All Obituaries

    Richard P. Gabner, 72, formerly of Lawn passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 in The Gardens at Blude Ridge, Harrisburg.   Born June 20, 1951 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary (Zalek) Gabner.  Richard was a carpet installer for the former Joseph Traino and Sons and a member of Dela-Ches Fishing Association.   Surviving are his son Ryan Gabner (Reagan) of Palmyra; grandchildren Scott Gabner, Shelby Gabner and Savannah Gabner;...

Nancy Lee Haiflich, 91, of Londonderry Village, Palmyra passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 surrounded by her family.   Born September 18, 1932 in Uniondale, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Glendora (Harris) Numbers and also preceded in death by a son Mickey Tex Haiflich and grandson Benjamin T. Miller.   Nancy was a spunky lady with a great sense of humor. She never met a stranger. She acquired her LPN license after caring for an invalid son for 13...

Oscar D. Harman, III, 73, of West Hanover Township passed away Friday, May 3, 2024.   Born September 3, 1950 in Hershey, he was a son of the late Oscar D., Jr. and Rebecca (Miller) Harman and also preceded in death by siblings Paul Harman, Sr., Keith Harman, David Harman, and Rebecca Tetzloff.   He retired from Dayton Parts, Harrisburg and loved the outdoors, whether it was fishing, hunting, gardening, watching birds, or fixing and tinkering.   Sonny is survived by his...

Larry J. Fink, aged 77, from Hershey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024, after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease, which was attributed to exposure to Agent Orange and his time spent at Camp Lejeune.   Born on September 29, 1946, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Latimer and Mary (Lehmer) Fink, and was also predeceased by his brother, Latimer Fink.   A Central Dauphin East High School and Messiah College alumnus, Larry was a lifelong artist...

Kenneth M. Schaffer, 91, of Hummelstown passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 surrounded by his wife and children.   Born February 17, 1933 in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late Joseph William and Olive Martha (Hammaker) Schaffer and also preceded in death by brothers Donald and Dennis Schaffer.   A retired Plans Examiner for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Ken was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and the Derry Township Historical Society.  He...

  Mickey C. Bricker, 67, of Elizabethtown, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital.   Born April 6, 1957 in Hershey, he was a son of the late Warren E. and Pauline (Pierce) Bricker.    Mickey was formerly employed by the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.  He enjoyed collecting keys, watching and feeding birds and especially loved playing cards with Kathleen’s family.   Surviving are his wife of 36 years Kathleen V. (McKinney)...

Jacqueline A. Fossati, 93, formerly of South Hanover Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Ecumenical Retirement Community, Harrisburg.   Born March 29, 1931 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., "Jackie" as she was known to most people, was the daughter of the late John and Alma (Hutchinson) White.  Married to William G Davis for 20 years and was the widow of Richard L. Fossati since September 1981, she was also preceded in death by a son Craig Davis,...

  Ronald Eugene Youngblood, 69, of East Hanover Township, Dauphin County passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024.   Born 1954 in Detroit, Michigan, he was a son of the late Melvin Eugene Youngblood and Dorothy Jean (Bennett) Ireland and was also preceded in death by his stepfather Albert Ireland and brother Robert Youngblood.   Retired in 2010 from Naval Support DDSP, Mechanicsburg, he served in the Army 1-35 Armored Division from 1971–74.  Ron was a huge Packers...

  Barbara A. Musser, 90, of Londonderry Village, Palmyra passed away Monday, April 15, 2024.   Born January 14, 1934 in Hershey, she was the only child of the late Russell and Ina (Brehm) Kiefer.  Barbara was the widow of Dean B. Musser since August 2006 and also preceded in death by a daughter Sharon G. Behrendt September 2023.   A member of First United Methodist Church, Palmyra, she enjoyed waitressing and cooking for Fishburn Flock, Hershey.  Barb...

Helen A. Deimler, 81, of Palmyra passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at her home.   Born March 5, 1943 in Hershey, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Helen (Strimble) Doyle.  The widow of Donald E. Deimler, Sr. since 2014 and also preceded in death by sons Michael E. Deimler and Donald E. Deimler, II.    A former employee of Hershey Chocolate and Lucy’s Restaurant, Hershey, Helen was a former midget football cheerleader coach and enjoyed playing...