Recent Lebanon County, PA Obituaries

Dec 17, 2024

Betty J. Weitzel, 98, of Akron and Lebanon, PA, entered into the embrace of her Lord and Savior shortly after midnight on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, from the Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. Betty was born in Belgrove, Lebanon County on July 12, 1926, to the late Carrie V. Beck Snyder and the late B. Frank Snyder. She was the loving...

Dec 11, 2024

Barbara J. Eisenhour, 69, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on December 11, 2024, at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital of Lebanon, PA. She was born on December 10, 1955 to the late Robert and Louise Rothermel (Hull), in Lebanon, PA, where she lived her entire life. Barbara was a dedicated professional who worked as a Computer Technician...

Dec 9, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John L. "Jack" Martino, who left us peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the age of 92 at the VA Medical Center, Lebanon. 

Born on July 16, 1932, in Kensington, Pennsylvania to the late Lawrence and Emma Martino (Frye), John lived a life rich in family, friendship, and creativity. A...

Dec 8, 2024

With great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Karyn Butterfield, 53 of Pine Grove on December 8, 2024. Karyn is survived by the love of her life Carey Strubhar, her mother Barbara Adrian, her father David Butterfield, her sister and brother in-law, Kimberly and James Greenawalt and her nieces, Jenavive and Jillian. She enjoyed reading, working out, hiking and...

Dec 3, 2024

Barbara A. Buss, 74, passed away on December 3, 2024, in Hershey, PA after a years-long battle against the disease of Parkinson's. Barbara Buss was born on June 1, 1950 in Great Barrington, MA, to Peter Skei, Sr. and Helen Skei née Muller. Barbara married Edward Buss, thereby becoming a parent to beloved daughter, Wanda Buss. A self-made woman, Barbara...

Dec 2, 2024

Valerie A. Light, 66, of Fredericksburg, PA, passed away on December 2, 2024, at Hershey Medical Center. Valerie Light was born on August 20, 1958 in Lebanon, PA, to Raymond Arnold, Sr. and Eva Tobias née Vance. Valerie attended Northern Lebanon High school. She later married Jacob Light, and the couple was blessed with two daughters, Jessica and Jamie. Valerie...

Dec 2, 2024

Marie K. Rushon beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Born on January 31, 1941, in Philadelphia, Marie lived a full life dedicated to her family and her passions. Marie was a devoted spouse to her husband, Raymond Rushon, and a loving mother to her daughter Ann (Gray) Arnold, her...

Dec 1, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Judy A. Teets, who left this world on December 1, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on July 2, 1950, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Judy was a resident of Lebanon, PA, where she spent her life dedicated to her family. Judy was a beloved housekeeper at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where...

Nov 29, 2024

Marc Robert Kreider, 79, known as Bob to his family and friends, passed away on November 29, 2024, at his home in Lebanon, PA. M. Robert Kreider was born on February 25, 1945 to the late Mark Kreider and Alberta Kreider. Robert earned his baccalaureate from a four-year school and went on to start a packaging foreman career in Lebanon....

Nov 29, 2024

Dolores J. Lutz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, in her hometown of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Born on November 18, 1945, in Lebanon, Dolores lived a full life dedicated to her family and her passions. Dolores was a devoted spouse to her husband, Larry Lutz, and a loving mother to her son, Scott...

Nov 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harry G. Lake Jr., who left this world on November 28, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born on April 16, 1941, in Doylestown, PA, to the late Harry G. Lake, Sr. and Grace Lake (Paxson). Harry was known not only for his professionalism but also for...

Nov 25, 2024

John Kent Cottingham, 85, of Cornwall, died Monday, 25 November 2024, at Wellspan Good Samaritan. He was born 21 June 1939, in McPherson, Kansas, to John and Vivian Cottingham. Kent grew up in McPherson and Newton with his twin brother, John Kirk Cottingham. He graduated from Newton High School in 1957. While in college, Kent met the love of his...

Nov 25, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gregory M. Hicks, who left this world on November 25, 2024. Born on December 13, 1975, in Dover, NJ, Gregory lived a life filled with passion and zest, touching the hearts of all who knew him. He was a devoted father to his children, Emma Michael and Reginald Hicks....

Nov 20, 2024

Nov 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley A. "Gammy" Fletcher, 71, of Hummelstown, who passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Born in Mechanicsburg, Pa on May 28, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Clair and Reba (Griest) Gettys of Dillsburg, Pa. Shirley leaves behind a...

Nov 7, 2024

Craig J. Cowden passed away on November 7th, 2024 in Lebanon PA. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of James G. Cowden and Janet L. (Bair) and brother to his sister Wendi. Music was a major passion in Craigs life. One time he owned his own used record store in Abington PA. He enjoyed attending as many concerts as...

Nov 5, 2024

Eugene W. Bullett, 68, passed away on November 5, 2024, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lebanon, PA. Eugene Bullett was born on March 15, 1956 in Harrisburg, PA, to Edith Ann Carter née Bullett. After high school graduation, Eugene started his career spanning decades of serving our country with the United States Army as a Quartermaster. He fathered...

Oct 26, 2024

Edward S. Hafer, a beloved member of the Lebanon community, passed away on October 26th 2024, at the age of 58. Edward was born on October 9th 1966, in Lebanon, PA to his loving parents Robert Hafer and Myrtle Hafer (Boyer). Throughout his life Edward found joy in simple pleasures such as winter snow walks and a deep passion for...

Oct 26, 2024

Randy Price, 62, passed away on October 26, 2024, at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Harrisburg, PA, following three years of bravely battling cancer each step of the way. Born February 14, 1962 in Lebanon, PA, Randy was the greatest Valentine's Day present that his parents, Raymond Price and Lorraine Price née Hinks, could have possibly received. The...

Oct 22, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard A. Kreiser Sr. of Lebanon, Pennsylvania on October 22, 2024. Born on July 28, 1942, in Lebanon, he was the beloved son of the late Raymond and Irene (Moyer) Kreiser, and a cherished member of the local community. Richard was a proud veteran of the Army, serving his country from October...