Obituaries
Robert F. Lerch
Apr 19, 2024
Robert F. "Hip" Lerch passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, at Spang Crest in Lebanon, at the age of 80. He was born to the late Floyd Lerch and Violet Lerch (Sattesahn) in Perry County, PA, on March 13, 1944. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and an unyielding love for his family.Robert was a proud...
Warren A. Gingrich, Jr.
Apr 14, 2024
Warren A. "Sonny" Gingrich, Jr., 90, passed away on April 14, 2024, in his home. Warren Gingrich was born on November 2, 1933 in Palmyra, PA, to the late Warren Gingrich and Mae Gingrich nee Martin. He was a steelworker and enjoyed playing golf and woodworking. Sonny loved spending time with his family and his Jack Russells Eddie and Rusty....
Robert W. Sonnen
Apr 11, 2024
Robert W. Sonnen , 86, of Richland, PA passed away at the Lebanon VA Medical Center on April 11th, 2024. Born on April 26th, 1937 in Millcreek Township, Lebanon County, he was the son of the late Edward and Minnie (Sweigart) Sonnen.Robert "Bob" was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served in Korea from 1955 to...
Diane L. Shepherd
Apr 10, 2024
Diane Snavely Care Shepherd of Manheim joined her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Born on August 21, 1960, she was the beloved mother of Brandon Care (Natasha) and daughter of the late Elizabeth Hetrick Snavely and Clifford W. Snavely (Kathy). Diane was also the cherished Nana of Dakota, Jordan and Damien Care, as well as the "mom"...
Joan Adamson
Apr 5, 2024
Joan (Wisham) Adamson, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5, 2024 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. She was born on Wednesday, August 27, 1947 to the late Solon Wisham and Gracie Lois Harvey Wisham in Butler, Georgia. Joan graduated from Butler High School and continued her education at Stedson University. Once she obtained her Master’s degree she moved on to Florida Institute...
JoAn A. Zimmerman
Apr 5, 2024
JoAn A. (nee Beinhauer) Zimmerman, 88, passed away April 5, 2024 in Lebanon, PA. She was born on July 25, 1935 in Highspire, PA to Charlotte F. Beinhauer and John E. Beinhauer, both now deceased. JoAn was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother of 2, grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 12. She married the love of her life, Bruce...
Robert "Bob" F. Dieffenbach
Mar 31, 2024
Robert “Bob” F. Dieffenbach, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Spang Crest in Lebanon, PA. He was born on Sunday, May 29, 1927 to the late George Dieffenbach and Daisy Rittle Dieffenbach in Shirksville, PA. After graduating high school, Bob enlisted in the Navy and served our country until his honorable discharge in 1951. Once Bob...
Dennis A. Harbay II
Mar 29, 2024
Dennis (Denny) Allen Harbay II, 53 of Lebanon, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 29, 2024. Denny was the husband of Monica Elaine (Hull) Harbay and father to daughters Mina Lynne and Kaiya Jade Harbay. Denny was preceded in death by his parents Dennis Allen Harbay I and Donna (McDonaldson) Horst as well as brother Jared Horst. He is survived by sister...
Belva M. Fox
Mar 20, 2024
Belva M. "Bev" Fox, 97, passed away on March 20, 2024, at Spang Crest Manor. Bev was born on May 22, 1926 to the late Norman and Elizabeth Hernley nee Smith in Lebanon, PA. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for Spang Crest for 44 years. She was active in her church and enjoyed traveling.Belva is survived by siblings...
Louise S. Weaver
Mar 16, 2024
Louise Spangler Weaver, 92, of Lebanon, died on March 16, 2024, bless her heart.Born in Philadelphia on August 29, 1931 to the late Lavina (Buck) and Martin Spangler, Louise was an enthusiastic member of the Lebanon High School Class of ‘49, and a faithful member of Covenant United Methodist Church. Louise devoted much of her life to the service of others,...
Anna Marie Lauer
Mar 15, 2024
Anna M. "Reesie" Lauer, 92, passed away on March 15, 2024, at her home. Reesie was born on March 1, 1932 to the late Thomas Swope and Edna M. Swope nee Lutz in Bethel Twp. She enjoyed helping with the Hinkelfest, crocheted hundreds of hats every year that were donated to people in need and was known for her sugar cookies....
Ronald B. Luciotti
Mar 12, 2024
Ronald B. "Ronnie" Luciotti, a loving husband and father, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, at the age of 81 at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon with family members by his side.Born in Lebanon on September 16, 1942, Ronald was the devoted husband to Bonita nee Shiffer Luciotti, with whom he would've celebrated 55 years of marriage in...
John W. Wissinger
Feb 29, 2024
John W. Wissinger, 82, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Monday, December 15, 1941, to the late Herbert J. Wissinger and Susannah Wright Wissinger in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Cincinnati, and...
Eleanore M. Schemm
Feb 26, 2024
Eleanore "Bunny" Schemm passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the age of 82. Bunny is survived by her brother Bill, children Jack Ferry, Jr. (June), Daniel Ferry (Maria), Dianne Pilon (Charlie), and Cheryl Ferry (Peter), as well as her grandchildren Melissa, Sean, Brianna, Thomas, Danielle, and Max, step-grandchildren Eduardo, Luis and Angel, and great-grandchildren...
Kathryn L. Adams
Feb 21, 2024
Kathryn L. "Kass" Adams, 80, passed away on February 21, 2024 in Wellspan York Hospital.
Kathryn Adams was born on July 7, 1943 in Lebanon to William Umberger and Helen M. Umberger nee Shay. Kathryn graduated from Lebanon High School in 1961 and worked at San Georgia. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking. Her specialities were peanut butter eggs, pumpkin pies...
Larry D. Schwalm
Feb 20, 2024
Larry D. Schwalm, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on February 20, 2024, in the company of his family and pastor. Larry was born on July 16, 1946 in Pottsville, to Fred and Viola (Unger) Schwalm. Larry graduated from Cornwall High School and went on to earn an Associates Degree in Accounting from Thompson Institute. He served in the Army...
Peter R. Pizzoli
Feb 15, 2024
Peter R. "Pete" Pizzoli, 81, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Lebanon, PA.
Peter was born on November 20, 1942 in Schuylkill County, PA. He was a man of many occupations, including, a tackle shop, construction, owning 2 restaurants including D'Alexander's of Lebanon, worked with Bruce Larson in the 60's on USA1, ran Big M Meat department and snack bar...
Fatima N. Reaves
Feb 4, 2024
Fatima N. "TT" Reaves, beloved mother, daughter and sister, peacefully left this world on February 4, 2024, at the age of 27. Born on February 26, 1996, in Wilkes Barre, PA, Fatima brought joy and warmth into the lives of those she encountered. Fatima was a loving and family-oriented individual, whose vibrant personality touched the hearts of many. She was...
Richard I. Hess
Feb 4, 2024
Richard I. "Dick" Hess, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024. He was born on September 5, 1926, in Lebanon, to his late parents Irving L. Hess and Orpha Doughty (Imboden). Richard will be remembered for his devotion to his family, friends, and country. He leaves behind a son John Waters; grandchildren Lisa Sweigert...
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