Mar 20, 2012

Clifford J. Leahy, Jr., 61, of Lebanon, died on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at his home.

He was born on Saturday, July 08, 1950 to Clifford J. Leahy, Sr. and Susan K. Leahy nee Gass in Lebanon. He was a member of Tabor United Church of Christ. Cliff was a talented pocket billiards player who played professionally...

Mar 19, 2012

Gary L. Phillippy, 56, of Hummelstown, died on Monday, March 19, 2012 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center.

He was born on Monday, April 18, 1955 to Kenneth Phillippy and Dorothy Phillippy nee Bender in Lebanon.

Surviving are brother Thomas spouse of Joanne Phillippy; sister Beverly Phillippy; nephews Thomas Phillippy, Jr. and friend Danielle, David Phillippy; great...

Mar 18, 2012

Kathleen R. Heberling, 79, of Cornwall, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Cornwall Manor.

She was born on Tuesday, July 12, 1932 to Miles Spangler and Jennie Spangler nee Harnish in Lebanon. She was married for 60 years on Sept. 1, 2011 and traveled with her husband to all 50...

Mar 15, 2012

Betty J. Grimes, 87, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Cedar Haven.

She was born on Monday, September 15, 1924 to Irvin Snavely and Dora Snavely nee Keath in Lebanon. She worked in the restaurant industry. She was active in the Seventh Day Adventist Church for 50 years and was involved with a community...

Mar 14, 2012

Sterling H. Light, , 73, of Jonestown, died on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital.

He was born on Tuesday, September 27, 1938 to Russel Light and Gertrude Light nee Kohr in Lebanon. He worked in maintenance at Cleaver Brooks. He enjoyed hunting and was involved with the Lickdale and Greenpoint Fire Company. He was...

Mar 14, 2012

F. Rosalie Bross, 88, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at her home.

She was born on Wednesday, January 09, 1924 to F. Lewis Reinhold and Ruth B. Reinhold nee Zimmerman in Ephrata. She was a member of Lebanon Church of the Brethren. She attended Lebanon Valley College and studied music and was a member...

Mar 11, 2012

Thomas E. Frazier, 91, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Cedar Haven.

He was born on Thursday, July 08, 1920 to George P. Frazier and Minnie Frazier nee White in Lebanon. He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ. He worked as a pipefitter and was a veteran in World War II....

Mar 10, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Bell, 86, passed away peacefully at Cornwall Manor on Saturday March 10, 2012. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of the late Wilmer R. Bell. Born in Elizabethtown, PA on November 5, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Hoffer and Ana Mae Hitz Kaylor. She was a member...

Mar 9, 2012

Catharine R. "Ruth" Rule, 83, of Cornwall, died on Friday, March 09, 2012 at Cornwall Manor. She was born on Wednesday, May 23, 1928 to Jack Heisler and Mary Heisler nee Topham in Philadelphia. She was a member of United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd and Effort United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and was involved with United Methodist...

Mar 6, 2012

Enos B. Heisey, age 89, a resident of the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 6, 2012. Born February 1, 1923 in Clay Township (Lancaster County) he was the son of the late Rev. Peter S. and Sadie Burkholder Heisey of Sheridan R. D. 1, Pennsylvania. He was the husband of Jane (Hackman)...

Mar 4, 2012

Gerald A. "Haf" Hafer, 62, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, March 04, 2012 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born on Friday, April 01, 1949 to Raymond L. Hafer and Helen V. Hafer nee Shilling in Lebanon. He was a member of Lebanon Church of the Brethren. He worked as a steelworker and a self employed automotive service technician...

Mar 1, 2012

Grace E. Bittner, 90, of South Carolina, died on Thursday, March 01, 2012.

Viewing will be on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc., 226 Cumberland Street, Lebanon.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.

Christman''s Funeral Home,...

Feb 27, 2012

The Phillies and Eagles, voracious reading, Maker''s Mark, daytime soaps, ice cream, Tastykakes, playing cards, breakfast, talking about World War II: these were a few of Bud Eck''s favorite things.

Born in Lebanon on October 17, 1918, to Ambrose and Ruth (Strohman) Eck, Herbert Ambrose "Bud" Eck was a lifelong city resident who took great pleasure in...

Feb 22, 2012

Carl V. Walters, 78, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at VA Medical Center.

He was born on Thursday, February 15, 1934 to David F. Walters and Mary Walters nee Boyer in Rexmont. He worked as a carpenter. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps in the Korean Conflict. He was a train enthusiast....

Feb 22, 2012

Elmer Seiger, Jr., 85, of Manheim, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital.

He was born on Tuesday, February 08, 1927 to Elmer Seiger, Sr. and Rebecca Seiger nee Bretz in Pine Grove. He was a veteran of the Navy. Elmer was a retiree from the VA Hospital, an unofficial mayor of Mt. Gretna...

Feb 13, 2012

Rebecca J. "Peggy" Barnes, 67, of Lebanon, died on Monday, February 13, 2012 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center. She was born on Thursday, March 30, 1944 to Thomas William Boltz and Hattie Irene Boltz nee Spitler in Bethel Twp. Berks Co. She was a member of St. Paul''s United Church of Christ-Hamlin. She was a member of the YMCA and...

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

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 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...