Obituary Listing

May 11, 2025

Richard “Dick” H. Umberger, 89, of Palmyra, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was born on December 24, 1935, in Lebanon, and was the son of the late Cloyd K. and Ella A. (Smith) Umberger. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Naomi F. (Yiengst) Umberger.

A 1954 graduate of Hershey High...

May 8, 2025

Nancy C. Blough, 95, of Maytown, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Paramount Senior Living. Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Ruth S. (Stehman) Kern. She was predeceased by her husband Charles L. Blough in 2004.

Nancy worked for M&M Mars for 18 years. She loved participating in...

May 5, 2025

James W. Phillips, 103, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born in Middletown, Jim was the son of the late Paul and Mary (Becker) Phillips. He was the loving husband of 65 years to the late Ruth (Kaufman) Phillips.

As a proud Army veteran, Jim was a member of...

May 5, 2025

Bernard C. Kenny, 95, of Hershey, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 23, 1929 in Harmony Township to the late Francis J. and Barbara (Kroker) Kenny. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Doris “Babe” (Hanlon) Kenny.

Bernard was a proud Army...

May 4, 2025

Joanne L. Campbell, 91, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Wilma R. (Poland) Campbell.

Joanne was a loving mother and sister who was always there for her family. She enjoyed gardening, baking, reading and taking care of her home. She...

May 3, 2025

Irene (Toncler/Dickert/Andrews) Weaver, 79, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born April 5, 1946, to the late Andrew and Irene (Andrews) Toncler. She is survived by her loving husband, John R. Weaver.

Graduate of Portage Area High School class of 1964, she was a state champion majorette. After high school she...

May 3, 2025

Gloria Mary (Hooker) Tighe, 91, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 21, 1933 to the late George and Vivian (Myklebust) Hooker. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William J. “Bill” Tighe, Sr., since June of 2016, their cherished daughter, Ardyss, and brothers Norman and George. She...

May 2, 2025

Robert M. Swift, Sr., 81, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Patrick M. and Muriel (Donovan) Swift.

Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially at Camp Swiftwater, affectionately referred to as Camp Hey-Bob. Bob worked at Amp/TE...

May 1, 2025

Suzette Marie Eberly, 54, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Donna (Kinard) Graybill. She was the loving wife of 32 years to Anthony Park Eberly.

In addition to her husband, Suzette is survived by her son, Austin; daughter, McKenna; stepdaughter, Amber;...

Apr 30, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Douglas Lee Bockey (71) who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, as he was surrounded by his loving family. Doulas was born on December 14, 1953 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Garland Lee Bockey and Anna May Gibbons.

Douglas...

Apr 30, 2025

Linda L. Stahl, 79, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Born in Ebensburg, she was the daughter of the late Galen and Corine. She was the loving wife of the late Eugene Stahl.

Linda enjoyed camping and boating, and roller skating when she was younger. She liked her job of driving kids to...

Apr 29, 2025

Dale E. Snook, 85, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He was born July 16, 1939 to the late Marvin Lewis and Anna Floyd (Garman) Snook.

Dale faithfully attended the Hope Born in Christ Church, Lancaster. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cars. More than anything he was a loving...

Apr 28, 2025

James M. Lang, 82, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born on April 29, 1942 to the late Henry F. and Evelyn (Rudegeair) Lang. He is survived by his loving wife, of almost 42 years Donna L. (Weikel) Lang.

A proud Navy Veteran James...

Apr 28, 2025

John L. Ferrick, Sr., age 79, passed away on April 28, 2025 with family at his side. A resident of Trillium Place since he suffered a stroke in March of 2021, he formerly lived in West Hempfield Township.

He was a graduate of McCaskey High School Class of 1963. An electrician by trade, John retired from Armstrong...

Apr 27, 2025

Jay S. Ulrich Sr., 93, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Orlando, FL. He is survived by his wife Elaine Kay Stoner Ulrich 86 and their two children Linda J. Hagmaier 65 and Jay Jr. 63; his four grandchildren Hannah Ulrich 28, Joseph Ulrich 25, Hagan Hagmaier 26 and Jake Hagmaier 23.

Apr 27, 2025

Emily Kim-Sang Abel, cherished daughter, sister and friend known for her witty comments and dry humor, went to look upon the face of Jesus on April 27, 2025. Emme was born in Vietnam on September 24, 2001, and became an international traveler as an infant when she was placed into the arms of her loving, large family where she...

Apr 26, 2025

Silvana C. Valdez, 98, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was born in Italy to the late Alcide and Antonia (Borde) Corsi. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 71 years, Ramon Valdez since 2020.

She is survived by her children, Christina and Frank Valdez; her grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. In addition...

Apr 23, 2025

Charles E. Roland, 85, of Palmyra passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born in Derry Township, he was the son of the late Basil and Amy (Eckert) Roland. He was the loving husband of Patricia “Patti” (Moss) Roland.

Charles retired from H.B. Reese Candy Company.

In addition to his wife, Charles is survived...

Apr 23, 2025

Dorothy B. Kroll, 97, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the Londonderry Village, Palmyra. She was born July 20, 1927 to the late James and Margaret (Brown) King.

A proud Airforce Veteran, she served during the Vietnam war as a Major. She was also retired US Army Reserve and an RN for...

Apr 22, 2025

Marjorie “Jane” (Schloo) Kolmus, 94, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Hilburn and Edith (Naigle) Schloo. She was the loving wife of the late Russell J. Kolmus, Jr., who passed in August 2022.

Jane was an artist, painting anything from landscapes to animals....