All Obituaries

Curtis M. Clugston, 70, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born January 17, 1953 in Hershey, he was the son of the late Emory and Estella (Finky) Clugston. He was married 14 years to Pamela L. Kern. Curt was retired from Armstrong Ceiling in Marietta. He was a member of the Thunderbird Motorcycle Club, the American Legion, VFW and Loyal Order of Moose. A Harley enthusiast, he also enjoyed woodworking, spending time at the...

Jean E. (Koser) Carr, a devoted wife and loving matriarch known for her kindness and sense of humor, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at her home in Juniper Village, Mt. Joy. She was 98. Jean Carr was married for 59 years to the late Dr. William J. Carr. Together they raised three children – Dr. Kurt W. (and Judith) Carr, JoAnn Conti, and Andrew J. (and Miriam) Carr – before retiring to Mt. Joy in 2003. Born Jan. 11, 1925, in Elizabethtown, Jean was the eldest of four daughters born...

Richard J. Rivele, 77, of Mount Joy, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023. Born, Saturday, August 3, 1946 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Irene (Parisi) Rivele. He was married 52 years to Carilee (Kuehner) Rivele, who passed away September 21, 2021. Richard was a 1964 graduate of West Catholic High School and earned his Bachelors Degree in Political Science in 1969 from LaSalle University, both in Philadelphia. He began his working career as...

Lonny M. Koons, 69, of 1010 Hershey Road, Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Hospice and Community Care with his loving family by his side. Born Friday, July 16, 1954 in Hershey, he was the son of LaMay (Machamer) Koons and the late Lyle M. Koons, Sr. He is survived by a daughter Michelle Mutchler of Florida; a son Glenn A. Koons of Elizabethtown; brother Lyle Koons, Jr., and wife Michelle; sister Lynn Reinhold and husband Samuel; brother Charles Koons; brother...

On Monday, at age 103, Edwin Forrest Ebersole went joyfully to meet his Savior.  On July 7, 1920, Ed was born in Middletown, one of six children of Morris F. and Ruth Naomi (Metzger) Ebersole. Following in his mother’s footsteps of reaching the 100-year birthday marker, Ed stayed active and engaged his entire life. His beloved wife June passed away in December 2021. Ed met his wife of 78 years, June (Johnson), when she came to visit her father who was working at Russet Motors...

Helen A. Bleacher, 93, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully Wednesday May 17, 2023. Born November 15, 1929 in Willow Street, PA she was the daughter of the late Paul M. & Anna Mae (Vanderslice) Rhineer. She was the loving wife of 70 years to the late Grant F. Bleacher. In her free time she enjoyed spending time on her farm, being a 4H and Girl Scout leader, the Horses and Poney Club of Lancster and Dauphin County, or spending time with her companion dog. She is survived by her...

Olga (Gotsi) Ebersole, 70, of Elizabethtown passed away Friday May 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born May 25, 1952 in Athens, Greece she was the daughter of the late Leonadis and Vasilliki Gotsi. After graduating high school and trade school, Olga started her working career as a hair dresser. She married in 1971 and came to the U.S. with her new family in 1973.  She worked as a cashier until she retired due to a disability.  In her free time, she enjoyed doing cross...

Ina R. Jacobs, 93, of Masonic Village Elizabethtown and formerly of Cochranville, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Health Care Center. Born November 26, 1929 in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Elva M. (Gainer) Hippensteel.  Ina graduated from Elizabethtown High School in 1947. In her younger days, Ina was an active Girl Scout, volunteering as a summer camp counselor at Camp Menotomy in New Hampshire and was a member of the Hershey Figure Skating...

Linda S. Pickel, 69, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Sunday, April 9, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born Tuesday, October 13, 1953 to the late James and Cora (Retherford) Way. She is survived by her loving husband Barry Pickel. In her spare time Linda enjoyed being at the shore or camping. She also was an avid cooker but more than anything she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Carol A. Myers, 68, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Saturday, September 25, 1954 in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late Ray H. and Betty M. (Saintz) Myers. A 1972 graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School, Carol was employed by Masonic Village for over 30 years in the Laundry Department. She was a life-long member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Elizabethtown. She loved animals, especially her dogs who were her...