Our Obituaries
Louis Francis Ciccarelli
August 8, 1954 - May 28, 2013
Louis F. Ciccarelli, 58, Cleona, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Hershey Medical Center. He was born in Norristown on August 8, 1954, a son of Jane Scaramucci Ciccarelli, Philadelphia and the late Salvatore Ciccarelli.
He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his Mother and several Brothers, Sisters and their families.
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Dorothy E. Kercher
June 12, 1947 - May 6, 2013
Dorothy E. Kercher, 65, Lebanon, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Lebanon on June 12, 1947, a daughter of the late Ellwood and Betty Jane Stalnecker Kercher.
She retired with 20 years' service as a long distance operator at AT&T.
She is survived by her sister, Patricia A. Blouch, Lebanon; a nephew and two nieces.
Private services will be held with burial made...
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Elizabeth Ann Minnich
September 2, 1944 - May 5, 2013
Elizabeth Ann Minnich, 68, Myerstown, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of David L. Minnich to whom she was married for 32 years. She was born in Winfield, KA on September 2, 1944, a daughter of the late William and Clara Rader Colvin.
She was a purchasing agent at the City of Lebanon Authority where she worked for 25 years.
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Diane G. Breit
June 10, 1933 - April 27, 2013
Diane G. Breit, 79, devoted wife, mother and friend, passed away quietly on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon. She was the wife of Bertram M. Breit, whom she married June 19, 1955 and was by her side to the end. She was born in Lebanon, PA on June 10, 1933, daughter of the late Simon and Goldie Levin Gold.
She was a graduate of The Greir School, Tyrone, PA and in 1955 she...
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Lydia H. Poole
January 30, 1961 - April 26, 2013
Lydia H. Poole, 52, Lebanon, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Bridgeton, NJ on January 30, 1961, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Virginia Farrel Blizzard.
She is survived by her companion of many years, George F. Keener, Jr., Lebanon; sons, Nathaniel Mark Poole, Lancaster; Adrian, husband of Melinda Poole, Lebanon; 2 step grandchildren and several...
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Donna J. Clements
April 24, 1960 - April 18, 2013
Donna J. Clements, 52, Twin Oaks , Campbelltown, formerly of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was born in Lebanon on April 24, 1960, a daughter of Marie Margaret "Cookie" Shott Clements, Lebanon and the late William D. Clements, Sr.
She had been employed as a kitchen aide at Philhaven Hospital. She was a 1979 graduate of Lebanon High...
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Annabel M. Weyand
July 24, 1924 - April 10, 2013
Annabel M. Weyand, 88, Gretna Springs, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Cedar Haven, Lebanon. She was the wife of Glenn W. Weyand, whom she married June 8, 1946. She was born in Lebanon on July 24, 1924, a daughter of the late Arthur D. and Christine Blouch Weinhold.
She was an Operator/supervisor for the former Bell Telephone Co. and later worked at the Penn State Extension Service in...
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Richard Lee Clentimack
October 31, 1948 - April 4, 2013
Richard L. Clentimack, 65, Annville, formerly of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the Lehigh Valley Burn Center. He was born in West Lebanon on October 31, 1948, a son of the late Raymond, Sr., and Esther M. Lear Clentimack.
He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, having received a Purple Heart. He was employed by the US Government in security.
Richard is survived by a...
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Kathryn A. "Kate" Heckard
July 27, 1924 - March 8, 2013
Kathryn A. "Kate" Heckard, 88, Lebanon, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Ralph T. Heckard, Jr. She was born in Lebanon on July 27, 1924, a daughter of the late Jones Roscoe and Florence Catherine Heilman Albert.
Kate was very proud of being a graduate of the Lebanon Valley College Conservatory of Music. She was a member of Nu Chapter Delta...
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E. Maxine Kelley
April 24, 1925 - March 4, 2013
E. Maxine Kelley, 88, Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Hollis O. Kelley. She was born in Anomosa, IA on February 24, 1925, a daughter of the late James Parks and Josephine Finnegan Parks Kelley.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Lebanon and a life member of the Lebanon...
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Douglas A. Young
March 20, 1942 - March 3, 2013
Douglas A. Young, 70, Lebanon, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Cedar Haven. He was born in Lebanon on March 20, 1942, a son of the late J. Warren and Esther M. Reich Young.
He is survived by sisters, Virginia Gasta, Lebanon; Loretta Robell, Lebanon; Gail, wife of Eddie Shewmaker, Myerstown; Jacqueline, wife of Delmar Cantrell, Myerstown; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...
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Leona M. "Pat" Morris
September 14, 1928 - February 24, 2013
Leona "Pat" M. Morris, 84, Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Cedar Haven. She was born September 14, 1928 in Rockville, MD a daughter of the late Kenneth and Ruby Long Morris.
She was a former production line worker at H. B. Reese Candy Co., Hershey. She was a member of the Red Hat Ladies, enjoyed hot air ballooning and swimming at Hershey Fitness Center.
Pat is survived by...
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Samuel A. Riehl
November 30, 1930 - February 5, 2013
Samuel A. Riehl, 82, Richland, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Stoneridge Towne Center, Myerstown. He was born on November 30, 1930 in Lebanon, a son of the late Allen and Ella Deckert Riehl.
Sam was retired from the former Bethlehem Steel Corp, Lebanon Plant. He was a graduate of Lebanon High School. He was a life-long member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lebanon, where he...
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Jonathan Butler Bairon
February 28, 1976 - January 30, 2013
Jonathan Butler Bairon, 36, Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at his residence. He was born on February 28, 1976, in San Juan, P.R. a son of Nicholas Butler Porrata, Coalport and Awilda Bairon, Moca, P.R.
In addition to his parents he is survived by a Grandmother, Eneida Porrata Rodriquez, brothers, Nicolas Butler Bairon; Jerry M. Butler Bairon; sisters, Mei-Ling Butler Soto;...
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Alberta M. Fiorentino
May 22, 1926 - January 29, 2013
Alberta M. Fiorentino, 86, Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Fiorentino, Sr. who passed away February, 2005. She was born on May 22, 1926 in Cornwall, a daughter of the late Albert and Mary Ellinger Doll.
She was a graduate of Cornwall High School and was a machine operator for the former Noggle Sewing Factory.
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Herbert M. Bowman
March 25, 1919 - January 28, 2013
Herbert M. Bowman, 93, Lebanon, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 28, 2013. He was the husband of the late Lucille H. Blouch Bowman, with whom he had shared 62 years of marriage. He was born on March 25, 1919, in Bellegrove, a son of the late George C. Bowman, Sr. and Mamie Meyer Bowman.
Herbert was a graduate of Lebanon...
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Tabitha L. Barlett
August 29, 1971 - January 25, 2013
Tabitha L. Barlett, 41, Lebanon, passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at Cedar Haven. She was born in Lebanon on August 29, 1971, daughter of Lucille Barlett McDowell, Anderson, SC.
She had been a clerk for several Harrisburg area businesses.
In addition to her Mother, she is survived by brother, Orlando Suarez, Hershey; sisters, Melissa, wife of James Pittman, Pendleton, SC; Jamie McDowell,...
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Carmenza Rizo
January 22, 2013
Carmenza Rizo, 44, Lebanon, passed away at her home on January 22, 2013.
Born in Colombia, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Rizo and Isabel Rubiano Rizo.
She is survived by sisters, Gilma Alvarez, Ligia Rizo-Jorge, Jacqueline Kushnick; brothers, Herman, Jaime, Mario, Mauricio Rizo, all of New York; brother, Louis Rizo, CT and son, Duval Carranza, New York. Private family services and...
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Harold E. Miller
September 29, 1927 - January 19, 2013
Harold E. Miller, 85, Lebanon, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Manor Care Health Services, Lebanon. He was the husband of Dorothy H. Heckard Miller, whom he married June 6, 1951. He was born in N. Annville Twp. on September 29, 1927, a son of the late Irwin A. and Carrie Whitmeyer Miller.
Harold was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was a retired roll shop foreman for the Bethlehem...
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Larry E. Myers
June 29, 1943 - January 17, 2013
Larry E. Myers, 69, of 25 S. 9th Street, Lebanon passed away at the Good Samaritan Hospital on January 17, 2013.
Born in Harrisburg on June 29, 1943, he was the son of the late Carl and Lorena Johnson Myers.
He graduated from Penn State University with a BS in Business. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was employed earlier in his life by the Commonwealth of PA in...
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Mary Alice Feinstein
June 30, 1946 - January 16, 2013
Mary Alice Feinstein, 66, Cornwall, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was the wife of Alan M. Feinstein for 25 years. She was born in N. Braddock on June 30, 1946, a daughter of the late Andrew R. and Alice E. McCue Kasprisin.
She was a retired administrative assistant, having worked for Representatives, George Eshelman, Robert Walker and...
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Leona Mae Wickert
July 15, 1916 - January 14, 2013
Leona Mae Wickert, 96, Lebanon, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 at Cedar Haven, Lebanon. She was the wife of the late William Lastinger, who was killed in action during WWII and the late Richard G. Wickert. She was born in Neffsville on July 15, 1916, a daughter of the late George and Verna Plessinger Metzler.
Leona graduated from Manheim Twp. High School in 1934...
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May M. Heilig
February 27, 1916 - January 6, 2013
May M. Heilig, 96, Cornwall formerly of Lebanon, passed away peacefully at Cornwall Manor on Sunday, January 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, George Heilig, on October 11, 1982. They had been married in the Little Church Around the Corner, New York City, on New Year's Day 1949.
She was born in Berks County on February 27, 1916, daughter of the lateWilliam and Minnie...
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Brian E. West
March 5, 1964 - January 1, 2013
Brian E. West, 48, Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Lebanon on March 5, 1964, son of the late Everett and Loretta Norman West.
He was an engineer for Metso Minerals, York for 20 years.
He is survived by sister, Carol, wife of Frank Waple, Middletown; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Private family services will be held with burial in Covenant...
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Kerry K. Culbert
May 11, 1935 - January 1, 2013
Kerry K. Culbert, 77, Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Estella K. Fornwalt Culbert, who passed away in 2006. He was born in Lebanon on May 11, 1935, a son of the late Edward and Catherine Holland Culbert.
He retired in 1997 with 36 years of service from Quaker Alloy as an X Ray Tech. He served with the US Army.
He was a 1953...
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Dale S. Lias, Jr.
March 16, 1937 - November 15, 2012
Dale S. Lias, Jr., 75, passed away on November 15, 2012 after a long, courageous battle with leukemia.
Dale was born in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania on March 16, 1937 to Dale Stewart Lias and Ruth Harris. He was the fourth oldest of thirteen children. Dale graduated from Shannock Valley High School in 1955. He played basketball, played trombone in the high school band and acted in school...
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Myrl L. Blum
November 25, 1918 - October 28, 2012
Myrl L. Blum, 93, Lebanon, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Cedar Haven. She was the wife of the late Lee E. Dove, Anthony Schreiber and John W. Blum. Born in Lebanon on November 25, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Miles B. and Bertha LaRue Miller Koons.
During WWII she worked as a clerk at Olmstead Air Force Base, Middletown. Later, she and her Father owned and operated Koons...
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Lela L. Baney
November 24, 1948 - October 24, 2012
Lela L. Baney, 83, Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was the wife of John A. Baney, whom she married November 24, 1948. She was born in Lebanon on March 5, 1928, a daughter of the late Maurice B. and Jennie V. Hassler Lawrence.
She had been employed by the former Steffy Shoe Co, The Bon Ton and retired in 1985 from Sterling Drug.
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Miriam Etter Blickstein
October 24, 1924 - October 12, 2012
Miriam Etter Blickstein, 87, Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, formerly of Lebanon and Hollywood, FL., passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at the Manor. She was the wife of the late Jonas Blickstein. She was born in Hershey on October 24, 1924, daughter of the late Samuel and Rose Levitz Etter.
She was retired from retail sales having worked at Levitz Furniture and later the Bon Ton in Lebanon.
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Irene L. Eberly
June 17, 1905 - October 6, 2012
Irene L. Eberly, 107, formerly of Lebanon, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services, Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Charles T. Eberly. She was born in Annville on June 17, 1905, a daughter of the late Aaron W. and Kathryn A. Moore Miller.
She was a retired garment worker, having worked in several garment factories in Lebanon County.
She was a member of First...
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Harriet L. Parks
April 17, 1910 - October 4, 2012
Harriet L. Parks, 102, Martinez, GA, formerly of Lebanon, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Kentwood Nursing Home, Augusta, GA. She was the wife of the late Warren Parks who passed away in 1988. She was born in Lebanon on April 17, 1910, a daughter of the late George and Catherine Smith Donley.
Over the years, she worked at S.S. Kresge Company and was...
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Helen A. Pierson
February 16, 1927 - October 4, 2012
Helen A. PIerson, 85, passed away on Thursday morning, October 4, 2012 at Manor Care, Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Charles Edward Pierson. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruby Hanson Short.
She was a retired receptionist for Bank of America.
She is survived by her son, Charles Pierson, of Pittsburgh, PA and several cousins.
Intement will be held in...
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Joseph J.M. Suhobrus
February 26, 1945 - September 28, 2012
Joseph J.M. Suhobrus, 67, of Lancaster passed away Friday morning, September 28, 2012 at ManorCare in Lebanon. Joseph was born on February 26, 1945.
He served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965 as a tank driver. He had been employed by Urban Outfitters, Gap as a material handler.
He is survived by a son, John M. Suhobrus, Sr. of Port Deposit, MD; and daughters, Kimberly A. Boohar and...
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George A. Yorty
November 22, 1941 - September 28, 2012
George A. Yorty, 70, Lebanon, passed away Friday, September 28, 2012 at his residence. He was the husband of Judy A. Tice Yorty. He was born in Cornwall on November 22, 1941, a son of the late Lester L. and Matilda Leibig Yorty.
He retired with 20 years of service from the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. He received Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force...
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William H. Moyle
September 14, 1922 - September 25, 2012
William H. Moyle, 90, of Lebanon, PA died Tuesday morning, September 25, 2012 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born in Toronto, Canada on September 14, 1922, he was the son of the late Dr. H.B. and Emily Greenwood Moyle. His family moved to Hartford, Connecticut when he was 2 years old. He was the husband of Jane Hartzell Moyle for 68 years.
William attended Mount Herman School in Northfield,...
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Margaret A. Heberling
March 15, 1920 - September 2, 2012
Margaret A. Heberling, 92, Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, formerly of Lebanon, died Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the Manor. She was the wife of the late Paul R. Heberling. She was born in Lebanon on March 15, 1920, a daughter of the late William H. and Florence Klick Kauffman.
She was an Ordained Deacon & Elder of the United Church of Christ and member of Grace United Church of Christ, Lebanon. ...
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Dale Martin Miller
December 29, 1943 - August 18, 2012
Dale Martin Miller, 68, Lebanon, crossed over into eternal life on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at his home. He was born December 29, 1943 in Lebanon, a son of the late Eugene and Marguerite Garrett Miller.
Dale was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Lebanon, where he was an active member of the choir and played drums for the Praise Band and Choir, as well as serving on many church...
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Martin Winfield
November 18, 1933 - August 13, 2012
Martin Winfield, 78, of Lebanon passed away on Monday morning, August 13, 2012 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on November 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Harry and Anna Kolonsky Winfield. He was the husband of Beverly J. Cooke Winfield.
Martin was of the Jewish Faith. He was an United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict and had served in the PA...
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Elizabeth D. Stevens
November 28, 1918 - August 5, 2012
Elizabeth Douple Stevens, 93, Potomac, MD, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012 in the Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC. She was the wife of the late William H. Stevens who passed away November 5, 2001. She was born in Lebanon on November 28, 1918, daughter of the late Edwin and Helen Miller Douple.
She was a retired school teacher having taught in the Philadelphia area. She was a...
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Robert J. Irwin
September 5, 1965 - July 19, 2012
Robert J. Irwin, 46, Cornwall, formerly of Florida, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Hershey Medical Center. He was born on September 5, 1965 a son of Irene Lynne Robinson Jones, wife of John Clark Jones, Cornwall and George H. Irwin, Media.
He served with the US Navy for four years. He was a G.I. Technician, having worked in N. Carolina and Florida.
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Bertha E. Fahler
September 21, 1918 - July 12, 2012
Bertha E. Fahler, 93, formerly of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Stone Ridge Town Center, Myerstown. She was the wife of the late Sylvester Fahler, Sr. She was born on September 21, 1918, a daughter of the late Earnest and Rebecca Schaeffer Fegley.
She was a retired seamstress. Bertha was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon, where she was a member of the LMH...
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Gerald "Jerry" R. Keperling
September 4, 1944 - July 9, 2012
Gerald R. "Jerry" Keperling, 67, of Coral Drive, Lititz, passed away Monday morning, July 9, 2012 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy, after a lengthy illness. Born on September 4, 1944 in Columbia, Pa, he was the son of the late Marvin D. and Minerva Frey Keperling.
Jerry was an avid reader , enjoyed driving, his family and his two dogs. He was of the Christian faith. He was a...
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Mary M Eisenhauer
November 30, 1931 - July 5, 2012
Mary M. Eisenhauer, 80, formerly of Poplar St., Lebanon, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services, Lebanon. She was the wife of the late MSGT Richard Eisenhauer, Sr., who passed away in 1970. She was born in Lebanon on November 30, 1931, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Ream Barlett.
She was a retired beautician having worked for Cork's Curls and the Rohland Funeral...
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Lucille E. Funk
March 24, 1950 - July 2, 2012
Lucille E. Funk, 62, Lebanon, passed away Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Hershey Medical Center. She was the wife of James F. Funk to whom she was married for 43 years on June 21, 2012. She was born in Rehrersburg on March 24, 1950, a daughter of the late London and Lydia Bross Muth.
She retired with 25 years of service as a Contract Specialist for the US Government, having worked at Fort...
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Richard L. "Bud" Roland
September 16, 1920 - June 26, 2012
Richard L.Richard L. "Bud" Roland, 91, Dallastown, formerly of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Manor Care Dallastown, after a brief illness. He was the husband of his beloved late wife, Charlotte "Dolly" S. Bashore Roland, whom he married in 1940 and who passed away in 2004. Richard was born in Lebanon on September 16, 1920, a son of the late Albert and Emma Peters Roland.
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Helen E. Meredith
January 3, 1926 - June 24, 2012
Helen E. Meredith, 86 of Bethel passed away Sunday afternoon, June 24, 2012 at the Reading Hospital. She was born in Newmanstown, Lebanon County on January 3, 1926, the daughter of the late Howard and Edna Troutman Snyder. She was the wife of the late Kenneth R. Aulenbach who passed away in 1990 and the late Lee Meredith who passed away in 2009.
She was a member of Christian Congregation of...
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Shirley E. Doster
April 7, 1935 - June 17, 2012
Shirley E. Doster, 77, Jonestown, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was born in Lebanon on April 7, 1935, daughter of the late Chester J. Sherman and Hilda M. Fake Sherman.
She was a 1953 graduate of Lebanon High School. Shirley enjoyed decorating, gardening, bus trips to the sea shore and was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan.
She is survived by...
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Dannie L. "Dan" Butler
October 14, 1978 - June 16, 2012
Dannie L. "Dan" Butler, 70, Lebanon, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 at his residence. He was the husband of Carol Brunner Butler, formerly of Quentin, whom he married October 14, 1978. He was born December 20, 1941 in Coalfield, TN, son of the late Audrey and Ruth England Butler.
He worked in the automotive business most of his life. He was the former owner of Sandhill Body Shop. Dan...
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Irene E. Meyer
June 13, 2012
Irene E. Meyer, 93, formerly of Garden Ave, Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Cedar Haven. She was born in Fredericksburg, daughter of the late Charles A. and Sadie Knapp.
She was a retired inspector for the former Sterling Drug Co., Myerstown. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg and had been an active member of ELCA.
Irene is survived by nephew Ray...
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Betty E. Daub
June 29, 1927 - June 10, 2012
Betty E. Daub, 84, of Lebanon passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. Born in Colebrook, Pa, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Katherine Walters Weaber. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Daub.
She had worked in the garment industry.
She is survived by her sister, Jane E. Neal of Lebanon.
Services will be private and at the...
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Marian M. Schriver
December 6, 1922 - May 31, 2012
Marian M. Schriver, 89, Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, formerly of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Manor. She was the wife of the late Jack Schriver, Sr. She was born in Hellam, York Co, PA on December 6, 1922, daughter of the late Emerson and Grace Desenberg Danley.
She was a member of Fourth EUB Church, York, later attending Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lebanon. She had...
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Harry W. Walter, Jr.
September 26, 1946 - May 24, 2012
Harry W. Walter, Jr., 65, of Lebanon passed away on May 24, 2012 at the Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Polly Ann Mayhoffer. Born on September 26, 1946 in Ashland, PA, he was the son of the late Harry W., Sr. and Eleanore Yeslusky Walter.
He had served in the United States Army. He was an avid golfter and fisherman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was a Pittsburgh...
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Clark R. "Butch" Royer
January 21, 1923 - May 22, 2012
Clark R. "Butch" Royer, 89, passed away on May 22, 2012 at the Lebanon VA Hospital. He was the husband of Edith McMinn Royer, with whom he celebrated 70 years of marriage on January 16, 2012.
Born on January 21, 1923, he was the sone of the late John and Grace Royer.
Butch was a 1940 graduate of Lebanon High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served...
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Margret K. Groh
September 18, 1923 - May 13, 2012
Margret K. Groh, 88, Lebanon, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Cornwall Manor, Cornwall. She was the wife of the late Frederick A. Groh who passed away in 1983. She was born in Allentown on September 18, 1923.
She was a former manager for Bell Telephone. She loved spending time with her family.
Margaret is survived by her beloved son, Frederick P., husband of Lise Groh, Chester Springs...
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Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Brunner
January 29, 1924 - May 10, 2012
Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Brunner, 88, Palmyra, formerly of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Hershey Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Ronald G. Brunner, Sr. She was born in Allentown on January 29, 1924, daughter of the late Augustus and Sarah Trump Smith.
She was retired after 15 years of service from Hershey Medical Center and had been employed previously at Cedar...
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Raymond W. Wall
January 15, 1930 - May 10, 2012
Raymond W. Wall, 82, 1766 Quarry Rd, Lebanon, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services, Lebanon. He was the husband of the late Joyce Clay Wall who passed away in 2006. He was born in Moscow, PA on January 15, 1930, a son of the late Fred and Elsie Gassert Wall.
He was a retired Kiss machine operator for Hershey Foods. He was a 1948 graduate of the Milton S. Hershey...
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Josephine F. Rank
July 16, 1919 - May 4, 2012
Josephine F. Rank, 92, formerly of Lebanon, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg.
She was born in Lebanon, PA, on July 16, 1919, the daughter of the late Homer and Melinda Sechrist Fegan. She was pre deceased by her husband Harry Rank.
After graduating from Lebanon High School, she was an operator at The Bell Telephone Co. and later a...
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Marjorie A. Malin
February 11, 1940 - April 13, 2012
Marjorie A. Malin, 72, Myerstown, went home to be with her Lord after a courageous battle with cancer for over 2 years, on Friday, April 13, 2012 at her residence. She was the wife of Joseph L. Malin to whom she was married for 54 years. Born in Lebanon on February 11, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Catherine Heisey Leibich.
She had been employed for 9 years at Hauck...
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Marc D. Bechtold
August 3, 1974 - April 8, 2012
Marc D. Bechtold, 37, Myerstown, passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2012. He was born in Lebanon on August 3, 1974, son of Elaine S. Brandt , Lebanon and Daniel Bechtold, Lebanon.
He was a 1992 graduate of Lebanon High School. After suffering serious injuries in an auto accident earlier in life, Marc served as an inspiration to others with his positive spirit facilitated by a devoted...
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Martha V. Weiss
December 12, 1941 - April 7, 2012
Martha V. Weiss, 70, of 306 N. 7th Street, Lebanon, PA passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. Born on November 12, 1941 in Centre County, she was the daughter of the late Fred R. and Mae A. Fike Dolan.
In keeping with Martha's wishes there will be no formal services.
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Carolyn F. Mays
June 1, 1959 - April 6, 2012
Carolyn F. Mays, 52, Newmanstown, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was the wife of Lawrence "Sonny" Mays. She was born in Lebanon on June 1, 1959, a daughter of Robert and Freda Markey Mann, Schaefferstown.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by daughter, Danielle Mays, Denver; son, Robert Mays, Newmanstown; sisters, Scherie...
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Mark William "Bill" Peiffer, Jr
October 6, 1942 - April 6, 2012
Mark William "Bill" Peiffer, Jr., 69, Lebanon, passed away Friday, April 06, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. He was born in Berks Co on October 6, 1942, a son of the late Mark W., Sr. and Lucille M. Mountz Peiffer.
He was retired from the former Lebanon Steel Foundry and Woodstream Inc., Lititz.
He is survived by sons, James G., David, Brian, Shawn, and Mark Peiffer, all of...
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Joseph B. Shott
November 28, 1921 - March 30, 2012
Joseph B. Shott, 90, Lebanon, passed away Friday, March 30, 2012 at Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon. He was the husband of Jane M. Simmers Shott, to whom he was married for 64 years. He was born in Lebanon on November 28, 1921, a son of the late Edwin E. and Gerda Werntz Shott.
He was an Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII having served in the China Burma India Theater. He flew 107 missions as a flight...
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Richard M. Carmichael
March 14, 1947 - March 26, 2012
Richard M. Carmichael, 65, Lebanon, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was born March 14, 1947 in Johnstown, a son of the late Jesse and Betty Kells Carmichael.
He had been employed by Lowe's. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Richard attended Indiana University of PA, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Delta.
He is survived by daughter, Jessica...
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Marianne E. Smitley
December 19, 1927 - March 20, 2012
Marianne Elsie Smitley, 84, Palmyra, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at her residence. She was the wife of Rev. Lester O. Smitley. She was born on December 19, 1927, a daughter of the late William Virgil and Mary Esteb Cable Bingaman.
She was a pastor's wife, retired school teacher having taught in several school districts and had been a florist in the Hatboro, PA area. She was the best...
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Elmer Thomas
March 17, 2012
Elmer Thomas, 86, formerly of Myerstown, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Cedar Haven. He was the husband of the late Betty Jane Marshall Thomas. He was born on August 15, 1925 in Hillsville, VA, son of the late Harrison and Cora Worley Thomas.
He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He was a retired supervisor for Florida Wire & Cable, Jacksonville, FL.
He was a member of Faith Fellowship,...
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Jocelyn Dawn Roh
January 22, 1977 - March 13, 2012
Jocelyn Dawn Roh born in Sunbury, PA on January 22, 1977 was unexpectedly taken from us to go home with the Lord on March 13,2012. Although our hearts are broken we know that she is now at peace, which she so much deserves.
She was the proud mother of Abigail Nicole Roh at home with her in Harrisburg, PA. She was the loving daughter of Thomas and Denise Roh Sr. of Harrisburg,PA, beloved sister...
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Ruth S. Strickler Cohen
January 30, 1915 - March 13, 2012
Ruth Strickler Cohen, 97, Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, formerly of S. 11th St., Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Manor. She was the wife of the late Alec H. Cohen. She was born in Lebanon on January 30, 1915 a daughter of the late Henry D. and Ida M. Sealer Strickler.
She was a retired office manager for Bell of PA Telephone Co., Harrisburg. She was a member of Zion...
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Franklin A. Wetzel, Sr.
November 15, 1929 - March 9, 2012
Franklin A. Wetzel, Sr., Myerstown, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012 at Cedar Haven. He was the husband of Betty L. Whary Wetzel with whom he celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on February 21. He was born in Gowen City on November 15, 1929, son of the late William H. and Laura Elsie Long Wetzel.
He was a retired self- employed photographer. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church,...
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Paul E. Boger
September 17, 1926 - March 6, 2012
Paul E. Boger, 85, Lebanon (Quentin), passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Dorothy J. "Dottie" Plasterer Boger, to whom he was married for 43 years. He was born on September 17, 1926 in Lebanon Co., son of the late Ezra and Estella George Boger.
He was a graduate of Cornwall High School. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. After retiring from the...
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John E. Highfield
August 30, 1941 - March 5, 2012
John E. Highfield, 70, Lebanon, passed away Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
He was born on August 30, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Martha Hounshell Keller.
He was a caregiver at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He served with the US Army for 20 years as a medic and served 3 tours in Viet Nam, during the Viet Nam Conflict.
He was a member of the...
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Ramona Rosado
September 10, 1919 - February 24, 2012
Ramona Rosado, 92, of Lebanon passed away Friday morning, February 24, 2012 at Manor Care. Born in Maricao, Puerto Rico on September 10, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Alfredo Rosado and Cataliana Feliciano.
She was married to the late Ramon Valentin. She was of the catholic faith.
Surviving is one son, Jose Valentin of Lebanon; 4 daughters, Anna, wife of Victor Estrada, Florida,...
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Edwin U. Sowers III
February 23, 2012
Edwin U. Sowers, III, Lebanon, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. He was the husband of Gladys Bucher Sowers.
Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Edwin U., II and Marjory Kershaw Sowers.
He attended Lebanon elementary schools and graduated from Cornwall High School. He received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Mechanical Engineering...
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John Wesley Bell
October 25, 1927 - February 16, 2012
John Wesley Bell, 84, Hill Farm Estate (Bethel Pointe), North Annville Twp., passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Lebanon Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Lebanon on October 25, 1927, son of the late Clement W. and Miriam Smith Bell.
He was a 1945 graduate of Lebanon High School. He was a Veteran of WWII, having been drafted into the Army after graduation. He was stationed at...
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Henry P. Martin
October 4, 1950 - February 12, 2012
Henry P. Martin, 61, of Lebanon passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. He was married to Barbara L. Smith Martin. Born on October 4, 1950 in New Orleans, LA, he was the son of the late Paul and Louis Laurent.
He was employed as a welder in the oil industry and also as a truck driver.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 3 daughters, Monica, wife of...
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Hope A. Stutzman
April 12, 1965 - February 11, 2012
Hope A. Stutzman, 47, Lebanon passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Lebanon on April 12, 1965 a daughter of the late Albert H. and Ruth L. Klepper Doll.
She had been employed as a private duty personal care assistant.
She is survived by her brother, Arthur C., husband of Jean M. Doll, Lebanon; 2 nephews, Artie and Aaron Doll; her beloved dog, Harley and cats...
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Kathryn A. Fasnacht
February 13, 1922 - February 11, 2012
Kathryn A. Fasnacht, 89, Lebanon, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon. She was the wife of Paul Fasnacht. She was born in Lebanon on February 13, 1922, a daughter of the late Stephen and Theresa Galli Prill.
She was a retired kitchen aide at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. She was a member of St. Cecilia's Church, Lebanon.
She is survived in addition to her...
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Anne E. Lindenmuth
August 22, 1916 - February 10, 2012
Anne E. Lindenmuth, 95, Lebanon, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012 at Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Robert G. Lindenmuth who passed away in 1995.
She was born in Shippensburg on August 22, 1916 a daughter of the late James A. and Mary O. Clippenger Burk.
She was a graduate of Shippensburg High School and the Carlisle School of Cosmetology. She was a member of...
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Shirley A. DeWald
March 3, 1951 - January 19, 2012
Shirley A. DeWald, 60, Lebanon, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville. She was born in Baltimore, MD on March 3, 1951 a daughter of the late Robert E. and Sally V. Bergin DeWald.
She is survived by her sister, Mary Ellen Blackwell, Schuylkill Haven; brother, Robert DeWald, Shamokin and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sister,...
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LaVerne Faye Ruhl
July 3, 1948 - January 14, 2012
LaVerne Faye Ruhl, 63, Millsboro, DE, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, MD. She was the wife of the late James E. Ruhl who passed away in 1990.
She was born in Lebanon on July 3, 1948, daughter of the late William and Luzille Arnold Becht.
She retired from Green Valley Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Millsboro, DE, where she...
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Luke L. "Smitty" Smith
December 28, 1927 - January 8, 2012
Luke Lynwood "Smitty" Smith, 84, Lebanon, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Mildred Gipe Smith. He was born in N. Lebanon Twp. on December 28, 1927, a son of the late Herman E. Smith and the late Sara A. Sherman Smith Werner.
He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII. He was a retired driver for J.P. Donmoyer, Ono, where he earned a Million Mile...
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Jean L. Zangari
July 20, 1923 - December 29, 2011
Jean L. Zangari, 88, formerly of E. Orange St., Lancaster passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Oak Leaf Manor, Millersville. Born in Washington, PA on July 20, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Sarah Decker Craig. She was the wife of the late Anthony A. Zangari, whom passed away on August 12, 2004.
She was a former member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Lancaster. She...
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Elizabeth D. Schott
August 24, 1923 - December 19, 2011
Elizabeth D. Schott, 88, Lebanon, passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 at the Reading Hospital & Medical Center, West Reading. She was the wife of Joseph S. Schott.
She was born in Lebanon on August 24, 1923, daughter of the late Harry B. and Gertrude Walmer Dougherty.
Elizabeth was a 1940 graduate of Lebanon High School and attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. She was...
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Dorothy B. Payne
June 6, 1924 - December 16, 2011
Dorothy B. Payne, 87, Hearthstone Manor, Lebanon, formerly of Elm St., Lebanon, passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of the late James Payne, Sr., who passed away February, 2005.
She was born in Cornwall on June 6, 1924 a daughter of the late Israel and Maude Roth Nagle.
She was retired from Colebrook Lingerie, with 50 years of service. She...
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Sharon K Parker
October 26, 1959 - December 9, 2011
Sharon K. Parker, 52, of Annville passed away Friday evening, December 9, 2011 at her home. She was the wife of Randall D. Watson. Born in Garrettsville, Ohio, on October 26, 1959, she was the daughter of Marie Falk Mackin Fullerton of Florida and the late Thomas Mackin.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by 2 brothers, James and Michael Mackin, both of Florida. She was...
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Earl R. Wagner
December 5, 2011
Earl R. Wagner, 81, of StoneRidge Poplar Run, Myerstown, formerly of Charles Street, Lebanon passed away on Monday, December 5, 2011. He was the husband of the late Mildred C. Ziegler Wagner who passed away in 2007.
Earl was born in Mt. Aetna, on February 2, 1930, a son of the late Elmer and Annie Light Wagner.
He was a retired meter reader for Met-Ed with 45 years of service. After retiring,...
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Elsie May McMinn
April 28, 1909 - November 25, 2011
Elsie May McMinn, 102, formerly of S. Zinn Mill Road, Quentin, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2011 at Cedar Haven. She was the wife of the late Fred "Jack" McMinn, Jr., whom passed away in December 1987.
She was born in South Londonderry Twp., Lebanon County on April 28, 1909, the daughter of the late Harvey A. and Florence Minnich Longenecker.
She was a member of Quentin United Church of...
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David S. Etter
February 3, 1926 - November 18, 2011
David S. Etter, 85, Lebanon, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. He was the husband of the late Isabel Tuck Etter, whom he married in 1948.
He was born in Hershey on February 3, 1926, son of the late Samuel and Rose Levitz Etter.
Mr. Etter originally intended to be a math professor but ended up running the family business after his Father's death in...
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Mabel A. Donmoyer
January 30, 1935 - November 14, 2011
Mabel A. Donmoyer, 76, Myerstown, passed away at her residence Monday, November 14, 2011.
She was the wife of the late Richard Donmoyer, Sr.
She was born January 30, 1935 in Lebanon County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Carrie Royer Netzley.
She was a retired employee of Dutch Way Farm Market, Schaefferstown. Mabel was a member of Richland Church of the Brethren. She...
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Catherine M. "Cass" Decker
February 19, 1972 - November 12, 2011
Catherine M. "Cass" Decker, 39, of 139 Marticville Rd., Lancaster died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, November 12, 2011.
She was the wife of Jonathan Wayne Decker, whom she married on June 1, 1991. Born in Lancaster on February 19, 1972, she was the daughter of Ronald L. and Katheryn M. Walk Opple of Lancaster.
She graduated in 1990 from J.P. McCaskey High School and previously employed...
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Jerry L. Carroll
May 17, 1959 - November 9, 2011
Jerry L. Carroll, 52, of Annville passed away on Wednesday morning, November 9, 2011 at Cedar Haven, Lebanon. Born on May 17, 1959, he was the son of the late Gerald and Joyce Garner Carroll.
He was married to Lori Glover Carroll.
He had worked for Pennfield Chickens as a laborer prior to his illness.
Private services will be held at the convenience fo the family.
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Lincoln L. "Link" Hively
December 10, 1925 - November 3, 2011
Lincoln L. "Link" Hively, 85, Lebanon, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
Born in Clendenin, WV on December 10, 1925, he was the son of the late Charles and Betty Hively.
He retired with 35 years of service as an electrican from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. He later owned and operated the former 7 Fathoms Restaurant, Lebanon. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. ...
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Edith B. Krohn
October 30, 2011
Edith Beckman Krohn, 98, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at her home in Brighton Gardens, Rockville, MD, after having lived her life to the fullest. She was the wife of the late Dr. Harold Krohn, who was the love of her life.
She was born in Philadelphia on June 23, 1912, daughter of the late Morris and Pauline Goldman Beckman.
She was educated at the University of...
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James N. Herr
July 10, 1932 - October 24, 2011
James N. Herr, 79, of Pilgrim Drive passed away Monday evening October 24, 2011 at the Mennonite Home. Born in Millersville, he was the son of the late Rudolph G. and Fannie Brubaker Herr on July 10, 1932. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madelin Grigsby Herr in 2002.
Jim attended Penn Manor High School where he played basketball and enlisted in the United State Marine Corps following...
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Ruth Anna Stoudt
October 13, 1938 - October 19, 2011
Ruth Anna Stoudt, 73, Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was the wife of Theodore Stoudt.
She was born in Quentin on October 13, 1938, daughter of the late William C. and Blanche Galebach Light.
She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Lebanon. Ruth Anna was a 1956 graduate of Lebanon High School, member of AARP and a...
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Michael G. Grimes
November 14, 1961 - October 3, 2011
Michael G. Grimes, 49, Lebanon passed away Monday Oct. 3, 2011 at his residence. He was the husband of Andrea M. Worth Grimes.
He was born on Nov. 14, 1961 in Lebanon, he was the son of the late George J. Grimes and the late Jean Louise Mills Grimes Garman.
He had been employed in the maintenance dept. of the Lebanon County Housing & Redevelopment Authority. He served in the US Navy during...
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Lucille G. Byerly
November 7, 1918 - September 27, 2011
Lucille G. Byerly, age 92, formerly of 7 Woodland Estates, Lebanon went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. Before her passing she had been a resident of Buffalo Valley Lutheran Home in Lewisburg, PA. She is now together again with her beloved husband, David Allen Byerly, founder of Byerly Insurance, Lebanon who preceded her in death in 1989.
Lucille was born in...
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Laurel I Suk
February 25, 1947 - September 24, 2011
Laurel I. Suk, 64, Myerstown, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday, September 24, 2011 at her residence.
She was born February 25, 1947 in Bismarck, ND, daughter of the late John A. and Ruth O. Stanley Myers.
She was a teacher for over 30 years, last teaching kindergarten at King's Academy in Mohrsville. She was also a tutor. She was a member of Christ Evangelical Free Church, Strausstown....
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Mildred W. Miller
October 2, 1919 - September 22, 2011
Mildred W. Miller, 91, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 at her daughter's home in Michigan. She would have celebrated her 92nd birthday on October 2.
Mildred was the wife of Edward H. Miller, an attorney in Lebanon, who preceded her in death this past December. They were married for 60 years. She spent most of her life in Lebanon before moving to Michigan several years ago.
Born on...
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Loretta May Carmany
September 30, 1931 - September 21, 2011
Loretta May Carmany, 79, Willow Terrace, Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of the late Gerald Robert Carmany, Sr., who passed away December 1998.
Born September 30, 1931 in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence Ulrich Stubblebine.
Loretta was a retired presser for the former Robel Frock Factory, Lebanon.
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