Obituary Listing

Nov 22, 2016

Wayne R. Grube

Wayne R. Grube, 80, of Hershey went to be with Jesus on November 22, 2016.  Mr. Grube graduated from Nazareth High School and Penn State University with a degree in Forestry.

He was born in Bethlehem, PA on March 21, 1936 to Hilda and Clarence Grube.  Wayne is survived by...

Nov 21, 2016

Walther Ortega, 74, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, November 21st, 2016 at his home in Elizabethtown, PA. Born November 25, 1941, in Ecuador, he was the son of the late Luis M. Ortega and the late Enriqueta de Ortega.

Walther was the owner of E-Town Tailors, in Elizabethtown, during which time...

Nov 21, 2016

Suzanne Cranford Young, 78, of Marietta passed away at her home on Sunday evening, November 20, 2016.  Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mildred Schlatthauer Cranford.  Sue, as she was affectionately known, was widowed by her husband and soulmate of 35 years C. Kenneth Young, in 2005.

Earlier in her life,...

Nov 20, 2016

John A. Von Essen

John Anthony Von Essen, 72, of Palmyra passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at his home. Born in Massapequa Park, NY, he was the son of the late John A. and Kathryn (Mortimer) Von Essen. He was preceded in death by his wife Lori (Sheeley) Von Essen in 2004.

Nov 18, 2016

Jodi K. (Carpenter) Barrick

Jodi Kathryn (Carpenter) Barrick, 51, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2016 in the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence.  She was born Saturday, December 12, 1964 in Lebanon to the late Donald Charles, Sr. and Ellenor (Bowman) Carpenter.  She is survived by her loving husband Douglas Wayne Barrick.

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Nov 17, 2016

Joyce P. (Roberts) Christ

Joyce Patricia (Roberts) Christ, 85, of Annville, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, November 17, 2016 in her home.  She was born Friday, July 31, 1931 in Johnstown to the late Clovus and Verda (Shaver) Roberts.  She is survived by her loving husband Donald George Christ.

Joyce...

Nov 17, 2016

Russell R. Smith

Russell R. Smith, 88, of Annville, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, November 17, 2016 in Countryside Christian Community.  He was born Monday, October 1, 1928 in Lebanon County to the late William H. and Ruth E.  (Snoke) Smith.  He is survived by his loving wife Christine F. (Unger) Smith....

Nov 15, 2016

Jack LeGrande Hedrick, 79, of Elizabethtown passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Born in Glen Rock, he was the son of the late Frank R. and Margaret A. (Dellinger) Hedrick. He was married for 45 years to the late Doris H. (Hostetter) Hedrick, and has actively celebrated her memory every day since...

Nov 15, 2016

Caroline M. (Shoop) Bricker, 92, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Masonic Village.  Born Thursday, October 16, 1924, in Newburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mathias A. and Carrie M. (Burkholder) Shoop.  She was married to Vernon H. Bricker for over 62 years until his death on July 27, 2003.

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Nov 14, 2016

Odell I. (Shifflett) Hostetter Grubb

Odell I. (Shifflett) Hostetter Grubb, 84, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully in her home, with family by her side on Monday, November 14, 2016.  She was born Saturday, November 12, 1932 in Green County, Virginia to the late Harry Nelson and Alice Crimora (Shifflett) Shifflett.

She is survived by 5 children, Roger...

Nov 11, 2016

Patricia M. (Fujii) Karlisch, 68, of Palmyra, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Gardens of Campbelltown. Born Friday, April 30, 1948 in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late William S. and Elizabeth (Nakamura) Fujii.

Patricia was employed by Penn State Hershey Medical Center where she worked as a supervisor in the Histology...

Nov 10, 2016

William J. Vohs

William J. “Bill” Vohs of the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, passed away on November 10, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital of complications of Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 78.  He was born in Easton, PA on May 2, 1938. He was married to Patricia Gelbert for 57 years. In addition...

Nov 6, 2016

Florence C. Light

Florence Catherine (Messick) Hoffer Light, 97, of Palmyra died on Sunday, November 6, 2015 at Lebanon Valley Brethren Home. Born in Warrenton, VA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel S. and Fannie D. (Rankin) Messick. She was widowed by her first husband Arlin L. Hoffer in 1993. She...

Nov 5, 2016

Martin N. Risser

Martin N. Risser, 94, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 5, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.  Born Wednesday, June 21, 1922 in Deodate, he was the son of the late Elam H. and Bessie (Horner) Risser.  In August of 1955, he married his college sweetheart, Lois...

Nov 4, 2016

John J. Wert, Sr., 89, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Palmyra, on Friday, November 4, 2016.  Born Friday, May 6, 1927, in Muir, PA, Schuylkill County, he was the son of the late Paul and Dora (Reiner) Wert.  He was married to Annabell M. (Long) Wert for over 65 years until her death on September...

Nov 3, 2016

Robert L. Jones

Robert Leon Jones 92, of Derry Township, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, November 3, 2016 in his home.  He was born Saturday, September 27, 1924 in Wiconisco to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jones.  He is survived by his loving wife Essie.  Robert was predeceased by 2 brothers.

Family...

Nov 3, 2016

Baby Easton Ronald Fye

Easton Ronald Fye, the stillborn son of Benjamin V. and Lauren M. (Smith) Fye, was welcomed into Heaven on Thursday, November 3, 2016.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Brielle D. Fye and Lylii M. Funk, all of Elizabethtown.  Also surviving is...

Oct 31, 2016

James C. (Jim) Firestone of Palmyra, age 76 died of Lymphoma on Monday, October 31, 2016. He was a lifetime member of Grace United Methodist Church of Lemoyne. He was born on Mother’s Day to the late Clair and Louise (Kirkpatrick) Firestone.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathy (Klinger) Firestone, son James Jr....

Oct 30, 2016

Debra K. Fake

Debra Kay Fake, 60, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Arden Courts, Harrisburg.  She was born Tuesday, April 10, 1956 in Lebanon to the late Robert Allen and Janet Lee (Blouch) Fake.  She is survived by her loving husband Doug Alexander.

Debra...

Oct 29, 2016

Milton N. Wirtz

Milton Norbert Wirtz, 87, of Elizabethtown died on October 29, 2016 at ManorCare. Born in Cockeysville, MD, he was the son of the late Erving L. and Alice R. (Bosley) Wirtz. He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Christina C. (Cuthbert) Wirtz....