Obituary Listing

Jan 20, 2024

Full obituary and service details will be published upon completion.

Jan 18, 2024

Rev. Dr. Paul J. Gerhart, 95, of Wernersville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, Wernersville. He was born on Thursday, April 26, 1928 to the late Paul A. and Emma (Gerberich) Gerhart. He is predeceased by his first wife, Mary Jane “Kitty” (Dugan) Gerhart and he is survived by wife, Ruth...

Jan 17, 2024

Julian A. Richter, 71, of Elizabethtown, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Masonic Village after a battle with cancer. He was the husband of Cynthia (Lewis) Richter for 47 years.

Julian graduated from Central High School in Philadelphia and earned a B.A. in Journalism at Temple University. He moved to Elizabethtown to become a journalist for the...

Jan 17, 2024

Roland J. Martel, 68, of Hershey passed away on Wednesday January 17, 2024. He was born May 31, 1955, to Joseph Andre Gerard Martel and the late Kathleen Maryjane (Saucier) Martel.

After obtaining a high school degree he went to serve his country with the United States Army in Dessert Storm. While in the service he went...

Jan 16, 2024

Orpha L. Wagner, 91, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Paramount Senior Living in Maytown. Born Monday, March 14, 1932 in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Edna (Herr) Alleman. She was married 67 years to Ralph M. Wagner, Sr. who passed away February 3, 2022.

Orpha was...

Jan 14, 2024

Chester H. Shon, age 82, of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 14, 2024.

Chet was born on July 7, 1941 to the late Chester and Helen (Denzel) Shon. He attended Bloomfield Tech before he started his career as a Newark, New Jersey police officer, where he honorably served the community for 30 years.

In...

Jan 12, 2024

Michelle L. Johnson (Orner), 55, of Mechanicsburg passed away on Friday January 12, 2024. She was born September 24, 1968, to the late Billy L. Sr. and Sandra L. (Scheetz) Orner.

After completing high school, she obtained her CDL and became a truck driver which was a job she was very proud of.

In her...

Jan 12, 2024

Lois M. (Hill) Pollash, 97, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at the Masonic Village on Friday, January 12, 2024. She was born on Friday, April 16, 1926 to the late Walter B. and Ruth Pearl (Brown) Hill. She is predeceased by her husband, George Fortune Pollash since 2005 after 59 years of marriage.

She is survived by...

Jan 9, 2024

Susan D. Doremus, 60, of Hummelstown, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was born Monday, June 24, 1963 in Wilmington, Delaware.

Sue-Z-Q spent her childhood living in Levittown, PA, Middletown, PA, & Hollywood, Florida, and ultimately graduated from State College High School in PA. She completed her Associate’s Degree from Elizabethtown College....

Jan 9, 2024

Todd Alan Harshman, 55, of Leola, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Born Friday, May 24, 1968 in LaPorte, Indiana, he was the son of Jack Harshman and the late Pamela (Miser) Harshman.

Todd was a 1986 graduate of New Prairie High School. He attended Taylor University, then enlisted in the US Navy, serving from 1987-1992....

Jan 9, 2024

Service information and obituary will be posted when complete.

Jan 9, 2024

Philip C. Ober, 70, of Elizabethtown, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Born Saturday, February 14, 1953 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harold and Polly (Brosey) Ober. He was married 44 years to Lois M. (Halbleib) Ober.

Phil was a 1971 graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School and also trained...

Jan 9, 2024

Gay F. Morris (Heisey), 76, of Mount Joy passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, on Tuesday January 9, 2024. She was born April 27, 1947, to the late Glen and Fay (Landvater) Heisey.

After graduating from Donegal High School, she started her life as a home maker and took care of her...

Jan 6, 2024

John L. Longenecker passed away January 6 at his home, Berry Patch Farm, Elizabethtown, PA. Born in Harrisburg, October 1, 1938, he was the son of John B. and Helen Longenecker. He graduated from Elizabethtown High School, class of 1956 and earned BS and MS degrees from the University of Michigan. He was a United States Air Force veteran....

2024

Angeline J. Kohlweiler, 81, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Thursday, March, 19, 1942 in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Pearl (DiMaggio) Galuppo. She was married over 58 years to George H. Kohlweiler, Jr.

Angeline was retired from Elizabethtown College where she...

Jan 1, 2024

Janet M. (Logan) Landvater, 76, of Hershey passed away peacefully at home, Monday January 1, 2024. She was born January 17, 1947, to the late William R. and Isabelle (Kirland) Logan.

After obtaining her high school degree, Janet trained to be a beautician. She later opened her own shop, Landvater’s House of Styles, which she operated for...

Dec 31, 2023

Joanne M. Keck, 88, of Elizabethtown, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the Lancaster General Hospital. She went peacefully while being surrounded by her family. She was born on Sunday, May 5, 1935 in Maytown, PA to the late Abram D. and Verna M. (Felker) Sload. She is now reunited in heaven...

Dec 26, 2023

Lorraine F. (Geib) Patterson, 85, of Palmyra passed away December 26, 2023, at Londonderry Village. Lorraine was born August 26, 1938, in Campbelltown, a daughter of the late Paul W. and Luella (Spitler) Geib.

Lorraine was a graduate of Hershey High School class of 1956. During her high school years, she was a “carhop” and “soda Jerk”...

Dec 25, 2023

Marissa Christine Stough, 20, of Lebanon, formerly of Palmyra, was tragically lost from our world on Monday, Christmas Day 2023 as a result of an automobile accident.  She was born in York, PA to Marcy C. Stough of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Palmyra, on Tuesday, June 17, 2003.

She graduated from Palmyra Area High School in 2021...

Dec 25, 2023

Verna A. (Stauffer) Haldeman, 81, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on December 25th at Paramount Senior Living in Maytown.

Verna was retired from Hershey medical Center since 1995. After retirement, she worked at Elizabethtown Area School District through June 2012. Prior to that, she worked at the PA State Hospital for Crippled Children in Elizabethtown and the...