Obituary Listing

Richard A. Shuey

Richard A. Shuey

Jan 16, 2022

Richard A. Shuey, 61, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. He was born Sunday, November 20, 1960 to Kenneth R. and Audrey A. (Landis) Shuey. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Teresa L. (Zechman) Shuey.

Rick was a proud Dallas Cowboys fan.  He was...

David L. Chastain

David L. Chastain

Jan 14, 2022

​Private services and interment will be at the convenience of the family.

Clair R. Nissley

Clair R. Nissley

Jan 14, 2022

Clair R. Nissley, 90, of Middletown, went home to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 14, 2022 at home. Born Friday, March 27, 1931 in Hershey, he was the son of the late Earl E. and Dorothy G. (Risser) Nissley. He was married 66 years to Ruth G. (Leaman) Nissley.

Clair...

David A. Fisher

David A. Fisher

Jan 12, 2022

David A. Fisher, 54, of Palmyra, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Hershey Medical Center. Born Friday, December 22, 1967 in Hershey, he was the son of Linda L. (Wagner) Fisher of Elizabethtown and the late Daniel E. Fisher Sr. He was married almost 29 years to Stacy L. (Shertzer) Fisher.

Always quick witted and...

Linda D. (Mason)  Gates

Linda D. (Mason) Gates

Jan 12, 2022

Linda D. Gates, 69, of Palmyra, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.  She was born Saturday, April 5, 1952 to the late Owen D. Mason, Sr., and Mary M. (Hancock) Mason.

Linda had a love for animals.  More than anything she loved her grandkids, she also loved to sneak them...

Walter W. Wilken

Walter W. Wilken

Jan 12, 2022

Walter W. Wilken, 83, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. He was the husband of Doris G. Wilken. Service and interment will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Walt's memory may be made to Masonic Village Hospice, 98 Masonic Drive, Suite 101, Elizabethtown, PA...

Grace A. (Laudermilch)  Williard

Grace A. (Laudermilch) Williard

Jan 10, 2022

Grace A. (Laudermilch) Bishop Williard, 91, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022 at the Londonderry Village, Palmyra. She was born Saturday, March 29, 1930 to the late George and Laura (Swope) Laudermilch.  She was predeceased by her husband Richard H. Bishop in 1993 and later her second husband Elvin Williard in 2014.

Grace...

Timothy K. Coble

Timothy K. Coble

Jan 10, 2022

Timothy K. Coble (Uncle Timmy), 58, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022 at his home due to natural causes.  Born Wednesday, October 30, 1963, in Lancaster, he was the son of Frances (Aldinger) Coble and the late Eugene E. Coble.

Tim worked as an installer for Superior Sign, Elizabethtown and retired this past...

Gesche Reuther

Gesche Reuther

Jan 9, 2022

Gesche Reuther, 89, of Hummelstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Columbia Cottage, Palmyra.  She was born Friday, October 7, 1932 to the late Johannes and Ingeborg Maria (Christensen) Iwersen.  She was predeceased by her husband, Albert H. Reuther, since July 16, 2008.

Gesche was a proud member of the Twig Auxiliary for...

Emily Jane (Cobaugh)  Miller

Emily Jane (Cobaugh) Miller

Jan 9, 2022

Emily Jane “Janie” (Cobaugh) Miller, 86, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.  Born Thursday, December 12, 1935, in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late Ernest S. and Mary (Peoples) Cobaugh.

Jane grew up in Elizabethtown and graduated from EAHS in 1953.  She worked as an Administrative Assistant...

Ruth G. (Gruber)  Snyder

Ruth G. (Gruber) Snyder

Jan 8, 2022

Ruth G. Snyder, 88, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 in Bethlehem, PA. Born, Wednesday, November 22, 1933 in Conoy Twp., she was the daughter of the late Norman and Mary (Fry) Gruber. She was married 42 years to Willis J. Snyder who passed away in January 1999.

Ruth was employed 20 years with...

Irene T. (Bedrin)  Newell

Irene T. (Bedrin) Newell

Jan 6, 2022

An obituary will be available upon completion.

Leonard James Bashore

Leonard James Bashore

Jan 6, 2022

Leonard James Bashore, 93, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Stoneridge Retirement Living Community in Myerstown.  He was born Friday, May 16, 1928 in Hershey to the late Robert and Gladys (Lavine) Bashore.  He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Maxine (Herr) Bashore.

He graduated from Palmyra High School, honorably served...

Susan E. (Kreiser)  Cunningham

Susan E. (Kreiser) Cunningham

Jan 5, 2022

Susan E. Cunningham, 66, of Hummelstown, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the Hershey Medical Center. She was born Tuesday, April 19, 1955 to Jessie A. (Hillegas) Kreiser and the late Ronald L. Kreiser.  She is survived by her loving husband of almost 49 years, Kenneth E. Cunningham.

Susan enjoyed going on cruises and spending...

Ann O. Rampulla

Ann O. Rampulla

Jan 4, 2022

Ann O. Rampulla, 58, of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Dorothy (Owen) Wolford. She is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, John M. Rampulla.

Ann spent her career as...

Harrison Lincoln Reigle, Jr.

Harrison Lincoln Reigle, Jr.

Jan 3, 2022

Harrison Lincoln Reigle, Jr., 91, of Annville, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Monday, January 3, 2022.  He was born Wednesday, October 15, 1930 to the late Harrison L. Reigle, Sr., and Bessie (Kissinger) Reigle.  He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Kathleen (Schindler) Reigle.

Harrison was a proud...

Joyce Arletta Shenfeld

Joyce Arletta Shenfeld

Jan 2, 2022

Joyce Arletta (Fager) Shenfeld, 92, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Harrisburg.  She was born on Sunday, July 19, 1929 to the late Clarence and Sadie (Grubb) Fager.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years since 2006, Lloyd Shenfeld.

Joyce had a love for animals, especially her cats. In...

Jean L. (Gettys)  Umbrell

Jean L. (Gettys) Umbrell

Jan 2, 2022

Jean L. (Gettys) Umbrell, 72, of Annville, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, January 2, 2022, in Elizabethtown.  She was born Thursday, December 15, 1949 to the late Harry J. and Joyce E. (Starry) Gettys.  She is survived by her loving husband, Carl R. Umbrell, Sr.

Jean was a member of the Williams...

Norma M. (Kromer)  Burkey

Norma M. (Kromer) Burkey

2022

Norma May Burkey, born August 27, 1926, in California, PA, to Julia and John Kromer, passed away peacefully with her daughter and daughter-in-law by her side on Sunday, April 3, 2022.  Norma will be deeply missed by her daughter, Georgetta Gardner (Chris), daughter-in-law, Carolynne Burkey, with whom she resided for the past 34 years, her grandchildren, Lori Bechtel (Mike),...

Janet L. (Clouser)  Slesser

Janet L. (Clouser) Slesser

Jan 1, 2022

Janet L. Slesser, 71, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Hershey Medical Center. Born Wednesday, June 14, 1950 in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Bailey) Clouser. She was married 54 years to R. Richard “Dick” Slesser, Jr.

Janet was an active member of LifeGate in Elizabethtown. She...