Obituary Listing

Sally I. (Michaelson) Makuch

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...

Shawn C. Koller

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...

Kerwin Ray Rineer

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...

Michelle (Harrick) Penvose

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...

Loraine Grace (Fitzwater) Glidden

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...

Ruth E. (Brady) Hoch

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...

James D. "Jim" Bargo

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...

Martha Alice Farver-Apgar

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, ...

Donald Leroy Beaver

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...

Melvin E. Hoffer

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...

Deborah Lynn (Koennecke) Petrecca

Jun 9, 2020

Deborah Lynn (Koennecke) Petrecca, 56, of Lebanon, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, following a lengthy illness.  Born Thursday, November 28, 1963 in Lansdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gerhart and Karen E. (Kopp) Koennecke.  She was married to Michael J. Petrecca for over 22 years until his death on...

Jane M. (Bard) Shope

Jun 7, 2020

Jane M. (Bard) Shope, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Sunday, March 3, 1935 in Rockhill, PA, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Charlotte (Pyles) Bard. She was married to Willard R. Shope on July 2, 1955.

In addition to her husband of nearly 65 years,...

John F. Webber

Jun 6, 2020

John F. Webber, 57, of Palmyra, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center. Born Tuesday, January 8, 1963, he was the son of the late Richard H. Webber, Sr. and Gloria (Tarone) Webber. He was married 33 years to Gaylene K.(Gougler) Webber. In addition to his wife, he is survived by...

Lynn M. "Fuzzy" Fausnacht

Jun 3, 2020

Lynn M. “Fuzzy” Fausnacht, 73, of Palmyra, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center. Born October 2, 1946 in Hershey, he was the son of the late Mark and Sylvia (Peters) Fausnacht. He was married 50 years to Crystal A. (Wagner) Fausnacht.

Fuzzy retired from Hershey Park in 2009 where he worked as...

Richard P. Hecker, Jr.

May 31, 2020

Richard P. “Rick” Hecker, Jr., 61, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Mount Joy Township on Sunday, May 31, 2020.  Born Saturday, September 6, 1958, he was the son of the late Richard P. Hecker, Sr. and Judith Galen.  He was married to Laura E. (Walsh) Hecker on April 3, 2003.

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Martha (Roach) Kleinfelter

May 29, 2020

Martha Kleinfelter, 84, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Palmyra Heritage House, Palmyra.  She was born to the late John and Mattie (Gibson) Roach.  She is predeceased by her loving husband Russell Kleinfelter.

Martha owned her own business grooming and caring for dogs.  She also enjoyed bowling and camping with her friends. ...

Joseph John Schreiber

May 26, 2020

Joseph John Schreiber, 52, of Annville, entered into his eternal reward on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the feast day of St. Philip Neri. Son of George Schreiber and the late Diane (Lynn).  He is survived by his beloved and dedicated wife, Tricia (Burzak).  He is also survived by his brother, Jim Schreiber and his wife, Denise; niece, Riley and...

Marlene K. (Wolf) Wiebner

May 25, 2020

Marlene K. (Wolf) Wiebner, 66, of Elizabethville, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 in Palmyra. She is survived by two brothers: Gary Wolf and wife Kathy of Manheim and Rodney Wolf of Mount Joy.

Services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Betsy (Brady) Benner

May 25, 2020

Betsy (Brady) Benner, 68, formerly of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25th, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. Born Monday, August 20th, 1951, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Ruth (Updegraff) Brady. She was married to Herb D. Benner, Jr. for over 51 years.

Betsy retired from Hershey...

Donna S. (Mitchell) Keim

May 22, 2020

Donna S. Keim, 73, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Clarence A. Mitchell, Sr. and Helen (Matthews) Mitchell. She was married to Robert J. Keim who passed away in November 2009.

Donna was retired from the Dauphin County Area of Aging...