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

Aaron White

Aaron White

Sep 18, 2016

Aaron E. White, 35, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Friday, April 24, 1981 to Howard White and Deborah nee Klezos in Hartford, CT.  He was a car enthusiast. Surviving are  wife Nicole E. White nee Goas; daughters Kaylin and Keli White; 3 sisters; 1 brother; 3 sister-in-laws; 2 brother-in-laws; mother-in-law...

Paul Lefever

Paul Lefever

Sep 18, 2016

Paul H. "Pop" Lefever, 76, of Palmyra, died on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at his home. He was born on Sunday, February 25, 1940 to the late John Z. Lefever and Carrie V. Lefever nee Sullivan in Lancaster. He worked as a produce manager for Verdelli Farms. Pop enjoyed working in his vegetable garden and old cars. Surviving are wife...

Charles Beard

Charles Beard

Sep 16, 2016

Charles S. "Bud" Beard, 73, of Lebanon, died on Friday, September 16, 2016 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, February 16, 1943 to the late James H. Beard and Emily Beard Gassert nee Keesey in Lebanon. He attended Kochenderfer's United Methodist Church. He worked as a Journeyman Electrician for I.B.E.W. Local #143 Harrisburg. Bud enjoyed reading,...

Severia Hinks

Severia Hinks

Sep 14, 2016

Severia "Sally" Hinks, 92, of Newmanstown, formerly of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at StoneRidge Retirement, Myerstown. She was born on Saturday, June 07, 1924 to the late Dominic Sabatino and Elizabeth Sabatino nee DiGiacomo in Hegins, PA. Surviving are sister Florence Rebuck; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband Alvin J. Hinks Sr.;...

Mary Ceresini

Mary Ceresini

Sep 10, 2016

Mary E. "Mar Mar" Ceresini, 65, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Monday, November 27, 1950 to the late Anthony Gerstner and Catherine Gerstner nee Shaud in Lebanon. She was a member of Catholic Church of St. Cecilia and worked at Everite. Mary enjoyed bingo and word search. Surviving...

Donna Huey-Shaak

Donna Huey-Shaak

Sep 7, 2016

Donna E. Huey-Shaak, 65, of Myerstown, died on Wednesday, September 07, 2016 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Friday, April 20, 1951 to the late Thomas Goodlavage and Marian Goodlavage nee Haack in Lebanon. Surviving are sons Keith spouse of Leslie Weary, Justin spouse of Heather Huey; grandchildren Britany Weary, Blake Weary, Evan Huey, Claudia Huey. Memorial...

Diane Schaeffer

Diane Schaeffer

Sep 6, 2016

Diane A. Schaeffer (nee Aungst), age 76, died on September 6, 2016 at her residence. She was born on April 29, 1940 in Pine Grove, PA. She was a member of Salem EvangelicalLutheran Church in Lebanon. Diane was preceded in death two years ago by her belovedhusband of 53 years, Norman H. Schaeffer. Diane enjoyed traveling, dining out, and seeing...

Dean Carpenter

Dean Carpenter

Sep 5, 2016

Dean H. Carpenter, 81, of Lebanon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Monday, September 05, 2016 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born on Friday, September 14, 1934 to the late John R. Carpenter and Lillie M. Carpenter nee Krissinger in Fredericksburg. He was a member of First Deaf Mennonite Church of Lancaster and worked...

Paul Lantz, Sr.

Paul Lantz, Sr.

Aug 30, 2016

Paul G. Lantz, Sr., 86, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, March 25, 1930 to Jacob D. Lantz and Mary Williams nee Clemens in Lebanon. He was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church and worked as for Quaker in Myerstown, Arthur Funk and Sons and D.B. Fisher. Paul was...

Clair Drye

Clair Drye

Aug 30, 2016

Clair J. Drye, 89, of Lebanon passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in the Lebanon VA Hospital Hospice Center. He was born in Lebanon on October 23, 1926 to the late Ida Fritz Drye and Lester Drye. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary L. (Mills) Drye. He was a veteran of the US Army and served...

Marion Ritter

Marion Ritter

Aug 28, 2016

Marion L. Ritter, 87, of Myerstown, died on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Saturday, November 03, 1928 to the late Norman Hernley and Elizabeth Hernley nee Smith in Lebanon. She worked at RCA in Lancaster manufacturing security cameras. Marion enjoyed playing bingo, word search and watching game shows. She loved spending time...

Janet Reilly

Janet Reilly

Aug 18, 2016

In loving memory of Janet M. Reilly, born September 2, 1952 in New York. She passed away August 18, 2016 and retired from Lebanon Valley College. She is survived by her husband William S. Reilly, Sr; children William S. Reilly, Jr., Kerry Ann Reilly, Michael Reilly, Janine Zink, Kevin Reilly; 6 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter. Viewing will be on Tuesday,...

Joan Rump

Joan Rump

Aug 17, 2016

Joan E. Rump (Heckard), 70, of Lebanon, passed away August 17, 2016 in  Hershey, PA. Joan was the daughter of the late John M. Heckard and Dorothy M. Heckard (Snavely). She is survived by significant other, Sterling Tobias, her daughter, Lisa Border (Rump); two grandchildren, Danielle M. Border and Adam L. Border; great grandson Adam L. Border, Jr., (AJ). Viewing will...

Elizabeth Donmoyer

Elizabeth Donmoyer

Aug 15, 2016

Elizabeth "Cass" Donmoyer, 80, of Lebanon, died on Monday, August 15, 2016 at her home. She was born on Friday, August 14, 1936 to the late Edgar Shutter and Mary Shutter nee Gross in Lebanon. She was a member of Kochenderfer's United Methodist Church and worked as a presser at Camelot Cleaners.  Cass enjoyed crocheting, crafts and crossword puzzles. Surviving are...

Harold Eisenhour

Harold Eisenhour

Aug 12, 2016

Harold P. "Ike" Eisenhour, 86, of Lebanon, died on Friday, August 12, 2016 at Cedar Haven. He was born on Saturday, August 17, 1929 to the late Paul Eisenhour and Helen Eisenhour nee Houser in Lebanon. He was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ and worked at Bayer. He was a veteran of the Army in the...

Forrest Ludwig, Jr.

Forrest Ludwig, Jr.

Aug 12, 2016

Forrest W. "Bonz" Ludwig, Jr., 67, of Newmanstown, died on Friday, August 12, 2016 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Friday, November 26, 1948 to the late Forrest W. Ludwig, Sr. and Edna P. Ludwig nee Hess in Reading. He was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church and retired from Food Liner as a truck driver....

Lee Forry

Lee Forry

Aug 12, 2016

Lee W. Forry, 67, of Lebanon, died on Friday, August 12, 2016 at VA Medical Center. He was born on Thursday, October 07, 1948 to the late Clyde Forry and Janet in Lebanon. He worked for Hershey Foods and was a veteran of the Army in Vietnam.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles. Surviving are wife Elizabeth E. Forry nee Maire; daughters Angela...

Peggie Kleinfelter

Peggie Kleinfelter

Aug 11, 2016

Peggie B. Kleinfelter, 82, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Cornwall Manor. She was born on Sunday, July 08, 1934 to the late Lemoyne Biever and Elsie Biever nee Sullivan in Lebanon. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked as a financial officer at the Fredericksburg Medical Center. Peggie was married in Temecula,...

Jane Gruber

Jane Gruber

Aug 10, 2016

Jane E. Gruber, 88, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital of Harrisburg. She was born on Thursday, February 09, 1928 to Florence Rowe nee Heck in Reading. She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ. Jane was involved with the Women's Auxiliary FOP and hosted a card club group for over...

Christman’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to help families share obituaries and death notices throughout Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Our obituary listings serve families from Lebanon, Annville, Cleona, Cornwall, Myerstown, Jonestown, Fredericksburg, Palmyra, Richland, Schaefferstown, Mt. Gretna, Quentin, Newmanstown, Fort Indiantown Gap and surrounding Central Pennsylvania communities.


In addition to the online obituaries and memorial tributes available here on the Christman’s Funeral Home website, families may choose to publish an obituary or death notice in local and regional newspapers and online publications. Depending on the family’s wishes and the communities connected to their loved one, obituary notices may appear in the Lebanon Daily News, PennLive/The Patriot-News and other Central Pennsylvania newspapers and online obituary publications.


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