Obituary Listing

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,...

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,...