Obituary Listing

May 13, 2023

Dale Dwight Howard passed into the presence of Jesus, his Savior and Lord, on May 13, 2023 at his son’s home in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

Dale grew up in northern Ohio with his parents, Shirley Oakey and Grace Harriet Howard and five older siblings, Wayne, Carol (Blackie), Vivian, Thelma and Paul (infant) who all preceded him in death. ...

May 8, 2023

Sharon (Beahm) Williamson, 70, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 8, 2023 at UPMC Harrisburg.  She was born Sunday, February 22, 1953 in Hershey to Phyllis (Rhodes) Beahm and the late Lyle Beahm, Jr.  She was predeceased on Sunday, August 4, 2013 by her loving husband, Kramer E. Williamson.

Sharon graduated from Palmyra High School...

May 7, 2023

Ruth E. (Sipling) Becker, 97, of Rheems, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Monday, July 27, 1925 in Rheems, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Elva (Myers) Sipling. She was married 51 years to Robert H. Becker who passed away in July 1996.

Ruth was a 50 plus...

May 7, 2023

Mrs. Martha E. Stauffer, 82, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at the Masonic Village Evergreen Unit on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Marty had been under the care of a team of nurses and doctors for the last year. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Zimmerman and B. Elizabeth Zimmerman. She was married to...

May 7, 2023

Serafina Amelia “Sadie” (Cozzoli) DiLiddo, 100, of Hershey, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023 at Country Meadows of Hershey. She was the fourth child born on September 20, 1922 to the late Frank and Mary (Luchessi) Cozzoli in Plainfied, New Jersey. She is predeceased by her loving husband since March 2014, Joseph DiLiddo and daughter, Nancy Jane Eastlund....

May 7, 2023

Born Junior Lee Via January 13, 1937 in Middletown, PA.

Junior Lee Via passed away Sunday May 7th 3:47 am at his residence surrounded by his family. Surviving him are his wife of 60 years Elizabeth, sons Erik and Kevin. Brothers Charles Richard Via and Raymond Via. He is preceded by his parents Beula May Garrison Via...

May 7, 2023

Kenneth L. Jurell, 70, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly at home on, Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was born, Thursday, December 4, 1952 to the late Robert M. and Helen (Myer) Jurell. He is predeceased by his wife, Judith “Judy” M. (Jefferies) since 2019.

A proud Marine Veteran, Ken was a member of the St. Johns United...

May 6, 2023

On May 6, 2023 Joseph Henry Hepner passed away peacefully.  He was born To Earl and Meda Hepner on a dairy farm in Dalmatia Pennsylvania and enlisted in the United States Air Force at the conclusion of the Korean War. He met his bride of 66 years while stationed in the newly formed Federal Republic of Germany.  He served...

May 6, 2023

Harry “Bud” Edward Eckels, 92, of Hummelstown, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Country Meadows Retirement Communities, Hershey.  He was born Monday, March 23, 1931 in Chambersburg to the late Herbert E. and Margaret (Smith) Eckels.  He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Betty Catherine (Clapsaddle) Eckels.

Bud graduated from Chambersburg High School...

May 5, 2023

Arlene (Burkhart) Kopp, age 93, of St John’s Herr Estate, Columbia and formerly of Mount Joy, Millersville, & Willow Street, passed away 5/5/23.  She was married for 65 years to Ross Kopp who passed away in 2014. Born in West Lampeter Township, she was the daughter of the late David & Esther (Weaver) Burkhart.  Arlene was a member of...

May 5, 2023

Olga (Gotsi) Ebersole, 70, of Elizabethtown passed away Friday May 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born May 25, 1952 in Athens, Greece she was the daughter of the late Leonadis and Vasilliki Gotsi.

After graduating high school and trade school, Olga started her working career as a hair dresser. She married in 1971 and came...

May 4, 2023

George “Roger” Mullen, 82, of Elizabethtown passed away Thursday May 4, 2023. Born April 12, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA he was the son of the late George I. and Dorothy E. (Graham) Mullen. In addition, a brother, Gary.

After graduating from Elizabethtown High School, he enlisted in the Army for 2 years, the worked for AMP (Tyco)....

May 2, 2023

Melvin Ray Sonnon, Sr., 94, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Emerald Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elizabethtown. Born Sunday, April 14, 1929 in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late David N. and Grace (Kaylor) Sonnon. He was married 70 years to Nancy L. (Wagner) Sonnon who passed away in April 2021.

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May 2, 2023

Bonita “Bonnie” D. (Wolfgang) Hawk, 80, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning May 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Pottsville, PA, on September 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Mae and Mark Walkinshaw & Warren Daniel Reed, and sister of the late Roxanne R. Alleman.

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Apr 30, 2023

Debbie K. (Eck) Rapp, 66, of Marietta passed away Sunday April 30, 2023. She was born on September 2, 1956 in Columbia, PA she was the daughter of the late Norman and Emma (Roberts) Eck.

She spent her life as a homemaker which she enjoyed dearly. Debbie cherished spending time with her family and grandkids. Crocheting, baking...

Apr 29, 2023

Joseph Schlum, Jr, 84, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Hershey Medical Center. He was born, Sunday, March 26, 1939 to the late Joseph Schlum, Sr., and Cozella (Hunter) Schlum. He is predeceased by his loving wife of over 31 years, since July 1, 2019, Virginia Ann (Rhen) Schlum.

Joe was...

Apr 26, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Jack S. Harvey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 26, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Susan K. (Myers) White. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 23, 2023

William “Bill” Russell Thorum, 92, of Wynnewood, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Lankenau Medical Center. Born Monday, June 16, 1930 in Hellam, PA, he was the son of the late Dr. Alma Alfonso and Mary Baxtresser Thorum. He was married 55 years to Wendy Steveni (Rees) Thorum who passed away in October of 2011....

Apr 23, 2023

Leslie (Les) E. Brosius, 81, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. Born on December 13, 1941, Les was the son of the late Edgar Brosius and Mildred Horner. He was married to the late Marjorie Brosius for 43 years.

After graduating from Elizabethtown High School, he served in...