All Obituaries

Almeda Jane Hoerner, 92, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, surrounded by her family. Born Saturday, July 17, 1926 in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late William and Jennie (Dupler) Olewiler. She was married 66 years to Kenneth V. Hoerner, Sr., who passed away on January 3, 2015. Almeda was a member of the Alliance Church in Elizabethtown. Beginning in 1955, she worked for numerous shoe factories in the area and retired...

Charles Pfaunmiller, Jr., 82, of Elizabethtown, passed away at Elizabeth Manor on Friday, August 10, 2018. Born Thursday, April 9, 1936 in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late Charles W. Pfaumiller, Sr. and Anna D. (Olweiler) Pfaunmiller. His wife Ann M. Pfaunmiller passed away in November 2012. Charles was a 1954 graduate of Elizabethtown High School. A truck driver most of his life, he was always known as a hard worker. He served his country in the US Air Force Reserves and liked to...

Charles F. Durborow, III, 72, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital.  Born May 21, 1946 in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Charles F. Durborow, II and Kathryn (Horst) Durborow.  He was married to Wendy K. (Geib) Durborow on March 27, 1971. Charles proudly served with the U.S. Army National Guard from 1965-1971.  He retired from the former Autokraft Box Corporation, Mount Joy where he worked for over 45 years. In addition to...

Raymond B. Shoemaker, 90, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Hershey Medical Center. Born, Saturday, November 12, 1927 in Rapho Twp., he was the son of the late Amos Hawk Shoemaker and Anna Mary (Baker) Shoemaker. He was married 59 years to Esther Ruth (Garman) Shoemaker who passed away in August 2008. Raymond and his wife were the proprietors of Grandma’s Family Restaurant in Mount Joy. He was also retired from Continental Press where he was the maintenance...

Dennis Lee “Denny” Bomgardner, 72, of Mount Joy, passed away in the arms of “his girlsies” on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy.  He was the devoted father to Missy Bomgardner Stone, married to Stacy and Buffy Bomgardner Shirk, married to Jamey and was an adoring Pap to Kaycee, Tanner and Bryce. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Charles and Stella Bomgardner.  Denny was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47...

Nancy Jane (Campbell) Ebersole, 85, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Hershey Medical Center.  Born Monday, March 20, 1933 in Florin, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Lillian A. (Wittle) Campbell.  She was married to Robert C. Ebersole on December 30, 1951. In addition to her husband of nearly 67 years, she is survived by three children: Robert R. Ebersole and wife, Roxann, Dennis A. Ebersole and Robin C....

Robert L."Pap" Schlosser, 90, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster. Born Monday, August 15, 1927 in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Rebecca (Purnell) Schlosser. He was married 61 years to MaryAnn (Welkie) Schlosser who passed away in May of 2010. Bob served in the US Navy as a Seabee during WWII and was employed for 32 years by the Atlas Powder Company in Tamaqua. He was a member of St....

R. Dolores Alleman, 86, of Elizabethtown, PA entered into rest on April 28, 2018. She was the loving wife, for sixty years, of the late Warren A. Alleman, Jr. and the daughter of the late J.Ira and Anna Mae Coble. She was born in Conewago Township, PA.   As a young girl, she was an involved and enthusiastic 4-H member. Dolores graduated from The MS Hershey High School in 1948, after which she attended The St. Joseph Nursing School. She applied those skills in her employment as a...

  December 4, 1932-April 17, 2018 Born to Chester and Margaret Souser, Doris, a long time resident of Elizabethtown, passed away suddenly on April 17, 2018.  She retired from Hamilton Watch as an executive secretary and then worked in the travel industry.  She was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church and a friend to all as a resident of Masonic Village. Survivors include sister Helen Young of Florida, brother-in-law William Miller, sister-in law Leona...

Evelyn P. (Page) Reinhold, 90, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center, Frederick, Maryland.  Born Wednesday, June 29, 1927 in McAlisterville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bryant E. and Abbie (Snyder) Page.  She was married to John D. Reinhold for over 62 years until his death on March 3, 2010. A homemaker, Evelyn was also a member of the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren.  Above all,...