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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Earla Strause
Jun 3, 2016
Earla S. Strause, 84, of Lebanon, died on Friday, June 03, 2016 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Wednesday, January 06, 1932 to the late Benjamin Gerhart and Ada Gerhart nee Hollinger in Lebanon. She was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a loving mother who enjoyed being with her friends and family. Earla...
Scott Evans
Jun 3, 2016
Scott B. "Scottie" Evans, 56, of Lebanon, died on Friday, June 03, 2016 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Thursday, May 26, 1960 to the late Dorothy M. Evans nee Strohm in Lebanon. He was a member of the Orioles Club for 15+ years. Surviving are step children Tracy Beard, Steph Beard, Allison Beard; sister June spouse...
Lee Stein
May 28, 2016
Lee D. Stein, 86, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 28, 2016. He was born on Sunday, December 01, 1929 to the late William C. Stein and Ida B. Stein nee Kline in BethelTownship, PA. He was married to Ruth F. Stein nee Kunkleon January 21, 1950 and was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. Lee...
Nina Smith
May 28, 2016
Nina J. Smith, 90, formerly of Rexmont, died on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Friday, August 14, 1925 to the late Emmanuel Brommer and Ethel Lynn Brommer nee Putnam in Wichita, KS. She was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church. She worked at Indiantown Gap, a manager for Good Samaritan Hospital and was...
Barbara Barlett
May 24, 2016
Barbara S. "Betty" Barlett, 92, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Cedar Haven. She was born on Sunday, November 25, 1923 to the late Antonio Sommer and Eva Sommer nee Shummer in Yugoslavia. She was a member of Catholic Church of St. Cecilia. Betty enjoyed sewing, crafts, baking and cooking. Surviving are son Robert A. Barlett and girlfriend...
Scott Balthaser
May 18, 2016
Scott Balthaser, 55, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in his residence following a three- year battle with cancer. He was born in West Reading on June 22, 1960. He was the son of Robert G. and Gerda H. Balthaser of Lebanon. Scott kept his sense of humor and upbeat attitude throughout his long ordeal. He was a member of Hill...
Carl Sweinhart
May 17, 2016
Carl H. Sweinhart, 75, of Annville, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Countryside Christian Community. He was born on Sunday, April 13, 1941 to the late Calvin R. Sweinhart and Beulah B. Sweinhart nee Knerr in Quakertown. He was a member of Assembly of God, Palmyra. He worked as a truck driver and Waste Management. Carl enjoyed cooking, baking,...
Mae Peffley
May 10, 2016
Mae Louise Peffley, 78, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at her home. She was born on Thursday, June 24, 1937 to the late Robert H. Greeley and Ruth E. Greeley nee Kilmoyer in Lebanon. She was a member of Avon Zion United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Lebanon High School in 1955 and worked for...
Mary Beard
May 10, 2016
Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Beard, 90, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Cedar Haven. She was born on Wednesday, August 19, 1925 to the late Allen F. Beard, Sr. and Elma J. Beard nee Fischer in Lebanon. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ and worked at Bell Atlantic. Mary Lou enjoyed crossword...
Gloria Koehler
May 9, 2016
Gloria A. Koehler, 83, of Lebanon, died on Monday, May 09, 2016 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Saturday, January 07, 1933 to the late Anthony E. Aslan and Nora Aslan nee Raber in Lebanon. She was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church and worked as the Deputy of Register of Wills. She was a 1950 graduate...
Grace Labe
May 7, 2016
Grace V. Labe, 88, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, May 07, 2016 at Cedar Haven. She was born on Saturday, May 05, 1928 to the late Frank A. Sherman and Shirley Sherman nee Showvaker in Myerstown. Grace was a retired silkworker for Keystone Weaving and enjoyed reading and traveling on cruises. Surviving are sister Catherine Lutz; several nieces and nephews....
Shaine Whitman
May 7, 2016
Shaine R. Whitman, 28, of Palmyra, died on Saturday, May 07, 2016. He was born on Friday, May 06, 1988 in Harrisburg. He was a member of St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked as a machinist. He was a great artist who loved his family. Shaine enjoyed mopeds, jet skis and the beach. Surviving are wife Casey A. Whitman...
Richard Bucks
May 2, 2016
Richard E. "Dick" Bucks, 74, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Monday, May 02, 2016 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, April 28, 1942 and was raised by his aunt Emma Mills and uncle Lee Mills, Sr., in Lebanon. He was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church and retired...
Dorothy Stout
Apr 27, 2016
Dorothy R. "Dot" Stout, 85, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at her home. She was born on Monday, December 22, 1930 to the late George Peters and Ruth Peters nee Frazier in Lebanon. She enjoyed music and gardening. Dot owned Dot & Joe's Restaurant for 10 years in Lebanon. She was a loving and happy mother. Surviving...
Robert Basselgia
Apr 26, 2016
Robert Charles Basselgia, 75, passed peacefully at his home in Lebanon, Pennsylvania and woke up in the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Robert was born on January 31, 1941 to the late William Basselgia and Geraldine Weik Basselgia. Robert was a proud veteran of the United States Navy where he served with distinction as...
Betty Spang
Apr 24, 2016
Betty J. "Betz" Spang, 67, of Sadsburyville, died on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Jefferson Neuroscience Hospital, Philadelphia. She was born on Wednesday, April 20, 1949 to the late Clifford M. "Mel" McQuate and Ruth McQuate nee Swartz in Heidelberg Twp., PA. She graduated from Elco in 1966 and enjoyed cross stich and bowling. Betz was a server at Bob Evans...
Petra Olan
Apr 20, 2016
Petra C. Olan, 88, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Monday, February 27, 1928 to the late Regino Colon and Rita Torres in Ponce, PR. She enjoyed dancing, music especially Elvis Presley and soap operas. She liked wrestling with her favorite wrestler being Chief Jay Strongbow. Petra was a loving...
Edward Troain, Sr.
Apr 9, 2016
Edward F. Troain, Sr., 79, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, April 09, 2016 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, March 31, 1937 to the late Ostin Troain and Ruth Troain nee Dupple in Lebanon. He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Edward passed on the 32nd anniversary of his granddaughter's death. He...
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