lourdes House Auxiliary, Wednesday Club Concert Assn., Dental Lab Assn. of PA, and St. Lawrence Lodge No. 13 Croatian Fraternal Union.
She was the widow of Michael John Dundoff and is survived by a sister, Veronica E. Mahalic of Camp Hill and several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday in Prince of Peace-Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Samuel E. Houser, her pastor, as celebrant. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Friday in Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 S. Second St., Steelton.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of her parish, 815 S. Second St., Steelton, PA 17113.
Rose A. Buccieri Schostarich
Rose A. Buccieri Schostarich, 91, of 557 Orchard Drive, Steelton, died Thursday, October 9, 2003 in her home.
She was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Harrisburg; had been a member of the former St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, Steelton; member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, Steelton; Merry Ann Senior Citizens; Parish Council of Catholic Women and the Steelton Italian Club.
She was the widow of Frank J. Schostarich. She is survived by two sisters, Elsie Lupia of Steelton and Henrietta Bruno of Chambersburg; and several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 10:30 a.m., in the Prince of Peace-Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, Steelton. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Saturday, from 9 to 10 a.m., in the Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 South Second Street, Steelton.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy, Villa Rosello, 1009 Main Road, Newfield, NJ 08344.
Margaret E. Norris
Margaret E. Norris, 92, of Villa Teresa Nursing home, and formerly of 604 North Second Street, Steelton, died Friday, October 17, 2003 in the home.
She was a retired Supervisor in the Office of Special Investigations at the former Olmsted Air Force Base, Middletown; a member of the former St. James Roman Catholic Church and its choir; a member of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish and the National Council of Catholic Women.
She is survived by a nephew, Richard and his wife Margaret Norris, Newbern, NC; one niece, Mary Theresa and her husband Robert Stachovic, Creal Springs, IL; several great nieces and nephews, Rev. Thomas P. Norris, O.S.F.S, Goldsboro, NC; Maryellen Watterson, LaPorte, IN; Charles Stachovic, Tucson, AZ; William Stachovic, St. Louis, MO; Robert Stachovic, South Haven, Miss; Michael Warzocha, Valencia, CA; William Warzocha, Locust Grove, VA; Carol Leslie, Allen Park, MI; Marybeth Fusko, Brownstown MI and Patricia Wolfe, Eaton Rapids, MI.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be con-celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday in Prince of Peace - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, Steelton with Rev. Thomas P. Norris, OSFS, her great-nephew and Rev. Samuel E. Houser, her pastor as con-celebrants. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. A viewing will be held on from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday in the Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 South Second Street, Steelton. Recitation of the Rosary 8:00 p.m.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, 2200 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19806.
Ralph F. Leaman
Ralph F. Leaman, 91, of 4599 Ethel Street, Lower Paxton Township, PA, died Monday, October 20, 2003 in Community General Osteopathic Hospital.
He was a retired clerk with the United States Postal Service. He was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Harrisburg and its Men's Bible Class, Lower Paxton Chapter of AARP, Central PA Sports Hall of Fame and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth L. Creager Leaman; one son, James R. Leaman of Halifax; two daughters, Judith Wiley of Lewisberry and Jane Shapiro of Harrisburg; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth K. Stoner of Lancaster; a brother, Ammon Leaman of Harrisburg; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday in Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, 23rd and Derry Streets, Harrisburg, with the Rev. Jody L. Silliker, her pastor, and Rev. Walter L. Hafer, Jr., officiating. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday in the funeral home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of his church, 124 South 13th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Arthur E. Pryor
Arthur E. "Moke" Pryor, 80, of Presbyterian Apartments, 322 N. Second Street, Harrisburg, died Monday, October 20, 2003 in his home.
He was a retired machine operator for Hershey Creamery Co. with 29 years of service, and was a member of Camp Hill Church of God.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Borata Pryor; two sons, Michael Pryor of Steelton and Thomas Pryor of York; one brother, Frank Pryor of Colonial Park; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday in Camp Hill Church of God with Rev. Tom Lucas and Rev. Richard Shover officiating. Burial in Churchville Cemetery, Oberlin, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Wiedeman Funeral Home, Steelton.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Central PA Chapter, 119 Aster Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112 or to the memorial fund of his church, 123 N. 21st Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
Robert B. Weisenford
Robert B. Weisenford, 47, of 6451 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia and formerly of Harrisburg, died Monday, October 20, 2003 in Jeanes Hospital, Philadelphia.
He was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg, a peacetime Veteran of the United States Navy and a computer operator for the Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Philadelphia.
He is survived by his mother, Margaret V. Sullivan Maxwell of Swatara Township; one sister, Bonnie L. Weisenford of Middletown; a half brother, Bruce D. Weisenford of Steelton and two nieces and one nephew.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, in Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 South Second Street, Steelton. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10 until 10:30 a.m. on Friday, in the funeral home.
Mark E. Chambers
Mark E. Chambers, 42, son of Ed and Carol Kostelac Chambers of Elizabethtown, was murdered in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Saturday, October 18, 2003.
Mark was a 1978 graduate of Lower Dauphin High School, and was a hunting guide in Idaho, and since 1995 in Alaska. He was a member of the carpenters union.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by four year old twin daughters, Erica and Erin of Fairbanks, Alaska; sisters, Lethea M. Myers and her husband, Brian of Elizabethtown, Shawn M. Galis and her husband, Norbert of Mt. Joy; a brother, William Chambers of East Berlin; nieces, Jennifer Myers of Elizabethtown and Amber Hoover and son of Wrightsville; nephew, Andrew Galis of Mt. Joy; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in Prince of Peace-Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 815 South Second Street, Steelton, with the Rev. Samuel E. Houser as celebrant. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, West Hanover Twp. A viewing will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, in the Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 South Second Street, Steelton.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Erica and Erin Chambers Trust Account, c/o Union National Community Bank, 101 East Main Street, P.O. Box 567, Mt. Joy, PA 17552.
Mark's own words seem a most appropriate reflection of his recent journey: When I can't walk the mountains high or look upon the valley floor and sigh when visions of the hunt don't come at night and I can no longer hold my daughters tight. When the Trapline does not matter to me and I'm poor or I just can't saddle up and ride anymore, and the Northern Lights I no longer see, the Owl will be my keeper and God has the key. I want no loved ones or friends to shed their tears, you must all be strong like that big Grizzly Bear. As I told my girls almost every night, remember the Lion King story, what Simba was told, look up at the sky and stars at night, I'll always be there to comfort you, his dad was right. So don't be sad or even blue, I'll be in a better place than you. Don't hold others at fault for me, forgive not forget is Life's secret you see. I chose my own path, for this I must pay, remember hate and anger destroys they say. As the Mother of Twins will never believe, my love is forever, not like leaves on a tree. So now I must go and see an old friend, Chaz my horse my true best friend. If I'm not too tired when I get there tonight, we'll saddle up and go for that last ride.
Dusan Borota
Dusan Borota, 93, of Steelton, died Tuesday, October 28, 2003 in his home.
He was a retired employee of Bethlehem Steel Corp. and the oldest living member of St. Nicholas Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, Oberlin.
He was the widower of Stanica Borota and is survived by two daughters, Mildred Borota, at home and Caroline Donato and her husband, Orlando of Steelton; a sister, Draga Crevar of Serbia; one granddaughter, Alexandra McFall and her husband, Jack of Steelton; two great grandchildren, Alexis and J.D. McFall; one niece and several nephews in Serbia; and his faithful friend and pet, Shadow.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday in Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 South Second Street, Steelton with further services at 11:00 am in St. Nicholas Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church with Very Rev. Srboljub Jockovich, his pastor officiating. Burial Churchville Cemetery, Oberlin. A viewing will be held from 9:30 until 10:30 am on Saturday in the funeral home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of his church, 601 S. Harrisburg St., Oberlin, Steelton, PA 17113 or Visiting Nurse Association, 3315 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA 17111.
Douglas A. Beard
Douglas A. Beard, Sr., 71, of Steelton, died Monday, October 27, 2003 in Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Swatara Township.
He was a retired accounting technician with the U.S. Postal Service, Harrisburg, with 25 years of service and a peacetime Veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Anna T. Glaser Beard; a daughter, Julie A. Yarrish of Linglestown; a son, Douglas A. Beard, Jr. of Harrisburg; and two granddaughters, Allison N. and Jacqueline M. Yarrish.
FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday in Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 S. Second Street, Steelton, with Rev. Samuel E. Houser, Pastor of Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish, officiating. Burial in Churchville Cemetery, Oberlin. A viewing will be held on Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. in the funeral home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Avenue, Suite 202, Harrisburg, PA 17110; or to American Parkinson Disease Association, 1250 Hylan Boulevard, Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305-1946.
