Recent Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Florence (Flo) Shipman, announce her passing on January 20, 2021. Flo was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 14, 1942.  She resided there until moving to Lebanon, Pennsylvania later in life to be closer to her children and grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Julia Capitola.  Flo is survived by her 3 daughters Donna, Staci and Juliane.  She is a beloved grandmother to Christy, Dom Jr., Nicole, Alyssa, James,...

Mr. Christopher Auman, 59, of Myerstown, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Wellspan York Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, September 26, 1961 to Chester Bair and Nancy Gruber nee Brown in Lebanon, PA. Chris enjoyed reading and playing a variety of games on his Playstation. Surviving is his loving wife Jackie Auman nee Grumbine; daughter: Antoinette Auman and step-daughter Dorothy Tirado and Tracy Benson and spouse Patrick; grandchildren: Isabelle A. Tirado and Jackson C. Auman;...

Mr. Marlin E. Stoner, Jr., 86, of Lebanon, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Spang Crest Manor. He was born on Sunday, April 15, 1934 to Marlin E. Stoner, Sr. and Mabel M. Stoner nee Miller in Lebanon, PA.  He was a member of UM Church of the Good Shepherd and as a Lithographer for 42 years. Marlin was a veteran and was involved with the Lions Club where he served as past president and secretary, Masonic Lodge #226 and a youth director and Sunday School teacher...

Mr. Stanley E. Bialek, 75, of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, December 9, 1945 to the late Stanley Bialek and Florence Bialek nee Golmbiewski in Reading, PA. Stanley was an Army veteran in Vietnam War. Surviving are his daughters: Susan Bialek, and Beth Spayd; grandchildren: Jacob Spayd, Alex Bialek, and Ruben Torres, Jr.; great grandchildren: Avalynn Castro and Rosalynn Torres. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris...

Thomas A. "Tom" Long, 87, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Spang Crest Manor. He was born on Saturday, August 26, 1933 to the late Victor Long and Gertrude Long nee Shepps in Lebanon. He was a veteran of the Army in the Korean War and liked going to his grankid's sporting events, enjoyed dirt track racing, football and tinkering in the garage. Surviving are sons Thomas J. Long and spouse Debra, Michael Long and spouse Deborah; grandchildren...

Ms. Arlene F. Swartswelder, 80, of ,  Harrisburg, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born on Monday, November 11, 1940 to the late Aaron Grumbine and Cora Grumbine nee Lausch in Lancaster, PA.  Surviving are her two children Kelly Lesieur wife of Wayne, and Georgetta Weik wife of Glenn; one grandchild Rachel Lesieur. She was preceded in death by her husband George Swartswelder and brother Leroy Grumbine. A Graveside service will be on Thursday,...