All Obituaries

Ruth Anna Fischer Warburton, age 80, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at home after a long illness. Ruth was born February 10, 1939 in Oneida, New York, the daughter of John and Gladys Durant Fischer. She attended secondary school in Verona, New York, and received her Baccalaureate degree in nursing from the University of Rochester.  Ruth enjoyed a long career in nursing, including as a visiting nurse in Rochester, NY, in Wilmington, DE, in Chester County, PA...

Kathleen “Deenie” Weaver, 80, of Elizabethtown walked into Eternal Glory on October 27, 2019 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. She was the beloved wife of Donald H. Weaver. Born May 17, 1939 in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Josephine Handley. She married Donald Weaver on February 7, 1959, whom she assisted in his general electrical business. Kathleen was also an administrative assistant at Engle Business Equipment, Elizabethtown...

Doris R. “Mom K” Walsh, 81 of Manheim, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in Lancaster. Born Monday, November 29, 1937 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Thelma (Ruth) Kreider. She was the wife of Kenneth Walsh who passed away in May 2016. Doris was a member of Christ Church United Church of Christ, Elizabethtown. She enjoyed reading, fishing, playing video games and watching the news. She is survived by five children:...

Miriam Kay Forrey, 68, of Mount Joy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.  Born Wednesday, August 8, 1951, in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Oscar H. and Ruth (Keagy) Forrey. She is survived by two sons: Carl S. Groff, married to Zina, of Elizabethtown and Daniel O. Groff, companion of Kerstin Edmonds, of Mount Joy.  Also surviving are five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters: Ruth Wanner, married...

Grant F. Bleacher, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Elizabethtown.  Born Monday, May 14, 1928 in East Drumore Township, he was the son of the late William I. and Marybelle (Dorwart) Bleacher.  He was married to Helen A. (Rhineer) Bleacher on June 14, 1949. A Veteran, Grant proudly served with the U.S. Army.  He worked as an Inspector for Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, for over 35 years until his...

William Leslie Seiders, 88, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Moravian Manor in Lititz. Born February 21, 1931, he was the son of William R. Seiders and Emma B. (Krodel) Seiders. He was married to Grace (Glass) Seiders until her death in 2004. Bill is survived by children Leslie Mayer and husband, Scott, of California; and Merilee S. Waddell and husband, Joseph, of NJ. Surviving grandchildren are as follows: Heather Horn, husband Daniel, and...

Mildred Jane (Eagle) Reynolds, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18, 2019.  She was born Tuesday, October 14, 1930 to the late Andrew and Bessie Viola (Nye) Eagle.  She is predeceased by her loving husbands Daniel Wentzel and Richard Reynolds. Services will be private at the convenience of the family and Mildred will be laid to rest at the Mount Tunnel Cemetery, Elizabethtown, PA.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Boyer Funeral...

Hilda A. (Hinchman) Justice, 95, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Paramount Senior Living, Maytown.  Born Friday, June 8, 1923 in Elkins, WV, and raised in Beverly, WV, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Amanda (Shannon) Hinchman.  Following her mother’s death at a young age, Hilda was adopted and raised by her cousin, Mattie Weese.  She was married to the love of her life, Bennie F. Justice, for over 69 years until his...

Dr. Jared Charles Lobdell, 81, of Elizabethtown, passed away at his home on Friday, March 22, 2019.  Born Monday, November 29, 1937 in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Jane Elizabeth (Hopkins) Lobdell.  He was married to Jane Elizabeth (Starke) Lobdell for over 21 years. Dr. Lobdell was a graduate of Yale University and published nearly 30 books In addition to his wife, Jane, of Elizabethtown, he is survived by three nieces and two nephews as well as his...

Helen Dorothy Hershey Williamson, 100, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Masonic Village. Born in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late Levi C. and Emma Landis Hershey. She was widowed by her husband, Chester G. Williamson, in 1990. Helen graduated from Elizabethtown Area High School in 1936. She went on to work part-time at her father's Red Rose grocery store until its closing in 1971. She was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s United Methodist...