Recent Lebanon, PA Obituaries & Death Notices
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 in Lebanon, PA 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, 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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Recent Lebanon, PA On-line Obituaries
John Yocklovich
Oct 12, 2017
John Frank Yocklovich, 65 of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Lebanon.
John was born on Friday, January 4, 1952 to the late Jack Yocklovich and Evelyn Yocklovich nee Plasterer in Rhode Island.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Angie, Jenna and Channon; 3 grandchildren, Charlotte, Emma, and Eliza; former wife Cheri;...
Elizabeth Keller
Oct 6, 2017
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Keller, 93, of Lebanon, died on Friday, October 06, 2017 at Manor Care. She was born on Thursday, November 29, 1923 to the late George Snyder and Dorothy Snyder nee Crowe in Lebanon. Surviving are nephew Joseph G. Frances, Jr.; niece Barbara J. Jackson; cousins. She was preceded in death by husband Edmund R. Keller; 2 brothers and...
Samuel Zearfoss
Oct 5, 2017
Samuel E. "Sam" Zearfoss, 73, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, October 05, 2017 at his home. He was born on Wednesday, August 23, 1944 to the late Raymond E. Zearfoss and Mary E. Zearfoss nee Lafferty in Lebanon. He retired as a welder at Quaker Alloy. Sam enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting, westerns and trucks. Surviving are children Kim M....
Florence Firestone
Oct 3, 2017
Florence V. Firestone, 92, of Myerstown, died on Tuesday, October 03, 2017 at StoneRidge Town Center. She was born on Sunday, August 23, 1925 to the late Harry Long and Mabel Long nee Schrum in Lebanon. She was a member of First Evangelical Congregational Church and retired as a garment worker. Florence had worked 25 years for Susan Garment Company, 25...
Sandra Wood
Sep 30, 2017
Sandra C. "Sandy" Wood, 73, of Myerstown, died on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at StoneRidge Town Center. She was born on Wednesday, July 26, 1944 to the late John O. Oberholtzer and H. Virginia Powers nee Borgner in Lebanon. She was an avid member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and worked as a legal secretary. Surviving are husband Charles J....
Gary Ross
Sep 28, 2017
Gary E. Ross, 76, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at VA Medical Center. He was born on Tuesday, June 03, 1941 to the late John Ross and Agnes Mulholland in Reading. He was a member of St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church and retired as a security guard for Manheim Auto Auction. He was a veteran of the Army in...
Ronald Copenhaver
Sep 27, 2017
Ronald J. "Cuppy" Copenhaver, Sr., 69, of Jonestown, died on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at his home. He was born on Wednesday, May 19, 1948 to the late Chester Copenhaver and Mae Copenhaver in Lebanon. He enjoyed woodworking in his shop, hunting and loved his construction job. Surviving are wife Beverly L. Copenhaver nee Hass; children Ronald J. Jr., spouse...
Travis Leiss
Sep 26, 2017
Travis J. "Pudgie" Leiss, 32, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He was born on Sunday, December 09, 1984 in Hershey. He enjoyed working on cars. Surviving are parents Gary Hitz and Robin J. Hitz nee Speraw; Grandmother Anna Hitz; brothers Cody Leiss and K.C. Leiss; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 07, 2017...
Lewis Follett
Sep 26, 2017
Lewis M. "Lew" Follett, 97, of Annville, died on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Lebanon Valley Home. He was born on Sunday, June 27, 1920 to the late Fancher Follett and Florence Miller nee Wiggins in Oswego, NY. He grew up in Utica, NY and served in WWII in the US Navy (Lt.) in the Pacific. Lewis was a...
Catharine Horst
Sep 16, 2017
Catharine R. "Sis" Horst, 85, of Myerstown, died on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at StoneRidge Town Center. She was born on Sunday, February 07, 1932 to the late William H. Smith and Ruth E. Smith nee Snoke in Lebanon. She was a member of First Evangelical Congregational Church and was in the co-workers Sunday School class for 50+ years, taught bible...
Lorraine Rhoades
Sep 11, 2017
Lorraine G. Rhoades, 78, of Lebanon, died on Monday, September 11, 2017 at The Gardens at Palmyra Nursing Home. She was born on Saturday, October 15, 1938 to the late Harold K. Gordon and Esther May Gordon in Campbelltown. Surviving are husband Russell C. Rhoades, Sr.; children Robin spouse of Edward, Cynthia, Sue, Margaret, Russell C. Jr., spouse of Cheryl; several...
Nancy Hiestand
Sep 4, 2017
Nancy L. Hiestand, 79, of Kunkletown, died on Monday, September 04, 2017 at Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital. She was born on Wednesday, July 06, 1938 to the late Willis Brown and Hilda Brown nee Gingrich in Lebanon. Surviving are husband Raymond G. Hiestand; children Toni M. Morris, Raymond G. Hiestand, Jr., LtCol Howard G. Hiestand USAR; grandchildren Christopher Hiestand, Derrick...
Betty White
Sep 2, 2017
Betty J. White, 93, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, September 02, 2017 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Wednesday, June 25, 1924 to the late Roy Condran and Gertrude Condran nee Eberly in Lebanon. She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ. Betty enjoyed gardening, reading, puzzles and spending time with her family. Surviving...
Roy Metz
Aug 29, 2017
Roy E. Metz, 88, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Thursday, December 06, 1928 to the late Theodore Metz and Alice Metz nee Todd in Easton, PA. He was a member of Stewartsville Lutheran Church and retired as a Civil Engineer. He was a veteran of the Army...
Sandra Gassert
Aug 25, 2017
Sandra A. "Sandy" Gassert, 74, of Lebanon, died on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Cedar Haven. She was born on Sunday, April 04, 1943 to the late Wayne Dubble and Dorothy Dubble nee Messner in Lebanon. She was a member of Myerstown Church of the Brethren and retired from Hershey Foods as a computer tech in 2000. Sandy loved her grandkids....
Wilbert Hivner
Aug 10, 2017
Wilbert R. "Ronnie" Hivner, 75, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Saturday, July 11, 1942 to the late Wilbert M. Hivner and Dorothy I. Hivner nee Keim in Lebanon. He was a veteran of the Army in the Vietnam War. Ronnie was a lifetime member of NRA and enjoyed hunting...
Glenn Hostetter
Aug 3, 2017
Glenn A. Hostetter, 85 of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at his home. He was born on Saturday, May 14, 1932 to the late Allen L. Hostetter and Martha M. Hostetter nee Fortna in North Annville. He was retired from Met-Ed, sang in the Hershey Community Chorus and in his church choir. Glenn also enjoyed going to his...
Woodrow Lutz
Jul 30, 2017
Woodrow W. "Woody" Lutz, 87 of Lebanon, died on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at The VA Medical Center in Lebanon.
He was born on Tuesday, May 6, 1930 to the late Isaac Lutz and Lydia Lutz nee Wolfe in Myerstown. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and fought in Korea. In his later years,...
Nancy Menzies
Jul 26, 2017
Nancy C. Menzies, 80, of Orrstown, died on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Orrstown Personal Care Home. She was born on Monday, May 10, 1937 to the late Broadus Carter and Winnifred Carter nee Waters in Gastonia, NC. She retired as a registered nurse and enjoyed sewing, reading and crafts. Surviving are daughters Margaret Menzies, Beverly spouse of Bob Barrick,...
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