Cynthia R. Smallen, 71, of Hummelstown passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021. Born June 14, 1949 in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Walter A. and Josephine (Murtorff) Laird. A retired Licensed Practical Nurse, she worked for nursing homes in Florida and Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Carlisle High School in 1968 and Seminole Community College in Sanford, Florida in 1978. A former member of the Col. Arthur Erwin Chapter of DAR in Deland, Florida, Cindy loved classic music and animals, especially dogs. She also loved to travel around the country, to the seashore and Broadway plays, and to Bermuda. Cindy enjoyed reading books on history and culture and spending time with...

Barbara E. Fahnestock, 78, of Elizabethtown and formerly of South Londonderry Township, after many complications due to surgery, decided it was time to go home. She passed peacefully with her granddaughter Megan by her side on Monday, February 8, 2021. Born in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Henry "Nick" and Agnes (Lutz) Ceresini and the widow of Harry S. Fahnestock since May 2012. Barb would have celebrated her 79th birthday on February 19th. Retired from the Hershey Medical Center, she was formerly employed by Colebrook Lingerie and was a member of Calvary Bible Church, Colebrook. She enjoyed puzzles, crafting, playing cards, going to Knoebels Grove and Wednesday morning Busy...

Gary L. Smith, 73, of Palmyra passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Londonderry Village. Born October 5, 1947 in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Hibshman and Helen (Stickler) Smith and also preceded in death by siblings Wilbur Smith, Elwood Smith, and Patricia Uhrich. Retired from New Cumberland Army Depot, he was a member of Dove Christian Fellowship Church, Elizabethtown and a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed bottle collecting, the Phillies, and time spent with family. Surviving are his son Clark Olson-Smith (Sara) of Davenport, Iowa; daughter Melanie Barrett (Greg) of Pittsburgh; sister Evelyn Strohm of Palmyra; grandchildren, Dylan and Taylor Barrett, Susannah and Amos...

Mary Ann Thomas Deatrick, 58, of Lancaster passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. Born November 21, 1962 in Columbia, she was preceded in death by her father Gus Thomas and her husband Gordon Deatrick. Surviving are her mother JoAnn (Gesford) Thomas Gettle and husband Bruce Gettle of Mount Gretna, son David Franklin (Rachel) of Lancaster, granddaughters Amelie and Ella, numerous aunts, cousins and an uncle Al Shade. Mary Ann was a graduate of John Marshall High School in Moundsville, West Virginia and Lebanon Valley College. She loved sports and played five musical instruments. She worked at Franklin and Marshall College for 29 years. Mary Ann sang and traveled with her parents...

Bonnie Mae Sheaffer, 75, of North Londonderry Township passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. Born December 1, 1945 in Carlisle, she was a daughter of the late John Clair and Eva (Myers) Throne. A graduate of Big Spring High School, she helped her husband start Clark Veterinary Clinic, a holistic practice that serviced organic farmers and pet owners. As a member of Hershey Free Church, Bonnie was a strong Christian woman of faith and prayer warrior. Her love of music was demonstrated by her playing the piano and clarinet and singing in the choir. Bonnie loved attending her children and grandchildren's activities, especially volleyball. Surviving are her husband of 53 years Dr. Clark...

Bonnie Mae Sheaffer, 75, of North Londonderry Township passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. Born December 1, 1945 in Carlisle, she was a daughter of the late John Clair and Eva (Myers) Throne. She helped her husband start Clark Veterinary Clinic, a holistic practice that serviced organic farmers and pet owners. As a member of Hershey Free Church, Bonnie was a strong Christian woman of faith and prayer warrior. Her love of music was demonstrated by her playing the piano and clarinet and singing in the choir. Bonnie loved attending her children and grandchildren's activities, especially volleyball. Surviving are her husband of 53 years Dr. Clark Edgar Sheaffer; daughter Amy L., wife of...

Allen A. Miller, 52, of Annville passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born January 8, 1968 in Scranton, he was the son of Ruth Ann (Edwards) Miller of Annville and the late Allen R. Miller. He was a receiving clerk for MSC Industrial Supply Company, Jonestown and member of St. John's Masonic Lodge #233 F. & A.M., Pittston. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are sister Mariann, wife of Terry Kreiser of Palmyra; nephew Nathan, husband of Erin Shearer; niece Katherine, wife of Raphael Ingaglio; and great nephew Maddox Shearer. Private graveside service will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 745 West Governor...

Gloria J. (Canale) Annitto, 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. Born September 2, 1928 in Watertown, New York, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Josephine (Marzano) Canale and also preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. She attended local schools and worked in the family restaurant until she married Robert Annitto of New Jersey who was an engineer with Black Clawson. They moved to London England in 1962 for four years. His job then took them to New Jersey, Montreal and Connecticut and later in his retirement they moved to Satellite Beach, Florida where he died in 1998. They...

Leah Willhide Vance, 95, of Cedar Haven, Lebanon passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. Born December 11, 1924 in Amberson, Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Wilmer A. and Verna (Doyle) Johnson. Leah was the widow of James S. Willhide since 1979 and preceded in death by siblings Lewis Johnson, LaRue Gift, Mary Rosenberry, Kathleen Zook, Virginia Gingrich, Charles Preston Johnson and Leon Johnson. She retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue in 1988 after working many years at the former Marden Clothing Company, Shippensburg. She was a member of First Evangelical Congregational Church, Palmyra, where she sang in the choir and served as a member of the Board. Leah...

Lucy E. Krot, 89, formerly of Lewistown passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Harrisburg. Born April 14, 1931 in Naginey, Mifflin County, she was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Cora Mae (Arnold) Fultz and also preceded in death by sisters Betty Leighter, Dorothy Gentzel, and Nancy Gusky and brothers Charles and Richard. Lucy was a woman of great faith. She loved God and she loved her family. She enjoyed cooking, reading her Bible and talking. Surviving are her children Judy Benner of Lakeland, FL, Kathy Davis of Mechanicsburg, PA and Harry Krot of Hummelstown, PA; sister Sara Pheasant; grandchildren Jason Davis of...

Eugene C. Stoner, 86, of Londonderry Township passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 19, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born June 18, 1934 in Sand Beach, he was a son of the late Eugene P. and Eva (Kuntz) Stoner. He was also preceded in death by his son Gerald E. Stoner, siblings Claude Stoner, Thelma Marshall, and Wayne Stoner, and grandson Marc Sitzai. Retired pattern maker from Bethlehem Steel, Eugene was a member of LifeGate Church, Elizabethtown and lifetime member of the Hershey Region Antique Automobile Club of America. He was a master carpenter, creating many fine works for family and friends, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, and taking a mission trip...

Esther Marie Engle Hivner, 94, formerly of Hummelstown passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 in the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born April 25, 1926 in Hummelstown, she was the daughter of the late Morris M. and Anna (Shenk) Engle. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Richard L. Hivner in January 2016 and also preceded in death by her five siblings Anna Lucille Otto, Cyrus Daniel Engle, Morris Mumma Engle, Jr, John Warren Engle, Robert Melvin Engle. She was a retired second grade teacher for Lower Dauphin School District, and also taught for the former Hummelstown High School. She was a 1943 graduate of Hummelstown High School and of Lebanon Valley College in...

H. Paul Ehrlich, 79, of Grantville, PA passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at home. Son of the late Dr. Harry and Irene (Burns) Ehrlich, Paul was born in Hawaii just in time to experience Pearl Harbor. His mother woke up on Dec. 7, 1941 with a four-month old in a crib and a Japanese bomb through the roof of their cottage on Waikiki Beach. They were evacuated in a convoy of Naval Officers shortly after the attack. The family migrated home to Brooklyn, NY where Paul attended PS 102 and played a mean game of stick ball in the street. In 1953 they moved to Napa, California, then a small farm town. He was sent home on the first day of school to change after showing up in his NY City suit...

June Isabel (Nulf) Goulding, 95, of Seattle, Washington formerly of Hershey and formerly of Londonderry Village, Palmyra, passed away August 23, 2020 at home. Born June 3, 1925 in Brockport, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Nulf and Oleta (Clark) Nulf, widow of Marshall S. Goulding since July 2017, and also preceded in death by her sister Vivian Anderson and brothers Richard and Leon Nulf, and a granddaughter Kelly Keller. June was a graduate of Horton Township High School and spent her life raising and entertaining her family. Her quick wit and feisty spirit charmed friends and new acquaintances alike. She enjoyed country music, slot machines, and was a regular bingo player at the...

C. Ross "Chip" Boyer Jr., 78, of Manheim, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. He was a graduate of Central Dauphin High School and also a graduate of Thompson Institute. Chip is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kathe (Fisher) Boyer, his 3 children, 12 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Kendal Bittle, of Cocoa, Florida and preceded in death by his sister, Carole Taylor of Harrisburg, PA. He was the son of the late C. Ross Boyer Sr. and S. Isabella (Mullen) Boyer of Harrisburg. Chip recently retired from the Boyer Motor Company of Ephrata, PA after 26 years of business. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to...

Patricia A. Uhrich, 80, of Arden Courts, Harrisburg and formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Born April 19, 1940 in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Hibshman and Helen (Stickler) Smith. Pat was the widow of John Uhrich since 2003 and also preceded in death by brothers Wilbur Smith and Elwood Smith. Retired from M & M Mars, Inc., Elizabethtown and a member of Dove Christian Fellowship Church, Elizabethtown, she and John were the former owners of the Country Meadows Restaurant in Elizabethtown. She will be remembered for her feisty personality and her lifelong love of butterflies. Surviving are her sister Evelyn Strohm; brother Gary Smith; sisters...

Harold L. Brandt, 86, of Conewago Township, Dauphin County, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 in his home. Born June 28, 1933 in Conewago Township, Dauphin County, he was a son of the late Aaron and Ada (Lesher) Brandt and widower since September 2019 of Martha R. (Hoover) Brandt after 65 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by an infant son Robert H. in 1956 and was the last of his immediate family being preceded by siblings Paul Brandt, Roy Brandt, Lillian Kreider, and Elsie Snavely. A retired farmer and heating and cooling technician from Shelly Oil Company, he was a member of Garden Chapel, Middletown. Surviving are his children Jay M. Brandt (Joyce) of Manheim, Mary A....

Marie J. Austin, 82, of Manheim, PA passed away on May 28, 2020 after a brief illness. Marie was born February 20, 1938 in Troy, NY. She was predeceased by her parents John and Mary (Drosky) Murray, and her brothers John, James and William. Marie retired many years ago having worked as a legal secretary for the State of NY and private law firms; she volunteered at the Next to New Shop in Gretna Springs and was a member of the North Annville Bible Church. Marie enjoyed whipping up delicious meals and decadent desserts; gardening, and she was the champion of the family board game battles. A lover of animals, Marie adored her pets and opened her home and heart to every stray. She will be...

Marie J. Austin, 82, of Gretna Springs, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the M. S. Hershey Medical Center. Born February 20, 1938 in Troy, New York, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Drosky) Murray and was preceded in death by brothers John Murray, James Murray and William Murray. Retired as a legal secretary from the State of New York, Marie also worked for private law firms. She was a member of North Annville Bible Church and a volunteer for the Next to New Shop at Gretna Springs. Surviving are her husband of 53 years Earl L. Austin; daughter Beverly A. Austin of Temecula, California; son Frank M. Austin of Boulder City, Nevada; sisters Carolyn Poloski and Bernadette...

Helen T. Landis, 94, of Ligonier and formerly of Palmyra passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Bethlen Home, Ligonier. Born November 7, 1925 in Huntingdon County, she was a daughter of the late Carl A. and Marian (Shay) Geier. The widow of Edward W. Landis who died December 27, 2005, Helen was also preceded in death by sons, Steven J. Landis in 2005 and William C. Landis in 2013. She was the last of her immediate family being preceded in death by siblings, Carl Geier, Donald Geier, Mary Geier and Anna Margaret Koontz. She was also preceded in death by a great nephew, John Phillips Koontz in 1988. Retired from Hershey Foods Corporation with 30 years of service, she was a member of Holy...

Joan L. Espenshade, 89, of Elizabethtown passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 in Lancaster General Hospital. Born July 26, 1930 in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late Marlin A. and Ruth C. (Launse) Landis. She was the wife of the late Harry N. Espenshade, Jr. who passed March 2019 after 68 years of marriage and also preceded in death by brothers Marlin R. "Jim" Landis and Robert A. Landis. She was a 1948 graduate of John Harris High School and attended Independent Bible Church of Sand Beach, Hummelstown. Joan enjoyed flowers. She also loved to cook and bake, which was enjoyed by family at gatherings. Surviving are her daughters Joyce A., wife of Harvey Nauss, Jr. of Elizabethtown and...