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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Janet Rittle
Jul 9, 2012
Janet G. "Jan" Rittle, 75, of Lebanon, died on Monday, July 09, 2012 at Cedar Haven. She was born on Monday, February 22, 1937 to Nathaniel Martin and Lizzie Mae Gockley in Lancaster. She was a member of Evangelical Free Church of Hershey. She was involved with Relay for Life and was a cashier at Walmart. Surviving are daughter Sherri...
Fields Wentling
Jul 4, 2012
Fields J. Wentling, 89, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, July 04, 2012 at VA Medical Center.
He was born on Sunday, July 30, 1922 to Roy Wentling and Katie Wentling nee Fields in Ono. He retired from Hershey Foods. He was a veteran of the Army in World War II and received Army Meritorious Unit Citation, Good...
Christine Griffiths
Jul 1, 2012
Christine A. (Care) Griffiths, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at Stone Ridge Town Center in Myerstown.
Christine was the wife of the late Earl L. Griffiths who passed away in February. Earl and Christine celebrated their 50th wedding together December 9, 2011.
Christine is survived by 5 daughters; 1 son; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren....
Janet Schamber
Jun 28, 2012
Janet Eileen Schamber, 84, of Linden Village died June 28 at The Good Samaritan Hospital.
She was the wife of the late John E. Schamber and was married to for 61 years. Born October 9, 1927 in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Eileen Grimm Sullivan of Lebanon and John H. Grimm of Lancaster.
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Mary Redinger
Jun 28, 2012
Mary L. Redinger, 87, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Cedar Haven.
She was born on Sunday, September 14, 1924 to the late William Benninghoff and Minerva Benninghoff nee Mull in Lebanon. She was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church. She worked at the Prothonatary office and enjoyed traveling.
Surviving are son...
Laura Shiver
Jun 26, 2012
Laura A. Shiver, 71, of Myerstown, died on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at her home.
She was born on Saturday, July 27, 1940 to the late Rufus Nauman and Stella Nauman nee Hershey in Manheim. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She worked as a nurses aide and enjoyed gardening and reading.
Surviving are...
Herbert Hoover
Jun 25, 2012
Herbert J. "Herb" Hoover, 83, of Lebanon, died on Monday, June 25, 2012 at his home. He was born on Monday, April 15, 1929 to the late Irvin Hoover and Martha Hoover nee Stump in Dayton, OH. He was a member of Fairland Brethren In Christ Church. He was a minister and enjoyed reading, gardening and fixing various items. Surviving...
Mildred Wells
Jun 22, 2012
Mildred C. Wells, 94, of Elizabethtown, died on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown.
She was born on Thursday, January 17, 1918 to the late Max Crain and Joann H. Crain nee Hall in Winburne, PA. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, Myerstown. She was a member of Order of Eastern...
Gary Siegrist
Jun 19, 2012
Gary R. Siegrist, 65, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at his home.
He was born on Thursday, November 07, 1946 to John R. Siegrist and Virginia Siegrist nee Hicks in Lebanon. He worked in the Unemployment Department for the State. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps in Vietnam. He was an avid...
Christopher Weiser
Jun 19, 2012
Christopher M. "Chris" Weiser, 35, of Tower City, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at his home. He was born on Thursday, February 17, 1977 to David L. Weiser and Barbara Weiser nee Brightbill in Lebanon. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are daughter Alexis Weiser; sons Max Weiser, Kade Weiser; sisters Janelle Ginnetto, Cari...
Paul Shirk
Jun 13, 2012
Paul Hoke Shirk was born April 28, 1916 in Lebanon, PA and died June 13, 2012 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center, Hospice.
Shirk graduated from 10th grade at Harrison High School in Lebanon. In 1933 his father, William Cleveland Shirk died. When he was 16, Shirk quit high school to support his mother, Sadie Ellen Shirk...
Jane Heverling
Jun 12, 2012
Jane E. Heverling, 93, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Spang Crest Manor.
She was born on Friday, December 27, 1918 to the late Merton Ayers and Carrie Ayers nee Albright in Burnham, PA. She was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Surviving are husband of 66 years in May, John A. Heverling,...
Edna Hammer
Jun 10, 2012
Edna A. "Granny" Hammer, 95, of Craley, went to her Eternal Home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at her home. She was born on Tuesday, April 17, 1917 to the late Grant K. Ruhl and Amy S. Ruhl nee Brubaker in Lebanon. She was an active member of St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church. She worked...
Shirley Dugan
May 31, 2012
Shirley L. Dugan, 67, of Stouchsburg, died on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center.
She was born on Thursday, October 19, 1944 to the late Lewis H. Mountz and Alma P. Mountz nee Brown in Lebanon. She was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked in dietetics at the VA Hospital. Shirley...
Inez Wolf
May 25, 2012
Inez K. Wolf, 89, of Palmyra, died on Friday, May 25, 2012 at her home.
She was born on Tuesday, August 22, 1922 to the late Owen Muth and Miriam C. Muth nee Hains in Avon. She was a member of Avon Zion United Methodist Church. She was a 1940 graduate of South Lebanon High School. She...
Bernetta Hower
May 24, 2012
Bernetta B. "Girl" Hower, 76, of Palmyra, died on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Palmyra Nursing Home as she was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Saturday, November 09, 1935 to the late Ira R. Stickler, Sr. and Katie Stickler nee Brubaker in Lebanon. She worked as a nursing assistant. She loved the Lord. Bernetta loved spending...
John Fox
May 24, 2012
John W. Fox, 88, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Linden Village.
He was born on Thursday, September 27, 1923 to the late John C.T. Fox and Estella M. Fox nee Readinger in Lebanon. He was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps in World War...
Arlene Krall
May 19, 2012
Arlene M. Krall, 97, of Lititz, died on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Landis Homes.
She was born on Tuesday, June 02, 1914 to the late John H. Shearer and Bessie Mae Shearer nee Dohner in Lebanon. She was a member of Midway Church of the Brethren and was a pastor''s wife.
Surviving are daughters Lorraine...
Grace Daub
May 17, 2012
Grace A. Daub, 86, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
She was born on Saturday, February 27, 1926 to the late William Martin and Katie Martin nee Ober in Colebrook. She attended Assembly of God. She enjoyed knitting, afghans and quilting. She would donate all to Youth for Christ auctions. Grace...
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