Obituary Listing

Apr 11, 2023

Rudolf A. Pfleger, 87, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Bucks County, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Munich, Germany, he was the son of the late Anton and Katharina (Mock) Pfleger. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Elaine C. (DeStefano) Pfleger.

Before moving to the US in...

Apr 10, 2023

Brenda Lee (Rott) Hite, 66, of Jonestown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 10, 2023 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.  She was born Monday, September 24, 1956 in Hershey to the late William and Willa (Bargo) Rott.  She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Robert L. Hite, Sr.

She graduated from Annville Cleona...

Apr 8, 2023

John Ronald Betz, 60, of Annville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at his home.  He was born Thursday, December 27, 1962 in Lebanon to the late Paul and Sandra Betz.  He is survived by his loving wife, Robin (Mohn) Betz, with whom he would have celebrated 34 years of marriage on April 15, 2023.

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Apr 8, 2023

Donna J. (Fisher) Lewis, 76, of Elizabethtown passed away Saturday,April 8, 2023. Born October 17, 1946 in Harrisburg.  She was the daughter of the late Paul and Clara (Runkle) Fisher.

After graduating from Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, she spent most of her working career as a clerical worker at Cleveland Brothers. That was until her granddaughter Samantha ...

Apr 7, 2023

Joyce Smedley Reynolds 1931 – 2023

On Good Friday, April 7, 2023, Joyce passed away of natural causes at age 91.  She was a resident of York, PA most of her life and most recently lived at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA.

Born on August 30, 1931 in Mt. Joy, PA, Joyce was the...

Apr 7, 2023

James Popp, Sr., 84, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Country Meadows of Hershey. He was born Sunday, November 20, 1938 to the late Joseph Popp, Sr., and Irene (Nye) Popp. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Darlene Faye (Lord) Popp.

James enjoyed hunting and fishing in his...

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...