Obituary Listing

Jul 3, 2024

Larry Dale Chocklette, 84, of Middletown, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at UPMC Community General Hospital, Harrisburg.  He was born Thursday, January 25, 1940, in Elizabethville to the late Harold C. and Anna C. (Troutman) Chocklette.  He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lois Jean (Hershey) Chocklette.

Jun 28, 2024

Russell P. Baker, 85, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. He was born Monday, July 18, 1938, in Cabot, PA to the late Paul S. and Elesha E. (Brown) Baker. He was predeceased on Monday, May 23, 2022, by his loving wife, Lena Mae Baker.

Russell graduated from high school in 1957 and retired...

Jun 26, 2024

Gerald L. Miller, 79, of Elizabethtown passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Orville and Lurea (Acker) Miller. He was the beloved husband of 52 years to Ruth (Hoffer) Miller, who passed in 2017.

Gerald enjoyed hunting and fishing, making latch hook rugs, drawing, and painting. He was...

Jun 23, 2024

Keith A. Thomas, 59, of Elizabethtown, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Richard Thomas, Jr. and Joyce (Lancaster) Thomas. Keith was the loving husband to Brenda L. (Stone) Thomas.

Keith attended Florin Church of the Brethren. He was a member of the Dela-Ches and Milton Grove...

Jun 23, 2024

John Paul Gaspich, Sr., 91, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2024 in the VA Lebanon Healthcare System. He was born in Monessen to the late Mike G. and Lucy (Stepich) Gaspich. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Anna Teresa (Meszaros) Gaspich in 1994.

Following his parent’s immigration to the United States, he...

Jun 22, 2024

Mark Kurt Klepping, 53, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Kurt and Sylvia Klepping (Jenkins). He was the husband of Jessica Klepping.

Mark was a proud and seasoned veteran of the United States Army, serving 3 tours in Iraq during his...

Jun 22, 2024

Tricia Sitler, 51, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was born on Saturday, September 30, 1972 to the Joyce E. (Spitler) Sitler and the late Richard Leroy Sitler.

Tricia was a caregiver who was passionate about her work and the people she loved. She was a member of the Gravel Hill Church...

Jun 21, 2024

Mark R. Stambaugh, Sr., 81, of Middletown, entered into eternal rest early Friday, June 21, 2024. Mark was born Tuesday, April 27, 1943, in Breezewood, PA to the late Rev. John and Rhoda (Becker) Stambaugh.

Mark spent his early years as an altar boy in his father’s church and as a helping hand to any neighbor who...

Jun 17, 2024

Robert P. Teets, 81, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Cornwall Manor with family by his side. He was born on Friday, March 12, 1943 to the late Preston E. and Kathryn (Nestler) Teets. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy J. (Bailey) Teets.

Robert was a proud National Guard Veteran....

Jun 10, 2024

Fredericka Edith Haas “Edie”, 75, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2024, with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born April 1, 1949, in West Chester to the late Frederick and Virginia (Dunlevy) Radtke.

She is survived by her loving husband of 42 ½ years, James Daniel Haas; a daughter, Jami...

Jun 4, 2024

David Grant Bleacher, 58, of Conway South Carolina passed away Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, under hospice care. David was born December 4, 1965, in Cumberland County Pennsylvania to the late Grant F. Bleacher and Helen A. Rhineer.

David is survived by his wife Laura (Junker) of Conway South Carolina; two sons, Cade of Pennsylvania, Matthew of Elizabethtown,...

May 28, 2024

Richard (Dick) Allen, Sr. passed away on May 28, 2024. Dick grew up in Trenton NJ. He moved his wife and children to Levittown, PA in 1958. He continued to reside there with his family for twenty-three years.

Dick had a sharp mind and was blessed to have a natural ability to work with his hands. Early...

May 28, 2024

Violet (Knipe) Miller, 67, of Elizabethtown, passed away May 28, 2024. She was born May 20, 1957, in Harrisburg to the late Parke and Mildred Garber.

Violet graduated High School and started her working career as a label creator in a warehouse. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and attending Barnstormer games....

May 27, 2024

Antoinette “Toni” Grant, 77, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on May 27, 2024. We are celebrating a truly special woman. She was the wife of 60 years to Bruce who loves her so dearly, mother of three, grandma of four, great-grandma of four, a sister, and an aunt. Her love, kindness,...

May 26, 2024

Daniel Miller Saylor, 79, of Elizabethtown, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2024. Dan was born on April 24, 1945, to the late Eli and Rhoda (Miller) Saylor.

Dan spent his working career at E.E. Shenk and Sons and Charles E. Crowe and Sons where he drove a milk truck.

He was...

May 25, 2024

David H. “Brownie” Brown, 65, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on Friday, June 13, 1958 to Gladys (Blake) Brown and the late Herrick J. Brown. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol (DeLessio) Brown.

In addition to his wife, he is survived...

May 20, 2024

Beatrice J. (Olweiler) Troutman, 99, of Christiana formerly of ELizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024.  She was born May 1, 1925, in Lancaster to the late Harvey and Ida (Hippensteel) Olweiler. She was predeceased by her loving husband, William N. Troutman Sr.

Beatrice started her working career young in manufacturing and was a housekeeper...

May 19, 2024

Christopher A. Bower, 36, of Palmyra, passed away at home unexpectedly due to natural causes on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, April 26, 1988 to Bonnie (Hontz) Bower and the late Barry Bower. He is survived by his loving wife, Aimee K. (Reinaker) Bower.

Christopher was an avid Penn State and Eagles football...

May 18, 2024

Bonita Louise (Jones) Gutshall, 79, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was born on Tuesday, March 27, 1945 to the late Allen Jones, Sr. and Jennie M. (Shay) Jones. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Elmer Gerald Gutshall.

She is survived by her four children: Tasey Leitzell and...

May 14, 2024

Larry Lee Fernsler passed peacefully from this earth on May 14, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer.  He was the oldest son of the late Paul Hackman Fernsler and Arlene Bachman Fernsler of Palmyra.

Larry was born March 10, 1944 in Denver, CO, where his father was stationed during WWII.  When the family returned to Lebanon...