Obituaries

Clay W. Durham III, 49, of Enola, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. Clay was a graduate of Susquenita High School Class of 1992. Clay was a computer Analyst for CVS Health Corporation. He is survived by his wife Amanda J. Durham, two Children; Kathryn Durham and Companion Timothy Sampson SR., and David Moser III, two grandchildren; Jaxson Durham, and Timothy Sampson JR., and his beloved dog Cali. Clay was preceded in death by his parents, a son Clay...

Mary Jean Bangert of West Fairview, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born on November 11, 1931 to the late Edith (Gamber) and George Hoffman. Jean enjoyed spending time with her family for game days and listening to Elvis. She is survived by her children, Martin Bangert (Kathy) of Enola and Justine Stewart (Tim Bowles) of Enola; her grandchildren, Jamie Bangert, Jason Bangert, and Stacey Skelton; her great grandchildren, Jayvin...

Christopher Jon Gipe, 78, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Dementia. Chris was born December 24, 1944 to the late Lester and Charlotte (Silliman) Gipe, in Palmerton, PA.  Chris was a Graduate of Central Dauphin High School, he received his undergraduate degree from Susquehanna University, and his Masters Degree in Psychology from the University of Scranton. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War where He served as a...

Elizabeth L Plantz, 60, of Enola, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Hershey Medical Center. She was a graduate of East Pennsboro High school Class of 1980, and an employee of the Commonwealth of PA for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Bureau of Technical Utility Services as a Compliance Specialist 2 with 35 years of service. Her favorite hobbies were knitting, spending time with her kittens, going everywhere with her daughter, cooking, and going to the beach. Elizabeth was the...

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, Mary E. Lockey (nee. Brown), a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 97.  Mary was born on July 2, 1925 in Phillipsburg, PA to Sam and Emma Brown.  As a young woman Mary worked cleaning houses and was a cigar roller at General Cigar Plant.  In her twenties she met and married Raymond Lockey.  They raised three sons, Samuel “Sam”, Harold “Butch”, and Robert...

Ruth H. Miller, 80 of Enola passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at Penn State Hampden Hospital. Ruth was born April 18, 1942 in Harrisburg to the late Joseph and Mary (Ensor) McMillen and wife of the late Kenneth Miller Sr. Ruth is survived by her children, Kenneth Miller Jr., Stephanie L. (Robert) Paul Michael M. (Tracey) Miller, grandchildren, Cody (Jordon) Miller, Kyle Paul, Toby Miller, Chad Paul, Mackenzie Miller, Kristin Lane, Alyesa Bowman, great-grandchildren, Greyson and Wyatt,...

Sharon L. Dayton 75, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Allentown passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. Sharon was the daughter of the late Girard and Esther (Poh) Stryker. Sharon retired from Bell of PA after 33 years and was a member of Summerdale United Methodist Church.Services will be held Tuesday February 14, 2023 at 11:00 am in the Summerdale United Methodist Church 203 2nd St. Summerdale, Pa 17093. A viewing will be held from 10:00 am until time of service at the church. Burial will be...

Eleanor Hoffman Parmer, 87, of Enola went home to be with her savior Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Eleanor was a graduate of Penn State University and spent her career as an elementary school teacher for the East Pennsboro School District. She was a member and long time organist for the Enola First Church of God. She enjoyed RV traveling, church concerts and her dogs. She is survived by her stepchildren, Arla M. Ortman, Kathleen P. Hess, Wanda P. King and Herbert D. Parmer. She was preceded in...

Gayle L. Kirkpatrick, 75 of Enola passed away, Monday, January 30, 2023. Gayle was the daughter of Earl Kramer and Thelma (Gingrich) Kramer. Gayle retired from the PA L.C.B. and was a member of the Summerdale United Methodist Church, Summerdale, PA. Gayle is survived by her children, Lynette J. Banks and husband Timothy of Highspire, Timothy J. Kirkpatrick and wife Lauren of Summerfield, North Carolina, 8 Grandchildren, a brother Walt Kramer and his wife Margaret (Peggy). A memorial service...

Ray R. Strayer, 86 of Lewisberry passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. Ray was born September 17, 1936 in Seidle Memorial Hospital, Mechanicsburg, PA, to the late Herndon and Bernice Strayer. Ray was a graduate of Mechanicsburg High School class of 1954, and served in the Army National Guard. Ray retired from Stephenson Equipment as a field service manager and was a member of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church of Lewisberry. Ray enjoyed fishing, travel with his wife, and playing with his Grand...