Obituary Listing

Sep 10, 2022

Daniel R. DeGaetano, 70, of Palmyra, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Born in Mount Carmel, he is the son of Raymond A. and the late Dorothy A. (Lucas) DeGaetano. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 48 years, Sheila R. (Richwine) DeGaetano.

Daniel was a talented mechanic...

Sep 9, 2022

Louis M. Waleff, Sr., 93, of Maytown, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Paramount Senior Living. Born Saturday, August 3, 1929 in Greenville, PA, he was the son of the late Evan and Rose (Velch) Waleff. He was married 67 years to MaryAnn (Demchok) Waleff.

Lou was a member of St. Peter Catholic...

Sep 9, 2022

Richard L. Cunningham, 61, a long time resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 9th, 2022.

Rich was born on April 11th, 1961 in Portland, Maine to Andrew and Anna Cunningham. He is survived by his parents, wife of 28 years, Sharon, and brother, Wayne. Nieces, nephews and many extended...

Sep 7, 2022

Marie F. Lonie, 96, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Londonderry Village. Born Sunday, January 31, 1926, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Andrew A. and Sarah V. (Renkin) Fitz. She was married for 45 years to William B. Lonie who passed away in March 2005.

Marie had fond...

Sep 7, 2022

Karen Mae Dehart, 76, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Hershey Medical Center.  Born Tuesday, November 20, 1945, in Bergen County, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William A. Dehart and Edna Mae (Hanson) Dehart.

Private interment will be at the convenience of the family in Pinelawn Memorial Park &...

Sep 7, 2022

Grace I Hostetter Whipp, 95, of Hershey passed peacefully on September 7, 2022. She was born on June 5, 1927 to William and Annie Sweigard in Elizabethville, PA. She loved the story of Milton Hershey and working for the Hershey Company for over 40 years.

Grace was preceded in death by her husband Floyd C. Hostetter, sisters...

Sep 3, 2022

Jack Elmer Leonard, Jr., 67, of Mechanicsburg, passed away at home with loving family by his side on Saturday, September 3, 2022. He was born on Sunday, April 17, 1955 in Harrisburg to the late Jack E. Leonard, Sr. and Clara J. (Carlisle) Leonard. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Teresa (Lynch) Leonard; a son,...

Sep 3, 2022

Jeffrey L. Young, of Palmyra, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the age of 69. Born June 29, 1953, in Hershey, he was the son of the late Theodore Jr. & Marjorie (Smith) Young.

In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, they always came first. Jeff was the man everyone knew...

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...