Obituary Listing

Earl L. Tressler

Mar 21, 2025

Earl L. Tressler, 90, of Myerstown passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. Born in Marietta, he was the son of the late Lau and Florence (Zinn) Tressler. He was married to the late Mollie Y. (Fantom) Tressler for over 62 years, until she passed in 2020.

Earl is survived by a daughter, Wafi Y. Schilling (Rick);...

Virginia Ann (Long) Springen

Mar 19, 2025

Virginia Ann Springen, 85, of Elizabethtown passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Elmer R. and Ann S. (Morgan) Long.

Virginia was an avid quilter and reader. She enjoyed gardening and solving puzzles. She was an active member of the Historical Societies of Camp Hill and Cumberland...

Marian L. (Walmer) Lancaster

Mar 19, 2025

Marian (Walmer) Lancaster, 89, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. She was born on Friday, January 10, 1936 to the late Elmer D. and Bertha (Reigle) Walmer. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Albert Harry Lancaster, of 59 years.

Marian...

Anne E. (Daniels) Severs

Mar 18, 2025

Anne E. (Daniels) Severs, 84, of Palmyra passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. She was born on Thursday, June 13, 1940 to the late Frank E. and Ottilie H. (Lux) Daniels. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 55 years, Walter B. Severs.

Anne was raised...

Lisbeth A. (Sechrist) Leber

Mar 17, 2025

Lisbeth Alane “Liz” Leber, 67, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, March 17, 2025. Born in York, she was the daughter of Mary Alice (O’Donnell) Sechrist and the late George S. Sechrist, Jr. Liz was the loving wife of Dennis R. Leber for 46 years.

Liz worked as an IT Analyst for AHOLD, Inc./Giant Food Stores...

Deborah (Keener) Wagner

Mar 16, 2025

Deborah Wagner, 59, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born on Thursday, May 13, 1965 to the late Jack and Jean (Fackler) Keener. She is survived by her loving long-term partner, Kenneth J. Snyder, Jr.

Deborah was an avid crafter with a love for...

Diana Kay (Horn) Wells

Mar 14, 2025

Diana Kay (Horn) Wells, 83, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 14, 2025. Born on July 31, 1941, in Paris, Illinois, to the late William Paul and Gladys Elaine (Pedigo) Horn.  She was predeceased by her loving husband, Dr. Lester W. Wells.

Diana led a life dedicated to nursing education...

Gayle L. (Heisey) Bush

Mar 14, 2025

After a lengthy illness, Gayle L. Bush, 79, of Landisville, passed quietly and peacefully on Friday, March 14th at home with her husband at her side. In her final days, she was cared for by her husband Robert and Hospice & Community Care. Gayle and Bob celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary on February 14th of this year. Born Monday,...

Joyce A. Crow

Mar 14, 2025

Joyce A. Crow, 70, of Middletown went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Gene and Ruby (Fager) Crow.

Joyce is survived by her two brothers, Rick Crow (Sonya) and Steven Crow; a niece, Tracey Stremmel; a nephew, Michael Crow; and...

Carl S. Groff

Mar 13, 2025

Carl S. Groff, 54, of Elizabethtown, passed away on March 13, 2025, at Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD. Born in Panama City, FL, he was the son of Carl R. Groff and the late Miriam (Forrey) Groff. He was married to his loving wife of 27 years, Zina M. (Ruff) Groff.

Carl spent his career...

Doris Lenore (Walmer) Frehafer

Mar 10, 2025

Doris L. (Walmer) Frehafer, 95, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Ethel (Carmany) Walmer. Doris was the beloved wife of the late Lance Frehafer, who passed in 2016.

Doris was a member of the Women’s club of Lebanon and Palmyra. Above...

Grace "Lou" Louise (Miller) Bender

Mar 6, 2025

Grace L. “Lou” Bender, 84, of Palmyra passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Born in Hershey, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mary (Geipe) Miller. She was the loving wife of the late Harvey C. Bender who passed away in 1999.

Lou was a very thoughtful woman and welcoming to everyone. She...

Nancy M. (Blackwelder) King

Mar 6, 2025

Nancy M. King, 72, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born Tuesday, November 18, 1952, to the late Doyt A. and Claire G. (Gadoury) Blackwelder.

Nancy was always busy, pursuing her passion of quilting and running her quilt stitching business. She was a member of the Piecemakers Quilt Guild...

Joann B. (Bailey) Mcgurk

Mar 5, 2025

JoAnn Bailey McGurk, age 90, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away on March 5, 2025.  She was the loving companion of Palmer H. Arnold.

JoAnn was the daughter of the late Ervin and Viola (Reider) Kopp.  JoAnn graduated from Red Lion Area High School and retired from the Visiting Nurse Association of York, PA.

In addition...

Earl Ginder Kanode

Mar 5, 2025

Earl G. Kanode, 91, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Born in Roaring Spring, he was the son of the late William Ober and Anna (Ginder) Kanode.

Earl was a proud Air Force veteran, serving in the Korean War. He worked as a truck driver for Melhorn Trucking Company of Mount Joy for...

Helen B. (Resko) Myers

Mar 3, 2025

Helen B. Myers, 95, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Simons) Resko. Helen was the youngest of 7 siblings who have all preceded her in death. She was the loving wife of J. Richard Myers for 59 years. J. Richard passed...

Wilbur G. Kline

Feb 28, 2025

Wilbur G. "Red" Kline, 84 of 321 N. Market St., Elizabethtown, has passed peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, February 28, 2025. He was loved and will be missed by family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held from 1-3PM on Saturday, March 29 at the Moose, 126 Maytown Rd,. Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

Dena Marie (Lancaster) Diaz

Feb 26, 2025

Dena Marie Diaz, 50, of Myerstown, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the Hershey Medical Center. She was born January 19, 1975 to Richard Lancaster and the late Debra (Porr) Lancaster.

Dena was a not only a loving mother, but she also fostered children with her significant other, Felix. She loved her job as a...

Catharine D. (Carbough) Olweiler

Feb 26, 2025

Catharine D. Olweiler, 101, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Born October 26, 1923 in Highspire, she was the daughter of the late Vance and Ella (Bush) Carbough. She was married 61 years to Lawrence H. Olweiler who passed away in August 2001.

Catharine was a seamstress, working for numerous area garment factories,...

Timothy K. Johnson

Feb 23, 2025

Timothy K. Johnson, 67, of Palmyra, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, February 23, 2025. His mother, father and sister preceded him in death.

Tim was born in Decatur, IL on October 13, 1957. He spent his childhood in Illinois and Maryland. He attended the Evangelical Free Church of Hershey where he was involved...