Obituary Listing

Oct 23, 2024

Marion Esther Heatwole (née Coppenhaver), 88, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Traditions of Hershey, Palmyra. She was born on Thursday, December 12, 1935 to the late Betty Angelo. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Daniel Heatwole, February of 2005.

Marion and her late husband enjoyed traveling and did so extensively...

Oct 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce Barry Lee Hess, of Elizabethtown, PA passed away on October 22, 2024. He was 73. Barry was the son of the late John and Evelyn (Kreiner) Hess.

Barry had a strong work ethic and worked various technical jobs during his lifetime. However, the real passion in his life was...

Oct 22, 2024

Jeannine A. Stoner, 95, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at Londonderry Village surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Jeannine was born in Florin, now Mt Joy, PA, to the late John G. And Hazel Roth. She graduated from Donegal High School in 1947 as a business student and excelled in drama and sports. After...

Oct 22, 2024

Benjamin R. Fink, 79, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the Lancaster General Hospital. He was born on Sunday, February 25, 1945 to the late Clyde and Elva (Hipple) Fink. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Karen A. (Alleman) Fink.

Ben was known for his ability to make useful...

Oct 21, 2024

Alfred “Dan” Luzier, 72, of Clearfield, went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2024 at the VA Hospital, Lebanon. Dan was born on November 21, 1951 to the late Alfred John and Sara J. (Jordan) Luzier.

He was a member of the Kerr United Methodist Church. Dan was a 1969 graduate of Clearfield High School,...

Oct 19, 2024

Earl Francis Pickel, 88, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Masonic Village. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Benton B. and Mildred F. (Kiser) Pickel. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carole (McGuire) Pickel.

Earl was an active member of St. Peter Catholic Church...

Oct 19, 2024

Patricia A. Foltz, 77, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Richard M. and Virginia E. (Coldren) Bordner. Patricia was the beloved wife to Walter J. Foltz for 58 years.

Patricia was a member of Donegal Presbyterian Church and Eastern Star #407.  She enjoyed...

Oct 18, 2024

Carol Anne LaGatta, born March 24, 1954, passed suddenly on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the age of 70. Carol was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed dearly by everyone whose lives she touched. She was kind, smart and supportive to all her friends and family.

Carol loved to read. She was very...

Oct 18, 2024

Lillian P. (Miller) Hipple, 80, of Hummelstown, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Hershey Medical Center. She was born on Wednesday, June 28, 1944 to the late Hershel G. and Mary E. (Smith) Miller. She is predeceased by her loving husband since April of 2024, William D. Hipple.

Lillian retired from Hershey Foods...

Oct 18, 2024

Dorothy “D.J.” Warner, 27, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully, after a battle with diabetes on Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born on Friday, November 1, 1996 to her father, Dennis Warner and his spouse Janet Francel.

D.J. enjoyed playing challenger baseball in Lancaster. She enjoyed going to the movies, spending time with her boyfriend Arthur Langer,...

Oct 18, 2024

John “Jack” Charles Hatley, 87, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was born on Saturday, December 26, 1936 to the late Charles J. and Elizabeth (Shaw) Hatley. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret (Stevens) Hatley.

John was a proud Army Veteran and member of the Mt. Lebanon Lodge, #226. More...

Oct 15, 2024

Janice Rose (Roach) Bartley, 93, of Palmyra, PA passed away peacefully with her loving daughter by her side on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Faithful Living in Denver, PA.  She was born Friday, November 14, 1930 in Williamson, WV to the late Clifford and Margaret (Daniels) Roach.  She was predeceased in 2006 by her loving husband, Forrest R. Bartley....

Oct 14, 2024

Nellie A. Hainly, 94, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024. Born Friday, November 1, 1929, in Palmyra, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mamie (Flory) Straub. She was the beloved wife of the late Allen Hainly, who passed in 1996.

Nellie was a member of the Eastern Star. She was...

Oct 13, 2024

Barbara A. Thompson, 73, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Born on Monday, July 16, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Lola (Musser) Casell. She was the loving wife of Terry L. Thompson for 56 years.

Barbara enjoyed doing crafts, cooking, and watching Christmas movies on the Hallmark channel. She...

Oct 13, 2024

Esther A. Enck, 98, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. She was born on Monday, January 25, 1926 to the late Howard and Ella Amelia (Miller) Charles. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Richard E. Enck whom she married on December 1, 1945.

Ester worked at the...

Oct 11, 2024

Allen David Moyer, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, on October 11, 2024, at the age of 70. He was born on July 13, 1954, at Reading Hospital to Jeryl and Jean (Ackerman) Moyer.

Allen is survived by his devoted wife, Emily Moyer, and their two daughters, Elizabeth Moyer...

Oct 8, 2024

Kelly L. (Williams) Poyer, 50, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Born July 25, 1974, in Harrisburg, to Kathleen A. (Carson) Shellenberger (husband Daniel) and the late Gordon J. Williams (wife Barbara).

Kelly loved to travel and try new restaurants and foods. She loved her job as a hair stylist. Mostly, she enjoyed spending time...

Oct 7, 2024

Jackie Lee Minick, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at the Hershey Medical Center with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.  Formerly of Elizabethtown and recently moved to Palmyra, she was born December 3,1953 in Lancaster County to John and Leona (Morris) Herr. She was predeceased by her husband William “Butch” Minick who passed away March 27, 2024,...

Oct 6, 2024

Nancy A. (Blouch) Goodhart, 73, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Born December 10, 1950, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Mildred M. (Brandt) Blouch.

Nancy graduated from Middletown Area High School, class of 1969 and Empire Beauty School as a cosmetologist in 1980. She enjoyed...

Oct 5, 2024

Marie G. Crawford, 87, of Hummelstown, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gloria (Silvia) Medeiros. She was the beloved wife to Richard M. Crawford for 67 years.

Marie loved bowling, fishing, crafting, and cooking Sunday...