Philip Pfaltz
Jul 25, 2025
Philip "Phil" Pfaltz, 90, passed away on July 25, 2025, at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center in Lebanon, PA. Philip Pfaltz was born on April 2, 1935, in Sinking Spring, PA, to Philip and Anna Pfaltz, née Kugelman. He proudly served his nation with the United States Army. He then went on to enjoy a long career as a machinist for...
Thomas J. Hanlon, III
Jul 24, 2025
Thomas J. Hanlon, III passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2025. Tom was born in Newark, New Jersey and raised in Hillsborough, New Jersey. After attending Hillsborough High School, Tom enlisted in the US Navy in 1965. He volunteered for service in Vietnam (1966-1967) and underwent extensive training at Camp Pendleton in California, becoming proficient in multiple combat...
Drew Kapr
Jul 24, 2025
Drew Kapr, 68, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Lebanon, PA. Drew Kapr was born on September 29, 1956 in Mount Pleasant, PA, to Andrew and Mildred Kapr. Drew was the father to twin girls, Julia Ann and Justine Dru Pologruto. Drew will also be missed by his loving life partner of 29 years, Lynn Evangeliste. A lifelong Roman...
Mel A. Snavely
Jul 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mel A. Snavely, who departed from this life on July 22, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on June 29, 1954, to the late Harry and Mildred (Metz) Snavely in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and was a beloved resident of Lebanon, Pennsylvania.Melody had a passion for the restaurant...
José R. Ayala
Jul 9, 2025
José R. Ayala, 80, passed away on July 9, 2025, in Lebanon, PA. José Ayala was born on August 9, 1944 in Ciales, Puerto Rico. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Aida E. Gonzalez Ayala. José will be remembered by those who knew him as a humble and friendly man who loved his grandchildren. He enjoyed the...
Charles D. Lahr, Sr.
Jul 8, 2025
Charles D. Lahr, Sr., 67, passed away peacefully during the early hours of the morning on July 8, 2025, in Lebanon, PA. Charles Lahr was born on August 5, 1957 in Lebanon, to Kenneth, Sr. and Ruth Lahr. After he graduated from high school, Charles enjoyed a long career in maintenance, working for as long as he had the strength...
Kathleen M. Allwein
Jul 5, 2025
Kathleen Mae Wolf Allwein, 83, passed away peacefully at Cornwall Manor, July 5, 2025. Born in Lebanon August 4, 1941, she was the widow of William F. Allwein. She was an active member of Avon United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Later she became a member of Iona Zion United Methodist Church. Many children's spiritual foundation began as...
Helen M. Fetzer
Jul 1, 2025
ANNVILLE – Helen M. Fetzer, 97, of Lebanon, passed away on July 1, 2025, at The Lebanon Valley Home, Annville. She was the widow of Robert N. Fetzer who passed away January 10, 2017 and with whom she celebrated 69 years of marriage. Born on Mother’s Day, May 13, 1928, she was the first born of nine children to the...
Ernest R. Thompson
Jun 30, 2025
Ernest R. Thompson, 95, passed away on June 30, 2025, in Lebanon, PA. Ernest Thompson was born on April 8, 1930 in Millersburg, PA, to James and Helen Thompson. After he graduated from high school, Ernest proudly served with the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1951. He started his career as a Nursing Assistant and eventually retired from the...
George D. Shaak
Jun 26, 2025
George D. Shaak, 92, of Lebanon, passed away June 26, 2025 at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Lee and Carrie (Swanger) Shaak. He worked for Bell Telephone Company and retired from Verizon. He was a graduate of Lebanon Valley College, served in the United States Army, and had a love for...
Paulette M. Sherwood
Jun 26, 2025
Paulette M. "Red" Sherwood, 76, of Lebanon, PA, peacefully passed away on June 26, 2025, following a valiant battle against a rare autoimmune blood disorder. She was born on September 12, 1948 in Cumberland, MD to the late Charles and Pauline (Hoenicka) Moyer. There was nobody on this planet quite like Paulette. Everyone who was fortunate enough to know her...
Paul D. Reppert
Jun 25, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul D. Reppert, 67, of Lebanon, PA, who departed this life on June 25, 2025. Born on September 27, 1957, to the late John and Ruth (White) Reppert, in Lebanon, PA, Paul was a proud resident of his hometown for his entire life. He was a family man who...
Rev. David M. Johnston
Jun 22, 2025
Rev. David M. Johnston, 81, passed away on June 22, 2025, in Spring City, PA. David is survived by his wife, Wendy Johnston; their daughter, Macy Gunnells; a brother and a sister, Kevin Johnston and Victoria Foote; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. David is preceded in death by his parents, David F. and Madelyn Johnston; and a sister,...
Sandra L. White
Jun 20, 2025
Sandra, 83, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, June 20, 2025. Sandra, known to many as "Sandy", passed peacefully at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Sandra was born on April 22, 1942 in Lebanon. She attended Lebanon High School and worked most of her career at Milsan Mills and Ingram Micro. A devout Christian from her early...
Fern I. Poorman
Jun 15, 2025
Fern Isabel (Hoaster) Poorman, 96, of West Lebanon died peacefully on June 15, 2025. She was born in West Lebanon on July 3, 1928, the daughter of Frank and Sara Hoaster. As a child, she spent a great deal of time with her grandparents, John and Susanna Cramer. Fern (known to her grandchildren as "Mamma") was a graduate of Lebanon...
William A. Dissinger
Jun 9, 2025
William A. "Bill" Dissinger, 86, died on June 9, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of Sandra Leinthall Dissinger with whom he was married. In addition to Sandra he leaves a son Paul of Myerstown. Born in Lebanon on January 20, 1939, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Dorothy Dissinger. He had a brother Donald...
Michael L. Carpenter
Jun 8, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael L. "Mike" Carpenter, who left this world on June 8, 2025, at the age of 59. Michael was born on July 18, 1965, in Ephrata, PA, to the late Ernest and Doris (Imhof) Carpenter, and spent his latter years residing in Lebanon, PA. Michael was a devoted family...
John H. Kesckes
Jun 3, 2025
John H. Kesckes, 83, passed away on June 3, 2025, in Lebanon, PA. John Kesckes was born on October 1, 1941 in South River, NJ, to John and Virginia Kesckes. After John graduated from high school, he began his long career as a Refrigeration Engineer. He remained loyal to his employer, Bristol Myers Squibb, for many years. His faithfulness was...
E. Claire Earle
Jun 3, 2025
Edna "Claire" Earle, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at the age of 93 at Cornwall Manor. Born on January 30, 1932, in Abington, PA, to the late Francis and Edna (Fritz) Biddle, Claire was a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania, having made Lebanon her home for many years. She is survived by her...
John C. Morrow
May 30, 2025
John C. Morrow, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, at the age of 81 in Lebanon, PA. Born on May 6, 1944, to the late Carl and Edna (Behney) Morrow, John lived a full life, marked by his passionate interests and commitment to family. John dedicated his career in the printing industry for...