Obituary Listing

Apr 24, 2024

Brenda (Zimmerman) Sprecher, 66, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Apr 18, 2024

Nathan M. Keene, 16, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born on August 21, 2007 to Dennis R. Keene, II and Jody L. (Fink) Shepler.

Nathan loved spending time outdoors, exploring nature, fishing, walking, or riding four-wheeler. More than anything he was a loving son and brother.

In addition...

Apr 16, 2024

Mary Evelyn (Negley) Ocker, 89, of Newville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at the Mercy House in Chambersburg.  She was born on Tuesday, January 1, 1935 in Newville to the late Howard Kenneth and Mary Maria (Scherich) Negley.  She was predeceased by her loving husband, Samuel Jay Ocker in...

Apr 15, 2024

Mary C. (Kiner) Moore, 100, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Wednesday, May 16, 1923 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Paul Kiner, Sr. and Ethel (Manning) Kiner. She was married 59 years to Harold K. “Tinner” Moore who passed away in March 2002.

Mary grew...

Apr 14, 2024

Betty Jean (Jacobs) Frederick, 89, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. She was born on Saturday, July 28, 1934 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to the late Florian and Julia (Rozyckie) Jacobs. She is survived by her loving husband, Albert Frederick; son, James A. Frederick, and wife Tessa; three grandchildren, Margaret, Cecilia...

Apr 13, 2024

Nellie M. (Biestline) Crater, 83, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehab, Harrisburg. She was born on Tuesday, July 2, 1940 to the late Earl and Margaret (Biestline) Whitman. She is predeceased by her loving husband Kenneth L. Crater since December of 2009.

Nellie spent her free time...

Apr 13, 2024

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Apr 10, 2024

Richard Warren Wallace, 89, of Palmyra, passed away on April 10, 2024. He was born September 14, 1934, in Lebanon to the late George and Miriam (Spancake) Wallace.  He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Rebecca Wallace; a son, Terry R. Wallace and sister, Shirley Miller.

Dick (also known as RW, or Pooh, or Pop)...

Apr 8, 2024

Robert William Wheeler, 96, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024.  He was born September 14, 1927, in Rochester, NY to the late Albert and Marjorie (Kerr) Wheeler. He was predeceased on October 22, 2022, by his loving wife, Evelyn (Goschler) Wheeler.

Robert graduated from Prospect Park High School in 1945. He Served in the...

Apr 8, 2024

Eleanor Romaine Espenshade Myers, 101, of Elizabethtown received her wish to spend eternity with her heavenly family on Monday April 8 at Masonic Village surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 29, 1923 in Middletown. She was the firstborn daughter of the late Wesley and Anna (Miller) Espenshade.

Eleanor lived a long and fulfilling...

Apr 6, 2024

Eleanor L. Wolf, 93, of Elizabethtown, passed away on April 6, 2024 at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. Born October 28, 1930, she was a graduate of Upper Darby High School in 1948. She went on to attend West Chester State Teachers College in 1953 with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in History and Language Arts.

Apr 4, 2024

Ellen Ai-Lun (Kuo) Larsen, 44, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home with family. She was born on Saturday, March 8, 1980 to Tai-Chin Lo and step dad Tony Chak Leung Tai. She is also survived by her loving husband, Tim Matthew.

Ellen grew up and attended Island school in Hong Kong, graduating in 1998....

Apr 3, 2024

Stephen Edward Williams, 81, passed away on April 3, 2024. He was born on October 9, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Stephen Asa Williams and Madeira (Hall) Williams of Kirkwood, Missouri.

He is an alumnus of Central College, Fayette, Missouri, and he earned the Master’s Degree from the University of Tennessee and the PhD....

Apr 2, 2024

Rita Mary (Shedleski) Martin, 97, of Hershey, passed away April 2, 2024.  She was born November 20, 1926, in Kulpmont, PA and was the tenth of thirteen children to the late Benjamin and Rose (Sutranovich) Shedleski.  She was predeceased on November 17, 2012, by her loving husband, Vincent W. Martin.

Rita graduated from high school at age...

Mar 29, 2024

Rev. Emory Beggs Billingsley, 91, of Elizabethtown, passed away on March 29, 2024. He was born April 9, 1932, in Franklin, PA, to the late Samuel Emory and Grace M. (Beggs) Billingsley.

Emory served his country, after graduating from high school, with honor during the Korean War, stationed in both the US and Germany with the 28th...

Mar 26, 2024

Tyler M. Else, 33, of Annville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 due to a motorcycle accident. He was born on Wednesday, June 27, 1990 to Leonard C. and Yvonne E. (Jones) Else.

Tyler was very active, and loved by all, playing lacrosse for three years, wrestling from 3rd grade until he graduated, playing six...

Mar 26, 2024

Robert L. Royer, 86, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. He was born March 19, 1938, in Elizabethtown to the late John and Katie (Kramer) Royer.

Robert graduated from Elizabethtown High School in 1956. He spent his working career for Hesteco Dress Factory. He was a proud member of our Untied States Army where...

Mar 23, 2024

Marvin “Butch” H. Espenshade, 74, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital with his daughters by his side. Born Thursday, October 20, 1949 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ruth (Eisenhauer) and John Marvin Shaud, Sr.

Marvin was retired from Exelon. Honorary member of the Ironworkers Local 404...

Mar 22, 2024

Joseph L. Geesey Jr, 65, of Marietta, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born February 6, 1959, in Lancaster to the late Joseph L. Sr. and MaryAnn (Rice) Geesey.

After high school Joseph started his working career at US Aluminum, he later ended his working career for Turkey Hill Dairy. In his free time,...

Mar 16, 2024

John W. Myers, Sr., 80, of Grantville, the angels came for him on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Hershey Medical Center. Born Wednesday, February 2, 1944 in Dillsburg, he was the son of the late William Penrose and Mary (McCurdy) Myers. He was married over 33 years to Lois M. (Beck) Myers.

John was retired from Bethlehem...