Obituary Listing

Aug 10, 2017

Katherine M. (Wajdic) Maren

Katherine Marie (Wajdic) Maren, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away with family by her side on August 10, 2017 at Community General Osteopathic Hospital.  She was born December 18, 1930 in Harrisburg to the late Peter J. and Katherine (Sataic) Wajdic.

Katherine retired from both PSERS and Capital Blue Cross.  She was...

Aug 9, 2017

Lois S. (Stauffer) Nissley, 84, formerly of Elizabethtown, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz.  Born Tuesday, April 18, 1933 in Manheim Township, she was the daughter of the late Norman E. and Grace C. (Stehman) Stauffer.  She was married to Harold M. Nissley and together they celebrated 58...

Aug 7, 2017

James P. Heisey, Sr., 76, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at the Hershey Medical Center.  Born Monday, March 17, 1941 in Columbia, he was the son of the late Goldean Heisey.  He was married to Monnie Ann (Seitz) Heisey.

A Veteran, Jim proudly served with the U.S. Army.  He retired after 25 years...

Jul 31, 2017

Romaine E. (Wright) Ginder

Romaine E. (Wright) Ginder, 90, of Lebanon, passed away July 31, 2017.  She was born October 26, 1926 in Harrisburg to the late Clarence and Anna (Seescholtz) Wright.  She was predeceased by her husband Robert B. Ginder.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 7, 2017 at 11 AM...

Jul 30, 2017

Paul H. Mertz, 70, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his home of natural causes.  Born February 19, 1947 in Ephrata, he was the son of the late John F. and Mabel (Heiser) Mertz.  He was married to Delores E. (Mishler) Mertz on June 28, 1969.

Paul retired from Hanger Clinic (formerly...

Jul 28, 2017

Dennis E. Bitner, 73, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Friday, September 10, 1943 in Sparrows Point, MD, he was the son of the late Charles C. and Dorothy E. (Brownawell) Bitner. He was married 49 years to Barbara A. (Lawrence) Bitner of Elizabethtown.

A sheet metal worker, Dennis...

Jul 28, 2017

June Elizabeth (Martin) Kissinger Reinoehl, 90, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center in Lebanon.  She was born Friday, June 24, 1927 in Lebanon to the late Robert and Jenni (Groff) Martin.  She was predeceased by her first husband Claude E. Kissinger and second husband, Garrick Reinoehl.

June was...

Jul 26, 2017

Edna Marian (Breckenridge) Dunlap, 85, of Palmyra, formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Londonderry Village with her loving family by her side.  She was born Sunday, February 14, 1932 in Rochester to the late Charles and Vinetta (Loudon) Breckenridge.  She was predeceased on Saturday, November 1, 2014 by her loving husband of...

Jul 25, 2017

Anna L. (Boyers) Raber

Anna Lee (Boyers) Raber, 83, of Mount Joy passed away peacefully in her home on July 25, 2017.  She was born March 15, 1934 in Harrisonburg, VA to the late Howard Boyers and Lottie (Collier) Fristoe.

She was retired from Armstrong Ceiling in Marietta.  She was a member of the former...

Jul 22, 2017

Lawrence G. Drybred, Jr., 92, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his home. Born November 15, 1924 in Butler, PA, he was the son of the late Lawrence G., Sr. and Gladys A. (Graham) Drybred. He was married 48 years to the love of his life, Patricia A. (Williams) Drybred who passed away in June...

Jul 22, 2017

Mary M. (Mease) Boylan, 101, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Elmcroft Senior Living, Lebanon.  Born Saturday, August 7, 1915 in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Bertha F. (Elman) Mease.

She is survived by 8 step-children, 18 grandchildren as well as numerous great grandchildren and...

Jul 20, 2017

F. Donald (Pop) Mohr, 92, formerly of Marietta, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 20, 2017.

Born January 23, 1925, he was the son of the late G. Wilbur and Sarah Mohr.

Don served in the U.S. Navy Seabees.  He lived in Marietta for years and enjoyed walking to and spending time along...

Jul 20, 2017

Helen E. Drescher

Helen E. (Helsley) Drescher, 91, of Elizabethtown, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Masonic Village. Born in Highspire, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Laura (Wannamaker) Helsley. She was widowed by her husband Clifford A. Drescher, Sr. in 2013.

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Jul 19, 2017

Keaton P. Kershner, the loving 5-year-old son of Nathan A. Kershner and Emily S. Franze, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Penn State Children’s Hospital, Hershey, surrounded by his loving family.

Keaton was born on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Women and Babies Hospital, Lancaster and brought so much joy and happiness to...

Jul 19, 2017

Gale M. (Green) Sevison, 81, of Elizabethtown and formerly of Elysburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.  Born June 9, 1936 in Schuylkill County, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Elda (Schwalm) Green.  She was married to Robert E. Sevison on January 28, 1956.

Gale was a 1954...

Jul 18, 2017

Richard L. Shimp

Richard “Rick” L. Shimp of Key West, Florida (formally of Palmyra, PA) passed away peacefully on July 18, 2017 at the age of 70.

Born on January 31, 1947, he was the son of the late Cyrus L. and Pauline (Miller) Shimp. He was preceded in death by...

Jul 18, 2017

Frances Lucille (Gann) Noon, 77, was called home to be with her Lord and loving husband on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Hershey Medical Center following years of courageously battling with leukemia & cancer. She was surrounded by her family as she departed this life to begin her journey in Heaven.

Lucille/Nan was born in Chester, South...

Jul 18, 2017

Cpl. Scott H. Coanshock, PSP

Pennsylvania State Trooper Corporal Scott H. Coanshock, 40, born June 7, 1977 in Altoona, PA lost his battle with cancer on July 18, 2017 at 6:29 PM.  He was surrounded by family and friends and peacefully entered the Kingdom of God.

He is survived by his parents Frank and Kathleen...

Jul 17, 2017

Dora I. (Hockenberry) Dean, 83, of Maytown and formerly of Elizabethtown, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.  Born Monday, September 25, 1933 in Flinton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mathias and Malinda (Good) Hockenberry.  She was married to Arthur R. Dean, Sr. for over...

Jul 17, 2017

Paul J. Ceresini

Paul J. Ceresini passed on to Heaven peacefully on Monday, July 17th at the Hershey Medical Center.  He was born on May 10, 1926 in Hershey to the late Vincenzo and Maria (Plebani) Ceresini.

Paul graduated from Hershey High School.  He attended Hershey Junior College.  He served in the US Army and...