Obituary Listing

Jun 25, 2019

Gretchen ReNee Van Scyoc, 66, entered eternal rest with her creator on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  She was born March 17, 1953 in Hershey Hospital, the daughter of John Mahlon and Lois Arlene (Boyer) Van Scyoc.  She lived in Hershey until 1978 when she moved just across the line to Palmyra.

She is survived by her two...

Jun 24, 2019

Nancy Cora Russ, 67, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on Sunday, June 23, 2019.  She was born Friday, November 19, 1951 to the late Samuel and Irene M. (Butzer) Snader. She is survived by her loving husband Joseph W. Russ.

She was a hairdresser for 48 years and for...

Jun 23, 2019

Frank S. Snyder, 80, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Sunday, September 25, 1938 in West Donegal Twp., he was the son of the late Lucion M. “Luke” and Ada (Steffy) Snyder. He was married 28 years to Della E. (Keller) Snyder who preceded him in death in August of 1985....

Jun 22, 2019

Alfred “Gene” Bevel, 73, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.  Born January 8, 1946 in Dickenson County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Bruce and Callie Bevel.  He was the foster son of the late Pearl Smith, the late Troy & Ada...

Jun 21, 2019

Marion Viola Tobias Henry passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was 93 years old. She will be missed and loved forever.

Marion was born in Donaldson, PA on Wednesday, January 6, 1926. She graduated from Frailey High School in Donaldson, PA. She had been employed by...

Jun 20, 2019

Joseph M. “Joe” Eckman, 60, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at his home in Mount Joy Township.  Born Thursday, September 18, 1958 in Lancaster, he was the oldest son of the late Frank M. and Dolores A. (Haefner) Eckman.  He was married to Kimberly A. (Weitzel) Eckman on May 10, 1997.

A Veteran,...

Jun 20, 2019

Bonnie R. Witmer, 78, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, June 20, 2019.  She was born Sunday, July 14, 1940 to the late Edward and Mirium (Stake) Reigle. She is survived by her loving husband Glenn S. Witmer.

Bonnie retired from Hershey after 45 years of work.  In her free time...

Jun 19, 2019

Florence V. “Flossie” (Monahan) McKnight, 91, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Sunday, September 18, 1927 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Harry A. and Mary A, (Demeir) Monahan. She was married 26 years to Charles F. McKnight who passed away April 3, 1976.

Florence was...

Jun 19, 2019

Dennis L. Shank, Sr., 72, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Saturday, August 31, 1946 in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late Norman and Martha (Ebersole) Shank.

Dennis worked for Waste Management and retired from Elizabethtown College, where he worked in the maintenance department.

He...

Jun 19, 2019

Stanley M. Ober, 85, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Masonic Village.  Born Monday, July 17, 1933 in Mount Joy Township, he was the son of the late Paris P. “Pat” and Kathryn R. Ober.  He was married to Arlene H. (Hilsher) Ober on June 5, 1955.

Stan worked at M&M/Mars for over...

Jun 19, 2019

A resident of Cornwall Manor’s Health Center, Dottie was born in Bellaire, Ohio on May 24, 1918

Her father was Thomas Elwood Null and mother was Lydia Mae (Mauk) Null.  She was married to Raymond Frey for 67 years until his death in 2008.

Her children are: Carol (Frey) Hollich – husband, George Hollich, and...

Jun 19, 2019

Sharon Ann (Kassner) Washburn, 72, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center.

A viewing only will be held at the Smedley-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 29 North Gay Street, Marietta, PA  17547 on Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 1-3 PM.  Private interment will be at the convenience of the family.

Jun 14, 2019

Verna P. Ness, 91, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2019.  She was born Friday, February 5, 1928 to the late Jacob and Elizabeth Eisenhour.  She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Paul Ness.

Verna was a collector of owls who was a faithful member of her church, the Ebenezer United...

Jun 10, 2019

Jessica D. (Detz) Maslyn, 42, of Middletown and formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019, at Hershey Medical Center.  Born Sunday, September 12, 1976, in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Robert M. Weatherholtz and Joni L. (Detz) Robinson.

Jessica spent most of her career serving others as a waitress which brought her much...

Jun 10, 2019

Jean L. Roberts, 95, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Traditions of Hershey.  She was born Saturday, March 29, 1924 to the late Harry E. Mayer and Frances Snavely. She is predeceased by her loving husband Donald H. Roberts.

She is survived by her two daughters, Suzanne Cook and Alycia Barr....

Jun 6, 2019

Norma Fay (Ludwick) Behney, 93, of Palmyra, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center.  Born Thursday, October 8, 1925 in Derry Township, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Edna (Neidig) Ludwick.  She was preceded in death by four husbands: John Barcynski, Jacob Heilman, Raymond E. Bowman and Harry Behney.

Norma...

Jun 1, 2019

Donna (Cordiano) Hannick, 61, of Palmyra, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Carolyn’s House, Hospice of Central Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, September 19, 1957 in Paterson, NJ, she was the daughter of Dominick and Marie (Dahlen) Cordiano of Hummelstown, formerly of Clearfield, PA.  Donna was the wife of John Jay Hannick who passed away in 2009.

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May 29, 2019

Laura Ann Horst, 40, of Marietta, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy, following a long battle with cancer. Born Monday, February 5, 1979 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of James R. and Dorothy A. (Derr) Horst of Elizabethtown.

Laura was a loving and devoted mother and is survived...

May 28, 2019

Deborah Lightner, 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  She is survived by her mother, Betty Lightner; her siblings, Connie Moultrie and husband Richard, Susan McSherry and husband William, Robert S. Lightner and wife Sylvia, and Julie Lightner; several nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews.  She is predeceased by her father Robert L. Lightner....

May 28, 2019

Joyce J. Miller, 76, of Palmyra, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at York Hospital. Born in Palmyra, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mamie (Via) Wood. She will be lovingly missed by her husband of 60 years, Donald G. Miller.

She spent her career working for Hershey Foods. She was a member...