Obituary Listing

Mar 1, 2017

Henry Allen Clay, 86, passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2017 at The Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his two sons and their families: Stephen Henry Clay of Camp Hill, PA, his wife Anne Vidinghoff Clay, their children Adam Henry Clay and Owen Charles Clay, and his son Andrew...

Feb 28, 2017

Shirley Ann (Heckert) Rutherford, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg.  Born Wednesday, March 20, 1935 in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Mary (Boyer) Heckert.

She is survived three sons: J. Michael Rutherford and wife, Catherine, of Dillsburg; Jeffrey E. Rutherford and wife, Chris, of...

Feb 28, 2017

Virginia Lou Rabena (Gini) 90 years old, passed away on Tuesday at 6:00pm at Frey Village, Middletown. Gini was born on June 22, 1926 in Harrisburg, PA to Norman E. and Mary O. Updegraff.  She was a graduate of William Penn High School, 1943.  Gini was Personnel Director of Bowman’s Department Store for 29 years until its closing in...

Feb 26, 2017

Richard D. Good, 93, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at St. Anne’s Retirement Community, Columbia.  Born Tuesday, March 20, 1923 in New Holland, PA, he was the son of the late Amos and Arminta (Harsh) Good.  He was married to Vivian E. (Sumrell) Good for over 65 years.

A Veteran of...

Feb 24, 2017

Jere D. Proctor, Jr.

Jere D. Proctor, Jr., 62, of Palmyra, died on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Prospect Park Health & Rehabilitation. Born in Hershey, he was the son of the late Jere D. Proctor, Sr., and Ruth E. (Myers) Proctor.

He worked in customer service for a...

Feb 23, 2017

Sue Y. (Kincannon) Garber

Sue Yvonne (Kincannon) Garber, 79, of Manheim, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, February 23, 2017 in Manor Care Lebanon.  She was born Sunday, May 23, 1937 in Waco, TX to the late Leo General and Vera Marie (Ingram) Kincannon.  She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Carl Richard Garber.

Feb 22, 2017

Anita Kim (Weaver) Glover, 58, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Lewistown Hospital of natural causes.  Born Friday, March 28, 1958 in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Robert Weaver and Wilda June (DeLancey) Stanford.

Kim appreciated the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening.  Her faith was also very...

Feb 21, 2017

Perry L. Collins, Jr.

Perry L. Collins, Jr., 45, of Annville, passed away unexpectedly in his home on February 21, 2017.  He was born April 23, 1971 in Lebanon to Seiglinda (Carpenter) Kreiser and the late Perry Lawrence Collins, Sr..

Perry was an outstanding man, extraordinary son and brother, and a dear friend.  He enjoyed...

Feb 20, 2017

Charles Burns Lighty Palmyra

Charles Burns Lighty, 88, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 20, 2017. He was the husband of Vivian Elaine (Hinkle) Lighty, his wife of 65 years. Charles was born February 16, 1929, in Washington Township, York County, the son of the late Charles Bradlaugh Lighty and Mabel Belle (Smith) Lighty.

In addition...

Feb 19, 2017

Michael E. Morris, 54, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at home in Elizabethtown.  Born Sunday, September 16, 1962 in Hershey, he was the son of the late Carl and Katherine (Graby) Morris.

He is survived by two children: Anastasia P. Morris of Elizabethtown and Michael P. Morris, of Orlando,...

Feb 17, 2017

Richard W. Leininger, 82, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Friday, February 17, 2017 at home. Born Wednesday, April 25, 1934 in Reinholds, he was the son of the late Norman and Mae (Wenger) Leininger. He was married 55 years to Orpha W. (Brandt) Leininger who passed away in March 2011.

Richard...

Feb 14, 2017

Robert J. Landis, 56, of Bainbridge, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 of natural causes.  Born Friday, July 22, 1960 in Lancaster, he was the son of Doris (Aldinger) Landis and the late Benjamin F. Landis.

A Veteran, Robert proudly served with the U.S. Army.

In addition to his mother,...

Feb 13, 2017

Maria H. (Klaassen) Morris, 69, of Bainbridge, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born Friday, September 19, 1947 in Rotterdam, Holland, she was the daughter of the late Jan and Maria (van Aken) Klaassen. She was the wife of Carl V. Morris who passed in September 2012.

Maria was...

Feb 13, 2017

Dorothy Lillian (Itter) Gerhart, 92, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2017 in the Masonic Village.  She was born Saturday, December 6, 1924 in Hazleton to the late Arthur H., Sr. and Mary Ann (Hess) Itter.  She was predeceased by her loving husband Reverend Mervin S. Gerhart in 2013.

Dorothy graduated from Hazleton High...

Feb 12, 2017

Betty J. Goodling

Betty J. Goodling, 82, passed away unexpectedly from a brain hemorrhage on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Hershey Medical Center with her family by her side.  Born in Maytown on February 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Samuel J. & Elizabeth N. Heisey.

She is survived by her husband,...

Feb 11, 2017

David Eugene Inch, 60, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Born Sunday, September 16, 1956 in Lancaster, he was the son of Theodore A. Inch of Elizabethtown and the late Virginia Spigelmeyer Inch. He was the husband of Wanda (Halbleib) Inch also of Elizabethtown.

David was a...

Feb 11, 2017

John H. Hoffman, Jr.,

John H. Hoffman, Jr., 94, passed away on Saturday, February 11, of natural causes. Born May 18, 1922 in Maytown, he was the son of the late John H. Hoffman and Ruth (Hess) Hoffman. His wife of 65 years, Betty (Collins) Hoffman, preceded him in death in 2010.

John was graduated...

Feb 11, 2017

Robert Charles Dunnigan, 54, of Palmyra, passed away at home on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Born Tuesday, October 16, 1962, he was the son of the late Joseph Herman and Sara Jane (Slaughter) Dunnigan.

Robert was employed by Excel Distribution Center, Hershey, for over 16 years.

He is survived by three sisters: Nancy L. Kreider...

Feb 9, 2017

Susanne (Burkart) Anderson

Susanne (Burkart) Anderson, 65, of Elizabethtown passed away on February 9, 2017 in Lancaster, PA.  She was born August 15, 1951 in Charleston, SC to the late Frank Xavier and Anne (Doster) Burkart.  She is survived by her loving husband Hansel Anderson.  Services will be private at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements entrusted...

Feb 9, 2017

Virginia W. “Ginny” Nissley, 87, of Juniper Village, Mount Joy, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Born Saturday, January 11, 1930 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Richard B. and Vergie Marie (Paulus). She was the wife of the late Robert F. Nissley who passed...