Community Obituaries

Somnath Chapagai was born in Damphu Tshirang Bhutan.He migrated to Nepal in 1992 with his family and lived 17 years in Beldangi Jhapa Nepal.He was resettled in USA in 2012 and was living at 104 Greenview Ln Lebanon PA.Mr Chapagai passed away peacefully at his own residence on Saturday ,April 25, 2026 at 7:51 AM where he was surrended by his daughters .Son ,daughter in law son in law ,niece and other family members, Mr Chapagai’s funeral will be held on Monday April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm at Jesse H.Geigle funeral home ,2100 Lingestown Rd Harrisburg PA 17110. His 13 days rituals will be performed by his son Kapil chapagai, and daughter Saraswati chapagai .he was survived by som madhulal Gangaram ,Ravi,Kapil , Sarswati and daughter-in laws

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Shyamsundar Chhetri (also known as Laxman Karki), who was born on January 1, 1970, in Sanchi, Bhutan. He spent part of his life in the Khudanabari Refugee Camp before resettling in the United States in 2012, making his home in Burlington, Vermont, and later relocating to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 2022. He is survived by his loving daughters, Urmila Chhetri, Parbati Chhetri, and Saraswoti Chhetri, and is preceded in death by his son, Lt. Dillip Chhetri. Family members in Vermont can be reached at 81 Elm Street, Apt 46, Winooski, Vermont 05404, and in Harrisburg at 407 Springhouse Road, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17111. Funeral services will be held on April 23, 2026, at 11:30 am at 2100 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17110. We kindly ask all attendees to be mindful and respectful of funeral home rules and guidance during this time of grief. He wil be remembered for his strength, resilience, and the life he built for his family across continents, leaving behind a legacy of perseverance and love.

Pabitra Khatiwada was born on January 1, 1934, in Chirang Dhanuse Village, Bhutan. She lived through years of hardship and resilience, spending 18 years in the Beldagi 1 Bhutanese Refugee Camp before being resettled in the United States in December 2009. She carried a life full of strength, patience, and quiet contribution to her community. Her journey reflects courage, endurance, and the spirit of never giving up despite challenges. Pabitra Khatiwada passed away on April 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM due to a cardiac attack, at her residence in 6105 Ann St, Harrisburg, PA 17111. She will be remembered for her resilience, her life story, and the impact she had on those around her. Funeral Announcement The funeral service for our beloved mother, Pabitra Khatiwada, is scheduled for Thursday, April 16th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The service will be held at Geigle Funeral Home. For any questions or additional information, please feel free to contact me at (207) 937-9942

Subject: Request for funeral update neighbors and relatives Kaushila Dhimal was born in Sarbang, Bhutan, and later relocated to Beldangi I. She currently resided in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. She loves gardening. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at 3:30 PM. The service will take place at Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home, located at 2100 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Thank you Buddha Dhimal 980-219-4770

It is with heavy heart, we regret to inform about the untimely demise of Mr. Sunil Magar on March 21 2026 at the age of 42 years. He was born in 11/27/1984 in Bhutan geylephug purano basthi. raised and spent most of his married life in beldangi 2 and Atlanta GA. The family was expelled from Bhutan in 1992 and lived in beldangi 2 sector B-1 hut number 45 for 18 years. Mr sunil and his family was resettled in Atlanta GA in 2010. currently resided at 3158 Jillian dr, Dover PA 17315 He was a wonderful son and Brother's who was always there whenever family members needed him the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A friend to many, he was a cherished member of the community in Bhutan and in USA, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and strength. The funeral service will be held at Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home, 2100 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110 on 03/25/2026 Time-11am The 10th day religious rites will be held on 30th of March 2026 at 3158 Jillian dr, Dover PA 17315 Father - Ratna magar Mother- Tek maya Magar Spouse- monu Magar Brother's : Lal Magar Santa magar Rabi magar Abhishek magar