Obituary Listing

Jul 3, 2020

Donald Eugene DiLucia, 58, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Manheim.  Born Wednesday, November 15, 1961, in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mildred (Newcomer) DiLucia.

Donald worked at the former C&D Technologies, Inc., Leola, for over 30 years.

He is survived by three children: Maria Bass, of...

Jul 3, 2020

Paul C. Demko, Jr., of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, July 3, 2020.  He was born to the late Paul C. Demko, Sr. and Margaret M. Flynn.

Paul was a member of the Moose Lodge #410 and enjoyed golfing in his free time.  He also loved working and snacking on the snacks he sold.  Most...

Jul 3, 2020

Catherine P. (Chestnut) Keim, 98, formerly of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020, at UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg.  Born Monday, June 19, 1922, in Union Deposit and raised in Royalton, she was the daughter of the late Harvey E. and Ruth (Jones) Chestnut.  She was married to Paul D. Keim for over 50 years...

Jul 2, 2020

Grace Elizabeth (Lehman) Engle, 85, peacefully went home to be with her Lord at Spring Garden Rehab & Nursing Center, Harrisburg on Thursday, July 2, 2020.  Born Friday, April 5, 1935 at home in Hershey, she was the daughter of the late Samuel L. and Alma K. (Brandt) Lehman.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of 41 years,...

Jul 1, 2020

Jean Faye (Werner) Snyder, 89, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Fry Village, Middletown.  She was born to the late Russell W. and Hilda June Felty-Werner.  She was predeceased by her husband Harvey M. Snyder.

Jean was a lifetime member of the Palm Lutheran Church.  Throughout her life Jean enjoyed travel, reading...

Jun 30, 2020

Cheryl M Rider, 65 of Elizabethtown, died peacefully and entered into rest on June 30, 2020 in Hershey, Pa. Cheryl was born in Harrisburg to Raymond Rider and Lois Hoffman on June 10, 1955.

She was a graduate of Steelton High School in 1973. Cheryl is proceeded in death by her father Raymond Rider. Cheryl is survived...

Jun 30, 2020

Charles W. Schaeffer, 76, of Elizabethtown, passed from this life into the next, on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.

Born in Myerstown, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph and Grace (Hunsicker) Schaeffer. Charlie is survived by his wife of 40 years, Phyllis, and his three children, Brian, Beth, and Greg. ...

Jun 29, 2020

Charles J. Lamb, 88, of Elizabethtown, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Paramount Senior Living, Maytown.  Born Sunday, July 12, 1931, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Rainel A. and Helen (Yambor) Lamb.  He was married to Diane H. (Lambert) Lamb on May 29, 1954.

Charlie enjoyed his...

Jun 28, 2020

Mark A. Carter, 59, of Bainbridge, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Hershey Medical Center.  Born Sunday, December 4, 1960, in Bainbridge, he was the son of Marjorie A. (Ortity) Carter and Walter F. Carter Sr., married to Barbara (Emsweiler) Carter.  He was married to Tammy L. (Smith) Carter on July 22, 2005.

Jun 27, 2020

Leah Lucinda (Garman) Craine, 101 of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at home. Born in Blandburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clair and Margaret (Becker) Garman. She was married 65 years to Blair David Craine, Jr., who passed away on May 15, 2011.

Leah was a dedicated homemaker. She was a...

Jun 27, 2020

Timothy J. Snook, 60, of Shermans Dale passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on Saturday, June 27, 2020.  He was the loving son of the late Robert and Mabel (Fisher) McDade.  He is survived by his loving wife Kristan M. (Krisher) Snook.

Tim loved watching Nascar and he loved his rottweiler companions.  ...

Jun 24, 2020

Elizabeth (Goscinski) Fay, 98, formerly of Palmyra and Hershey, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Middletown Home. Born Tuesday, September 13, 1921 in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Koczot) Goscinski. She was married to Patrick John Fay who passed away June 6, 1981.

Elizabeth was very talented...

Jun 24, 2020

Brigadier General (Ret.) Charles E. Martin (PA)

BG Chuck Martin passed away peacefully on June 24, 2020 at his home in Palmyra, PA.

Chuck served with distinction for over thirty-two years in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as a helicopter pilot, rising in rank from private to his retired rank of Brigadier General. Over his...

Jun 22, 2020

Jeannette S. Gerber, 91, of Bainbridge, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at home. Born Monday, October 29, 1928 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Adam E. and Edna M. (Erisman) Sweigart. She was the wife of David Gerber who passed away in March of 2003.

Jeannette was a member of St. Luke’s...

Jun 22, 2020

Sally I. Makuch, 78, of Palmyra, PA passed away in her home on Monday, June 22, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband John Makuch.

She found great joy in being a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. She was born to Lorena and Edward Michaelson in Des Moines, Iowa. In addition to her husband she...

Jun 21, 2020

Shawn C. Koller, 30, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Lancaster General Hospital.  Born Wednesday, December 6, 1989, in York, he was the son of Melissa A. Looks and Corey L. Koller.

Shawn loved the Dallas Cowboys, watching TV, hanging out with his family and his best friend, Bobby.  Shawn had a smile...

Jun 19, 2020

K.R.”Butch”  Rineer, 76, of Elizabethtown passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, June 19, 2020.  He was born to the late Kerwin R. Rineer and Jean (Hoffman) Keys.  He is predeceased by his loving wife A. Jane (Williams) Rineer.

Butch attended Hempfield High School and was a proud Army veteran who continued his career as a...

Jun 19, 2020

Michelle D. Penvose, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the MS Hershey Medical Center.  She was born to the late Michael and Mary (Davis) Harrick.  She is predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Neil E. Penvose since May 1, 2018.

She is survived by her children: Jon Erik and Brooke...

Jun 19, 2020

Loraine Grace (Fitzwater) Glidden, 97, of the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020.

Born in Baltimore, MD, she moved to Elizabethtown, PA as an infant.  Loraine was the daughter of the late Ira Fitzwater and the late Anna Mary (Lokey) Fitzwater.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69...

Jun 18, 2020

Ruth E. Hoch, 94, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Middletown Home. Born Friday, February 26, 1926 in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Elenora (Montgomery) Brady. She was the wife of the late Eugene E. Hoch, Jr.

Ruth was retired from the PA Department of Revenue. She...