Obituary Listing

Sep 24, 2023

Paul R. Spangler, Sr., 87, formerly of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Newport Meadows in Christiana. Born Wednesday, September 22, 1936 in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Harry and Julia (Winegarden) Spangler. He was married 64 years to Gloria F. (Eshleman) Spangler who passed away in June 2020.

Paul...

Sep 23, 2023

Natale Vincent Tacchino III, also known as Poppy, passed away on September 23, 2023, in Tremont, PA. He was born on May 28, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA. Nat was a beloved father and grandfather leaving behind cherished memories. Poppy had a quick mind and was known for his unmatched wit, sense of humor, and a penchant for obscure facts. ...

Sep 21, 2023

Howard “Bud” G. Newton, Jr., 90, of Palmyra, formerly of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy, PA. Born Wednesday, February 22, 1933 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Howard G., Sr. and Catherine (Leary) Newton. He was married 43 years to Patricia A. (Lazurick) Newton who...

Sep 18, 2023

Harvey L. Winters, 68 of Bossler Road, Elizabethtown, PA passed away Monday, September 18th, unexpectedly at his home. He was the loving husband of Kathryn J. Smith Winters, and they celebrated 49 years of marriage in July. Born in Elizabethtown Harvey was the son of the late LeeRoy and Elsie Frysinger Winters.

Harvey was a 1972 graduate...

Sep 16, 2023

Christine F. Smith, 94 of Annville, passed away Saturday September 16, 2023. Born May 26, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Franklin D. and Emma J. (Winters) Unger.

After graduating high school, she spent her working career as a supervisor for 21 years at the Lebanon County Workshop. After retiring in 1991 she became very...

Sep 16, 2023

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Sep 15, 2023

Daniel Austin Beachley, at the young age of 27, unexpectedly passed away on Friday September 15, 2023. Born to parents Denise and Thomas Beachley. After achieving his diploma, he took an interest in the simple pleasures life. He always took a liking to anything outdoors. Along with captivating the hearts of family and friends. He is survived by his...

Sep 12, 2023

Clarence Miller Nissley, 87, of Winona Lake, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He was a longtime resident of Martinsburg, WV and Elizabethtown, PA. He was born on May 15, 1936, in Elizabethtown, son of the late Lloyd and Ella (Miller) Nissley. On July 26, 1960, he was married in Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania to the lovely Anna...

Sep 8, 2023

John Robert Eyer, 89, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Londonderry Village, Palmyra, Pennsylvania.  Born Tuesday, December 5, 1933, at home in Elizabethtown, PA, he was the son of the late Earl and Sue (Good) Eyer. John’s life was dedicated to selfless, peace-loving service instilled in him throughout his childhood with a deep connection...

Sep 8, 2023

Harold A. Hardy, Jr., 95, of Elizabethtown, died on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. Born in Lowell, MA to the late Harold Hardy, Sr., and Helen (Tuttle) Hardy.

Harold grew up in Lowell, MA and graduating from Lowell High in 1945. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Lowell and...

Sep 8, 2023

Patricia Kurtz, 77, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023. She was born Saturday, March 9, 1946 to the late Charles and Dorothy (Deffenbaugh) Berry.

Patty attended Elizabethtown School. Most recently she would enjoy doing puzzles in her spare time. More than anything she was a loving daughter and friend.

Services will...

Sep 7, 2023

Heather Noelle Dorson Knaggs, 44, of Essex, MD, formally of Hershey, PA., joined her son Maddox and daughter, Kennedy in heaven on September 7th, 2023.

Heather was born on November 7th, 1978, to David Dorson and Vicki Zlater Dorson in Turnersville, NJ.  Soon after she was born, her family moved to Hershey PA., and Heather graduated from...

Sep 7, 2023

Danny W. Shifflett, 65, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at home. Born Thursday, April 24, 1958 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry and Kathryn (Yocum) Shifflett. He was married 45 years to Jaylene (Eckinger) Shifflett.

Danny had been employed at Grinnell, Chemtron and DAS....

Sep 6, 2023

Philip J. Mattrick, 70 of Elizabethtown, passed away Wednesday September 6, 2023. Born July 12, 1953, in Barnsley, England, he was the son of the late James and Mary Mattrick.

After graduating high school, he spent his working career as a truck driver. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with family, cooking and going to...

Sep 4, 2023

Janet I. Waser, of Lancaster, passed away Monday September 4, 2023. Born May 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Irene E. (Kauffman) Hess. Janet graduated from Hempfield High School in 1954 and married John F. Waser in May of 1957. They settled in Elizabethtown, where they raised their two children and where Janet...

Sep 3, 2023

James “Jim” Albert Germak, 72, of Elizabethtown, Pa, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Born October 5, 1950, in Harrisburg, Pa, he was the son of the late Andrew Giermak and Elsie (Marinchock) Giermak of Middletown, Pa.

From an early age, Jim wanted to be a truck driver and started his trucking career at the age...

Sep 3, 2023

Jo Ann Gurian, 81, of Palmyra, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 3, 2023. Jo Ann Gurian was born on April 29, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, to Janice and Robert Zuckerman. Three years later, a sister, Barbara, arrived to round out the family. Not long after graduation from High School, Jo was married.

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Aug 30, 2023

Mary Ann (Hlavaty) Cerisini, 82, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the UPMC Harrisburg Hospital, with family by her side. She was born on Monday, July 28, 1941 to the late Frank J. Hlavaty and Mary A. (Milovich) Rittle. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Paul Joseph Ceresini, since July 17, 2017.

Aug 29, 2023

Jeffrey C. Myers, 69, a lifelong resident of Elizabethtown, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Cooper Medical Center in Camden, New Jersey. Born in Lancaster, he is the son of the late J. Richard and Helen B. (Resko) Myers. He will be missed by his loving wife of 46 years, Valerie (Rovito) Myers.

Aug 29, 2023

Marvin “Marv” L. Weaver, son of Elvin R. and Pearl S. Weaver, born June 11, 1947, passed away Tuesday evening at home with his loving family. Marv was born in Lancaster, PA and graduated from Elizabethtown High School, Class of 1965. After high school, he went to Denver, Colorado to serve in the selective service system during the Vietnam...