Passages
The following list of passages reflects alumni and friends of Elizabethtown College who passed away between January 1, 2026 and the present, as reported to the College.
The J.G. Francis symbol designates a member of the J.G. Francis Society. J.G. Francis Society members are individuals who have included Elizabethtown College in their estate plans. We are grateful for their gifts, which ensure the future of the College.
Alumni
Mrs. Gloria D. (Keller) Knappenberger '57 – January 4, 2026
Mrs. Arlene M. (Bomberger) Ditzler '61 – January 5, 2026
Mr. David J. Leach '74 – January 11, 2026
Mr. Thomas C. Field '71 – January 11, 2026
Mrs. Greta R. (Reimer) Bomberger '54 – January 12, 2026
Mr. William L. Candy '60 – January 15, 2026
Ms. Donna A. Spinosi '80 – January 17, 2026
Ms. Kimberly A. Lease '86 – January 19, 2026
Mrs. Nancy V. (Mathias) Martin '51– January 19, 2026
Mrs. Shirley M. Graver '57 – January 24, 2026
Mr. Douglas L. Estock '74 – January 27, 2026
Mrs. Sylvia Flinchbaugh '98 – January 29, 2026
Mr. Dennis Hartenstine '64 – February 5, 2026
Mrs. Carol (Gould) Blouch '65 – February 6, 2026
Mr. Charles R. Wells '50 – February 10, 2026
Mrs. Candace (Peterson) Geissler '71 – February 11, 2026
Mrs. Patricia (Hogg) Donnelly '51 – February 17, 2026
Ms. Janette K. Gentry '80 – February 17, 2026
Mrs. Linda (Simkins) Wright '62 – February 19, 2026
Mr. Grover Herr '65 – February 19, 2026
Mrs. Linda (Kranch) Cushman '62 – February 20, 2026
Mr. Gerald Clemens '84 – February 21, 2026
Mr. Samuel Sherlock Jr. '69 – February 21, 2026
Mr. Terry Evans '58 – February 24, 2026
Mr. Douglas H. Nutt '76 – February 26, 2026
Mr. H. Vance Usher '74 – March 1, 2026
Mrs. Charmaine (Gentzler) Hoff '57 – March 7, 2026
Mr. Jonathan M. Smith, Jr. '57 – March 9, 2026
Mrs. Donna (Nell) Heilman '56 – March 10, 2026
Mrs. Nancy (Bosserman) Delinger '58 – March 12, 2026
Mr. Paul Weaver '68 – March 12, 2026
Mr. Lloyd Bortzfield, Jr. '60 – March 14, 2026
Ms. Heidi Holscher '87 – March 14, 2026
Ms. Lori Lobb '89 – March 19, 2026
Mrs. Deborah Merroth-Ahola '76 – March 25, 2026
Dr. George W. Heisey '55 – April 4, 2026
Mrs. Barbara (Bowman) Swords '53 – April 9, 2026
Mr. Randolph D. Epler '68 – April 11, 2026
Mrs. Barbara (Bomberger) Ewell '63 – April 11, 2026
Mr. Albert D. Mathis, Jr. '67 – April 17, 2026
Ms. Lillian Whisler '67 – April 17, 2026
Mr. Clint G. Yorty '08– April 23, 2026
Mrs. Martha (Laudermilch) Barnes '65 – April 25, 2026
Mr. Jack Keammerer '71 – April 30, 2026
Mrs. Lori Rae (Snelling) Warden '81 – May 11, 2026
Ms. Rebecca J. Kaley '17 – May 12, 2026
Ms. Clarice J. Ott '66 – May 15, 2026
Mr. Frederick W. Bierech '72 – May 18, 2026
Rev. Dr. David S. Young '66 – May 19, 2026
Mr. Joe L. Myer '72 – May 29, 2026
Dr. Dustin A. Peters '64 – May 29, 2026
Rev. Dr. Earl K. Ziegler '51 – May 29, 2026
Rev. Martin H. Lorah '70 – June 2, 2026
Mr. James G. Tice '68 – June 3, 2026
Mr. Carl Rishel '62 – June 9, 2026
Mr. Michael G. Doerr '62 – June 12, 2026
Dr. Clifford E. Schott, Jr. '52 – June 13, 2026
Mr. Edward A. Dennin '66 – June 21, 2026
Friends
Mr. Charles D. Schaeffer Jr. – March 21, 2026
Ms. Peggy L. Moore – April 30, 2026
Mr. William E. Evans – June 3, 2026