Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Feb 1, 2023

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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...