Born August 7,1952 in Steelton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Elizabeth C. (Knebel) DiOrazio; and preceded in death by an infant son, Justin Harp; infant daughter, April Harp; brother, Joseph DiOrazio; and brother-in-law, David Harp.
Surviving is her loving husband of 52 years, Ralph E. Harp; son, Sean J. Harp and his wife, Angela; daughter, Jessica M. Harp and her fiancée, Patrick MacDonald; 4 grandchildren, Vincenza Harp, Gianna Harp, Colby J. Speck and Lena MacDonald; a niece, Jenna DiOrazio; and a nephew, Jordan DiOrazio.
Elaine retired as a manager of the Paxtonia Elementary School Cafeteria, taught dance at her home for over 27 years and was an Aerobics instructor. Elaine’s love of dance and performing started as a majorette in high school, then moved to holding twirling lessons in her mother’s driveway. Finally, she built a dance studio in the basement of her home. All the neighborhood girls (and a few boys) came to “Lani’s Dance”. Elaine loved the kids like her own and her professional life was devoted to enriching the lives of her dancers through art. She taught dance up until the late 1990’s, where Parkinson’s would not allow it further. After some time managing the cafeteria at Paxtonia Elementary School, she retired fully and was cared for at home by her husband Ralph and her caretaker/daughter Jessica.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Wednesday, June 3,2026 at the Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry St., Harrisburg and following a Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday in the Bressler Fire House, 625 Main St., Bressler.
