Obituary Listing

Feb 24, 2022

Following a courageous battle with DIPG, a rare type of brain cancer, Brandon Alexander Oddo, of Newport, PA, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2022 at the age of 34. He fought bravely for two and one-half years, and with the donation of tumor tissue to Dr. Monje’s research lab at Stanford University, he continues to advance the fight...

Feb 24, 2022

Robert C. Stone, III, 77, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg. Born Wednesday, December 27, 1944 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Robert C., Jr. and Mary L. (Kreiser) Stone. He was married to Rebecca A. (Arndt) Wealand-Stone. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased...

Feb 24, 2022

Gerald J. Dougherty, 82, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the Londonderry Village, Palmyra. He was born Sunday, August 6, 1939 to the late Thomas J. and Loretta (Strasberger) Dougherty. He is survived by his loving wife Gloria J. Vagnetti Dougherty.

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

Feb 23, 2022

Ruth E. (O’Neal) Oliver, 93, of Annville, PA, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center.  She was born in Campbelltown, PA on May 24, 1928.  Ruth was the daughter of the late Earl and Ada (Hitz) O’Neal.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Otis Shirley...

Feb 23, 2022

Cpl. (Ret.) Francis N. O’Rourke, 94, of Palmyra, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. He was born Sunday, May 22, 1927 in Archbald to the late Francis A. and Anna (Burg) O’Rourke. He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly A. (Richards) O’Rourke.

Francis was a proud Army Veteran...

Feb 23, 2022

David L. Carlin, 62 of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at home. Born March 9, 1959 in Harrisburg, he was the son of Donald R. and Lois (Haubert) Carlin of Middletown.

David’s favorite past-time was visiting with friends at the Stadium Club in Highspire.

In addition to his parents, David is survived...

Feb 23, 2022

Timothy William Kershner Sr., 72, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Hershey Medical Center.  Born Friday, March 18, 1949, in Reading, he was the son of the late Raymond Kershner Sr. and Nellie Mae (Dutton) Kershner.

He is survived by three children: Timothy W. Kershner Jr., of Lebanon, Ashley Schlegel, of Baltimore,...

Feb 21, 2022

Jeanette Frances Dexter (Bonnie Young), 79, of Grove City, OH, formerly of Elizabethtown,PA , passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 in Columbus, OH. Born Friday, September 25, 1942 in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Gladys J. (Hoffer) Young, ( Loco Parentis father, Philip A. Young ).

Devoted woman of...

Feb 21, 2022

Betty L. (Laverty) Kandes, 92, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.  Born Saturday, August 24, 1929, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Samuel E. Laverty Sr. and Thelma N. (Bush) Laverty.  She was married to Frank A. Kandes for over 35 years until his death on March 24,...

Feb 19, 2022

Virginia Dove, 79, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.  She was born Tuesday, January 26, 1943 to the late Theodore and Ella (Myers) Hummel. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 58 years, Floyd Dove.

Virginia enjoyed spending time at the beach, traveling, playing...

Feb 18, 2022

Leroy O. Snoke, 93, of Palmyra, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Hershey Medical Center.  Born Thursday, February 23, 1928, in Pillow, PA, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Emma (Maurer) Snoke.  He was married to Valeria A. (Brubaker) Snoke for over 62 years until her death on June 16, 2010.

A...

Feb 18, 2022

Earl H. Wagner, of Palmyra, PA, went home to Jesus in the early morning of February 18, 2022 after recently celebrating his 88th birthday. Earl was born to Grant A. and Martha Grace (Scheetz) Wagner on February 3rd, 1934. A lifelong resident of Palmyra, Earl dedicated his life to working hard for Landis Shoe Factory, Cornwall Ore Mines, and...

Feb 17, 2022

Anita L. (Spannuth) Alleman, 77, of Middletown, peacefully passed away with her children by her side on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at UPMC Community Osteopathic, Harrisburg.  Born Friday, May 5, 1944, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Spannuth Sr. and Dorothy (Strauss) “Dot” Spannuth.  She was married to Arthur E. Alleman on December 18, 1965,...

Feb 15, 2022

Sandra Souder, 73, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the MS Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. She was born Saturday, June 19, 1948 to the late Herman and Anna (Koshulsky) Yordy. She is survived by her loving husband, Russell Souder.

Sandra had a passion for children and babysitting, more than anything she loved...

Feb 12, 2022

Charles Edwin “Ed” Gaster, 94, formerly of Middletown, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Paramount Senior Living in Maytown. Born Wednesday, August 17, 1927 in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Edwin S. and Mary Ellen (Hooper) Gaster. He was married nearly 70 years to Martha A. (Myers) Gaster who passed away in August...

Feb 12, 2022

On February 12, Helen Tewksbury Neidig died in her sleep in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, PA, one month shy of her 101st birthday.

She was surrounded by family members who so dearly loved her.

She was born to the late Byron G. Tewksbury and Florence B. (Stevens) on March 15, 1921 in Auburn Center, a...

Feb 9, 2022

Frances M. (Aldinger) Coble, 92, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Emerald Rehab & Healthcare Center, Elizabethtown.  Born Saturday, February 1, 1930, in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Thompson) Aldinger.  She was married to Eugene E. Coble for over 51 years until his death on Wednesday, February 2,...

Feb 8, 2022

Chief Warrant Officer Three (Ret.) Brian T. Martin, 47, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born Friday, May 17, 1974, and blessed to be adopted by Howard and Judith (Miller) Martin of Apple Creek, OH. He is survived by his loving wife, Carrie Martin.

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Feb 6, 2022

Thomas P. Lavin, 70, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Hershey Medical Center.  Born Friday, March 16, 1951, in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Thomas and Marjorie (Anthony) Lavin.  He was married to Anne D. (Duignan) Lavin on April 9, 1999.

Thomas worked as...

Feb 3, 2022

Mary Joan (Walker) Tyler, 90, of Elizabethtown, PA passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Born in Lakeland, Florida, she was the daughter of Andrew Nelson Walker and Josephine Cady Walker.

Mary Jo was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, Stephen L. Tyler, Jr. She is survived by three children: Linda of Elizabethtown, April, wife...