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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Kathryn Hammer
Sep 22, 2014
Kathryn L. "Kitty" Hammer, 70, of Lebanon, died on Monday, September 22, 2014 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center. She was born on Wednesday, June 21, 1944 to Harry Myner and Pauline Myner nee Hammer in Lebanon. She worked as a secretary and was an avid reader and loved crossword puzzles. Surviving are daughter Jordonna E. Hammer and fiance Sean R. Drake,...
Nannetta McNalley
Sep 18, 2014
Nannetta Y. McNalley, 67, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at her home. She was born on Thursday, August 07, 1947 to Landis Thome and Catherine Thome nee Brucker in Lebanon. Nannetta worked as a nursing aide at Lebanon Brethren Home in Palmyra. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved spending time with her...
Margaret Bennetch
Sep 16, 2014
Margaret L. "Peg" Bennetch, 95, of Myerstown, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at StoneRidge Retirement. She was born on Friday, July 18, 1919 to the late Robert Snyder and Bessie Snyder nee Weaver in Lebanon. She was a member of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Peg enjoyed sewing and making clothes. Surviving are children Nancy L. Bennetch, Myerstown, Warren spouse of...
June Erb
Sep 16, 2014
June G. Erb, 87, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at home. She was born on Saturday, June 04, 1927 to Lydia Parker nee Neidig in Palmyra. She was a member of Rocherty United Methodist Church and worked as a factory worker. June enjoyed reading, camping, puzzles, gardening and babysitting. Surviving are husband Russell L. Erb, Lebanon; children Wilmajean spouse...
Henry Althouse
Sep 11, 2014
Henry H. Althouse, 90, of Myerstown, died on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Phoebe Berks Retirement Home. He was born on Friday, May 02, 1924 to the late Henry Althouse and Millie Althouse nee Brown in Berks. He was a member of Host Church and worked for Bethlehem Steel and was a farmer. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps in...
Pauline Martin
Sep 10, 2014
Pauline L. Martin, 86, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Sunday, December 18, 1927 to the late Oscar L. Herr and Lucy Mae Herr nee Schwear in Palmyra. Surviving are sons Paul H. Martin, Jr. spouse of Cora, TN, Brian Martin spouse of Raquel, Cleona; daughters Karen spouse of Bill...
Ammon Schafebook
Sep 6, 2014
Ammon S. Schafebook, 93, of Cornwall, died on Saturday, September 06, 2014 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, May 10, 1921 to the late Charles Schafebook and Florence Schafebook nee Hoke in Quentin. He was a member of Cornwall United Methodist Church and a graduate of Cornwall High School. Ammon was a former member of Quentin Volunteer Fire Company...
Arlene Gettler
Aug 28, 2014
Arlene M. Gettler, 82, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Friday, March 11, 1932 to the late John Craun and Mabel Craun Carpenter nee Daub in Lebanon. Arlene was a member of Grace United Church of Christ and former member of Avon Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She was a graduate...
Terrance Yeager
Aug 24, 2014
Terrance L. "Terry" Yeager, 61, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Sunday, August 09, 1953 to Jeremiah Yeager and the late Lorraine Yeager nee Kreiser in Lebanon. He worked at Sherwin Williams for 18 years. Terry enjoyed riding motorcycle, playing bingo and poker and spending time with his friends and family....
Betty Gernert
Aug 24, 2014
Betty J. Gernert, 87, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at her home. She was born on Friday, December 31, 1926 to the late Herman Hoke and Fannie S. Hoke nee Kreiser in Quentin. She was the previous owner/operator of Gernert's Market with her husband. Betty was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who cherished her family immensely....
Robert Heilman
Aug 21, 2014
Robert A. "Bob" Heilman, 93, of Cornwall, died on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Cornwall Manor. He was born on Wednesday, October 13, 1920 to the late Arthur S. Heilman and F. Irene Heilman nee Ebersole in Lebanon. He retired as an administrative assistant for PA State Employment Services. Bob was a veteran of the Army in World War II. He was a...
Paul Wagner, Jr.
Aug 19, 2014
Paul D. "Paulie" Wagner, Jr., 81, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Monday, January 30, 1933 to the late Paul D. Wagner, Sr. and Mary Wagner nee Sohn in Lebanon. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and retired from Hershey. He was a veteran of the Army in...
Dorothy Light
Aug 16, 2014
Dorothy J. Light, 93, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Friday, August 20, 1920 to the late Chester Maulfair and Edna Maulfair nee Geib in Palmyra. She enjoyed sewing, playing scrabble, puzzles and baked delicious Christmas cookies. Surviving are daughters Barbara Hafey, Cleona, Janice spouse of Bruce Schafebook, Bethlehem, Joanne Bernard,...
Arline Hoffer
Aug 15, 2014
Arline B. Hoffer, 96, of Lebanon, died on Friday, August 15, 2014 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Sunday, June 23, 1918 to the lateThomas Robert Bomberger and Katye Bomberger nee Rittle in Lebanon. She was a member of Unity Church of Palmyra and worked as a secretary. She enjoyed playing piano, spending time with her family and going to...
Bertha Sattazahn
Aug 13, 2014
Bertha E. Sattazahn, 104, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Tuesday, February 01, 1910 to the late Charles A. Sattazahn and Hattie C. Sattazahn nee Fake in Greenpoint, PA. She was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked for JC Hauer's, Inc. as a bookkeeper for 50 years. She...
Sharon Reidel
Aug 13, 2014
Sharon L. Reidel, 65, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Cedar Haven. She was born on Sunday, January 30, 1949 to Donald Readinger and Mae Readinger nee Donmoyer in Lebanon. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and worked as a floorworker. Sharon enjoyed doing crafts at Cedar Haven, cooking, knitting, painting and shopping. Surviving are...
Mary Shaak
Aug 3, 2014
Mary A Shaak, 84, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, August 03, 2014 at her home. She was born on Tuesday, October 15, 1929 to the late Oscar Swartz and Ella Swartz nee Buch in Lancaster. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and worked as a teacher. Surviving are husband Thomas A. Shaak; daughters Cynthia K. spouse of...
Jeremiah Davis
Jul 25, 2014
Jeremiah H. Davis, 81, Lebanon, died on Friday, July 25, 2014 at Palmyra Nursing Home. He was born on Sunday, April 16, 1933 to the late George Davis and Viola Davis nee Barrett in Lebanon, PA. He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed playing cards and was also a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and...
Norman Schaeffer
Jul 24, 2014
Norman H. Schaeffer, 79, Lebanon, died on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at his residence. He was born on Friday, March 29, 1935 to the late Robert Schaeffer and Amy Schaeffer nee Berger in Pine Grove, PA. He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Mt. Olivet Masonic Lodge #704, as well as the Reading Consistry and Rajah Shrine. Norman enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...
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