All Obituaries

Dorothy E. Gingrich, 96, of Myerstown, died on Friday, May 24, 2019 at StoneRidge Towne Center. She was born on Friday, October 27, 1922 to the late John Noll and Ada Noll nee Kilhefner in Lancaster. She was a member of First Evangelical Congregational Church and sang in the church choir, enjoyed playing piano, gameshows, cooking and baking. Surviving are children Ronald L. Gingrich, Kenneth spouse of Patti Gingrich, Patricia spouse of Roger Hain, Anita spouse of Gene Fuhrman; 14...

Clayton H. Shuey, Sr., 88, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Cedar Haven. He was born on Saturday, July 12, 1930 to the late Raymond Shuey and Elizabeth Shuey nee Boyer in Lebanon. He was a member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a veteran of the Army in the Korean War. He retired as Acting Director for the VA Cemetery and was part-owner of Shuey's Pretzels since 1982 and worked with his father in the business his whole life. Clayton was also a...

Shirley A. Clawser, 76, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Cedar Haven. She was born on Sunday, September 27, 1942 to the late Emanuel S. Monnin and Betty E. Monnin nee Bashore in Versailles, OH. Shirley retired as a daycare provider. Surviving are daughter Kathy C. spouse of Robert Stewart, Lititz; 5 grandchildren; sister Paula Day, IN; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband Robert S. Clawser; daughter Barbara L. Clawser. Viewing will be on...

Rev. Dr. Robert E. "Bob" Mayer, 88, of Annville, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Lebanon Valley Home. He was born on Thursday, July 31, 1930 to the late Arthur Mayer and Esther Mayer nee Strauser in Mt. Caramel, PA. He was a member of Open Door Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Army. He was a "people's pastor" who was loved by his congregations and cared for young and old alike. Robert was a Board Member of Gospel Furthering Fellowship and...

Major Raymond S. “Chip” Peters of Lebanon passed away on Tuesday, May 14th in his home. He was the husband of Loretta J. (Machamer) Peters. Born in Myerstown on August 20, 1931, Chip was the son of the late Donald G and Grace E. (Stoner) Peters. Chip was a self-employed contractor in Lebanon for over 50 years. He graduated from Lebanon Senior High School in 1949 and was nominated to the Hall of Fame in 2007 for his participation on the 1948 State Championship Football...

Wilson S. Sweinhart, 84, of Myerstown, died on Monday, May 13, 2019 at StoneRidge Poplar Run Nursing Home. He was born on Monday, March 18, 1935 to the late Calvin Sweinhart and Buelah Sweinhart nee Knerr in Spinnerstown, PA. He was a member of Zion "Goshert's" United Church of Christ and retired as a truck driver. Surviving are wife Martha A. Sweinhart nee Schadler; step daughter Glenda (Dennis) Peiffer; several grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and the...

Bessie M. (Henning) Reedy, 94, of Lebanon, wife of the late Nelson Reedy, passed away on April 30, 2019 at StoneRidge Towne Center. Born in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Laura (Newcomer) Henning. She was a 1942 graduate of Lebanon High School. She was retired from the Metropolitan Edison Company. Bessie was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church in Lebanon. Bessie enjoyed crocheting in her earlier years and was known for her...

Yvonne Denise "Nana" Weston, 66, of Bethel, died on Friday, April 26, 2019 at her home. She was born on Thursday, January 22, 1953 to the late John Gingrich and Lonez Gingrich nee House in Lebanon. She worked at Hershey Foods and was a member of the Jonestown Legion, enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping at the cabin and cooking. Surviving are daughter Lanise M. Weston and life partner Samantha Gable; grandchildren Jadyn Dupler, Liam Weston, Ashton Weston;...