Obituaries
Yvonne K. Bennett
Jul 31, 2023
In loving memory of Yvonne K. Bennett. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on July 31st, 2023. She was born December 14, 1957 in Lebanon, PA. She was proceeded in death by her husband Gary Bennett, Sr. Surviving are family members: children Gary Bennett, Jr., and Ashley; granddaughter Lina; sisters Barbara, Charlotte, Mary and Sheila. She...
Fern M. Sanders
Jul 31, 2023
Fern M. Sanders, also known affectionately as Fernie, passed away on July 31, 2023, at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital. Born on October 24, 1930, in North Annville Twp., Fern was a beloved seamstress and touched the lives of many with her skillful craftsmanship and warm personality.Fern had a passion for sewing that spanned several decades. Her dedication to her craft...
Carl W. Heagy
Jul 30, 2023
Carl W. Heagy, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at York Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Monday, November 8, 1948 to the late Harry J. Heagy and Geraldine E. Heagy nee Gassert in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He was a former Sergeant in the Army who served three tours in Vietnam before his honorable discharge...
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....
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