Obituaries
Rachel S. (Saylor) Paszkowski
Sep 5, 2021
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.
...Linda L. (Meredith) Smeal
Aug 16, 2021
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,...
Thomas W. Park
Jul 27, 2021
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,...
Brenda A. (Carnes) Staples-Ford
Jul 9, 2021
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...
Ronald Eugene Frye
May 16, 2021
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...
Ruth E. (Heisey) Kaylor
May 6, 2021
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...
Harold C. Morgan
Mar 17, 2021
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...
Clarence C. Drace
Feb 13, 2021
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...
Stephen G. Barone
Feb 5, 2021
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...
June A. Ebersole
Dec 31, 2020
On December 31st, at the age of 99, June A. Ebersole’s earthly life ceased, and her eternal life began in the mansion prepared for her by her Lord and Savior. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Marie Johnson of Seneca Lake, NY.
A resident of Homestead Village, and formerly of Elizabethtown, she was the...
Stella S. Dupler
Dec 13, 2020
Stella S. Dupler, 85, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Elizabeth Manor. Born Tuesday, April 16, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Jacob M. and Elsie (Shenk) Dupler.
Stella was a member of Ruhl’s United Methodist Church in Manheim. She is survived by a sister Naomi Oberholtzer, and numerous nieces and...
David I. Dickel, Jr.
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...
Faye Ruth (Ressler) Martin
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,...
Yancy C. Nauman
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...
Irvin R. Geist, Jr.
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...
Sherwood Dale Espenshade
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...
Jeannette L. "Jay" (Voyce) Riefler
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...
Arlene R. (Reider) Barnes
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....
Kent E. Wagner
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...


