Obituary Listing
Ty Michael Snavely
Sep 8, 2026
Ty Michael Snavely, 59, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Born in Harrisburg on June 5, 1967, he was the son of Frank and the late Mary Belle (Bixler) Snavely. He was the loving husband of Karen Elizabeth (Love) Snavely.
Ty was a lifelong Middletown resident and a true Blue Raider at heart. He was a hardworking...
Mary K. Mummert
Sep 8, 2026
Mary K. Mummert, 83, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. She was born May 22, 1943, to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Clonch) Strome. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Eric Mummert.
Mary was born in Fairborn, Ohio where at a young age she excelled in baton twirling. By...
Maria Murphy
Sep 4, 2026
Maria Murphy, 101, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday September 4, 2026. Born in Kirchberg, Germany on June 4, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Maria (Dankesreiter) Kronschnabl. She was the loving wife of Joseph Leo Murphy, who passed away December 23, 1999.
She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and gardening. Above all she was a loving mother,...
William P. "Bill" Young
Sep 3, 2026
William P. “Bill” Young (Yanelavage), of the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 3, 2026, while under hospice care in Evergreen on campus. Bill was born on February 16, 1936, in Kingston, Pennsylvania, the son of William and Josephine (Wienckoski) Yanelavage.
He attended Kingston High School where he was senior class president and elected “Mr. Kingston” Class of 1954....
Kay Lynn Orth
Sep 3, 2026
Kay Lynn Orth, 79, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Masonic Village.
Born on September 11, 1946, in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of Clark and Catherine “Kitty” Creager.
Kay Lynn is survived by her sons, Tim (Bridey) and Greg (Jackie); her grandchildren, Hannah, Gavin, Mason and Mitchell; and great grandson, Lucas.
She was preceded in death...
Leon Moses Frazier
Sep 2, 2026
Leon Moses Frazier, 99, of Myerstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Born in Grottoes, VA on January 23, 1927, he was the son of the late George Moses and Sarah Frazier. He was the loving husband of Grace (Wilson)Frazier, who passed away November 25, 2017.
Leon proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. While...
Douglas Shertzer, Jr.
Aug 29, 2026
Douglas Shertzer, Jr., 60, of Jefferson, MD, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026. He was born February 19, 1966, to the late Douglas Shertzer, Sr. and Donna M. (Updegrave) Shertzer.
He was an avid video gamer who loved to watch Nascar. He had a green thumb and more than anything enjoyed his grandkids. Above all he was a loving father,...
Raymond J. Fry, Jr.
Aug 28, 2026
Raymond J. Fry, Jr., 92, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026 at home surrounded by family. Born Tuesday, December 19, 1933 in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Raymond J., Sr. and Sylvia (Dearwechter) Fry. He was married to E. Marie (Patrick) Fry for over 69 years.
Ray was a 1951 graduate of Annville Cleona...
Judy R. Drace
Aug 26, 2026
Judy R. Drace, 75, of Marietta, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1951, to the late Chester and Goldie (Snyder) Yordy. She was the loving wife of 50 years to Michael Drace.
Judy enjoyed going out to eat on the weekends, going to the casino, and sitting at the house watching old Westerns....
William Alfred Earhart
Aug 25, 2026
William Alfred Earhart, 87, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Born in Maytown, he was the son of the late Henry and Mary (McCurdy) Earhart. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 54 years, M. Constance (Smith) Longenecker.
Bill attended Donegal High School, and furthered his education at Lancaster...
Henry L. Fink
Aug 24, 2026
Henry L. Fink, 72, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026. He was born February 8, 1954, to the late Marlin E. and Mildred E. (Bruce) Fink. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Beverly A. (Witmer) Fink.
Henry was an avid Harley driver, who also enjoyed spending time on his lawn mower with his straw hat to...
Elizabeth W. Swisher
Aug 21, 2026
Elizabeth W. Swisher, 85, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, at The Lebanon Valley Home, Annville. She was born March 18, 1941 to the late James Weaver Sr. and Anna (Nauman) Weaver. She was predeceased by her husband Roger R. Swisher.
She enjoyed listening to country music and going to live music events. She loved to spend time...
Jeffrey L. Bixler
Aug 19, 2026
Jeffrey L. Bixler, 65, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Sara J. (Gutshall) Bixler and the late Donald A. Bixler, who passed on December 15, 2001.
Jeff enjoyed boating and tubing. He loved Mopar classic cars. Above all, he was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, who loved spending...
Bonita L. Landis
Aug 17, 2026
Bonita L. Landis, 77, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026. She was born November 20, 1948, to the late Norman and Edith (Hoch) Long.
She had a passion for shopping and taking trips to the beach. She was known for always having a different purse and in her spare time she enjoyed drawing and sewing. More than anything,...
Ann M. Keen
Aug 15, 2026
Ann Munley Keen died peacefully, surrounded by love, on August 15, 2026, at the age of 88.
Ann was born Eleanor Munley in Pittston, Pennsylvania, into a big family that filled her childhood with the joys of loving parents, three sisters, two brothers, and countless hours reading books and playing board games. She graduated from Marywood College in 1960 with a...
Ronita L. Crabb
Aug 15, 2026
Ronita L. (LaBar) Crabb, 83, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Penn State Medical Center, Hershey PA.
She was born Ronita Jean on July 24, 1943 to the late Kenneth L. LaBar and Edith P. (Hagood) LaBar in Newton, NJ. On December 9, 1961 she married Donald E. Crabb in Mifflinburg, PA.
Ronita graduated from...
Lucy Mae Reigle
Aug 12, 2026
Lucy Mae Reigle, 77, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. Born May 20, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Marian (Henry) Oswald. She was the loving wife of Robert Reigle.
Lucy enjoyed puzzles, crocheting, and was a whiz at game shows. More than anything, she cherished time spent with her family.
In addition to her...
Nancy B. Blakeway
Aug 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Nancy Bernetta (Ames) Blakeway, who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Evergreen Hospice of Masonic Villages in Elizabethtown, PA. She was 88 years old.
Prior to moving to Masonic Villages in October 2021, Nancy was a lifelong resident of Bentleyville and Eighty-Four, PA.
On March...
Barry Lee Keefer
Aug 8, 2026
Barry Lee Keefer, 77, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late William and Emma “Geraldine” (Gingrich) Keefer. He was the loving husband of 56 years to Joyce (Staub) Keefer.
Barry enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and archery. Ever the outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing, snaring, and trapping. He could often...
Lorraine Celeste Person
Aug 8, 2026
Lorraine Celeste Person, 79, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was born in New York City, NY, beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Celestine (Kaupp) Ott. She was the loving wife of 51 years of Gustav J. “Gus” Person.
Lorraine worked as a registered nurse. She loved spending time with family and was a devoted friend.
In...
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