Obituary Listing

Feb 22, 2025

Andrea R. Blauch, 76, of Palmyra, PA, passed away peacefully in her beloved home on Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Bruce Blauch, with whom she shared 53 wonderful years of marriage.

Born in Lebanon, PA, on September 19, 1948, Andrea was the daughter of the late Anthony and Jeanne (Smith)...

Feb 20, 2025

Nancy Lea, born on June 29, 1934 in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late AnnaLea and Raymond.

Nancy lived a vibrant life filled with her passions for travel, shopping, and exploring different countries. She particularly enjoyed cruise vacations and dining out at various establishments. Her deep love for animals was well-known to all who...

Feb 20, 2025

Barton Ziegler, 73, of Elizabethtown, passed away on February 20th in Hershey surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Pottstown to Barton and Arlene Ziegler on July 8th, 1951.

He went on to Elizabethtown College where he met his wife, Kathie. They were married June

18th, 1977 in Chatham, NJ. He worked as...

Feb 20, 2025

Anita Margaret Wenrich (Freet) passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20 at age 86.  Anita was a resident of Londonderry Village in Palmyra PA since 2012.

Anita was born and grew up in Hershey PA.  She was the daughter of Willard "Bill" Freet and Pauline (Rhoads) Freet.  As a young child she lived on a farm outside...

Feb 18, 2025

M. Virginia “Ginny” Flynn, 93, passed away February 18, 2025, at Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Carlise, PA. Virginia was born on September 18, 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Howard R. and Hulda Stewart Elicker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert V. Flynn; and two brothers, Howard G....

Feb 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lawrence P. “Larry” Betz, age 70, of Rheems, PA on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Larry was born in Pittsburgh, PA on Wednesday, February 16, 1955, to the late Lawrence J. and Celine C. Betz.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Dana; daughter, Brandy;...

Feb 17, 2025

Narcissa A. Lewis, 82, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown PA. Born Wednesday, February 17, 1943, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Narcissa (Peterson) Frutchey. She was married 49 years to Robert W. Lewis, Sr. who passed away October 7,...

Feb 16, 2025

Kenneth A. Nauman, 91, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Victor G. and Lydia (Reese) Nauman.

Ken was a proud Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He enjoyed playing cards, hunting, and spending time at his cabin, especially watching the wildlife. He...

Feb 16, 2025

Nancy L. Bucher, 78, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the Londonderry Village, Palmyra. She was born August 29, 1946 to the late Harold S. and Mary E. (Rupp) Shade. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Fred E. Bucher.

Nancy was a graduate of John Harris in 1964...

Feb 15, 2025

With hearts full of loving memories, we share the news that our beloved Janet "Sarge" (Hoag) Schreiber, 95, peacefully joined her Heavenly Father on the evening of February 15, 2025. Janet, the cherished daughter of Clifford L. Hoag and Ester K. (Martin) Hoag, was a truly special soul, the only one of her four siblings to be born in...

Feb 14, 2025

Carol A. (Lines) Weikel, 58, of Middletown passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 14, 2025. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Anna (Smith) Lines. She was the loving wife of the late Gregory S. Weikel, Sr., who passed in 2023.

Carol loved animals, especially tigers. She enjoyed visiting the zoo and...

Feb 14, 2025

E. Marie Rausch, 84, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Linden Village, Lebanon. She was born on January 18, 1941 to the late George and Ellen (Sholly) Lenig. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Kenneth L. Rausch.

E. Marie loved spending time at the gym, watching old movies, reading, and...

Feb 14, 2025

Jean M. Brandt, of Elizabethtown, entered her Savior’s arms surrounded by all her children and her Covenant Husband, Don Weaver, on Friday, February 14 at the age of 85 in the Memory Care Facility of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.

Born on October 30, 1939, in Elizabethtown, Jean was a 1958 graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School. Following graduation,...

Feb 13, 2025

Jay Marlin Hilsher, 81, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster. He was born January 10, 1944 to the late Harry and Anna Mae (Risser) Hilsher. He is survived by his loving wife, of almost 58 years, Janet (Huntzberger) Hilsher.

Marlin was a carpenter and supporter of the Faith...

Feb 12, 2025

Dr. Robert S. Martin, 94, of Annville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Harmony of Hershey. He was born August 29, 1930 to the late Mario Valentine and Pheobe (Smith) Martin. He is predeceased by his loving wife of almost 70 years, Patricia S. (Smith) Martin.

A proud Navy Veteran, Dr. Martin was a...

Feb 11, 2025

Patty Lynn (Artz) Ney, passed from this world gracefully and peacefully on February 11, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family, friends, and army of inflatable outdoor snowmen and her octopus collection.

70 years young, she was a child of the 60’s and at nine years old became the middle child of The Blair and Evelyn...

Feb 10, 2025

Kay E. Mahlon, 81, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. Born in Williamstown, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Henry and Catherine (George) Whitcomb. She was the loving wife of 52 years to the late Robert John Mahlon, who passed in 2020.

Kay worked as an LPN for a nursing home in...

Feb 9, 2025

Abram J. McClune, 93, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born October 26, 1931 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Abram and Violet (Barret) McClune. He was married 64 years to Cora (Tangert) McClune, who passed away in October 2019.

Abe, affectionately known as Abie, was...

Feb 9, 2025

Thomas E. Carl, 50, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday February 9, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Ronald E. and Barbara Ann (Bachem) Carl.

Tom worked for Heat and Control in Lancaster for 29 years. He loved sports, especially golf, watching the Phillies and Eagles, and Penn State wrestling....

Feb 8, 2025

Richard James Morton, 72, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Mabel E. (Shank) McNaughton and the late Richard D. Morton. He was the loving husband of Janette (Azelvandre) Morton for 42 years.

Richard worked for the Elizabethtown Boro for more than 40 years. He was very...