Obituary Listing

Jan 20, 2025

William H. “Bill” Folger Jr., 86, of Palmyra, PA passed away on January 20, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on August 5, 1938, in Wilmington, DE, Bill spent the last 50+ years in Palmyra, PA in his beloved house on Eisenhower Road.

In 1956, he graduated from P.S. DuPont High School...

Jan 19, 2025

Robert G. “Bob” Gaul, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Geza and Loretta (Diehl) Gaul. He was widowed by his loving wife, Nancy (Dimenichi) Gaul.

Bob worked as a high school guidance counselor and teacher. Even after retirement, he remained...

Jan 17, 2025

James Richard Hamilton, 83, of Lakewood Ranch, FL, formerly of Elizabethtown, PA and McLean, VA, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Sandy Springs, GA. Born Sunday, June 8, 1941, in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Richard and Dorothy (Neidig) Hamilton. He was married 40 years to Lourdes (Perez) Hamilton, who passed away on...

Jan 17, 2025

Curtis M. O’Brien, 83, of Palmyra, went home unexpectedly to be with Jesus on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the VA Medical Center, Lebanon. He was born on January 3, 1942 to the late Mahlon and Hilda (Bowman) O’Brien. He is survived by his loving wife, of 62 years, Sandra L. (Baker) O’Brien.

Born and raised in...

Jan 17, 2025

Patricia A. “Patty” Eckman, 66, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Evylin (Martin) Fackler. Patty was the loving wife of 25 years to Marshall F. Eckman, Jr.

Patty was a very outgoing, sociable woman. She loved spending time with her friends...

Jan 14, 2025

Nancy L. Patnode, 77, of Marietta passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Gladys “Jeanette” (Hoffer) Young. Nancy was the loving wife to the late Thomas Patnode.

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Kim Geisel; four grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death...

Jan 13, 2025

Vladimir Alexander Safronov, 34, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly in Phoenix, AZ on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born on Wednesday December 26, 1990 to his parents, Michael and Helen (Victor) Menser.

Vladimir was a truck driver who loved to travel in the country and also overseas. He had a passion for history, astronomy, and politics,...

Jan 10, 2025

Loren Leverentz, 66, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Masonic Village Hospice. Born on May 18, 1958, in Harrisburg, Loren was the son of the late John and Shirley (Cooper) Leverentz.

Loren was a 1976 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School. Over the years Loren worked as a...

Jan 9, 2025

F. Jean Bianco, 91, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Sunday, May 28, 1933 in Rahway, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William Wells and Caroline (Walther) Loveland. She was married to Donald Hommer who passed away in November 2022. She was also...

Jan 9, 2025

Anna Mary Forry, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born in Mount Joy, she was the daughter of the late Christian W. and Anna “Annie” Mary Geib (Hause). Anna Mary was the wife of Joseph A. Forry Sr (deceased) and longtime partner to Barry Klopp (deceased).

Anna Mary is survived by her sons, Michael...

Jan 9, 2025

Katherine Wiley, 100, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully at home. Born in Bridgeton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Edna (Dean) Coombs.

Katherine is survived by three children, Diane, Sharon, and Millard.

Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. The family appreciates your prayers during this...

Jan 9, 2025

John S. Baird, 64, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025. He was born on Thursday, August 25, 1960 to the late William and Judy (Cooper) Baird. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Dawn Lee (Jacobs) Baird.

John was a hard worker who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a machine operator and...

Jan 7, 2025

Barbara-Ann Cole (Howell) Schubart, 95, of Palmyra passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born Friday, March 29, 1929 in Wood Ridge, NJ to the late C. Vincent and Lillian (Cole) Howell. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 ½ years, William “Bill” P. Schubart.

She is survived by a...

Jan 6, 2025

Mary Louise (Rinde) Adams passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on August 7, 1935, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, she was the sixth of seven children of Thomas D. and Inez Rinde. She grew up in Fremont, Nebraska, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Math from Midland College, where...

Jan 4, 2025

Bonita Susan Good, 66, of Elizabethtown, ran through the gates of Heaven to embrace her savior on January 4, 2025, following a 17-month battle with MDS related AML. Born on March 29, 1958, she was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Helen, and siblings, Dennis and Donna. She is survived by her son, Robert (wife, Bernadette) and...

Jan 2, 2025

Ruth E. White, 78, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. Born in Seneca Fallls, NY, she was the daughter to the late Emmett and Shirley (Hoyt) Waldron.

Ruth volunteered as a firefighter and EMT. She enjoyed babysitting, and even babysat families through multiple generations. She was a passionate caregiver and enjoyed reading books and...

Jan 2, 2025

Barbara A. Beachler, 71, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was born on Sunday, January 4, 1953 to the late Elmer and Mary (Olenik) Beachler.

Barb was a kind and loving person with a passion for animals. More than anything she was a loving sister, aunt, and friend.

She is...

Dec 28, 2024

Martin Roush, 59, of Leola, passed away at home on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, January 19, 1965 to Elaine (Diegel) Lefever and the late Merl Roush.

Marty was an avid hunter and fisher. He enjoyed yard sales and antiquing. He was a big animal lover, especially ducks. More than anything he enjoyed...

Dec 27, 2024

Charles Melvin Cobaugh, 90, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. He was born on Wednesday, February 7, 1934 to the late Ernest S. and Mary (Peoples) Cobaugh. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Shirley A. (Querry) Cobaugh.

Charles enjoyed golfing, and listening to gospel and classical music....

Dec 25, 2024

Theresa Reynolds, 81, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in York, PA. She was born on Monday, August 23, 1943 to the late Charles L. and Mary (Sisk) Eberlein.

She was known for her kind heart and boundless love for animals. She found immense joy in rescuing and caring for her pets and...