Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 6, 2022

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

Dec 31, 2021

Earl Vinton (Bud) Longenecker, 89, of Hershey, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021. Born in Mt Joy, he was the oldest son to the late Earl W. and Helen H. Longenecker and married 42 years to his loving wife, the late Janice L. Longenecker.

A 1950 graduate of South Lebanon High School, Bud excelled in...

Dec 31, 2021

Sandra “Sandy” J. Schantz, 78, of Hummelstown, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021. Born May 22, 1943 in Powder Valley, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Mohr) Pfleiger. She was married 57 years to Gerald J. Schantz.

Sandy began work at the Woodson Dairy in Red Hill, PA selling ice...

Dec 30, 2021

Gladys Marie (Laudig) Dennis, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Hershey Medical Center.  Born Sunday, November 24, 1929, in Ringtown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Eva E. (Horne) Laudig.  She was married to Donald N. Dennis for over 72 years until his death...

Dec 28, 2021

Pauline V (Morris) Keyton, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 surrounded by loving family in her home in Palmyra, PA. She was a loving Mama and homemaker. In her younger years she rode motorcycle with her husband, Charlie.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Clark of Hillsville, Va., her sons; Charlie Jr. (Maria) Keyton...