Obituary Listing

Jan 20, 2022

Donna Aungst, 62, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster. She was born June 19, 1959 to the late Ronald M. and Joan M. (Kaylor) Long.  She is survived by her loving husband, Dale Aungst.

Donna loved going antiquing, decorating her home, and...

Jan 19, 2022

Orville H. Schwanger, 97, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Traditions of Hershey, Palmyra.  He was born Saturday, July 5, 1924 to the late Orville H. and Ethel (Larson) Schwanger.  He is predeceased by his wife of 61 years Jean M. (Leibfried) Schwanger since February 28, 2007.

Orville was a graduate of...

Jan 18, 2022

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Jan 18, 2022

Ronald D. Ashcraft, 70, of Marietta, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Johnstown, he was the son of the late DeWayne and Ruth (Stiffler) Ashcraft. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia G. (Mason) Ashcraft, his three children: Michelle D. Haviland and husband John of Richmond, VA, Thomas M....

Jan 18, 2022

Lloyd H. Frederick, 85, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Coudersport, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Wednesday, June, 10, 1936 in Tower City, he was the son of the late George and Sarah (Shoestall) Frederick. He was married 65 years to Shirley J. (Crossgrove) Frederick who passed away in January of 2020.

Jan 18, 2022

James Vernon Kinsey, 84, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born Sunday, July 18, 1937 in Marietta, he was the son of the late Vernon and Helen (Sauders) Kinsey. He was together with A. Christine (Bhe) Kinsey for 45 years.

Jim was a 1955...

Jan 18, 2022

Josephine F. (Urban) Musser, 93, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 18, 2022 at

Milton S. Hershey Medical center. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Minersville, she was the daughter of the late Wallace J. Urban and Josephine E. Conshue (Urban)

Josephine was a retired Director of Nursing;...

Jan 18, 2022

Dawn Lee (Jacobs) Baird, 62, of Cleona, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center following a courageous battle with brain cancer.  She was born Thursday, December 24, 1959 in Harrisburg to Alice R. (Jacobs) Decker and the late Benjamin E. Jacobs.  She is survived by her loving husband John Scott Baird.

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Jan 17, 2022

Donald E. Kurtz, Sr., 69, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born Sunday, January 4, 1953 to the late Charlie Kurtz and Geraldine (Sparks).

He is survived by his children: Jennifer Fazenbaker and husband Bryan and Donald E. Kurtz, Jr. and wife Allison; and 5 grandchildren.

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...

Jan 14, 2022

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

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...

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...

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...