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.

Please browse below or use our Obituary Search to find the obituary for your loved one and feel free to share with friends and family across your social media pages. We encourage all of our visitors to leave a message of condolence or share a memory within the memorial tribute site to help others with the remembrance process and show how the deceased positively impacted so many people during their lifetime. 

Helen M. Fetzer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

David D. Pfautz

David D. Pfautz

May 28, 2025

David D. "Dave" Pfautz, beloved husband, father, grandfather and veteran, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. He was 88 years old. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on December 5, 1936, to the late Earl and Reba (McCauley) Pfautz. Dave graduated from Middletown High School in 1955. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served...

Shirley Ann McKinney

Shirley Ann McKinney

May 17, 2025

Shirley Ann McKinney, 88, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, in Myerstown Nursing and Rehab. She was born on December 29, 1936, to the late Hiram and Beulah Brightbill (Eisenhauer) in Cleona, Pennsylvania. A cherished member of the South Lebanon Community Church, Shirley found joy in her faith and community involvement. She was also an avid outdoor enthusiast, enjoying...

Jason L. Lutz

Jason L. Lutz

May 15, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jason L. Lutz, age 44, who departed this world on May 15, 2025. Born on June 28, 1980, to Randy and Theresa Lutz in Lebanon, PA, Jason will be remembered for his love of cars, his passion for scrapping, his enjoyment of fireworks, and his talents in DJing. He lived life on...

Clarence E. Waltermyer

Clarence E. Waltermyer

May 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Clarence E. Waltermyer, who left us peacefully on May 3, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on September 18, 1933, to the late Paul Waltermyer and Ethel Mitchell (Miller) in Jonestown, PA, Clarence was a devoted entrepreneur in the construction industry and a proud veteran who served in...

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