Obituary Listing

Jun 3, 2023

Chester R. Halley Jr., 72, of Elizabethtown, PA passed away Saturday June 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born May 30, 1951, he was the son of the late Chester R. & Marie (Valeri) Halley.

After graduating from Brentwood High School, he spent most of his working career as a District Manager for several companies.  He also...

Jun 3, 2023

Ralph L. Lehman III, 81, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023, at the Masonic Village Evergreen Unit. Born in Elizabethville PA, he was the son of Ralph L. Lehman Jr. and Jean (Miller) Lehman.

He was a graduate of Upper Dauphin High School, Lebanon Valley College and University of Michigan School of Music. An...

Jun 2, 2023

Wilmott J. “Willie” Marshall, 92, of Lebanon, at home with family by his side, went to be with the Lord and Savior, whom he faithfully loved and lovingly served. Willie was one of nine children born to the late William Charles and Lorenza (Groulx) Marshall in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. He is predeceased by his loving wife Barbara A. (Zemba)...

Jun 1, 2023

John Henry DiFabio, 67, of Thompsontown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his home while working in his garden.  He was born Monday, July 4, 1955 in Chester County to the late Henry and Catherine (Opdenaker) DiFabio. He is survived by his stepmother, Harriett DiFabio.

He graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1973...

Jun 1, 2023

David I. Unger, 67, of Elizabethtown, PA, formerly of Martinsburg, WV passed away Thursday June 1, 2023. Born December 19, 1955, he was the son of the late Thomas L. & Estelle (Conn) Unger.

After graduating from Berkeley Springs (WV) High School, Dave furthered his academic career at West Virginia University where he earned a B.S. degree...

Jun 1, 2023

Mildred L. (Hibshman) Spangler, 99, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully at the Bethany Village on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was born Thursday, May 15, 1924 to the late John and Martha (Patches) Hibshman. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 69 years, Floyd H. Spangler.

Mildred had an amazing sense of humor. In her spare...

May 31, 2023

Florence (Stewart) Yarian, 101, of Sharon, PA,  passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born August 26, 1921 to the late G.A. and Essie (Steele) Stewart and lived the majority of her life in Mercer County, and most recently of Palmyra. She married Paul M. Yarian on June 15, 1946 and he died on May 25,...

May 30, 2023

Gerald F. Maenner, 61, of Hershey, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was born Wednesday, January 3, 1962 to Regina (O’Neill) Maenner and the late Gerald M. Maenner. He is survived by his loving wife, Debre (Dana) Maenner.

Jerry was an avid Eagles fan; in his spare time he enjoyed fishing, gardening,...

May 25, 2023

Carol M. Wilson, 83, of Palmyra and formerly of Mount Holly Springs, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Born on June 2, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Harley and Helen (Kitzmiller) Morehouse. She was married to the love of her life, the late Gerald D. Wilson, for 57 years.

After...

May 24, 2023

Harry G. Dyer, 102, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, May 24th at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Wednesday, January 5, 1921 in West Hempfield Twp., he was the son of the late Harry and Ella L. (Greiner) Dyer. He was married 55 years to Janet M. (Painter) Dyer who passed away in October 2018.

Harry was a...

May 24, 2023

Gregroy S. Weikel, Sr., 60, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2023 at the Carolyn House, Harrisburg. He was born Saturday, February 16, 1963 to the late Darvin and Catherin (Kohr) Weikel. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol A. (Lines) Weikel.

Greg would enjoy riding his motorcycle, hunting and fishing. He had...

May 18, 2023

Kenneth Paul Freeland, 72, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was born Sunday, July 30, 1950 to Pauline Alice (Watson) Freeland and the late Kenneth George Freeland, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Gale Elen (Milano) Freeland.

Ken had a passion for basketball,...

May 15, 2023

Miriam F. Stum, 90, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. Born Saturday, October 1, 1932 in Mount Joy, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Leibschultz) Loewen. She was married 55 years to William F. Stum who passed away in March 2007.

Miriam was a long-time...

May 14, 2023

Patricia A. Chubb, 85, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Oak Hill Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Middletown. Born Friday, July 16, 1937 in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Vara (DeHart) Keyser. She was married 30 years to John F. Chubb, who passed away in 1986.

Patricia...

May 13, 2023

Dale Dwight Howard passed into the presence of Jesus, his Savior and Lord, on May 13, 2023 at his son’s home in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

Dale grew up in northern Ohio with his parents, Shirley Oakey and Grace Harriet Howard and five older siblings, Wayne, Carol (Blackie), Vivian, Thelma and Paul (infant) who all preceded him in death. ...

May 8, 2023

Sharon (Beahm) Williamson, 70, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 8, 2023 at UPMC Harrisburg.  She was born Sunday, February 22, 1953 in Hershey to Phyllis (Rhodes) Beahm and the late Lyle Beahm, Jr.  She was predeceased on Sunday, August 4, 2013 by her loving husband, Kramer E. Williamson.

Sharon graduated from Palmyra High School...

May 7, 2023

Ruth E. (Sipling) Becker, 97, of Rheems, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Monday, July 27, 1925 in Rheems, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Elva (Myers) Sipling. She was married 51 years to Robert H. Becker who passed away in July 1996.

Ruth was a 50 plus...

May 7, 2023

Mrs. Martha E. Stauffer, 82, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at the Masonic Village Evergreen Unit on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Marty had been under the care of a team of nurses and doctors for the last year. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Zimmerman and B. Elizabeth Zimmerman. She was married to...

May 7, 2023

Serafina Amelia “Sadie” (Cozzoli) DiLiddo, 100, of Hershey, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023 at Country Meadows of Hershey. She was the fourth child born on September 20, 1922 to the late Frank and Mary (Luchessi) Cozzoli in Plainfied, New Jersey. She is predeceased by her loving husband since March 2014, Joseph DiLiddo and daughter, Nancy Jane Eastlund....

May 7, 2023

Born Junior Lee Via January 13, 1937 in Middletown, PA.

Junior Lee Via passed away Sunday May 7th 3:47 am at his residence surrounded by his family. Surviving him are his wife of 60 years Elizabeth, sons Erik and Kevin. Brothers Charles Richard Via and Raymond Via. He is preceded by his parents Beula May Garrison Via...