Obituary Listing

May 5, 2024

Peggy J. Fackler, 73, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at York North Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born Monday, September 18, 1950 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert B. and Nancy M. (Wagner) Harvey.

Peggy was a 1968 graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School. She was retired from Utz Quality...

May 4, 2024

Deborah B. (Lashell) Wallace, 70, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturay, May 4, 2024.  She was born February 19, 1954, in Pittsburgh to the late John and Betty (Quinn) Lashell.

Deborah graduated from high school and started her working career as a CNA which she did for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing and...

May 3, 2024

Phyllis Glenn Buck, 77, of Palmyra, formerly of Chapin, SC passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 3, 2024. She was born on April 23, 1947 to the late Furman T. and Ruth (Harris) Glenn. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 39 years, Dennis Robert Buck.

Phyllis was strong in her faith. She enjoyed...

Apr 30, 2024

Catherine L. Knight Dowdrick, 87, of Annville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Born Sunday, January 3, 1937 in Annville, she was the daughter of the late Hattie (Morris) and Walter Knight, Sr. She was the wife of Reverend Benjamin N. Dowdrick, Jr., who passed away in December 2016.

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Apr 29, 2024

John F. Hoff, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024. John is survived by his loving wife Iona of 23 years, and his precious cat Dottie.

Apr 27, 2024

William D. Hipple, 83, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, December 31, 1940 to the late Joseph and Helen Jane (Seibert) Hipple. He is survived by his loving wife, Lillian P. (Miller) Hipple.

William was a proud Army Vietnam War Veteran. He retired from Hershey Foods...

Apr 27, 2024

Ruth G. Nissley, 90, of Middletown, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at home. Born Saturday, February 17, 1934 in Smoketown, she was the daughter of the late Sanford D. and Mary (Neff) Leaman. She was married 66 years to Clair R. Nissley who passed away in January 2022.

Ruth,...

Apr 26, 2024

John R. Nauman, 83, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. He was born on Wednesday, October 2, 1940 to the late Victor and Lydia (Reed) Nauman. He is predeceased by his loving wife since December of 2023, Julia A. (Robbins) Nauman.

John worked at RCA, and JB Athletic...

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

An obituary will be published upon completion.

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....