Obituary Listing

Sep 25, 2018

Jack H. Kelley, 86, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.  Born in Harford, AL, he was the son of the late Roy and Jessie (Brewer) Kelley. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of nearly 30 years, Joan (Driscoll) Kelley and family.

Jack graduated from Samford...

Sep 24, 2018

Nevin Garber Hiestand, 71, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, Born Monday, June 30, 1947 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Christian and Mary (Garber) Hiestand. He was married 43 years to Hope E. (Reesor) Hiestand.

Nevin retired as the owner/installer of Hiestand Floor Covering in Elizabethtown. A United States Marine,...

Sep 21, 2018

Colin J. Bradley, 32, of Elizabethtown passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 as the result of a traumatic head injury. Born in Lancaster on January 22, 1986, Colin was the son of Glenn and Christine (Owen) Bradley.

He was a graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School, class of 2004, and he had attended Washington and Jefferson...

Sep 20, 2018

Dennis Richard Nettke, 71, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Hamilton Arms Center in Lancaster. Born Friday, December 27, 1946 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Phyllis Nettke. He was married to the late Barbara Anne (Fryberger) who died in 2009.

A US Navy veteran of Vietnam, he worked in...

Sep 20, 2018

Frederick G. Carlson, 94, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.  Born Tuesday, September 9, 1924 to the late Fred Carl and Agnes Bessie (Cottle) Carlson.  Frederick is survived by his wife Beverly (Carey) Carlson.

Frederick is a proud former US Marine who served during WWII and was also a...

Sep 19, 2018

Rosina A. (Talarico) Fusco, 91, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Masonic Village. Born January 24, 1927 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Delfino and Elvira (Trinka) Talarico. She was married 50 years to James F. Fusco who died in November 2004.

A homemaker, Rosina was a devoted wife, mother,...

Sep 16, 2018

Private Services and Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

Sep 14, 2018

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Sep 13, 2018

Cindy L. Zimmerman, 59, of Elizabethtown passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of Ruth A. (Fisher) Showers and the late Donald E. Showers. She will be lovingly missed by her husband of 37 years, Jack M. Zimmerman.

Cindy was the matriarch...

Sep 13, 2018

Dennis E. Hess, 62, of Mount Joy, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at home. Born Thursday, April 19, 1956 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ira and Grace (Shank) Hess.

A 1976 graduate of Donegal High School, Dennis worked in maintenance for Snavely & Son in Centerville, and also as a cabinet...

Sep 13, 2018

Bernard “Bear” Gorberg, 71, formerly of Middletown, PA passed away on Thursday, September 13th 2018 at South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center and is now in a better place due to a never-ending battle for his health. Born on August 25th, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of late Seymour Gorberg and the late Selma (Perlmutter) Cooper,...

Sep 11, 2018

Mildred E. (Royer) Gingrich, 89, of Palmyra died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the Londonderry Village, Palmyra.  Born Sunday, January 20, 1929 to the late Joseph K. and Alice (Bucher) Royer.  She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Samuel A. Gingrich.

She was formerly employed at Valley Trust Company and Palmyra Church of the Brethren...

Sep 10, 2018

Hermon White, 89, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at his home in Columbia.  Born January 4, 1929 in Louisa, Virginia, he was the son of the late Stephen and Estelle (Shelton) White.  He was married to Geraldine (Waters) White.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children: Hermon S., Allan M., Brian...

Sep 4, 2018

Stella Yvonne (Book) Walmer, 56, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  Born Sunday, August 12, 1962 to Janet Louise (Davis) Ocker and the late Charles George Book.  She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Patrick Walmer.

A woman with several hobbies who loved crafts Stella...

Sep 3, 2018

Michael H. Zeise, 70 of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Lebanon. Born Monday, June 14, 1948 in Wadena, MN, he was the son of the late Harold and Mildred Zeise. He was married 44years to Deborah A. (Bockey) Zeise.

Mike graduated in 1966 from Deer Creek High School...

Sep 3, 2018

Richard L. Gallo, 91, of Maytown, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Paramount Senior Living. Born in Bainbridge, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ethel L. (McNelly) Gallo. He leaves behind his loving wife of 70 years, Betty (Singer) Gallo.

Richard was a proud veteran of the US Navy, serving in WWII....

Sep 2, 2018

Paul Edward Fawber, 79, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, September 2, 2018.  Born Tuesday, September 20, 1938 to the late Charles and Vada (Reedy) Fawber.  Paul is survived by his wife Mona (Gingrich) Fawber.

He spent most of his time talking to people.  He was a social butterfly...

Aug 30, 2018

James A. “Butch” Douglass, 82, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Hershey Medical Center.  Born Tuesday, September 24, 1935 in Gallitzin, PA, he was the son of the late Regis and Geraldine (Zerby) Douglass.

A Veteran, Butch proudly served with the U.S. Army.  He was a member and Past Commander of the Middletown...

Aug 29, 2018

Maxmillian R. Hanna, 27, of Mount Gretna, passed away after a struggle with drug and alcohol addiction on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in Morrisville, PA.  Born Wednesday, June 5, 1991 to Joseph Fredrick and Christine Louise (Yiengst) Hanna.  Max is a graduate of the Granada High School, Livermore, CA.

Max was a good soul.  Max always displayed...

Aug 25, 2018

John T. Dubbs, III, 60, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at home. Born Friday, April 4, 1958 in Washington DC, he was the son of John T. Dubbs, Jr. and Mary Grace (Johnston) Dubbs. He was married 40 years to Linda M. (Gerberich) Dubbs.

John was employed at Hershey Medical Center in Patient...