Obituary Listing

Aug 9, 2020

R. Jean (Ziegler) Sprenkle, 92,of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Friday, April 20, 1928, in Hatfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nelson K. and Lillian (Schwartz)  Ziegler. She was married 61years to Gerald A. Sprenkle,who passed away December 3, 2013.

Jean worked as a bookkeeper and...

Aug 8, 2020

Paul E. Bixler, 67, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2020 with family by his side.  He was born to the late Edward J. and Christine A. (Harter) Bixler.  He is survived by his loving companion Jane Goudy.

In addition to Jane is survived by his children: Rebecca DePaul, Sarah Bixler, and Scott Bixler;...

Aug 7, 2020

Lisa M. (Pavlovcic) Dodds, 55, of Marietta, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2020, at Lancaster General Hospital following a brief illness.  Born Thursday, September 10, 1964, in Lorain, Ohio, she was the daughter of Judy (Doherty) Polk and the late Carl Pavlovcic and her step-father, the late Michael Bayliss.  She was married to W. Edward Dodds on...

Aug 6, 2020

Fay Rebecca (Weicht) Smith, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing, Palmyra.  Born Wednesday, June 15, 1932, in Everett, PA, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Mae F. (Barkman) Weicht.

She is survived by five children: Rebecca F. Spahr, married to Douglas, of Palmyra, Zona L....

Aug 1, 2020

Joseph Walker, IV, 34, of Annville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 1, 2020.  He was born to the late Joseph Walker, III and Crystal (Moyer).

Joe enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as cooking.  He was an avid Eagles and Philly’s fan and was always enjoying his music wherever he went.  Most importantly he was a...

Jul 29, 2020

Michael Yeagley, 24, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly doing exactly what he loved in a farming accident.  He is survived by his parents Donald E. Yeagley and Connie (Emenheiser) Snavely.

Not only did Michael enjoy farming but also trucking and fishing.  For those who knew him also knew he was kind hearted, reliable and always able to...

Jul 29, 2020

Billy Ray Standridge, 78, of Marietta, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the Hershey Medical Center. He was born on Friday, October 10, 1941, in Morgan County, Alabama. He was the son of the late Julius and Ruby (Williams) Standridge. He married Carol A. (Herr) Standridge on July 21, 1989.

Billy Ray enjoyed fiddling...

Jul 25, 2020

Shirley M. (Manuel) Hickey, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing, Palmyra.  Born Friday, September 2, 1938, in Chillicothe, MO, she was the daughter of the late Frank W. and Vera (Bennette) Thompson.  She was married to Floyd Hickey for 20 plus years.  Floyd passed on May13th, 1996.

Shirley was...

Jul 23, 2020

Barry L. Burkey, 66, passed from this life on Thursday, July 23, 2020, with his loving wife of 43 years by his side.  Born September 23, 1953 in Hershey, PA , to George and Norma Burkey.  Barry lived in Palmyra his entire life.

Barry was preceded in death by his father, George W. Burkey, and his brother,...

Jul 22, 2020

Esther M. Lytle, 92, of Annville, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.  She was born to the late Howard I., Sr. and Sara S. (Saylor) Kline.  She is predeceased by her husband George N. Lytle since April 12, 2002.

She is survived by her...

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...