Obituary Listing

Joan Marie Bame

Joan Marie Bame

Oct 2, 2025

Joan Marie Bame, 78, of Elizabethtown passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John J. Bame and Betty J. (Fox) Hair.

Joan enjoyed bowling. She frequented the Palmyra Bowling Center and participated in the Dutchman Tournaments. Joan could often be found reading Danielle Steel books, or completing puzzles.

She is survived by...

John W. Plessinger, Jr.

John W. Plessinger, Jr.

Oct 2, 2025

John W. Plessinger, Jr., 91, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Thursday, October 2, 2025. He was born November 23, 1933 to the late John W. Plessinger, Sr. and Gladys P. (Ciecierski) Plessinger. He is survived by his loving wife of over 72 years, Joyce R. (Wilkins) Plessinger.

John was a man devoted to...

Linda A. Sheddy

Linda A. Sheddy

Oct 1, 2025

Linda A. Sheddy, 84, of Palmyra passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Born June 16, 1941 in Hershey, she was the oldest daughter of the late Clemence W. and Clara (Terry) Cassel. Linda was the wife of J. David Sheddy for 62 years. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Linda was a graduate of Palmyra High School class of 1959....

Laurie A. Shuman

Laurie A. Shuman

Oct 1, 2025

Laurie Ann (Barnhart) Shuman, 73, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was born Thursday, July 17, 1952 in Sunbury to the last Kenneth and Pauline (Seabold) Barnhart. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Harry H. Shuman.

She was the proud owner and operator of Dallas’s Place, a cherished restaurant...

Victoria "Vicky" G. Meyer

Victoria "Vicky" G. Meyer

Sep 30, 2025

Victoria “Vicky,” “Vickie,” “Vic” G. Meyer, 85, of Canal Winchester, OH, formerly of Dillsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 30, 1940, to the late Clarence Jandzik and Betty (Wilkinson) Easterwood. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ammon “Dutch” J. Meyer, Jr.

Victoria graduated from...

S. Paul Schmuck

S. Paul Schmuck

Sep 29, 2025

S. Paul Schmuck, 82, of Elizabethtown passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Sidney G. and Ethel Mae (Buch) Schmuck. He was the loving husband of 58 years to Frances E. (Cooper) Schmuck.

Paul graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1960, and Franklin & Marshall College in 1964. He had...

Allen J. Baumbach

Allen J. Baumbach

Sep 28, 2025

Allen J. Baumbach, 87, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at home into his heavenly home and into the welcoming arms of his waiting Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was born November 2, 1937 to the late Carl V. Baumbach, Sr., and Audrey H. (Mathias) Baumbach. He was predeceased by his first wife, Charlotte R....

Scott Alan Miller

Scott Alan Miller

Sep 25, 2025

Scott Alan Miller, 60, of Grantville passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at home. Born on March 10, 1965 in Lebanon, he was the son of Patricia (Donten) Miller and the late Charles Miller. He was a devoted husband of 34 years to Stephanie (Ingram) Miller.

Scott was a movie buff and enjoyed time outdoors hunting and fishing. He had...

Walter B. Severs

Walter B. Severs

Sep 23, 2025

Dr. Walter B. Severs, 87, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.

He was pre-deceased by his wife Anne E. Daniels-Severs, Ph.D., and surviving are his daughters, Mary Sonnen (husband Tom), Jane Cordrey (husband Jim), and Katherine; sons Steven and William (wife Jessica), and granddaughter Elliana Grace; and a...

Gail M. McKinne

Gail M. McKinne

Sep 22, 2025

Gael McKinne passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Ralph and Minerva Thome, and her daughter, Maureen. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, and especially her husband of 57 years, Thomas, her two sons Casey (Carah) of Idaho and Kelly (Kathryn) of Mount Joy, her grandchildren Evelyn...

Judith Arlene Geyer

Judith Arlene Geyer

Sep 22, 2025

Judith Arlene Geyer, 89, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Alice L. (Badman) Resser, born June 7, 1936 in Ardmore, PA. She was the wife of Paul M. Geyer for 50 years, before divorcing in 2012.

Judith was a faithful member of the First Church of God,...

Larry K. Shick

Larry K. Shick

Sep 21, 2025

Larry K. Shick, 84, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Born in Leechburg, he was the son of the late William “Bill” and Dorothy (Knell) Shick, and devoted husband of 55 years to Cathellen “Cathy” (Tebo) Shick.

Larry lived a life defined by curiosity, service, and adventure. A proud U.S. Army veteran, he served in Korea as...

Virginia E. Halbleib

Virginia E. Halbleib

Sep 21, 2025

Virginia E. Halbleib, 85, of Palmyra passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Ruth (Frysinger) Bowers. She was the loving wife of 68 years to George Halbleib, Jr.

Virginia was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Elizabethtown. Her passion of baking and cooking lead her to...

Kenneth Filmore DeWees

Kenneth Filmore DeWees

Sep 21, 2025

Kenneth Filmore DeWees entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at his home on his horse farm in Fredericksburg, PA at the age of 88.

Born in Lebanon County, he was the son of the late Levi and Carrie (Gundrum) DeWees.

Affectionately known by friends as “The Outlaw”, Ken was a cowboy and proud owner of many special horses; enjoyed...

Michael Stuart Boozer

Michael Stuart Boozer

Sep 19, 2025

Michael S. Boozer, 71, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born Sunday, July 4, 1954 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jay M. and Erma (Ginder) Boozer. He was married 37 years to Robin L. (Kilpatrick) Boozer.

Mike was a 1972 graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School and Lancaster County CTC. He served his...

Patricia Ann Hoch

Patricia Ann Hoch

Sep 13, 2025

Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Pearl A. Good

Pearl A. Good

Sep 13, 2025

Pearl Arlene (Brubaker) Good, 95, of Weslaco, TX, formerly of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Saturday at her daughter’s home in Texas. Born December 21, 1929 in Jackson Twp., PA, she was the daughter of the late Norman A. and Lavina (Gingrich) Brubaker. She was married 63 years to Harvey B. Good who passed away in August 2012.

Pearl served New...

Barry D. Riegle

Barry D. Riegle

Sep 13, 2025

Barry D. Riegle, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his home in Palmyra, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was 80 years old. Born on June 30, 1945, he was the son of the late Daniel H. and Beatrice L. (Keath) Riegle. Barry is survived by his devoted wife of 60...

Melvin E. Renoll, Jr.

Melvin E. Renoll, Jr.

Sep 10, 2025

Melvin E. Renoll Jr., age 68, of York, passed away on September 10, 2025 at Harmony of Hershey, Hershey, PA. 

Born in Hanover, Pennsylvania on November 11, 1956, Melvin was the son of Dorthea L. (Kagarise) Renoll Yingling of Hanover, and the late Melvin E. Renoll, Sr. 

He served as a York County Corrections Officer for over 30 years. His free time...

Shirley Jean (Kegerreis) Dupert

Shirley Jean (Kegerreis) Dupert

Sep 9, 2025

Shirley Jean Kegerreis Dupert, 90, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. She was born Wednesday, July 31, 1935, in Campbelltown to the late Vincent P. Kegerreis and Georgianna E. (Kerr) Barndt. She was predeceased by her loving husband Paul E. Dupert on Tuesday, January 6, 1987.

She graduated from Hershey High School and dedicated...