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. 

Karen Crain

Karen Crain

Mar 31, 2014

Karen Crain passed away on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital with family by her side. Karen was a 1987 graduate of LHS and a 1993 graduate of West Chester University. She is survived by her mother Judi Crain wife of the late Michael Crain; grandmother Marian Wentz and her brother Michael and his wife Jennifer and their...

Rhonda Turner

Rhonda Turner

Mar 28, 2014

Rhonda J. Turner (Lutz), 51, after a long struggle with health problems passed away at home in Annville, PA on March 28, 2014. She was born July 16, 1962 in Lebanon, PA to Ronald and Ellen Lutz (Witmeyer). She was a strong and brave woman facing many health issues and fought every day till the end with a fantastic sense...

Charles Seyfert

Charles Seyfert

Mar 27, 2014

Charles Cyril Seyfert, 93, of Jonestown, died on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born on Wednesday, June 09, 1920 to the late Charles A. Seyfert and Estella Margaret Seyfert nee Arnold in Lebanon.  He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.  He worked as an equipment operator and was a veteran of the...

Russel Light

Russel Light

Mar 25, 2014

Russel R. Light, 96, of Jonestown, died on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, January 15, 1918 to the late Oscar Light and Anna Light nee Groy in Bunker Hill.  He was a member of God's Missionary Church. He worked at Bethlehem Stee; Corp. for 15 years; Gerhart Feed MIll, Jonestown; Coal Mines for...

Thomas Lentz

Thomas Lentz

Mar 23, 2014

Thomas J. "Triple T" Lentz, 69, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, August 15, 1944 to the late Mervin Lentz and Evelyn Fitzgibbon nee Herb in Lebanon. Tom was a 3 sports star at Lebanon High School graduating in 1962. He was a running back, a 1st team All-Central Penn...

Lester Brandt

Lester Brandt

Mar 21, 2014

Lester C. Brandt, 90, of Annville, died on Friday, March 21, 2014 at his home. He was born on Sunday, June 03, 1923 to the late John Henry Brandt and Edith Elizabeth Brandt nee Oberholtzer in Manheim.  He was a member of United Zion Church and worked as a supplier for Hershey Foods. Lester had a strong Christian Faith. He enjoyed...

Verda Layser

Verda Layser

Mar 16, 2014

Verda E. Layser, 82, of Palmyra, died on Sunday, March 16, 2014. She was born on Sunday, September 20, 1931 to the late Elmer Gibbel and  Verda Gibbel nee Eckert in Lebanon. She graduated from Fredericksburg High School. Verda was a member of Lebanon Church of the Brethren where she served on Christian Education, Womens Fellowship, Deacon, Sunday School teacher, choir...

Rodney Kotay

Rodney Kotay

Mar 10, 2014

Rodney R. Kotay, 90, passed away at Cedar Haven on March 10, 2014. He was a first generation Serbian born in Lebanon on May 23, 1923, the son of the late Zarko and Danitza (Mirkov) Kotay. He worked as a machinist and tool die maker for several local companies, including the Crescent Truck, Lebanon Steel Foundry, Lebanon Tool and Die...

John Heverling

John Heverling

Mar 7, 2014

John A. Heverling, 92, of Lebanon, died on Friday, March 07, 2014 at Elmcroft Assisted Living Community. He was born on Wednesday, May 18, 1921 to the late Harry G. Heverling and Elizabeth Heverling nee Spayd in Lebanon.  He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church.  He was a veteran of the Marine Corps in World War II.  He was a graduate...

Margaret Dowhower

Margaret Dowhower

Mar 3, 2014

Margaret M. "Molly" Dowhower, 86, of Lebanon, died on Monday, March 03, 2014 at her home. She was born on Saturday, August 27, 1927 to the late Simon R. Heisey and Grace Heisey nee Espenshade in Lebanon.  She was an active member of Avon Zion United Methodist Church.  Molly enjoyed gardening, reading and quilting. Surviving are daughter Sharon spouse of Robert Griffiths,...

Christine Sherman

Christine Sherman

Mar 2, 2014

Christine Sherman, 88, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, March 02, 2014 at Tremont Nursing Home. She was born on Thursday, September 03, 1925 to the late Paul Heilig and Margie Heilig nee Bechtold in Lebanon. She was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked and retired from San Georgio for 33 years. Surviving are husband Paul E. Sherman;...

Debra Arnold

Debra Arnold

Mar 1, 2014

Debra Lynne "Debbie" Arnold, 61, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, March 01, 2014 at her home. She was born on Wednesday, October 29, 1952 to Ralph W. Lehman and Doris Lehman nee Berkheiser in Lebanon. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and worked as a pharmaceutical manager.  She loved her family, grandchildren and Cape May. Surviving are husband Gregory...

Kathleen Falcon

Kathleen Falcon

Feb 25, 2014

No Obituary

Robert Gockley

Robert Gockley

Feb 25, 2014

no obituary

James Garloff

James Garloff

Feb 24, 2014

James H. "Jim" Garloff, 79, of Lebanon, died on Monday, February 24, 2014 at his home. He was born on Wednesday, June 20, 1934 to the late William Garloff and Catherine Garloff nee Shultz in Lebanon. He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, retired from Quaker Alloy Casting Company and was an active volunteer with the Salvation...

Dorothy Trumpeter

Dorothy Trumpeter

Feb 21, 2014

Dorothy M. Trumpeter, 93, of Bethlehem, died on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Alexandria Manor. She was born on Friday, November 12, 1920 to the late Joseph E. Miller and Mary J. Miller nee Struphar in Annville. She worked as a retail clerk and was active in the Lebanon VFW. Surviving are daughters Barbara spouse of Donald Brandt, Sewickley, Donna...

Calvin Blouch, Sr.

Calvin Blouch, Sr.

Feb 20, 2014

Calvin M. "Cal" Blouch, Sr., 103, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Saturday, October 01, 1910 to the late Calvin I. Blouch and Mary Blouch nee Youse in Lebanon. He was a member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked at Bethlehem Steel. Surviving are wife of 81 years,...

Judith Shiffer

Judith Shiffer

Feb 16, 2014

Judith A. "Judy" Shiffer, 53, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at her home. She was born on Monday, March 21, 1960 to Jeremiah H. Davis, Sr. and the late Doris L. Davis nee Donmoyer in Lebanon. She was a member of Zoar Evangelical Lutheran Church. She worked as a Production controller at the Gap and was a...

Maryetta Whitman

Maryetta Whitman

Feb 10, 2014

Maryetta A. Whitman, 88, died on February 10, 2014, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of late Arthur R. Whitman. Etta was a lifetime member of Hebron United Methodist Church. As a soloist and member of choral groups and choirs, her beautiful singing voice brought joy and comfort to many. Full of fun and...

Donna Becker

Donna Becker

Jan 27, 2014

Donna M. Becker, 56, of Lebanon, died on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Millville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Sunday, March 31, 1957 to Frank Treida and Betty Treida nee Young in Lebanon. She was a member of Moravian Church. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1975 and Millersville in 1979. Donna worked as an office...

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