Obituary Listing

Apr 6, 2023

Dennis Irvin Alquist, 81, of Palmyra, went to be with his LORD and Savior JESUS CHRIST peacefully at home with family by his side on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was born Monday, September 22, 1941 in New Kensington, PA, to the late Herman V. and Eva Geraldine (Irvin) Alquist. He is survived by his loving wife, Flora Jean...

Apr 5, 2023

Christine P. Horn, 62, of Palmyra passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday April 5, 2023.  Born December 21, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of James T. Devenney and Perpetua (Weber) Wagner.

She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, John W. Horn and children: Emily and Jack Horn,...

Apr 3, 2023

Kenneth M. Groy, 81, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Kadima, Campbelltown. He was born Tuesday, September 16, 1941 to the late Miles and Rebecca (Zimmerman) Groy. He is survived by his loving wife, Daisy Anne (Reidel) Groy.

Kenneth had a passion for being around people and getting to really know the...

Mar 30, 2023

Barry M. Coldren, 59, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was born Friday, February 21, 1964 to the late Ronald Coldren, Sr., and June Marie (Eckman). He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Sue (Siegfried) Coldren.

Barry enjoyed spending time on his motorcycle. He...

Mar 30, 2023

Richard A. Hunt, 78, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife, Eileen E. (McClellan) Hunt; children, Albert Hunt and wife Addy (Godsuy) Hunt and Megan Myers and husband Brett; grandchildren, Peyton, Evan, Lucas, Eli; and sisters, Elizabeth Stachura and Mary Ann Hunt.

Services will be...

Mar 29, 2023

Barbara Jean Batzer, “Barbie/Barb”, 73 entered into eternal rest Wednesday March 29, 2023 in her home, surrounded by the love of her children. Born January 5, 1950, she was the daughter of Arthur and Margaret Ostrander (both deceased). Fondly known as Nana to the grandchildren she adored, she resided in Elizabethtown, PA from 1999 until her passing.

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Mar 28, 2023

Phyllis T. Gingrich, 100, of Annville, formerly of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023 at Kindred Place in Annville. Born December 15, 1922 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Clarence M. and Sara C. (Nunemaker) Thumma. She was married 61 years to Robert C. Gingrich who passed away in October 2004.

Phyllis...

Mar 27, 2023

Pastor Jerry R. O’Connell, 76, of Palmyra, PA fell asleep on Monday March 27, 2023 at Hershey Medical Center and entered his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Born August 18, 1946 in Denver Colorado, he was the son of the late Robert Eugene and Marjorie Radford O’Connell.

He is survived by...

Mar 25, 2023

Kenneth E. Lewis “Ken”, 76, of Elizabethtown formerly of Philipsburg passed away Saturday March 25, 2023. Born October 11, 1946 in Williamsport he was the son of the late Dean and Eva (Haycock) Lewis.

After graduating from Williamsport High School in 1964, Ken went to Williamsport Technical Institute then served in the United States Army. He spent...

Mar 25, 2023

Cyrus E. Williams, 68, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born Tuesday, February 1, 1955 to the late Everrett L. and Revenda (Ruhl) Williams.

Cyrus was loved by many, he befriended all, and anyone was blessed to have known him. Most importantly he was a loving father, grandfather, brother,...

Mar 23, 2023

Annie L. (Winters) Witmer, 82, of Marietta passed away March 23, 2023 at home. She was the daughter of the late John E. and Catherine (Frank) Winters. She is the devoted wife of almost 62 years to Bruce Witmer.

After graduating from Donegal High School, she started her career at a sewing factory. She was passionate about...

Mar 22, 2023

Alan C. Black, 75, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born on November 29, 1947 in Lancaster, he was the son of Merle E. and Louise (Baugher) Black.  He was married 32 years to Linda E. Widmaier.

Alan was a graduate of Elizabethtown High School where he excelled at...

Mar 18, 2023

Linda Ann Boyer, 72, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Tuesday, May 30, 1950 in Reading, she was the daughter of Betty Jean (Schollenberger) Smith of Reading and the late Lester F. Smith. She was married 53 years to Robert E. Boyer.

Linda had been employed at Kmart in...

Mar 18, 2023

Robert “Peck” Shank, 90, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully Saturday March 18, 2023 at Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy. He was the son of the late Paul and Ruth (Eckert) Shank. A Graduate of Elizabethtown High School, where he played baseball,  a game he loved. He served in the U.S. Navy a very short time but was...

Mar 17, 2023

Joretta Jean Morris, 91, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Paramount Senior Living in Maytown surrounded by the love of her family. Born Sunday, May 3, 1931 in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Orella H. (Diffenbaugh) Rutherford. She was married 61 years to Eugene W. Morris who passed...

Mar 14, 2023

Ginger Dalcine (Hylton) Krissinger, 65, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. She was born November 25, 1957 to the late James E. and Alberta Fay (Hicks) Hylton. She is survived by her significant other Louis Gonsalves.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. In...

Mar 14, 2023

Patricia A. McGaffick, 73 of Harrisburg passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at home. Born Tuesday, April 12, 1949 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Jessie (Filmore) Wagner.

Patricia was retired from PennDOT and the Richie School of Dance in Harrisburg. She enjoyed playing Yahtzee with her...

Mar 9, 2023

Alma J. Shearer, 88, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at UPMC Carlisle. Born Thursday, May 10, 1934 in Elizabethtown, She was the daughter of the late Russell and Ruth (Kipp) Sweigart. She was the wife of David E. Shearer who passed away in 2004.

Alma was a graduate of Elizabethtown High School. She...

Mar 8, 2023

Pearl I. Kaufman, of Salunga, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the age of 87. Born June 23, 1935 in Mount Joy she was the daughter of the late Robert and Edna (Stern) Reichard. She was the loving wife of 57 years to the late Edward Kaufman.

She spent her working career as a sewing...

Mar 6, 2023

Gordon G. Sloat, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born July 25, 1938 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Gramm and Ruth (Martz) Sloat.

A 1956 graduate of Elizabethtown High School, Gordon was retired from Hamilton Watch where he was employed as a tool and die...