Obituaries
Catherine “Kay” Burry Proietto, age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 20, 2022, after a brief illness. Born in Bridgeport, PA to the late Ignatius and Catherine (Ewanick) Burry on May 17, 1932, Kay grew up in a multi-ethnic neighborhood surrounded by hardworking parents and neighbors who were new to the United States but managed to thrive in their newfound country. Kay was the loving wife of LTC Raymond T. Proietto (Ret. Deceased). Ray was the love of her life and...
Catherine “Kay” Burry Proietto, age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 20, 2022, after a brief illness. Born in Bridgeport, PA to the late Ignatius and Catherine (Ewanick)...
Norma Rich Elizabethtown
Norma W. (Whitworth) Rich, 89, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born on March 22, 1933, in Haleyville, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Lifus M. and Scevola (Guined) Whitworth. She was married to Cyrus K. Rich for over 34 years until his death on July 28, 2003.
She treasured spending time in her garden and enjoyed sewing. Later in life, she was an active member of the Red Hat Society;...
Norma W. (Whitworth) Rich, 89, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born on March 22, 1933, in Haleyville,...
Elva Benson Palmyra
Elva Gayle Benson (Meleen), “Abby”, 79, of Palmyra passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. Born April 8, 1943, in Warren, PA she is the daughter of the late Rexford Meleen and Betty Putnam (King). Abby turned her love of children into a career, working first at Happiness Street Nursery School and later opening a daycare in her home. She loved the children and their parents and considered them family. When her passion outgrew the space her home afforded, she opened a daycare,...
Elva Gayle Benson (Meleen), “Abby”, 79, of Palmyra passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. Born April 8, 1943, in Warren, PA she is the daughter of the late Rexford Meleen and Betty Putnam...
Betty Grier Mechanicsburg
Betty H. Grier, 74, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 16, 2022. She was predeceased by her loving husband Joe Grier.
Betty was a loving wife and caring mother.
She is survived by her son, George H. Fach IV and wife Jenene.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fager-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 208 N. Union St., Middletown, PA 17057. Memories...
Betty H. Grier, 74, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 16, 2022. She was predeceased by her loving husband Joe Grier.
Betty was a loving wife and caring...
Kenneth Reinhart Annville
Kenneth R. Reinhart, 83, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late George C. and Ruth (Cameron) Reinhart. In April he was widowed by his loving wife of 38 years, Patricia (Miller) Reinhart.
Kenneth owned and operated Reinhart Septic Service for 20 years. He was a member of the NRA, was an avid hunter and fisherman, he also enjoyed cooking. Ken & his late wife Pat also enjoyed taking an evening drive on a regular basis around Fort Indiantown Gap to...
Kenneth R. Reinhart, 83, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late George C. and Ruth (Cameron) Reinhart. In April he was widowed by his loving wife of 38...
Lois Borden Palmyra
Lois Ruth (Balsbaugh) Borden, 97, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022 at the Londonderry Village, Palmyra. She was born Saturday, September 20, 1924 to the late Mervin C. and Viola (Keller) Balsbaugh. She is predeceased by her loving husband Wallace E. Borden since 2002.
Lois graduated from Schuylkill Haven in 1942. She went on to work for the Palmyra School District for over 27 years and was a faithful member of the Palmyra 1st United Methodist Church. She...
Lois Ruth (Balsbaugh) Borden, 97, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022 at the Londonderry Village, Palmyra. She was born Saturday, September 20, 1924 to the late Mervin C....
Jacob Shank Elizabethtown
Jacob A. Shank, 79, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Oak Hill Village, Middletown. Born Sunday, October 25, 1942, in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late Elmer and Martha Shank. He was married to Patricia A. (Templin) Shank on March 7, 1965.
In addition to his wife of over 57 years, Jacob is survived by his extended family and caring friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jacob A Shank...
Jacob A. Shank, 79, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Oak Hill Village, Middletown. Born Sunday, October 25, 1942, in Elizabethtown, he was the son of...
Geneen Valentine Annville
Geneen Frances Valentine (Gambello), 58, of Annville passed away at home with her loving family Thursday, May 12, 2022. Born November 23, 1963, in New York, she is the daughter of Marie Gambello and the late Louis Gambello. She spent most of her working career as a lawyer for HPD Public Housing in Manhattan. A long-time Disney fan, Geneen met her husband at the Disney Store and loved taking her family on the Disney cruises. She had a passion for music and was thrilled that her kids all...
Geneen Frances Valentine (Gambello), 58, of Annville passed away at home with her loving family Thursday, May 12, 2022. Born November 23, 1963, in New York, she is the daughter of Marie Gambello...
Ronald Goretzke Elizabethtown
Ronald W. Goretzke, 87, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Lancaster. Born Monday, July 30, 1934, in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William and Ethel (Troop) Goretzke. He was married to Mildred J. “Millie” (Wolegemuth) Goretzke for nearly 61 years until her death on March 1, 2017.
Ron graduated from East Lampeter High School. After graduating, he went on to...
Ronald W. Goretzke, 87, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Lancaster. Born Monday, July 30, 1934, in...
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