Obituary Listing

Leo H. Stauffer

Apr 2, 2025

Leo H. Stauffer, 74, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born January 31, 1951 to the late Milton H. and Margaret A. (Derr) Stauffer.

Leo was an avid fisher and hunter. He enjoyed his Harley, antique cars, and watching the Philadelphia Eagles. More than anything he was a loving...

Margaret Ruth (Biller) Lorup

Apr 2, 2025

A most fulfilling life of experiences involving love, family, friends, laughter, learning, and simple pleasures among a finite reminder that time waits for no one.

A celebration of life was held from 1935 to 2025.

Miriam D. (Schlosser) Spohn

Apr 2, 2025

Miriam D. Spohn, 84, of Palmyra passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Marie C. (Ernst) Schlosser. She was the loving wife of Barry L. Spohn for 58 years of marriage.

Miriam was an active member of the Queen of the Universe Catholic Church...

Joan Carpenter

Mar 30, 2025

Joan Carpenter, 77, of Elizabethtown passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Nova Zukoske. She was raised in Snyder County and graduated from the Selinsgrove Area High School in 1965. Joan was the wife of the late Randy Carpenter who passed away on...

Suzanne S. Deberry

Mar 26, 2025

Suzanne S. DeBerry, 53, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Born in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of Susan Flowers and the late Ralph Sowers. She will be dearly missed by her husband, E. Trey DeBerry.

Suzanne had a passion for working with children, which is what made her a...

Larry H. Bingeman

Mar 25, 2025

Larry H. Bingeman “reached for the wings” on Tuesday, March 25, at the Lebanon VA Hospice where he had served as a loyal volunteer and was appropriately feted during his last days.

Larry was the youngest son of Ralph and Ella Mae Bingeman, born in Lancaster County, PA, on July 5, 1939. Independence Day was always an...

Kassidy Marie Wilk

Mar 24, 2025

Kassidy Marie Wilk, 14, of Elizabethtown passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 24, 2025. Born in Hershey, she was raised by her grandparents, Thomas and Melinda Hackman, of Elizabethtown.

Kassidy was very active in sports, playing softball with Donegal High School. She was a soccer player and former gymnast. She enjoyed laughing at memes and working at...

Captain (Ret.) Thomas P. Ziemba, Psp

Mar 23, 2025

Captain (Ret.) Thomas Ziemba, PSP, 92, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025. He was born on October 13, 1932 in Wilkes Barre, PA, the third of seven children to the late George and Mary E. (Borowski) Ziemba. He is survived by his loving wife, of 66 years, Alice (Baird) Ziemba.

Thomas is a...

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...