All Obituaries

Charles R. "Russ" Doane, III, 76, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Sunday, August 16, 1942 to the late Charles R. Doane II and Marcella Doane nee Stewart in Long Island, NY. He worked in the car business and enjoyed reading and spending time with his family. Surviving are daughter Constance S. spouse of Joseph DiMarino; sons Charles Doane, IV, Neil A. Miranda spouse of Maria Pena; daughter Marcella M....

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“Great is Thy faithfulness,” Lam. 3:23. Matthew Robert McCord Welch, 38 years old, died September 11, 2018 in Lebanon, PA and is now home in Heaven in the presence of his Savior. He issurvived by his parents, Bob and Lucy Welch, his sister Andi Lynn Jacobsmeyer (Kenneth), niece Melina, and nephews Henry and Charlie Jacobsmeyer. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Matthew was preceded in death by his grandparents Mary Margaret and Fred McCord, and Edith and...

On September 10, 2018, Paul David Metcalf, beloved father, son, brother and friend passed away at 64 years old at his home in New Port Richey, FL.  Paul was born on October 30, 1953 to Beatrice Metcalf nee Weaver, currently of Myerstown, PA and the late David Anthony Metcalf. He will be remembered as a loving father by his son Paul Jr. and daughter Tiffani. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Ken (Cindy) Metcalf, and Carol (Peter) Mayberry, and many nieces, nephews, and extended...

Naomi I. McHenry, 92, of Lebanon, died on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Saturday, August 28, 1926 to the late William Leffler and Carrie Leffler nee Tobias in Tremont. She was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Naomi was a member of Salem Lutheran Troop 12 Mother's Group, Lebanon Senior Group, Salem Lutheran Sunday School Group and volunteered at Spang Crest.  Surviving are daughters Glenda McHenry and Debra S. spouse of Steve...

Helen G. Gass, 91, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Wednesday, February 2, 1927 to the late Lowell M. Gassert and Mabel E. Gassert nee Brown in Lebanon. She was a member of Lebanon Church of the Brethren. Helen worked for several years for the No-Mend Hoisiery and over 50 years as a banquet server at the Friendship Fire Company. She was a founding member of the Friendship Fire Co. Ladies Auxilary and a life...

Russel H. "Russ" Hitz, 87, of Myerstown, died on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at StoneRidge Poplar Run Nursing Home. He was born on Sunday, July 19, 1931 to the late Landis Hitz and Lena Hitz nee Houser in Lebanon. Russ was a member of Midway Church. He worked for IBA and enjoyed walks, woodworking and antiques. Surviving are children Dennis Hitz, Robin Balsbaugh wife of Scott, Dana Heberling husband of Susan, Gale R. Longenecker wife of James; 13 grandchildren; 10 great...

Beryl J. Lloyd, 94, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Friday, May 16, 1924 to the late William A. Scheib and Beulah Scheib nee Weinhold in Lebanon. She was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1942 and Lebanon Business College. Beryl was a great housekeeper and enjoyed playing cards. She also worked on B24 Bombers during World War II. Surviving are nieces Kim...

Thomas J. "T.J." Mehaffey, 81, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at VA Medical Center. He was born on Wednesday, July 07, 1937 to the late Martin L. Mehaffey, Sr. and Ruth Mehaffey nee Frank in Lebanon. He was a veteran of the Navy in the Vietnam War. He loved the Civil War, animals and old war movies. Surviving are lots of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother Martin L. Mehaffey, Jr. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial...

Christine M. "Teenie" Becker, 94, of Myerstown, formerly of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at StoneRidge Town Center. She was born on Monday, September 17, 1923 to the late Lee Mills and Emma Mills nee Bucks in Lebanon. She was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church.  Surviving are daughter Judith A. Smith; son Gary A. spouse of Karen  Becker; grandchildren Kristi J. spouse of Gary Schreckengost, Jennifer Becker, Michelle A. spouse of...