All Obituaries

John “Jack” Thomas Owens, 63, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on Thursday, November 15, 2018.   Born Friday, May 20, 1955 to the late William L., Sr. and Margaret A. (Rowley) Owens.  He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Jacqueline M. (Spicer) Owens. Jack was an avid surf fisher who loved the Chincoteague Island.  He also enjoyed bowling weekly with his friends.  Jack had the ability to make anyone smile.  He...

Britton Anthony Finkenbinder, 15, of Carlisle, died on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at his home in Carlisle.  He was born Wednesday, November 27, 2002 in Carlisle to Clair M. “Trip” Finkenbinder III and Eileen (Yeckley) Finkenbinder.  He was predeceased by his sister, Cara Marie Finkenbinder in 2000.  A handsome young man, an infectious smile that lit up a room, and a constant kindness shown to everyone—that was Britton.  He was in the 10th grade at Big...

Robert Lee “Bob” Cormack left this world peacefully on Nov. 2, 2018 with his beloved fiancé Margaret Mary Houck by his side. Bob was born in Toronto, Canada on May 3, 1936 to the late Thelma “Babe” and Alexander Cormack. He was raised there and grew up enjoying the outdoors with his brother William and sister Barbara. After graduating from High School, Bob moved to the U.S. and enlisted in the U.S. Army where he proudly served this country as a member of...

Rosemarie Carthew was born on November 13, 1930 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the second daughter to Edward and Naomi Mutch. She passed away on November 6, 2018, at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, just shy of her 88th birthday. Rosemarie is survived by Robert, her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, daughters Caryl Carthew and Cat Oehlman (David), grand-daughter Caitlin Robinson (Corey), and sister Enid Mellen. She is preceded in death by her father Edward, mother...

Deborah A. (White), 66, of Palmyra, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at her home in Lebanon, PA. Born in Plattsburgh, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Ellen Coryer. Deborah spent her adult life caring for others in need. Her calling was to help those with substance abuse and mental illness. Deborah attended college in Burlington, VT at Trinity College. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Through her hard work and dedication, she graduated with honors all...

Mary R. Wise, 86, of Manheim, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Pleasant View Retirement Community. Born Tuesday, January 5, 1932 in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Lucy Barb. She was the wife of Bruce R. Wise who passed away in January 2008. Mary was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Manheim and a former member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Middletown. She retired in 1997 from Frey Village where she was the...

Kreszenz S. “Cindy” (Birzele) Gibble, 83, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Elizabethtown on Sunday, November 11, 2018.  Born in Augsburg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Johann and Kreszenz (Schmidt) Birzele.  She was married to J. Richard “Dick” Gibble for over 59 years.  Dick preceded her in death on Friday, October 26, 2018. She worked at Elizabethtown Area School District and various farmers markets and was affectionately known as...

Robert E. Focht, 80, of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, formerly of Harrisburg and Hollidaysburg, PA, died November 11, 2018. Born September 9, 1938 in Three Springs, Huntington County. He was the son of the late George M. and Thelma F. Focht, Hollidaysburg. Robert was a 1956 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area High School and attended Pennsylvania State University. He was a member of Robert Burns Lodge #464, Harrisburg, Juniata Lodge #282, Hollidaysburg, Altoona Consistory, and Jaffa Shrine,...

Fernando Luis “Charlie” Muñoz, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018, in his home with family by his side.  Born Wednesday, July 30, 1941 in Coamo, Puerto Rico to the late Victor Muñoz and Amanda Cruz-Muñoz.  He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Darlene (Ridley) Muñoz. Charlie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at his cabin in New Germantown, PA.  He also enjoyed spending time with his...

Willis S. Heisey, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.  Born Monday, December 9, 1929 in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late Willis S. Heisey, Sr. and Mary (Slesser) Heisey.  He was married to Dorothy L. (Spangler) Heisey for over 31 years. In addition to his wife, Dorothy, of Mansfield, PA, he is survived by three children: Roxanne Munoz, wife of Nelson; Willis S. Heisey, III, husband of Bonita and Cory Heisey,...