Recent Obituaries

Charles R. "Buddy" Burkholtz, 75, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, December 24, 1946 to the late Charles R. Burkholtz and Mildred Burkholtz nee Deaven in Lebanon. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps in the Vietnam War and enjoyed shooting guns and was a member of Jonestown Fish and Game, FOP, the Legion and VFW. Surviving are wife Colleen F. Burkholtz nee Allwein; children Wendy Crossgrove and spouse Robert, Steven Erb and spouse Ann,...

Faye L. Long, 91, of Myerstown, died on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on Thursday, March 5, 1931 to the late Elmer Doster and Esther Doster nee Long in Lexington, PA. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church. Faye enjoyed shopping. Surviving are children Robert A. Long and spouse Shirley, Edward W. Long, Jr., Audrey L. Long; 2 grandchildren; several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Edward W. Long....

Joan E. Pierce, 86, of Lebanon, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was the wife of Robert K. Pierce for 69 years. Joan (Joani) was born in Lebanon on June 18, 1935 to the late Albert and Naomi Bender. Joan was a homemaker, employee of the Cornwall Lebanon School District, and a volunteer guide at the Lebanon Historical Society. She enjoyed her family, being a 4-H leader, sewing, Hockey games, and cross country trips with her husband and friends. In addition to her Husband, she...

Helen L. (Booher) Miller, 100 years, of Cornwall, passed quickly and peacefully after arriving at the Good Samaritan Hospital on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Born August 12, 1921 in Mount Union, Huntington County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha Booher. A registered nurse for more than 30 years, Helen trained at the Good Samaritan Hospital, served military veterans for over 25 years at the Lebanon VA Medical Center, and finished her long career at Cornwall...

Kay A. Curran, 79, of Carlisle, formerly of Lebanon, died on Monday, April 25, 2022 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was born on Friday, October 30, 1942 to the late John L. Achey and Mildred Achey nee Brown in Lebanon. She was a 1960 graduate of South Lebanon High School and helped create the cath lab at Good Samaritan Hospital and Lebanon Cardiology. Kay enjoyed gardening, playing the piano, painting, decorating, cooking and traveling. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping, fishing...

Samuel E. Long, 87, of Bethel, died on Monday, April 25, 2022 at his home. He was born on Friday, September 21, 1934 to the late Cyrus Long and Pauline Long nee Mohler in Lebanon. He enjoyed driving, going out to eat and had a pilot's license. His pride and joy was the house he built. Surviving are daughter Faith Kintzel; brother Earl Long; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by daughter Sandra Klinefelter; grandson Ronald Emery; brother John Long. Visitation will be on...

Mervin “Merv” F. Boyer, III, 64, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022. He was born December 14, 1957 to the late Mervin F. Boyer, Jr. and Doris M. Boyer nee Kohr in Lebanon. He lived in several states and countries in Latin America growing up and was fluent in Spanish. He enjoyed fixing things, heavy metal music, collecting vinyl records, cars, spicy food and spending time with his family. He is survived by his sister, Michelle E. Boyer, and her children Michael...

Joyce A. "Nanny" Butera, 82, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at her home. She was born on Thursday, March 7, 1940 to the late John C. Novak and Dorothy P. Novak nee Wonders in Lebanon. Joyce was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. She held a number of post-military jobs, but was affectionately known as “Baretta” while working at Cedar Crest High School as a disciplinarian. She eventually retired from Verizon. Joyce was a legendary cook and baker,...