Obituary Listing

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...

Jun 21, 2023

Suzanne (Evans) Carroll, 88, of Palmyra, she was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Londonderry Village, Palmyra, PA. She was born in Gloucester, MA on Friday, October 26, 1934 to the late John and Vera (Knickle) Evans. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Robert Charles Carroll on February 28, 2016....

Jun 20, 2023

Michael J. Bell, 78, of Elizabethtown passed away June 20, 2023, at home with his loving family. He was the son of the late Thomas F. and Marie (Williams) Bell. He was the loving husband of Dawn Bell.

After graduating from Cedar Cliff High School Michael spent his working career as a Produce and Shop Manager. In...

Jun 19, 2023

Freda P. Andreadis, 78, of Mount Joy, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at home. Born Sunday, September 10, 1944 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William Leo and Grace Ann (Garcia) Salzman. Freda graduated from Hempfield High School in 1963 and Lancaster City School of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1965. She...

Jun 16, 2023

Frederick Fleck Kepner, 97, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Evergreen Hospice at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.  Born March 18, 1926, in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Harry A. Kepner and Miriam (Fleck) Kepner.  He was married to Marjorie (Hutchison) Kepner for 68 years before her passing in 2020.

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Jun 15, 2023

Barbara Louise (Wilson) Hoover, 61, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.  She was born Wednesday, August 30, 1961 in Hershey to the late William and Joanne (Hand) Wilson.  She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Scott Alan Hoover.

She spent her life dedicated to...

Jun 15, 2023

Robert Henry Best, 79, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Sunday, September 19, 1943 in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late Henry W. and Romaine E. (Ream) Best. He was married 61 years to Sara Jane (Baker) Best.

Bob was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethtown High School....

Jun 14, 2023

Annamarie Ventruella, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her husband: John Venturella; four children, Annalouise Venturella, Dan Venturella and wife Elizabeth, Elyse Hibbs and husband Josh, and Monica Venturella; two grandchildren, Isabella Elyse Hibbs and Vee Cosimo Venturella; and her dog, Chloe....

Jun 13, 2023

Lynette E. Waller, Elizabethtown:  June 13 2023, formerly of Hershey.  Born June 16, 1933 in Allentown.  Predeceased by parents Miriam and Raymond Waller, and sister Jeanne (Richard) Hoerner.  Loving aunt of Susan (Clayton) Cloen, Kerry (Rick) Bovenzi, and Jo (Don) Kiefer.   Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

Graduated Lebanon Valley College in...

Jun 9, 2023

Carol Elizabeth Farmer, 79, moved into Heaven on Friday, June 9th, 2023. She was born the last of seven girls to Alta (Hostetter) Zook. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, David L. Farmer.

Carol was born in Belleville, PA, and graduated from Elizabethtown Area High School. She began her career as...

Jun 8, 2023

Doris Mae Zellers, 70, of Palmyra, passed away on Thursday, June 8,2023 at home. Born Friday, October 24, 1952 in Derry Twp., she was the daughter of the late Rodney and Beatrice (Shorts) Zellers.

Doris was a 1970 graduate of Palmyra High School and a 1973 graduate of Grandview Hospital School of Nursing. She enjoyed traveling abroad...

Jun 8, 2023

Robert S. Spencer, 73, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born Saturday, March 11, 1950 to the late William S. and Emma Jean (LaRue) Spencer.

Bob enjoyed attending church and playing bingo. More than anything he was a loving brother, uncle, and friend.

He is survived by his sister-in-law:...

Jun 8, 2023

Joseph B. Haake, 82, of Elizabethtown, PA passed away Thursday June 8, 2023. Born April 20, 1941, in Columbia, PA, he was the son of the late Franklin & Clara (Poole) Haake.

After graduating from Columbia High School in 1959, he spent his working career as a Plant Manager for AMP/Tycho. In his free time, he enjoyed...

Jun 6, 2023

Barbara Carter, 83, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was born Monday, February 5, 1940 to the late Woodrow W. and Rosie Lee (Griffin) Carter.

Barb is survived by her sister niece, Nancy Howden. She is predeceased by her siblings; sister Peggy Bochkay and brother Grady Carter.

Burial will be...

Jun 6, 2023

Velma A. (Smith) Grimes, 84, of Hummelstown, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was born Thursday, August 4, 1938 to the late Walter and Mary Smith. She was predeceased by her loving husband Simon A. Grimes, Jr.

Velma loved to spend time with her family, she enjoyed beach trips,...