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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Margaret Hauer
Jan 1, 2011
Margaret H." Peggy" Hauer, 81, of Jonestown, died on Saturday, January 01, 2011 at Select Specialty Medicine, Harrisburg. She was born on Sunday, September 29, 1929 to Helen Rogers in Pottsville. Peggy would have celebrated her 64th wedding anniversary on January 15th with her husband Frank Hauer. She was a member of Zion''s Evangelical Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crocheting, bird...
Gloria Garloff
Dec 30, 2010
Gloria E. "Beep" Garloff, 72, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at her home, after a heroic battle with cancer. She was born on Wednesday, December 14, 1938 to the late Collin J. Krumbine and Agnes A. Krumbine nee Brown in Lebanon. She was married to her husband in 1956. Gloria was a member of Grace United Church...
Robert Swift
Dec 29, 2010
Robert C. Swift, 65, of Lebanon, died December 29, 2010 at MS Hershey Medical Center. After 7 years battling prostate cancer he surrendered to God''s perfect will and He carried him gently and peacefully home. Bob was born January 14, 1945 in Harrisburg, the son of Robert L. Swift and C. Marie Swift. He was a 1962 graduate...
Patricia Vance
Dec 26, 2010
Patricia A. "Pat" Vance, 71, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on Monday, October 23, 1939 to the late Paul Eisenhour and Helen Eisenhour nee Houser in Lebanon. She enjoyed bingo, reading, crossword puzzles and gardening. Surviving are sons Thomas spouse of Sherry Vance, Jonestown, Phil spouse of Kim Vance, Myerstown,...
Stella Spitler
Dec 23, 2010
Stella L. Spitler, 92, of Myerstown, died on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at ECC Retirement Village- Town Center.
She was born on Friday, December 28, 1917 to the late Homer Kleinfelter and Eva Kleinfelter nee Long in Myerstown. She was a member of St. Paul''s United Church of Christ.
Surviving are son Miles R. spouse of...
Arlene Haag
Dec 22, 2010
Arlene J. Haag, 91, of Myerstown, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital.
She was born on Wednesday, December 17, 1919 to the late Elmer Barnes and Cora Barnes nee Neidig in Palmyra. She was a member of Myerstown United Church of Christ. She worked as a department manager at Boscovs.
Surviving are...
Lynn Brandt
Dec 19, 2010
Lynn G. Brandt, 70, of Elizabethtown, died on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown.
He was born on Sunday, March 31, 1940 to the late Russell R. Brandt and Verna M. Brandt nee Marks in Lebanon. He was a member of St. Luke''s Evangelical Congregational Church, Shillington. He worked as a plant manager at...
Ruth Reinhold
Dec 16, 2010
Mrs. Ruth M. Reinhold, 85 died on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Lebanon Valley Brethren Home where she was a resident of Leffler Care for 4-1/2 years.
She was born March 6, 1925, in Greble, PA to Carson Gassert and Salennis Gassert nee Demmy. She was the wife of the late F. Lewis Reinhold, Jr., who preceded...
Douglas Boyer
Dec 15, 2010
Douglas A. "Doug" Boyer, 64, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at his home. He was born on Saturday, August 17, 1946 to Carl Boyer and Arlene H. Boyer nee Herr in Rexmont. He was a member of Cornwall United Methodist Church. He worked as a masonry contractor. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps in the...
Richard Gettler
Dec 14, 2010
Richard J. "Dick" Gettler, 79, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on Monday, October 26, 1931 to the late Joseph Gettler and Anna Gettler nee Blair in Lebanon. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. He was in the Navy for 26 years, worked for Bethlehem Steel for 32...
Loretta Becker
Dec 14, 2010
Loretta Ann Becker, 88, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Manor Care.
She was born on Sunday, April 02, 1922 to the late Ralph L. Donmoyer and Maude Donmoyer nee Lash in Lebanon. She was a member of First Evangelical Congregational Church. She worked as a seamstress and enjoyed camping, playing cards. Loretta was...
Ruth Kessler
Dec 11, 2010
Ruth A. Kessler of Manheim died on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County.
She was born to the late Arthur A. Caudill and Ethel (Cox) Caudill in Hazard, KY.
She enjoyed playing cards and games. Ruth was a talented seamstress and liked playing guitar and piano.
Surviving are sons Jeff spouse of...
David Wolfe
Dec 9, 2010
David B. "Dave" Wolfe, 53, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, December 09, 2010 at VA Medical Center. He was born on Friday, October 04, 1957 to Walter Wolfe and Judith Wolfe nee Smith in Harrisburg. He was a member of Freedom in Christ Fellowship. He was a veteran of the Army. He was a graduate of Cedar Crest High School...
Richard Labe
Dec 2, 2010
Richard A. "Rick" Labe, 60, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, December 02, 2010. He was born on Monday, January 02, 1950 to the late Richard R. Labe and Vivian M. Labe nee Miller in Lebanon. He retired as a truck driver. He was a veteran of the Navy in the Vietnam Conflict. He was the commander for VFW Post #23....
Ralph Matticks
Nov 30, 2010
Ralph E. Matticks, 85, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at his home.
He was born on Saturday, March 21, 1925 to the late Harold Matticks and Jean Matticks nee Oliver in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the 517 Army Airborne serving as a medic...
Helen Beard
Nov 27, 2010
Helen M. Beard, 93, passed away peacefully at the Fountains of Cedar Park, NJ on November 27, 2010.
She was born February 3, 1917, daughter of the late Mary B. Miley. She was a member of the Hebron United Methodist Church.
She was a devoted wife for 54 years to the late Robert "Beardy" Beard. She...
Russel Waltermyer
Nov 26, 2010
Russel F. "Russ" Waltermyer, 96, of Cedar Haven, Lebanon, died on Friday, November 26, 2010 at the home. He was born on Tuesday, September 08, 1914 to the late Elmer F. Waltermyer and Minnie E. Waltermyer nee Shirk in Jonestown. He was a member of Jonestown United Methodist Church. He worked at Reading Railroad as a conductor and flagman. He...
Ralph Horst
Nov 17, 2010
Ralph E. Horst, 85, of Lebanon, passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Hospital.
He was born on Monday, November 16, 1925 to the late Harry Long Horst and Mary B. Horst nee Smith in W. Cocalico Twp. He was a member of First Evangelical Congregational Church and...
Charles Johnson
Nov 9, 2010
Charles R. "Chuck" Johnson, 35, of 310 S. Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, died on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 at his home. He was born on Wednesday, September 17, 1975 to the late Harry Johnson and Sharon Johnson nee Sias in Kimer, WY. He worked as a fork lift operator. He enjoyed golf, camping, trains, poker and civil war history. He was...
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