Obituary Listing

Jan 30, 2024

Jennifer L. Greenawalt, 52, of Palmyra, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Born on October 2, 1971, she was the cherished daughter of the late Carol Greenawalt and Juan Rivera.

After graduating from Lebanon High School in 1989, Jennifer furthered her academic career at Penn State Berks where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business...

Jan 28, 2024

Mary Martha (Hetrick) Mentzer, 75, of Newville, passed away in the arms of her loving husband, Gary L. Mentzer, at their home on Sunday, January 28, 2024 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was born Saturday, November 27, 1948 in Newville to the late Earl W. and Pernie (Ferguson) Hetrick.

Mary was a 1966 graduate of...

Jan 26, 2024

Anna Mae Book, 98, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at home. Born Saturday, December 5, 1925 in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late James and Elsie (Miller) Lubold. She was married 47 years to Jay R. Book who passed away in February 2009.

Anna Mae was a long-time member of St....

Jan 21, 2024

Frederick J. Hower, 96, of Elizabethtown, formerly of East Petersburg and Mifflin, PA, passed away on January 21, 2024, at Masonic Village Elizabethtown.  Fred was the son of the late Earl and Pauline (Gibbons) Hower. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, JoAnne (Smith) Hower, brother Donovan E. and sisters Marjorie Sneddon and Betty Kublic. Fred is...

Jan 21, 2024

“Buzz” H. F. Coomer, Jr., 90, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. He was born on Tuesday, October 31, 1933 to the late Hollis F. Coomer, Sr. and Helen (Pace) Fox. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary I. (Kuhn) Coomer.

Buzz was a proud Army...

Jan 20, 2024

Captain Donald S. Bolinger, USN (Ret.), 88, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Traditions of Hershey, Palmyra. He was born Thursday, November 21, 1935 to the late Donald D. and Mary (Smith) Bolinger. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Loretta Jean (Gowen) Bolinger.

After graduating from Duke University’s ROTC program with...

Jan 20, 2024

Full obituary and service details will be published upon completion.

Jan 18, 2024

Rev. Dr. Paul J. Gerhart, 95, of Wernersville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, Wernersville. He was born on Thursday, April 26, 1928 to the late Paul A. and Emma (Gerberich) Gerhart. He is predeceased by his first wife, Mary Jane “Kitty” (Dugan) Gerhart and he is survived by wife, Ruth...

Jan 17, 2024

Julian A. Richter, 71, of Elizabethtown, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Masonic Village after a battle with cancer. He was the husband of Cynthia (Lewis) Richter for 47 years.

Julian graduated from Central High School in Philadelphia and earned a B.A. in Journalism at Temple University. He moved to Elizabethtown to become a journalist for the...

Jan 17, 2024

Roland J. Martel, 68, of Hershey passed away on Wednesday January 17, 2024. He was born May 31, 1955, to Joseph Andre Gerard Martel and the late Kathleen Maryjane (Saucier) Martel.

After obtaining a high school degree he went to serve his country with the United States Army in Dessert Storm. While in the service he went...

Jan 16, 2024

Orpha L. Wagner, 91, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Paramount Senior Living in Maytown. Born Monday, March 14, 1932 in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Edna (Herr) Alleman. She was married 67 years to Ralph M. Wagner, Sr. who passed away February 3, 2022.

Orpha was...

Jan 14, 2024

Chester H. Shon, age 82, of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 14, 2024.

Chet was born on July 7, 1941 to the late Chester and Helen (Denzel) Shon. He attended Bloomfield Tech before he started his career as a Newark, New Jersey police officer, where he honorably served the community for 30 years.

In...

Jan 12, 2024

Michelle L. Johnson (Orner), 55, of Mechanicsburg passed away on Friday January 12, 2024. She was born September 24, 1968, to the late Billy L. Sr. and Sandra L. (Scheetz) Orner.

After completing high school, she obtained her CDL and became a truck driver which was a job she was very proud of.

In her...

Jan 12, 2024

Lois M. (Hill) Pollash, 97, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at the Masonic Village on Friday, January 12, 2024. She was born on Friday, April 16, 1926 to the late Walter B. and Ruth Pearl (Brown) Hill. She is predeceased by her husband, George Fortune Pollash since 2005 after 59 years of marriage.

She is survived by...

Jan 9, 2024

Susan D. Doremus, 60, of Hummelstown, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was born Monday, June 24, 1963 in Wilmington, Delaware.

Sue-Z-Q spent her childhood living in Levittown, PA, Middletown, PA, & Hollywood, Florida, and ultimately graduated from State College High School in PA. She completed her Associate’s Degree from Elizabethtown College....

Jan 9, 2024

Todd Alan Harshman, 55, of Leola, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Born Friday, May 24, 1968 in LaPorte, Indiana, he was the son of Jack Harshman and the late Pamela (Miser) Harshman.

Todd was a 1986 graduate of New Prairie High School. He attended Taylor University, then enlisted in the US Navy, serving from 1987-1992....

Jan 9, 2024

Service information and obituary will be posted when complete.

Jan 9, 2024

Philip C. Ober, 70, of Elizabethtown, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Born Saturday, February 14, 1953 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harold and Polly (Brosey) Ober. He was married 44 years to Lois M. (Halbleib) Ober.

Phil was a 1971 graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School and also trained...

Jan 9, 2024

Gay F. Morris (Heisey), 76, of Mount Joy passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, on Tuesday January 9, 2024. She was born April 27, 1947, to the late Glen and Fay (Landvater) Heisey.

After graduating from Donegal High School, she started her life as a home maker and took care of her...

Jan 6, 2024

John L. Longenecker passed away January 6 at his home, Berry Patch Farm, Elizabethtown, PA. Born in Harrisburg, October 1, 1938, he was the son of John B. and Helen Longenecker. He graduated from Elizabethtown High School, class of 1956 and earned BS and MS degrees from the University of Michigan. He was a United States Air Force veteran....