Obituary Listing

Ruth Catherine (Hand) Blue

May 30, 2016

Ruth C. (Hand) Blue

Ruth Catherine (Hand) Blue, 84, of Middletown, passed away at home with family by her side on May 30, 2016.  She was born October 9, 1931 in Lindley, NY to James William and Ada Belle (Martin) Hand.  She was predeceased by her husband Harold Lee Roy Blue.

She is survived by...

Keith Mark Perry

May 30, 2016

Keith Mark Perry, 62, of Elizabethtown, passed from this life at home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, May 30, 2016, after a 3 year battle with prostate cancer. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Hurley) Perry.  They celebrated their 43rd anniversary in November of 2015.

He was born in Harrisburg, PA on November...

Allen Eugene Good

May 29, 2016

Allen E. Good

Allen E. Good, 84, departed on his journey to Heaven Sunday, May 29th with his wife Helen and son Dave by his side.  Born in Elizabethtown on February 12, 1932 to Ira M. and Mildred E. Good, Allen was the oldest of five children.  He is survived by his wife Helen G. (Snyder) Good,...

Karin Jean Knell

May 28, 2016

Karin Jean Knell, 74, of Annville, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center. Born April 3, 1942 in New Kensington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. Knell, and Jean (Seibert) Knell Sells and Clarence Sells who raised her.

She worked for Miller Bros. Vending which later became United Servomation...

Marie Kathryn (Stern) Wolf

May 28, 2016

Marie K. Wolf

Marie Kathryn (Stern) Wolf, 91, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community, Manheim.  She was born on Saturday, October 11, 1924, to the late Phares S. and Mary E. (Eby) Stern.  She was married to Earl C. Wolf for over 50 years...

Elizabeth (Born) Galcher

May 27, 2016

Elizabeth Galcher

Elizabeth “Betty” Born Galcher was born on July 3, 1939 in Lakewood, NJ, and passed away on May 27, 2016 after a short illness at Manor Care facility in Elizabethtown, PA.

She was a very caring and generous mother and friend.  She spent most of...

Merle R. Bell, Jr.

May 27, 2016

Merle R. Bell, Jr.

Merle R. Bell, Jr., 69, of Annville, passed away with family by his side on Friday, May 27, 2016 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.  He was born Monday, January 20, 1947 in Hershey to the late Merle R. Bell, Sr. and Eva Mae (Rhine) Eshleman.  He is survived by his...

William W. Long

May 25, 2016

William W. Long, 84 of Elizabethtown, formerly of Drexel Hill, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Friday, January 29, 1932 in Friendship, MD, he was the son of the late Wilmer H. and Anna L. (Douglas) Long. He was married 45 years to Harriet A. (Blum) Long who died in July 2005.

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Mildred (Lawson) Gallagher

May 24, 2016

Mildred (Lawson) Gallagher, 85, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in County Meadows of Hershey.  She was born Friday, February 27, 1931 in New York, NY to the late Edward D. and Alouise (Windishman) Lawson.  She was predeceased on Sunday, May 20, 2012 by her loving husband of...

Verna C. (Sipling) Brosey

May 24, 2016

Verna C. (Sipling) Brosey

Verna C. (Sipling) Brosey, 92, formerly of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.  She was born on Thursday, October 4, 1923, in Rowenna, PA, to the late Raymond M. and Estella (Clausen) Sipling.  She was married to Kleeman D. Brosey for over 47 years...

Tammy Jo (Duple) Martin

May 22, 2016

Tammy J. (Dupler) Martin

Tammy Jo (Dupler) Martin, 54, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 22, 2016 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence.  She was born December 28, 1961 in Harrisburg to Harold E. Dupler and Roberta L. (Snyder) Foreman.

She is survived by...

Ralph I. Reinhold

May 21, 2016

Ralph I Reinhold, cherished husband, loving Father and proud Grandpa, went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the age of 60 .  He died at his home in Westfield, Pa from an unexpected, sudden heart attack with his wife by his side.

Ralph was born on March 22, 1956 in Elizabethtown to the...

Margaret "Peggy Jo" B. Mcsparren Smith

May 20, 2016

Margaret B. McSparren Smith

Margaret B. “Peggy Jo” McSparren Smith (Brinser), 76, of Elizabethtown, passed away at her home on Friday, May 20, 2016. Born in Sunbury, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Hannah (Lindell) Brinser. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 19 years, Robert...

Robert M. Hotchkiss

May 14, 2016

Robert M. Hotchkiss, 97, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Masonic Village. Born Tuesday, April 8, 1919 in Elkins, WV, he was the son of the late Robert and Frances (Barrick) Hotchkiss. He was married for 66 years to Virginia O. (Dripps) Hotchkiss who died in May 2006.

Mr. Hotchkiss was a member...

Paul "Pete" W. Armold

May 14, 2016

Paul W. “Pete” Armold

Paul W. “Pete” Armold, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.  He was born March 5, 1951 in Columbia to the late Woodrow W. and Mary J. (Kline) Armold.

Pete was a lifetime member of the Pioneer Fire Company #1 of Marietta...

Jean M. (Fowler) Gottschalk

May 12, 2016

Services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

R. Dale Long

May 11, 2016

R. Dale Long

R. Dale Long, 81, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on Wednesday, July 18, 1934 in Manheim, to the late Raymond and Alverta (Walborn) Long.  He was married to Thelma G. (Lancaster) Long for over 60...

Agnes M. Souders

May 9, 2016

Agnes M. Souders

Agnes M. Souders, 93, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Conestoga View, Lancaster.  She was born December 30, 1922 in Myerstown to the late Raymond and Sue (Hartman) Souders.

A 1954 graduate of Lebanon Valley College, Agnes received a Bachelor of Science Degree...

Pete (Robert) Hevel

May 9, 2016

Robert “Pete” Hevel

Robert “Pete” Hevel, 88, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on Monday, May 9, 2016.  He was born Tuesday, December 6, 1927 in West Fairview to the late Charles and Mabel (Whye) Hevel.  He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary F....

Ethel V. Silvius

May 8, 2016

Ethel V. Silvius, 95, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Thursday, May 5, 1921 in Sunbury, she was the daughter of the late Clyde V. and Viola M. (Kerstetter) Silvius.

Ethel was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Mount Joy. She retired in 1977 from the Pennsylvania...