Obituary Listing

Feb 7, 2025

Irene M. Lentz, 92, of Cornwall, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Cornwall Manor, Cornwall. She was born on Thursday, November 10, 1932 to the late William and Ethel (Miller) Deitzler. She is predeceased by her husband, Mervin K. Lentz.

She was a member of the Mount Gretna Winter Rites Ladies Club and the...

Feb 5, 2025

Paul Heagy Givens, (82) of New Tripoli, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Born July 5, 1942, to the late Alvin Longenecker and Bernice (Heagy) Givens. He left Earth's bounds and was received into the hands of our loving gracious Heavenly Father.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Elaine...

Feb 1, 2025

Gerald R. Nezovich, 70, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. He was born on Monday, May 10, 1954 to the late Joseph Nezovich, Sr. and Anna (Breen) Nezovich.

He was a social person with a love for meeting new people. He enjoyed music, history, hiking, travel, trying...

Jan 30, 2025

Shirley Elaine (McCann) Hersh, 92, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Masonic Village Elizabethtown, PA. Born June 17, 1932 in Glen Rock, PA, she was the daughter of the late George Preston and Arabelle (Reichard) McCann.

Shirley grew up in Hershey, PA and was a graduate of the 1950 class...

Jan 30, 2025

Kenneth L. Lentz, 92, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1932 to the late Issac and Kathryn (Miller) Lentz. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Helen A. Lentz.

Ken was a hunter who loved spending time at his cabin....

Jan 29, 2025

Kenneth E. Cunningham, 71, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at the Forest Park Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Carlisle. He was born on April 17th, 1953 to the late William and Mildred (Oberholtzer) Cunningham. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Susan (Kreiser) Cunningham.

He is survived by his children, Jen Colna and husband...

Jan 28, 2025

Beverly A. (Gadley) Weingard, 63, of Elizabethtown was reunited with her daughter, Sandy on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Larry Knight and Carol Leigh (Fleeger) Gadley.

Beverly was proudly retired in 2024. She enjoyed travelling the world with her husband, Dave Monchak, visiting Africa, New Zealand, Hawaii, and...

Jan 25, 2025

William R. Heinz, 77, of Elizabethtown passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late Charles Krona and Mary Bell (Patton) Heinz. He was the loving husband to Gail J. (Gustafson) Heinz for 40 years.

Bill moved to Masonic Homes of Elizabethtown in 1949. He graduated from Elizabethtown Area...

Jan 23, 2025

Jane Hemperly Hardy, 103, of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born on April 18, 1921 to the late Roy G. and Mary (Fox) Feeser. She is predeceased by both of her loving husbands, Glenn Hemperly whom she married in 1941 until he passed in 1992, and...

Jan 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William James (Bill) Decker on January 22, 2025, at the age of 77, in Elizabethtown, PA. Bill was born on August 27, 1947, in Ann Arbor, MI, to James and Mary (McCormick) Decker.

Bill was admired immensely for his many outstanding achievements and characteristics. Underlying all...

Jan 22, 2025

E. Eugene Duck, born in Clearfield, Pa in 1937 to Elmer and Luella (Lucas) Duck, who affectionately called him Sonny. He attended Clearfield high school and then attended University of Nevada. He is most remembered for the many years he spent teaching and coaching football in the Cocalico and Elizabethtown school districts. He is predeceased by his loving wife...

Jan 21, 2025

Faye R. Love-Kretz, 89, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Traditions of Hershey. She was born on October 7, 1935 to the late Ralph and Arlene (McCorkel) Heisey. She is predeceased by her loving husband, J. Robert Kretz.

Faye was one of the first women to hold top executive positions at both...

Jan 20, 2025

William H. “Bill” Folger Jr., 86, of Palmyra, PA passed away on January 20, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on August 5, 1938, in Wilmington, DE, Bill spent the last 50+ years in Palmyra, PA in his beloved house on Eisenhower Road.

In 1956, he graduated from P.S. DuPont High School...

Jan 19, 2025

Robert G. “Bob” Gaul, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Geza and Loretta (Diehl) Gaul. He was widowed by his loving wife, Nancy (Dimenichi) Gaul.

Bob worked as a high school guidance counselor and teacher. Even after retirement, he remained...

Jan 17, 2025

James Richard Hamilton, 83, of Lakewood Ranch, FL, formerly of Elizabethtown, PA and McLean, VA, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Sandy Springs, GA. Born Sunday, June 8, 1941, in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Richard and Dorothy (Neidig) Hamilton. He was married 40 years to Lourdes (Perez) Hamilton, who passed away on...

Jan 17, 2025

Curtis M. O’Brien, 83, of Palmyra, went home unexpectedly to be with Jesus on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the VA Medical Center, Lebanon. He was born on January 3, 1942 to the late Mahlon and Hilda (Bowman) O’Brien. He is survived by his loving wife, of 62 years, Sandra L. (Baker) O’Brien.

Born and raised in...

Jan 17, 2025

Patricia A. “Patty” Eckman, 66, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Evylin (Martin) Fackler. Patty was the loving wife of 25 years to Marshall F. Eckman, Jr.

Patty was a very outgoing, sociable woman. She loved spending time with her friends...

Jan 14, 2025

Nancy L. Patnode, 77, of Marietta passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Gladys “Jeanette” (Hoffer) Young. Nancy was the loving wife to the late Thomas Patnode.

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Kim Geisel; four grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death...

Jan 13, 2025

Vladimir Alexander Safronov, 34, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly in Phoenix, AZ on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born on Wednesday December 26, 1990 to his parents, Michael and Helen (Victor) Menser.

Vladimir was a truck driver who loved to travel in the country and also overseas. He had a passion for history, astronomy, and politics,...

Jan 10, 2025

Loren Leverentz, 66, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Masonic Village Hospice. Born on May 18, 1958, in Harrisburg, Loren was the son of the late John and Shirley (Cooper) Leverentz.

Loren was a 1976 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School. Over the years Loren worked as a...