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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Larry Zimmerman
Jul 17, 2014
Larry M. Zimmerman, 69, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at his home. He was born on Saturday, September 30, 1944 to Clark Zimmerman and Catherine Zimmerman nee Sovar in Harrisburg. He owned Zimmerman Janitorial and enjoyed antique tractors and hunting. Surviving are wife Beverly G. Zimmerman nee Bordner; son Michael spouse of Sherry Zimmerman; daughters Grace Zimmerman, Danielle...
Claude Houser
Jul 15, 2014
Claude R. Houser, 65, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Harrisburg Hospital. He was born on Saturday, November 20, 1948 to Raymond Houser and Verna Houser nee Hostetter in Lebanon. He was a member of Rocherty United Methodist Church and worked as a salesman at Plasterer. He was a proud veteran of the Army in the Vietnam War. He...
Harold Yiengst
Jul 15, 2014
Harold R. Yiengst, 87, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Manor Care. He was born on Thursday, January 20, 1927 to the late Leroy Yiengst and Elmira Yiengst nee Fink in Annville. He worked at Bethlehem Steel for 21 years. Harold was a veteran of the Navy in World War II and Korean Conflict. He served two tours in...
Betty White
Jul 13, 2014
Betty J. White, 90, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Cedar Haven. She was born on Wednesday, November 21, 1923 to the late George T. B. White and Nora White nee Peters in Lebanon. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and worked for Lebanon County Workshop. Betty enjoyed playing bingo, puzzles and latch hook placemats. Surviving...
Debra Ruhnke
Jul 9, 2014
Debra L. "Deb" Ruhnke, 55, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, July 09, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Friday, October 31, 1958 to Freeman Miller, Jr. and Marian Miller nee Artz in Lebanon. Deb worked at Alley Center for the Blind. She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ and was very involved with...
Emma Shelly
Jul 9, 2014
Emma M. Shelly, 91, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, July 09, 2014 at Cedar Haven. She was born on Monday, December 04, 1922 to the late Ammon Reppert and Isabel Reppert nee Kiscadden in Cornwall. She worked as a seamstress for Binner Association in Schaefferstown. Emma, eldest of 10 children, married Henry at the age of 18 in1942 when he left for...
John Dunkleberger, Jr.
Jul 9, 2014
John C. Dunkleberger, Jr., 59, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, July 09, 2014 at his home. He was born on Wednesday, February 02, 1955 to the late John C. Dunkleberger, Sr. and Virgie Dunkleberger nee Miller in Lancaster. He worked as a mechanic and enjoyed hunting, drag racing and was a member of the NRA. Surviving are wife Karen L. Dunkleberger...
Marlin Snavely
Jul 7, 2014
Marlin R. "Snub" Snavely, 91, of Lebanon, died on Monday, July 07, 2014 at Manor Care. He was born on Thursday, December 14, 1922 to the late Charles E. Snavely and Amelia B. Snavely nee Nye in Middletown. He retired as a machinist for Conrail and was a veteran of the Navy in World War II. He enjoyed gardening, reading and history....
Ruth Killian
Jul 7, 2014
Ruth E Killian, 89, formerly of Lebanon County, passed away on July 7, 2014 at Luther Acres in Lititz, where she resided for the past 12 years. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Susan (Hoke) Killian. She is survived by 3 cousins, and was loved by many friends and former students. Ruth was a retired school teacher...
Glenn Miller
Jul 2, 2014
Glenn T. Miller, 74, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at Cedar Haven. He was born on Wednesday, January 24, 1940 to the late Eugene Miller and Sarah Marguerite Miller nee Garrett in Lebanon. He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church and celebrated 55 years of marriage on June 6 to his wife Mary E. Miller nee...
Delmar Ream
Jun 21, 2014
Delmar J. "Del" Ream, 93, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at his home. He was born on Saturday, June 04, 1921 to the late William Ream and Elizabeth Ream nee Shay in Lebanon. He was a member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was married for 35 years and worked for Hershey Foods for 38 years. Delmar enjoyed...
Armand Sameloff
Jun 20, 2014
Armand Jay Sameloff, 53, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014 in his home. He was born on July 22, 1960, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of Martin and Ruth Samloff.Armand was a gifted salesman, as well as a loving son, brother, and uncle. He had a passion for motorcycle riding, as well as animals, golf, and cars. He was...
Charles Moyer
Jun 19, 2014
Charles F. "Charlie" Moyer, 76, of Lebanon, went home to heaven on Thursday, June 19, 2014. He was born on Monday, August 30, 1937 to the late Gurney Moyer and Cora Moyer nee Klick in Lebanon. He was a former member of Myerstown Baptist Church and most recently attended Mt. Wilson Church of the Brethren. He was a Sergeant of the Marine...
Sandra Sheta
Jun 3, 2014
Sandra F. "Sandi" Sheta, 70, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Friday, August 06, 1943 to the late Harry C. Gould and Verna A. Gould nee Hoffman in Lebanon. She was a member of St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked as an administrative assistant. Sandi enjoyed going to Hollywood Casino,...
Sharon Griffin-Vazquez
May 31, 2014
Sharon Lynn Griffin-Vazquez, 46, died on Saturday, May 31, 2014 in her home in Lancaster. Sharon was born in Lebanon county, to her surviving parents, Howard Chaney and Mable Krieser-Griffin. Sharon grew in Lebanon county where she finished Lebanon Senior High School while also being parent to three of her four daughters. Sharon loyally worked for Dart Container as Quality Control for...
William Shartle
May 31, 2014
William J. "Billy" Shartle, III, 52, of Richland, died on Saturday, May 31, 2014. He was born on Friday, April 13, 1962 to William J. Shartle, Jr. and Marian L. Shartle nee Schell in Lebanon. He was a fork lift operator for AWI in Robesonia for 20 years. Billy enjoyed boating. motorcycling, fishing and crabbing. Surviving are wife Debra J. Shartle...
Warren Meyer
May 30, 2014
Warren L. Meyer, 97, of Lebanon, died on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Cedar Haven. He was born on Tuesday, August 29, 1916 to the late Perry Meyer and Stella Meyer nee Long in Ebenezer, PA. He was a member of Avon Zion United Methodist Church and worked as a farmer. He taught Sunday School for 50 years at the church. Warren enjoyed...
Eric Strohm
May 28, 2014
Eric M. "Giz" Strohm, 38, of Jonestown, died on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at his home. He was born on Friday, October 24, 1975 to the late James Strohm, Sr. and Doris J. Strohm nee Donten in Lebanon. He worked at Longs Machine Shop and helped make transmissions for Nascar. Eric enjoyed drag racing and was a 2010 "Pinks All Out" finalist...
Donald Fry
May 18, 2014
Donald K. "Big D" Fry, 74, of Lebanon, died after a lengthy battle with cancer, on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Manor Care. He was born on Friday, December 08, 1939 to the late Leon Z. Fry and Katie W. Fry nee Krum in Schaefferstown. He worked as a farmer. Surviving are children Stanley Fry, Lebanon, Sandra spouse of James...
Linda Reist
May 18, 2014
Linda S. Reist, 62, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center. She was born on Friday, February 01, 1952 to the late Charles E. Ryan and Helen R. Ryan nee Kleckner in Lebanon. She was a member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church. Linda graduated from Cedar Crest High School and McCann School of Business. She...
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