Obituaries

Barry Lee Gartside, a proud veteran of the USAF, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Jan. 14, 2026, at the age of 79.

Richard Allen Kale, 90, of Myerstown, PA, passed away on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.

Duey E. Peiffer, 83, of Lebanon, PA, passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on Jan. 17, 2026.

Arlene C. Horn, 91, of Lebanon, PA, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at home.

Carl William Hofmann Sr., 64, of Palmyra, passed away on Jan. 17, 2026, in the Penn State Hershey Medical Center after a brief illness.

Robert “Bob” Shearer, 82, of Annville, PA, passed away on Jan. 10, 2026, at his second home in Davenport, FL, surrounded by family.

Rita A. Hain, 94, of Fredericksburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at Alpine Valley Post Acute & Healthcare Center.

Martine D. Goshert, 85, of Richland, PA, died on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at Myerstown Nursing and Rehab.

Clarence W. Rittel, 89, of Myerstown, PA, died on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at Myerstown Nursing and Rehab.

Autumn R. Kreiser, 46, of Jonestown, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at Excela-Frick Hospital in Mount Pleasant.

Bernice K. Werni, 84, of Lickdale, passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at the WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon.

Dr. James Thomas passed away on Jan. 11, 2026.

Elaine C. Horney, 77, of Annville, passed away on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Lebanon Valley Nursing Home.

Glenn Paul Balthaser Jr., 74, of Lebanon, PA, passed away peacefully on Jan. 16, 2026, at the WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital.