Obituary Listing

Aug 24, 2019

Evalyn Ruth (Thomas) Bentz, 73, of Palmyra, passed away following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 24, 2019.  She was born Monday, June 10, 1946 in Lebanon to the late David and Mary (Strange) Thomas.  She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Ronald E. Bentz.

Aug 24, 2019

Jean Katharyn (Maschal) Dent of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, was called home by her Heavenly Father on August 24, 2019 at the age of 94 years. Jean was born in Bloomsburg, PA on March 27, 1925 to Roy and Katharyn (Yeager) Maschal. She is predeceased by her husband of 75 years, Frederick Grant Dent.

She is survived by...

Aug 23, 2019

Robert Henry Deck, 85, of Hummelstown, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center. Born Sunday, January 21, 1934 in Lebanon, he was the son of the late John Henry and Alice Rebecca (Derr) Deck. He was married 53 years to the late Elsie (Rodgers) Deck who passed away August 2, 2007.

Bob was...

Aug 23, 2019

Betty M. (Miller) Ginder, 93, formerly of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Luther Acres, Lititz.  Born Wednesday, September 09, 1925 in Hershey, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Susan M. (Henry) Miller.  She was married to Herman S. Ginder on January 19, 1946.  Herman died on November 16, 2006.

Aug 21, 2019

Faye L. (Thomas) Hornberger, 86, formerly of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center, Lebanon.  Born Tuesday, July 25, 1933 in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Lucy Mae (Startzel) Thomas.  She was married to John B. Hornberger for over 36 years until his death in 1986....

Aug 20, 2019

Paul A. Ginder, Sr., 68, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. Born Monday, March 5, 1951 in Mount Joy, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Ada (Beiler) Ginder. He was married 42 years to Sherie L. (Higgins) Ginder.

Paul enjoyed working, and was...

Aug 18, 2019

Robert A. Edye, 70, of Mount Joy, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Saturday, April 16, 1949 in Bainbridge, he was the son of the late William and Gladys (Pennell) Edye. He was married 51 years to Mary J. (Garman) Edye.

A car enthusiast, Bob enjoyed restoring Chevy cars. He had...

Aug 15, 2019

Gerald V. “Jerry” Funk, 78, of Mount Joy and formerly of Palmyra, entered into rest on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital.  Born Monday, April 7, 1941 in Hummelstown, he was the son of the late Harvey A. and Anna E. (Yingst) Funk.  He was married to Roselyn G. (Grove) Funk on May 1, 1976.

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Aug 13, 2019

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Aug 10, 2019

Christopher Mackie Teese, 48, of Marietta, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Lancaster General Hospital.  Born Monday, January 11, 1971, in Scranton, he was the son of Charles F. Teese, Jr. and Sally Ann (Mackie) Teese.

Chris was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.  He was a past member of...

Aug 9, 2019

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” (Duck) Eckman, 62, of Marietta, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at Lancaster General Hospital.  Born Sunday, March 10, 1957 in Clearfield, PA, she was the daughter of Eugene Duck and the late Manon (Shaffer) Duck.  She was married to the late Robert A. “Bob” Eckman.

She...

Aug 7, 2019

Virginia Lee (Vance) Shotzberger, 82, of Duncannon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. She was born Friday, July 2, 1937 to the late Ora and Kate (Day) Vance.  She is predeceased by her loving husband John F. Shotzberger Sr.

She was a seamstress with a passion for her work.  She also enjoyed her gardening in...

Aug 6, 2019

Patricia A. Miller, 76, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at home. Born Wednesday, January 6, 1943 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Pearl (Mellinger) Shank. She was married 58 years to Wilbur G. Miller.

Pat retired in 2005 from Tyco, formerly AMP, Inc. She loved yard sales, not...

Aug 3, 2019

Donna Marie (Hoy) Friedel, 75, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Hummelstown, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family in the Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.  She was born Wednesday, February 16, 1944 in Harrisburg to the late Grant and Betty (Stakley) Hoy.  She was predeceased by her loving husband, Raymond H. Friedel on Monday, May 4,...

Aug 2, 2019

Shirley Ann “Shirl” (Paul) Earnest, 88, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at the Masonic Village of Elizabethtown.  Born on Thursday, August 28, 1930 in Tower City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard J. Paul and Elma K. (Carl) Paul.  She was married to Homer J. Earnest...

Jul 31, 2019

Ruth M. Bucher, 89, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.  She was born Saturday, November 30, 1929 to the late Brandt and Anna (Goodman) Lehman.  She is predeceased by her loving husband since September 4, 2016 Paul R. Bucher.

Ruth attended Palmyra high school and went on to own the Bucher Delicatessen in...

Jul 30, 2019

Anna “Sis” (Jennings) Adomaitis, 93, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle. Born in Palmyra, she was the daughter of the late Ralph W. and Viola (Bender) Jennings.

A 1944 graduate of P.H.S., Anna was employed by the Durable Shoe Company.  Later, she worked for the Hershey Chocolate Company,...

Jul 28, 2019

Winifred J. (Reighard) Good, 92, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Paramount Senior Living, Maytown.  Born June 26, 1927, in Saskatchewan, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Walter L. and Sadie E. (Hossler) Reighard who were in the mission field when she was born.  She was married to Earl R. Good for...

Jul 28, 2019

On July 28th, 2019 James E. Shifflett of Palmyra died at the age of 68. He was a lifelong resident of Palmyra and was retired from Industrial Motor Supply in Harrisburg and ASK foods in Palmyra. In the past he was an active member and Assistant Chief of the Palmyra Citizen Fire Co. #1. In his spare time he...

Jul 27, 2019

John A. Horst, 78 years old, passed away peacefully at Masonic Village surrounded by his loving family. John’s journey began in Elizabethtown, PA, on January 14, 1941. He was born to Arthur Y. Horst and Delores J (Stehman) Byers, both deceased.

John grew up in E-town. At 17 years old he proudly enlisted in the Army, where...