Obituary Listing

Mildred E. Chapman

Mar 5, 2015

Mildred E. Chapman

Mildred E. Chapman, 78, passed away peacefully at Homestead Village, Lancaster on Thursday, March 5, 2015.  She was born Thursday, January 14, 1937 in Elizabethtown, to the late William O. and Ethel E. (Hocker) Chapman.

A 1956 graduate of Elizabethtown High School, Mildred retired...

Barbara Ann (Christian) Detz

Mar 1, 2015

Barbara Ann (Christian) Detz, 68, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital.  She was born Monday, February 10, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Robert Christian and Annette (Kruse) Christian-Dunn.  She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 24 years, Mel E. Detz.

She was a talented artist...

Joseph M. Guthrie

Feb 28, 2015

Joseph M. Guthrie

Joseph M. Guthrie, 89, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.  He was the beloved husband of Dorothy E. (Lipka) Guthrie, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage.

Born in...

Dorothy S. Miller

Feb 26, 2015

Dorothy “Dottie” S. Miller, 91, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2015 in the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra.  She was born Sunday, August 5, 1923 on the family farm in Manheim to the late Harrison G. and Edna L. (Shearer) Miller. She was an active and faithful member of the Palmyra Church of the Brethren, there...

David C. Getty

Feb 26, 2015

David C. Getty 1921 - 2015

David C. Getty, 93, of Elizabethtown and formerly of Glen Mills, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.  He was married to Edna E. (Murphy) Getty for over 76 years.

In addition to his wife, he...

Sheila J. (Bloodworth) Sands

Feb 26, 2015

Sheila J. (Bloodworth) Sands

Sheila J. (Bloodworth), 61 of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center. She was born Tuesday, October 27, 1953 in Columbus, OH to Peggy J. (Cohea) Bloodworth and the late John M. Bloodworth. She was married to Douglas W. Sands on April 20, 1974.

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Ralph Victor Hugendubler

Feb 25, 2015

Ralph Victor Hugendubler, 87, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in the Harrisburg Hospital.  He was born Saturday, July 23, 1927 in Harrisburg to the late Ralph C. and Bertha (Peters) Hugendubler. Ralph was a 1947 graduate of Hershey High School, he then enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served our country.  He...

Kathy L. (Sweigart) Mecca

Feb 25, 2015

Kathy L. (Sweigart) Mecca Kathy L. (Sweigart) Mecca, 52, of Annville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25 2015, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born Tuesday, January 29, 1963 in Lebanon, PA to John S. and Arlene F. (Wine) Sweigart. Kathy attended Living Waters Chapel, Lebanon.  She enjoyed cooking and was an...

Martha Jane (Gibbons) Roland

Feb 24, 2015

Martha Jane (Gibbons) Roland, 86, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Longwood Manor, Maytown. She was born Tuesday, October 9, 1928 in Lancaster County to the late Elder Allen and Bertha Mae (Artz) Gibbons. She was predeceased by her loving husband Charles E. Roland in 2012.

Martha...

Nancy B. (Bomgardner) Uhrich

Feb 24, 2015

Nancy B. Uhrich, age 77, of Lancaster (formerly of Elizabethtown) passed away on February 24,2015 after a brief illness.  She is the beloved wife of Marlin E. Uhrich.  They would be married 60 years on July 2, 2015.  Born in Palmyra on June 21, 1937, she was the daughter of John A. and Minnie (Martin) Bomgardner. She will be missed...

C. Rodney Fink

Feb 23, 2015

C. Rodney Fink

C. Rodney Fink, 82, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born Friday, June 24, 1932 in Conoy Township to the late Clyde E. and Elva (Hipple) Fink. He was married to Lois E. (Burkholder) Fink on May 18, 1957. Mr. Fink...

James "Jim" Albert Murphy

Feb 22, 2015

James “Jim” Albert Murphy, 66, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born Tuesday, April 6, 1948 in Ithaca, NY to the late Kenneth W., Sr. and Virginia A. (Sanford) Murphy.

Jim proudly served in the United States Navy during Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of...

John H. Martin

Feb 11, 2015

John H. Martin

John H. Martin, 84, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy with his loving wife and son by his side on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born Monday, October 13, 1930 in Lancaster to the late Christian and Daisy Mae (Shenk) Martin.  John...

Richard Reeser Wood

Feb 8, 2015

Richard Reeser Wood, 93, of Elizabethtown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 8, 2015.  He was born Monday, August 22, 1921 in Marietta to the late Robert E. and Mary (Weaver) Wood.  He is survived by his loving wife of 58 ½ years, Patricia Mae (Odell) Wood.

Richard was a faithful...

Earl Richard Good

Feb 7, 2015

Earl Richard Good, 88, of Elizabethtown, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 7, 2015. He was born November 23, 1926 in Middletown to the late Russel H. and Ruth E. (Leggor) Good. He and his wife, Winifred J. (Reighard) Good celebrated their 68 th wedding anniversary on January 18, 2015.

Earl retired from...

Homer J. Earnest

Feb 6, 2015

Homer John Earnest, 86, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at the Masonic Village Elizabethtown.  He was born Friday, June 1, 1928 in Greenwood Township, Perry County to the late Paul S. and Mildred B. (Philips) Earnest.  He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Shirley Ann (Paul)...

Madeline (Stayner) Kane

Feb 6, 2015

Madeline (Stayner) Kane, 93, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2015, in Columbia Cottage, Campbelltown.  She was born Monday, October 24, 1921 in McVeytown to the late Robert S. and Ollie (Shade) Stayner.  She was predeceased by her husband Thurman S. Kane, and survived by her loving companion of 10 years, Michael Palma. She was a faithful...

Katharine J. Hitz

Feb 5, 2015

Katharine J. Hitz, 56, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at Manor Care, Elizabethtown, on Thursday, February 5, 2015.  She was born June 6, 1958 in Elizabethtown to the late Elmer E. and Emma (Landis) Hitz.

Katharine worked as a Claims Representative for Donegal Insurance Agency, Marietta, PA for over 20 years.  Katharine had an affinity for animals,...

Anna S. (Musser) Snavely

Feb 5, 2015

Anna S. (Musser) Snavely, 96, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at Manor Care, Elizabethtown, on Thursday, February 5, 2015 following a brief illness. She was born April 19, 1918 to the late Abram E. and Ruth (Shenk) Musser. She was predeceased in October of 2010 by her husband of over 71 years, Edgar D. Snavely. She was a member...

Douglas Howard Gingrich

Feb 5, 2015

Douglas Howard Gingrich, 55, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, February 5, 2015.  He was born Tuesday, August 25, 1959 in Hershey to the late Howard F. and Arlene (Gernert) Gingrich.  He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Elizabeth A. (Shepler) Gingrich. He was a dedicated employee of Hershey Foods and a member...