Exhibit 16.1
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October 11, 2000
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
450 FIFTH ST NW
WASHINGTON DC 20549
Dear Sir/Madam:
We have read the disclosure under Item 4 included in the Form 8-K dated
September 20,000 of Steelton Bancorp, Inc. filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission and are in agreement with the statements contained therein.
Very truly yours,
/s/ McKonly & Asbury , LLP
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McKONLY & ASBURY, LLP
Certified Public Accountants