Obituary Listing

Scott E. Raffensperger

Scott E. Raffensperger

Oct 6, 2025

Scott E. Raffensperger “Pug”, 49 of Elizabethtown, died Monday, October 6th. Born Monday, January 5, 1976 in Lancaster, he was the son of Linda Groff and the late Gary E. Raffensperger.

He is survived by two sisters Lisa Siddo married to Andre Siddo and Amanda Smith, four nephews, a niece and many cousins. Scott enjoyed watching wrestling and his favorite football...

John R. Barnes

John R. Barnes

Oct 6, 2025

John R. Barnes, 82, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born June 27, 1943 to the late Henry J. and Dorothy R. (Hafley) Barnes. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane K. (Bair) Barnes.

John found great joy in life’s simple pleasures. He had a lifelong love of woodworking, where he took pride in...

Roy T. Bennett, Jr.

Roy T. Bennett, Jr.

Oct 5, 2025

Roy "Rusty" Bennett went to meet his savior Jesus Christ on October 5, 2025. He was the son of the late Dorothy and Roy Bennett of Kingston.

Rusty grew up in Kingston attending schools in the WVW school system. He graduated in 1969 from WVW and went on to LCCC for two years. He realized was not for him and dropped...

Laura T. Hoffman

Laura T. Hoffman

Oct 4, 2025

Laura T. Hoffman, 108, a resident of Messiah Village since 1984, entered peacefully into her Savior's arms on October 4, 2025. Born in Carland, MI on August 24, 1917, she was the daughter of the late S. Emery and Ada H. Turner.

She left her Michigan home in 1931 to attend the Messiah Academy and Missionary Training School in Grantham, PA,...

Donnie G. Boyer

Donnie G. Boyer

Oct 4, 2025

Donnie Gordon Boyer, 76, of Elizabethtown, passed away on October 4, 2025. Born on March 13, 1949, to Clyde Boyer and Faye Koser, Donnie was the middle child, growing up alongside his older brother Clyde Jeffrey Boyer, younger sister Cindy Drawbaugh, and step-siblings Jeff Weidman and Gina Baron.

A proud graduate of Elizabethtown High School, Class of 1967, Donnie went on...

Hazel A. Derr

Hazel A. Derr

Oct 2, 2025

Hazel A. Derr, 92, of Elizabethtown went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2025. She was the daughter of the late John R. and Wavia M. (DeShong) Miller of Three Springs, PA.

Hazel graduated from Saltillo High School in 1950. After graduation, her career started at Phoenix Iron and Steel company in Harrisburg. After moving to Elizabethtown, she...

Joan Marie Bame

Joan Marie Bame

Oct 2, 2025

Joan Marie Bame, 78, of Elizabethtown passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John J. Bame and Betty J. (Fox) Hair.

Joan enjoyed bowling. She frequented the Palmyra Bowling Center and participated in the Dutchman Tournaments. Joan could often be found reading Danielle Steel books, or completing puzzles.

She is survived by...

John W. Plessinger, Jr.

John W. Plessinger, Jr.

Oct 2, 2025

John W. Plessinger, Jr., 91, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Thursday, October 2, 2025. He was born November 23, 1933 to the late John W. Plessinger, Sr. and Gladys P. (Ciecierski) Plessinger. He is survived by his loving wife of over 72 years, Joyce R. (Wilkins) Plessinger.

John was a man devoted to...

Linda A. Sheddy

Linda A. Sheddy

Oct 1, 2025

Linda A. Sheddy, 84, of Palmyra passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Born June 16, 1941 in Hershey, she was the oldest daughter of the late Clemence W. and Clara (Terry) Cassel. Linda was the wife of J. David Sheddy for 62 years. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Linda was a graduate of Palmyra High School class of 1959....

Laurie A. Shuman

Laurie A. Shuman

Oct 1, 2025

Laurie Ann (Barnhart) Shuman, 73, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was born Thursday, July 17, 1952 in Sunbury to the last Kenneth and Pauline (Seabold) Barnhart. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Harry H. Shuman.

She was the proud owner and operator of Dallas’s Place, a cherished restaurant...

Victoria "Vicky" G. Meyer

Victoria "Vicky" G. Meyer

Sep 30, 2025

Victoria “Vicky,” “Vickie,” “Vic” G. Meyer, 85, of Canal Winchester, OH, formerly of Dillsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 30, 1940, to the late Clarence Jandzik and Betty (Wilkinson) Easterwood. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ammon “Dutch” J. Meyer, Jr.

Victoria graduated from...

S. Paul Schmuck

S. Paul Schmuck

Sep 29, 2025

S. Paul Schmuck, 82, of Elizabethtown passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Sidney G. and Ethel Mae (Buch) Schmuck. He was the loving husband of 58 years to Frances E. (Cooper) Schmuck.

Paul graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1960, and Franklin & Marshall College in 1964. He had...

Allen J. Baumbach

Allen J. Baumbach

Sep 28, 2025

Allen J. Baumbach, 87, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at home into his heavenly home and into the welcoming arms of his waiting Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was born November 2, 1937 to the late Carl V. Baumbach, Sr., and Audrey H. (Mathias) Baumbach. He was predeceased by his first wife, Charlotte R....

Scott Alan Miller

Scott Alan Miller

Sep 25, 2025

Scott Alan Miller, 60, of Grantville passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at home. Born on March 10, 1965 in Lebanon, he was the son of Patricia (Donten) Miller and the late Charles Miller. He was a devoted husband of 34 years to Stephanie (Ingram) Miller.

Scott was a movie buff and enjoyed time outdoors hunting and fishing. He had...

Walter B. Severs

Walter B. Severs

Sep 23, 2025

Dr. Walter B. Severs, 87, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.

He was pre-deceased by his wife Anne E. Daniels-Severs, Ph.D., and surviving are his daughters, Mary Sonnen (husband Tom), Jane Cordrey (husband Jim), and Katherine; sons Steven and William (wife Jessica), and granddaughter Elliana Grace; and a...

Gail M. McKinne

Gail M. McKinne

Sep 22, 2025

Gael McKinne passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Ralph and Minerva Thome, and her daughter, Maureen. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, and especially her husband of 57 years, Thomas, her two sons Casey (Carah) of Idaho and Kelly (Kathryn) of Mount Joy, her grandchildren Evelyn...

Judith Arlene Geyer

Judith Arlene Geyer

Sep 22, 2025

Judith Arlene Geyer, 89, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Alice L. (Badman) Resser, born June 7, 1936 in Ardmore, PA. She was the wife of Paul M. Geyer for 50 years, before divorcing in 2012.

Judith was a faithful member of the First Church of God,...

Larry K. Shick

Larry K. Shick

Sep 21, 2025

Larry K. Shick, 84, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Born in Leechburg, he was the son of the late William “Bill” and Dorothy (Knell) Shick, and devoted husband of 55 years to Cathellen “Cathy” (Tebo) Shick.

Larry lived a life defined by curiosity, service, and adventure. A proud U.S. Army veteran, he served in Korea as...

Virginia E. Halbleib

Virginia E. Halbleib

Sep 21, 2025

Virginia E. Halbleib, 85, of Palmyra passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Ruth (Frysinger) Bowers. She was the loving wife of 68 years to George Halbleib, Jr.

Virginia was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Elizabethtown. Her passion of baking and cooking lead her to...

Kenneth Filmore DeWees

Kenneth Filmore DeWees

Sep 21, 2025

Kenneth Filmore DeWees entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at his home on his horse farm in Fredericksburg, PA at the age of 88.

Born in Lebanon County, he was the son of the late Levi and Carrie (Gundrum) DeWees.

Affectionately known by friends as “The Outlaw”, Ken was a cowboy and proud owner of many special horses; enjoyed...