Obituary Listing

Dr. Stephen E. Williams

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....

Rita Mary Martin

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...

Rev. Emory Beggs Billingsley

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...

Tyler M. Else

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...

Robert L. Royer

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...

Marvin "Butch" H. Espenshade

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...

Joseph L. Geesey Jr.

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,...

John W. Myers, Sr.

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...

Earl J. Gibson, Sr.

Mar 9, 2024

Earl J. Gibson, Sr., 90, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home. He was born Sunday, September 10, 1933 to the late Clarence and Ressie (Lawhorn) Gibson. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Winifred L. (Rhoads) Gibson.

Earl was a member of the Lebanon Optimist Club, and a proud union worker for the International Operating Engineers...

James Franklin Keiner

Mar 7, 2024

James F. Keiner, 77, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side. He was born on Saturday, August 24, 1946 to the late Paul F. and Elsie (Rinehimer) Keiner. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol B. (Jones) Keiner.

James was a proud Army Veteran. More than anything he was a loving...

Phyllis R. (Rhodes) Beahm

Mar 6, 2024

Phyllis (Rhodes) Beahm, 91, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born on Sunday, April 24, 1932 to the late Hunter and Frances (Simmers) Rhodes. She is predeceased by her loving husband since November of 2005, Lyle Beahm, Jr.

Phyllis more than anything enjoyed hosting...

Arlene K. (Myers) Brubaker

Mar 4, 2024

Arlene K. Brubaker, 97, of Londonderry Village, Palmyra, PA, went to heaven on Monday, March 4, 2024.  She was born on April 15, 1926 in Lebanon County the first of eight children born to the late Benjamin B. and Fanny (Kreider) Myers. She is predeceased by her loving husband J. Harold Brubaker, since April 2006. They lived on a...

William R. Cook

Mar 3, 2024

William R. Cook, 95, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Londonderry Village. Born Friday, May 18, 1928 in Lehighton, PA, he was the son of the late Walter and Carrie (Sandel) Cook. He was married almost 60 years to Nancy E. (Bukosky) Cook who passed away in October 2021.

Bill was a...

Richard Maurice Etter, Jr.

Mar 2, 2024

Richard Maurice Etter, Jr., 71, of Carlisle passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.  He was born Saturday, August 23, 1952 in Harrisburg to the late Richard Maurice Etter, Sr. and Gladys Ruth (McGraw) Etter.

He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1970 and began his professional HVAC career...

James "Larry" Dye

Feb 29, 2024

James “Larry” Dye, 76, of Palmyra, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Hershey Medical Center. He was born September 16, 1947, in Washington, DC to the late Howard and Hazel (Sizemore) Dye.

In his free time, he thoroughly enjoyed doing Civil War reenactments which he had done since the early 70’s. He was an avid...

Pamela Tipton

Feb 28, 2024

Pamela Tipton, 52, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly at home alone in her bedroom. She was born March 17, 1972 in Charlotte, NC.

She is survived by her twins: Kellee and Karlee; brother; parents; and step- parents.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Lawrence J. Degraff

Feb 28, 2024

Lawrence J. DeGraff, 81, known affectionately as Larry, passed away at his Palmyra residence on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Born on September 12, 1942, to the late Lawrence E. and Yvonne (Dusablon) DeGraff, he is survived by his devoted wife, Sandra L. (Soutiere) DeGraff.

Growing up in the Old North End of Burlington, VT, Larry spent over...

Ralph P. Miller

Feb 25, 2024

Ralph P. Miller, 90, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born the son of the late Clarence and Lilly (Van-Blargan) Miller.

Ralph graduated high school and furthered his academic career obtaining a BSEE from Penn State University where he participated in ROTC. Following graduation, he served in the USAF at a radar...

John R. Grimm

Feb 21, 2024

John R. Grimm, 89, of Hershey, passed away at Masonic Village on February 21, 2024. He was born on August 14, 1934 in Lancaster, PA to the late Elwood S. and Mary E. (Rieker) Grimm.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley, with whom he would have celebrated 64 years of marriage on June 10. He is...

Charles T. Conard

Feb 20, 2024

Charles T. Conard, 79, of Manheim, formerly of Wilmington, DE, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Tuesday, September 19, 1944 in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late William F. and E. Catherine (Faldon) Conard. He was married 59 years to Juliet C. (Marchegiani) Conard....