Barry L. Geltmacher Sr., 77 of Mount Joy, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, July 10, 2020.  He was the devoted husband of Miriam Way Geltmacher, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.  He will be deeply missed by his children, Barry L. Jr., (Dory Rice) Geltmacher of Mount Joy; Tracy (Richard) Kolb of Lancaster, and Terry (Kathy DiCrosta) Geltmacher of Mount Pocono.   His daily presence will be missed by his grandchildren; Josh and Jessica...

MARGARET M. GARBER, 94, Educator taught hundreds of children to read Margaret Garber, who died July 8, 2020, was a first grade teacher at Maytown Elementary School for 27 years and a long-time resident of Elizabethtown, where she and husband Henry M. Garber, one of the owners of Garber Motor Company, raised three children - Kim (James) Lifton, Joan (Dennis) Hossler and Tobin (Barbara) Garber.  She has five grandchildren and one great grandson.  Mrs. Garber is also survived by her...

Mary L. Walter, 86, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Masonic Village. Born in West Donegal Township, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Emma (Flory) Musser. Mary attended Elizabethtown Area High School. She enjoyed vacationing in Wellsboro, cooking for her family, and finding bargains at yard sales. Family was most important to Mary, especially spending time with her grandchildren.  Mary is survived by her husband, Carl E. Walter, of Elizabethtown,...

                Barbara Thome Bagri, 81, of Mount Joy, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Born in Mount Joy, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Mabel (Johnson) Thome.                 Barbara was a graduate of Donegal High School class of 1957. She later received her bachelors and masters degree from Dickinson College. Barbara...

                Gerald Raymond “Jerry” Schmitt, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Marie L. (Heisler) Schmitt. Jerry was the husband of Eleanor Carson) Schmitt. Also surviving are three children, Doug Schmitt of Leola, Jason Schmitt of Warnersville, and Adam Schmitt of Lancaster; eight grandchildren; a great...

On June 21, 2020, Anita A. Mohler flew with angels to heaven where she was welcomed by a crowd of children God had waiting for her. She joined her parents, husband, and other family and friends. Anita’s three children, Andrew Mohler, Chrissy King, and Carla Kauffman, and two grandchildren, Sebastian and Isla King, will miss her, but can take comfort knowing she can now breathe deep and entertain heaven’s children with no obstructions. Anita loved creating crafts and was...

Ruby A. Rupley, 91 of Elizabethtown and formerly of Marysville passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 18, 2020, at 3:20 pm at the Hershey Medical Center.  Her loving children were by her side as she gave up her earthly body.  Ruby was born on August 7, 1928, in Newport PA, (Perry County).  She was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Elsie I. (Peterman) Bitner.  She was the widow of Frank D. Rupley, Sr. who passed away November 10, 1978.  Ruby was a...

John Flounlacker, 60, of Landisville, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at his home. Born in Yuba City, CA, he was the son of Helen Weaver of Lancaster and the late MJ Flounlacker. John was the husband of Konnie (Zaffuto) Flounlacker with whom he celebrated 35 years of marriage. John was a graduate of Lampeter Strasburg. He received his law degree from Widener University. John retired from Thomas, Thomas and Hafer. He was a member of Mary Mother of the Church Parish in...

Bobby D. Roaten, 85, of Mount Joy passed away peacefully at his home on June 12, 2020 surrounded by family after a courageous two year fight with multiple myeloma.  He was the devoted husband of Barbara M. Gibble Roaten.  Together they shared 62 years of marriage.  He is also survived by three sons; Robert D. (Carol Thomas) Roaten of Sheridan IN, D. Timothy of Elizabethtown and Randall S. (Shari Eshleman) Roaten of Mount Joy.  He will be missed by his grandchildren,...

James L. “Eli” Nein, Sr., of Marietta, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his residence. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Donald L. Nein and Mary E. Nein of Marietta. He was the companion of Sherry Noll for 36 years. Eli will also be missed by his 3 children James L. (Donna) Nein, of Souderton, Jennifer Nein, of Marietta, and Kimberly Nein of Elizabethtown; 3 grandchildren Logan and Landon Nein and Peyton Williams; and his 4 siblings David Nein and Stacy...