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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Martha Black
Sep 26, 2021
Martha “Jane” Black,93, of Columbia, Maryland, surrounded by her loving family died on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Gilchrist Hospice Center, Columbia, Maryland. She was born on October 17,1927 to the late Clarence F Carter and Beulah Carter née Holtz in Reading, Pennsylvania. She was a member of Eastgate United Methodist Church (formally Palm Harbor UMC) Palm Harbor, Florida. She was...
Edward Root, Jr.
Sep 24, 2021
Edward P. "Spark" Root, Jr., 54, of Fredericksburg, died on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, March 29, 1967 to Edward P. Root and the late Linda Root nee Stamm in Lebanon. He was a veteran of the Army in the Gulf War and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Edward was also...
Rand Lapp
Sep 21, 2021
Rand O. Lapp, 65, of Dillsburg, died on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born on Monday, June 18, 1956 to the late Donald E. Lapp and Rosemary C. Lapp nee Eckerd in Lancaster. He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church and later a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg and...
Judith Mays
Sep 19, 2021
Judith A. "Judy" Mays, 76, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was born on Sunday, October 29, 1944 to the late George W. Blumenauer and Anna Mae Blumenauer nee Doelle in Roxborough, PA. She worked at Weis, Zweiers and Mussers. Judy also enjoyed playing bingo. Surviving are sisters Phyllis Pacelli and Linda Prager. Services will be...
Donald Tobias
Sep 18, 2021
Mr. Donald Tobias, 67, of Lebanon, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on October 19, 1953 to the late Stanford Tobias and Edith Tobias nee Snader in Lebanon, PA. He worked as maintenance technician at Triangle for many years. In his free time he enjoyed bowling, hunting, golfing and going to the...
Phyllis Buffenmeyer
Sep 13, 2021
Mrs. Phyllis Buffenmeyer, 90, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Cedar Haven. She was born Tuesday, June 2, 1931 to the late Lloyd Palm and Ruth Palm nee Smith in Akron, PA. Phyllis spent her working career as a secretary for Dutch Valley. She was a member of South Lebanon Community Church and was...
Loretta Sudbury
Aug 30, 2021
Loretta Lou Sudbury, 62, of Cleona, passed away peacefully on Monday August 30, 2021. Born in Indianapolis, IN on November 12, 1958 she was the daughter of the late Raymond L. Malchow and late Joyce E. Malchow Gallier nee Denton. Also know as Lou, she was the loving wife of Donald R. Sudbury with whom she shared 43 years...
Geraldine Mease
Aug 30, 2021
Geraldine E. "Geri" Mease, 91, of San Diego, California, died on Monday, August 30, 2021. She was born on Saturday, January 4, 1930 to the late Clarence Norman Mease and Sarah F. Mease nee Gensermer. She was a Girl scout leader, enjoyed watching football, baseball, especially the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox and golf. Geri also liked bird watching...
Earl McAllister, Jr.
Aug 29, 2021
Earl R. McAllister, Jr., 72, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Cedar Haven. He was born on Sunday, February 6, 1949 to the late Earl R. McAllister, Sr. and Martha McAllister nee Reigle in Lebanon. He was attended UM Church of the Good Shepherd and worked at Weis Markets. Earl enjoyed fishing, hiking at Middlecreek and vacationing...
Susan Woelfling
Aug 26, 2021
Susan L. Woelfling, 66, of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday August 26, 2021 peacefully at home. Born December 11, 1954 she was the daughter of the late Russell Schell and Jacqueline Schell nee Bomberger. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1972 as valedictorian of her class and then entered the work force. She then began working in health...
Edward Lockhart
Aug 25, 2021
Edward C. Lockhart, 87, of Lebanon, PA arrived safe in the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on August 25, 2021. He was born December 27, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA. He is the son of the late Renton Myers and Grayce (Bowen) Lockhart. He was raised by his step father Gerald Lockhart. Ed was the loving husband of Theresa...
Marnetta Snyder
Aug 18, 2021
Marnetta J. Snyder, 94, of StoneRidge Poplar Run, Myerstown, PA passed away on August 18, 2021. She was born on September 11, 1926, a daughter of late Benjamin F. Beck and Minnie (Weitkamp) Beck. She was very close to her stepmother, the late Helen (Bender) Beck. Marnetta was the wife of the late Russell C. Snyder, who passed away...
Arlene Walters
Aug 14, 2021
Arlene L. Walters, 92, of Palmyra, died on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Londonderry Village. She was born on Wednesday, May 8, 1929 to the late Galen Light and Annie Light nee Rank in Lebanon. She was a member of Zion of Iona United Methodist. and worked as a seamstress at Milsan Mills and other sewing factories. Arlene was a high...
Ethel Traeger
Aug 14, 2021
Ethel G. Traeger, 87, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at her home. She was born on Wednesday, June 6, 1934 to the late Walter Raihl and Maude Raihl nee Behmer in Lancaster. Surviving are son Stephen R. Weaver and spouse Linda; grandchildren David Weaver and Anna Weaver. She was preceded in death by husband John W. Traeger;...
Catherine Place
Aug 5, 2021
Catherine A. "Cathy" Place, 66, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, November 16, 1954 to the late Paul Sirriannia and Michaeline Sirriannia (Miele) in Lebanon. She enjoyed watching horror movies and Perry Mason shows. Surviving are daughters Kelly Ray and Sherri Hopple; 4 grandchildren; brother John Sirriannia; sister Elizabeth...
Myra Potestivo
Aug 5, 2021
Myra A. Potestivo, 87, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at her home. She was born on Wednesday, January 24, 1934 to the late Joseph Koller and Ellen Koller in Brooklyn, NY. She worked as an executive secretary and was an avid reader. Surviving are children Joe E. Potestivo and spouse Susan, Joanne Potestivo; 4 grandchildren; 3 great...
Norma Keyser
Aug 1, 2021
Norma D. Keyser was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She left this world at the age 91 on Sunday, August 1, 2021 in the loving home of her son Eugene. She was born Thursday, October 3, 1929 in Backus, WV to the late Link Berry and Esta Berry. After graduating high school, Norma chased her dreams to...
Joan Hassel
Aug 1, 2021
Joan M. Hassel, 81, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home. She was born on Monday, December 18, 1939 to Howard Berry and Pauline Berry nee Davidson in Syracuse, NY. She was married to her husband for 24 years and enjoyed walking. Surviving are husband Ronald F. Hassel; close friends Neil Patel, Harry Patel, Okima...
Jay Kneasel
Jul 31, 2021
Jay H. Kneasel, 86, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at StoneRidge Towne Center. He was born on Tuesday, January 1, 1935 to the late Sterling Kneasel and Ada Kneasel nee Shirk in Lebanon. He was a member of Zoar Lutheran Church and was a veteran of the Army. He worked at Cleaver-brooks and was a school bus driver for...
Betty Knapp
Jul 31, 2021
Betty E. Knapp, 72, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at The Gardens at Stevens. She was born on Thursday, October 21, 1948 to the late Wayne Singer and Alberta Singer nee West in Dover, DE. She worked as a custodian at Cedar Crest High School and enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, baking, sewing and spending time with her family....
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