Obituary Listing

Jul 10, 2023

Nancy L. “Lulu” (Welsh) Emrich, 70, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born on Thursday, October 2, 1952 to the late Paul E. Welsh and Dorothy (Bretz) Mikan. She is predeceased by her loving husband since March 19, 2018, John “Jack” Harry Emrich.

Nancy...

Jul 9, 2023

Neil R. Servent, 71, of Lancaster, passed away at University of Maryland Medical Center on Sunday, July 9, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harry and Eleanor (Nicklaus) Servent. He will be missed by his loving wife of 45 years, Diane M. (Ziemba) Servent.

Neil spent his career...

Jul 8, 2023

Jeffrey L. Aungst, 65, of Elizabethtown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 8, 2023, after a brief hospitalization following an accident. He was born on October 1, 1957 to the late Hiram S. and Erma M. (Swope) Aungst. Jeff is survived by his beloved wife, Rose E. (Ziegler) Aungst, with whom...

Jul 8, 2023

Harry Costa Jr., age 80, of Marietta, (formerly of Forward Township), passed away at home on Saturday, July 8, 2023.  He was born October 20, 1942 to Harry and Sarah Costa, Glassport, PA.  Harry was preceded in death by his loving wife Wanda of 64 years.

Harry was a devoted brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He...

Jul 8, 2023

Dale Andrew Fantom, 65, of Marietta, PA entered Heaven on Saturday July 8, 2023.

He was a 1975 graduate of Donegal High School and a graduate of Mount Joy Vo-Tech.

He leaves behind his wife, Nancy L. (Erdman) Fantom, with whom he just celebrated 45 years of marriage, and sons, David A. and wife Jaime...

Jul 8, 2023

Glen N. Leib, 81, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Born Tuesday, February 3, 1942 in York County, he was the son of the late George and Verna (Wehler) Leib. He was married 52 years to Joanne M. (Bishop) Leib.

Glen was a 1960 graduate of Dover Area High School. He...

Jul 8, 2023

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Jul 8, 2023

Craig Alan Wallace, 57, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, July 8, 2023. He was born Tuesday, March 1, 1966 to Carl and Shirley (Custer) Wallace. He is survived by his loving wife, Vicky Lynn (Swisher) Wallace.

Craig was an avid hunter with a love for spending time at camp. In...

Jul 5, 2023

SFC (Ret) George Joseph Mootz, U.S. Army, 76, of Palmyra, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in the MS Hershey Medical Center.  He was born Wednesday, November 13, 1946 in Pottsville to the late George Robert and Helen Mary (Minnick) Mootz.  He is survived by his loving wife Susan E. Mootz.

He...

Jul 5, 2023

Dianna J. Borrell of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023 at the age of 78.  Born in Oberlin, Pennsylvania in 1944, Dianna was the daughter of the late Daniel & Anna S. (Enney) Webster.  She graduated from Central Dauphin High School in 1962 and began working in the Pennsylvania State Capitol for over 30 years.  She...

Jul 2, 2023

David Lee Hess, 56, of Mount Joy, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 at home. Born Thursday, June 8, 1967 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Leota Capp and Eugene Hess, Sr.

David was a crew leader with Melhorn Trucking in Mount Joy. He was an avid Civil War buff and enjoyed video...

Jul 1, 2023

William “Bill” C. Witman, 68, of Orefiled, PA passed away July 1, 2023. He was the son of the late Claude E. & Lois (Hartzel) Witman.

He spent his working career as a construction worker and later owned his own barbeque business. Bill loved his family and cherished spending time with all, especially his granddaughters. He was...

Jun 30, 2023

Michael P. Shepler, 43, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at home. Born Friday, January 18, 1980 in Lancaster, he was the son of Dianne S. Shepler of Elizabethtown.

Mike had been employed as a forklift operator for DHL. He was an avid Eagles fan and loved his dog, Remmy.

Surviving in...

Jun 29, 2023

Gretchen Rummel Brock, age 79, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on June 29, 2023. She was the wife of the late Barry L. Brock, who died in 2001. Born in York, she was the adopted daughter of the late Dr. Paul and Margaret Rummel. Raised in Lancaster, Gretchen graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1962. She...

Jun 28, 2023

Mary A. Murphy, 89, passed away peacefully at Masonic Villages, Elizabethtown on June 28, 2023.  She was under the loving care of the Evergreen (Hospice) staff.  Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Mumma.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Murphy, who passed away in 1987 and also her...

Jun 28, 2023

Marjorie “Margie” Lois Levins, 73, of New Jersey passed away June 28, 2023, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania after a brave health battle. She was the daughter of the late William R. and Lois (Mason) McFall.

After graduating from high school, she traveled through Europe with friends, raised a family, furthered her academic career, and worked as a labor...

Jun 26, 2023

Alfred “Al” Tyhurst Irvin III, 79, of Palmyra entered eternal life on June 26, 2023. He was the son of the late Alfred Tyhurst Irvin II and Vera (Coy) Irvin. He was the devoted husband to his wife, Joyce, for 54 years.

After graduating from Huntingdon High School, Al joined the State Police Academy where he then...

Jun 22, 2023

Laura C. Simmons Bish, 94, of Marietta, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Paramount Senior Living in Marietta. A life-long resident of Marietta, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Freda (Hauser) Walters. She was married 16 years to James W. Bish who passed away in November 1983. Her first husband,...

Jun 22, 2023

Austin F. “Buzz” Kraft, 86, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at the Hershey Medical Center. He was born Saturday, September 26, 1936 to the late Austin W. and Mary (Chermansky) Kraft. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Roberta M. (Cox) Kraft.

A proud Army Veteran, Austin was a...

Jun 21, 2023

Jerald Leo Garland, 85, of Elizabethtown. Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 21st, under remarkable care of the Fox Chase Center staff and with family by his side. Jerald was the son of the late Floyd Garland and Thelma Heckman. He was also married to Doris Groff for thirty six years.

Jerald was a devoted member of...