All Obituaries

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Dr. John Ellsworth Winter, age 92, Elizabethtown, PA, Professor of Philosophy Emeritus of Millersville University of Pennsylvania and Guest Professor of Philosophy at the University of Vienna, Austria, died the 8th of January in this year of grace 2019. Educated in philosophy first at Juniata College, he earned a B.A. degree; then an M.A. at Villanova University; and Ph.D. at Temple University. After Lancaster Seminary he served two parishes, accompanied in both by a cadre of dedicated...

Lloyd V. Coble, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his home in Middletown, surrounded by his loving family.  Born March 16, 1936 in Middletown, he was the son of the late Arthur J. Coble and Naomi (Herr) Wolf.  He was married to Elsie I. (Campbell) Coble on December 17, 1955. Lloyd was the owner/operator of Coble Transfer & Storage, Middletown, for over 40 years.  He was an avid antique collector, enjoyed watching professional wrestling and above...

Helen (Parmer) Maker, 87, of Manheim, with family by her side went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.  Born Tuesday, July 21, 1931 to the late Edgar J. and Helen I. (Sweitzer) Wallace and her late foster parents Willis and Ruth Leaman. Helen retired from M&M Mars in 1993.  She had a love for flowers and gardening and enjoyed needlework and painting.  Most importantly she was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Felix E. Forti, 60, of Palmyra, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, June 18, 1958 in Lebanon to the late Edmund L. and Letizia A. (Galluppi) Forti. Felix was a tissue donor, whose gift went on to help others. Felix spent most of his life in Palmyra, and was well known around town, especially to the merchants. He had a great network of people who cared about him, and helped him through his walk of life. He also had an uncanny ability...

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M. Manon (Shaffer) Duck, 80, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born Monday, March 21, 1938 in Curwensville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Cleo S. and Catherine E. (James) Shaffer. She was married 62 years to E. Eugene Duck of Elizabethtown. A 1955 graduate of Clearfield High School, Manon worked for Donecker’s in Ephrata and 32 years in advertising for Engle Publishing Co., in Mount Joy. She also volunteered at Masonic...

Faye A. Lokey, Bainbridge, passed away suddenly in Davenport, Florida on Thursday, December 27, 2018.   She was the beloved wife of John Lokey, Bainbridge, for 58 years and the daughter of the late Jerome Hitz and Kathryn Heilman Hitz.   She was preceded in death by son Randy S. Lokey, Bainbridge husband to Pamela, brother Edward Hitz and sister Nancy Thompson.  She is survived by daughter, Diane Lokey of Mount Joy, sister Carol Doyle wife of Michael Doyle...

Russell E. Alleman, 53, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019.  Born Friday, April 9, 1965 to Ray M., Sr., and Mildred (Fink) Alleman.  He is survived by his loving wife Danette L. (McPhee) Alleman. Russell was an avid bowler who also loved to fish.  He enjoyed watching sports in his spare time specifically the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburg Penguins.  More than anything he loved spending time with his family and his furry...

David G. Kuchar, 60, died on Monday, January 14, 2019 in Lancaster.  He was the son of the late George P. and Nancy Z. (Zerphey) Kuchar. He is survived by a daughter, Emerald D. Noll (Cory), of Middletown and three siblings: Chuck Kuchar, of Elizabethtown; Susan M. Macnamara, of Carlisle; Jane L. Lincoln (Steve), of Middletown as well as David’s extended family and caring friends. A Public Graveside Service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in Goods Mennonite...