Obituary Listing

Sep 21, 2024

Miriam ( Kneodler) Braun, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Masonic Village Health Care Center.  She was born December 24,1925 to the late Harry F. and Bertha Kneodler in Philadelphia. She is predeceased by her husband, Paul F. Braun, since January 24, 2015 and her sons, Paul F Braun Jr, since January 24,...

Sep 14, 2024

John A. Thompson, 92, of Elizabethtown, passed away after a long illness on Saturday September 14, 2024, in Elizabethtown, PA. He was born in Lancaster County, on March 12, 1932, to the late Harry and Lizzie (Emenheiser) Thompson.

John spent much of his working career as a supervisor at Alcoa. He proudly served in the United States...

Sep 14, 2024

Jack D. Bomgardner, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Hershey Medical Center. He was born on Friday, November 28, 1947, to the late Floyd D. Bomgardner, and Mrs. Christine (Grimes) Bomgardner He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Juanita (Wehler) Bomgardner.

Jack was a proud Retired Army Veteran. In...

Sep 14, 2024

Dale B. Lingle Sr., 62, of Annville, passed away after a long illness on Saturday September 14, 2024, in Harrisburg, PA. He was a devoted husband and loving father, brother, and uncle. Dale was born in Marysville, CA on May 24, 1962, to the late Katherine (Brightbill) Lingle and David Lingle. He is survived by his wife of 40...

Sep 14, 2024

Laurel J. Black, 66, of Palmyra passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born January 29, 1958 to the late Samuel and Edith May (Green) Grizzle.

Laurel graduated high school and started her working career with the Hershey Company. She cherished spending time with family and friends always known as a “people...

Sep 10, 2024

Nancy E. Malloy, 78, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Walter J. Malloy, son Michael J.Malloy (Pamela A.) of Annville; daughter Angela L. Witmer (Eric B.) of Maytown; grandchildren Cody (Lauren), Abby, Tori, Bailey (Kailee), Josh, and Nick; great-grandchild,...

Sep 7, 2024

Christopher M. Schaefer, Jr., 28, of Elizabethtown, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024. Born January 7, 1996, in Lancaster, he was the son of Christopher M. Schaefer, Sr. and Connie (Fry) Espenshade.

Christopher loved driving cars and motorcycles, and going to the beach, especially Ocean City, MD. He enjoyed wildlife and the outdoors. He was passionate about...

Sep 6, 2024

Cheryl A. Schlum, 48, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. Born in Cortland, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Schlum, Jr. and Yvonne “Bonnie” Solowski.

Cheryl was a member of the American Legion post 329, of Elizabethtown and an avid volunteer and fund-raiser for the Legion Emergency Assistance Fund (L.E.A.F.)...

Sep 2, 2024

James B. Hurst, 79, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Middletown Home, with the love of friends and family close in his heart. Born in Harrisburg, PA on Sunday, August 12, 1945, to the late Irvin B. and Virginia (Houck) Hurst, Jim lived a life filled with laughter and a deep love for...

Aug 31, 2024

Joseph Anthony Duschl III, 86, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Evergreen Hospice in the Masonic Health Center. He was born Monday, June 13, 1938, in Lancaster to the late Joseph Anthony Jr., and Catherine Edna (Ganse) Duschl.

Joseph was a graduate of McCaskey High School in 1958 and served in the US...

Aug 30, 2024

Donald Eugene March was born on September 16,1932 and passed away on August 30, 2024, missing his 92nd birthday by two weeks.

Mr. March graduated from Newport High School in 1950, and as an adult, attended Harrisburg Area Community College and Michigan State University.

Don enlisted in the Army and served in conflict from Nov....

Aug 29, 2024

Rodger L. Geisel, 78, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was born on Thursday, July 25, 1946 to the late Jacob and Grace (Gashaw) Geisel. He is predeceased by his companion of 40 years, Edward M. Myers.

Rodger graduated from the Downingtown High School and earned his BS, MS, and tri-state certification...

Aug 29, 2024

Barbara M. Royer, 77, of Mount Joy, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was born Wednesday, August 13, 1947, in Johnstown to the late Emile and Zona (Weaver) Slick.

Barbara graduated from Elizabethtown Area High School in 1966 and attended Empire Beauty school. Later in life she got her certificate of Medical Assistance from Thompson Institute....

Aug 25, 2024

Merle Richard McKnight, 61, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, July 23, 1963 to Gladys Mae (Harbst) McKnight and the late David William McKnight. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patricia Louise (Michael) McKnight.

His greatest passion was hunting, he began at the age...

Aug 22, 2024

Delores E. (Mishler) Mertz, 74, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Thursday, August 22, 2024. She was born on Sunday, November 13, 1949 to the late John and Bessie (Steinmetz) Mishler. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 48 years since July of 2017, Paul H. Mertz.

Delores was...

Aug 20, 2024

Dennis J. Lookenbill, 81, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, February 9, 1943, to the late Charles and Mary (Shomper) Lookenbill. Dennis was predeceased by his spouse, Sandra (Seesholtz) Lookenbill, and survived by companion Dennis W. Buckley.

Dennis enjoyed roller skating and teaching others to roller skate. He was...

Aug 20, 2024

Camuth Thi Thach, 94, of Annville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was born on Tuesday, January 7, 1930 to the late Sophat and Phi Thi Tach. She is predeceased by her husband, Inh Thach.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:30AM at the Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home &...

Aug 19, 2024

Donna Lee (Buskey) Foust, 84, of Annville, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Hershey Medical Center. She was born on Wednesday, May 8, 1940 to the late James and Betty (Easterbrook) Buskey. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Larry E. Foust.

Donna was an avid golfer with a passion...

Aug 18, 2024

OLSON, Ann.  September 19, 1948 — August 18, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Ann Olson passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the Masonic Village Health Care Center in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. She was 75 years old. Born Barbara Ann Walker to Ida (nee Boerma) and Gordon Walker, she grew up...

Aug 17, 2024

Gladys L. Slichter, 89, of Palmyra, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg. She was born Tuesday, July 30, 1935, in Waynesboro, PA to the late Robert and Nettie (Laughman) Zeger. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Richard E. Slichter.

Gladys was a 1953 graduate of Mercersburg High School. She had a passion...