All Obituaries

Rachel S. (Saylor) Paszkowski, 84, formerly of Mount Union, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Ohesson Manor, Lewistown, PA.  Born Saturday, April 10, 1937, in Manheim, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eli and Rhoda Mae (Miller) Saylor.  She was married to George R. Paszkowksi in 1965 until his death in 1969. Rachel served in BVS (Brethren Volunteer Service) and was a member of the Pennsylvania State Grange for many years.  In her...

Thomas W. Park, 67, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on July 27th, 2021 at his home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Born November 6, 1953 in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late William and Esther (Bishop) Park. Tom was a 1972 graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School. He was previously employed by AMP, Inc., Mount Joy, before moving to Tuscaloosa 26 years ago. While in Tuscaloosa, he worked in several area retail shops. He was a diehard Alabama...

Linda L. (Meredith) Smeal, 74, of Bainbridge, PA, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, August 16, 2021, at her home in Conoy Township.  Born Tuesday, April 8, 1947, in Halifax, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard Myles Meredith Sr. and Dorothy Jean (Wade) Meredith.  She was married to Lawton E. Smeal on January 25, 1964. In addition to her husband of over 57 years, she is survived by two children: Debra L. Hall, of Clearfield, PA and Lorrie L....

Brenda A. (Carnes) Staples-Ford, 69, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the Hershey Medical Center.  Born Sunday, May 11, 1952, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Bernard A. and Barbara J. (Atticks) Carnes.   She is survived by her companion of over 36 years, John I. “Jack” Staples, of Elizabethtown.  Also surviving are two children: Kimberly V. Cicero, married to Anthony, of Palmyra and Michael L. Staples, married...

Ronald Eugene Frye, 71, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Born Sunday, March 19, 1950 in Washington, PA, he was the son of the late William R. and Florence (Martin) Frye. He was married 37 years to Cynthia J. (Weagly) Frye. Ron was a 1968 graduate of Fort Cherry High School. He attended Geneva College and W & J College and served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Ron was an explosive engineer with Hall Explosives,...

Ruth E. Kaylor, 90, Elizabethtown, died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at ManorCare, Lancaster.  She was the widow of Robert T. Kaylor and the daughter of the late Raymond B. and late Grace V. (Bosserman) Heisey.  Surviving are sons Edward E., Elizabethtown, and Michael L. (Evelyn), Bainbridge; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; also, a brother, David I. Heisey, Lititz, and sisters Dorothy L. Hess, Millersville and Virginia L. Heisey, Long Island,...

Harold C. Morgan, 92, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Hershey Medical Center. Born Wednesday, November 21, 1928 in Tower City, he was the son of the late Amy E. and Leroy A. Morgan. He was married 29 years to Gertrude E. (Long) Morgan who passed away in September 1997. Harold was retired from the Colebrook Lingerie Company. He was active with the VFW and especially enjoyed playing Bingo and Friday nights. He is survived by a son Carlos E. Morgan of...

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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...