Nov 29, 2020

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...

Nov 9, 2020

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,...

Oct 31, 2020

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...

Oct 29, 2020

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...

Jul 29, 2020

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...

Jul 4, 2020

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...

Jun 13, 2020

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....

Apr 2, 2020

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...

Mar 6, 2020

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...

Mar 5, 2020

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.  ...

Feb 21, 2020

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...

Feb 14, 2020

Wilma M. Hall, 81, of Duncannon, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2020. Born Sunday, April 24, 1938 in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Roberta (Waite) Anderson. She was married 56 years to Roger E. Hall, also formerly of Elizabethtown.

In addition to her husband, Wilma is survived...

Jan 19, 2020

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....

Oct 29, 2019

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...

Oct 27, 2019

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,...

Sep 26, 2019

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,...

Aug 26, 2019

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...

May 18, 2019

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...

Apr 30, 2019

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...

Mar 22, 2019

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...