Recent Lebanon County, PA Obituaries
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 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 County, 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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Shari L. Zimmerman
Jul 27, 2023
Sharene (Shari) L. Zimmerman nee Swab went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg at the age of 77. She was born on Thursday, September 27, 1945 to the late William B. Swab and Betty L. Swab nee Markley in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Growing up in Foot of...
Judy D. Cottingham
Jul 21, 2023
Judy Darlene Cottingham, 79, of Cornwall, died Friday, 21 July 2023, at Juniper Village in hospice care. She was born 27 December 1943 in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Henry F. and Helen M. (Kelley) Holzrichter. While her daddy was serving overseas for the United States Navy, Judy was born a few weeks early in a raging snowstorm. Judy was expected...
Stella J. Fies
Jul 21, 2023
Stella J. Fies, has passed away at the Lebanon Valley Home in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. She was surrounded by her caring family and dedicated medical professionals. Stella was born on May 24, 1930, in Lawn, PA, to William and Susan Bricker nee Jacobs.Stella led a fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many. She dedicated her career to serving the students...
Robert C. "Bob" Blauch
Jul 20, 2023
Robert C. “Bob” Blauch, 83, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Cedar Haven Nursing Home in Lebanon. He was born on Tuesday, July 16, 1940 to the late William Blauch and Helen R. Blauch nee Whitman in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Bob was a good man who enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and also spending time with his...
Ruth A. Lutz
Jul 17, 2023
Ruth A. Lutz, 86, a beloved member of the Lebanon community, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023, at Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice House in Harrisburg. She was born on August 1, 1936, in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania to Adolph R. Lehr and Elsie E. Lehr Neischwender. Ruth spent her career as a Rural Mail Carrier, dedicating an impressive thirty...
Aida E. Ayala
Jul 11, 2023
Aida E. Ayala, 90, passed away at the Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Wednesday, March 15, 1933 to the late Pedro Gonzalez and Ramona Gonzalez Pabon in Ciales, Puerto Rico. Aida worked as a cafeteria worker in Puerto Rico before she relocated to Boston, Massachusetts and then...
Alice G. Thomsen
Jul 10, 2023
Alice G. Thomsen, 73, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital surrounded by her loving best friends. She was born on Wednesday, February 1, 1950 to the late Raymond E. Thomsen and Laura Annabel Thomsen nee Hollis in Union City, New Jersey. Alice obtained her Bachelor's of Science degree and worked as an...
Clark L. Sillik
Jul 7, 2023
Clark L. Sillik, 79, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at StoneRidge Towne Center in Myerstown, PA. He was born on September 20, 1943 to the late Allen Sillik and Anna Sillik nee Fields in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Clark was a great man who excelled in athletics and was inducted into the Lebanon High School Hall of fame. He also...
Florence M. Vituszynski
Jul 4, 2023
Florence M. Vituszynski, 103, went home to the Lord at StoneRidge Towne Center on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Friday, June 4, 1920 to the late William M. Althouse and Edna Althouse nee Hoover in Avon, Pennsylvania. Florence was a homemaker and dedicated her life to raising her treasured family. She was...
Gerald "Moose" "Skeeter" Esser
Jul 2, 2023
Gerald J. Esser, 89, of Lebanon passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on Wednesday, October 25, 1933 to the late Stewart Esser, Sr., and Florence T. Esser nee Foreman in Reading, Pennsylvania. Gerald served our country in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War...
John Henry Harvey
Jun 28, 2023
John Henry Harvey passed away on June 28, 2023, in his home in Lebanon, PA. John was born May 8, 1948, in Meshoppen, PA, to parents John Henry Harvey and Ella Elaine Mann Harvey. Raised in Lebanon, he signed up in the U.S. Army as soon as he graduated high school.
John served valiantly in Vietnam and Korea, earning...
Claude W. Keyser, Jr.
Jun 21, 2023
Claude W. Keyser, Jr., 94, went home to be with his Lord on June 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Middletown, PA, the son of the late Claude and Vara DeHart Keyser. Claude was raised in Middletown, graduating from Middletown High School in 1947. He had a long outstanding career with Metropolitan Edison spanning over...
Billie Sue Smith
Jun 20, 2023
Billie Sue Connell Smith, 82, peacefully died in her sleep on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was aresident of Lebanon, PA, for over 50 years. She was predeceased by her parents Dan WilliamConnell and Mildred McAllister Connell and her son, Dennis Reider. Billie Sue is survived by herdaughter Debbie Sue Meck (Tim), her brother Dan Grover Connell (Mary), grandchildren JoelMeck,...
Darlene Marion Mies
Jun 19, 2023
Darlene Marion Mies, 72 of Clearfield, Kentucky passed away Monday morning, June 19, 2023 at her home in Clearfield after an illness of several weeks.
She was a native of Pennsylvania, born May 17, 1951.
She enjoyed volunteering, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Roberts of Clearfield; children George Mies, Dorcas...
Beatrice Weaver Metcalf
Jun 19, 2023
Beatrice Weaver Metcalf was born August 7,1923 in Beartown Pennsylvania to Benjamin and Elsie Weaver.Beatrice grew up on a farm in a close, loving family surrounded by eight brothers and sisters. The family remainedclose throughout their lives, each sibling marrying and rearing families of their own. Beatrice received her mastersdegree in Christian education from Wheaton College in Illinois. There she...
Beatrice E. Kreider
Jun 16, 2023
Beatrice E. Kreider, affectionately known as Bea, passed away on June 16th, 2023 at Wyomissing Heath & Rehab. She was born on May 30th, 1927 in Avon, PA to Owen Muth and Miriam Muth nee Hains.Bea attended Thompson Business College and later worked as a secretary at Penn State University. But that was just the beginning of her accomplishments. She...
Barbara A. Long
Jun 11, 2023
Barbara A Long, 92, of Lebanon passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1930 to the late Adam H Wolfe and Marguerite Wolfe nee Yocum in Lebanon. Barbara worked for Sterling Drug until her retirement. She also received a BS in business management from Lebanon Valley College. Her favorite hobbies were baking and gardening....
Harold F. Sattesahn
Jun 8, 2023
Harold F. Sattesahn, age 81, was born on April 6th, 1942 in Lebanon, PA to Charles Sattesahn and Margaret Sattesahn nee Lerch. Harold passed away on June 8th, 2023 at the VA Medical Center.Harold served in the Army during the Vietnam War. After his service, he worked for 34 years as a Mill Operator at Alcoa. He loved his work...
John William Goodison
Jun 8, 2023
John William Goodison, 76, of Schaefferstown, died on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the VA Medical Center.He was born on June 25, 1946 to the late John A. and Sara A. Goodison in Reading, PA. John graduated from Eastern Lebanon County High School in 1964 and York Junior College in York, PA. He also attended Penn State University. John enlisted in...
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