GRANTVILLE • David M. Ober, 74, of Grantville, died June 29 at the home of his daughter in Tower City. Born Feb. 17, 1947, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late David and Grace Weaver Ober. Dave owned and operated his own excavating business. He attended church at...
LYKENS • Robbie A. Ramsey, 58, of Lykens, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 28, 2021, at his home. Born in Baltimore, Md., he was a son of the late Ralph Sr. and Elise Ramsey. Robbie was employed by Hearth and Home Technologies, Halifax. Robbie was a huge sports fan. He...
This week's Sentinel is now on sale at all regular retail outlets through Monday, July 12th. Among the highlights:• Area banks plan merger • 2 districts with shared high school proposed • Pay Dirt June archeological ‘dig’ reveals likely Fort Halifax location – and much more • All-SENTINEL Track and Field & Archery
Colors and sounds once again were seen and heard over Millersburg’s Riverfront Park July 2 during the 2021 fireworks display, sponsored by Mid Penn Bank. Additional photos are published on Page A8. (Sentinel photo by Christina Hoy)
NEWS BULLETIN Police searching for bail violator This morning (July 2), Pennsylvania State Police-Lykens announced that troopers are seeking the whereabouts of Ammon E. Peachey, no age or address reported. Peachey was charged June 26 with three felony offenses relating to inappropriate contact with minors. He has since violated his...
GRATZ • Larry R. Shade, 58, of Gratz, passed away June 11, 2021, at his home in Gratz. He was born June 22, 1962, in Harrisburg, a son of the late Charles and Dorothy Shade. He was the owner of Penn Valley Printing and Penn Valley Transportation. Larry was a...
GRATZ • Andrew W. Mattern, 48, of Gratz, passed away June 23, 2021. He was born Aug. 30, 1972, in Harrisburg, a son of Ellen and William Mattern. Andrew worked for the Laborer’s Union. He enjoyed riding his snowmobile, four wheeler and his Harley. Lately, he spent time remodeling his...
MILLERSBURG • Paula H. Snyder, 57, of Millersburg, passed away unexpectedly at home Thursday, May 27, 2021. Paula was born June 3, 1963, to Helen M. Strohecker and the late Paul A. Strohecker also of Millersburg. She was a graduate of Millersburg Area High School class of 1981. Paula was...
WILLIAMSTOWN • Nathan J. Michaels, 59, of Williamstown, passed away very unexpectedly Monday, June 21, 2021, at his home. Born Sept. 23, 1961, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Ralph Michaels and Nancy Deiter. Nathan was employed by Metal Industries, Gratz, and was looking very forward to...
MILLERSBURG • Gary L. “Rock” Strohecker, 60, of Millersburg, passed away surrounded by family Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Elwood and Joyce (Wendt) Strohecker. Gary was a 1979 graduate of Upper Dauphin Area High School and previously worked at Aumiller’s Auto Parts and...
