Our Obituaries
Zed Saranchak Britton
April 10, 1989 - February 6, 2012
HALIFAX - Zed Saranchak Britton, age 22, passed away on Mon., Feb. 6, 2012. He was born on April 10, 1989 the beloved son of Caroline Britton Stanton. Zed loved the outdoors, fishing and the woods. In addition to his mother he is survived by his siblings Ian Stanton, Ashley and Daniel Saranchak, his aunt Helen Britton, cousins Sheryl, Matt, Jordan and Joshua Ott, Taylor Graham, James and Danielle...
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Charles Ford, Jr.
April 20, 1955 - February 1, 2012
Charles Ford Jr., age 56, the son of the late Charles Ford Sr. and Hazel Kirrutia-Ford, was born on April 20, 1955, in Harrisburg, PA. Charles was raised in Millersburg and graduated from Millersburg High School in 1974, where he was a well known football player and sincere friend to all. Charles was a dedicated employee at Arcelor-Mittal (formerly Bethlehem Steel Corp.), for a total of 37 years...
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Alma G. Leitzel
September 15, 1924 - February 1, 2012
HALIFAX- Alma G. Leitzel, age 87, of 3886 Peters Mt. Road passed away on Feb. 1, 2012 at Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg. She was born in Millersburg the daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Geyer Dworchak. She was the widow of Warren E. Leitzel. Surviving are two daughters Lois Kinsinger and Darlee Gurganious both of Halifax, a sister Gloria Koppenhaver of Millersburg,...
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Bernice V. Russell
June 3, 1925 - January 30, 2012
HERNDON - Bernice V. Russell , 86, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Hershey Medical Center. She was born in Dornsife, PA the daughter of the late Harlan and Florence Klock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Russell with whom she devotedly operated Russell's general store and furniture business in Mandata for 37...
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Alice B. Johnson
December 3, 1916 - January 22, 2012
MILLERSBURG- Alice B. Johnson, age 95, a resident at the Manor @ Susquehanna Village and formerly of Dalmatia passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012. She was born in Millersburg the daughter of the late Henry and Annie Enterline Barnhart. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and VFW #5750 Ladies auxillary. She was the widow of John D. Johnson. Survivors include three...
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Gloria P. Kinsinger
June 7, 1930 - January 21, 2012
HALIFAX- Gloria P. Kinsinger, age 81, of 174 Highland Lane passed away on Saturday, January 21 at the Manor At Susquehanna Village in Millersburg. She was born in Halifax the daughter of the late Orville and Sadie Kerstetter Keiter and the widow of Allen I. Kinsinger. Next to her family and her friends, the two things that Gloria loved the most could be found in her garden and in her kitchen. ...
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Daniel R. Ringler
November 27, 1960 - January 13, 2012
ELIZABETHVILLE- Daniel Robert Ringler, age 51, of 11 Longabach Blvd. passed away on Friday, January 13 at his residence. He was born in Harrisburg the son of Robert and Betty Spidel Ringler who survive him of Marysville. Daniel was employed with Amp/Tyco for 23 years as a senior designer and credited for 25 patents. Surviving, in addition to his parents, Daniel Robert Ringler was a best friend...
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Diana M. Herman
November 20, 1944 - January 8, 2012
MILLERSBURG - Diana M. Herman, 67, died Sunday, January 8th at the Harrisburg Hospital. She was born on Nov. 20, 1944 the daughter of the late George O. Crisswell, Sr. and Ethel (Longenberger) Shepley. She had worked at the former Johnson-Bailee shoe factory in Millersburg and Accu-Mold in Halifax. She is survived by her sons Charles E. Herman of Millersburg, Michael R. Herman and his wife...
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Edward Jay Maiden
September 20, 1943 - January 5, 2012
HALIFAX- Edward Jay Maiden, age 68, of 175-A Rummel Road passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Harrisburg, PA the son of the late Marlin and Regina Messner Maiden. Ed was a US Army veteran of Vietnam War and while in the Army worked part time at the Atlantic Research division of Wells Industries. He started working at the American Bridge division of US Steel...
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Susie P. Myers
June 10, 1924 - December 27, 2011
KILLINGER- Susie P. Myers, age 87, a resident at the Jewish Home in Harrisburg and formerly of Killinger passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. She was born in Klingerstown, PA the daughter of the late Charles and Edna Knorr Ramberger. She was retired from Seal Glove factory in Millersburg and Susquehanna Printing in Millersburg. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Killinger and...
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Ronnie J. Cunningham
November 9, 1949 - December 25, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Ronnie J. Cunningham age 62, of 104 Moore St. passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at the Harrisburg Hospital. He was born in Millersburg the son of the late Warren Gene Harding Cunningham and Doris L. Chubb Cunningham. He was retired from Mold Base Industries in Harrisburg. Ronnie enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and sitting at the river with his friends. ...
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Frances G. Hockenbroch
February 17, 1925 - December 21, 2011
MILLERSBURG_ Frances Grace (Dickersheid) Hockenbroch, 86, died peacefully, Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Manor At Susquehanna Village. She was the beloved wife of the late Marlin Hockenbroch. She was born February 17, 1925 in Landenberg, PA, the daughter of the late Chester McKinley Dickersheid and Clara Eva Brandenberger. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist, Elizabethville. For many...
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Eugene L. Hess
December 27, 1953 - December 20, 2011
GRATZ- Eugene L. Hess, age 57, of 368 W. Middle Road passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. He was born in Sunbury the son of the late Stanley, Sr. and Orpha Smith Hess. He was a graduate of Upper Dauphin High School and worked at Pro Plastics in Elizabethville. Surviving are a brother Stanley Hess, Jr. of Millersburg. He was also preceded in death by a sister Luella Hess. Burial was...
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Miriam E. Schreffler
November 8, 1917 - December 12, 2011
HALIFAX-Miriam E. "Mickey" (Kaufman) Schreffler, age 94, a resident of the Sarah Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle and formerly of Halifax passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011. She was born in Halifax Twp. the daughter of the late Alfred and Beulah Hoffman Kaufman. Miriam was retired from the former Willits shoe factory and a member of Hebron UM Church in Millersburg. She was the widow of John...
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William W. Stahler
March 9, 1944 - December 9, 2011
GRATZ- William W. Stahler age 67, of Hemlock Road passed away recently at his residence. He was born in Harrisburg the son of the late Wayne and Dorothy Faloney Stahler. He was a retired police officer for the Washington DC Metropolitan plice force serving on the K9 and motorcycle units. He was a member of the Gratz VFW and Erdman Sportsman Assoc. Survivors include his wife Sandra Snyder...
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George E. Graff
February 17, 1927 - December 9, 2011
HALIFAX- George E. Graff, age 84, of 29 N. 2nd St. passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Reed Twp. the son of the late George and Mae Graff. He was a WW II Army veteran. George was retired from Dayton Parts in Harrisburg. Surviving are his wife of 61 years Sarah Rummel Graff, son Robert (Pamela) of Halifax, son Rodney (Jennifer) of Halifax, daughter Brenda...
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Kenneth R. Rowe
November 22, 1917 - December 8, 2011
MILLERSBURG-Kenneth R. Rowe, age 94, a resident of the Polk Apartments in Millersburg passed away on Thursday, December 8 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence in Harrisburg. He was born in Powells Valley the son of the late Richard and Dorothy Matter Rowe. Ken was retired from the former Johnson-Baillee shoe factory in Millersburg. He was a Army veteran of WWII and a member of David's...
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Sharen A. Etzweiler
January 28, 1945 - December 8, 2011
SOUTH MOUNTAIN- Mr. Sharen A. Etzweiler, 66, of South Mountain Road and formerly of Elizabethville and Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 at South Mountain Restoration Center. He was born January 28, 1945 in Harrisburg. He was the son of the late Alpheus E., and Irene E. (Keefer) Etzweiler. He was raised and spent most of his life in the Elizabethville area. He had worked for...
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M. Harry Swab
September 23, 1943 - December 3, 2011
ELIZABETHVILLE- M. Harry Swab, age 68 years of Elizabethville passed away on December 3, 2011 surrounded by his loving wife of 43 years Darlene, his son Mel Swab and his loyal dog Hunter. He was born in Elizabethville on Sept. 23, 1943. His parents were Melvin Swab and Ethel Yerges Swab. Harry was of protestant faith and attended UDAHS. He served in US Army for two years, of which at that time he...
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Frances E. Bonilla
July 6, 1937 - November 29, 2011
GRATZ- Frances Elizabeth Bonilla , age 74, of Specktown Road , passed away Tuesday, November 29 at the Harrisburg Hospital. She was born, July 6, 1937 , Brooklyn , NY , she was the daughter of the late Andrew C. , and Mary (Bartelme) Hedstrom. . Survivors include 2 daughters, Frances Ann Bonilla, Gratz, and Debra Mary Bonilla, Lykens; 10 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren; 2 Nephews and 1...
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H. Arlene Lenker
November 18, 1920 - November 23, 2011
MILLERSBURG- H. Arlene Lenker, 91, of 990 Medical Road and formerly of Mountain House Road, Halifax passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Manor At Susquehanna Village. She was born in Halifax, November 18, 1920, the daughter of the late Charles, and Mabel (Shoop) Woland. She had worked in the past for the former Ned Rich Mfg, Elizabethville. She was a member of Straws Church and Millers...
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Millie M. Kelly
February 19, 1923 - November 12, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Millie M. Kelly, age 88, of 231 Walnut St. passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg. She was born in Williamstown the daughter of the late Clayton and Minnie Wetzel Miller. She was a graduate of Williamstown High School and retired from the State of PA. Millie was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Halifax....
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Ruth M. Hoke
March 18, 1922 - November 9, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Ruth M. Hoke, age 89, a resident at Polk Assisted Living in Millersburg and formerly of Dalmatia passed away on Wednesday November 9, 2011 at Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg. She was born in Millersburg the daughter of the late Homer and Katie Motter Klinger. Ruth was retired from the former Creative Playthings in Herndon and a member of Grace UM Church in...
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Monroe C. Novinger
October 23, 1923 - November 6, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Monroe C. Novinger, age 88, of Millersburg passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the Harrisburg Hospital. He was born in Millersburg the son of the late Walter and Edna Cooper Novinger. Monroe worked for Leroy Landis, grinding feed for cattle, he also was a farmer and an auto mechanic for his brother Jake before his retirement. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Rife....
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Howard John Lynde III
October 25, 1954 - November 4, 2011
MILLERSBURG - Howard John Lynde III, 57, of Millersburg PA, passed away on November 4th. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Nancy Michaelian; his children Katherine (Katie) Lynde Shultz, Howard John Lynde IV, Nancy (Muffy) Lynde, and Jessica Lynde; his son-in-law Douglas Lynde Shultz; his mother Doris Lynde; and a close extended family. The only child of Howard and Doris Lynde, Howard grew...
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Lester L. Snyder
October 9, 1917 - November 2, 2011
HALIFAX - Lester L. Snyder, 94, of 39 Million Dollar Road, passed away Wednesday, November 2 at home. He was born on Oct.9, 1917 in Leck Hill, PA. He was a WWII veteran of the US Army, and a member of the Millersburg VFW. He was the husband of Ethel (Johns) Snyder. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughters Teresa Spotts, and Cheryl Snyder, sons Dean Snyder, Larry Snyder, 9...
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Gerrude R. Coleman
September 10, 1926 - November 1, 2011
MILLERSBURG - Gertrude R. (Ferree) Coleman age 85, of Summers Road, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at her residence. She was born Sept 10, 1926 in Coaldale (Lykens Rd) , the daughter of the late John F. , and Eva M. (Kobel) Ferree. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Herndon. She was the widow of Norman O. "Lefty" Coleman. Survivors include 4 Sons, John C. Coleman, Millersburg,...
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Esther R. Strohecker
March 14, 1945 - October 29, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Esther R. Strohecker, age 66, of 194 Shelton Ave. passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at her daughter's residence in Halifax. She was born in Dauphin the daughter of the late Nevin and Esther Deitrich Snyder. She was a member of Landmark Apostolic Church in Danville. Esther worked at the Polk Foundation in Millersburg as a caregiver. Survivors include a son Chris...
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Harlan G. Reinfeld
August 13, 1935 - October 28, 2011
HALIFAX- Harlan G. Reinfeld, age 76, of 708 McClellan Road passed away on Friday, October 28, 2011 at the Harrisburg Hospital. He was born on Aug. 13, 1935 in Mitchell, SD he then moved to the Halifax area in 1952. Harlan served in the PA National Guards 28th division where he attended finance school in Indianapolis, IN. He started his employment with Speece's Dairy, worked for the PA Railroad...
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Eli Wilson Wilbert
August 29, 1983 - October 25, 2011
HALIFAX- Eli Wilson Wilbert 8/29/83 - 10/25/11, beloved son and father tragically passed away in an automobile accident. Eli was a graduate of Culinary Institute of America and was working as the sous chef at Home 231 in Harrisburg. Eli leaves behind an extended family and many friends. Eli's parents are Anna Wilson Borges and Randy Wilbert and his step father Israel Borges and step mother...
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Henry F. Chubb
March 1, 1925 - October 15, 2011
MILLERSBURG - Henry F. Chubb, 86, of 5260 Upper Road Shamokin passed away Saturday, October 15 at Shamokin Area Community Hospital. He was born on March 1, 1925 in Millersburg, the son of the late Robert P. and Anna Mae Chubb. He was a US Army veteran of WWII. He attended St. Paul's UCC, Gowen City, and was a member of the American Legion and VFW both in Millersburg. He was the husband of...
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Dorothy E. Moyer
September 11, 1922 - October 13, 2011
HALIFAX- Dorothy E. Moyer, age 89, of 971 Powells Valley Road passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the Jewish Home in Harrisburg. She was born in Tower City the daughter of the late Ira and Jennie Adams Bush. She was retired from the former Bobbie Rogers garment factory in Tower City. Dorothy was a member of Halifax UM Church. She was the widow of Charles Messner and Kenneth Moyer. ...
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Martha V. Lentz
November 20, 1920 - October 8, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Martha V. Lentz, age 90, a resident at the Manor at Susquehanna Village passed away on October 8, 2011 at the Manor. She was born in Paxton Twp., PA the daughter of the late Isacc and Carrie Burrell Messner. She was retired from the former Calvin Klein factory in Millersburg and was a member of St. Luke's UCC in Malta. She was the widow of Leslie Lentz. Surviving are three sons...
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Elsie S. Waters
August 14, 1935 - October 3, 2011
GRATZ- Elsie S. Waters, age 76, of 100 S. West St. passed away on Monday, October 3, 2011 at the Harrisburg Hospital. She was born in Sunbury, PA, the daughter of the late Francis and Katie Snyder Oxenrider. She was retired from the former Muskin shoe factory in Millersburg. She was a member of the Millersburg branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Elsie enjoyed playing...
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Robert C. Schorr, Sr.
April 9, 1957 - October 3, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Robert C. Schorr, Sr. age 54, of 1371 Route 25 passed away on Monday, October 3, 2011 at the Harrisburg Hospital. He was born in Harrisburg the son of Robert Schorr who survives him of Millersburg and the late Pearl Carr Schorr. Bob was the owner of Schorr Performance in Millersburg and enjoyed auto racing, history and working with his hands. Surviving in addition to his father...
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Pearl G. Schorr
March 2, 1931 - October 1, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Pearl G. Schorr, age 80, of 1385 Route 25 passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Hershey Medical Center. She was born in Fulks Run, VA the daughter of the late John and Zella Morris Carr. Pearl was the owner of the former Sears Catalog Store in Millersburg. She was a member of Reigle's Bible Fellowship and Millersburg American Legion #326. She enjoyed going to Hollywoood...
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Troy Philip Fetterhoff
November 6, 1972 - September 23, 2011
HALIFAX- Troy Philip Fetterhoff age 38, of Armstrong Street, passed away Friday, September 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born November 6, 1972 in Camp Hill, , the son of Dohn P. and Carol A. (Lebo) Fetterhoff. both of Halifax. He was an LPN at the Manor at Perry Village. Survivors include his mother and father; Paternal Grandmother, June Fetterhoff; Brother, Dohn Scott Fetterhoff,...
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Nancy R. Weller
May 23, 1933 - September 19, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Nancy R. Weller, age 78, a resident at Polk Personal Care passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Holy Spirit Hospital. She was born in Aristes, PA, the daughter of the late Ulysses and Dorothy Levan Hampton. She was retired from the former Kocher's IGA Store in Millersburg and a member of Grace UM Church in Millersburg. She was the widow of Kent R. Weller. Surviving are...
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Jeffrey Allen Raker
December 8, 1971 - September 16, 2011
ELIZABETHVILLE- Jeffrey Allen Raker , 39, passed away Friday, September 16, 2011 as a result of a motorcycle accident on Route 147, just north of Millersburg. He was employed with Power Component Systems, Hanover, PA. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion, Squad #0326. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, and spending time with his family, friends and children, hunting , fishing and...
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Mary E. Engle
November 13, 1924 - September 11, 2011
ELIZABETHVILLE- Mary E. Engle, age 86, of 6106 Route 225 passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at her son's residence in Gratz. She was born in Gratz, PA, the daughter of the late Elmer and Carrie B. Steely Shade. She was retired from the former Big Yank shirt factory. She was a member of Simeon's Lutheran Church in Gratz. She was the widow of Marlin D. Engle and also preceded in death by a...
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Jeffrey R. Glace
May 22, 1962 - September 10, 2011
DALMATIA- Jeffrey R. Glace, age 49, of 263 Sunbury St. passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Harrisburg, PA the son of the late Richard L. Glace and Doris Bonawitz Glace who survives him of Dalmatia. Jeff was a graduate of Millersburg High School and a welder for Advanced Fabrication Services. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife Wendy Hoch...
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Carol A. Straup
January 24, 1941 - September 7, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Carol A. Straup, age 70, of 2215 Shippen Dam Road passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Millersburg, the daughter of the late Albert Koppenheffer and Mildred Fulkrod Koppenheffer who survives her of Millersburg. Carol was an employee of Libby Window treatments and a member of Hebron UM Church in Millersburg and past worthy matron of OES Glen...
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Mary J. Etzweiler
October 8, 1925 - September 3, 2011
MILLERSBURG - Mary J. Etzweiler, 85, passed away Saturday, September 3 at Manor at Susquehanna Village. She was born on Oct. 8, 1925 in Millersburg the daughter of the late John and Bessie (Keiter) Stence. She was a member of Calvary Wesleyan Church, Millersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul I. Etzweiler. She is survived by her sons Bruce of Manassas, Va, Leon of Halifax, Jim...
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Gloria M. Zeigler
May 21, 1931 - September 3, 2011
MILLERSBURG - Gloria M. Zeigler, 80, of 127 Botts Road passed away Saturday, September 3 at HCR Manor Care in Laureldale, PA. She was born on in Upper Paxton Twp., the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Shoop) Dressler. Gloria was a Church Organist and Choir Director, Shaklee Distributor, and gave private instrumental lessons. She was a member of Hebron U.M. Church Millersburg. She was a...
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Donald E. Zerby
July 25, 1923 - September 2, 2011
MILLERSBURG - Donald E. Zerby, 88, of 558 Center Street died Friday, September 2 at the Manor at Susquehanna Village surrounded by his family. He was born on July 25, 1923 in Millersburg the son of the late William E. and Eva Mae (Messner) Zerby. He was a veteran of the US Army, and a retired steel worker. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Shirley (Lahr) Zerby and his loyal companion Rebel...
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Yettanda Lois Landis
June 3, 1954 - September 2, 2011
MILLERSBURG - Yettanda "Tandy" Lois Landis, 57, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and formerly of Millersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 2, 2011. She was born on June 3, 1954 the daughter of Donald and Lois Miller of Millersburg. Yettanda graduated from Millersburg Area High School, where she later taught English. She received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Shippensburg...
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Betty J. Seibert
May 13, 1933 - August 29, 2011
HALIFAX- Betty J. Seibert, age 78, of 100 N. 5th St.passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Harrisburg, PA the daughter of the late Oscar and Dorothy Wolf Spidel. Betty was a member of the Millersburg branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was the widow of Charles Seibert, Sr. Survivors include, daughter Dixie Ross of Millersburg, son...
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Mary P. Dodson
January 8, 1922 - August 27, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Mary P. Dodson, age 89, of 403 First St. passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill. She was born in Millersburg, PA, the daughter of the late William and Helen Wert Snyder. She was retired from the Lenkerville Elementary school cafeteria. Mary was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Millersburg, American Legion #326 ladies...
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Charles S. Harner
December 4, 1937 - August 13, 2011
HALIFAX-Charles S. Harner, age 73, of 149 Dusty Trail Drive passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Klingerstown, PA, the son of Emma Sherri Oxenrider who survives him of Tremont. Charles was a retired truck driver for Expedex and owner of Harner's Tree Service in Halifax. He was a member of the Millersburg Assembly of God Church. Surviving in addition to his...
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Linda M. Sitlinger
October 2, 1944 - August 3, 2011
ELIZABETHVILLE- Linda M. Sitlinger, age 66, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Wednesday Aug. 3, 2011 at the Harrisburg Hospital. She was born in Enders, PA the daughter of the late Ray and Norma Minnich Stoneroad. Linda was a retired vice president of Mid-Penn Bank, a member of Salem Lutheran Church and its' church council, former member of ABWA, she volunteered with Northern...
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Samuel F. Shepley
August 22, 1932 - August 3, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Samuel F. Shepley, age 78, of 300 Miller Road passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Millersburg, PA, the son of the late Ralph Shepley, Sr. and Grace Silks Shepley. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. Sam was retired from Roadway Express. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Rife, Teamster Retirees #776, Steever R. Day VFW Post ...
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William C. Stence
May 20, 1933 - July 31, 2011
MILLERSBURG- William C. Stence, age 78, of 234 Church St. passed away on Sunday, July 31 at the Manor At Susquehanna Village. He was born in Millersburg the son of the late John and Bessie Keiter Stence. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. Bill was retired from Bethlehem Steel. Survivors include his wife Gloria Lucas Stence, three sons Curtis, William, Jr. and Larry, a daughter...
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Denise Joy Webster
October 8, 1969 - July 31, 2011
HALIFAX - Denise Joy Moyer Webster past peacefully at home on Sunday with family by her side after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on October 8, 1969 the daughter of Edward W. Moyer and the late Edna (Klinger) Moyer. In addition to her father she is survived by her husband of 28 years, Matthew A. Webster, two sons Nathan A. Webster and Jason W. Webster both of Elizabethville, two...
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Dean E. Herb
May 14, 1939 - July 29, 2011
NORRISTOWN- Dean E. Herb, 72, of 2751 Dekalb Pike, but formerly of Valley View, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 at Mercy Suburban Hospital. He was born in Valley View, May 14, 1939 , the son of the late Charles A. , and Olive R. (Shade) Herb. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Blue Bell, PA He was a retired machinist, and had worked for the Philadelphia Gear Co., Philadelphia,...
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Mildred Caroline Broscious
April 13, 1914 - July 27, 2011
Mildred Caroline (Bahner) Broscious, 97, of Evans, WV, formerly of Millersburg, PA, passed away July 27, 2011 at the Ravenswood Care Center, following a brief illness. She was born April 13, 1914 in Red Cross, PA, a daughter of the late Elijah and Amelia Caroline Rebecca (Lahr) Bahner. Her husband, Raymond Russell Broscious, three brothers, seven sisters, and a great granddaughter, Chandra Margo...
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Ralph L. Smeltz
October 25, 1927 - July 22, 2011
ELIZABETHVILLE- Ralph L. Smeltz, age 83, of Elizabethvillle passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011 at the Harrisburg Hospital. He was born in Elizabethville the son of the late Harvey and Bertha Esterline Smeltz. He graduated from the Elizabethville High School class of 1945. He was a veteran of WWII in the US Army serving with the 622 MP Company and stationed with occupation forces in Japan. He...
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Janet Irene Webster
June 15, 1936 - July 21, 2011
HALIFAX- Janet Irene Webster 75, of Enders Road, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the Harrisburg Hospital. She was born in Halifax, PA, June 15, 1936 the daughter of the late Walter E. , and Martha E. (Reed) Seiders. She enjoyed southern gospel music, quilting, baking and writing poetry. She was married for over 55 years to her husband, William E. Webster. Other survivors include 3 Sons,...
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Richard M. Fralick
August 4, 1924 - July 21, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Richard M. Fralick, age 86, of 910 Lenker Drive passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the Manor @ Susquehanna Village. He was born in Millersburg, PA, the son of the late Gordon and Evelyn Mills Fralick. He graduated from Millersburg High School class of 1942 and Shippensburg University class of 1950. He was a US Army veteran of WWII and purple heart recipient serving with the...
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Todd N. Gingrich
September 1, 1954 - July 19, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Todd Nelson Gingrich, age 56, of 304 Market St. in Millersburg passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Hershey, PA the son of the late Frederick and Romaine Strubhar Gingrich. Todd was a graduate of Halifax High School class of 1972. He was employed at Brubaker Tool Co. in Millersburg and a member of American Legion #326. Survivors include three...
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Sgt. Brian K. Mowery
December 30, 1961 - July 18, 2011
HALIFAX - Brian Keith Mowery, SSG, 49, of Halifax was killed July 18th near Bagram, Afghanistan while proudly and bravely serving with the 131st Transportation Company of the PA National Guard. His convoy was attacked while transporting needed supplies. He was born on December 30, 1961 the son of Harry E. Mowery of Harrisburg and the late Patricia (McGrath) Mowery. He graduated from Central...
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James D. Thorne
June 30, 1935 - July 16, 2011
MILLERSBURG- James Douglas Thorne, 76, of Millersburg, passed away peacefully July 16, surrounded by loved ones. Born June 30, 1935, Jim was a 1952 graduate of Aurora High School. He is survived by Dawn Thorne, his lifelong love and partner in marriage for 53 years; his son James Thorne, husband of Becky, and their children Dakota and Tyler; his daughter Sonya Ritter, wife of Scott, and their...
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Glenn W. Gordon, Sr.
October 23, 1920 - July 11, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Glenn W. Gordon Sr., age 90, of 332 Market St. passed away on Monday, July 11 at his residence. He was born in Williamstown, PA, the son of the late Walter H. Gordon and Mary Phillips Gordon. Glenn was retired after 36 years with the United States Air Force department of defense air logistics command as an aviation supervisor and air craft MDO. He served as manager of repair and...
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Emma J. Urich
August 18, 1917 - July 11, 2011
HALIFAX- Emma J. Urich, age 93, of 34 S. 3rd St. passed away on Monday, July 11, 2011 at the Manor At Susquehanna Village in Millersburg. She was born in Halifax, PA, the daughter of the late Walter and Eva Croutharmel Hoffman. She retired from Willits shoe factory in Halifax. She was a member of Millersburg Assembly of God Church and OES Glen Chapter #425 in Lykens. She was the widow of Boyd...
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Mary C. Deibler
October 26, 1915 - July 9, 2011
DORNSIFE- Mary C. (Brosius) Deibler , 95, of Bobb Road , passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Manor At Susquehanna Village, Millersburg. She was born October 26, 1915 in Millersburg, PA, the daughter of the late Carlos R., and Maude M. (Maurer) Brosius. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church , Killinger. She was a retired inspector for the former Johnson Bailey Shoe Factory, Millersburg. She...
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Christine E. Messersmith
June 26, 1961 - July 6, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Christine E. Messersmith, age 50, of 458 Center St. passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of the late Richard V. and Sarah E. Ditty Travitz. Chris was a graduate of Millersburg High School class of 1979. Survivors include her husband Gary W. Messersmith and a sister Sherri Trometter of Sunbury. Graveside services will...
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Kirby A. Laudenslager
November 2, 1967 - July 2, 2011
HALIFAX - Kirby A. Laudenslager, 43, of Halifax passed away Saturday, July 2nd. He was born Nov. 2, 1967 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Paul E. and Millicent E. (Gingrich) Laudenslager. Kirby was a 1985 graduate of Halifax High School and was a Corporal for the U.S. Marines. he was currently employed as a Shop Foreman with Pennsy Supply in Harrsburg. Kirby was an avid outdoorsman...
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Steven R. Brady
October 16, 1952 - June 29, 2011
HALIFAX- Steven R. Brady, age 58, of 388-A Dunkle School Road passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Harrisburg, PA, the son of Norman and Mary Duke Brady who survive him of Millersburg. Steve was a graduate of Millersburg High School and a master craftsman for Caitland, Inc. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife Cathy Rumfelt Brady, two daughters...
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Betty Virginia Miller
June 24, 1926 - June 29, 2011
NEW BLOOMFIELD -Betty Virginia Miller , 85, Formerly of Berrysburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at The Manor of Perry Village, New Bloomfield. She was born in Mifflin Twp , June 24, 1926, the daughter of the late, John and Sally (Deibler) Shaffer. She retired from Upper Dauphin Area School District as a cook and cafeteria worker. She was a member of Peace UCC, the...
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Earl Edith Hollenbach
August 5, 1932 - June 22, 2011
HERNDON - Earl E. Hollenbach age 78 and Edith A. Hollenbach age 76, of 204 Riverside Lane in Herndon passed away Wednesday, June 22nd. Earl was born on Aug. 5, 1932 the son of the late Samuel N.and Mabel I.(Heim) Hollenbach. Edith was born on Dec. 20, 1934 the daughter of the late Dorie and Hilda (Feese) Snyder. They were both retired from Creative Playthings of Herndon. Survivors include...
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Viola Mae Hoover
May 22, 1926 - June 15, 2011
HALIFAX- Viola Mae "Maisey" "Dolly" Hoover, age 85, of 1236 Matamoras Road passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at her daughter's home in McAlisterville. She was born in Freehold, NJ, the daughter of the late Willard and Emma Helen Seese Prouse. After attending Central College in South Carolina and Houghton College in Houghton, NY she worked at Bell Telephone, a Christian Publication...
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Mary E. Kitzmiller
March 22, 1921 - June 13, 2011
MECHANICSBURG- Mary E. Kitzmiller, a resident at Messiah Village passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011 at the Village. She was born in Halifax, PA, the daughter of the late I. Walter and Pauline Shammo Mattis. Mary was very active during her life as she taught Sunday School and was a choir member at Salem UCC in Elizabethville and she volunteered at the library at the former Elizabethville High...
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Anna A. Callahan
September 24, 1925 - June 13, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Anna A. Callahan, 85, of State Street, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at the Harrisburg Hospital. She was born, September 24, 1925 in Hegins, the daughter of the late Frank, and Molly (Saltzer) Weist. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Berrysburg. Anna had worked in the past as a manager for Fannie Farmer Candy Co., Philadelphia and also as a dispatcher for a trucking...
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F. Elizabeth Snyder
July 1, 1918 - June 12, 2011
MILLERSBURG- F. Elizabeth Snyder, age 92, a resident at Scott Personal Care Home in Williamstown and formerly of 136 W. Union St. in Millersburg passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at the Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill. She was born July 1, 1918 in Sunbury, PA, the daughter of the late William and Ruth Long Small. Elizabeth was employed with the PA Public Utility Commission for 38 years...
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Jack L. Seiler
April 11, 1943 - June 7, 2011
HALIFAX- Jack L. Seiler, age 68, of 204 N. 3rd St. passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Halifax, PA, the son of the late Roscoe and Annabell Steffen Seiler. He was retired from the Dauphin County Prison and then worked at the former Triple L Tire in Halifax and Boyer Pools in Millersburg. He was a member and past Fire Chief of the Halifax Fire Co., member of...
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George L. Kotkiewicz
September 5, 1933 - May 28, 2011
HALIFAX- George L. (Kutt) Kotkiewicz, age 77, of Halifax passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2011 at his home. George was born in Roslyn, Long Island New York, son of the late Thomas and Bessie Kotkiewicz. George was a US Navy veteran and graduate of the Milkaukee School of Engineering and Northeastern University. George's initial occupational path included engineering positions at both American...
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Phyllis E. Hoover
May 1, 1916 - May 26, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Phyllis E. Hoover, age 95, of 300 Center St. in Lenkerville passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2011. She was born in Halifax, PA, the daughter of the late Emanuel and Gertrude Yutz Etzweiler. She was retired from Willits Shoe factory in Halifax. She was the widow Charles Hoover. Survivors include a son Kenneth Hoover and wife Donna of Halifax, daughter-in-law Helen Hoover of...
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Alton S. Zerby
November 23, 1927 - May 25, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Alton S. Zerby, age 83, of Millersburg passed away on May 25, 2011 at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA. He was born in Herndon, PA, son of the late John and Ida Wilkerson Zerby. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years Sara (Lyter) Zerby and his sister Norma Leitzel of Klingerstown. Mr. Zerby served as the principal at Lenkerville Elementary School...
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Patricia T. Campbell
September 12, 1932 - May 24, 2011
HALIFAX- Patricia T. Campbell, age 78, of 1186 Tourist Park Road, died suddenly at home Tuesday, May 24, 2011. She was born on September 12, 1932 in Corry, PA, the eleventh child of Henry F. and Jeannette Taylor Dahlstrand. She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, class of 1950. Patty worked as an underwriter for Erie Insurance Exchange, was former co-publisher of The Erie Press, was a...
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Howard E. Cosner
November 14, 1959 - May 20, 2011
HALIFAX- Howard E. Cosner, age 51, of 3401 Peters Mt. Road passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011. He was born in Savannah, GA the son of Lena Lawrence Gates who survives him of Camp Hill. He was a member of the NRA and the Marysville Sportsmen Club. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife Christina Shultz Cosner, a son Mark Lyter, Jr. of Carlisle, two daughters Angel Cosner and...
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Edwin L. Novinger
June 11, 1922 - May 19, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Edwin L. Novinger, age 88, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Manor At Susquehanna Village. He was born in Rife, PA, the son of the late Walter E. and Edna R. E. Cooper Novinger. He was a veteran of the US Army during WW II. He was retired from the Reading Railroad and a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Rife, American Legion #326 and VFW Post #5507. He was the widower...
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Rozella J. Silks
April 24, 1927 - May 17, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Rozella J. Silks, age 84, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence in Harrisburg. She was born in Hegins, PA, the daughter of the late Allison and Hulda Paul Erdman. She was retired from PennDOT and before that had worked at the former Muskin shoe factory in Millersburg. She was an award winning quilter and crocheter and...
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Leonard H. Carr
August 28, 1943 - May 4, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Leonard H. Carr, age 67, of 201 Mohr Road passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Community General Osteopathic Hospital. He was born in Harrisburg, PA, the son of the late Russell and Zada Virginia Carr. Survivors include three sons Leonard, Jr. and Laco both of Millersburg and Chad of Halifax, two daughters Melissa Coleman of Millersburg and Pamela Hostetter of Lebanon, a...
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Clark B. Horchler
June 19, 1918 - April 29, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Clark B. Horchler, age 92, of 2514 Route 25 passed away on Friday, April 29 at the Manor at Susquehanna Village. He was born in Summit Mills, PA, the son of the late Samuel and Mary Baum Horchler. Clark was a retired farmer and member of the Farm Bureau, he also was a WWII Army veteran and recipient of the purple heart. He was the widower of Ruby Grew Horchler. Surviving are a...
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Michael D. Welsh
November 16, 1966 - April 26, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Michael D. Welsh, age 44, of 245-A Center St. passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at the Harrisburg Hospital after a courageous seven year battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in Berwick, PA the son of Oscar Welsh, Jr. who survives him of Berwick and the late Nora Jane Kishbaugh Welsh. Mike was a computer programmer for PHEAA. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in...
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Christine Chrissy Imhof
December 21, 1967 - April 13, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Christine (Chrissy) Imhof, age 43, of 328 Tarry Hall Road passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at the Hershey Medical Center. She was born in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of the late Richard Motter, Jr. and Bonnie Hoffman Motter who survives her of Millersburg. Chrissy was a waitress at Wayne's Fairview Inn in Millersburg and a member of the Millersburg American Legion. She...
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Esther G. Schaffner
February 8, 1918 - April 10, 2011
DALMATIA- Esther G. Schaffner, age 93, a resident at the Manor @ Susquehanna Village and formerly of Dalmatia passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2011. She was born in Snyder County the daughter of the late Frank and Clara Bressler Inch. She was retired from the former Lower Northumberland County Motor Club. She was the widow of George F. Schaffner. Survivors include a son Franklin and his wife...
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Gary Lee Bixler
September 3, 1947 - April 1, 2011
LYKENS- Gary Lee Bixler, 63, of Washington Twp., passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 at his home. He was born September 3, 1947 in Wiconisco , the son of the late James Junior , and Violet (Alvord) Bixler. He had worked for MOPAC in Elizabethville. He was a member of Calvary U.M. Church, Wiconisco. He was Vice Chairman of the Loyalton Sewer Authority. Life Member of the Wiconisco Fire Co. ...
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Vance Lefty Stine
April 19, 1920 - March 31, 2011
HALIFAX- Vance "Lefty" Stine, 90 of Halifax passed away peacefully on March 31, 2011 at the Manor At Susquehanna Village in Millersburg where he has been a resident for the last 3 ½ years. He was born in Berrysburg on April 19, 1920 the son of the late Clayton and Bessie Minnich Stine. Vance is survived by his wife of 63 years Lois Steffen Stine of Halifax, a daughter Wanda Rowe of...
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Edythe E. Baker
January 10, 1913 - March 29, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Edythe E. Baker, age 98, a resident at Polk Assisted Living in Millersburg passed away on Tuesday, March 29 at the Harrisburg Hospital. She was graduate of the class of 1930 of the former Dalmatia High School. She was a receptionist for the former Dr. Henry Hottenstein medical practice in Millersburg and a member of Grace UM Church in Millersburg. She was the widow of Marlin Baker...
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Iola E. Bechtel
October 8, 1926 - March 26, 2011
HALIFAX- Iola E. Bechtel, age 84, a resident at the Manor at Susquehanna Village and formerly of Halifax went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 26 at the Manor. She was born in Halifax, PA, the daughter of the late Mason and Sarah Shoop Enders. She was a member of word of Life Chapel in Halifax and enjoyed woodworking crafts and gardening. She was the widow of...
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Judy A. Koppenhaver
December 3, 1956 - March 25, 2011
ELIZABETHVILLE- Judy A. Koppenhaver, age 54, of W. Broad St. passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011 at her residence. She was born on Dec. 3, 1956 in Halifax, PA, the daughter of the late Leroy Shertzer and Alice Miller Shertzer who survives her of Gratz. She was a member of Trinity UM Church in Elizabethville. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband Edward Koppenhaver, a...
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Ellen C. Reed
August 23, 1918 - March 21, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Ellen (Eddie) C. Reed, age 92, a resident at the Manor at Susquehanna Village passed away on Monday, March 21 at the Harrisburg Hospital. She was born in Halifax, PA the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Rutter Chubb. She was retired and the widow of Mark Reed. She was a member of Grace UM Church in Millersburg. Surviving are three children Ronald Martz of Millersburg, Mark...
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Phyllis J. Rupp
June 23, 1926 - March 18, 2011
HALIFAX - Phyllis J. Rupp, 84, of 15475 Sportsman Club Road in Calvin, PA passed away Friday, March 18 at Valley View Nursing Home, Bellville. She was born on June 23, 1926 in Aurora, IN, the daughter of the late Richard Lee and Lucille (Downey) James. She was a retired legal secretary. She was a member of Cedar Crest Independent Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Harry J. Rupp of...
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Fred L. Ford
October 18, 1919 - March 18, 2011
MILLERSBURG - Fred L. Ford, age 91, passed away Friday, March 18 at the Manor at Susquehanna Village. He was born on October 18, 1919 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the son of the late George and Carolyn (Lipp) Ford. He attended Wilkes-Barre area schools and graduated from G.A.R. High School in 1937. He graduated from Wilkes-Barre Business College. He was retired from the Borough of Kingston in 1982...
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Mark E. Cooper
July 28, 1930 - March 16, 2011
MILLERSBURG-Mark E. (Ducky) Cooper, age 80, of 915 E. Union St. passed away on Wednesday, March 16 at the Manor At Susquehanna Village. He was born in Matamoras, PA, the son of the late George and Mary Knobl Cooper. He was a graduate of Millersburg High School class of 1948 and a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Mark was a member of the former Bonnie Scots and West Shoreman drum corps...
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Rose A. Lenker
January 4, 1926 - March 14, 2011
HALIFAX- Rose A. Lenker, age 85, of 321 Ridge Road passed away on Monday, March 14 at her residence. She was born in Jackson Twp., PA, the daughter of the late Samuel and Sara Keiter Chubb. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Fisherville and the Peters Mt. CB Club. She was the widow of Harvey Lenker and also preceded in death a brother Nathan Weaver and granddaughters Angela Keiter...
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Richard L. Glace
August 10, 1934 - March 13, 2011
DALMATIA- Richard L. Glace, age 76, of 120 River Drive passed away on Sunday, March 13 at the Harrisburg Hospital. He was born in Dalmatia, PA, the son of the late Roy and Ada Shrawder Glace. He was retired from Harman Stove and a US Army veteran. Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood carving and working on small engines. Surviving are his wife Doris Bonawitz Glace, two sons Scott and his...
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Gladys I. Rothermel
June 21, 1926 - March 12, 2011
MILLERSBURG- Gladys I. Rothermel, age 84, of 428 Berrysburg Road passed away on Saturday, March 12 at her residence. She was born in Rife, PA, the daughter of the late Irvin and Mildred Forney Shiffer. She was retired from the former Johnson-Bailee shoe factory and a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Rife. She was the widow of D. Frank Rothermel. Surviving are three sons Richard C....
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Grace Annabelle Kinsinger
May 17, 1919 - March 12, 2011
HALIFAX-Grace "Annabelle" (Hoffman) Kinsinger , age 91, of 2301 Armstrong Valley Road passed away on Saturday, March 12 at her residence. She was born in Millersburg, PA, the daughter of the late John and Marian Bowerman Hoffman. She was retired from the former Ned-Rich shirt factory in Elizabethville. Annabelle was a wonderful Mom, Grandmother, and was loved greatly by her family. She was...
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Lyle E. Matter
January 9, 1938 - March 8, 2011
ELIZABETHVILLE- Lyle E. Matter, age 73, a resident at the Manor @ Susquehanna Village in Millersburg and formerly of Tennessee Ave passed away on March 8 at the Manor. He was born in Loyalton, PA, the son of the late Nevin and Gertrude Harner Matter. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Korea. He was retired from Calvin Summers Trucking in Elizabethville and enjoyed hunting and...
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