Obituary Listing

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...

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....