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Month: January 2020

The children of April and Rubin Doster, from left: Savannah, 8, Jackson, 9, Derek, 5 and Mya, 11, play on a trampoline in the backyard of their Palmyra home on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.

“They’re right where they belong”

(Editor’s Note: The Jan. 7 Sentinel included the first part of a story on the three children rescued from a Halifax Twp. home in late 2016 after showing signs of extreme abuse and neglect. The story continues this week with an emphasis on their lives today, and their journey back ...

Police seek information on missing man

Pennsylvania State Police-Lykens are seeking information on the whereabouts of Stewart J. Dreisigacker, 60, last seen in Tower City. Dresigacker was reported missing by family members Jan. 14. He was last seen/heard from Jan. 11. He has been entered as missing into the National Crime Information Center. Dreisgacker has a ...

This week’s Sentinel is now on sale at all regular retail outlets through Monday, Jan. 20 Among the highlights: • Swish-A-Way • HS Boys’ & Girls' Basketball • Wrestling • "They're right where they belong" (Part 2: FOR HAILEY, SAVANNAH & JT, A JOURNEY BACK TO WHOLENESS – AND LIFE ...

Thelma E. Leitzel

MILLERSBURG • Thelma E. Leitzel, 94, of Millersburg, passed away Jan. 7, 2020, at her home in Millersburg. She was born in Hunters Station Nov. 22, 1925, a daughter of the late Emma J. and Charles F. Walborn. Thelma is survived by her daughter, Fairlee and husband Robert Sechler of ...

Kathryn I. Long

LEBANON • Kathryn I. Long, 91, formerly of Tower City, died Jan. 11 at Spang Crest Nursing Home, Lebanon. She was born April 22, 1928, in Orwin, a daughter of the late Harry and Lottie Kohr Heberling. She was a 1946 graduate of Porter Twp. High School. She was a ...

Gladys E. Maurer

HEGINS • Gladys E. Maurer, 91, died Jan. 10 at Genesis Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. She was born Jan. 8, 1929, in Barry Twp., a daughter of the late Stanley Yoder and the late Mary Moser Yoder. She was a seamstress in area factories prior to her retirement. She was a ...

Paul R. Lenker

DALMATIA • Paul R. Lenker, 88, died Jan. 7 at Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, Pitman. He was born Jan. 4, 1932, in Lower Mahanoy Twp., a son of the late Howard and Mary Lenker. He worked for Meckley Quarry, Shaffer Trucking, Weavers Garage and Byerly’s Bus Service ...

Virginia A. Shoop

HALIFAX • Virginia A. Shoop, age 93, of Sheetz Road, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at her home. She was born April 6, 1926, in Halifax, daughter of the late Howard and Nora Miller. She was the widow of Lee R. Shoop of Halifax, who passed away in 2004. This ...

John S. Hane II

HALIFAX • John S. Hane II, age 52, of Halifax, died Dec. 31, 2019, at home. He was born June 2, 1967, in Harrisburg, Pa., the son of the late John S. Hane and Pearl (Bretz) Hane. He worked as a dock worker at YRC Trucking, Carlisle. He was a ...

William T. "Bill" Reed

MILLERSBURG • William T. “Bill” Reed passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in his home. He was born Jan. 25, 1937, almost 83 years old, in Millersburg, son of the late William E. and Emma Shadle Reed. He was married for 60 years to Carol Maiden Reed. Bill was ...

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