Month: July 2020

Text compiled by Duane Good It’s the kind of tragic event that always seems to happen in another state, or to someone else. Last week, it happened much closer to home – and to someone personally close to many local people. That someone was Tyler Laudenslager, a Halifax resident, professional ...

This week’s Sentinel is now on sale at all regular retail outlets through Monday, August 3. Among the highlights: • The region pays tribute • The Season that wasn't • Our continued coverage on COVID-19  

Leroy A. Wolfe WILLIAMSTOWN • Leroy A. Wolfe, 90, a lifelong resident of Williamstown, died Saturday, July 25 at the Wyomissing Nursing Home, Reading. Born March 10, 1930, in Williamstown, he was a son of the late William and Eva Strohecker Wolfe. Leroy was a graduate of the former Williamstown ...

Lorraine M. Phillips HERNDON • Lorraine M. Phillips, 88, of Herndon, passed away July 25, 2020, at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, after a brief illness. She was born Oct. 19, 1931, in Hebe, a daughter of the late Edna Laudenslager-Leitzel and Harry Leitzel. Lorraine was employed at Hall’s Motor ...

Tyler A. Laudenslager HALIFAX • Tyler A. Laudenslager, 29, of Halifax, passed away July 21, 2020. He was born Feb. 13, 1991 in Harrisburg, Pa., the son of the late Kirby A. Laudenslager and Debra (Foica) Laudenslager and her fiance, Edgar of Millersburg. Tyler was married to Holly (Shoop) Laudenslager ...

Luke J. Watson MILLERSBURG - Luke J. Watson, 17, of Millersburg died July 21, 2020, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He was born Nov. 24, 2002 in Pottsville, the son of Kim D. Hoffman and Mindee C. Graham. Luke was going to be a senior at Millersburg Area High ...

Vonda N. Adams DAUPHIN • Vonda N. Adams, 91, of Dauphin, died and passed into the presence of Jesus Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Community General Osteopathic Hospital. Vonda was born in Shickshinny, Pa., and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Myrl Belles. She attended Shickshinny ...

Donald G. Williard ELIZABETHVILLE • Donald G. Williard, 83, of Elizabethville, PA, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, PA. Born Nov. 14, 1936, in Elizabethville, Pa., he was the son of the late Leroy and Anna Williard. He served in the U.S. Air Force ...

Allen J. Trawitz LYKENS • A funeral service for Allen J. Trawitz will be held Saturday, Aug. 1 at Lykens United Methodist Church, 527 N. Second St., Lykens, PA 17048. Visitation will be held 10–11 a.m. followed by the service at 11 a.m. Trawitz died March 14 at his home.

Viola E. (Drake) Murray MILLERSBURG • Viola E. (Drake) Murray, 90, formerly of Millersburg, passed away July 9, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Viola (known as Vi or Sue by some) was born Aug. 27, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pa., to William Francis and Susan Wetzel (Bates) Drake. Viola grew ...