Obituary Listing

Jul 20, 2020

Grace B. (Batdorf) Trimble, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2020, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.  Born Wednesday, October 8, 1930, in Myerstown, she was the daughter of the late Harold A. and Edna M. (Hoffer) Batdorf.  She was married to Richard E. Trimble for over 48 years until his death on July 26, 2003.

Grace...

Jul 20, 2020

J. Elvin Heisey

Hallelujah Tis Done!  It’s the name of a favorite song and also now reality, as he no longer awaits his Heavenly body!

Elvin left his limited, pain filled body peacefully, Monday afternoon, July 20, 2020, at the Hershey Medical Center, due to health problems that began 24 years ago, after a serious...

Jul 19, 2020

Myrna E. (Thornburg) Brady, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Columbia.  Born Tuesday, June 15, 1937, in Lewistown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Mary Frances (Leahy) Thornburg.  She was married to Robert C. Brady for over 54 years.

Myrna loved the Pittsburgh...

Jul 18, 2020

Charlene “Choddy” (Fortenbaugh) Brinser, 84, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.  She was born to the late James Fortenbaugh and Kathryn (Deimler).  She is predeceased by her loving husband since December 31, 2007, John R. Brinser, III whom she married July 3, 1954.

Choddy graduated from Middletown in...

Jul 18, 2020

Donna (Weaber) Zima, 73, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side.  She was born to the late William Jennings and Mary (Landis) Weaber.  She is predeceased by her loving husband since May 23, 2019 Peter Zima.

She loved being a nurse and caring for other people.  In her spare time she enjoyed...

Jul 16, 2020

Catherine Mary Hess, 90, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Thursday, July 16, 2020.  She was born to the late John F. and Catherine (Culp) Stump.  She is predeceased by her loving husband Carl W. Hess since February 27, 1984.

She was a avid gardener with a love for interior...

Jul 13, 2020

Richard J. Batz, 77, of Annville, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, July 13, 2020. Born Monday, February 1, 1943, in Lebanon, he was the loving son of the late Joseph W. and Bertha B. (Buck) Batz.  He was married to Betty L. (Popp) Batz for over 44 years until her death on August 30, 2012.

Jul 13, 2020

Ramon Valdez, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Monday, July 13, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Silvana C. Valdez.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children: Christina, Alan, and Frank Valdez; his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his sisters living in Texas.  ...

Jul 12, 2020

Robert H. Shearer, Jr., of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the MS Hershey Medical Center.  He was born to the late Robert Shearer Sr., and Eleanor (Tice).  He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen A. (Leckner) Shearer.

Robert was an avid hunter and fisherman, a Eagles and Flyers fan and loved his...

Jul 11, 2020

Loretta Jean Gowen Bolinger passed on surrounded by her family after a long illness.

Loretta was born in New Brunswick,  NJ. She attended New Brunswick high school as well as business school.

Loretta worked in various occupations including regulatory compliance and hazardous materials response. She enjoyed time with family and friends,  days on the beach...

Jul 10, 2020

Jeffrey L. Roeting, 63, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, July 10, 2020, at his home in Mount Joy Township.  Born Saturday, December 8, 1956 in Elizabethtown, he was the son of Sonja (Farmer) Roeting and the late Francis “Shorty” Roeting.  He was married to Karen L. (Tyson) Roeting on April 30, 1983.

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Jul 9, 2020

Michael D. Lively, 60, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Hershey Medical Center.  Born Monday, September 7, 1959, in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert Paul Lively, Sr. and Audra G. (Good) Lively.

Michael enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He loved to go spotting, boating, fishing and hunting....

Jul 9, 2020

Rose Marie (Olcheskie) Robel, 89, of Annville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.  She was born Friday, October 3, 1930 in Shamokin to the late Andrew and Helen (Shepley) Olcheskie.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Gilbert “Gil” Edward Robel on Friday, May 27,...

Jul 6, 2020

Elwood L. Borrell, 94, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Paramount Senior Living in Maytown. Born Saturday, March 20, 1926 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late John N. and Ella E. (Laughman) Borrell. He was married 73 years to Fern O. (Sager) Borrell.

He was a US Navy veteran of...

Jul 6, 2020

Stacey Ann Devert, 40, of Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2020.  She was born to the late John D. and Nancy L. (Flory) Devert.

Stacey was a beautician and loved cutting and styling hair.  She also loved her dogs as if they were family.  Most importantly she was a loving aunt, cousin, niece and...

Jul 5, 2020

Full obituary will be published upon completion.

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,...