Obituary Listing

Freda L. Hickman

Freda L. Hickman

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...

Roy Douglas Gatherers

Roy Douglas Gatherers

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...

Rickey E. Franks, Sr.

Rickey E. Franks, Sr.

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...

Mary Ethel Hecht

Mary Ethel Hecht

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...

Marcia A. (Miller)  Nornhold

Marcia A. (Miller) Nornhold

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...

Carl R. Garber

Carl R. Garber

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...

Patricia Ann (Bell)  Biter

Patricia Ann (Bell) Biter

Feb 4, 2023

Patricia Ann Biter, 76, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Carolyn’s House in Harrisburg. Born Friday, December 20, 1946 in Dover, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Edith M. (Kenner) and Willis M. Bell, Jr. She was married 37 years to William C. Biter, Sr. who passed away in 2000.

A...

Richard Lee Breault

Richard Lee Breault

Feb 2, 2023

Richard Lee Breault, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the age of 72.  Born in Bellefonte, PA, he was the son of the late William and Bette (Hall) Breault. He was the loving husband of 53 years to Janet Breault.

Richard deeply believed in giving back to his community through his work with...

Robert L. Leibfried, Sr.

Robert L. Leibfried, Sr.

Feb 2, 2023

Robert Leroy Leibfried, 78, passed away peacefully with family by his side at Hershey Medical Center on February 2, 2023.

He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Lillian Leibfried and his siblings: Ronald and Patricia. He is survived by his wife: Jean Leibfried; son, Robert (Cathy) Leibfried, Jr.; sister, Shirley; and granddaughters, Emma and Hanna Leibfried....

Wayne J. Eberly

Wayne J. Eberly

Feb 2, 2023

Wayne J. Eberly, of Palmyra, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2023, at the age of 92. Born November 14, 1930 in the Indiana he was the son of the late John & Ollie (Heaston) Eberly. He was the loving husband of 63 years to the late Wilda Eberly.

He was a graduate of Manchester College and...

Jean E. (Stone)  Shepler

Jean E. (Stone) Shepler

Feb 1, 2023

An obituary will be available upon completion.

Phyllis (Blettner)  Masenheimer

Phyllis (Blettner) Masenheimer

Jan 30, 2023

Phyllis B. Masenheimer, of Elizabethtown, passed away on her 94th birthday, Monday, January 30, 2023, at Masonic Village Elizabethtown, surrounded by her loving children.  Born in Hanover, PA, she was the only child of the late John L. and Margaret E. (Nace) Blettner.  She was married to the late Ned A. Masenheimer for nearly 65 years.

Phyllis...

Carl "Chub" "Chubediah" Leroy Enyeart

Carl "Chub" "Chubediah" Leroy Enyeart

Jan 29, 2023

Carl “Chub” “Chubediah” Leroy Enyeart, 61, of Newville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side.  He was born Monday, July 17, 1961 in Carlisle to the late Charles F. and Ruth V. (Gilbert) Enyeart.

Chub graduated from Big Spring High School in 1979 and worked for the...

Vincent Bernard Payne, Jr.

Vincent Bernard Payne, Jr.

Jan 28, 2023

Vincent Bernard Payne, Jr., 89, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Delaware Valley Veteran’s Home, Philadelphia. He was born Friday, October 6, 1933 to the late Vincent Bernard Payne, Sr., and Audrey (Billingham) Payne. He is predeceased by his wife since 2013, Patricia J. (Bretz) Payne.

A proud Coast Guard Veteran,...

Shirley J. (Shaffer)  Longenecker

Shirley J. (Shaffer) Longenecker

Jan 27, 2023

Shirley J. (Shaffer) Longenecker, 85, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2023, at ProMedica Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Dallastown.  Born Friday, October 15, 1937, in Mont Alto, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Hazel (Blizzard) Shaffer.  She was married to John L. Longenecker on June 9, 1956.

Shirley owned and...

Marquetta (Kapp)  Daubert

Marquetta (Kapp) Daubert

Jan 27, 2023

Marquetta (Kapp) Daubert, 93, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born Monday, January 20, 1930. She is predeceased by her husband James H. Daubert and her son, Mark Alan Daubert.

She is survived by her children: Diana Capp, David J. Daubert and wife Pamela, and Jonathan A. Daubert and wife Bonita;...

Brenda (Firestone)  Schmidt

Brenda (Firestone) Schmidt

Jan 26, 2023

Brenda Schmidt, 58, of Enola, passed away January 26th, surrounded by those she cherished

most in her life, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. She was an amazing wife, mother

and friend to many.

Brenda was born in Hershey, Pennsylvania and grew up in Palmyra. She was the daughter and

...

Marie C. (Connolly)  Ballezzi

Marie C. (Connolly) Ballezzi

Jan 24, 2023

Marie C. Ballezzi, 77, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Thursday, July 26, 1945 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Helen (O’Connor) and Gerard A. Connolly, Sr. She was married over 20 years to James Ballezzi who preceded her in death.

She...

Joann (Mayer)  Glossner

Joann (Mayer) Glossner

Jan 23, 2023

It is so hard to believe we’re here, writing an obituary for our mom, JoAnn (Mayer) Glossner, who passed away on January 23, 2023. We’ve always hoped this day would never come, but now that it has, we are so amazed and proud to learn about all she has done in her 80 years. She was a one-of-a-kind friend...

Jay Wilbur Keinard

Jay Wilbur Keinard

Jan 23, 2023

Jay W. Keinard, 92 of Lancaster PA, passed away Monday morning at Lancaster General Hospital.

Jay was born in Elizabethtown and he was a veteran serving in the Army in the Korean War. Jay has decided to take his journey to be with his parents the late Raymond and Martha Keinard and his loving wife Grace S....