Obituary Listing

Mar 4, 2023

Roger D. Severt Sr., of Columbia, passed away on Saturday March 4, 2023 at the age of 73.  Born in Pineville, WV, he was the son of the late Blaine Washington. and Mary Thersie (Harmon) Severt.

He spent his working career at Penn Manor as a custodian. In his free-time he truly enjoyed coon hunting, fishing and...

Mar 3, 2023

Ronald Lee Parmer 77, of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Saturday, August 11, 1945 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Caroline (McComsey) and Robert H. Parmer, Sr.

A truck driver, Ron was retired from Wenger Feeds. He previously drove for...

Mar 3, 2023

Jared M. Kiess, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the age of 22. Born October 4, 2000 in the Lancaster Area. He is the son of Ronald & the late Leslie (Newman) Kiess.

After graduating High School, he worked as a welder and then went forward with earning an associates degree. Jared was...

Mar 3, 2023

Deanna Lynn Beecher, 68, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023 at home. She was born Tuesday, August 10, 1954 to the late Leonard and Ella (Sando) Weidman.

Deanna was a frequent volunteer at the Lebanon Salvation Army and was also a member of the W.O.V.E.N. group at VCF Church. More than anything she...

Mar 3, 2023

Christine Carothers Slates, of Palmyra, PA passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the age of 71.  Born in Summit, NJ, she was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Wahl) Carothers.

After graduating from Chatham High School in 1969, Christine attended Hillsdale College and Defiance College, where she studied art history. Christine embraced motherhood...

Mar 2, 2023

Harvey C. Kleinfelter, 88, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Masonic Ville, Elizabethtown. Born Saturday, November 24, 1934 in Mount Joy Twp., he was the son of the late Marshall and Mae (Ulrich) Kleinfelter. He was married 53 years to Carolyn J. (Bradley) Kleinfelter who also resides at Masonic Village.

Harvey worked 22...

Feb 26, 2023

Doris Laray Koppenhaver, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the age of 95.  Born in Sacramento, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Mabel (Stahl) Shadle. She was the loving wife of 58 years to Dean Koppenhaver.

After graduating from Grand-Heggins Township High School she started a career as a...

Feb 25, 2023

Nancy Jane Putt-Hower, 79, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Hershey Medical Center surrounded by her family. Nancy was born in Elizabethtown on August 24, 1943 the daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Sonnon) Ortity. Nancy attended Elizabethtown Area School District. She was employed at AMP, Inc. (Tyco). She was also employed at...

Feb 24, 2023

Stanley Michael “Mike” Black, of Etters passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at the age of 66.  Born in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of Marion (Smith) Black and the late Stanley S. Black, Jr, and was the loving husband of the late Teresa Black.

After graduating from Red Land High School he enlisted in...

Feb 22, 2023

Marlene Kiesel, 70, of Middletown, formerly of Grantville, Annville, Lancaster and Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Middletown Home. Born Sunday, August 17, 1952 in Hershey, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Valentine and Patricia Violet (Smith) Gonzalez.

Marly was a 1970 graduate of Northern Lebanon High School and earned...

Feb 21, 2023

Christine Yon, 76, of Palmyra, formerly of Hummelstown, passed away peacefully and painlessly on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at MS Hershey Medical Center, surrounded by her children. Born in Columbus, OH to the late Howard F. and Faye (Pastor) Reichelderfer, into a military family.

Christine lived all over the US and the world. She graduated from Palmyra...

Feb 20, 2023

Randy Scott Beckley, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the age of 64. Born December 11, 1958 in the Lancaster, he was the son of Carol (Angus) Beckley and the late Terry Beckley.

After graduating Hempfield High School Randy worked at Wilton Armetale and then became a Maintenance Supervisor for M&M Mars Company....

Feb 19, 2023

Kevin Gingrich, 49, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was born December 6, 1973 to Barbara (Leininger) Gingrich and the late Louis Gingrich.

Kevin was a kind hearted man with a love for the outdoors and camping. More than anything he was a loving father, grandfather, and son.

In addition to...

Feb 18, 2023

Harry Lynnwood Enyeart, 73, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at UPMC West Shore, Mechanicsburg.  He was born Wednesday, February 8, 1950 in Carlisle to the late Charles F. And Ruth V. (Gilbert) Enyeart.  He is survived by his loving wife Brenda M. (Shughart) with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on...

Feb 16, 2023

Freda L. (Timmerman) Hickman, 90, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2023. She was born Monday, April 18, 1932 to the late Richard A. and Ethel May (Scott) Timmerman. She is predeceased by her husband, Emmett E. Hickman.

Freda was an avid reader and amazing cook. In her spare time she enjoyed doing puzzles...

Feb 15, 2023

Roy Douglas Gatherers passed away at his home in Marietta, PA on February 15, 2023.

Roy was born on August 21, 1941 in Bonners Ferry Idaho to Elizabeth (nee Southard) and Harold ‘Buster’ Gatherers. Living in the rural northwest, many of his relatives worked in logging, and Roy expected to follow in that line. However his path...

Feb 13, 2023

Rickey E. Franks, Sr., 63, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 13, 2023 at home. Born Saturday, June 20, 1959 in Hershey, he was the son of Budd and Dorris (Templin) Franks. He was married 25 years to Debby L. (Halbleib) Franks.

Rickey worked in masonry since he was 15 years old, at times with...

Feb 9, 2023

Mary Ethel Hecht, 73, of Marietta, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. She was born Wednesday, August 10, 1949 to the late Merv Byerly and Marjorie (Osborne) Songer.

She is survived by her children: Michelle Clouser and husband Eric, Kathy Reed, Dean Long II, and wife Shanen, Tyler...

Feb 9, 2023

Marcia A. Nornhold, of Hummelstown, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the age of 79. Born March 30, 1943 in the Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late David B. & Bertha (Hoon) Miller. She was married 52 years to Kenneth J. Nornhold who passed away in October 2014.

After being the first graduating...

Feb 8, 2023

Carl R. Garber, of Manheim, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the age of 88. Born October 21, 1934 in Hershey Pennsylvania.  He was the son of the late Raymond & Esther (Keefer) Garber. He was married 60 years to Sue (Kincannon) Garber who passed away in February 2017.

After graduating High School, Carl joined...