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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Mary Long
Jan 28, 2013
Mary E. Long, 94, of Myerstown, died on Monday, January 28, 2013 at StoneRidge Retirement.
She was born on Monday, November 25, 1918 to the late Amos Grumbine and Stella Grumbine nee Peiffer in Lebanon. She was a member of Zion "Goshert''s" United Church of Christ. She worked as a seamstress.
Surviving are daughter Sandra Bowman,...
Orpha Cooper
Jan 25, 2013
In the morning hours of January 25th, Orpha Elizabeth Kleinfelter Cooper, 92 of Lebanon and Linden Village Assisted Living Home, passed from this world.
Surrounded by her loyal daughter Elaine Messersmith-Behney and grand-daughters Lori Messersmith and Kate Tshudy, Orpha peacefully succumbed to a four-month deterioration of her health at the Good Samaritan Health System.Orpha was the daughter...
Christine Martin
Jan 25, 2013
Christine J. Martin, 83, of Lebanon, died on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Manor Care.
She was born on Friday, June 21, 1929 to the late Isaiah Herr and Mabel Herr nee Stohler in Lebanon. She worked as an office clerk and enjoyed writing.
Surviving are son Kirby Martin; daughters Cynthia Martin, Stacie spouse of Jim...
Marlin Wolf, Sr
Jan 25, 2013
Marlin C. "Wolfy" Wolf, 85, of Lebanon, died on Friday, January 25, 2013 at VA Medical Center. He was born on Sunday, December 25, 1927 to the late Rufus H. Wolf and Estella Wolf nee Groff in Lebanon. He was a member of St. Paul''s United Church of Christ-Hamlin. He was a 1945 graduate of Lebanon High School and served...
Ida Pentony
Jan 20, 2013
Ida Rossi Allwein Pentony, age 92, formerly of Ocean View DE and Lebanon, PA passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Cornwall Manor.
She was born in Hershey, PA daughter of the late Francesco "Frank" and Rosa Gherardini Rossi. She is the last member of her immediate family. She was employed by the Hershey Chocolate Company...
Genevieve Weaver
Jan 19, 2013
Genevieve R. "Jeni" Weaver, 83, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at her home. She was born on Sunday, April 14, 1929 to the late Charles Baum and Emily Baum nee Imboden in Lebanon. She attended St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church. She enjoyed traveling, the beach, crafting, sewing, knitting, reading and gardening. She was a former Sunday School...
Carol Stewart
Jan 17, 2013
Carol A. Stewart, 70, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
She was born on Thursday, December 03, 1942 to the late George Hartman and Esther Hartman nee Laycock in Lebanon. She was a member of Kochenderfer''s United Methodist Church. Carol was co owner of Stewart Masonry. She enjoyed reading, gardening and...
David Baylor, Sr
Jan 17, 2013
David L "Butch" Baylor, Sr., 76, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Cedar Haven. He was born on Friday, December 11, 1936 to the late Paul Baylor and Verna Baylor nee Haldeman in Lebanon. He was an active member of Grace United Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the Air Force in the Korean Conflict....
Homer Preis
Jan 13, 2013
Homer R. Preis, 92, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Manor Care.
He was born on Sunday, February 01, 1920 to the late John Preis and Sally Preis nee Buchter in Lebanon. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. He worked as a security guard and Bethlehem Steel and was a veteran...
Grace Bicksler
Jan 12, 2013
Grace M. Bicksler, 93, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Cedar Haven.
She was born on Friday, September 19, 1919 to the late Harry Ream and Mae Ream nee Hartman in Lebanon. She was a member of Bible Fellowship Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Surviving are...
Laura Lutz
Jan 12, 2013
Laura M. Lutz, 91, of Myerstown, died on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at StoneRidge Retirement.
She was born on Wednesday, November 02, 1921 to the late William Wolford and Elizabeth Wolford nee Vail in Highspire, PA. She was a member of River of Life Church of God. She worked as a shoe soler and enjoyed puzzle books,...
Jenny Gable
Jan 9, 2013
Jenny M. Gable, 41, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
She was born on Wednesday, January 27, 1971 to John Kreiser and Wilma Kreiser nee Boltz in 17042. She worked for food service at MS Hershey Medical Center. She enjoyed the outdoors.
Surviving are husband Alfred R. Gable, Jr.; children...
Michael Johnson
Jan 9, 2013
Michael S. "Muttee" Johnson, 54, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Friday, June 06, 1958 to Ernest Johnson and Betty Johnson nee Hibshman in Lebanon. He attended St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Penryn. He worked as a pharmaceutical salesman. Michael will be missed by everyone that he has touched including...
Robert Keener
Jan 7, 2013
Robert R. "Bob" Keener, 71, of Lancaster, died on Monday, January 07, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born on Monday, December 08, 1941 to the late Raymond Keener and Grace Keener nee Klick in Stracks Dam, PA. Surviving are daughters Mitzi spouse of Michael Leddick, Rincon, GA, Lindsay spouse of Daryl Lewis, Cavetown, MD; grandchildren Xavier Leddick, Destiny...
Linda Dourte
Jan 7, 2013
Linda L. Dourte, 63, of Lebanon, died on Monday, January 07, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
She was born on Thursday, September 01, 1949 to Walter Thomas and Marion Thomas (Moyer) Welker in Tower City. She worked as a nursing aide at Good Samaritan Hospital where she retired. She loved her dogs, needlework, baseball and reading.
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Mildred Smith
Jan 3, 2013
Mildred L. "Millie" Smith, 86, of Myerstown, died on Thursday, January 03, 2013 at StoneRidge Retirement. She was born on Friday, January 08, 1926 to the late Alonzo Lewis and Vonnie Lewis nee Capps in Coats, NC. She was a member of First Baptist Church . She enjoyed bowling, traveling to North Carolina to visit family, drives in the county...
Raymond Shirk, Sr
Jan 1, 2013
Raymond W. Shirk, Sr., 100, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was born on Wednesday, February 28, 1912 to the late Walter D. Shirk and Edna E. Shirk nee Gassert in Lebanon. He was a member of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. He worked as a timekeeper and was a...
Paul Hibshman
Jan 1, 2013
Paul A. Hibshman, 83, of 35 Myerstown, died on Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at his home.
He was born on Tuesday, December 31, 1929 to the late Howard Hibshman and Sarah Hibshman nee Troutman in Myerstown. He worked as s steelworker and was a veteran of the Army in Korea. He loved his grandchildren and the Phillies....
Jay Ginder
Dec 31, 2012
Jay H. Ginder, born January 25, 1937 entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2012.
He was the son of the late Samuel and Margaret (Snowden) Ginder. He was preceded in death by his first wife Lois (Wolgemuth) and their infant daughter and a sister, Jennette Shenk.
Surviving is his wife Mary; three daughters Judy Ginder,...
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