Jeffrey A. Dove

Jeffrey A. Dove, 68, of North Annville Township passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at home.

Born January 10, 1957 in Lebanon, he was a son of the late John B. and Manetta M. (Noll) Dove.

Retired as Director of Facility’s Maintenance from the M.S. Hershey Medical Center, Jeff started at the hospital as a locksmith which he learned from his grandfather, eventually owning Noll’s Locksmith Services.  He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church, Grantville, a lifetime member of the Grantville Volunteer Fire Company, charter member of the East Hanover Township Historical Society (Dauphin County), member of Lebanon County Historical Society, and Friends of the Union Canal, Lebanon.  Jeff enjoyed the car shows in Hershey and Carlisle, as well as shooting guns, woodworking, genealogy, and playing music especially the harmonica.  An avid reader and cruise ship trivia champion, he enjoyed smoking meats, making drinks at the Tiki Bar and camping.  But above all else, he loved spending time with family and family get togethers.

Surviving are his wife of 21 years Terri L. (Savoie) Dove; daughter Gwendolyn Billman (Austen) of Hershey; son Nathan Dove (Missy) of Jonestown; stepdaughter Julie Dunn (Jim) of Berwick; stepson Jeffrey Halye, II (Mary) of Schaefferstown; sister Teresa Small (Dennis) of Enola; grandchildren Taylor, Evelyn and Abigail Billman, Tyler (Brianna) and Mattea Dunn, and Jackson, Peyton and Riley Halye; great granddaughter Oaklynn Dunn; aunts; uncles; and cousins.  He will also be missed by his puppy dog and faithful companion, Ruger.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at St. John's United Methodist Church, 165 Firehouse Road, Grantville with interment in the adjoining Grantville Cemetery.  Viewings 6:00 – 8:00 PM Monday at Buse Funeral Home, 145 North Grant Street, Palmyra and 10:00 – 11:00 AM Tuesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Annville (Bellegrove) Fire Company, 1743 Blacks Bridge Road, Annville, PA 17003 or Grantville Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 39, Grantville, PA 17028.

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