Obituaries

Jan 2, 2023

Dec 29, 2022

Esther P. Myrick, 90, passed on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Spang Crest in Lebanon. She was born on May 3, 1932 to the late Samuel Blimline and Elsie B. (Fritz) Blimline at home in Cedar Top, PA. She was happily married to Harry E. Myrick, Sr. for nearly 64 years, until his passing in 2017. She was a retired...

Dec 26, 2022

Earl W. Walker, 96, of Lebanon, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home. He was born on Thursday, July 29, 1926 to the late William H. Walker and Mary S. Walker nee Smith in Berks County. He was a member of Lebanon Bible Fellowship Church and was a veteran of the Navy...

Dec 25, 2022

Betty F. Jones, 71, of Lebanon passed away at home on Sunday, December 25, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born on Monday, January 1, 1951 to the late Roy Lee Farmer and Muriel Farmer in Kinston, North Carolina. She enjoyed punch pictures that she discovered while her family was stationed overseas in Japan, painting figurines, crocheting and shopping. Before...

Dec 23, 2022

Fern B. Smith, 97, of Lebanon, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Spang Crest Manor. She was born on Wednesday, September 9, 1925 to the late Howard J. Copenhaver and Florence E. Copenhaver nee Root in Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and an active member of the River...

Dec 21, 2022

 

Jay T. Rohler, 73, of Lebanon, went home with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on Thursday, May 26, 1949 to the late Alfred Rohler and Betty Lou Rohler (Reese) in Norfolk County, Virginia. Jay was proud of his country and served in the Army before earning...

Dec 20, 2022

 

Harriet J Garloff  88 peacefully at home with family on Dec. 20. Harriet was a member of Avon United Methodist Church and worked at Cornwall Manor. Harriet was proceeded in death by husband William R Garloff, Son Robert J Garloff and son Scott W Garloff. Survived by daughter's Kathy Micheal, April Rodriquez, Faye Sowers and 10 Grandchildren, 7 Great...

Dec 18, 2022

Dec 11, 2022

Helen R. Ryan, 97, of Lebanon Pennsylvania died on Sunday December 11, 2022 at Wyomissing Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Wyomissing, PA. She had resided at Juniper Village Assisted Living in Lebanon, PA. She was the wife of the late Charles E. “Pat” Ryan who predeceased her in 2008. They were married for 60 years. Born in Tamaqua, PA on...

Dec 6, 2022

Patricia A. "Pat" Cantwell, 85, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Cedar Haven. She was born on Tuesday, July 6, 1937 to the late Richard Wentzel and Regina Wentzel nee Scanlin in Lebanon. She was a member of Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Church and worked for Liberty Mutual and Keystone Foundry. Pat enjoyed gardening, reading, and...

Dec 5, 2022

Nov 28, 2022

Dorothy M. (Engle) Schoen, 90, of Myerstown, died on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Shippensburg Health Care Center. She was born on Wednesday, February 10, 1932 to the late Stephen and Dorothy (Reed) Engel in Detroit, Michigan. She and three of her siblings were raised in foster care after their mother died when Dorothy was just three years old. She...

Nov 26, 2022

Preston L. Hostetter, 69, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, July 8, 1953 to the late Luke S. Hostetter and Edith M. Hostetter nee Gesseman in Lebanon. He was a 1971 Cedar Crest graduate and was involved with the Rescue Club, CB Club and Bolognatown Breakers. Preston enjoyed...

Nov 25, 2022

Marian M. Mitchell, 93, of Myerstown, died on Friday, November 25, 2022 at StoneRidge Towne Center. She was born on Tuesday, September 3, 1929 to the late Harry E. Baum and Mabel Heim nee Putt in Lebanon. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was involved with the Steelworkers Club and Friendship Fire Company. Marian enjoyed reading,...

Nov 25, 2022

Marilyn L. Kettering, 86, of Lebanon, died on Friday, November 25, 2022 at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Thursday, January 2, 1936 to the late Russell Garman and Margaret Garman nee Donmoyer in Lebanon. She was a member of Lebanon Church of the Brethren and enjoyed gardening, bird watching and camping. Marilyn was an athlete in high...

Nov 25, 2022

Barry D. Koons, Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Friday, November 25th, 2022 at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents George Koons, Walter Hughes, and Kathleen Hughes. He is survived by his children Bonnie Koons, Jim Koons, and Jason Koons, and Jason's wife Michele Koons. He is also survived by his 6...

Nov 23, 2022

Sheldon Francis ( Shag ) age 49 died on November 23rd, 2022 peacefully with his children in the room. Born on August 8 ,1973 to Trevor and Jacqueline Francis in Brooklyn, New York. Sheldon was a tall, loving and thorough man, as a child he kept to himself, loved to mess with tools and absolutely loved music, things that also...

Nov 22, 2022

Susan E. "Sue" Weihrauch, 43, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at her home. She was born on Thursday, January 18, 1979 to Anthony Weihrauch and Debra Thierwechter nee Bender in Lebanon. Sue was a Special Needs mom who enjoyed puzzles, baking, card games and arts/crafts. Surviving are husband Douglas G. Simpson, Jr.; son Daniel I. Weiharuch; step...

Nov 17, 2022

Dolores M. Haffey, 84, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at her home. She was born on Sunday, March 6, 1938 to Anna Kubilus in Schuylkill County. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and worked as a secretary at Cedar Haven. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the Casino, bus trips, traveling, playing...

Nov 13, 2022

Malcolm E. Beck, 90, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at VA Medical Center. He was born on Thursday, March 3, 1932 to the late Eckert Beck and Kathryn Beck nee Gallagher in Hershey. He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ and was a veteran of the Navy in the Korean War. He was married...