All Obituaries

Ralph L. Kleinfelter, 85, of South Annville Township, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 in Manor Care, Lebanon.   Born April 16, 1933 in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Luther R. and Ella (Wagaman) Kleinfelter.  Ralph was also preceded in death by siblings Elvin Kleinfelter, Earl Kleinfelter, Marian Brady, Rhodamay Appelt, Lucille Dows and Lottie Long.   Retired from Hershey Chocolate Corporation, he was a U. S. Navy Veteran and enjoyed hunting and loved Farmall...

  Robert C. Early, 95, formerly of Hummelstown passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Frey Village, Middletown.    Born June 12, 1923 in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, he was a son of the late Miles R., Sr. and Alma E. (Yohn) Early.  The widower of Marianne N. (Klingler) Early since January 2009, he was also preceded in death by siblings Miles R. Early, Jr., John W. Early, Josephine M. Smith and Naomi J. Early.   Retired as a construction engineer and...

Betty J. Wert, 90, of Palmyra passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the home of her daughter.   Born July 10, 1928 in Pine Creek Township, Clinton County, she was a daughter of the late Orvis P. and Beatrice M. (Farley) Cryder.  She was the widow of Charles D. Wert since November 2001 and was also preceded in death by siblings George Cryder, Edward Cryder, Margaret Noltee, and Ethel Cryder and great grandson Mikey Kinkley, Jr.   She was a former 18 year employee of...

Benson J. Hoffer, 59, of Conewago Township, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the Hershey Medical Center.   He was born January 7, 1959 in Hershey and was an active member of Hershey Free Church.  Along with his brothers, Ben owned Valley Pools.   Surviving are his wife of 30 years Debra K. (Flory) Hoffer; children Jayson S., husband of Jetaime, Karynne N. Myers, Terri M. Zerbe, Tiana R. Hoffer, Lyniah R. Hoffer, Shyanna G. Hoffer, and Jeremiah J. Hoffer; father and...

Rhea J. Rauch, 84, of Londonderry Village, Palmyra passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018.   Born July 15, 1934 in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late F. Lewis, Sr., and Ruth B. (Zimmerman) Reinhold. Rhea was also preceded in death by siblings F. Lewis Reinhold, Jr. and Rosalie Bross.   A registered nurse, she was a member of Lebanon Church of the Brethren, Londonderry Village Auxiliary and the former Soroptimist Club.   Surviving are her children Beverly Sherick of...

In the early morning hours of Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 Doris Paul, loving wife and mother of two passed away at the age of 95. Doris was born February 4, 1923 in Narberth, Pa. to Charles T. Peters and Florence (Tanner) Peters. Married for over 70 years, she was predeceased by her dear husband, Donald M. Paul. Together they were known for their love of family, life of service to others, God and their church family.   Doris is survived by two children, David N. Paul of Coopersburg,...

Susan L. Buehler, 64, of Cornwall Boro, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 in the Hershey Medical Center.   She was born June 19, 1954 in Chester County and was a registered nurse.  Susan had a calming and caring soul.   Surviving are her husband Manfred J. Buehler; parents Robert and Maize Finkey of Akron; sons Brian Lindquist and Joseph Lindquist both of Texas; step children Andrew Buehler and Christine Kendall both of Delaware; brother Randy Finkey of Texas; and...

On Friday, November 2, 2018 Barbara P. Hallgren (Bilger) went to be with the Lord in her 80th year.  She was born in Black Log, Pennsylvania on August 15, 1938 to the late Fred M. Bilger and Mary L. Bilger (McCrory).  She lived in Juniata and Huntington counties throughout her school years along with her eight brothers and sisters all of whom survive her now – James, Dennis, John, Ruth, Nellie, Lee, Joyce, and Carl.   Barbara as a young adult moved to Harrisburg, where...

    Adam Patrick Sorrels, 26, of Wormleysburg, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018.      He was born January 28, 1992 in Pittsburgh and was a construction worker.  Adam enjoyed cooking, gardening and the outdoors.     Surviving are his mother Bonnie (O’Shell) and her companion Allen Leibich of Cleona; father Patrick Sorrels of North Apollo; sisters Melissa, wife of Josh Whitsel of Mechanicsburg and Michelle Sorrels of Philadelphia;...

Gloria E. Brown, 76, of Grantville passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at her home.   Born June 12, 1942 in Grantville, she was a daughter of the late Charles A., Sr. and Mildred M. (Paul) Longreen.  She was also preceded in death by a sister Lillie Thomas and granddaughter Corrin Townsend.   Retired in 2014 as a clerk from American Airlines with 32 years of service, Gloria was a 1959 graduate of Hershey High School and a member of Shells Evangelical Lutheran Church,...