Obituary Listing
Richard Alfred Koetzle
Jan 29, 2026
Richard A. Koetzle, 91, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Springfield, Delaware County, passed away January 29th, 2026 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Philadelphia the son of Violetta and John Koetzle. He was married to the love of his life, Dorothy Koetzle for 49 years until her death 18 years ago.
Richard graduated from Springfield High...
David R. Schneck
Jan 28, 2026
David R. Schneck, 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Hershey Medical Center. Born Wednesday, April 23, 1958 in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Russell and Margaret (Bechtel) Schneck. He was married to Jean V. (Harman) Schneck who passed away in 2001.
David worked as an auto detailer at the Manheim Auto Auction. He enjoyed going...
Eric Lee Zink
Jan 27, 2026
Eric Lee Zink, 52, of Elizabethtown passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Edwill Lee Zink, Jr. and June Marie (Lowe) Zink. He was the loving husband of Tammy M. Arriola.
Eric enjoyed gardening and reading. He adored his guinea pigs. Above all, he was a loving husband, father, and brother...
W. Dwain Goretzke
Jan 25, 2026
W. Dwain Goretzke, 67, of Elizabethtown passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ronald W. and Mildred J. (Wolgemuth) Goretzke. He was the loving husband to Theresa S. (Prows) Goretzke.
Dwain was an auto-mechanic, owning and operating ASAP Auto Repair for 33 years. He loved fast cars and motorcycles, collecting...
John Kurtz Martin
Jan 18, 2026
John K. Martin, age 101, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Trillium Place, Lancaster. He was born March 3, 1924 to the late Clayton C. and Elizabeth (Kurtz) Martin. November 1946 he was married to Mary B. Hurst. His wife of 44 years, Mary, preceded him in death in November 1991. His second wife, Esther B. Kurtz of 21...
Carroll M. Leaf
Jan 17, 2026
“Marty” Carroll M. Leaf, Jr., 68, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Elizabethtown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born Thursday, December 26, 1957 in Baltimore, MD. A 1975 graduate of Bowie High School, he was employed as a carpenter foreman for Deblin, Inc., Mechanicsburg.
A man of many talents and even more stories, Marty loved the outdoors....
Hanna Bakalorz
Jan 17, 2026
Hanna Bakalorz, 92, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born April 6, 1933 in Germany to the late Johann and Auguste (Mohofski) Tomzyck. She is predeceased by her husband since 2008, Georg W.P. Bakalorz.
She had a lifelong passion for teaching and learning. She began her career in...
Betty Louise Charles
Jan 14, 2026
Betty Louise Charles, 78, of Elizabethtown passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Born in Lewistown, she was the daughter of Robert H. and Marian D. (Druckenmiller) Spangler. She was the loving wife of Richard A. Charles.
Betty graduated from Chief Logan High School, class of 1965. She loved to travel and take photographs. While on trips with her husband, she...
Barbara Ruth Bronson
Jan 12, 2026
Barbara Ruth (Bucher) Bronson, 91, of Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at Hershey Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 22, 1934, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of the late William Bucher and June (Evans) Bucher.
Barbara’s life was full of warmth, humor, and generosity. She had an incredible ability to bring...
Eric Metzler
Jan 11, 2026
Eric Franklin Metzler, 78, of Mount Joy, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was born May 8, 1947 to the late Charles F. and Edith H. (Fleischner) Metzler. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marion (Gish) Metzler.
Eric was a proud Army veteran whose life was defined by service, leadership, and generosity. A 32nd degree...
Joanne M. Leib
Jan 11, 2026
Joanne M. Leib, 79, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer that began in March. Born March 17, 1946 in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Vere and Sadie (Walter) Bishop. She was married to Glen N. Leib for 52 years.
Joanne was a 1964 graduate of Elizabethtown Area...
Edward Harlan Bennett
Jan 11, 2026
Edward Harlan Bennett, 81, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at home. He was born November 3, 1944 to the late Harlan D. and Eva M. (Annibali) Bennett. He is survived by his loving wife, 62 years, Emma Susan (Batdorf) Bennett.
Edward was a man of faith and attended the Community Bible Church, Palmyra. In his spare...
Joanne Wendte
Jan 10, 2026
Joanne Wendte, a longtime resident of Palmyra, passed away on the morning of January 10, 2026, at the age of 81. Her family gathered to celebrate her life and say farewell to her on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Joanne will be remembered for the kindness and support she gave to family and friends, and for her humor. A lifelong reader, Joanne...
Barbara G. Long
Jan 9, 2026
Barbara G. Long, 72, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026. Born in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Genevieve (Hosken) Klepack. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Larry L. Long; her daughter Ashlee Long, son-in-law David, and granddaughter, Cecilia of Rochester, NY; and brother, Bruce Klepack and wife...
Eleanor P. Homisak
Jan 9, 2026
Dr. Eleanor Patton Homisak, former Associate Superintendent of Williamsport Area School District, wife of deceased Dr. William Homisak, passed away Friday January 9, 2026, at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA.
Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Marian J. Yovanovich
Jan 9, 2026
Marian Yovanovich, a resident of Harmony Senior Living in Hershey, died on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 95. Born in Harrisburg, PA to Harvey Benjamin and Elsie Mae Gardiner, she was raised on the West Side of Steelton and graduated from Steelton High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Ray Yovanovich, on December 4th, 1948. They...
Ray C. Meyerhoffer
Jan 8, 2026
Ray C. Meyerhoffer, 86, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Born in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late Albert and Martha (McCorkel) Meyerhoffer. He was the loving husband of 66 years to Geraldine S. (Olweiler) Meyerhoffer.
Ray retired from M&M Mars at age 56. He eventually started his own company, Meyerhoffer Boiler.
In addition to his...
Lucy M Straub
Jan 3, 2026
Lucy M. Straub, 93, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026 with family by her side. She was born July 16, 1932 to the late Herbert S. and Mamie (Flory) Straub.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Dianne (Hainly) Orwig, Robert Hainly, Cindy David, Jody Greiner, Frank Straub, and Kenneth Straub; great nieces and nephews, Heather,...
Joan Marie Chastain
Dec 31, 2025
Joan Chastain, 74, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Born Joan Marie Kornikow March 2, 1951, she was the daughter of the late John & Grace (Firestone) Kornikow.
She is predeceased by her sister, Gwen Risser; brother; John (Billy) Kornikow; and niece, Kimberly Rockey.
She is survived by her daughter, Ursula Williams and husband Keith of California, and their children, Joan's grandchildren...
Miriam Lucille Kanode
Dec 31, 2025
Miriam Lucille (Dick) Kanode, 89, moved from her earthly home to her heavenly mansion on December 31, 2025, surrounded by her immediate family. Miriam was born on January 29, 1936, in Mount Joy, PA, to Paul E. and Miriam H. Dick. She joined a family of three siblings, and later gained another brother. She joins Paul and Miriam in their...
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