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.

Please browse below or use our Obituary Search to find the obituary for your loved one and feel free to share with friends and family across your social media pages. We encourage all of our visitors to leave a message of condolence or share a memory within the memorial tribute site to help others with the remembrance process and show how the deceased positively impacted so many people during their lifetime. 

Pearl Dubbs

Pearl Dubbs

Dec 26, 2014

Pearl I. Dubbs, 101, of Myerstown, died on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Sunday, June 01, 1913 to the late Paul Schlappich and Cora Schleppich nee Earnfield in Berks Co. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ-Hamlin. Pearl enjoyed family gatherings, cooking, baking, crocheting and was an avid Phillies...

Steven Yocklovich

Steven Yocklovich

Dec 25, 2014

Steven G. "Yock" Yocklovich, 64, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at his home. He was born on Friday, February 10, 1950 to the late Jack Yocklovich and Evelyn Yocklovich nee Plasterer in Portsmouth, VA.  He retired as a realtor and was active with the election polls for 10 years, member of Sigma Pi, was patriotic and enjoyed cooking....

Fay Whitlow

Fay Whitlow

Dec 19, 2014

Fay R. Whitlow, 81, of Cornwall, died on Friday, December 19, 2014 at Cornwall Manor. She was born on Tuesday, January 17, 1933 to  the late Paul Righter and  Edith Righter nee Ferrier in Norristown.  Fay was a 3rd grade teacher at the Fredericksburg Elementary School. She was a member of the Lebanon Quilter Guild, Embroiderers Guild and Annville Home Study Group. Surviving...

Franklin Stoudt, Jr.

Franklin Stoudt, Jr.

Dec 16, 2014

Franklin J. "Frankie" Stoudt, Jr., 78, of Myerstown, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Thursday, March 26, 1936 to the late Franklin J. Stoudt, Sr. and Margaret I. Stoudt nee Peiffer in Myerstown.  He was a veteran of the Air Force in the Korean Conflict.  Frankie enjoyed flying, boating, bird watching and being with...

Donette James, Jr.

Donette James, Jr.

Dec 14, 2014

Baby Donette Troy James, Jr. passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Surviving are his parents Donette T. James and Jessica E. Bonilla, sisters Zaniyah Bonilla and April James; and grandparents. Services will be at the convenience of the family. For more information, to order flowers, or to send messages of condolence, please visit www.christmansfuneralhome.com

Pauline Werni Gerberich

Pauline Werni Gerberich

Dec 13, 2014

Pauline R. "Hun" Werni Gerberich, 79, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Manor Care. She was born on Friday, December 14, 1934 to the late Eben Herr and Mary Herr nee Shutter in Lebanon.  She enjoyed sewing, crafts, playing cards, bingo and baking. Surviving are daughter Debora A. spouse of Larry G. Wolfe, Sr.; grandchildren Natalie Wolfe spouse...

Amber Woodhouse

Amber Woodhouse

Dec 13, 2014

Amber L. "Andi" Woodhouse, 24, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, December 13, 2014. She was born a girl and became the son his parents always wanted. She was born on Monday, July 16, 1990 to Donald L. Woodhouse and Faye A. Woodhouse nee Doyle in Baltimore, MD.  She worked at McDonalds as part of the crew and graduated from Cedar Crest...

Carolyn Hartranft

Carolyn Hartranft

Dec 8, 2014

Carolyn J. "Grandma Tootser" Hartranft, 75, of Lebanon, died on Monday, December 08, 2014 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Monday, October 30, 1939 to the late Howard Copenhaver and Florence Copenhaver nee Root in Lebanon.  She retired as a florist from Stony Bridge. Carolyn loved spending time and vacations with her family, flowers, the outdoors and her cat....

Thomas Leary

Thomas Leary

Nov 29, 2014

No Obituary

Donald Lowden

Donald Lowden

Nov 28, 2014

Donald S. "449" Lowden, 92, of Lebanon, died on Friday, November 28, 2014 at Spang Crest Manor. He was born on Wednesday, July 05, 1922 to the late Robert Lowden and Elizabeth Lowden nee Witherspoon in Kecksburg, PA.  He worked as a machinist and retired from Weaver Industries.  Donald was a veteran of the Navy in World War II and earned the...

Helen Gockley

Helen Gockley

Nov 27, 2014

Helen C. (Davis) Gockley, 84, died Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Manor Care Health Services-Kingston Court in York.  She was the wife of the late Glenn E. Gockley. A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Christman’s Funeral Home, Inc., 226 Cumberland Street in Lebanon, PA with a visitation from 10-11 a.m. at the...

Steven White

Steven White

Nov 24, 2014

Steven L. White, 61, of Myerstown, died on Monday, November 24, 2014 at Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born on Sunday, March 22, 1953 to Howard F. White and Marjorie White nee Nealis in Lancaster.  He was a Lancaster Police Sergeant. Steven enjoyed scuba diving and reading. Surviving are wife Vicki L. White nee Gingrich, Myerstown; son Christopher spouse of Amanda...

Audrey Ross

Audrey Ross

Nov 21, 2014

Audrey B. Ross, 73, of Lebanon, died on Friday, November 21, 2014 at her home. She was born on Monday, October 27, 1941 to the late Howard Bohn and Katie Bohn nee Fromm in Berks Co.  She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ and retired from the wrapping dept. at Hershey Foods. Audrey enjoyed bingo, movies, craft...

Catherine Brightbill

Catherine Brightbill

Nov 19, 2014

Catherine J. "Cass" Brightbill, 83, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at her home. She was born on Wednesday, June 10, 1931 to the late John Smetana and Anna Smetana nee Fischer in Lebanon. She was a member of Kochenderfer's United Methodist Church where she liked to socialize with the church family.  She worked as a seamstress and was...

Mildred Snyder

Mildred Snyder

Nov 18, 2014

Mildred M. "Aunt Millie" Snyder, 100, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Thursday, May 14, 1914 to the late Robert Snyder and Sallie Snyder nee Simon in Lebanon.  She was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a teacher at Hershey School District for 40+ years.  Mildred enjoyed sewing, gardening...

Ewdokija Kochergin

Ewdokija Kochergin

Nov 15, 2014

Ewdokija P. Kochergin, 87, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Thursday, February 03, 1927 to the late Leon Prokopenko and Anna Prokopenko in Ukraine.  She attended Holy Resurrection of Christ Serbian Orthodox Church and retired as a sewing machine operator. Surviving are son-in-law Ronald J. Garman; grandson Matthew P. spouse of...

Ernest Wetzel

Ernest Wetzel

Nov 13, 2014

No Obituary

George Gettle

George Gettle

Nov 10, 2014

George W. Gettle, 89, of Lebanon, died on Monday, November 10, 2014 at VA Medical Center. He was born on Sunday, December 28, 1924 to the late Frank W. Gettle and Gertrude E. Gettle nee Bunderman in Lebanon.  He was a member of Kochenderfer's United Methodist Church and worked as an electrician, general foreman for Bethlehem Steel.  He was a veteran of...

Paul Martin

Paul Martin

Nov 10, 2014

Paul G. "P.G." Martin, 70, of Lebanon, died on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, March 01, 1944 to the late Nathaniel K. Martin and Lizzie Mae Martin nee Gockley in Akron, PA.  He was a member of Gingrich's Mennonite Church and owned/operated P.G. Martin Excavating.  He was a veteran and a member of the...

Angelia Davis

Angelia Davis

Nov 7, 2014

Angelia V. "Angie" Davis, 55, of Lebanon, died on Friday, November 07, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Friday, June 19, 1959 to the late Peter and Mabel Groff in Butler, TX.  She was a member of Calvary Chapel and enjoyed fishing, traveling, outdoors and spending time with her family. Surviving are husband James E. Davis; sons Michael...

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