Obituary Listing

Nov 16, 2017

Nelson L. Emrich

Nelson Lee Emrich, 72, of Palmyra, passed away in his home on November 16, 2017.  He was born August 16, 1945 in Lebanon to the late Chester Freeman and Esther Dora (Light) Emrich.

He is survived by his daughter, Angela A. Marr and a grandson, Jason J. Marr.  He was predeceased by 2 sisters,...

Nov 14, 2017

Donald J. “Skip” Sterling, Jr., 66, of Lancaster passed from this life to the next, now fully in God’s care on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Donald J. Sterling, Sr., and Virginia (Wilson) Sterling. He spent the past 42 years with his loving wife,...

Nov 13, 2017

Gina J. (Ceresini) Pasquini, 85, of Hershey, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2017 at the Hershey Medical Center.  Born Tuesday, February 2, 1932 in Hershey, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Maria Francesca (Plebani) Ceresini.  She was married to the late Algino E. Pasquini.

She is survived by a daughter, Vicki A....

Nov 13, 2017

Loretta (Buonora) Emerick

Loretta (Buonora) Emerick, 59, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, November 13, 2017.  She was born on Wednesday, August 27, 1958 in York to the late Robert P. and Geraldine (Northrop) Buonora.  She is survived by her loving husband Charles W. Emerick, Jr..

Loretta was a faithful member of the...

Nov 12, 2017

Denise M. Ream

Denise M. Ream, 49, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Hershey Medical Center. She spent the last 35 years of her life with her significant other, Hector Colon.

Denise worked as an “old school” bartender at The Liberty in Lebanon for 16...

Nov 12, 2017

Julie M. (Mader) Hostetter, 66, of Bridgewater, VA died peacefully at home with family at her side on Sunday, November 12, 2017. She was born March 31, 1951 to the late Claude and Shirley (Hummer) Mader. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Michael L. Hostetter.

Julie graduated from Palmyra High School, class of 1969....

Nov 12, 2017

Julian A. Richter Sr., 95, passed away on November 12, 2017, at the Masonic Village of Elizabethtown where he had resided for 15 years.

He was born in Merchantville, NJ, to the late Horace Freytag and Sophie Moe Richter, and resided in Philadelphia for most of his life.

He was a sergeant in the U.S....

Nov 10, 2017

Gerald Stern Hossler, 96, of 630 Bellaire Road, Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully November 10th at his home surrounded by his family.  Born in East Donegal Township on October 28, 1921, he was the son of Jacob Witmer Hossler and Margaret (Shenk Stern) Hossler.

A 1938 graduate of Elizabethtown High School, he lived on Bellaire Road in Mt....

Nov 10, 2017

Donald R. Torrence, Sr., of Elizabethtown, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 10, 2017 in Dauphin county.  He was born Sunday, August 9, 1936 to the late Arthur F. and Helen (Schultz) Torrence.  He is survived by his loving wife Bonnie M. (Fisher) Torrence.

He was a fan of not only pinochle but also collecting coins.  Donald...

Nov 9, 2017

Danielle N. Witman Goretzke, 27, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at home. Born Wednesday, August 8, 1990 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Melissa C. (Stahl) English, and husband Bob of Elizabethtown, and William E. Witman, and wife Jodi of Elizabethtown. She was the wife of W. Dean Goretzke also of Elizabethtown.

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Nov 8, 2017

Alma (Grove) Finfrock

Alma (Grove) Finfrock, 82, of Palmyra, PA passed away at home on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.  She was born November 19, 1934 in York, PA to the late Marvin and Mabel (Hovis) Grove.  She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ivan R. Finfrock, Jr.

She was a graduate of Albright College where...

Nov 8, 2017

Jamie E. (Sweeney) Bryant, 75, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Hershey Medical Center.  Born Saturday, November 7, 1942 in Manchester, VT, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Lois (Stewart) Sweeney.

A strong believer in Jesus Christ, Jamie was a longtime member of the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ...

Nov 6, 2017

Tara E. Hogarth

Tara Elizabeth Hogarth, 39, of Palmyra passed away on November 6, 2017.  She was born March 27, 1978 in Harrisburg to Phillip James and Judy (Miller) Hogarth.

In addition to her parents she is survived by 3 children, Cole P. Witmer, Jasmine Stonesifer, and Ava Stonesifer; a brother, Shaun Hogarth and wife Alexis; 2...

Nov 5, 2017

Sandra J. (Fanus) Barr, 67, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at her home in West Donegal Township, on Sunday, November 5, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer.  Born Tuesday, May 9, 1950 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Milton J. and Marie (Sweigart) Fanus.  She was married to Clifford A. Barr on August 4, 1968....

Nov 5, 2017

Earl “Butch” Hoffman Wise, Sr.

Earl “Butch” Hoffman Wise, Sr., 50, of Middletown passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017.  He was born December 27, 1966 in Harrisburg to Earl Richard and Ruth Elaine (Rudy) Hoffman.  He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Earl Hoffman Wise, Jr.; daughter, Nicole M. Wise; sister, June Bomgardner of Elizabethtown; brother,...

Nov 2, 2017

Mildred E. “Mickey” Peters, 94, of Elizabethtown, passed away, on Thursday, November 2nd, at Longwood Manor in Maytown. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born July 18, 1923 in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas T. & Eleanor (Wood) Heffernan. She was married over 50 years to J. Russ Peters who passed away in...

Nov 2, 2017

HELEN HOAG MILLER, age 90, died November 2, 2017 surrounded by her family. Helen was born August 12,1927 in Collingdale, PA to Clifford and Esther Hoag. She was married to Franklin C. ”Spike” Miller until his death in 1998.

The couple lived in Primos, PA for many years until they retired to Florida to enjoy golf in...

Nov 1, 2017

Rev. Elsie Violet (Bolton) Ezzo, 87, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at the Hershey Medical Center.  Born March 6, 1930, in China, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Ada (Buchwalter) Bolton.  She was married to Rev. Domenick C. Ezzo for over 40 years until his death on June 14, 1998, in...

Oct 31, 2017

Carey L. Hiestand

Carey L. Hiestand, 40, of Elizabethtown, ran into the arms of Jesus on October 31, 2017.  She passed peacefully at Penn State Health, Milton Hershey Medical Center.  Carey graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science from Penn State Harrisburg in 2004.  She was the President of the Lion Ambassadors and earned the...

Oct 27, 2017

Daniel J. Howell, 65, of Marietta, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Friday, December 7, 1951 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of Charlotte (Claus) Howell of Columbia and the late Richard Howell. He was married 45 years to Janette L. (Wertz) Howell also of Marietta.

Daniel served 20 years...