Obituary Listing

Nov 17, 2024

Robert E. Bryden, Jr. 67, of Elizabethtown passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born in Riverdale, NY, he was the son of the late Robert E. Bryden, Sr. and Joyce (Berigan) Bryden. He was the loving husband of Linda J. Bryden for 20 years.

Robert was a retired truck driver for Coca-Cola and enjoyed collecting...

Nov 16, 2024

Keith Edwin Holland, 67, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.  He was born Saturday, May 11, 1957, in Altoona to the late Joyce Frank.  He is survived by his loving wife Barbara A. Reppert-Holland.

He graduated from the Milton Hershey School in 1976 and began his...

Nov 15, 2024

Dale P. Searer, Jr., 77, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Dale P. Searer, Sr. and Helen (Johnston) Searer.

Dale was an over the road truck driver for ABF for 27 years until he retired in 2006. He enjoyed John Wayne, reading, learning...

Nov 14, 2024

Donald L. Stark, 85, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Tuesday, December 13, 1938 in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Leroy and Ruth (Aufferman) Stark. He was married 57 years to Carol A. (Moore) Stark.

Donald was a graduate of Blue Mountain Academy and earned...

Nov 14, 2024

Dorothy M Smith, 91, of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born on Tuesday, November 22, 1932 to the late John and Fay (Shaffer) Kuntz. She was predeceased by her husband, Emmanuel P. Smith.

She is survived by her children, John Smith and Cathy Popp...

Nov 13, 2024

Mary M. Myers, 89, of Elizabethtown, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Born in Mount Union, she was the daughter of the late Elida L. and Milla (Heclo) Knable. She was the loving wife to the late Charles L. Myers, Jr. for 59 years.

Mary was a proud certified...

Nov 12, 2024

Roy Donald Frysinger, 81, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Londonderry Village, Palmyra.  He was born Thursday, July 22, 1943 in Harrisburg to the late Hiram J. and Irene Keller (Royer) Frysinger.  He was predeceased in 2009 by his loving wife Doris Jean (Fluke) Frysinger.

He graduated from Central Dauphin High School...

Nov 11, 2024

Corinne M. Dupler, 86, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at home. Born Sunday, October 23, 1938 in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late Earl H. and Dorothy A. (Albert) Miller. She was married 67 years to Raymond W. Dupler, Sr.

A graduate of Elizabethtown High School, Corinne had been employed at...

Nov 10, 2024

James “Jim” William Hannold, 69, of Hershey, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024.  Born in Clarion, PA, Jim spent his youth just as any young boy would dream.  He played tag with his brothers and sisters, cousins and friends, hide-n-seek, went fishing and hunting, and went to church on Sundays. He loved riding his bike to the...

Nov 9, 2024

Daniel C. Seitz, 70, of Bainbridge, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Anthony W. and Verna M. (Shissler) Seitz.

Danny, affectionately known as “Oink”, was a lifetime firefighter, serving with both Elizabethtown and Bainbridge fire companies, and worked for B&G Lumber for 30years. He was...

Nov 9, 2024

Patsy A. Risser, passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the age of 90 being reunited with her husband Troy and son Kenneth. She was born on May 8, 1934 and was raised by Allen and Vera Fahnestock.

She was a member of the West Green Tree Church of...

Nov 8, 2024

John D. Heile, 98, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Masonic Village. He was born on December 22, 1925, in Greenville, PA to Roland and Margaret (McGrath) Heile and was raised in nearby Transfer, PA.

John graduated from Transfer High School in 1943 and joined the U.S. Navy Corps (WWII) where he...

Nov 7, 2024

Ruth Ann Bastress, 59, of Mechanicsburg, unexpectedly went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born on May 21, 1965 to the late Daniel J. and Marian Ruth (Wagner) Dower. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Lonnie Bastress.

Ruth was a graduate of Palmyra High School and...

Nov 5, 2024

Michael Joseph Vertucci, 67, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, after a courageous battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Known for his dedication to faith, family and football, Michael was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, coach, and teacher who left an indelible mark on everyone he met. His intensity, determination, and wit defined his career and his...

Nov 5, 2024

Harold Ruth Rittenhouse, 94, of Mount Joy, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Born on April 4, 1930, in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, Harold was the son of John Curtis and Emma Jane (Ruth) Rittenhouse, and a direct descendant of Wilhelm Rittenhouse, who immigrated in 1688 and founded the first...

Nov 5, 2024

John N. Zapcic, Sr., 98, of Hershey, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025 at the Gardens at West Shore. Born in Enhaut, he was the son of the late Peter Joseph and Evelyn (Flegal Fasler) Zapcic.

John enlisted in the United States Navy during WWII. His naval career continued through the Korean Conflict and the brink...

Nov 4, 2024

Charles Samuel Lineaweaver, 75, of Annville, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Mercy House of Chambersburg.  He was born Monday, December 6, 1948 in Hershey to the late Charles O. and Catherine (Alwine) Lineaweaver.

He served proudly in the United States Air Force during Vietnam.  He retired from the Hershey Company where he...

Nov 1, 2024

Jeffrey A. Bock, 76, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully Friday, November 1, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles and Jessica (Matlack) Bock. Jeffrey was the beloved husband to Kathleen E. Bock for 55 years.

Jeffrey was a proud Army veteran, serving two tours in the Vietnam War. He worked at Hershey...

Oct 31, 2024

Allen E. Wenrich, 93, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Born in West Reading to the late Marvin A. and Esther M. (Foltz) Wenrich. He was the beloved husband to Nancy (Blatt) Wenrich for 63 years.

Allen was a graduate of the former Shillington High School, class of 1949. He served in the...

Oct 31, 2024

Robert S. Saul, 77, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Robert and Della (Smith) Saul. He was the loving husband to Martha (Mooney) Saul for 44 years.

Robert was a proud Air Force veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. He received a bachelor’s...