Obituary Listing

Feb 22, 2020

Larry Lee Raynes, II, 56, of Rexmont, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, February 22, 2020.  He was born to the late Larry Lee, I and Sherri Lynn (Wert) Raynes.  He is survived by his loving wife Brenda (Bowman) Raynes.

Larry was a proud Army Veteran who served 1 term with a SP4 ranking.  He...

Feb 18, 2020

Russel W. Baughman, 51, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Elizabethtown, on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  Born Sunday, January 5, 1969, he was the son of William F. Baughman and Shelby (Enterline) Askman.  He was engaged to Malinda L. Seibert, whom he had plans to wed this November 11th, 2020.

A decorated Veteran,...

Feb 17, 2020

Kelsey Paige Sheilds, 26 of Elizabethtown, formerly of Maytown, PA and Tabernacle, NJ, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. Born Friday, February 11, 1994 in Abington, PA, she was the daughter John (Jack) L. and Constance L. (Montgomery) Sheilds of Maytown. Kelsey, who always considered herself a Jersey girl, worked as a server for P.J. Whelihan’s in Lancaster....

Feb 17, 2020

Gerald D. Wilson, 91, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, February 17, 2020 with family by his side.  He was born July 30, 1928 in Kearney, Nebraska to the late Col. Denver W. and Grace (Hirsch) Wilson.  He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carol (Morehouse) Wilson.

Jerry is a...

Feb 17, 2020

Norman Douglas “Doug” Royer, of Palmyra, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman H. Royer, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020, at Hershey Medical Center, at the age of 77.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bonita J. (Euston) Royer; his daughter, Traci J. Risser, wife of David A. Risser, of Annville; his beloved granddaughter,...

Feb 15, 2020

Paul Eugene Snavely, 73, formerly of Marietta, peacefully passed on Saturday, February 15th, 2020, at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehab Center in Columbia, PA.  Born on Sunday, September 15, 1946 in Columbia, PA, he was the son of the late Henry P. Snavely and Alice (Zink) Snavely.

Paul was raised in Marietta, PA and attended Donegal High...

Feb 14, 2020

Lauretta G. Tobias, of Susquehanna Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2020 at StoneRidge, Myerstown.  She was born to the late Charles McClean and Irene S. (Melcher) Galloway.  She is predeceased by her loving husband John Henry Tobias.

She was a faithful Eastern Star member with a passion for singing in her choir.  She also...

Feb 9, 2020

Joan M. Rapp, 59, of Marietta, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at home. Born Wednesday, October 12, 1960 in Columbia, she was the daughter of Dora M. (Webb) Rapp of Marietta, and the late Earl W. Rapp.

In addition to her mother, Joan is survived by three children: Nicole Black and husband Joseph of Columbia;...

Feb 9, 2020

Betty (Zettlemoyer) Snyder, 95, of Highspire, PA, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Middletown Home.  She was born on May 6, 1924 in Milton, PA. The daughter of Katherine and Harvey Zettlemoyer.

Betty graduated from Milton High School in 1942 and was employed in the office of Chef Boyardee Foods. She married...

Feb 9, 2020

Rosa A. “Rose” (Johns) Frady Tyson, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Marietta on Sunday, February 9, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  Born Thursday, April 2, 1925, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Susan (Reich) Johns.  She was first married to Lloyd “Ike” Frady, Jr. until his death on March 14,...

Feb 6, 2020

Doris Marie (Serfass) Haardt, 90, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the Elizabeth Manor, Elizabethtown.  She was born in Palmerton, PA to the late Silas and Ida (Stemler) Serfass.  She is predeceased by her husband Heiner “Henry”Haardt since February 20, 2018.

Doris was employed at Ronson for many years.  She loved knitting,...

Feb 6, 2020

Delores H. “Dobby” (Hull) Tyger, 89, passed away peacefully onThursday, February 6, 2020, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.  Born Thursday, January 1, 1931, in New Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Ethel (Hamm) Hull.  She was married to James Gard Tyger on September 18, 1968.  Jim died on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Dobby...

Feb 1, 2020

Velma T. Breidegam, 88, of Campbelltown, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Hershey, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Edris) Brown. She was formerly married to John Breidegam for 30 years.

For a number of years Velma worked as a co-owner and manager of Breidegam’s Furniture...

Feb 1, 2020

Edwin Speck, 90, of Hummelstown, passed away peacefully at the Fry Village, Middletown on Saturday, February 1, 2020.  He was born February 1, 1930 to the late Allen and Florence Speck.  He is predeceased by his loving wife Caroline H. (Deck) Speck since 2016.

Edwin was a proud Army veteran who served in the Korean war and...

Feb 1, 2020

Eva C. Smith, 99, of Annville, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Countryside Christian Community. Born in Annville, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Cyrus and Susie Rebecca (Kurtz) Bowman. She was widowed by her loving husband, Joseph W. Smith in 2001.

Eva was a member of Annville United Christian Church since 1938,...

Jan 31, 2020

Ethel Mae (Geib) Kline, 95, of Annville, formerly Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Countryside Christian Community.  She was born Thursday, October 2, 1924 in Palmyra to the late Christian and Ada (Fasnacht) Geib.  She was predeceased on Sunday, August 21, 2011 by her loving husband of 65 years, Paul B. Kline Sr.

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Jan 30, 2020

On Thursday, January 30, 2020, Mr. James Richard McDaniel entered into his eternal afterlife following a long life with us.  Up to his final moments of life, he was the loving father to his daughter, Kandy Lee Lackey, wife of Raymond Alan Lackey.  He was married to Eleanor Mae (Cole) McDaniel for over 59 years until her death on...

Jan 29, 2020

On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, God called Sandra “Sandy” Lee Lawrence, 72, home to Heaven.  Born Saturday, March 22, 1947, in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Mildred (Mayers) Folks.  She was the wife of Theodore Lawrence, Jr. who passed away on September 19, 1983.

Sandy was a 1965 graduate of Middletown Area...

Jan 27, 2020

Julia Gardner Lembesis

“Everyone’s Yiayia”

1930-2020

Julia Lembesis, 90 of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully January 27th at her home surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Born on January 13, 1930 in Lancaster, PA to James and Mary Gardner.  She was the loving wife of John Lembesis with whom she shared...

Jan 27, 2020

Jay Carl Shenk, 86, of Annville, passed away peacefully at Kadima Campbelltown, Palmyra.  He was born Friday, October 20, 1933 to the late Mark and Anna (Hallman) Shenk.  He is predeceased by his wife Doris Shenk since April 1, 2004.

Jay was a man of many talents from working on cars, to making model trains and wooden...