Obituary Listing

James D. "Jim" Bargo

Jun 17, 2020

James D. “Jim” Bargo, 76, of Hershey, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center. Born Tuesday, July 6, 1943 in Hershey, he was the son of the late James L. and Avalon A. (Groy) Bargo.

Jim was retired from Hershey Foods. An avid outdoorsman, he was a life member of the Wild Turkey...

Martha Alice Farver-Apgar

Jun 14, 2020

Martha Alice Farver-Apgar, 88, of Elizabethtown, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday June 14, 2020.  She was born April 4, 1932 to the late Clyde M. and Alice A. (Brown) Farver.

Martha’s life of devotion to Christ Church (UCC) began at her confirmation in 1946 and spanned  seven decades.  Her service, which is too extensive to recount, ...

Donald Leroy Beaver

Jun 14, 2020

Donald Leroy Beaver, 64, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, on Sunday, June 14, 2020.  Born Wednesday, June 29, 1955 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter and Jane (Bulick) Beaver.

Donald worked as an installer/repairman for over 30 years at Hershey Door Services, Inc., Elizabethtown.

He is survived by...

Melvin E. Hoffer

Jun 9, 2020

Melvin E. Hoffer, 83, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.  He was born to the late Victor and Mabel (Smith) Hoffer. He is survived by his loving wife Eileen Hoffer.

Melvin founded and operated Valley Pools, Inc. for over 40 years.  Throughout his professional career he was a very strong and well respected...

Deborah Lynn (Koennecke) Petrecca

Jun 9, 2020

Deborah Lynn (Koennecke) Petrecca, 56, of Lebanon, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, following a lengthy illness.  Born Thursday, November 28, 1963 in Lansdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gerhart and Karen E. (Kopp) Koennecke.  She was married to Michael J. Petrecca for over 22 years until his death on...

Jane M. (Bard) Shope

Jun 7, 2020

Jane M. (Bard) Shope, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Sunday, March 3, 1935 in Rockhill, PA, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Charlotte (Pyles) Bard. She was married to Willard R. Shope on July 2, 1955.

In addition to her husband of nearly 65 years,...

John F. Webber

Jun 6, 2020

John F. Webber, 57, of Palmyra, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center. Born Tuesday, January 8, 1963, he was the son of the late Richard H. Webber, Sr. and Gloria (Tarone) Webber. He was married 33 years to Gaylene K.(Gougler) Webber. In addition to his wife, he is survived by...

Lynn M. "Fuzzy" Fausnacht

Jun 3, 2020

Lynn M. “Fuzzy” Fausnacht, 73, of Palmyra, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center. Born October 2, 1946 in Hershey, he was the son of the late Mark and Sylvia (Peters) Fausnacht. He was married 50 years to Crystal A. (Wagner) Fausnacht.

Fuzzy retired from Hershey Park in 2009 where he worked as...

Richard P. Hecker, Jr.

May 31, 2020

Richard P. “Rick” Hecker, Jr., 61, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Mount Joy Township on Sunday, May 31, 2020.  Born Saturday, September 6, 1958, he was the son of the late Richard P. Hecker, Sr. and Judith Galen.  He was married to Laura E. (Walsh) Hecker on April 3, 2003.

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Martha (Roach) Kleinfelter

May 29, 2020

Martha Kleinfelter, 84, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Palmyra Heritage House, Palmyra.  She was born to the late John and Mattie (Gibson) Roach.  She is predeceased by her loving husband Russell Kleinfelter.

Martha owned her own business grooming and caring for dogs.  She also enjoyed bowling and camping with her friends. ...

Joseph John Schreiber

May 26, 2020

Joseph John Schreiber, 52, of Annville, entered into his eternal reward on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the feast day of St. Philip Neri. Son of George Schreiber and the late Diane (Lynn).  He is survived by his beloved and dedicated wife, Tricia (Burzak).  He is also survived by his brother, Jim Schreiber and his wife, Denise; niece, Riley and...

Marlene K. (Wolf) Wiebner

May 25, 2020

Marlene K. (Wolf) Wiebner, 66, of Elizabethville, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 in Palmyra. She is survived by two brothers: Gary Wolf and wife Kathy of Manheim and Rodney Wolf of Mount Joy.

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

Betsy (Brady) Benner

May 25, 2020

Betsy (Brady) Benner, 68, formerly of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25th, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. Born Monday, August 20th, 1951, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Ruth (Updegraff) Brady. She was married to Herb D. Benner, Jr. for over 51 years.

Betsy retired from Hershey...

Donna S. (Mitchell) Keim

May 22, 2020

Donna S. Keim, 73, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Clarence A. Mitchell, Sr. and Helen (Matthews) Mitchell. She was married to Robert J. Keim who passed away in November 2009.

Donna was retired from the Dauphin County Area of Aging...

Paul Kenneth Miller

May 21, 2020

Paul Kenneth Miller, 88, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in the Lebanon VA Medical Center.  He was born Monday, July 6, 1931 in Lebanon to the late Clay and Sallie (Kettering) Miller.  He was predeceased on his loving wife, Ellen (Schloemer) Miller on Thursday, October 28, 2004.

He served in the US...

Sharon B. (Blauch) Ail

May 21, 2020

Sharon B. Ail, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Born August 6, 1952 in Lebanon, PA she was the daughter of the late Elvin E. and Betty (Yingst) Blauch. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Timothy S. Ail, a son Jonathan M and Tara (Freeman) Ail of Castle...

Elsbeth A. (Wolter) Konrad

May 20, 2020

Elsbeth A. (Wolter) Konrad, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Elizabethtown, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.  Born Sunday, January 13, 1935 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Hedwig (maiden name) Wolter.  She was married to Kurt Konrad for over 50 years until his death on May 11,...

Roy Melvin Dice, Jr.

May 19, 2020

Roy Melvin Dice, Jr., 91, of Palmyra, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Londonderry Village, Palmyra.  He was born June 21, 1928 in Palmyra to the late Roy Melvin, Sr. and Mable Irene (Buck) Dice.  He was predeceased on May 30, 2009 by his wife of 61 years, Faye Geraldine (Summers) Dice.  He is...

Paul Robert Sechrist

May 17, 2020

Paul R. Sechrist, of Fredricksburg, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, May 17, 2020.  He was born to Milton and Ethel Sechrist January 5, 1966.

Clayton "Pete" E. Frey

May 17, 2020

Clayton E. “Pete” Frey, 77, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center.  Born Wednesday, June 10, 1942, he was the son of the late Clayton V. and Esther Mae (Stauffer) Frey.

Pete was a painter for many years and enjoyed working on cars.

He is survived by four children:...