Obituaries

Feb 26, 2023

Judy passed away peacefully in her sleep 2/26/23 after a very long battle with COPD. She was made comfortable and said she was at peace and not in pain. Those who knew her knew that she was very friendly and she had a lot of IRL & Facebook friends. She loved to paint with watercolors & she liked Vegas style...

Feb 22, 2023

Rose Marie DeFilippis, 81, of Lebanon passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Juniper Village surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 6, 1941 to the late Joseph Scala and Mary Scala nee Barzano in Dover, New Jersey. Rose Marie lived most of her life in Boonton, NJ until recently moving to Lebanon to be closer to her...

Feb 17, 2023

Betty Ann Phillips, 89, of Myerstown passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at StoneRidge Towne Center. She was born Saturday, May 13, 1933 to the late Henry S. Bicksler and Edna M. Bicksler nee Wolf in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Betty was a 1951 graduate of Lebanon High School and earned her cosmetology license at the Ken-Delle School of Cosmetology in Harrisburg...

Feb 16, 2023

James A. Green affectionately known as “Flea” was born on October 4, 1951 to the late James and Mary Alice Green in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was called home to glory on February 16, 2023 at the Wellspan Hospital, Lebanon, PA. James received his education in the Westmoreland County Public School System. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and...

Feb 15, 2023

David C. Shoemaker, Sr., 68, of Lebanon passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home. He was born on Friday, October 06, 1954 to the late Donald R. Shoemaker and Shirley Shoemaker nee Bender in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. David was a retired mechanic who had a great love for cars and especially Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He was also an avid outdoorsman...

Feb 15, 2023

Diana L. Brandt, 88, of Myerstown passed away on February 15, 2023 at home. She was born on Wednesday, August 8, 1934 to the late Herman Runkle and Rachel Runkle nee Light in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Diana loved cats, flowers, collecting antiques, and gardening. She was a devoted homemaker during her life and loved her family more than anything. Diana is...

Feb 14, 2023

Thomas R. "Tom" Kimmel, 84, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Cedar Haven.

He was born on Sunday, November 20, 1938 to the late James W. Kimmel and Grace E. Kimmel nee Moore in Lebanon. He worked for GE and later worked as a greeter at Walmart. Tom was a volunteer for the Lebanon City Fire Police...

Feb 13, 2023

Helen E. Deitzler, 98, of Lebanon, died on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Thursday, July 24, 1924 to the late John A. Crone and Elizabeth W. Crone nee Strine in Manchester, PA. She retired as a Registered Nurse and was a lifetime member of First Evangelical Congregational Church, a Sunday School teacher for...

Feb 11, 2023

Johnny Gonzalez, Sr., 77, of Lebanon passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Friday, April 27, 1945 to the late Miguel Gonzalez and Crucita Gonzalez nee Arce in Las Marias, Puerto Rico. Johnny retired from Keystone Spikes where he worked as a laborer. He enjoyed working on and riding motorcycles, spending...

Feb 11, 2023

Feb 6, 2023

William "Bill" Mark Noss, Age 59, passed away unexpectedly Monday February 6th, 2023. Bill was born on February 5th, 1964 to Thomas Abraham Noss Sr and Betty Marie Noss nee. Stitt. The youngest of four children, he was an energetic child with a talent for getting in and out of sticky situations where he gained the nick name "crash". Bill...

Feb 2, 2023

Michael R. Betz, 52, of Myerstown, died on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Norfolk Health & Rehab in Virginia. He was born on Thursday, January 7, 1971 to George R. Betz and Christine J. Betz nee Basel in Lebanon. He was involved with pool and dart leagues, enjoyed playing basketball at the YMCA, golf and cracking jokes with his friends....

Jan 29, 2023

Jan 26, 2023

JoAnn C. Bixler, 88, of Lititz, died on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Brethren Village. She was born on Thursday, June 28, 1934 to the late Ernest Kieffer and Margaret Parry nee Gross in Ashland. She was retired from Good Samaritan Hospital where she worked as an Endoscopy Technician. Surviving are children Cynthia K. Mader and spouse Jonathan, Carl Bixler...

Jan 24, 2023

Marjorie A. Bush Wright of Paxinos, PA, formerly of Myerstown PA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at her home.She was born on June 3, 1941 in Coudersport, PA, the only daughter of the late Kline M. Bush and Myrtle M. (Weierick) Bush. She graduated in 1959 from Kane Area High School and in...

Jan 20, 2023

Yselda A. Swerdowski, 58, of Jonestown, died on Friday, January 20, 2023 at her home. She was born on Tuesday, July 21, 1964 to the late Luis Rosales and Mercedes Rosales in Bronx, NY. She enjoyed sewing, shopping, gardening and decorating for the holidays. Surviving are husband Michael A. Swerdowski; son Andrew Cruz; 3 grandchildren; brother Juan Rosales. Services will...

Jan 18, 2023

 

Joseph (Joe) F. Smith passed away peacefully on January 18 in Cornwall, Pennsylvania surrounded by loving family. Born on July 16, 1932, in Cullman Alabama, Joseph was the oldest child of Charles T. Smith and Audrey Bates Smith of Cullman Alabama. Joe is predeceased by his wife Carole and is survived by his sister Edith Templeton and his 3...

Jan 17, 2023

Dorothy Ann Glant also known as Dottie, Dot or Cupcake to many friends. She was 81, born December 20, 1941. She was the wife of William James Glant, Sr. Daughter of William Nevin and Dorothy Loche nee Pittinger both deceased. Last of her immediate family. She was a waitress for many years. Her first job was the Blue Star Diner....

Jan 16, 2023

Ernest W. "Ernie" Johnson, 86, of Lebanon, died on Monday, January 16, 2023 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, December 8, 1936 to the late Harry F. Johnson and Mary Johnson nee Kerkeslager in Lebanon. He worked as a sales engineer for Lebanon Steel Foundry and later retired from Elyria Steel Foundry. He was a member of R...

Jan 13, 2023

Edward J. Kasperowicz, Jr., 69, passed on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home in Lebanon. He was born on Tuesday, October 20, 1953 to the late Edward J. Kasperowicz and Mae Mary Kasperowicz nee Walmer in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Edward was a member of the 1970 graduating class of Cedar Crest High School. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, traveling and spending...