Obituary Listing

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...

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...