Obituary Listing

Jul 17, 2023

Lois M. Harbold, 95, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Monday July 17, 2023.

She is the daughter of the late William Ford and Ruth S. (Stehman) Kern.

After graduating she was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother working beside her husband on the family farm. Her work experience was in customer service at Laudermilch...

Jul 16, 2023

John C. Buckley Sr, 75, of Middletown PA, passed away peacefully at Hampden Hospital in Enola surrounded by family on 7/16/2023.  Born in Chester County, he was one of five children of Walter and Milly Buckley.  Survived by John (son), Steve (son), and Noah (grandson).

John Graduated from Nether Providence High School class of 1967 before starting...

Jul 15, 2023

Monnie Ann Heisey, 80, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Emerald Care, Elizabethtown. Monnie was the daughter of the late Jacob and Dorothy Buzzendore. She was predeceased by her husband James P. Heisey, Sr.

Monnie is survived by her daughter, Wendy Engle (Ken); step-sons: James Heisey, Jr. (Wendy) and Tony Heisey (Kelly);...

Jul 13, 2023

Joan Mentzer Gibble, age 98, of Mt. Gretna PA, formerly of Ephrata, passed away on July 13, 2023 at Spang Crest Nursing Home, Lebanon. She was the daughter of the late John Mentzer and Maude (Weidman) Mentzer and the wife of Phares Gibble who passed away on 1998.

She was a 1942 graduate of Ephrata High School...

Jul 11, 2023

Brian “Boat” Saylor, 42, of Elizabethtown, passed away July 11, 2023.  He was born July 24, 1980, to Irvin and Teresa (Johnson) Saylor.

After attending Elizabethtown High School Brian started a career at the M&M Mars company where he did the fill line. In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting or going on a...

Jul 10, 2023

Catherine Warren, 69, of Highspire, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born November 12, 1953 to the late Charles and Matilda (Norwood) Pattengale. She is predeceased by her loving husband James Warren.

Catherine biggest love was her love for the Lord. She raised her children to know and...

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...