All Obituaries

Erma Jean Stump, 88, passed away on December 8, 2022.   She is the middle child of William and Stella Bomgardner’s 15 children.  Erma cherished her rural childhood and being a “farm girl”.  She was married to Gerald Stump for 58 years during which they traveled the U.S.A., volunteered at church, and raised twin sons and one daughter.  Erma loved to sing, cook, bake, and being a homemaker, and she enjoyed many years as a school crossing guard and...

Mark A. Baker, 57, of Palmyra passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022.   Born November 25, 1965 in Alexandria, Virginia, he was Vice President of Product Development at United Merchant Processing Association, Palmyra and a 25 year veteran of the U.S. Army and Army National Guard.  Mark had been a volunteer with the Citizens Fire Company, Palmyra, was a huge sports fan, loved skiing, and spending time with his family.   He is survived by father James Wilson...

Miriam M. Weaver, 81, of Palmyra passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Born January 26, 1941 in Annville, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Katherine (Gettle) Livering and also preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. Retired from Annville Shoulder Strap Company, Mim loved computer games and the Home Shopping Network. She enjoyed country crafts, playing games with her great grandson Hunter, taking drives with her husband, and especially spending time with...

Nelson C. Turner, 64, of Grantville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.   Nelson was born on April 28, 1958, in Jackson, Miss., the son of Calvin Murphy Turner Jr. and Juanita Alma (Werner) Turner. He was the loving husband of Debra (Potts) Turner, to whom he was married for 26 years.   Nelson was a 1976 graduate of Lower Dauphin High School and attended Penn State University. He graduated from the Hotel Hershey Culinary Apprenticeship Program and blessed many people with...

James Summers “Dog Man” Bower, 78, of South Londonderry Township, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022.   Born March 14, 1944 in Auburn, New York, he was the son of the late Wilbur Dwight and Mildred H. (Summers) Bower.    Retired after 32 years teaching in Derry Township School District, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from McPherson College, Kansas.  Jim was a member of Brownstone Lodge #666 F. & A.M. and Hershey Teachers...

JoAnn M. Stump, 88, of Palmyra passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.   Born March 30, 1934 in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late James H. and Emma Katherine (Grove) Stump.  The widow of James S. Stump since June 2004, she was also preceded in death by brothers James A. Still and Donald E. Still and sister Kathleen G. Jones.   She was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses Palmyra Congregation and is survived by many nieces and nephews.   A memorial service...

  Amelia B. Forester, 82, of Palmyra passed away Friday, November 11, 2022.   Born November 23, 1939 in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late James M. and Julia (Krynitsky) Bott.  Since June 19, 2022, she was the widow of Ralph H. Forester after 63 years of marriage and also preceded in death by a brother Edward K. Bott.   A graduate of Hershey High School and Hershey Junior College, she retired with 20 years of service as a Customer Service Representative for...

Paul Rodney Gesford, 87, of Deltona, Florida died Sunday, November 13, 2022.   Born August 30, 1935 in Coon Creek Township, Minnesota, he was a son of the late John H. and Ellen I. (Lingle) Gesford.   A furniture-maker, Paul retired after 40 years with FlexSteel Furniture in Lancaster.   Surviving are two brothers Robert Gesford and Donald Gesford and many nephews and nieces.   Service of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Shells...

Phyllis E. Carnes, 100, formerly of Brookfield Road, Harrisburg passed away Monday, November 28, 2022.   Born August 24, 1922 in Bainbridge, New York, she was a daughter of the late Carmine and Marietta (Fazzone) Caracciolo and widow of John E. Carnes since September 1990.   She retired from the Patriot News, was PA State Coordinator of the National League of POW/MIA Families and a member of St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church, Harrisburg.   Private interment in...

Hazel F. Garrison, 98, of Palmyra passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022.   Born February 27, 1924 in White Hall, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Carl W. and Carrie Lee Garrison and also preceded in death by siblings Pauline, Milton and Randolph Garrison and Connie Panackia.   Retired from Hershey Foods, she is survived by her son Richard Garrison and siblings Carl and Robert Garrison, Irene Kless, Margaret Hollenbach, Virginia Davenport, Mary Jane Dove and Janet...