Obituary Listing

Sep 3, 2022

On Saturday, September 3, 2022, Jesus took Benjamin H. Burkholder, III, 80, of Conoy Township, by the hand and welcomed him into Heaven.  Born Wednesday, June 3, 1942, in Conoy Township, he was the son of the late Benjamin H. Burkholder, Jr. and Fanny B. (Earhart) Burkholder.  He was married to Bonita L. (McLane) Burkholder on August 14, 1965....

Aug 29, 2022

Russell J. Kolmus, Jr., 92, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2022. He was born Wednesday, January 1, 1930 to the late Russel J. Kolmus, Sr., and Cyrena R. (Thomas) Kolmus. He is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie Jane (Schloo) Kolmus.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children: Marjorie...

Aug 29, 2022

Vickie Lynn Lawyer-Milkovich, of Highspire, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2022. Born October 18, 1956, in the Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Evelyn & the late Lawrence Lawyer.

During her working career she was an examiner for PennDOT. In Vickie’s free time she truly enjoyed any time she could spend by her family’s side....

Aug 28, 2022

Randall T. Markley, 79, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his home with his wife of 40 years by his side.  Born August 8, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late John Markley, Jr. and Mary (Barnes) Ivory.

A Veteran, Randy proudly served his country with the United...

Aug 27, 2022

Ruth Turpin, 94, of McVeytown, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday, August 27, 2022. She was born Friday, June 8, 1928 to the late William and Marie (Melchinger) Hieber. She is predeceased by her loving husband since 2008, Herman R. Turpin.

Ruth was a very active member of the Order of...

Aug 26, 2022

Robert Lee “Bob” Penwell, formerly of Marietta, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, of natural causes at the age of 74. Born and raised in Marietta, he was the son of the late Robert K. and Betty F. (Hendrix) Penwell.

Bob proudly served his country in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy and continued...

Aug 26, 2022

Dennis “Denny” Charles Applebury, 75, of Steelton, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at the UPMC Harrisburg.  He was born Sunday, December 1, 1946 to the late Royce and Catherine (Bixler) Applebury.  He is survived by five children, four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Denny was a proud graduate of John Harris High and was an outstanding multi-sport...

Aug 24, 2022

Martha Rose (Flick) Hauth, 86, of Annville, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.  Born Saturday, May 16, 1936, in Bellefonte, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clair Flick and Louise (Weatherburn) Flick.  She was married to Donald Paul Hauth for nearly 58 years until his death on March 25, 2016....

Aug 20, 2022

Janice L. (McElhenny) Gerfin, 75, entered into rest at her home of 17 years in Marietta on Saturday, August 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Born Friday, August 1, 1947, in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd McElhenny and Kathryn E. (Demmy) Gilgallon.

Janice worked in personal care for many years.  She enjoyed...

Aug 18, 2022

Mary Louise “Weezie” Tobias, 90, of Lebanon, formerly of Palmyra, passed away at home on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Born Monday, April 4, 1932 in Palmyra, she was the daughter of the late Harry R. and Mary Ann (Yingst) Painter. She was married 66 years to Elmer E. “Stringie” Tobias, Jr. who passed away in July 2018. Mary was...

Aug 18, 2022

Mary Ellen (Luprek) Pavusek was born on October 18, 1947 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital in Johnstown, PA.  She went to be her Lord and Savior on August 18, 2022.

Mary Ellen graduated from Johnstown High School in June of 1965.  She went on to work in Washington, D.C. with the U.S. Department of the Navy.  Mary Ellen...

Aug 14, 2022

George Gustave Bory, Sr, 75, of Palmyra, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the Hershey Medical Center. He was born April 21, 1947 to the late Gustave George and Rose (Mirabile) Bory. He is survived by his loving wife, Veronica (Dunlavey) Doherty.

George was a dedicated and loving family man with a great...

Aug 10, 2022

David G. Barclay, 76, of Marietta, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Friday, November 2, 1945 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late David A. and Mary Jane (Kiehl) Barclay. He was married 57 years to Gail L. (Gilchrist) Barclay.

A cement truck driver, David was retired from the...

Aug 10, 2022

Robert C. Brady, of Marietta, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the age of 80. Born June 24, 1942, in the Columbia PA, he was the son of the late Clarence & Bessie Brady.

He worked for Penncast Foundry from 1965-2007. Everyone who knew him could say how hard of a worker he was....

Aug 8, 2022

Hilda M. (Fritz) Titus Hoke, of Middletown passed away peacefully at Carolyn’s House on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the age of 100.  She was born February 28, 1922 in Lancaster County, the daughter of the late John and Stella (Reese) Fritz and sister of Elizabeth (Fritz) Needleman. Hilda is survived by her four children:  Joan Bretz and husband...

Aug 8, 2022

Richard E. Krick, 84, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Hummelstown, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Earl K. and Catherine (Wenrich) Krick. He was widowed by his loving wife of 58 years, Aleta M. (Cake) Krick in 2019.

Richard worked as a superintendent for a H. B....

Aug 7, 2022

Janice L. Coburn, 58, of Hummelstown, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at UMPC Harrisburg. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Charlotte L. (Lukhard) and the late Robert E. Coburn, Sr. She will be missed by her loving husband of 28 years, Richard Sheetz.

Janice’s number one job was being a great mom. She...

Aug 6, 2022

Mervin K. Lentz, 93 of Cornwall, formerly of Mount Gretna, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Born Friday, June 21, 1929 in South Annville, Twp., he was the son of the late Jacob and Cora (Kreider) Lentz. He was married 71 years to Irene M (Deitzler) Lentz.

Mervin was a retired German/Spanish teacher for Palmyra Area...

Aug 6, 2022

Francis “Fran” W. Vuxta, 77, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at home. Born Wednesday, December 6, 1944 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Schmidt) Vuxta. He was married 36 years to Joyce E. (Barth) Vuxta.

Fran was retired from Masonic Village. He was a member of...

Aug 6, 2022

Brian Lee Koegler, 49, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on January 15,1973 to Stephen M. Koegler, Sr. and the late Mary Christine Crum.

Preceded in death by mother Mary Christine Crum (Koegler) and sisters Catherine J. “Katie” Koegler and Therese C.M. Koegler. He is...