Recent Lebanon, PA Obituaries & Death Notices

Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary in Lebanon, PA means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.


Below is a listing of all of our recent local Lebanon, PA obits and death notices. Both our current services and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.


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Recent Lebanon, PA On-line Obituaries

Robert L. Cowden

Robert L. Cowden

Aug 4, 2024

Robert L. Cowden, 93, of Mt. Zion, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Spang Crest in Lebanon. Robert was born on September 4, 1930 to the late Grover and Lillian (Garman) Cowden. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Myers Cowden and two brothers, Gene and James. Robert was retired from Bethlehem Steel after 35 years....

Lorraine L. Briscoe

Lorraine L. Briscoe

Jul 29, 2024

Lorraine L. Briscoe (Beck) of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024, at the age of 90. Born in Cornwall, Pennsylvania, on July 21, 1934, she was the daughter of Sgt. Raymond Conrad and Martha E. Beck. Lorraine was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, George A. Briscoe, Sr. She resided at Cedar...

Betty M. Kessler

Betty M. Kessler

Jul 29, 2024

Betty Mildred Rank Kessler (née Reed) passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 29, 2024, in Lebanon, PA, one day short of her 96th birthday. She was born on July 30, 1928 to the late Claude and Anna Reed in Reading, PA. Betty is survived by her children Samuel Rank, Claude(Lori) Rank, and Deloris Shepps. She was a loving Nanny...

Derek J. White

Derek J. White

Jul 24, 2024

Derek J. White of Lebanon, PA, passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 30. He was born on August 5, 1993, in Luzerne, PA to the late TaraAnn Fernandez. Derek was known for his love of the outdoors, with a passion for fishing, kayaking, and camping. He leaves behind cherished memories with his surviving relatives, including his...

Dr. Gerald A. Kehr

Dr. Gerald A. Kehr

Jul 24, 2024

Gerald Allen Kehr passed away on July 24, 2024. He was 77 years old and left his body behind after a long and difficult illness. Gerald was born on September 28, 1946 in Minnesota. At the time of his passing he lived in Lebanon, PA where he had lived for 2 years. 

Gerald lived in several different parts of the country...

Robert G. Balthaser

Robert G. Balthaser

Jul 24, 2024

Robert G. "Banjo Bob" Balthaser, 91, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at home in Lebanon. He was the husband of Gerda (Haas) Balthaser. Born in Windsor Twp., Berks county, he was the son of Robert M. and Verna V. (Rubright) Balthaser. A 1950 graduate of Perry High School, Shoemakersville, he enlisted in the US Air Force and served in...

Sidney Figueroa, Jr.

Sidney Figueroa, Jr.

Jul 23, 2024

Sidney Figueroa, Jr., 36, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, also known as Junito, sadly passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Junito was born on July 19, 1988 to Sidney Figueroa, Sr. and Evelyn Rosado in Cleveland, Ohio. Junito was predeceased by his father, Sidney Figueroa, Sr. and his grandmother and guardian, Aracelis Morales. Junito is survived by his only child Jeyden...

James D. Lasch

James D. Lasch

Jul 22, 2024

James D. "Jim" Lasch, a devoted father, grandfather, and respected member of the Lebanon community, has sadly passed away on July 22, 2024. Born in Lebanon, PA on October 24, 1946 to the late James R. Lasch and Arlene A. Lasch nee Washburn, Mr. Lasch led a fulfilling life before his passing at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon at...

Robert F. Lengle

Robert F. Lengle

Jul 19, 2024

Robert F. "Bob" Lengle, 96, of Lebanon, formerly of Tremont, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 in Cedar Haven. He was the husband of Joan I. (Seiger) Lengle, to whom he was married 67 years on September 15. Robert served in the Navy following his graduation from Tremont High School in 1946. He was later employed for over 25 years...

Elizabeth A. McGovern

Elizabeth A. McGovern

Jul 17, 2024

Elizabeth A. "Liz" McGovern, of Lebanon, PA, passed away on July 17, 2024, at the age of 53. She was born on November 26, 1970, in Lebanon, to Paul and Eleanor Kale. Elizabeth leaves behind her loving spouse, Francis J. "Frank" McGovern, her son Tony Bell and girlfriend Jillian Tervo; she was a cherished grandmother to Nora, Glenn, and Jimmy....

Mary Ellen Steiner

Mary Ellen Steiner

Jul 10, 2024

Mary Ellen Steiner (Klick) 75, passed away on July 10, 2024 in the home of her son, Timothy Horney and his wife Megan. Paul, her loving husband of six years, was by her side. She was born in Myerstown to the late Leon and Mary Jane (Garrett) Klick on December 1st, 1948. Mary enjoyed spending time with her husband, watching...

John H. Bowman

John H. Bowman

Jul 7, 2024

John H. Bowman, 77, passed away on July 7, 2024, at Lebanon Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lebanon, PA. John Bowman was born on September 17, 1946 in Lebanon, PA, to J. Herbert Bowman and Beatrice K. (Markley) Bowman. After John graduated from high school, John gave back to the local educational community by working as a school van...

Robert A. Bickel, Sr.

Robert A. Bickel, Sr.

Jun 30, 2024

Robert A. "Bob" Bickel, Sr., 94, passed away on June 30, 2024, in Cedar Haven. Robert was born on December 8, 1929 to the late George and Edna Bickel (Haag) in Rehrersburg, PA. He was a Veteran of the Navy during the Korean War on the USS Wisconsin. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, especially his flower garden. He also loved his...

Carole L. Mohn

Carole L. Mohn

Jun 26, 2024

Carole Lynne Rager Mohn, age 80, of 530 South Broad Street, Lebanon, PA, died on June 26, 2024 at Spang Crest Manor in Lebanon. Born in Lebanon on July 9, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John G. Rager and the late Mary L. Rhoads Rager, and the wife of the late Donald E. Mohn, to whom she...

Jimmy Vazquez

Jimmy Vazquez

Jun 23, 2024

Jimmy "Cheo" Vazquez, age 61, of Bronx, N.Y, passed away on June 23, 2024, at his home in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Jimmy was born on January 26, 1963, to Aurea LaPorte and Jose Vazquez in Bronx, NY. In his childhood, Jimmy spent time in Puerto Rico where he lived and was raised with close family. Jimmy went on to enlist in...

Larry B. Stelter

Larry B. Stelter

Jun 20, 2024

Larry B. Stelter, 78, passed away on June 20, 2024, in the VA Medical Center of Lebanon, PA. Larry Stelter was born on January 16, 1946 in Brenham, TX to the late Robert C. Stelter and Emma (Schroeder) Stelter. After his high school graduation, Larry went on to earn an apprenticeship as a tradesman before starting his long career as...

Geoffrey L. Sowers

Geoffrey L. Sowers

Jun 12, 2024

Geoffrey Lewis Sowers of Cornwall Manor was greeted by Jesus as he entered into eternity on June 12, 2024. He was born February 19, 1932, son of Marjory and Edwin U. Sowers, 2d in Lebanon. He attended Lebanon City schools except for five years at the Isabella (Midway) one-room school in North Cornwall Township, graduating from Lebanon High in 1949....

Geraldine K. Sechrist

Geraldine K. Sechrist

Jun 7, 2024

Geraldine K. "Gerry" Sechrist, 96, passed away on June 7, 2024, at Spang Crest Manor. Geraldine Sechrist was born on June 11, 1927 in West Reading, PA, to Harold Ebright and Mary Ebright (Carpenter). Gerry was a homemaker and was active in Rexmont Evangelical Congregational Church as a Sunday School teacher, Youth Leader and playing piano. Gerry was the unofficial church...

Susan J. Long

Susan J. Long

Jun 4, 2024

Susan J. "Susie" Long, age 80, of Lebanon, PA, passed away on June 4, 2024, peacefully at home. Born in Lebanon on October 30, 1943 to the late Howard Stalnecker and Jean Stalnecker (Granger). Susan was a devoted homemaker, and was known by many as "Mom". Susan enjoyed spending time driving through Ft. Indiantown Gap Cemetery looking for deer with...

Charles S. Agee, Sr.

Charles S. Agee, Sr.

Jun 4, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles S. Agee Sr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born on May 20, 1938, in Winchester, KY, Charles served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. He was known for his dedication to his work at Hershey Foods, Maguire, Klick Lewis and Van Winkle's Opera...

Christman’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to help families share obituaries and death notices throughout Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Our obituary listings serve families from Lebanon, Annville, Cleona, Cornwall, Myerstown, Jonestown, Fredericksburg, Palmyra, Richland, Schaefferstown, Mt. Gretna, Quentin, Newmanstown, Fort Indiantown Gap and surrounding Central Pennsylvania communities.


In addition to the online obituaries and memorial tributes available here on the Christman’s Funeral Home website, families may choose to publish an obituary or death notice in local and regional newspapers and online publications. Depending on the family’s wishes and the communities connected to their loved one, obituary notices may appear in the Lebanon Daily News, PennLive/The Patriot-News and other Central Pennsylvania newspapers and online obituary publications.


If you are searching for recent Lebanon County obituaries, Lebanon PA death notices, or obituaries for Annville, Cleona, Cornwall, Myerstown, Jonestown, Fredericksburg, Palmyra and surrounding communities, please browse our current and past obituary listings. Each obituary provides family and friends with an opportunity to remember a loved one, share condolences, view service information, send flowers and celebrate a life well lived.