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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Mark Ruhl
Jan 25, 2012
Mark M. Ruhl, 90, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was born on Friday, January 13, 1922 to Albert Ruhl and Pauline Ruhl nee Miller in Lebanon. He attended Faith Baptist Church. He worked as a farmer and was a veteran of the Army in World War II. Mark enjoyed...
Arlene Ovecka
Jan 20, 2012
Arlene E. Ovecka, 90, of Lebanon, died on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Spang Crest Manor.
She was born on Monday, October 31, 1921 to Edgar Phillippy and Esther Phillippy nee Kleinfelter in Lebanon. She was a graduate of LHS in 1939. She was a lifelong member of Messiah Lutheran Church, where she served as lecturn and...
Tom Norris
Jan 18, 2012
Tom J. Norris, 55, of Jonestown, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Manor Care.
He was born on Friday, September 14, 1956 to R. J. Norris and Margaret Norris nee Beck in Lebanon. He worked as a learning disability coach.
Surviving are sisters Kay spouse of Robert Demler, Lebanon, Judy spouse of Gerald Long, Annville;...
Modena Souza
Jan 16, 2012
Modena M. Souza, 51, of Lebanon, died on Monday, January 16, 2012 at her home.
She was born on Tuesday, March 22, 1960 to John Backman and Rae Backman nee Thompson in Rock Island, IL. She loved being namma.
Surviving are husband Paul E. Souza; children Ammbrose Souza, Dain Souza, Ena Rotoli, Leah Souza; grandchildren Angelena,...
Jay Klick
Jan 14, 2012
Jay M. "Check" Klick, 75, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at VA Medical Center. He was born on Friday, November 13, 1936 to Raphael Klick and Miriam Klick nee Meily in Lebanon. He was a member of Hill United Church of Christ. He worked as an entrepreneur for an excavating business. He was a veteran of the...
Darla Rott
Jan 13, 2012
Darla Jean "Pudge" Rott, 53, of Lebanon, died on Friday, January 13, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Friday, March 07, 1958 to Edward Rott and Anna Mae Shiner nee Boyer in Lebanon. She was at the Renova Center in January 1978. She was at Hamburg State Center before coming to the Renova Center. She attended day...
Earl Hower
Jan 5, 2012
Earl R. "Chink" Hower, 80, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, January 05, 2012 at VA Medical Center. He was born on Tuesday, June 09, 1931 to the late David P. Hower, Sr. and Helen Hower nee Rhen in Lebanon. He served the Lord and was a member of Bible Fellowship Church. He was a veteran of the Army in the...
Donna Horst
Jan 3, 2012
Donna J. Horst, 60, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, January 03, 2012 at her home.
She was born on Monday, March 26, 1951 to the late Marvin McDonaldson and Louise McDonaldson nee Shifflett in Palmyra. She enjoyed working with plants, reading and taking care of her family.
Surviving are husband William Horst; daughter Denise Job; sons...
Ammon Gibble
Jan 2, 2012
Ammon L. Gibble, 76, of Lebanon, died on Monday, January 02, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was born on Thursday, January 02, 1936 to the late Ammon Gibble and Mary Gibble nee Hartman in Lebanon. He attended Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church . He was a veteran of the National Guard. He was the owner of...
Henry Wagner
Dec 30, 2011
Henry F. Wagner, 81, of Lebanon, died on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was born on Saturday, November 08, 1930 to the late Harry Wagner and Margaret Wagner nee Ressler in Lebanon. He was a veteran of the Navy in the Korean War. He was a graduate of LHS in 1948 and was...
Daryl Kreitz
Dec 29, 2011
Daryl L. "Boonie" Kreitz, 54, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Pinnacle Health Hospital, Harrisburg. He was born on Friday, May 24, 1957 to Stanley H. Kreitz and the late Beverly Kreitz nee Goshert in Lebanon. He was a member of Cornwall United Methodist Church. He worked for Cornwall Borough. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf....
Dennis Konewal
Dec 25, 2011
Dennis R. Konewal, 56, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at his home.
He was born on Saturday, December 17, 1955 to John Konewal and Catherine Konewal nee Smith in Philadelphia. He worked as a carpet layer. He was a veteran of the Navy in the Vietnam Conflict. He enjoyed music and movies.
Surviving...
Grace Umbenhauer
Dec 22, 2011
Grace E. Umbenhauer, 89, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Manor Care.
She was born on Saturday, July 15, 1922 to the late Gordon E. Schneck and Amanda E. Schneck nee Glore in Pine Grove. She was a member of St. Jacob''s Lutheran Church. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Surviving are...
Betty Bordner
Dec 20, 2011
Betty J. Bordner, 83, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Cedar Haven.
She was born on Sunday, May 27, 1928 to the late Floyd Davis and Lena Davis nee Lutrell in Hershey. Surviving are sons Richard E. Jr., spouse of Cecilia Bordner, Lebanon, Daniel Bordner; sisters Kay Bordner, Audrey Bordner; 9 grandchildren; 11 great...
Clayton Putt
Dec 19, 2011
Clayton H. "Bud" Putt, 92, of Lebanon, died on Monday, December 19, 2011 at VA Medical Center. He was born on Wednesday, February 05, 1919 to the late Charles Putt and Emma Putt nee Obenstine in Lebanon. He was a member of Kochenderfer''s United Methodist Church. He enjoyed playing softball, golfing, swimming and reading. Bud was the trustee, sunday school...
Carole Fox
Dec 18, 2011
Carole J. Fox, 80, formerly of Myerstown, died on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Columbia Cottage, Palmyra.
She was born on Friday, July 10, 1931 to the late Mark W. Brunner and Mabel M. Brunner nee Smaltz in Schaefferstown. She was a member of St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church. She retired as a secretary and was a...
Martha Ogurcak
Dec 17, 2011
Martha S. Ogurcak, 97, of Cornwall, died on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Cornwall Manor.
She was born on Saturday, July 04, 1914 to the late John Peter Swope and Mollie Susan Swope nee Dissinger in Philadelphia. She was a member of St. John''s United Methodist Church. She worked as a homemaker and in an office. She...
Raymond Risser
Dec 16, 2011
Raymond P. "Ray" Risser, 95, of Lebanon, died on Friday, December 16, 2011 at Spang Crest Manor. He was born on Sunday, January 16, 1916 to the late Isaac Risser and Katie Risser nee Patches in Lebanon. He was a member of Midway Church of the Brethren. He worked as a farmer. Ray enjoyed yardwork, gardening, woodworking and sewing. He...
Kathryn Blouch
Dec 12, 2011
Kathryn J. "Kas" Blouch, 81, of Myerstown, died on Monday, December 12, 2011 at her home. She was born on Thursday, June 26, 1930 to the late William Hunsicker and Minnie M. Hunsicker nee Spitler in Myerstown. She was a member of Myerstown United Church of Christ. She worked as an operator for Sterling Drug. Kas enjoyed country line dancing,...
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