Steelton, Pennsylvania
1921 - 1945
Captain Arthur E. Halfpapp, 23, of Steelton was killed in combat in April of 1945 during WWII and is finally being brought home. He was born on July 1, 1921 and was the son of the late Grace Halfpapp. He is survived by a nephew, Rev. Jack W. Sipe and his wife Lura of Middletown and four...
Read MoreAlthough I didn't know you, I honor you for your service to our country. I too am from the West Side of Steelton. I served in the Navy from 1961 to 1991. I am humbled by your sacrifice to keep our country free. I'm glad for the closure this brings to your family. Duty, honor, country.
Dennis Maljevac
April 15, 2016 | Pensacola, FL
Dear Uncle Arthur (Captain Halfpapp);
You and my grandmother, Mary Halfpapp O'Neal from Yocumtown (Etters) were brother and sister, and very close. She even named her son after you, Arthur O'Neal. My grandma talked about you with pride and admiration all through my life. Mary had 6 children: Arlene Payne, Judy Goodyear, Peggy Maxwell, Rev. Ken O'Neal, Arthur O'Neal, and Bob O'Neal. They were also your nieces and nephews. My mother and I would go to my grandma O'Neals house often,...
R Smith
April 14, 2016 | Etters, PA
Welcome home Captain. Thank you for serving your country and may you rest in peace.
Flory Family
April 13, 2016 | Hummelstown, PA
Welcome home. Rest in peace; a grateful nation honors you.
Brickey Family
April 13, 2016
Welcome home Captain Halfpapp! Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace. May God bless your family during this time of celebration of your life and return home.
Danielle B.
April 13, 2016 | Harrisburg, PA
Our uncle "Captain Arthur E Halfpapp" has been brought home after 70 years missing in action. He was survived by six sisters and many, many nephews and nieces. All of the Halfpapp family appreciate the sacrifice our uncle made and we thank those in Italy who found our uncle and sent him home to us.
Arthur E O'Neal (Halfpapp)
Potwin, KS
April 12, 2016
Dear Captain "Uncle Archie" Halfpapp,
My Dad has proudly talked about you for my entire 55 year life. He would tell stories of your service to our country, your courageous flying and the honor with which you served. You inspired Dad to become a US Marine. We were delighted to learn that our Italian friends found your P-47 awhile back. It is with great pride that we welcome you home tomorrow and I finally get to meet you. You served your country well. We are grateful for your...
Jack Sipe, Jr.
April 11, 2016 | York Springs, PA
to the family of capt halfpapp I am glad he is home. he was a proud son of steelton. I am the brother of sgt gildo ponti who by the way graduated with aurther from steelton high school class of 1939. my brother was also in the army air force b-24 waist gunner and he also died in the war in 1943, so I guess two old classmates are together again. may they rest in piece. joseph a ponti
joseph ponti
April 11, 2016 | Steelton, PA
To the Halfpapp family: You have my
condolences.
Thank you for your service Sir. Welcome home and May you finley have peacefully rest in Ft Indiantown Gap and your family can have closure and be able to visit you. Captain Halfpapp Sir, I also want to thank you for our freedom, that your life was sacrificed for. Again THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE and Our FREEDOM. Captain Arthur Halfpapp. May you RIP.
A Desert Storm Mom.
and a Vietnam veterans women.
April 11, 2016