All Obituaries

Amy I. Nye, 80, formerly of Palmyra passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at home peacefully.   Born July 9, 1940 in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Thomas W. and Amy I. (Stoudt) Wentling of Annville.  She was the widow of Samuel M. Nye since December 2010 and also preceded in death by her sister Ruth Kugler and a granddaughter Maranda Durham.   Retired from H. B. Reese Company, she was an amazing person.  She loved God and her family and was always putting...

Mary I. Green, 100, formerly of Swatara Township passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Frey Village, Middletown due to complications from Covid-19.   Born November 9, 1920 in Dauphin County, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Olive (Ricker) Whitmer.  She was the widow of Ralph M. Green since March 1993 and also preceded in death by her sisters Betty and Lois and brothers Paul and Ross.   Mary was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hershey and loved cross...

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...

  Aleysia A. Altland, 45, of Annville passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021.   Born November 16, 1975 in Hershey, she was a daughter of Landry K. and Carol (Kazmar) Appleby of Annville.  She is also survived by her son Patric T. Altland of Annville; daughter Amber M. Altland and fiancé Omar E. Harbi of Annville; sisters Deanne E. Seidel of Palmyra and Christiana A. Uy and husband Savuth Uy of Philadelphia; nieces Chelsea Seidel and Elizabeth Seidel; and nephews...

  Melissa Ann Morrissey, 43, of Myerstown passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021.   Born January 22, 1977 in Lebanon, she was employed at Dollar General, Bethel and enjoyed crafting, painting, and Harley Davidson Motorcycles.   Surviving are her father Thomas Gilbert, husband of Debra Morrissey of Lebanon; mother Barbara Ann (Swanger), wife of John McMullen and their foster children of Myerstown; son Sebastian T. Althouse-Dundore and wife Macey G. Althouse-Dundore of...

Leroy C. Kapp, 76, of South Londonderry Township passed away Friday, January 15, 2021.    Born July 5, 1944 in Schaefferstown, he was a son of the late John H. and Margaret (Zartman) Kapp and also preceded in death by his brother Charles Kapp.   He received an Associate degree in drafting from Penn State.  Employed by the Lebanon Steel Foundry for 18 years, he later worked nine years for Philadelphia Mixers and 15 years at Home Depot.  Leroy was a member of Lawn...

        William L. Grove, 78, of Palmyra passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021.    Born April 25, 1942 in Hershey, he was a son of the late Frank C. and Beatrice (Keller) Grove and preceded in death by a brother James C. Grove. He was part of the last graduating class from Hummelstown High School in 1960.    Bill retired from Hershey Foods as an electrician where he helped in the construction and design of warehouses in California, Utah,...

Erma Louise Phreaner, 89, of Palmyra passed away peacefully Monday, January 11, 2021 with her family by her side.   Born June 21, 1931 in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Polly Matthews and the widow of Kenneth P. Phreaner since July 2018 after 65 years of marriage.  The last of her immediate family, Erma was also preceded in death by sisters Pauline Kemper and Elizabeth Grumbine, brother Paul Matthews and half brothers Frank and Henry...

Kathleen E. Umberger, 74, of Lebanon passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021.   Born September 5, 1946 in Palmyra, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Marion (Leonard) Brown and also preceded in death by her sister Nancy Gibble.   Retired in January 2009 from Hershey Foods, she was a member of the First Evangelical Congregational Church, Lebanon and Harrisburg 600 Bowling Club.  She enjoyed bowling, traveling, going on walks, feeding the ducks at Dairy Queen and the...

Mary K. Winters, 99, of Palmyra passed away Friday, January 8, 2021.   Born December 29, 1921 in North Londonderry Township, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Minnie (Hitz) Winters and is the last of her immediate family.   Mary was a self-employed housekeeper, attended St. John’s United Methodist Church, Grantville, and a former member of the Hershey Coin Club and Farm Women Group #3.   A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 12, 2021...