Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...