All Obituaries

James Alvin Grosh, 88, of Palmyra passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020.   Born December 27, 1931 in York County, Jim was married to his wife Shirley for 62 years. He is survived by two daughters; Cynthia married to Jim Goshert and Perrin Smith, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; and sisters Blanche Hertzler and Miriam Burkhart.  He was preceded in death by brothers Harvey and John Grosh.   Jim loved his family and enjoyed playing games and camping...

Sandra Carol Bellon, 78, of West Hanover Township, passed away at home on Monday, November 16, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. She was born June 8, 1942 in Murrysville, PA to the late Joseph and Ruth McCall.   Sandy is survived by her husband, Edward E. Bellon, D.C. and daughters, Diane Carol Suders and Melissa (Kyle) Spittler; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.   Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at the Indiantown Gap...

John E. Shenk, Jr., 84, of Arlington, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020.   Born October 16, 1936 in Hershey, he was the son of the late John E., Sr., and A. Elizabeth (Keller) Shenk.   He retired from the Social Security Administration and was a U. S. Army veteran.  A 1954 graduate of Palmyra High School, John attended Hershey Junior College and graduated from Penn State University in 1958.   Surviving are his sister Loretta, wife of Dennis Baum of...

L. Terry Gingrich, 82, of Hershey passed away Monday, November 9, 2020.   Born November 20, 1937 in Hershey, he was the son of the late LaVerd C. and May Elizabeth (Gerberich) Gingrich and widower of Letty A. (Kapp) Gingrich since December 2014 after 56 years of marriage.  He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter Jessie K. Royer and sisters Marilyn Glutz and Janice Brandt.   Retired as President from the former Gingrich Motor Company, Lebanon, he was a lifelong...

Sarah Elizabeth McCorkel, 30, of Florida and formerly of Hershey died unexpectedly Monday, November 9, 2020 in South Florida.   Born July 3, 1990 in Harrisburg, she played soccer in Middle School and was on the traveling team.  She enjoyed spending time with her friends, being on the beach, and watching old reruns of The Golden Girls. Sarah loved the Backstreet Boys, chicken and broccoli casserole, and barbecue potato chips.  She had many friends both in Hershey and South...

Wayne T. Pope, 75, of West Hanover Township passed away peacefully at home, after a brief bout with cancer, on Monday, November 9, 2020.   Born July 13, 1945 in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late John and Susanna E. (Aldinger) Pope and also was preceded in death by a grandson Kyle Kauffman and maternal grandmother Mary Haigh.   He was a 1963 graduate of Central Dauphin High School. In his earlier years, he was an avid bowler and bowled on local leagues and many touring...

Nancy L. Hartman, 85, of Palmyra passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020.   Born October 6, 1935 in Hershey, she was the daughter of the late Graydon H. and Helen M. (Scheaffer) Look, the widow of Edward E. Hartman since March 2014 after 56 years of marriage, and also preceded in death by brother Jerry E. Look and his wife Joyce.   She was a member of Palmyra Church of the Brethren and a 1953 graduate of the former Hummelstown High School where she excelled in basketball. ...

Kenneth M. Plessinger, Sr., 85, of North Londonderry Township passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020.   Born September 5, 1935 in Lewistown, he was a son of the late Jay W. and Gladys (Ciecerski) Plessinger and also preceded in death by a son Keith Plessinger.   Retired from Hershey Foods, he was a member of Community Bible Church, Palmyra.   Surviving are his wife of 64 years Ruth Ann (Hostetter) Plessinger; children Kenneth M., Jr., husband of Barbara Plessinger,...

    Fay J. Betz, 85, of Frey Village, Middletown and formerly of South Londonderry Township and Palmyra, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020.     Born September 12, 1935 in Hershey, she was the daughter of the late Claire and Alice (Phillippy) Seltzer.  Fay was the widow of Glenn R. Betz since December 2007 and also preceded in death by brothers Kenneth and James Seltzer.     A former caretaker of Gravel Hill Cemetery and employee of Gravel Hill...

Devoted mother, grandmother, and wife June Hitz Evans of Palmyra passed away Monday, November 2, 2020.   Born July 6, 1925, June was the youngest of 10 children of the late Adam and Elizabeth (Eckert) Hitz, raised on a farm east of Campbelltown.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Orville W. Evans.  June is survived by daughter Bonnie (Evans) Cooper and husband Kirby Cooper; son Kevin Evans and wife Linda (Cooper) Evans.  She was...