Obituary Listing

Joseph E. Puckhaber

Aug 16, 2023

Joseph E. Puckhaber, 81, of Elizabethtown, passed away at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 11, 1942, to the John and Josephine (Hahn) Puckhaber.

After graduating high school Joseph furthered his career by going to school for his Bachelor's degree in microbiology. During this time, he worked at a bakery to help him get through...

Sandra D. "Sandy" Boyland

Aug 13, 2023

Sandra D. “Sandy” Boyland, 79, of Mountville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Born in Marietta, PA she was the daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy (Snyder) Boyland.

Sandy retired from 33 years of employment with Wyeth Laboratories, where she felt she had the opportunity to make a...

Eric Andrew Blauch

Aug 12, 2023

Eric Andrew Blauch, 49, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home.  He was born Thursday, February 14, 1974 in Reading to Lynn E. and Cynthia (Kline) Blauch of Palmyra.  He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Jaime (Nodge) Blauch.

Eric graduated from Palmyra Area High School in 1992...

Charles E. Lawrence

Aug 10, 2023

Charles E. Lawrence, Sr.

Chuck Lawrence, 69, of Bainbridge, died unexpectedly at his home on August 10th. He leaves behind his wife, Gayle (Mehler) Lawrence, to whom he was married for 48 years; a son, Charles Lawrence Jr. (Jody); and a brother, John Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Catherine (Musser) Lawrence,...

Daniel Lee Kearns

Aug 8, 2023

Daniel Lee Kearns, 39, originally from Hershey, PA, but in recent years living abroad, passed away August 8, 2023. He was the much loved son of Joseph and Barbara Kearns of Hershey, PA.

Daniel was always an excellent student and voracious reader. He loved music, playing the piano and guitar. He travelled extensively overseas and across the...

Robert Lee Thrush

Aug 8, 2023

Robert Lee Thrush, 74, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Thornwald Home, Carlisle.  He was born Sunday, August 29, 1948 in Carlisle to the late Harold K. and Janet L. (Richwine) Thrush.

Bob graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1968 and honorably served in the US Army in Vietnam.  He served as a...

Donna R. (Becker) Harclerode

Aug 6, 2023

Donna R. Harclerode, 75, of Rheems, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Wednesday, July 7, 1948 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Ruth E. (Sipling) Becker.

Donna lived a unique life full of both happiness and heartache. In April she was proud to celebrate 31...

Teresa B. (Hatton) Vargo

Aug 6, 2023

Teresa B. (Hatton) Vargo, 88, of Elizabethtown formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday August 6, 2023. Born January 11, 1935, in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Delguercio) Hatton. She was married to and preceded in death by James Vargo.

After graduating John W. Hallahan High School for Girls, she spent...

Harry P. Simione

Aug 6, 2023

Harry P. Simione, 84, of Mount Joy, passed away on Sunday August 6, 2023, at Brethren Village in Lititz. Born December 5, 1938, in Bainbridge he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (McLane) Simione. He was married to Bonita L. (Nauman) Simione.

A 1955 graduate of the last class in Bainbridge School, Harry joined...

Ethel E. (Chapman) Higgins

Aug 4, 2023

Ethel Elizabeth (Chapman) Higgins, 96, of Masonic Village Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4th surrounded by her family. Known and loved by many as "Tootsie" she was born in Lancaster on December 14th, 1926 to the late William (Olweiler)and Ethel (Hocker) Chapman.

She was an Elizabethtown girl, who grew up on Bainbridge Street and remembered...

Margaret "Penny" Beth (Millington) Lewis

Aug 3, 2023

Margaret “Penny” Lewis passed away August 3, 2023 at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. She was 82.

Born July 18, 1941 to Henry Sheldon Millington and Margaret Jones Millington, Penny was a resident of Palmyra and Elizabethtown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Lewis Sr. She is survived by three children, Warren Jr. (Terry) of...

Ralph E. Clark

Aug 1, 2023

Ralph Eugene Clark, 71, of Palmyra passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Born February 6, 1952, in Hershey, he was the son of the late Earl and Orpha (Nye) Clark.

After graduating high school, he started his working career as a maintenance supervisor at Hershey.

He is survived by his children: Casey Clark and wife...

Patsy A. (Jorich) Burkett

Jul 30, 2023

Patsy A. Burkett, 90, of Elizabethtown, was called Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday July 30, 2023. Born April 5, 1933, in Steelton, she was the daughter of the late Dushan and Sophia (Boris) Jorich. She was married to the late George H. Burkett for over 65 years.

After graduating high school, she...

Rose Ann (Chestnut) Turnbaugh

Jul 28, 2023

All services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Roger A. Carpenter

Jul 28, 2023

Roger A. Carpenter, 86, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Hershey Medical Center. He was born Sunday, January 24, 1937 to the late Roger and Beulah E. (Shaeffer) Carpenter. He is survived by his loving wife, of 68 years, Anna R. (Barnhart) Carpenter.

Roger was a man with many passions, in the...

Alvin E. Wolgemuth

Jul 26, 2023

Alvin E. Wolgemuth, 84, of Orangeville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Milton. He was born Tuesday, July 4, 1939 to the late Eli and Almeda (Engle) Wolgemuth.

Alvin was a proud Army Veteran who served in Germany. Most importantly he was a loving father, brother, and friend....

Garry M. Fretz

Jul 23, 2023

Garry M. Fretz, 64, of Palmyra, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Marcus and Beverly Jean (Foster) Fretz.

Garry studied Distributive Education at Dauphin County Technical School, graduating in 1978. In his younger years he enjoyed dirt track racing. He was happiest when...

Frank Peter Garafola

Jul 21, 2023

Frank P. Garafola, 90, passed away peacefully Friday, July 21, 2023, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA. Born December 12, 1932 at Beth Israel Hospital, NY.  He was the son of the late Frank and Lucy (Leone) Garafola. He was married to the late Adrienne V. Garafola (Riehl) for 61 wonderful years. Frank was a US Navy veteran having served...

Donald E. Bierly

Jul 19, 2023

A viewing will be held from 11:00-12:00 PM at Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home. 130 North Market Street Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.finkenbinderfamily.com

Arrangements entrusted to Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home.

Evelyn Grace (Lentz) Frantz

Jul 18, 2023

Evelyn Grace Frantz, age 96, entered the presence of the Lord and was reunited with her husband Jay on Tuesday morning, July 18, 2023.  Her final day of life on earth included some favorite activities: playing Scrabble, singing hymns, watching “I Love Lucy” and “Little House on the Prairie”, and talking to Georgie (the cat).

On October...