Recent Lebanon County, PA Obituaries

Feb 11, 2012

Earl L. Griffiths, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning at Stone Ridge Village.

Earl was a decorated World War II veteran of the Navy and is originally from Lebanon but lived, worked and raised his family in Reading.

He is survived by his wife Christine, with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage...

Feb 10, 2012

Bernice J. "Bernie" Weidman, 94, of Lebanon, formerly of Hearthstone, died on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Cedar Haven. She was born on Thursday, October 18, 1917 to the late Robert Jonathan Weidman and Emma Weidman nee Lasch in Lebanon. Formerly of Guilford Street where she resied with her sister, she graduated from LHS in 1935. She worked at AS...

Feb 9, 2012

Bonnie C. Heck, 69, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, February 09, 2012 at her home.

She was born on Sunday, June 28, 1942 to Kenneth Englehart and Mary Englehart nee Plummer in Lebanon.

Surviving are husband Dennis Heck; sons Kyle Heck, Kevin Heck; grandchildren Shelby, Alexis, Kyle; great grandchild Izayah; brother Kenneth Englehart, Jr.; sisters Diane...

Feb 9, 2012

Harvey W. Stoessel, Jr., 78, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, February 09, 2012 at his home.

He was born on Wednesday, June 28, 1933 to Harvey W. Stoessel, Sr. and Alma Stoessel nee Hernley in Lebanon. He was a member of United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd. He worked as a steelworker and was a veteran...

Feb 4, 2012

Ralph L. Rudy, 82, of Fredericksburg, died on Saturday, February 04, 2012 at Manor Care.

He was born on Tuesday, February 19, 1929 to Harvey Rudy and Edna Rudy nee Miller in Lebanon. He was a member of St. John''s United Church of Christ. He worked as a manager for Redners Warehouse Markets in the meat department...

Jan 31, 2012

Born on Easter Day, April 8, 1917 to the late Robert and Mary Barnhard Beck in West Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA. On Tuesday January 31, 2012 she stepped (without walker or pain) faithfully into a nearer presence of her Lord. What a reunion that must have been with her beloved husband Paul V. Peiffer, a former Lebanon City...

Jan 29, 2012

Marie T. Kowalczik, 70, of Manheim, died on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center.

She was born on Tuesday, July 01, 1941 to John Ludwig and Francois S. Ludwig nee Mangerich in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.

Surviving is brother Pierre Ludwig, Luxembourg City,...

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...

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...

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;...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 2, 2012

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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...

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....

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...