Obituaries

Marshall C. Mihalek

Marshall C. Mihalek

Feb 4, 2024

Marshall C. "Mike" Mihalek, 85, passed away on February 4, 2024, in his home. He was born on June 6, 1938 to the late Charles Mihalek and Ann Mihalek (Dohner). Marshall is survived by daughter Kathryn Mihalek of South Pasadena, FL, brother Charles Mihalek; sisters Margarette Silva and Reda Mihalek; sister-in-laws Rose Marie Yandoskie and husband Richard and Mary Lou;...

Sandra M. Trostle

Sandra M. Trostle

Feb 2, 2024

Sandra M. Trostle, 82, passed away on February 2, 2024, in Cedar Haven. She was born on August 6, 1941 to the late Virginia Ensminger. Sandra is survived by sons Greg, Tim, Anthony, George; daughter Jessica; grandson Josh. She is preceded in death by husband Karl G. Trostle. Services will be at the convenience of the family.

Ruth A. Pierce

Ruth A. Pierce

Jan 30, 2024

Ruth Anna Pierce, 89, passed away at the Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 8th, 1934 to the late Oscar Conrad and Anna Katherine Ryland Conrad in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Ruth graduated from Lebanon High School in 1952 and shortly after married the love of her life, Frederick S....

Mildred Elizabeth Steckbeck

Mildred Elizabeth Steckbeck

Jan 28, 2024

Mildred Elizabeth "Dollie" Steckbeck, 88, went to join her Lord and savior on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 10:17 p.m. at Cedar Haven Nursing Home in Lebanon, Pa. Millie was born in Lebanon on Aug. 15, 1935 to the late Elizabeth (LeGay) Beck and Boyd H. Beck, Sr. She attended Lebanon High School and graduated in 1953. Millie will be remembered...

Ernest D. Wike

Ernest D. Wike

Jan 20, 2024

Ernest D. Wike, 76, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He was born on Wednesday, January 29, 1947 to the late Robert Wike and Eva Fox Wike in Lebanon. Ernest was an amazing father and a hard worker; he worked as a cutter at a shoe factory until his retirement. After he retired Ernest liked to...

Trista Leigh Bortz

Trista Leigh Bortz

Jan 19, 2024

Trista passed away Friday January 19th 2024 in Lebanon, PA at the age of 46. She was an amazing wife mother and friend. Her nurturing spirit, positive energy and caring nature was evident to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She worked at Good Samaritan Hospital for 25 years as a nursing assistant, cardiovascular tech, and administrative secretary....

Thomas D. Downs

Thomas D. Downs

Jan 19, 2024



Thomas Dallas Downs, Jr., 72, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 19, 2024 in North Cornwall Township, Pennsylvania. He was born on Friday, September 21, 1951 to Thomas D. Downs, Sr., and the late Virginia A. Grote Downs in Denton County, Texas. Thomas was a true patriot and served our country in the 75th Airborne Ranger Battalion, K...

Carolyn M. Ghee

Carolyn M. Ghee

Jan 16, 2024

Carolyn M. "Kurlin" Ghee, a cherished mother, dedicated friend, and esteemed member of the community, peacefully passed away on January 16, 2024, at her residence in Lebanon, PA. She was born on November 28, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY to loving parents James E. Ghee and Lelia Ghee (Warren). Carolyn was a radiant soul who touched the hearts of all who...

Richard Russel Long

Richard Russel Long

Jan 16, 2024

Richard Russel Long, 93, of Lebanon PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in his daughter's home, Chester Springs, PA. He was born on September 16, 1930 to the late Russel Long and Caroline Long nee Nagle in Myerstown, PA. Richard graduated from Myerstown High School and attended Temple University. He served 4 years in the United States Navy...

William G. Mills

William G. Mills

Jan 15, 2024

William G. Mills, 79, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the Reading Hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania. He was born on Tuesday, May 16, 1944 to the late James A. Mills and Laura "Betty" Dickert Mills in Hackensack, New Jersey. He was raised in Long Island, New York. William served our country during the Vietnam War and was honorably...

Jorge Ramos Colon

Jorge Ramos Colon

Jan 11, 2024

The Day God took you home.

In tears we saw you sinking, and watched you pass away. Our hearts were almost broken, we wanted you to stay.

But when we saw you sleeping, so peaceful, free from pain. How could we wish you back with us to suffer that again.

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone....

Edith M. Kreiser

Edith M. Kreiser

Jan 7, 2024

Edith M. "Edie" Kreiser, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, at the age of 97 at Lebanon Valley Home, Annville. She was born on April 2, 1926, in Lebanon, PA, to the late David and Minerva Bashore (Iceman).

Edith, a devoted homemaker, dedicated her life to creating a loving family and nurturing a warm and welcoming home. Her...

David L. Wagner

David L. Wagner

Jan 3, 2024

David "Dave" Wagner passed away at home peacefully in his favorite recliner on January 3, 2024.

He was born on January 31, 1946 in Lebanon, Pa to the late Elsie Irene Sholley nee Wagner and late Thomas James Albert Jr.

He was a proud veteran and a huge Elvis Presley fan. Anyone who walked into the house could clearly see...

Steward "Pete" A. Wire, Sr.

Steward "Pete" A. Wire, Sr.

Dec 29, 2023

Steward “Pete” A. Wire, Sr., 72, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 in Lebanon, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Saturday, September 1, 1951 to the late Stewart Wire and Viola Holtry in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. After graduating High School, Pete enlisted in the United States Air Force and served our country for 20 years before retiring....

Roger S. Adams, Sr.

Roger S. Adams, Sr.

Dec 28, 2023

Roger S. "Roagie" Adams Sr., a loving husband and father passed away on December 28, 2023, at the age of 63. He was born on August 21, 1960, in Liberty, GA, to his parents Dennis S. Adams and Anneliese V. Adams (Hoffman).

Roger was a dedicated craftsman who spent many years working in the construction industry as a carpenter. 

Outside...

Steven J. Hlavaty

Steven J. Hlavaty

Dec 26, 2023

Steven J. Hlavaty born on Tuesday, April 18, 1961 in Ohio, passed away on Tuesday December 26, 2023 in York, Pennsylvania. He was a devoted father to his only daughter, Amber, and took great pride in passing down his love of tinkering and problem solving. Steven was a kind and compassionate person with a penchant for bad jokes that could...

Terry A. Ristenbatt

Terry A. Ristenbatt

Dec 23, 2023

Terry A. Ristenbatt, 69, passed away on December 23, 2023 at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital. 

Terry was born in Lebanon to John H. Ristenbatt and Viola H. Ristenbatt (Miller) on March 10, 1954. He was a graduate of Lebanon High School in 1972 and later was an entrepreneur with a glass etching service called The Sand Master's Glass Etching. Terry...

John D. Witmeyer, Jr.

John D. Witmeyer, Jr.

Dec 23, 2023

John D. "Johnny" Witmeyer, Jr., 67, passed away on December 23, 2023 at Cedar Haven. 

John was born in Lebanon to John D. Witmeyer, Sr. and Pauline Witmeyer (Christman) on February 26, 1956. He enjoyed watching the Eagles, going to church and working at Quest in his younger years. 

John has siblings Ellen Lutz and spouse Ron, Brenda Painter, Susan...

Evelyn F. "Evie" Eisenhauer

Evelyn F. "Evie" Eisenhauer

Dec 21, 2023

Evelyn "Evie" Faye (Schwenk) Eisenhauer, 96, entered eternal rest December 21, 2023, at Stoneridge Town Centre in Myerstown, PA She was divorced from her first husband John C. White and was widowed from her second husband, William Eisenhauer. Born May 31, 1927, on a small farm in Annville to the late Ammon and Anna Schwenk she was the oldest of...

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