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Clarence C. Drace, 97, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Elizabethtown Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born Tuesday, July 17, 1923 in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late Clayton M. and Carrie S. (Campbell) Drace.  A US Army veteran of WWII, Clarence was retired from Donsco, Inc. in Mount Joy. He was a member of the Conewago Rod and Gun Club, and enjoyed Hunting, working in his garden and hiking in the mountains. He also enjoyed watching football,...

Stephen G. Barone, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Wednesday, August 8, 1945 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Rudick) Barone. He was the husband of the late Wanda (Kyle) Barone who passed away in December 2007.  Stephen was active for over 36 years with AA in Lancaster and helped many people throughout Lancaster County. He was a member of the 521 Club and Calvary Church. Stephen was a US Navy...

On December 31st, at the age of 99, June A. Ebersole’s earthly life ceased, and her eternal life began in the mansion prepared for her by her Lord and Savior. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Marie Johnson of Seneca Lake, NY.  A resident of Homestead Village, and formerly of Elizabethtown, she was the faithful and loving wife of Edwin Ebersole for 78 years.  Loved by all who knew her, June was faithful in her duties in church, and home as she served with...

Stella S. Dupler, 85, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Elizabeth Manor. Born Tuesday, April 16, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Jacob M. and Elsie (Shenk) Dupler. Stella was a member of Ruhl’s United Methodist Church in Manheim. She is survived by a sister Naomi Oberholtzer, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers: Leroy, Walter, Clyde and Melvin Dupler, and four sisters: Esther Halbleib, Rhoda Garman, Ruth Shoemaker...

David I. Dickel, Jr., 83, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Sunday, July 11, 1937 in Lititz, he was the son of the late David I., Sr. and Helen B. (Kumler) Dickel.  He and his wife Dorothy R. (Tripp) Dickel celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on November 19th. David was drafted on his Wedding day and earned the rank of Army Sergeant in the 444th Transportation Company.  He received awards...

Faye Ruth (Ressler) Martin, 91, of Mount Joy, passed away peacefully from COVID-19 on November 9, 2020, at Frey Village, Middletown.  She was born on January 14, 1929, to the late Clarence W. and Mary A. (Koser) Ressler.  She will be lovingly missed by her husband, Lester L. Martin and four step-children: Richard Martin (Karen), of Akron, NY, Sandra Musser (James), of Ontario, CA, Lyle Martin (Jan), of Clarence Center, NY and Wanda Martin of Rancho Cucamonga, CA.  Faye also...

Yancy C. Nauman, 61, of Bainbridge, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sunday, May 24, 1959 in Lancaster a son of Kenneth Nauman of Elizabethtown and the late Betty M. (Drybred) Spagnoletti. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Wendy M. (Harnish) Nauman.  A dedicated and hard worker, Yancy was a millwright for Herr and Sacco. He also...

Irvin R. Geist, Jr., 82, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born Monday, December 6, 1937 in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Irvin R., Sr. and Nellie (Updegrove) Geist. He was married 22 years to Mildred P. “Polly” (Long) Geist who passed away in October 2000. Known as “Gus” or ‘Buddy”, he was retired from Waste Management where he worked for over 32 years. He was a US Air Force Veteran and a was...

Sherwood Dale Espenshade joined his wife, Janet, in heaven on July 29, 2020, at the age of 78. Born Saturday, December 27, 1941 in Mount Joy Twp., he was the son of the late Elmer and Goldie (Geib) Espenshade. He and Janet were married for over 36 years until her passing in February 2003.   He is survived by daughter, Dawn (Steve) Smith, Laurel, MT, and son, Daryl (Robin) Espenshade, Elizabethtown; 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandsons. 2 brothers, Gary (Bonnie) Espenshade and Donald...