All Obituaries

Mae E. Reed, 88, of Palmyra, was born again into her eternal life on Saturday, September 14, 2019.  Mae entered her earthly life on November 19, 1930, in Valley View, PA.  She was the daughter of the late Elwood H. and Mae E. (Hoffman) Grabey.  Formerly of Valley View, PA, she was married to Clair Eugene Reed who preceded her in death in June of 1991. She is survived by her children: Robert R. Reed, of Palmyra and Rebecca J. (Reed) Lawyer, married to Richard, of...

Wilma Grace (Miller) Knight, 84, of Palmyra, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Born Monday, October 8, 1934 in Jonestown, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Miriam (Yorty) Miller. She was married 64 years to Rev. Walter F. Knight, Jr. Wilma possessed a fun loving spirit throughout her life. She was a faithful member of the United Christian Church since she was 15 years of age. She taught Sunday school, Bible school and was involved with Kids Klubs...

Brian Kent “BK” Matlick died peacefully at home on September 2, 2019 in Palmyra, Pa. He was 78. BK is survived by his wife, Mariann (Utt), as well as his children, Brian Kent Matlick II, his wife, Crissy (Stover) Matlick, and their children, Bronwyn and Quinn, and Chad Matlick and his wife, Christina (Berry) Matlick. He is also survived by his brothers, Gareth Owen Matlick and Kirby Dene Matlick, and his sisters, Sharlene Gordon and Ramona Scarton, along with many nieces and...

Evalyn Ruth (Thomas) Bentz, 73, of Palmyra, passed away following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 24, 2019.  She was born Monday, June 10, 1946 in Lebanon to the late David and Mary (Strange) Thomas.  She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Ronald E. Bentz. Ruth graduated from Palmyra High School in 1964 and retired from Reese’s after 35 years of loyal service.  She was a member of the...

Betty M. (Miller) Ginder, 93, formerly of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Luther Acres, Lititz.  Born Wednesday, September 09, 1925 in Hershey, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Susan M. (Henry) Miller.  She was married to Herman S. Ginder on January 19, 1946.  Herman died on November 16, 2006. During her senior year in 1943 at Hershey High School, Betty worked at Hershey Foods in the wrapping department and continued working there...

Robert Henry Deck, 85, of Hummelstown, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center. Born Sunday, January 21, 1934 in Lebanon, he was the son of the late John Henry and Alice Rebecca (Derr) Deck. He was married 53 years to the late Elsie (Rodgers) Deck who passed away August 2, 2007.  Bob was employed by Hershey Foods and was a union steward. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Palmyra, and also enjoyed hunting and country music. He is survived by...

Faye L. (Thomas) Hornberger, 86, formerly of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center, Lebanon.  Born Tuesday, July 25, 1933 in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Lucy Mae (Startzel) Thomas.  She was married to John B. Hornberger for over 36 years until his death in 1986. She is survived by four children: James Hornberger, of Palmyra; Barbara S. Luttrell, married to Jason, of Elizabethtown; Scott...

Gerald V. “Jerry” Funk, 78, of Mount Joy and formerly of Palmyra, entered into rest on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital.  Born Monday, April 7, 1941 in Hummelstown, he was the son of the late Harvey A. and Anna E. (Yingst) Funk.  He was married to Roselyn G. (Grove) Funk on May 1, 1976. Jerry retired from H.B. Reese Candy Company where he worked as a mechanic for over 25 years.  He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed many sports activities...

Donna Marie (Hoy) Friedel, 75, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Hummelstown, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family in the Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.  She was born Wednesday, February 16, 1944 in Harrisburg to the late Grant and Betty (Stakley) Hoy.  She was predeceased by her loving husband, Raymond H. Friedel on Monday, May 4, 2009.   She graduated from East Pennsboro High School and retired from Dauphin County where she worked as an administrative...

Ruth M. Bucher, 89, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.  She was born Saturday, November 30, 1929 to the late Brandt and Anna (Goodman) Lehman.  She is predeceased by her loving husband since September 4, 2016 Paul R. Bucher. Ruth attended Palmyra high school and went on to own the Bucher Delicatessen in Palmyra for over 33 years.  She also taught Sunday school for about 18 years and retired in 1989.  She was baptized...