Bitner Family Funeral Homes

04/19/2026

Charles W. “Charlie” Startzel, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Viva Senior Living at Harrisburg.

Born July 26, 1933, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Daniel and Gertrude (Gill) Startzel.

Charlie was a graduate of Shamokin Area High Sch...

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04/19/2026

Larry B. Green, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at UPMC Community General Hospital.

He was born on April 10, 1942 in Harrisburg to the late David and Lillian (Glickman) Green.

Larry was a graduate of William Penn High School and frequently attended the reunio...

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04/17/2026

Barbara J. Ewell, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully with family, on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Born on January 14, 1942, in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Ada V. (Jones) Bomberger.

Barbara was a woman whose greatest gift was her gen...

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04/17/2026

Mary T. Bradley, of Duncannon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Legend at Silver Creek in Mechanicsburg at the age of 93.

Born July 1, 1932, in Centralia, Columbia County, she was a daughter of the late John and Adriene (Rhoades) Burns. Mary was the wife of Edward J. Brad...

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04/17/2026

What’s something you love about your community?

The people?
The support?
The way everyone comes together when it counts?

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04/16/2026

Martha J. Stauffer passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the age of 79.

She was born on December 8, 1946, the daughter of the late Phillip and Dorothy (Sims) Lebo. Martha was the widow of Allen Stauffer, Sr.

Throughout her life, she worked a...

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04/16/2026

Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day—a reminder of the importance of planning, communicating, and making your wishes known.

If you have questions about preplanning, we’re here to help guide you through it.

04/15/2026

Russel B. Kiner, Jr., of Duncannon, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Penn State Hampden Medical Center in Enola at the age of 72.

Born April 13, 1953, in Harrisburg, he was a son of Ruth R. (Raub) Kiner, of Mechanicsburg, and the late Russel B. Kiner, Sr.

A 1972 graduate of Su...

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04/15/2026

James Rine Strohecker, II, “Jim” 86, of Harrisburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at home.

He was born on June 22, 1939 to the late J. Rine Strohecker and Sara (Yingst) Strohecker.

Jim was raised and spent his entire lifetime in Harrisburg. He attended John Harris High Schoo...

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04/15/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

A reminder that support, compassion, and awareness matter—every day.

04/15/2026

Roger A. Radcliffe, 70, of Harrisburg and a 1973 graduate of Central Dauphin High School, passed away of pancreatic cancer on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Carolyn’s House.

He was born on August 31, 1955 in Harrisburg to the late Ray and Beverly (Allen) Radcliffe.

Over the years, Roger ...

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04/15/2026

Diane (Komraus) Ober (Harrisburg PA) Spouse to Richard Contes, Daughter of Regis D Komraus and Theresa R Komraus (Both Deceased) and sibling of Mark A Komraus and Valerie Evens, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at home.

Surviving is her husband, Richard Contes, 3 daughters; Amanda L J...

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