Obituaries

Helen N. Saltos, 75, 0f Enola, and formerly of Altoona, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in the Kinkora Pythian Home, Duncannon, PA. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Geraldine (Hollen) Purdue.  Helen was a retired Licensing and Title provider for the PA Department of Motor Vehicles. She was an avid reader and word searcher, watching murder mystery programs. She was a lover of sweets (Reese’s Pieces), and enjoyed her Diet Pepsis. Most important, she was a lover of...

Jane Jackson, 88 of Summerdale passed away Friday January 7, 2022 in the UPMC West Shore Hospital. She was born in West Fairview, PA, raised in Enola & Summerdale, and graduated from Enola High School Class of 1951 where she played field hockey and basketball, and helped organized their class reunions for years. She was a member of the Summerdale United Methodist church, where she was the Choir Director for over 60 years. Jane loved to sing! She sang througout school with the...

George M. Shomsky, 58, of Enola, and formerly of Monaca, PA, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 in UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg, PA. George was the son of the late George and Jean (Davidson) Shomsky. George was an employee for PHEAA, and was currently employed by Ensono Corporation of Harrisburg, as a computer systems analyst.  He was a member of the Newport-Tennis Masonic Lodge #381 F&AM. George was a member of the St. George Byzantine Catholic Church in Aliquippa, PA...

Evelyn F. Broughton, 84 of Newport passed away, Saturday January 1, 2022 in the UPMC West Shore Hospital. Evelyn is survived by, son Robert (Betty Jane) Taylor of Dover, PA, son George Taylor, grandchild, Tammy Lee (Skip) Taylor great-great grandchild Colton and Tyler, grandchild, Kathryn Taylor, great-great grandchild Paige, great- great grandchild Mason, daughter Debra (Keith) Shank of Wellsville, son Richard Taylor of Carlisle, daughter Marlene Heffner of Maine, son  Jack (Wendy) R....

Rachel Robinson Bair of Enola passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was 76.  Rachel was the loving wife of Jack L. Bair.  Born in Harrisburg on November 20, 1945, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Virginia G. Robinson. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children through marriage and their spouses, Steve and Carol Bair, Don and Heather Bair, Jackie and Paul Firuta; her eight grandchildren, Stefanie and Brandon Bair, Benjamin,...

Daniel Lester Ward 82 of Dauphin,PA entered into eternal rest on December 16, 2021. He was born on April 4, 1939 in Harrisburg, PA., the son of the late Daniel R. and Dora F. (Wagner) Ward. Daniel was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served from 1963 to 1965. He retired from Halls Motor Freight in 1997. Daniel was as active member of the Enola Sportsman’s Club, the Marysville Sportsman Club, VFW and lifetime member of the NRA. Daniel was a skilled organist and active hunter and...

Thomas Mabius Sr., 88, of Shermans Dale passed away, Tuesday December 14, 2021 in the UPMC West Shore Hospital. Thomas was the son of the late John and Katherine (Koch) Mabius. Thomas was a NAVY Veteran of the Korean War. Thomas was a life member of the Pipefitting’s and Plummer’s United Association # 520. He was a retired foreman for the Berwick and 3 Mile Island power plants. Thomas was a member of the Harrisburg First Seventh-day Adventist Church. Thomas is survived by his...

Kathryn (Katy) Elyse Holderbaum age 36 of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at home.  Born, February 28, 1985, she was the daughter of Helen (Smart) and David Wood and the late Patrick Holderbaum.  She is survived by her fiancé, Ralph Eckert and step-daughter, Alexis Matz, her sisters, Laura Holderbaum of Seattle, WA, Adrienne Kerstetter of Denver, CO, and Lana Stitzel and her husband, Gary of Enola, PA, two nephews, Gabriel and...

Malvina R. Johns, 87 of Enola passed away, Monday December 6, 2021 in Claremont Nursing and Rehab of Carlisle. Malvina was the daughter of the late Augustus  S. and Mae (Grundon) Ditmer. She is survived by her children, Debra A. (Rob) Kelly of Enola, Donald S. (Karen) Ditmer of Duncannon, grandchildren, Crystal, Robby, Steven, Michael and 6 great- grandchildren. A visitation will be held, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 10:00 Am till 11:00 Am in the Richardson Funeral Home LLC. Burial...

William C. "Billy Curtis" Vessa, 73 of Enola, passed away Sunday November 28, 2021, surrounded by his loving family in UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital after suffering from a long illness. Born July 30, 1948, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Nicholas D. and Dorothy C. Vessa. William was a graduate of Milton Hershey High School where he played football. Mr. Vessa was a past SAL member of the American Legion Post 984 where he served for a time as the SAL Chaplain. William...