Obituary Listing

Nov 4, 2023

Steven T. Lancaster, 68, of Elizabethtown passed away on November 4, 2023. He was born July 30, 1955, to the late Frederick and Joan E (Witman) Lancaster.

After graduating from Elizabethtown High School, he spent his working career at Esbenshade Farms and John Cope's Corn. In his free time, he enjoyed going to his camp Twin Pines...

Nov 4, 2023

Lillian A. Hill, 75, of Marietta, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the home of her son Thomas. Born Monday, September 6, 1948 in White Plains, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Anna Marie (Fricke) Welsch.

Lillian had a passion and gift of creating.  Whether renovating multiple...

Nov 3, 2023

Walter Eugene Ocker, 58, of Newville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 3, 2023 at his residence.  He was born Saturday, April 17, 1965 in Carlisle to Mary Evelyn (Negley) Ocker of Newville and the late Samuel Jay Ocker.

He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1983 and worked for Fry’s Farm Fresh Eggs, Benny Randolf...

Oct 30, 2023

Ronald Bixler, 83, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023 at the Hershey Medical Center. He was born Saturday, August 17, 1940 to the late Guy and Anna (Wiest) Bixler. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sandra (Rosensteel) Bixler.

Ron was a graduate of Penn State University and went on...

Oct 28, 2023

Shirley A. McCoy, 78, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday October 28, 2023. She was born February 14, 1945, to the late Irvin & Elva (McNally) McCoy.

In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, playing video games, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her grandchildren: James Lane, Austin Lane, Kaleb Gadoua...

Oct 27, 2023

Deborah Eileen Cowan, 68, of Middletown passed away on Friday October 27, 2023. She was born September 15, 1955, to the late Lloyd H. & Mary Eileen (O’brien) Davis.

After graduating high school, Debbie spent most of her time raising her daughters, then eventually becoming a co/owner of Cowan Construction Inc. In her free time, she enjoyed...

Oct 27, 2023

Robert Showers, 90, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 27, 2023. He was born Saturday, January 28, 1933 to the late Albert and Helen (Fornwalt) Showers. He is predeceased by his loving wife since November 16, 2017, Betty Lou (Thompson) Showers.

Robert was a faithful member of the Hershey Free Church and taught...

Oct 24, 2023

Ronald Frederick Rhoade, 82, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center, Lebanon. He was born on April 4, 1941, to the late Walter H. and Beatrice M. (Clouser) Rhoade. He recently was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 61 years, Beota (Wilt) Rhoade, and brothers Robert W., William H....

Oct 23, 2023

Mollie I. Martin, 87, of Elizabethtown passed away on October 23, 2023, in Lebanon, PA. She was born March 9, 1936, to the late Charles and Cora (Klase) Spigelmeyer.

She is survived by her children: Linda Shank, Gloria Laubach (Charles), Brenda Hollinger, George Hummel (Tammy), William Hummel (Lucy) and Rick Hummel (Pam); 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren;...

Oct 21, 2023

Edward Thomas Strunk, 73, formerly of Stroudsburg, PA, passed away on October 21, 2023, in Carlisle, PA. He was born August 15, 1950, to the late George and Evelyn (Smith) Strunk.

Ed graduated from Stroudsburg High School in 1968 where he lettered in three sports and was later inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame at Stroudsburg...

Oct 15, 2023

Corey Sine, 43, went home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2023.  He was born on July 4, 1980.  He is survived by his wife Jill, whom he was married to for 18 years, and children Jacey and Jax.

Corey was a graduate of Donegal High School in 1998 and Pennsylvania State University in 2002....

Oct 15, 2023

Randy T. Peters, 69, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. He was born on Monday, November 2, 1953 to the late James D. and Marcella C. (Fink) Peters.

Randy was a 32nd degree mason, he was a member of Abraham C. Treichler Lodge #682, F&AM Elizabethtown. Most importantly...

Oct 13, 2023

Sheryl L. Mahan, 70, of Wrightsville, passed away Friday October 13, 2023. Born January 7, 1953, in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Johnson McKain and Jack McKain.

After graduating from Donegal High School in 1970 she furthered her academic career at Saint Joseph School of Nursing, where she received her degree as a...

Oct 12, 2023

Sylvia (Shuler) Byers, 89, of Palmyra, passed away on October 12, 2023, in Palmyra, PA. She was born Monday, October 1, 1934, to the late Chester E. and Laura Grace (Maderia) Shuler. She is predeceased by her loving husband since Decmeber 14, 2022, R. Lee Byers, whom she married on June 9, 1957, in Stone Church of the Brethren...

Oct 12, 2023

Steven C. Fasnacht, 62, of Mount Joy, passed away Thursday October 12, 2023. Born August 21, 1961, he was the son of the late Carl and Dorothy (Ristenbatt) Fasnacht.

After graduating from Hershey High School and Lincoln Technical School, he spent his working career as an automotive service advisor. In his free time, he enjoyed watching sports...

Oct 11, 2023

Pauline Alice Freeland, 93, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully Wednesday October 11, 2023. Born July 31, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Grace (Gorsuch) Watson.

After graduating high school, she spent her working career doing administrative duties. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children: Kathleen...

Oct 11, 2023

J. Bradley Longenecker passed away October 11 at his home in Bainbridge, PA. He was born in Livonia, Michigan, October 7, 1969. He was the son of John L. and Patricia J. Longenecker. He graduated from Elizabethtown High School, class of 1988, and earned a BS degree from Delaware Valley College in 1982. For over twenty- five years, he...

Oct 9, 2023

Beota Yvonne (Wilt) Rhoade, 79, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. She was born on Sunday, October 24, 1943, to the late John A. and Beota M. (Horst) Wilt. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Ronald F. Rhoade.

In addition to her husband,...

Oct 9, 2023

Winfield S. Randler, Jr., 72, of Mount Joy, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Monday, October 9, 2023. He was born Monday, January 22, 1951 to the late Winfield S. Randler, Sr. and Dorothy M. (Nentwig) Randler. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Mary Lou (Risser) Randler.

Winfield...

Oct 7, 2023

Richard D. Parmer, known to most as “Dick”, passed away peacefully at his home in Annville, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Born Tuesday, March 16, 1948 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert and Caroline (McComsey) Parmer. He was married to the love of his life, Sally A. (Barnhart) Parmer, for 53...