Obituary Listing

Feb 14, 2025

Jean M. Brandt, of Elizabethtown, entered her Savior’s arms surrounded by all her children and her Covenant Husband, Don Weaver, on Friday, February 14 at the age of 85 in the Memory Care Facility of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.

Born on October 30, 1939, in Elizabethtown, Jean was a 1958 graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School. Following graduation,...

Feb 13, 2025

Jay Marlin Hilsher, 81, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster. He was born January 10, 1944 to the late Harry and Anna Mae (Risser) Hilsher. He is survived by his loving wife, of almost 58 years, Janet (Huntzberger) Hilsher.

Marlin was a carpenter and supporter of the Faith...

Feb 12, 2025

Dr. Robert S. Martin, 94, of Annville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Harmony of Hershey. He was born August 29, 1930 to the late Mario Valentine and Pheobe (Smith) Martin. He is predeceased by his loving wife of almost 70 years, Patricia S. (Smith) Martin.

A proud Navy Veteran, Dr. Martin was a...

Feb 11, 2025

Patty Lynn (Artz) Ney, passed from this world gracefully and peacefully on February 11, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family, friends, and army of inflatable outdoor snowmen and her octopus collection.

70 years young, she was a child of the 60’s and at nine years old became the middle child of The Blair and Evelyn...

Feb 10, 2025

Kay E. Mahlon, 81, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. Born in Williamstown, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Henry and Catherine (George) Whitcomb. She was the loving wife of 52 years to the late Robert John Mahlon, who passed in 2020.

Kay worked as an LPN for a nursing home in...

Feb 9, 2025

Abram J. McClune, 93, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born October 26, 1931 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Abram and Violet (Barret) McClune. He was married 64 years to Cora (Tangert) McClune, who passed away in October 2019.

Abe, affectionately known as Abie, was...

Feb 9, 2025

Thomas E. Carl, 50, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday February 9, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Ronald E. and Barbara Ann (Bachem) Carl.

Tom worked for Heat and Control in Lancaster for 29 years. He loved sports, especially golf, watching the Phillies and Eagles, and Penn State wrestling....

Feb 8, 2025

Richard James Morton, 72, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Mabel E. (Shank) McNaughton and the late Richard D. Morton. He was the loving husband of Janette (Azelvandre) Morton for 42 years.

Richard worked for the Elizabethtown Boro for more than 40 years. He was very...

Feb 7, 2025

Irene M. Lentz, 92, of Cornwall, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Cornwall Manor, Cornwall. She was born on Thursday, November 10, 1932 to the late William and Ethel (Miller) Deitzler. She is predeceased by her husband, Mervin K. Lentz.

She was a member of the Mount Gretna Winter Rites Ladies Club and the...

Feb 5, 2025

Paul Heagy Givens, (82) of New Tripoli, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Born July 5, 1942, to the late Alvin Longenecker and Bernice (Heagy) Givens. He left Earth's bounds and was received into the hands of our loving gracious Heavenly Father.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Elaine...

Feb 1, 2025

Gerald R. Nezovich, 70, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. He was born on Monday, May 10, 1954 to the late Joseph Nezovich, Sr. and Anna (Breen) Nezovich.

He was a social person with a love for meeting new people. He enjoyed music, history, hiking, travel, trying...

Jan 30, 2025

Shirley Elaine (McCann) Hersh, 92, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Masonic Village Elizabethtown, PA. Born June 17, 1932 in Glen Rock, PA, she was the daughter of the late George Preston and Arabelle (Reichard) McCann.

Shirley grew up in Hershey, PA and was a graduate of the 1950 class...

Jan 30, 2025

Kenneth L. Lentz, 92, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1932 to the late Issac and Kathryn (Miller) Lentz. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Helen A. Lentz.

Ken was a hunter who loved spending time at his cabin....

Jan 29, 2025

Kenneth E. Cunningham, 71, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at the Forest Park Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Carlisle. He was born on April 17th, 1953 to the late William and Mildred (Oberholtzer) Cunningham. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Susan (Kreiser) Cunningham.

He is survived by his children, Jen Colna and husband...

Jan 28, 2025

Beverly A. (Gadley) Weingard, 63, of Elizabethtown was reunited with her daughter, Sandy on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Larry Knight and Carol Leigh (Fleeger) Gadley.

Beverly was proudly retired in 2024. She enjoyed travelling the world with her husband, Dave Monchak, visiting Africa, New Zealand, Hawaii, and...

Jan 25, 2025

William R. Heinz, 77, of Elizabethtown passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late Charles Krona and Mary Bell (Patton) Heinz. He was the loving husband to Gail J. (Gustafson) Heinz for 40 years.

Bill moved to Masonic Homes of Elizabethtown in 1949. He graduated from Elizabethtown Area...

Jan 23, 2025

Jane Hemperly Hardy, 103, of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born on April 18, 1921 to the late Roy G. and Mary (Fox) Feeser. She is predeceased by both of her loving husbands, Glenn Hemperly whom she married in 1941 until he passed in 1992, and...

Jan 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William James (Bill) Decker on January 22, 2025, at the age of 77, in Elizabethtown, PA. Bill was born on August 27, 1947, in Ann Arbor, MI, to James and Mary (McCormick) Decker.

Bill was admired immensely for his many outstanding achievements and characteristics. Underlying all...

Jan 22, 2025

E. Eugene Duck, born in Clearfield, Pa in 1937 to Elmer and Luella (Lucas) Duck, who affectionately called him Sonny. He attended Clearfield high school and then attended University of Nevada. He is most remembered for the many years he spent teaching and coaching football in the Cocalico and Elizabethtown school districts. He is predeceased by his loving wife...

Jan 21, 2025

Faye R. Love-Kretz, 89, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Traditions of Hershey. She was born on October 7, 1935 to the late Ralph and Arlene (McCorkel) Heisey. She is predeceased by her loving husband, J. Robert Kretz.

Faye was one of the first women to hold top executive positions at both...