All Obituaries

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...

Jeannette “Jay” L. (Voyce) Riefler, 79, formerly of Baltimore passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, PA. Born Thursday, October 31, 1940 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Marjorie (Rainey) Voyce. She was married for 42 wonderful years to her loving husband Richard B. Riefler. A 1958 graduate of the Catholic High School of Baltimore, Jay retired in 1995 from T. Rowe Price. She and Richard then moved to Emerald Isle,...

Arlene Reider Barnes of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on June 13 at the Masonic Village. She was a beloved mother, devoted grandmother, loving sister, and dedicated aunt and friend. Born in Elizabethtown to Earl and Fannie Reider in 1934, she was the youngest of 5, the only daughter with four older brothers she adored. After graduating from Elizabethtown Area High School in 1952, she earned her RN degree from Temple University. While living in Philadelphia she met her...

Kent E. Wagner, 75, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Elizabeth Manor. Born, Tuesday, April 18, 1944 in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Rebecca (Puff) Wagner. He was married 44 years to Teresa L. (Shank) Wagner. Kent was the owner/operator of the former Black Horse Hotel in Elizabethtown. A US Army Vietnam veteran, he was a member of the VFW, American Legion and Loyal Order of Moose, all in Elizabethtown. He was a dedicated Notre Dame fan, and enjoyed attending...

Donald “Pete” Reighard, Jr., 70, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in West Donegal Township.  Born Saturday, May 28, 1949, in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Donald “Pete” Reighard, Sr. and Ruth (Craft) Reighard.  He was married to Doris J. (Peters) Reighard on April 20, 1968. In addition to his wife of nearly 52 years, Pete will be forever in the hearts of their son, Pete, married to Jodi, and their...

Dora Freeman, 98, of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 5, 2020.  She was born to the late Guy, Sr. and Eva (Cross) Parmer. She is predeceased by her husbands Harry A. Halbleib and Leon Freeman.   Dora was a faithful church member and enjoyed going to Saturday services at the Pleasant Hills Christian Church in Harrisburg.  Most importantly she was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and...

Harold C. Good “Goody”, 84, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at home. He was the son of the late Norman and Kathryn (Drace) Good. He celebrated 57 years of marriage to his loving wife Sara Grace(Lutz) Good in May 2019. Harold was a graduate of Elizabethtown High School, and proudly served his country in the US Army and Air National Guard. He worked at the former Olmsted Air Force Base and retired from New Cumberland Army Depot. After retirement, he...