Obituaries

Paul H. Smith Sr., 93, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Ruth A. Wenger, 93, of Annville, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at her son’s home surrounded by her loving family.

Tessa M. Loy, 48, of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley A. “Gammy” Fletcher, 71, of Hummelstown, on Nov. 16, 2024.

Walter K. “Walt” Morris, 94, of Palmyra, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at Country Meadows in Hershey.

Heather Claire (Aurentz) Whorley, 90, passed away peacefully on Nov. 16, 2024.

Rev. Dr. Paul R. Fries, 89, of Lebanon, PA, formerly of Kintnersville, PA, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10.

Karen L. Kreiser, 82, of Mount Gretna, passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at her residence.

Mark Gregory Lerchen passed into God’s loving arms on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, due to heart failure and a short battle with ALS.

Sean M. Clemens, 32, of Myerstown, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.

Robert Scott Fernsler, 67, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at the WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.

Rosellen T. (Brill) Ayala, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away at Baptist Memorial Center South in Jacksonville, FL, on Nov. 10, 2024.

Bernard F. Meyerhoffer Jr., 67, of Fredericksburg, passed away at his residence on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

Gail E. Miller, 90, of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at M.S. Hershey Medical Center.

Joan A. Harold, 78, of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at her residence.