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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Dennis Heagy, Sr.
Jun 21, 2017
Dennis Paul "Oppy" Heagy, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Dennis was born in Lebanon to Harvey and Edith Heagy. Dennis, a 1967 graduate of Cedar Crest High School served in the United States Army as a Seargant in Vietnam. He loved his Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Phillies and all things baseball and fishing. Dennis...
Jeremiah Showers
Jun 19, 2017
Jeremiah L. Showers, 27, of York, died on Monday, June 19, 2017. He was born on Friday, December 08, 1989 to Bernard K. Showers, Jr. and Karen A. Showers nee Wright in Hershey. He was a member of Jonestown United Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are son Elijah L. Showers; brothers Bernard Showers, III spouse of Jamie,...
Catherine Moody
Jun 17, 2017
Catherine E. Moody, 92, of Annville, died on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Countryside Christian Community. She was born on Tuesday, March 10, 1925 to the late Nicholas Strangarity and Catherine Strangarity nee Greish in Lebanon. She was a member of Catholic Church of St. Cecilia. She was a member of the Lebanon County Historical Society. Catherine also enjoyed gardening and...
Kitty Zearfoss
Jun 11, 2017
Kitty V. Zearfoss, 91, of Northumberland, died on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Nottingham Village. She was born on Sunday, December 06, 1925 to the late Chester Pledger and Gladys Pledger nee Dell in Swanage, England. Kitty was looking forward to her great grandchild Fahy. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Surviving are children Susan M. spouse of Phillip Wise, Paul...
Linda Miller
Jun 10, 2017
Linda M. Miller, 67, of Lebanon, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at her home. She was born on Friday, February 03, 1950 to the late John E. Parks and Verna Parks nee Benton in Gary, Indiana. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Congregation Church and retired as a Postmaster. Linda loved...
Frances Bishop
Jun 6, 2017
Frances C. Bishop, 62, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, June 06, 2017 at her home. She was born on Monday, December 27, 1954 to the late Robert Green and Mary K. Green nee Wenner in Portsmouth, VA. She enjoyed crafts, sewing and flowers. Surviving are husband Kenneth F. Bishop; sons Kenneth F. Bishop, Jr., Anthony Bishop, Lyle Bishop; grandchildren Mandi Bishop,...
Mary Fisher
May 24, 2017
Mary B. Fisher, 90, of Naples, FL, died on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Avow Hospice, Naples. She was born on Tuesday, August 31, 1926 to the late Lewis Bricker and Miriam Bricker nee Maulfair in Lebanon. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ and enjoyed sewing, cooking, puzzles, canasta and planning family parties and events. Mary loved...
Ernest Gensemer
May 18, 2017
Ernest E. "Ernie" Gensemer, 94, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, February 06, 1923 to the late Walter F. Gensemer and Eva M. Gensemer nee Bunderman in Lebanon. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and worked as a Post Carrier for 20 years. Ernie was a veteran of...
Linda Hoke
May 16, 2017
Linda D. Hoke, 70, of Newmanstown, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Manor Care. She was born on Sunday, October 27, 1946 to the late Ralph Dreas and Betty Layser in Richland. She was involved with the Womelsdorf Ladies Auxiliary. Linda enjoyed adult coloring books, pinochle and cats. Surviving are brother Terry Layser, Myerstown; sisters Gloria spouse of George...
Harry Myrick, Sr.
May 13, 2017
Harry E. Myrick, Sr., 85, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Elmcroft Senior Living. He was born on Thursday, July 23, 1931 to the late George E. Myrick and Leona B. Myrick nee Rhoads in Reading. He attended Faith Baptist Church and was a house parent for Milton Hershey School. He was a veteran of the Navy in...
Randall Rittle
May 7, 2017
Randall W. "Randy" Rittle, 76, of Annville, died on Sunday, May 07, 2017 at Countryside Christian Community. He was born on Wednesday, February 12, 1941 to the late Warren B. Rittle and Mabel C. Rittle nee Wikel in Lebanon. He was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ and was a veteran of the Air Force in Vietnam. Randy...
Herman Hitz, Jr.
May 5, 2017
Herman H. Hitz, Jr., 90, of Lebanon, died on Friday, May 05, 2017 at Cedar Haven. He was born on Wednesday, January 12, 1927 to the late Herman H. Hitz, Sr. and Jennie Hitz nee Rupp in Jonestown. He was a member of Living Waters Chapel and worked as a payroll clerk for Bethlehem Steel. Herman was a veteran of the...
Marie Matarazzi
Apr 30, 2017
Marie K. "Sissy" Matarazzi, 66, of Jonestown, died on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Monday, June 19, 1950 to the late John Matarazzi and Beverly Matarazzi nee Dotter in Lebanon. She was a member of Catholic Church of St. Cecilia. She enjoyed bingo, yard sales, flea markets and spending time with her...
Elizabeth Fields
Apr 29, 2017
Elizabeth C. "Betty" Fields, 94, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Cedar Haven. She was born on Monday, February 05, 1923 to the late Joseph Conner and Grace Conner nee Roth in Lebanon. She was a member of St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked as a sewing machine operator. Betty enjoyed playing bingo. Surviving are son Floyd...
Kathryn Lutz
Apr 27, 2017
Kathryn M. "Kitty" Lutz, 94, of Annville, died on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Friday, April 28, 1922 to the late Frank A. Sherman and Shirley E. Sherman nee Showalter in Myerstown. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked as a Line Packager for Sterling Drug for 20 years...
E. Mehaffey
Apr 27, 2017
E. Gertrude Mehaffey, 84, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Monday, January 16, 1933 to the late Leroy Kirst and Florence Kirst nee Heim in Lebanon. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Surviving are children Martin L. Mehaffey, Judy Mehaffey, James Mehaffey, Jody Dewald, Steve P. Mehaffey, Joan French;...
Michael Paige
Apr 26, 2017
Michael E. "Mickey" Paige, 63, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Sunday, May 03, 1953 to the late Robert Paige and Irene Bagley nee Seekins in Belfast, ME. He was a veteran of the Army in Vietnam and enjoyed fishing and cooking. Surviving are children Michele Murray, Manheim, Kimberly Gettler,...
Martin Smith, Jr.
Apr 26, 2017
Martin L. "Marty" Smith, Jr., 83, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Cedar Haven. He was born on Friday, September 15, 1933 to the late Martin L. Smith, Sr. and Ella Mae Smith nee Aungst in Lebanon. He attended Faith Baptist Church and worked in various jobs with Ford Motor Company for 34 years. He was a veteran...
Kathryn Edwards
Apr 24, 2017
Kathryn F. Edwards, 91, of Lebanon, died on Monday, April 24, 2017 at her home. She was born on Tuesday, February 23, 1926 in Bethel Twp. to the late Harvey Smith and Katie Smith nee Tobias in Lebanon. She was a faithful member of Covenant United Methodist Church and was a homemaker who raised five children. Kathryn enjoyed reading, birdwatching and...
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