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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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...
Karen Biever
Apr 5, 2016
Karen L. Biever, 68, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, April 05, 2016 at Manor Care. She was born on Sunday, August 31, 1947 to the late Charles Biever and Marian Biever nee Gettle in Lebanon. She enjoyed bus trips, reading, bingo, shopping and spending time with friends and family. Surviving are brother Norman Waters; nieces and nephews; great nieces and...
Claude Zechman
Apr 4, 2016
Claude E. "Ed" Zechman, 65, of Lebanon, died on Monday, April 04, 2016 at VA Medical Center. He was born on Saturday, October 21, 1950 to Claude R. Zechman and Elizabeth F. Zechman nee Sealer in Lebanon. He was a veteran of the Air Force and Army in Vietnam. Ed was a firefighter, involved with crime watch and a basketball...
Rosemary Weidman
Apr 4, 2016
Rosemary A. "Rosie" Weidman, 55, of Myerstown, died on Monday, April 04, 2016 at her home. She was born on Monday, January 23, 1961 to the late Harold L. Smith and Edith M. Smith nee Kramer in Lebanon. She attended St. Paul's United Church of Christ-Hamlin and retired after 36 years from Northern Lebanon School District as head custodian. Rosie...
Judith Leuschner
Apr 2, 2016
Judith A. "Judy" Leuschner, 76, of Cleona, died on Saturday, April 02, 2016 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, August 15, 1939 to the late Ruben Carpenter and Anna Mae Carpenter nee Hartman in Cornwall. Judy was a personal care provider for the elderly. She was an avid reader, also spending time with her dog Lilly-Bell...
Kenneth Darkes
Mar 29, 2016
Kenneth W. "Ken" Darkes, 87, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Thursday, October 25, 1928 to the late Wayne Darkes and Mary M. Darkes nee Houtz in Lebanon. He was a member of First Evangelical Congregational Church and retired from Hershey Foods after 41 years. He was a veteran...
Emma Steiner
Mar 27, 2016
Emma Jane "Grammy" Steiner, 90, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Friday, December 11, 1925 to the late Harvey B. Long and Margaret Long nee Roemig in Annville. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. She retired as an RN from GSH and Cedar Haven. Emma Jane ran...
Nancy Gerber
Mar 26, 2016
Nancy M. Gerber, 79, of Fredericksburg, died on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at her home. She was born on Monday, August 31, 1936 to the late Samuel Bryant and Lillian Bryant nee Ressler in Columbia. She was a member of Open Door Baptist Church. Nancy was married to her husband for 54 years and taught kindergarden at Lebanon Christian Academy for...
Mildred Leonard
Mar 14, 2016
Mildred K. "Millie" Leonard, 84, of Annville, died on Monday, March 14, 2016 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center. She was born on Thursday, December 10, 1931 to the late Walter P. Brown and Mabel M. Brown nee Rudy in Myerstown. She retired from Hershey Foods and enjoyed reading, attending the retiree breakfasts and visiting with friends. Millie loved her grandchildren...
Martha Tice
Mar 1, 2016
Martha L. Tice, 83, of Myerstown, died on Tuesday, March 01, 2016 at StoneRidge Retirement Home. She was born on Saturday, May 28, 1932 to the late Charles Peiffer and Lizzie Peiffer nee Young in Fredericksburg. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and owned the Gin Mill for 38 years. Martha was a life member of Goodwill...
Bonita Boltz
Feb 28, 2016
Bonita F. "Bonnie" Boltz, 73, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at her home. She was born on Friday, August 21, 1942 to the late George W. Brower and Irene S. Brower nee Becker in Lebanon. She worked as a seamstress and loved her cat. She enjoyed bingo, sewing, shopping and fishing. Bonnie was a member of 'R' Field...
Anne Sweigart
Feb 25, 2016
Anne M. Sweigart, 67, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at StoneRidge Town Center. She was born on Monday, November 01, 1948 to the late Elon Eisenahuer and Edith Eisenahuer nee Emerich in Lebanon. She was a member of Tri-County Worship Center and worked in a shoe factory, Ames and later at Sunset. Anne enjoyed decorating and acting...
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