Obituary Listing

Jan 28, 2025

Beverly A. (Gadley) Weingard, 63, of Elizabethtown was reunited with her daughter, Sandy on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Larry Knight and Carol Leigh (Fleeger) Gadley.

Beverly was proudly retired in 2024. She enjoyed travelling the world with her husband, Dave Monchak, visiting Africa, New Zealand, Hawaii, and...

Jan 25, 2025

William R. Heinz, 77, of Elizabethtown passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late Charles Krona and Mary Bell (Patton) Heinz. He was the loving husband to Gail J. (Gustafson) Heinz for 40 years.

Bill moved to Masonic Homes of Elizabethtown in 1949. He graduated from Elizabethtown Area...

Jan 23, 2025

Jane Hemperly Hardy, 103, of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born on April 18, 1921 to the late Roy G. and Mary (Fox) Feeser. She is predeceased by both of her loving husbands, Glenn Hemperly whom she married in 1941 until he passed in 1992, and...

Jan 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William James (Bill) Decker on January 22, 2025, at the age of 77, in Elizabethtown, PA. Bill was born on August 27, 1947, in Ann Arbor, MI, to James and Mary (McCormick) Decker.

Bill was admired immensely for his many outstanding achievements and characteristics. Underlying all...

Jan 22, 2025

E. Eugene Duck, born in Clearfield, Pa in 1937 to Elmer and Luella (Lucas) Duck, who affectionately called him Sonny. He attended Clearfield high school and then attended University of Nevada. He is most remembered for the many years he spent teaching and coaching football in the Cocalico and Elizabethtown school districts. He is predeceased by his loving wife...

Jan 21, 2025

Faye R. Love-Kretz, 89, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Traditions of Hershey. She was born on October 7, 1935 to the late Ralph and Arlene (McCorkel) Heisey. She is predeceased by her loving husband, J. Robert Kretz.

Faye was one of the first women to hold top executive positions at both...

Jan 20, 2025

William H. “Bill” Folger Jr., 86, of Palmyra, PA passed away on January 20, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on August 5, 1938, in Wilmington, DE, Bill spent the last 50+ years in Palmyra, PA in his beloved house on Eisenhower Road.

In 1956, he graduated from P.S. DuPont High School...

Jan 19, 2025

Robert G. “Bob” Gaul, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Geza and Loretta (Diehl) Gaul. He was widowed by his loving wife, Nancy (Dimenichi) Gaul.

Bob worked as a high school guidance counselor and teacher. Even after retirement, he remained...

Jan 17, 2025

James Richard Hamilton, 83, of Lakewood Ranch, FL, formerly of Elizabethtown, PA and McLean, VA, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Sandy Springs, GA. Born Sunday, June 8, 1941, in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Richard and Dorothy (Neidig) Hamilton. He was married 40 years to Lourdes (Perez) Hamilton, who passed away on...

Jan 17, 2025

Curtis M. O’Brien, 83, of Palmyra, went home unexpectedly to be with Jesus on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the VA Medical Center, Lebanon. He was born on January 3, 1942 to the late Mahlon and Hilda (Bowman) O’Brien. He is survived by his loving wife, of 62 years, Sandra L. (Baker) O’Brien.

Born and raised in...

Jan 17, 2025

Patricia A. “Patty” Eckman, 66, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Evylin (Martin) Fackler. Patty was the loving wife of 25 years to Marshall F. Eckman, Jr.

Patty was a very outgoing, sociable woman. She loved spending time with her friends...

Jan 14, 2025

Nancy L. Patnode, 77, of Marietta passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Gladys “Jeanette” (Hoffer) Young. Nancy was the loving wife to the late Thomas Patnode.

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Kim Geisel; four grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death...

Jan 13, 2025

Vladimir Alexander Safronov, 34, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly in Phoenix, AZ on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born on Wednesday December 26, 1990 to his parents, Michael and Helen (Victor) Menser.

Vladimir was a truck driver who loved to travel in the country and also overseas. He had a passion for history, astronomy, and politics,...

Jan 10, 2025

Loren Leverentz, 66, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Masonic Village Hospice. Born on May 18, 1958, in Harrisburg, Loren was the son of the late John and Shirley (Cooper) Leverentz.

Loren was a 1976 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School. Over the years Loren worked as a...

Jan 9, 2025

F. Jean Bianco, 91, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Sunday, May 28, 1933 in Rahway, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William Wells and Caroline (Walther) Loveland. She was married to Donald Hommer who passed away in November 2022. She was also...

Jan 9, 2025

Anna Mary Forry, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born in Mount Joy, she was the daughter of the late Christian W. and Anna “Annie” Mary Geib (Hause). Anna Mary was the wife of Joseph A. Forry Sr (deceased) and longtime partner to Barry Klopp (deceased).

Anna Mary is survived by her sons, Michael...

Jan 9, 2025

Katherine Wiley, 100, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully at home. Born in Bridgeton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Edna (Dean) Coombs.

Katherine is survived by three children, Diane, Sharon, and Millard.

Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. The family appreciates your prayers during this...

Jan 9, 2025

John S. Baird, 64, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025. He was born on Thursday, August 25, 1960 to the late William and Judy (Cooper) Baird. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Dawn Lee (Jacobs) Baird.

John was a hard worker who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a machine operator and...

Jan 7, 2025

Barbara-Ann Cole (Howell) Schubart, 95, of Palmyra passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born Friday, March 29, 1929 in Wood Ridge, NJ to the late C. Vincent and Lillian (Cole) Howell. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 ½ years, William “Bill” P. Schubart.

She is survived by a...

Jan 6, 2025

Mary Louise (Rinde) Adams passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on August 7, 1935, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, she was the sixth of seven children of Thomas D. and Inez Rinde. She grew up in Fremont, Nebraska, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Math from Midland College, where...