Obituary Listing

Dec 7, 2023

Edward Thomas Doherty, 50, passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family on December 7, 2023. He was born on March 20, 1973 in Suffren, NY. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward A. Doherty. He is a graduate of Miniskink Valley HS in Orange County NY. He received his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business from...

Dec 7, 2023

Rebecca Jane (Peiffer) Wallace, 87, of Palmyra passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023.  She was born in Mount Aetna on December 28, 1935, to the late Robert H. and Lizzie A. (Gingrich) Peiffer.

After graduating high school, she worked in several different factories (she liked factory work), while raising her 4 children.  She ended her working...

Dec 3, 2023

Gerald E. Hamme, 91, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Paramount Senior Living in Maytown. Born Tuesday, February 29, 1932 in Abbottstown, he was the son of the late Guy C. and Ada Ione (Hoke) Hamme. He was married 22 years to Phyllis J. (Robbins) Hamme.

Jerry was a 1950 graduate of...

Dec 2, 2023

Michael G. Shaffer, 76, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away unexpectedly at home and departed to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Born in Brookville, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Grace (Postlethwaite) Shaffer. He was the devoted husband of Donna R. (Porter) Shaffer for 48 years.

Mike was a...

Dec 1, 2023

Kenneth Owen Waltman, 57, of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023 at UPMC Harrisburg. Born Friday, September 23, 1966 in Tacoma, WA, he was the son of Elizabeth (Horst) Waltman of Quarryville and the late Wayne Waltman. He was married 32 years to Kathy A. (Bleacher) Waltman.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend...

Nov 29, 2023

Eric Alan Wiest, 59, of Hegins, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 .  He lived graciously and courageously in many ways, by inspiring and teaching us, he won his battle in very important ways.   He was born on Thursday, January 16, 1964 to Claus M. and Joanna (Troutman) Wiest. He is survived...

Nov 27, 2023

Gene P. Foltin, 77, of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born Wednesday, January 9, 1946 to the late Alexander G. and June E. (Watson) Foltin.

He is survived by his children: Lisa Blauch and Eric Foltin; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services will be private at the convenience of...

Nov 27, 2023

Shirley A. Cobaugh, 88, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Friday, May 10, 1935 in Calvin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Hayes and E. Pauline (Cornelius) Querry. She was married 68 years to Charles Melvin Cobaugh.

Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Captain Jack High...

Nov 24, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” L. (Gamble) Weleski 69, of Elizabethtown, passed peacefully at home on November 24th, 2023 after a brief illness. Born May 20th, 1954 in Butler, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Mark Gamble and Theresa (Russo) Gamble. She was the proud wife of the late Dennis M. Weleski who proceeded her in death on April 30th,...

Nov 24, 2023

David Russell Dugan of Harrisburg passed away suddenly on November 24, 2023 at the age of 78. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Diane Marie (Panzarello) Dugan also of Harrisburg, and his children Elizabeth (Liz) Wilber and husband Michael of Washougal, WA, David R. Dugan II and wife Nicole of Palmyra, Laura Dugan of Harrisburg,...

Nov 17, 2023

Susan Jane (Horting) Young, 76, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 17, 2023 at her vacation home in Venice, FL.  She was born Thursday, January 16, 1947 in Harrisburg to the late Charles R. and Kathryn P. (Boyer) Horting.  She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Gary Alan Young.

Susan was a...

Nov 15, 2023

Richard Kenneth Heverling, 93, of Palmyra, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born Sunday, July 13, 1930 in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Spayd) Heverling. He was married 57 years to Gloria A. (Ranieri) Heverling who passed away May...

Nov 15, 2023

Gloria Jean Weirich Milspaw passed on November 15, 2023. She was 101 years old.  She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, an excellent musician, an artist, beautiful, personable, articulate, and thoughtful. She was born on North Union Street in Middletown on February 27, 1922, to James and Louella (Cleland) Weirich. She also passed while living on North Union Street....

Nov 14, 2023

Carol V. Deshong, 81, of Elizabethtown passed away on Tuesday November 14, 2023. She was born December 23, 1941, to the late Edward and Francis (Englehardt) Stephens.

After graduating high school, she furthered her education at Messiah College where she obtained her bachelor’s degree. She then spent working career as an elementary school teacher. In her free...

Nov 14, 2023

Reverend Vaughn C. Glover, Jr., 71, of Mount Joy, formerly of Binghamton, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Luther Acres in Lititz. Born Thursday, September 18, 1952 in Susquehanna Twp., PA, he was the son of the late Vaughn C., Sr. and Marion (Kuhn) Glover. He was married 22 years to Rev....

Nov 13, 2023

Larry Morris Shertzer 81, of Lebanon passed away peacefully Saturday November 11, 2023 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.  Born in Hershey, PA October 6, 1942 to the late Robert and Ferne (Gingrich) Shertzer.  He was preceded in death by His wife Mary Ann (Mesaris) Shertzer in January 2023 to whom he was married to for just over 51...

Nov 13, 2023

Xiao Li Hou, 53, of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the Hershey Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Tuesday, April 21, 1970 in Zigong, China to the late Yizhong Hou and Suhua Wen. She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Miao Peng.

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Nov 12, 2023

Sara “Sally” Elizabeth Stultz, 83, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 12, 2023. She was born on Thursday, May 7, 1940 to the late Franklin Paul and Elizabeth G. Stultz.

Sally was a teacher who spent most of her career in San Piego, CA. She also taught in New Jersey, Colorado, Connecticut and...

Nov 11, 2023

Carl M. Schott, 78, of Elizabethtown and formerly of St. Albans, West Virginia, passed away on November 11, 2023. He was born January 27, 1945, to the late Carl W. and Nelma (Jarrell) Schott.

After graduating in 1963 from St. Albans high school in West Virginia Carl joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in England...

Nov 11, 2023

Gerry R. Daniels, 81, of Palmyra, passed away at home on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was born on Wednesday, April 8, 1942 to the late Guy O. Daniels, Sr., and Kathryn E. (Long) Daniels and was raised in the Bachmanville area. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, DeeAnn E. (Weibly) Daniels.

Gerry...