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Obituaries from the Lebanon Daily News: Volume I
1900-Present

This file, Volume I, contains approximately 400 obituaries. Other volumes are available on the LDN Obits main page.

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Lebanon Daily News obits of: 13 Jan 1992. Marvin R. Dissinger, 6.8, of 3093 W. Oak St., Lebanon, died Friday, January 10, 1992, in the Good Samaritan Hospital's Hyman S. Caplan Pavilion, Lebanon, after a long illness. He was the husband of Doris M. Faranow Dissinger. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Charles and Sarah Wolfe Dissinger. He was retired from Olmstead Air Force Base where he worked for 30 years in the safety department. He also served for 10 years as inspector of weights and measures for Lebanon County. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of World War 2, having served in Italv and attended First Baptist Church. He was a 1941 graduate of Lebanon High School and a member of NARFE, Lebanon County Retired Employees, Lebanon VFW post, Lebanon American Legion and Richland American Legion. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Daniel D. Dissinger, Florence, Mass.; daughters, Doris M., wife of Stanley Morken, Moorestown, N.J.; and Elizabeth A., wife of John Fasnacht, Campbelitown; seven grandchildren; brothers, Paul Dissinger, Highspire; Harold Dissinger, Heath, Ohio; Raymond Dissinger, Lebanon; William Dissinger Fla,; and a sister, Christine Horn, Lebanon. He was preceded in death by a grandson Chad Fasnacht. Dissinger In Lebanon on Jan. 10, 1992, Marvin R. Dissinger, husband of Doris M. nee Faranow Dissinger, of 3093 W. Oak St.. Lebanon. Funeral services will be hold Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. from the Rohland Funeral Home, 5th and-Cumberland Sts., Lebanon. Interment at National Cemetery. IGMR. Friends may call Monday 7:00 to 9:00 P,M. at thefuneral home.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 25 Oct 1984. Services were heId in West Covina,Calif., for Richard B. Faranow of West Covina, Calif., and formerly of Lebanon, who died Friday Oct. 19, 1984, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Long Beach, Calif. Born in Lebanon, he was a son of Miriam B. Faranow, Lebanon, and the late Bris Faranow. He was a graduate of Milton Hershey School and was employed by the city of West Covina. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific theater. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife., Ann Rosales Faranow; children: Richard Faranow, Ronald Faranow, Linda Boyd, Shirley Gonzales and Marie Delgadello, six grandchildren & a great-grandchild, all of California; brother, James Faranow, Reading; & sister, Doris Dissinger, Lebanon. Burial in an un-named cemetery in Los Angeles, Ca.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 9 Dec 1991. Kathryn B. Johnson, 86, formerly of Washington Arms Apartments, Lebanon, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 1991, in Cedar Haven. She was the wife of the late Arthur Johnson. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Walter G. and Elsie May Gettle Bleistine. After buying the former Moyer Restaurant, she and her late husband owned and operated Kit and Art Johnson's Restaurant at Eighth and Willow Streets in Lebanon. She worshiped in the United Methodist Faith. Surviving are a brother, Walter G. Bleistine, Lebanon; a neice Doris Faranow, wife of Marvin Dissinger, Lebanon; several grandnieces, nephews and their families. Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1991, for Kathryn B. Johnson, widow of the late Arthur F. Johnson, in Rohland's Funeral Home, with William Coleman, director of the Lebanon Rescue Mission, officiating. Interment was in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, with friends and relatives as pallbearers.
The Evening News Harrisburg obits of: 12 Apr.1995. Walter G. Bleistine Jr., 87, of Lebanon died Sunday in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp. and attended First Baptist Church. Surviving is a niece, Doris Faranow Dissinger of Lebanon. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Rohland Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Lebanon Cemetery. Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, with friends and relatives as pallbearers.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 30 Jul 1935. Mrs. Emma Mattes (nee Gettle), wife of George Mattes, propietor of Mattes Ice Cream Est., on the Colebrook Road, south of the city, and former cigar manufacturer, on N. Eighth Street, this city, died early Monday morning at the family home in N. Cornwall Twp. She was ailing from complications of her illness for the past six months and succumbed early yesterday. She was 49 years of age, and well known by friends of the family, as well as patrons of the ice cream establishment. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Nancy, at home; and three sons, George Jr., and Roy, at home; and Howard, of Lebanon. Two sisters, Mrs. Annie Donley, and Lottie Gettle of Lebanon; and two brothers, John and Pierce Gettle, this city, also survive. Interment will be in the Schaefferstown Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 30 Nov 1978. Charlotte Gettle, A. K. A. ³Lottie²., 85, died Wednesday night in Cedar Haven Nursing Home. Born in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Emma Gettle. She was a retired seamstress. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Interment was made in Cornwall Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 19 Dec 1975. Annetta K. Wenrich, wife of Warren Wenrich, 510 S. 5th. Street, died yesterday afternoon in the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was 78. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Margarete McMichael Gettle. She was a member of Lebanon Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her children; Vivyan, wife of Herman Pressel, Rehoboth Beach Del.; Dolores, wife of Robert White, and Annetta, wife of Harry Carpenter. both of Lebanon; nine grandchildren; nine step grandchildren, and the following sisters and brothers; Edwin, Myerstown; Dorothy, wife of Bruce Spancake; Marguerite, wife of Albert Weise; Alice, wife of George Gingrich; Alvena, wife of John Kovach; Elsie Miller, Esther Kindt, George Gettle, and William Gettle, all of Lebanon. A brother Leroy is deceased. Services were held this afternoon from the Rohland's Parlors for Annetta C. Wenrich, wife of Warren Wenrich of 510 S.5th.St. The Rev. Kent Naylor, pastor of Lebanon Church of the Brethren, officiated. Interment was in Grand View Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Robert White, Robert White, Jr., Harry Carpenter, James Light, Sterling Shiner, Jr. and Randall White.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 1 Jan 1987. Warren F. Wenrich, Cedar haven, formerly of S.Fifth St., Lebanon, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1986, in Cedar haven at the age of 90. Husband of the late Annetta C. Gettle Wenrich, he was born in Lebanon to the late Albert and Lizzie Deppen Wenrich. He was a retired employee of the Lebanon Bethlehem Steel plant. He is survived by daughters Annetta, wife of Harry Carpenter, Lebanon; Vivyan, wife of Herman Pressel, Rehoboth Beach, Del., & Delores, wife of Robert White, Lebanon; 11 grand- children; 19 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Interment was in Grand View Memorial Park. Pallbearers were family members.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 6 Nov 1970. Leroy Gettle, 72, died Thursday in the Lebanon Veteran's Administration Hospital. He had been a patient in VA hospitals for the last 34 years. Born in Lebanon, Gettle was the son of the late Edwin and Margarete McMichael Gettle. He served in the US Army in World War 1. Surviving are seven children; Betty, wife of Joseph Anthony, Ephrata; Calvin Gettle of Harrisburg, Warren of Lebanon; Richard of Newmanstown; Ronald of North Carolina; Faye, wife of Edward Wells of Long Beach, Calif.; and Margie, wife of Gaylord Farnum of Saginaw, Mich.. Twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive, as well as three brothers, Edwin and George, both of Myerstown, and William of Lebanon; seven sisters, Alice, wife of George Gingrich, Fredericksburg; Alvena, wife of John Kovach; Marguerite, wife of Albert Weise; Mrs. Esther Kindt; Annetta, wife of Warren Wenrich; Mrs. Elsie Miller; and Dorothy, wife of Bruce Spancake, all of Lebanon. His wife was the late Bertha Blantz Gettle. Interment was made in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, with friends and relatives as pallbearers.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 17 Oct 1935. Mrs. Bertha Gettle, 30, wife of Leroy Gettle, of 520 Broad Street, died last night at the Good Samaritan Hospital of pneumonia following a three weeks illness. She was a member of 7th. St. Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive besides her husband, the following children; Betty, Calvin, Marian, Warren, Richard, Marjorie, Ronald and Faye. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blantz of Annville also survive. The deceased is also survived by the following brothers and sisters; Sarah and Paul, at home; Gertrude of Lebanon, and Leroy, Howard and Norman of Annville.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 27 Apr 1993. Alice E. Gingrich, 91, of Lebanon RD #6, died Monday, Apr.26, 1993, in the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of the late George M. Gingrich, Sr. Born in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Margaret McMahon Gettle. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Surviving are children Lorraine R., wife of Neal Gingrich, Centre Hall; George M. Gingrich, Jr., Bethlehem; Dr. Kerry H. Gingrich, Lebanon; Terrence M. Ginrich, Lebanon; G.Jay Gingrich, Schaefferstown; Neil A. Gingrich, Lebanon; Thomas C. Gingrich, Lebanon; John R. Gingrich, Quakertown; Larry A. Gingrich Valley View; 31 grandchildren, 29 great-grand children, several great-great,and a great-great-great-grandchild; a brother, William Gettle, Lebanon; sisters, Dorothy Spancake, Lebanon; Alvena Kovach, Lebanon; Marguerite Weise, Lebanon; and neices and nephews. Services for Alice E. Gettle Gingrich, Lebanon RD #6, were held Thursday,April 29, 1993 in the Rohland Funeral Home. She was the wife of the late George M. Gingrich, Sr.The Rev. Barry S. Kendall, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, officiated. Interment was in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery with George M. Gingrich, Jr., Dr.Kerry H. Gingrich, Terrence M. Gingrich, G. Jay Gingrich, Neil A. Gingrich,Thomas C. Gingrich, John R. Gingrich and Larry A. Gingrich as pallbearers. Mrs. Gingrich was preceded in death by a daughter, Lucille Virginia Gingrich.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 12 May 1984. George M. Gingrich, 81,of Lebanon RD #6, died Friday afternoon in his home. He was born in Lebanon, a son of ther late Heister and Laura Showers Ginrich. He was a retired employee of the Lebanon Steel Foundry, and was a master plumber, having operated his own business for many years, and was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church of Lebanon, the Mt. Lebanon Lodge 226 F & AM, the Harrisburg Consistory, and had played football for Battery H. He is survived by his wife, Alice E. Gettle Gingrich. Also surviving are a daughter, Lorraine R., wife of Neil Gingrich of Centre Hall; sons George M.,Jr. Bethlehem, Dr. Kerry H. Gingrich, Lebanon; G. Jay Gingrich of Schaefferstown Neil A. Gingrich of Lebanon; Thomas C. Gingrich, Lebanon; John R. Gingrich, Quakertown; and Larry A. Gingrich of Valley View. A daughter, Lucille Virginia, preceded him in death. A sister, Ruth M. Vanasdalan, Lebanon and a brother, Charles R. Gingrich, Bunker Hill, and 31 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild also survive. Services were held Monday, May 14, 1984, from Rohland's Funeral Home for George M. Gingrich, husband od Alice Gettle Gingrich, Lebanon RD #6. officiating was the Rev. Rodger E. Rohrbaugh, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, Lebanon. Interment was in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, with George M. Gingrich, Jr., Dr. Kerry Gingrich, Thomas Gingrich, John R. Gingrich and Larry Gingrich serving as pallbearers. Masonic services were conducted Sunday by Mt. Lebanon Lodge F and AM, with David E. Reppert, acting worshipful master, in charge.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 30 May 1986. George A. Gettle, 81, husband of Ruth Mayer Gettle, Cedar Haven, died Thursday, May 29,1986, in Cedar Haven. Born in Lebanon County to the late Edwin and Margaret McMachan Gettle, he was a retired employee of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. In addition to his wife he is survived by sisters Alice, wife of George Gingrich, Lebanon RD 3;. and Esther Kindt, Dorothy Spancake, Alvena Kovach and Marguerite Weise, all of Lebanon; and a brother, William Gettle, Lebanon. In Lebanon on May 29, 1986. George A. Gettle, husband of Ruth nee Mayer Gettle of Cedar Haven. Aged 81 Years. Graveside Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 10:00 A.M. Interment in Iona U. M. Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at the Rohland Funeral Home, Fifth and Cumberland Sts.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 27 Aug 1973. Anna M. Gettle, 202 N. College Ave., Myerstown, died Sunday evening in the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was 56. She was the wife of George A. Gettle. Born in Lebanon County, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Nancy May Long Walmer. She was formerly a nurse at Cedar Haven Nursing Home . She Was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church, Cleona. Surviving in addition to her husband are many nieces and nephews. Rohland's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and interment was made in the Iona United Methodist Cemetery, Lebanon Co., Pa
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 26 Jun 1997. William M. Gettle, Sr., 90, of 47 Crestview Drive, Lebanon, died Wednesday June 25, 1997, in the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Cora M. Basehore Gettle. Born in Lebanon County on May 7, 1907, he was the son of the late Edwin and Margaret McMichael Gettle. He was the retired owner of Gettle's Texaco on S. Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon. Prior to that, he was the manager of Krim Beverage Co. of Lebanon. He was a navy veteran of WW 2 and was a member of the Lebanon VFW and the Friendship Fire Co. Surviving are a son, William M. Gettle, Jr., Lebanon; a daughter, Eleanor G. Hartzell,Lebanon; ten grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; & sisters, Alvena Kovach & Marguerite Weise, both of Lebanon. He was preceded in death by a son, Lowell T. Gettle. Interment was in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 18 Aug 1976. Cora M. Gettle, wife of William M. Gettle, 47 Crestview Drive, died last evening in Tijuana de Playas, Mexico. She was 67. Born in Bethel, Berks County, she was the daughter of Edwin and Sallie Keefer Basehore. She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ. She served as Secretary-treasurer of the Laity and was a member of the Sewing Women of the Church, the Missionary Circle, the Senior Married Couple's Class and the Quota Club. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, William M., Jr., Lebanon; Lowell T., Myerstown RD # 1; and a daughter, Eleanor Hartzell, Cleona; 10 grandchildren, and a brother, LeRoy Basehore, Myerstown. Interment was in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 18 Sep 1981. Edwin Gettle, Jr., husband of Margaret C. Eisenhauer Gettle, 10 S. Cherry St., Myerstown, died Thursday evening in Cedar Haven. He was 72, and was a retired employee of the Lebanon Steel Foundry. He was born in Lebanon to the late Edwin and Maggie Dougherty Gettle. In addition to his wife, Gettle is survived by children Nancy, wife of Carl Tice, Myerstown; Jean, wife of Glenn Miller, Myerstown; Margaret, wife of Harry Reich, Myerstown; Anita, wife of Paul Boyer, Lebanon; Dorothy, wife of Ronald Hibshman, Lebanon; Gloria Bennett, Lebanon; John E. Gettle, Wichita, Kansas; and Clyde E. Gettle, Lebanon; 22 grandchildren; six greatchildren; & brothers and sisters; Esther Kindt; Alice, wife of George Gingrich; George Gettle; William Gettle; Dorothy, wife of Bruce Spancake; Alvena,wife of John Kovach; and Marguerite, wife of Albert Weise, all of Lebanon; and a number of neices and nephews. Interment was in Kimmerlings Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 2 Jun 1981. Elsie M. Miller, 70, Cedar Haven, formerly of 318 S. 9th. St., Lebanon, died Monday afternoon in the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of the late Theodore Miller. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Margaret Daugherty Gettle. She was formerly employed at Cornwall Manor. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Ann, wife of Robert A. Davis, Lebanon; 4 grand- children; two great-grandsons; sisters and brothers, William and George Gettle, Lebanon; Edwin, Myerstown; Esther Kindt, Lebanon; Alice, wife of George Gingrich, Lebanon RD #3; Dorothy, wife of Bruce Spancake, Lebanon; Alvena, wife of John Kovach, Lebanon; and Marguerite, wife of Albert Weise, Lebanon. Services were held this afternoon for Elsie M. Gettle Miller, of Cedar Haven and formerly of 318 S. 9th. St., Lebanon. She was the wife of late Theodore Miller. The Rev. Jack Belin of the Assembly of God Church, Cleona, officiated. Interment was in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Pallbearers were Samuel Shank, Robert Barr, Edward Miller, Marlin and Charles Kindt, and Robert Miller.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 20 May 1964. The Rev. Theodore P. (Ted) Miller, 57, died at 5:46 AM today at home, 322 S. Ninth St. The Rev. Mr. Miller was pastor of the Full Gospel Mission on Quentin Road, and was engaged in evangelistic work for a number of years. For five years, he was bishop of the Holy Trinity Evangelistic Association, Reading, and supervised it's Old Folks Home. Surviving are his widow, the former Elsie Gettle; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Davis,Lebanon; two grandchildren; 4 brothers, the Rev. Lester S. Miller, superintendent of the Lebanon Rescue Mission; Richard Miller, Annville; Abraham Miller, Palmyra; and Roy Miller in California; four sisters, Mrs. Alda Laub, Hamlin; Mrs. Thelma Shenk, Annville; Mrs. Dorothy Long, Avon Park, Fla.; and Mrs. Ethel Ditzler, Jonestown RD #2, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Samuel and Virgie Eisenhauer Miller. Funeral services for the Rev. Theodore P. Miller, husband of Mrs. Elsie Gettle Miller, 322 S. 9th. St, are being held this afternoon from the Rohland Parlors. The Rev. John Landis, pastor of the Manada Gap Full Gospel Missiion, is officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Pallbearers are; Marlin Kindt, Charles Kindt, Edward Miller, Raymond Laub, Robert Barr, and Lynn Spancake.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 31 Jul 1993. Dorothy E. Spancake, 76, of the Harrisburg Leader Nursing & Rehabilitation Center,formerly of S. 7th. Street, Lebanon, died Friday, July 30, 1993at the center.She was the wife of the late Bruce Spancake. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Margaret McMichael Gettle. Survivng are a son, Lynn A. Spancake, with whom she resided; a brother, William Gettle, Lebanon; and sisters, Marguerite Weise and Alvena Kovach, both of Lebanon. Funeral services were held today for Dorothy E. Gettle Spancake, formerly of S. Seventh St., Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Bruce M. Spancake. Officiating at the services, was the Rev. Harold E. Basehore. Interment was at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, with relatives and friends of the family serving as pallbearers.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 24 Jun 1985. Bruce M. Spancake, 72, husband of Dorothy E. Gettle Spancake, 414 S. 7th. Street, Lebanon, died Sunday, June 23, 1985, in Lebanon Good Samaritan Hospital. Born in Hershey, to the late John and Lillian Miller Spancake, he was a retired employee of Dissinger Radio and TV. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Lynn A. Spancake, Lebanon and a sister, Mary Hainley, Lebanon. Services were held Wednesday June 26, 1985, for Bruce M. Spancake, husband of Dorothy E. Gettle Spancake of 414 S. 7th. St., Lebanon, from the Rohland Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Robert E. Mayer, pastor of the Church of the Open Door officiated. Relatives and friends served as pallbearers. Interment was in Mount Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News - Tuesday, Mar 9, 1999. Alvena M. Kovach, 79, of Lebanon, died of natural causes on Monday, March 8, 1999. She was the wife of the late John S. Kovach. Born April 13, 1919, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Margaret Gettle. She was a retired garment worker, having worked for the Bannon Mills and Milsan Mills. She was an avid gardener and animal and bird lover. Surviving are sons George, husband of Jean Kovach, Parkesburg; John husband of Dottie Kovach, Columbus, Ohio; & Robert, husband of Linda Kovach, Lebanon; a sister, Marguerite Weise, Lebanon; grandsons David, George, Rodney, Ryan, John and Stephen Kovach; a great granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon. A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News - Saturday, July 31, I982. John S. Kovach, husband of Alvena Gettle Kovach, 801 S. Sixth St., Lebanon, died Friday morning in the Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 65. Bom in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Gornboz Kovach. He was retired from Bethlehem Steel and also worked at the Budd Trailer Co. He was a past president of the local AFL-CIO union and the Friendship Fire Co.He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons; George L. Kovach, Porkslough, Pa.; John L. Kovach, Columbus, Ohio; and Robert J. Kovach, Lebanon; three sisters, Anna Phillipy, Lebanon; Mary Arnold, Lebanon; and Sister Dolrita Bouganville; four brothers, Joseph Kovach, Lebanon; George Kovach, Wernersville; Charles Kovach, Lebanon; and Frank Kovach, Washington State; six grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 25 July, 2002. Marguerite M. Gettle Weise, 83, of Outlook Pointe, formerly of South Broad Street, Lebanon, died there of natural causes Thursday, July 25, 2002. She was the wife of late Albert R. Weise. Born Dec. 30, 1918, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Margaret McMichael Gettle. She was a retired machine operator from the former Lebanon Paper Box. Surviving are a son, Dwight A., husband of Karen Weise of Lebanon; three andchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and nieces ,and nephews. She was preceded in death by a number of brothers and sisters. Her funeral will be held at 10 a m. Monday at the Rohland Funeral Home, Fifth and Cumberland streets, Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 9. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 28 Nov 1990. Albert R. Weise, 70, of 817 S. Broad St., Lebanon, died Tuesday, Nov.27, 1990, in Lebanon. He was the husband of Marguerite M. Gettle Weise. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Charles D. and Catherine Weise. He retired after 43 years of service with Sterling Lebanon Packaging Co. He was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Lebanon VFW Post 23, Disabled American Veterans and the Friendship Fire Co. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Dwight A. Weise, I; three grandchildren, Dwight A. Weise,II, Sheri L. Weise, Christopher T. Weise; sisters Anna Weise and Lillian Weise, both of Lebanon; and a number of neices and nephews. Services were held Friday, Nov.30, 1990, in the Rohland Funeral Home, for Albert R. Weise, 817 S. Broad St., Lebanon. He was the husband of Marguerite M. Gettle Weise. The Rev. Francis Bach, pastor of St.Mary's Catholic Church in Lebanon, officiated. Interment was in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Pallbearers were provided by the Lebanon VFW Post 23.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 29 Jan 1901. While seated in a rocking chair awaiting the opening of a prayer meeting, Mrs. Sarah Hissner, of Pleasant Hill, died died suddenly on Monday evening at the home of William Schultz, on north 10th. St. near the Cornwall & Lebanon Railroad. Dr. W. H. Halsberg, who was summoned, said death was caused by apoplexy. Mrs. Hissner was the widow of the late Michael Hissner, and Tobias Mease and was about 70 years old. She was a member of the Church of God. She is survived by these children; Mrs. Albert Hartman, Reading; John Mease, Berwick; Amos Mease, William Mease, Levi Mease, Mrs. James McKinney, Mrs. Jacob Keller, Mrs. David McKinney, and Mrs. Jacob Heverling, all of Lebanon. Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Sarah Hissner from her home in Pleasant Hill. P. H. Thompson, funeral director was in charge. Services were also held in the Church of God, near Centre Street. Family members served as pallbearers and interment was in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 14 mar 1930. Amos Mease of 55 N. 14th. St. died this morning at the home of his son, William Mease, of complications following a six day illness. He was 78 years of age. He leaves to survive, the following children; William, Henry, Walter, Mrs. John Bullock, and Mrs. William Schultz, all of this city; and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. A. S. Hartman, this city; Mrs. John McKinney of Pleasant hill; Mrs. Alice McKinney of this city; Levi Mease, this city; John Mease of Berwick; and Mrs. Ellen Keller, of Reading; & 10 grandchildren also survive. Sons and son-in-laws were bearers this afternoon at the funeral of the late Amos Mease held at 2 o¹clock from Rohland Funeral Parlor, 608 Cumberland St. Services were conducted by the Rev. Walter E. Deibler, Pastor of the Memorial U. B. Church. Interment was made in Ebenezer Cemetery with Rohlands in charge of arrangements. The bearers were Henry, Walter, and William Mease, William Schultz, John Bullock, and Ray Rudegeair.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 11 Dec 1940. Mrs. Sarah Alice McKinney, widow of David J. McKinney, died at 7:30 o'clock at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Catherine Klepper, 1926 Chestnut St. Death was caused by complic ations after an illness of two weeks. She was 82 years of age. Mrs. McKinney was a member of the United Brethren Church. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Gettle, and Mrs. Annie Irwin of Lebanon; Mrs. Sallie Boltz of Philadelphia; two sons, John McKinney and George McKinney of Lebanon; a number of grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Kate Hartman, Mrs. Lizzie McKinney, and Mrs. Ella Keller, all of Lebanon; and a brother Levi Mease, Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 7 May 1901. DAVID J. McKINNEY. Ex-constable David J. McKinney, who has been in ill health for some time died at his residence at 424 North Fourteenth Street, this afternoon shortly after one o'clock. The deceased is survived by a number of children. On the-7th. instance: In this city, David J. McKinney: Funeral wIll be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, at 424 North Fourteenth street. Services at the house. Interment on First Reformed Cemetery ( Tabor). Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice. This afternoon at two o'clock, the funeral of David McKinney was held at his late residence, 429 N. 14th. Street, where a short service was held by Rev. E. S. Bromer, pastor of the First Reformed Church, city. Interment was made in the First Reformed Cemetery, this city. W. H. Steiner was the undertaker.
Lebanon Daily News obits of:12 Mar 1964. Mrs. Kathrine (Katie) Mease Hartman died Wednesday at the Lebanon County Home at the age of 100. A resident of the home since April, 1955, she was the widow of Albert S. Hartman. She was a member of the Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving are five children; Mrs. Margaretta Rickenback & Lloyd Hartman, both of Reading; Harry A. Hartman, Trenton, NJ; Mrs. Martha Witmeyer, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Ida S., wife of David Beachler, Lebanon. Twenty-nine grandchildren, and 66 great-grandchildren, and thirty-two great-great-grandchildren also survive. Nine children preceded Mrs. Hartman in death. Services were held today for Mrs. Kathrine Mease Hartman, of the Lebanon County Home and formerly of South Lebanon. She was the widow of Albert S. Hartman. The Rev. Chester Hartman, of Palmyra 2nd. EUB, was in charge of the service. Friends and relatives served as pallbearers, with burial in the Mount Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 23 Apr 1951. A retired Philadelphia and Reading Railroad employee, Albert Stuart Hartman, South Lebanon, died at home at 5:15 PM Saturday. He would have been 92 on October 2. He suffered a fractured hip in 1948. He was a former Alderman of the Seventh Ward, Lebanon; a member of the F.& A.M. Lodge No. 62, Reading; Knights Templar, Reading; the Zembo Shrine Harrisburg, and the Consistory. He was also a member of the Eagles, and the P. O. S. of A., both of Reading. He worshipped in the Methodist faith. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Catherine Mease Hartman; daughters, Mrs. Margaret Rickenback, Mechanicsburg; Mrs. Martha Witmeyer, Reading; and Mrs. Ida Beachler, South Lebanon; sons, Lloyd, Reading; William, Mechanicsburg and Harry, Trenton, NJ. Also, 34 grandchildren; fourteen great -grand children, and five great-greatgrandchildren. The Risser Funeral Home was the site of the funeral of Albert Stuart Hartman of South Lebanon. He was the husband of Catherine Mease Hartman. The Rev. W. Groz of the Memorial Evangelical United Brethren. Fellow masons of the deceased served as pallbearers. Interment was in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 23 Apr 1932. James Edward McKinney, of 1620 Center Street, Pleasant Hill, passed away suddenly this morning while seated In the William Marquart barber shop at 31 South Ninth Street. Mr. McKinney who would have attained the 73rd. year of his age, had he lived to June 2nd. , entered the place to be shaved, about 10:15 o'clock. He was seated but a few minutes awaiting his turn, when he was seized with a heart attack. He was breathing laboriously and seemed about to collapse, when Orlando Foster, of 29 NorthThird Street, stepped out of a chair and assisted him in sitting upright and in making him comfortable. The aged man breathed his last in the arms of Foster. Dr. John J. Light was summoned & pronounced the man dead. The coroner was called and members of the family who appeared quickly on the scene, directed the Rohland Funeral Home to remove the body. Mr.McKinney was born and raised In the county and spent his entire life here. He was employed as a boy by the late Samuel Bell, bricklaying contractor, and by Samuel Bell's Sons, and by Raymond, a son of the late Charles Bell, who was one of the Samuel's Sons, thus making 3 direct generations of the samefamily by whom he was employed. Aside from his wife, he leaves five children; James E.; Harry A.; Ethel, wife of Andrew Snell, all of Lebanon; and Laura and John, at home. Mrs. Charles Boltz of this city, is a sister. The deceased was a member o f Grace Evangelical Church. on Washlngton street, and of the local castle of the Knights of Golden Eagle. Funeral services were held today in Grace Evangelical Church, for James E. McKinney, of 1620 Center Street. Rev. Wasser of Manheim, officiated, and the services were attended by a large number of friends and relatives of the deceased. There were also several beautiful floral tributes in evidence. Members of Grace Evangelical Church acted as bearers. Burial was in Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery. Rohland's was in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 20 Feb 1952. Ailing for the past few years, Mrs. Annie McKinney Irwin, 70, wife of George W. Irwin, Sr. of Lebanon Route 20, died this morning at 3:45 o'clock in the Good Samaritan Hospital. Death was due to complications. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical United Brethren Church, Pleasant Hill, and of the Pocohontas Lodge and Dairy Maids. Aside from her husband, other survivors are seven sons; George W., Jr., Joseph, Harry, Harvey, Allen, William and Lester, all of Lebanon; one daughter, Mrs. Richard Lash, Lebanon; 21 grandchildren; 3 great- grandchildren and one brother, John McKinney, Lebanon. Services were held today from Rohland's Parlors for Mrs. Annie McKinney Irwin, wife of George W. Irwin, Sr. ,Lebanon. The Rev. E. H. Christianson, pastor of Lebanon Moravian Church was in charge. Friends & family served as pallbearers & interment was in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 8 Sep 1960. George W. Irwin, 79, of 221 N. eighth St., died this morning in the Lebanon County Hospital. He had been ailing for the past year. He was retired employee of North Lebanon Shoe Factory. He held membership in the Neversink Fire Co. Surviving are the following children; George, Jr., Joseph, Harvey, Allen, William, Mary, wife of Richard Lash, all of Lebanon; and Lester of Fredericksburg. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grand children; and two brothers, William and Harry, both of Lebanon. The funeral for George Irwin, of 221 N. 8th. Street, was held today from the Rohland Funeral Home. His wife was the late Annie McKinney Irwin. The Rev. Alden Biely of Hebron Evangelical United Brethren Church, officiated. His sons served as pallbearers and interment was in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 23 Oct 1920. Mrs. Harvey Albright (nee Alice McKinney), died this morning from a severe attack of Pneumonia at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Speicher. She was 38 years of age and was ill for more than a week. Her husband survives her, but at the present he is confined to the state hospital at Hamburg, where he is recovering from a prolonged illness. Also surviving are her mother, Mrs. David McKinney, and sisters, Mrs. Edwin Gettle, Mrs. Walter Dietzler, Mrs. George Irwin, and Mrs. Charles Boltz; brothers John & George McKinney; and also a sister Mrs. Charles (Cathrine McKinney) Speicher. Interment of the remains of the late Alice McKinney Albright, wife of Harvey Albright, was made Monday afternoon at 2:30 at Ebenezer Cemetery. Services were conducted prior to this at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Speicher, 424 New Street with the Rev. Harry E. Miller of Salem U. B. Church in charge. The bearers were; John H. Boyer, William Basselgia, David S. Wheeler, Adam Hartman, Ralph Gossert, and David Beuchler. Floral tributes from friends and relatives were in abundance. Mr. Albright, whose illness had confined him for some time to the Hamburg Hospital, was at the services but found himself unable to accompany the funeral cortege. Undertaker H. C. Rohland was in charge.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 9 May 1944. Charles E. Boltz, Sr., of 624 Hill St., died at the Good Samaritan Hospital at 2:30 o¹clock this morning after having been a patient there for less than a week. Mr. Boltz, however, had been in ill health for some time. Death was attributed to a heart condition. He was 78 years of age and was a native of this city. Mr. Boltz was a cigar maker by trade, and had also been employed as a watchman at the People¹s National Bank, this city. For fifteen years, he and his wife resided in Philadelphia. One year ago they arrived here and have been residing with their son, Charles E. Boltz, Jr., of 624 Hill St. He was a member of the United Brethren Church. Surviving besides his wife Sally (McKinney) Boltz; are his son Charles E. Boltz, Jr.; two grandsons, one overseas; and one great-grandson. The funeral was held at Frederick S. Frantz Funeral Home, with the Rev. H. E. Miller of Salem United Brethren, of Lebanon, in charge of services. Interment was made at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 21 Dec 1940. George McKinney of Pleasant Hill died last night at 7 o'clock at the Good Samaritan Hospital, after an illness of two weeks, caused by complications. He was 52 years of age.Mr. McKinney was employed as a WPA worker. He was a member of the Owl's Lodge. He had served in the army during World War 1, having been stationed at Camp Dix, N.J. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. margaret Gettle and Mrs. Anna Irwin; a brother, John McKinney, all of Lebanon. Funeral services and a military burial were held at 3 o'clock this afternoon for the late George T. McKinney, of Pleasant hill, from the Rohland Parlors, Fifth and Cumberland Sts. Rev. H. E. Miller, pastor of Salem U. B. Church, officiated at the last rites. The military burial at Ebenezer Cemetery, was in charge of the American Legion. The firing squad consisted of Sgt. Frank Leffler, William Leffler, Albert Millacci, and Roy Shearer. The bugler was Paul Shay. Rohland's was in charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 6 Nov 1916. Mrs. Emma McKinney Ditt, wife of Samuel Ditt, of 1628 Chestnut Street, Pleasant Hill, died this morning, a victim of dropsy. She was 27 years old and leaves her husband and three children; Catherine, Samuel and Arthur. Also surviving are her mother, Mrs. Sarah McKinney, of this city; sisters, Mrs. George Irwin, this city; Mrs. Harvey Albright, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Charles Speicher; Mrs. Walter Ditzler, Mrs. Edwin Gettle, Mrs. Charles Boltz, all of this city; and brothers, John D. McKinney and George McKinney, both of this city. The funeral for Mrs. Emma McKinney Ditt, wife of Samuel Ditt, was held from her home at 1628 Chestnut St. Rohland's was in charge of services. Friends and relatives served as pall- bearers. Interment was in the Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 21 Oct 1966. Samuel Ditt, husband of Emma McKinney Ditt, of Cedar Haven, died yesterday, following a two week illness. He was aged 77. He was a member of the Retired Men's Club and a son of the late Simon and Hannah Herman Ditt. Survivors include a daughter, Catherine, wife of Irwin S. Klepper, Lebanon; one son, Samuel D., Lebanon; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Dawson, Rhode Island, and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment in Ebenezer Cemetery, N.Leb.Twp., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 20 Dec 1949. Charles D. Speicher, 117 E. Elm St., passed away Monday at 5:15 PM at the Good Samaritan Hospital from a heart condition following a two months illness. He was 59 years of age and was employed as a fireman at the Lebanon Steel Foundry. He was a member of Salem EUB Church; the Neversink Fire Co.; the Maennerchor Club and the Loyal Order of Moose. He leaves a daughter, Anna, wife of Daniel C. Poorman, at home; 2 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ella Zellers, this city; and a brother, Edward of Newark, N.J.; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral was held today at 3 PM for Charles D. Speicher , 117 E. Elm St.. The Rev. E. M. Rhoad, pastor of Salem EUB, officiated. Friends and relatives served as pallbearers. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Ebenezer.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 4 Jun 1945. Mrs. Ellen Louisa Hissner Keller, passed away on Sunday evening at the Good Samaritan Hosp following an illness of the past five weeks. She was 74 years of age and made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Paul Frantz of 1410 Walnut Street. The widow of Jacob Keller, she is survived by the following children; Mrs. Charles Peffley, Avon; Mrs. Miriam Kleinfelter, this city; and Mrs. Frantz, mentioned above; and also by a sister, Mrs. Albert Hartman, Harrisburg; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held today at 2 P.M. from Risser Funeral Parlor, for Ellen Louisa Hissner Keller. She was the widow of the late Jacob Keller. The Rev. Carl Ziegler, of the Church of the Brethren, was in charge. The Pallbearers were; Ammon Peiffer, William Checket, Harrison Frantz, John Checket, and David Beachler.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 2 Aug 1924. Jacob Francis Keller, age 60, of 1338 Walnut Street, died at his home this morning, being in ill health for the past four years, a complication of diseases being the cause of death. He was employed at the Lebanon Steel Foundry for many years. He was a member of the United Evangelical Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Ellen L. Hissner and three daughters, Mrs.Charles Peffley; Mrs. Paul Frantz; and Mrs. James Kleinfelter; mother, Mrs.Amelia Keller; sister, Mrs. Aaron Barkett; two brothers, John Keller and Samuel Meiley; and seven grandchildren. Services were held today for Jacob Francis Keller, husband of Ellen L. Hissner Keller, from the First United Evangelical Church at sixth and Chestnut in Lebanon. The Rev. Raymond Fortna, pastor of the Cleona United Brethren Church, officiated. Relatives of the deceased served as pallbearers. Interment was in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Rohland's was in charge of services.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 5 Apr 1969. Virgie S. Sechrist Bankey ,widow of William P. Bankey, 2312 Mifflin St., died thls morning at her residence. She was 91. Born in Lebanon Co., Mrs. Bankey attended the Grace Independent Church. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Helen Irwin, James R. Bankey & Mrs. Dorothy Irwin, all of Lebanon; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 13 Nov 1969. Ellsworth M. Mease, age 77, Jonestown RD 1, died in the Lebanon Valley General Hospital Wednesday night. He was the husband of Bertha Koons Mease and the son of the late Morris and Catharine Hess Mease. Besides being a farmer, he was the Union Township road supervisor. In more than 40 years at that post, he had not missed a road board meeting until his recent illness when he was forced to miss one.He was a member of Walmers Lutheran Church, Indiantown Gap, and the Lickdale Fire Company. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter,Arlene,Jonestown RD I, a son, Richard, K. Mease, Jonestown RD 2; a sister, Mrs. Helen Kreider, Jonestown RD 1 and seven grandchildren.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 1968. Clarissa E. Ehrhorn Mease, widow of George Mease, formerly of Jonestown RD 2, died Yesterday in the Alpine Retirement center, Hershey, at the age of 86 years. Born in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna Shaeffer Ehrhorn. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon, and the Retired Senior Citizens of Jonestown. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Eleanora E. E. Ehrhorn of Lebanon; & Henrietta, widow of Ralph R. Rapp, Santa Ana, Calif.; also one niece and three nephews, Jonestown RD 1 and seven grandchildren.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 8 Apr 2000. Miles L. Behney, 100, ofSpang Crest Manor and formerly of Fredericksburg, died of natural causes,Thursday, April 6, 2000, at his residence.He was the husband of the late Estella L. Brown Behney. Born April 2, 1900, in Bethel Township, he was the son of the late Edwin and Emma Boeshore Behney. He retired from farming in 1981. He was a member of the Lebanon Valley Baptist Church. Surviving are a sister-in-law Viola M. Behney of Fredericksburg; a niece Carol, wife of Ronnie Farmer of Fredericksburg; two great-nieces; and two great-great-nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ray E. Behney. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown. Viewing will be held from 1:30-2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, March 09, 2001.   Paul J. Levengood, 89, formerly of 208 E. Main St., Kleinfeltersville, died of natural causes Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in Cornwall Manor, Cornwall. He was the husband of the late Edna Wiest Levengood. Born June 13, 1911, in Richland, he was a son of the late Rev. John G. and Alverta Spangler Levengood. He retired after 33 years as postmaster of the Kleinfeltersville Post Office and was also the General Store owner in Kleinfeltersville for 35 years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Kleinfeltersville, where he served on the pastor-parish relation committee, was past trustee and past treasurer of the church and Sunday school, and lay delegate to annual conference of United Methodist Church at Albright College for 23 years. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Lodge No. 704 F&AM in Lebanon for more than 50 years, National Postmaster Association, Lebanon County Postmaster Association, Heidelberg Township Crime Watch, and Archives and History of United Methodist Church at Drew University, N.J. He was curator of Old Albright Chapel in Kleinfeltersville since 1970, and head of the church board of the chapel. He was the manager of the Kleinfeltersville Cemetery for many years, was a member and the announcer at the pavilion of Historic Schaefferstown for 23 years, a charter member of the Heidelberg Township Lions Club and a committee person in Heidelberg Township for the Democratic Party. He attended Schaefferstown High School and Elizabethtown College. Surviving are daughters Phyllis, wife of the late Dr. Henry Wasserman of Schaefferstown, Paula, wife of the late Robert Kulp of Ephrata, and Sylvia Jane, wife of Joseph Faust of Richland; sons Clark, husband of Lucy Levengood of Richland, and Lynn, husband of Sue Levengood, and Neal, husband of Diane Levengood, both of Lebanon; a brother, Luke Levengood of Lebanon; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters Esther Behney & Ruth Wagner, & brothers Mark Levengood & Jay Levengood. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Kleinfeltersville, where friends may call beginning at 1. Interment will be in Kleinfeltersville Cemetery. Clauser Funeral Home, Schaefferstown, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 28 Feb. 1975. Reuben J. Kreiser, 345 N, 11th. St., died this morning in the Hershev Medical Center Hospital at the age of 43. An autopsy is being performed to determine the exact cause of death. Born in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Reuben and EtheI Henry Kreiser.He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and the Optimist Club.He coached the YMCA mini-basketball teams for many years, and was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus, having coached that group's midget football team for 20 years. He was awarded the John B. Sollenberger Award by the Central Pennsylvania Chapter SportsHall of Fame. In addition to his years in coaching, he served as a PIAA basketball, football and baseball official and attended numerous sports clIinics which afforded many young people under his tutelage the opportunity of up-to-date concepts in sports. Kreiser had been cited bv the Veterans Administration and the YMCA for outstanding and dedicated community service.He was a retired emIoyee of the Lebanon VA Hospital. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are Robert E. , Richard H.., George F., and Daniel T. Kreiser, all of Lebanon; two sisters, Doris M. Kreiser, Lebanon, and Gloria, wife of Kenneth Johnson, Lebanon. and a number of nieces and nephews.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, February 19, 2001. Richard L. "Dick" Kreiser Jr., 56, of 575 Reinoehl St., Lebanon, died of natural causes Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of Edna F. Sweigert Kreiser, to whom he was married 35 years. Born March 24, 1944, in South Lebanon Township, he was the son of the late Richard L. Sr. and Elmira Robinson Kreiser. He was a dock supervisor at Farmer's Pride Inc., Fredericksburg. He also served as the residential manager for the Phoenix Services and formerly served in the National Guard. Surviving in addition to his wife are daughters Karen, wife of Dwight Martin of Jonestown, Crystal, wife of Kenneth Rhoads of Fredericksburg, and Stacy L. Kreiser of Lebanon; a son, Richard S. Kreiser of Lebanon; sisters Barbara, wife of Paul Hank of Quentin, and Linda, wife of Lee Richards of Shoemakersville; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing 7 to 9 p.m. Tues.. Intermentin Grand View Memorial Park, Annville
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 9 Apr 2000. J. Leroy Arnold, 103, of Manor-Care Health Center, Lebanon, died of natural causes Friday, April 7, 2000, in the home. Bom June 16,1896, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late William J. and Elizabeth M. Steckbeck Arnold. He earned a teaching degree from West Chester Normal School and taught for a year at Hebron Grammar School. In 1917, he entered World War I as a member of the motor pool in the signal corps. Once armistice was signed, he returned to Hebron to teach. He then entered the University of Pennsylvania where he earned a BA. in biology . He taught for three years at Doylestown High School in Bucks County. In 1926 he moved to California, entered the University of Southern California, and earned a masters of arts in marine biology. He taught science in the University High School, West Los Angeles, for 33 years until his retirement in 1959. He was a world traveler and worked as a ranger naturalist in Glacier National park, where he met and shook hands with the vacationing President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his family. He lived in Calfornia until 1986, when he returned to Lebanon. He was also a member of the Lebanon VFW. He received the French Legion of Honor Medal in June 1988. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters Stella M. Seyfert, Marie Arnold, Hilda Allwein and Alice Arnold, and brothers Raphael, William, Moses and C. Cyril Arnold. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Cemetery, preceded by a viewing from 9:00 to 9:45 at Thompson Funeral Home, 126 S. Ninth St., Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News Obits of: Saturday, 24 Jun 2000. Grace M. Kreiser , 71 of Pine Grove RD 1, died Friday, June 23, 2000, in Hershey Medical Center. She was the wife of Kenneth Kreiser. Born Aug. 1, 1928, in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Emma Zimmerman Hoffman. She was a 1946 graduate of Pine Grove High School and had been employed at the former Fox-Knapp Manufacturing Co. in Pine Grove. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Pine Grove, where she served as the secretary for 25 years, and she was a member of the church's Willing Workers. Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter, Kathy Rhen of the Pine Grove area; sons Kevin Kreiser and Randall Kreiser, both of the Pine Grove area; a sister, Janet Fidler of Pine Grove; brothers, Carl Hoffman of Pine Grove and Robert Hoffman of Lebanon; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Hoffman. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the H.L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove. A viewing to be held beginning one hour prior to theservice. .
Lebanon Daily News Obits of: Saturday, May 13, 2000. Lester I. Boltz, 79, of Lebanon died of natural causes Friday, May 12, 2000, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of the late Margaret J. Everhart Boltz. Born in Myerstown on June 29, 1920, he was a son of the late Milton A. and Adeline Zellers Boltz. He was retired from the former Lebanon Steel Foundry and was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are son Ronald L. Boltz of Lebanon; daughter Carol A., wife of Clarence Unger, Lebanon; grandchildren Michael Unger and Michelle Ott; four great-grandchildren; sister Ethel M. Boltz of Myerstown and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by daughter-in-law Mary Lou Miller Boltz; sisters Adeline Lakatosh, Florence Mason and Violet Kunder; and brothers Russell M. and Lloyd A. Boltz. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Rohland Funeral Home, Fifth and Cumberland streets, Lebanon. A viewing will be held at the funeral home for an hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, 1 Dec. 2000.   Ellsworth P. Brightbill Sr., 74, of 2111 Church St., Lebanon, died of natural causes Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in his home. He was the husband of Mary K Boltz Brightbill, to whom he would have been married for 54 years on Nov. 24. Born April 10, 1926, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Pierce E. and Edna M. Bordlemay Brightbill. He was a retired chef and restaurant manager at Boscov's in Lebanon. Before that, he had worked at the Cocoa Inn in Hershey. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, where he had served in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of Myerstown Grace Brethren Church in Myerstown and Navy Club Ship 91. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons E.P. "Skip" Brightbill Jr. of State College and Craig, husband of Nancy Brightbill, of Lebanon; daughters Christie Hicks of Lebanon, Dawn Bowman of Annville and Mary V. "Gini" Marshall of Myerstown; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, three sisters and a grandson. He was buried at Wolf's Union Meeting House Cemetery, Lebanon RD 6, following services Nov. 25 at Christman's Funeral Home in Lebanon.
. Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, 9 March 2001.   David L. Boltz, 74, of Mt. Gretna died of natural causes Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of Joyce J. Blackburn Boltz. Born June 22, 1926, in Annville, he was the son of the late Charles L. and Beulah George Boltz. He was a graduate of Annville High School and was a retired electrician from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. in Cornwall and Lebanon. He was a World War II Army Corps veteran and a retired member of the 193rd Air National Guard Unit. He was a member of Midway Church of the Brethren, Harrisburg Consistory, Zembo Temple Shrine, Hershey and Lebanon County Shrine Clubs, and Annville American Legion. He was a member, past master and Tyler of Brownstone Lodge 666 F&AM in Hershey. He was an Eagle Scout and a volunteer with the Brethren Volunteer Relief Services, who delivered livestock to Poland for post-World War II aid. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons David Boltz of Alexandria, Va., and Andrew J. Boltz of Dauphin; sisters Marguerite Shellenberger of Middletown, Jean Summers of Hershey and Nancy Balsbaugh of Overland Park, Kan.; four grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1225 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, preceded by a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, followed by Masonic services at 8. Interment will be in Mt. Annville Cemetery, Annville.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 10 Aug 1999. Erma Grimes Kleinfelter, 90, formerly of 1023 Church St. and Poplar Terrace, Lebanon, died Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, in Cedar Haven, where she had been a resident for a short time. She was the wife of the late Raymond D. Kleinfelter, who died July 28, 1971. Born Oct. 12, 1908, in Cornwall, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Anna Mary Arnold Grimes. She was a machine operator at the former Lebanon Packaging Co., retiring in 1973 after 23 years. She was a member of the Independent Fire Co. Auxiliary and the Lebanon Senior Center and a past president of the Quentin Fire Co. Auxiliary. Surviving are sons Raymond J. Kleinfelter, Lebanon RD 5, and John H. and Carl W. Kleinfelter, both of Lebanon; daughters Doris, wife of Jeremiah Davis, Lebanon; Ellen, wife of Nelson Walter, Hanover, Mass.; Marion, wife of the late Martin Kotzke, Birdsboro; and Elizabeth, wife of Melvin Bomgardner, and Patricia, wife of Leroy Layser, both of Lebanon; 30 grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren. She is the last of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by a son, Ernest Kleinfelter. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Taylor Ruffner Funeral Home, 718 Chestnut St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10:30. Burial will be in Cornwall Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 1 Oct. 1999. Lloyd H. Kreiser, 96, of Jonestown RD 2, Box 4296, died of natural causes Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999, at his home. He was the husband of the late Stella E. Ditzler Kreiser.Born Feb. 3, 1903, in Union Township, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Sadie Mease Kreiser.He was a farmer, and had worked for the Lincoln Tunnel Mines in Tower City, Lebanon Bethlehem Steel, and retired from the Lickdale School, where he worked as a janitor. He was the oldest member of the Sattazahn's Lutheran Church in Green Point. He served for more than 60 years on the church council. Previously he served as treasurer for the church and Sunday school.He was chairman of the church property committee and the Cemetery Board, and was caretaker and treasurer for the church cemetery for many years. Surviving sons Harold R.,husband of Rose Kreiser,Knoxville,Tenn.,and Clifford L., husband of Bernadette Kreiser, Arlington, Va.; a daughter, Myrle M. Behney, Jonestown; a sister, Dorothea Donmoyer, Lebanon; 12 grand'children; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and two great-great-great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marion Marie Kreiser, brothers Marlin, Carl, Stanley and Nicholas, and sisters Olivia Schrope, Jennie Ditzler, Rachel Fulk and Elizabeth Kleinfelter. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W Market St., Jonestown, preceded by a viewing beginning at 1. Interment will be in Sattazahn's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Green Point.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Wed., Feb. 21, 2001. Larry F. Tobias Sr., 58, of 1802 Route 934 N. Annville, East Hanover Township, died of natural causes Monday, Feb. 19, 2001, in the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born June 6, 1942, in Union Township, he was a son of the late Ralph and Lillie Tobias and the late John P. and Katie Fox Shuey. He had worked at the former Bethlehem Steel Corp., where he had worked in the water treatment plant. He was a member of the Fredericksburg American Legion, Maennerchor Club in Lebanon and Jonestown Perseverance Fire Co. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a fan of NASCAR and an avid fan of Dale Earnhardt. He was an Army veteran. Surviving are sons Kerry J., husband of Cindy McCrary of Jonestown, Larry F. Jr., husband of Christine Tobias of Elizabethtown, and Jerry L., husband of Lisa Tobias, and Garry L. Tobias, both of Lebanon; a sister, Linda Hoffmeister of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey Christ, and a sister, Jean Gabriel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown, preceded by a viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Interment in Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville Twp.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, September 25, 2000. Ellen M. Fisher, 45, of West Jefferson Avenue, Myerstown, died of natural causes Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, in her home. She was the wife of Ronald "Rusty" L. Fisher, with whom she would have celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in October. Born Feb. 17, 1955, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of Richard and Grace Daub Fortna of Jonestown. She was an assistant professor of natural sciences at Reading Area Community College. For 20 years she was a chief technologist at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, and was a CPR instructor with Good Samaritan Health Services. She graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital, where she majored in laboratory medicine. She was a 1977 graduate of Juniata College and a 1973 graduate of Northern Lebanon High School. She was the secretary for the Bunker Hill Grange and was a member of Lebanon County Pomona Grange, Pennsylvania State Grange & the National Grange. She held several memberships in various professional organizations. Surviving, in addition to her husband and parents, are brothers Dennis R. Fortna of Hawaii and David M. Fortna of Jonestown; sisters Wynanne K. Demler of Lebanon, Gale R. Kelly of Yardley and Sandra J. Fortna of Erie; and maternal grandmother, Esther Daub of Bunker Hill. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10, and from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow. Interment will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 27 Nov 1999. David J. Daub, 97, of 81 Daub Road, Myerstown, died of natural causes Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. He was ,the husband of Grace A. Moyer Daub, to whom he was married for 76 years. Born June 25, 1902, in Alliance, Berks County, he was the son of the late Davilla & Alice Eisenhower Daub. He was the first employee of Manbeck & Kissinger's Poultry, now Farmers Pride. He worked at Merkey's Butcher Shop in Pine .,Grove prior to opening his own butcher shop at his home. He did custom butchering in his home for 65 years. He retired from farming and butchering in 1972, but continued in the fields for many more years. He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethel and a life member of the Frystown Fire Co. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Hilda, wife of Bruce Brightbill, Annville; sons Ralph, husband of Christine S. Daub, Annville RD 2, Lee, husband of Pearl Daub, Cedar Haven, and Earl, husband of Irene Daub, Myerstown; 11 grand- children; several great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by a son, Clarence Daub, on Aug.2, 1999. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8419 Lancaster Ave., Bethel, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10 a.m., and from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Interment will be in Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Bethel. Grose Funeral Home, Myerstown, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 26 Dec 1999. Betty E. Barrett, 68, of Beverly Heights, Lebanon, died of natural causes Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, at the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lloyd F. "Red" Barrett. Born in Union Twp. , May 7, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Carrie Kreiser Yorty. She was a member of Fredericksburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Michael A. Barrett of Lebanon; daughters, Sharon L., wife of Ben Weaver of Lebanon, and Carrie E. Hedrick of Fredericksburg; a brother, Reginald Yorty, of Fredericksburg; sisters Ethel Reed of Fredericksburg, Beatrice Miller, of Beverly Heights, Arlene Ziegler of Lebanon, and Christine Daub of Ono; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death in death by a brother, Harold Yorty, and a sister, Mildred Sutherly. Services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, Jonestown.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Tuesday, 29 August 2000. Anna E. Beck, 79, formerly of Morningside Drive, Pottsville, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000, in Spruce Manor Nursing Home, West Reading, after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Samuel E. Beck, who died March 27, 1991. Born Oct. 20, 1920, in Pine Grove Township, she was a daughter of the late Gabriel and Emma Felty Bohn. She was a member of First United Church of Christ in Schuylkill Haven, where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years, and the Mary E. Moore Chapter Order of Eastern Star 372 in Pine Grove. She was a 1937 graduate of Pine Grove High School and was last employed as a manager in the boys' department at the former Hills Dept. Store in Cressona. Surviving are a daughter, Louise E. Borneman of Westminster, Md.; a son, Larry E. Beck of Schuylkill Haven; sisters Mary E. Snyder and Marie E. Beck, both of Pine Grove; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in First united Church of Christ, Route 61 South, Schuylkill Haven, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in Cressona Cemetery, Cressona. H.L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove, is handling the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 22 Feb. 2001.   Henry M. Bohn, 62, of 303 Chestnut St., Lebanon, died of natural causes Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital shortly after arrival. Born in Berks County, he was the son of the late Howard J. and Katie B. Fromm Bohn. He was a graduate of the former Penn-Bernville High School in Bernville. He was the operator of bingo in the Lebanon area for We All Care Community Organization of Lebanon (WACCO) for 20 years, retiring in 1996. He organized youth soccer in the Bernville area and was a former umpire in Berks County and former Berks County Commissioner of the Umpire Association and a basketball referee. He was a life member of the Bernville Grange. Surviving are a stepbrother, Harold Epler of Hamburg; a sister, Audrey Ross of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Hill Funeral Home, Rehrersburg. Interment will be in St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery, New Schaefferstown.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Sunday,18 June 2000. Sally O'Neill Behney, 67, of 1662 Rita Lane, Lebanon, died of natural causes Friday, June 16, 2000, in her home. She was the wife of Thomas A. Behney. Born Feb. 23, 1933, in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Helen Johnson O'Neill. She was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling with her husband to Europe, Asia and Africa. She also enjoyed playing bridge and dancing. She was a member of St. Mary's Church in Lebanon. She was a graduate of the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Overbrook, outside Philadelphia, which is how relocated in Bryn Mawr. While in school, she was an outstanding field hockey player and was named to the first team all Philadelphia field hockey team in her senior year. She was also a graduate of Colby-Sawyer College of New London, N.H., where she also played field hockey and was named to the second team all-New England field hockey team. For many years, she was an accomplished golfer and played in many women's tournaments. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a son, Andrew J., husband of Anita Kreider, Mechanicsburg; a daughter, Linda, wife of Joel Wells, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Mary, wife of Steve Ostien, Berwyn; a sister, Patricia, wife of Edward A. Sutton, Palm City, Fla.; and a grandson, Jamie Wells, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. She was preceded in death by brothers Arthur O'Neill and Peter O'Neill, and a stepson, Thomas A. Behney Jr. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Church, 2 North Eighth St., Lebanon. There will be no viewing. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at Holy Cross Cemetery. Thompson Funeral Home, Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily news obituaries of 16 Jan 2000. Dale D. Firestine., 51, of 506 Beckley St., Wemersville died of natural causes Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, in his home. He was the husband of Gale M.Huie Firestine, to whom he was marned nine years. Bom Aug. 5, 1948, in Lebanon, he was the son of Ruth A. Copenhaver Firestine of Richland, and the late Earl E. Firestine. He was a member of the Church of The Brethren, Myerstown.
Lebanon Daily News obits of:18 Sep 2000. Pine Grove native Geraldine I. Canan, 70, of Camp Hill, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000, in the Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. Born June 20, 1930, she was a daughter of Mayanna Meese Smith of Lebanon and the late Elvin Smith. She was a 1948 graduate of Pine Grove High School and attended business school in Pottsville for two years. She was a Pennsylvania employee for 36 1/2 years, a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Pine Grove, and a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are a sister, Kathleen Hochstrasser of Allentown; a niece; and a nephew. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove. H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove, is in charge of arrangements
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Sunday, 24 Sep 2000. Donald C. Fitting, 79, of 132 E. Chestnut St., Cleona, died of natural causes Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, at his home. He was the husband of the late Violet Fitting, who died Nov. 10, 1982. Born Sept. 24, 1920, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Arthur A. and Cora M. Mark Fitting. He was a retired machine shop foreman with the former Bethlehem Steel of Lebanon and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. After his retirement from Bethlehem Steel, he worked for Frederick Chevrolet in Lebanon. He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lebanon, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, where he was an avid bowler, and the Cleona, Independent, Friendship and Goodwill fire companies. Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen Ann Fitting of Lebanon; brothers Marlin E. Fitting of Bethlehem and Robert C. Fitting of Scottsdale, Ariz.; sisters Mary E. Heilman of Jonestown and Marion R. Fitting of Tremont; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 119 N. Eighth St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville Township. Christman's Funeral Home, Inc., Lebanon, is handling the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 16 Sep 2000. Charles E. Weiman, 59, of 28 Penn Ave., Manheim, died of natural causes Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, in Conestoga.Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Pauline M. Kreiser Weiman. He was a member of Manheim Church of God, where he served as church organist, Germania Band Club of Manheim and Manheim VFW Post 5956. He enjoyed model trains and airplanes, motorcycles and boating in Havre de Grace, Md. Surviving are a companion, Marlene Knier Heagy of Manheim; and a cousin, Robert Cartwright of Cleona. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Manheim Church of God, 25 N. Grant St., Manheim, followed by a visitation. There will be no viewing. Buch Funeral Home, Manheim, is in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 19 Mar 2001. Earl Elias Rhoad, 76, of West Cedar Street, Palmyra, died of natural causes Friday, March 16, 2001, in the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Bertha L. Heistand Rhoad. Born June 22, 1924, in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, he was a son of the late William H. and Sarah A. Hetrick Rhoad. He retired as director of training from the former Maryland Cup Corp. in Owings Mills, Md., and was a printer by trade, working at the former Seiler Printing in Mount Joy, Business Press in Lancaster and Barton Cotton Printing in Baltimore, Md. He was a member of Faith United Church of Christ in Grantville and the Shellsville VFW, and he was active in Masonic lodges in Maryland and West Virginia. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and was an avid correspondent, including e-mail. He enjoyed gardening, birdwatching and photography and was active in his church. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Kathleen A. Rhoad of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a son, Thomas E. Rhoad of Accomac, Va.; a sister, Sarah A. Walmer of Grantville; brothers John H. of Palmyra, William T. of Annville and Irvin L. of Grantville; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Faith United Church of Christ, 117 N. Faith Road, Grantville. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township, Lebanon County. Buse Funeral Home, Palmyra, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, 30 March 2001.   Martha K. Kreiser, 91, of Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon, and formerly of New Bunker Hill Road and Old Jonestown Road, died of natural causes Friday, March 30, 2001, in the manor. She was the wife of the late Warren L. Kreiser. Born March 3, 1910, in Swatara Township, she was a daughter of the late Morris and Annie Kleinfelter Meily. She was a graduate of Jonestown High School, Class of 1926. Surviving are daughters Marie E., wife of Lee Dreibelbis of Lebanon, and Lena M., wife of Robert Blauch of Lebanon; son Robert W., husband of Lois Kreiser of Manheim; brother George W. Meily of Liverpool; sisters Sarah E. Long and Anna M. Smith of Lebanon; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Clarence Meily and Eugene Meily. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Rohland Funeral Home, Fifth and Cumberland streets, where friends will be received for an hour preceding the service. Burial will be in Zoar's Lutheran Cemetery, Mt. Zion.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 31 May 2001 Martin L. Meyer, 85, of South Annville Township died of natural causes Wednesday, May 30,2001, in S. Londonderry Township. He was the husband of the late Ruth E. Meyer. Born May 30, 1916, in Cleona, he was retired as vice president of sales for Meyer Cartons,currently SEM-PAK, Palmyra, and also worked for 20 years for the Wellsville Shoe and Product Division of S.E. Meyer and Sons of Wellsville. He was a member of Brownstone Lodge 666F&AM in Hershey, Fan Trailer Club and Good Sam Club. Surviving are sons Joel W. Meyer of St. Augustine, Fla., Jere M. Meyer of Lebanon and Jon P.Meyer of Campbelltown; brothers Edward L. Meyer and Paul L. Meyer, both of Palmyra; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Harry L. Meyer and Lloyd L. Meyer. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rothermel Funeral Home, 25 W. Pine St.,Palmyra, preceded by a viewing beginning at 9. Interment will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, North Londonderry Township.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 9 June 2001.   Daniel J. Uhrich, 79, of 1005 W. Cumberland St., Lebanon, died of natural causes Saturday, June 9, 2001, in South Lebanon Township. Born Dec. 19, 1921, in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, he was the son of the late D. Valentine and L. Stella Hetrick Uhrich. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Grantville. Surviving are sisters Helen L. Uhrich of Elizabethtown, Martha Peiffer of Lancaster, Ruth U. Shreffler of Palmyra and Elenore U. Barnhart of Middletown. Services and burial at Zion Lutheran Cemetery will be private at the convenience of the family. Rothermel Funeral Home, Palmyra, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of 5 June 1916. (died: 3 June 1916) Behney: In this city on the 3rd inst., Ephraim Behney, aged: 69 years - 7 months - 8 days. Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock from the house, 312 N. 5th. St. Services at2:30 o'clock in the Jonestown Lutheran Church. Interment in the Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown. Friends and relatives are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 21 June 2001. Agnes M. Daub, 79, of 8401 old Route 22, Bethel, died of natural causes Tuesday, June 19, 2001, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital, where she had been a patient since Sunday. She was the wife of the late Thomas C. Daub, who died in 1989. Born in Marion Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Sallie Schell Moyer. She was employed as a sewing machine operator by the former Wide Awake Shirt Co. in Strausstown. Surviving are sons Robert L. Daub of Garden Grove, Calif., Ray A. Daub of Mt. Aetna, and Kenneth Daub and Larry Daub, both of Bethel; a daughter, Lucille Shomo of Temple; a sister, Mabel Fitzgerald of Fredericksburg; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, 206 N. Main St., Bernville. Interment will be in Strausstown Cemetery.
 Lebanon Daily News obits of: 21 June 2001. Elizabeth B. Snyder Seaman, 88, formerly of Palmyra RD 1, died of natural causes Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at ManorCare Health Services, Fairfax, Va. She was the wife of the late Benjamin W. Seaman. Born Oct. 8, 1912, in East Hanover Township, she was a daughter of the late Allen G. and Annie Behney Snyder. She was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church in Grantville. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting and gardening. Surviving are sons Kenneth J. Seaman of Dover, Mass., William B. Seaman of Palmyra, and Thomas A. Seaman of San Francisco, Calif.; daughters Ann E. Szwarzckop of McLean, Va., and Rosemary E. Seaman of San Francisco, Calif.; sisters Verna Basehore of Hummelstown and Erma Andrione of Hershey; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Johns United Methodist Church, 165 Firehouse Road, Grantville, preceded by a visitation beginning at 9, and followed by interment in the Grantville Cemetery. Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Hershey, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 21 June 2001. Mary E. Ruth, 88, of the Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, formerly of York, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, in the home. She was the wife of the late E. Austin Ruth. Born Oct. 14, 1912, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Gideon K. and Carrie Boltz Shanaman. She was a Realtor and a former secretary for the late Dietz A. Smith. She later retired from York Suburban High School, where she worked in the cafeteria. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of York, Victory Fire Company Auxiliary, White Rose Lioness Club, Yorktowne Cedarettes, York Chapter 169 Order of the Eastern Star, Dr. J.M. Hyson Memorial Court 106 Order of the Amaranth, Sychar Shrine 36 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, York Hiking Club, AARP Chapter 1246, York County Realty and Salome Rebekah Lodge 30. Surviving are two nieces, including Leetta Taylor of Lebanon, and a nephew. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday with Order of Eastern Star services at 10 by York Chapter 169 at the Etzweiler Funeral Home, 1111 E. Market St., York, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10, and from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Interment will be in Mount Rose Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits. of: 8 Nov 1975. Vincent H. Doll. 205 S. Mill St., Cleona, died Friday eveing in theHershey Medical Center at the age of 57. He was the husband of Pearl C. Heisey Born in Lebanon County, he was the son of the late Wilmer and Martha Budwash Doll. He was a machinist for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. and a veteran of World War 11. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: two daughters,Judy. wife of Dennis Binkley, Cleona, and Mrs. Linda Wolfe,Lebanon, four grandchildren; two sisters, Vineta, wife of Fred Patschke, California, and Mrs. Valeria Pelka, Florida, and a brother. Witmer Doll, Hudson. Fla.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 July 2001.   Frederick R. Boltz, 70, of Jonestown, died of natural causes Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Ethel Moyer Boltz, who died in 1990. Born Jan. 9, 1931, in Jonestown, he was a son of the late Clayton R. and Evelyn Wise Boltz. He was a 1948 graduate of Jonestown High School and a graduate of Lebanon Valley College. He retired in 1993 from Jonestown Bank and Trust Co., where he had worked as trust officer and was assistant treasurer. Currently he had been working at Penn National Race Track, where he had been working for 28 years in various positions. He was a member of St. John's united Church of Christ in Jonestown, where he had served as church treasurer, deacon, choir member and on the church consistory; Mt. Lebanon Lodge 226 Free and Accepted Masons; Quittapahilla Forest 25; Zembo Shrine; Harrisburg Consistory; Jonestown Perseverance Fire Co., where he served as treasurer for many years; Lebanon County Firemen's Association; American Bankers Association; and Lebanon County Bankers Association. He was a former member of the Jonestown Male Chorus, Pegasus Travel Club and the National Rifle Association. Surviving are companion Pauline K. Hoover of Jonestown; sons Kenneth E., husband of Sally Ann Boltz, and Bernie F., husband of Beth Ann Boltz, both of Jonestown; brother John M. Boltz of Towson, Md.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Kenneth N. Boltz and Richard C. Boltz. His funeral will be at noon Saturday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 120 W. Market St., Jonestown. Friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown. Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, Jonestown, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, 24 July 2000. Dolores M. Klick, 67, of 550 Willow St., Lebanon, died of natural causes Sunday, July 23, 2000, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. Born May 26, 1933, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Calvin Klick and Leah Patches Klick Mease. She retired in 1995 after almost 20 years of service at Cedar Haven's laundry department. She was a member of the Lebanon YMCA, where she worked in the SACC Program, and a former member of the Cedar Haven Auxiliary. She was a volunteer at Cedar Haven and received her GED at age 65. Surviving are sons Ralph, husband of Kathy Barlett, and Antonio Klick, both of Lebanon, and Victor, husband of Barbara Gonzalez of West Lebanon; daughters Bonita Shirk of Lebanon, Lucille McDowell of Pendleton, S.C., and Vickie, wife of Keith Kurtz of White Water, Col.; sisters Ruth, wife of John Rakes of Port Ritchie, Fla., Fern, wife of Pedro Lozada, and Lucille Klick, both of Lebanon, and Kaye, wife of Carmello Tirado of Cleona; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters Betty Yeagley and Carol Torrez, and a brother, Richard Klick. Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Kimmerlings Cemetery. Rohland Funeral Home, Inc., Lebanon, is handling the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, 24 July 2000. Pauline M. Stickler, 81, of Evangelical Congregational Church Retirement Village, Myerstown, died of natural causes Sunday, July 23, 2000, at home. She was the wife of the late Mertis W. Stickler. Born July 14, 1919, in Green Point, she was a daughter of the late Roland and Elma Kreiser Zechman. She retired as a seamstress at the former Demford Mills in Lebanon. She was a member of the Lickdale Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary and Trinity United Methodist Church in Lickdale, where she was a member of the ladies' missionary society. She loved cooking, baking and gardening. Surviving are sons Kenneth D., husband of Phyllis Stickler of Jonestown, and Gary L. Stickler of Sanford, Fla.; daughters Kay L., wife of Warren Moyer of Saugerties, N.Y., Betty Ann Stickler of Baltimore, Md., and Karen M., wife of Carmine Nesta of Jamesburg, N.J.; brothers Herbert Zechman and Clarence Zechman, both of Jonestown, and Donald Zechman of Westminster, Md.; a sister, Kathryn, wife of Harold Kreider of Jonestown; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Stickler, and sisters Grace Domoyer and Margaret Wilson. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Trinity United Methodist Church, Lickdale, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville Township. Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, Jonestown, is handling the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News ObituariesSunday, June 23, 2000. Paul R. Kreiser, 69, of 425 N. 11th Ave., Lebanon, died of natural causes Friday, July 21, 2000, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret G. Kreiser. Born June 8, 1931, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Leroy and Edna Yeingst Kreiser. He was a retired supervisor at Keystone Weaving Mills in Lebanon with 44 years of service. He was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church and the Friendship Fire Co., both in Lebanon. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons Terry Lee Kreiser of Myerstown, Randy S. Kreiser of Lebanon and Scott L., husband of Beth Kreiser, Millsboro, Del.; sisters Marion, wife of Robert Sando, and Betty Pushkar, both of Lebanon; and grandchildren Michael Kreiser, Philip Kreiser, Laura Kreiser, Lindsey Kreiser and Kelsey Kreiser. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, 534 E. Lehman St., Lebanon. Friends may call beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park, Annville. Rohland Funeral Home, Lebanon, is handling the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Sunday, 30 July 2000. Raymond E. Stamm, 77, of Shartlesville died of natural causes early Saturday morning, July 29, 2000, at home. He was the husband of Catherine M. Light Stamm of Reading. Born in Bethel, he was a son of the late Earl and Elsi Bordner Stamm. He was employed as a crane operator for 30 years at the Dana Parish Division in Reading. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Fredericksburg American Legion and the Mt. Aetna Fire Co. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters Barbara A. Wolf of Mt. Aetna, Diane L. Brumbach of Lititz, Sandra M. Andrews of Reading and Melanie J. Rosa of Reading, Karen S. Britt of Shartlesville and Brenda K. Key of York; brothers Richard and Kenneth Stamm; sisters Lillian Webber, Helen Noll and Shirley Behney; nine grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son Edwin R. Stamm. Funeral services - private. Hill Funeral Home, Rehrersburg, is in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of 18 Nov 1932. JOSEPH ARNOLD FALLS OVER DEAD THIS AFTERNOON Joseph H. Arnold, of 510 Church ST., watchman at the Fifth St. crossing of the Reading Company for upward of fourteen years, fell over dead at 1:30 o'clock, at his post of duty, although not actually on duty at the time. After eating a hearty dinner, he left his home In a cheerful mood and went to the watch box to relieve William Heagy, who served the first trick of the day. Arnold was on the second trick which starts at 2 o'clock. With fully a half an hour at his disposal, Arnold kidded those standing around thewatchbox, about the election, as he is an ardent Democrat. Heagy was on his knees, mending a wooden platform in front of the watch box when Arnold, who was leaning against a window, suddenly collapsed and with a groan fell upon him. Arnold was holding his hand over his heart in pain for a moment, and then sank prostrate. Dr. F. Allen Rutherford was called and pronounced the man dead from a heart attack. Coronor Manbeck was summoned and made an investigation which indicated that the man had suffered like attacks previously. The family directed the Thompson undertakers to take charge of the body. The Incident attracted considerahle attention on tho part of passersby who gathered together with the railroad men. John K. Weirich, who walked to work with the watch man, was one of those talking in the group with Arnold when he wile stricken. The deceased was born and raised in Lebanon and spent his earlier yearsf in the employ of the Bethlehem Steel Company. Besides his wife, nee Catherine Leiblg, he leaves five children; Anna, now at the Parochial school at Lykens, and known as Sister Mary Florian ; William, proprietor of a restaurant on Eighth Street; John and Sarah and Mary at home; He leaves the following; Mrs. Sylvester Arnold, Mrs. Mrs. Augustus Arnold, of Lebanon; Mrs.Harry Zellers, Harrisburg; Mrs.Cecelia Tice, Lebanon; Miss Rebecca Arnold, Steelton. The deceased was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society, Lebanon Lodge of Moose, & the local Order of Reindeer.
end of Disc ob-02 Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 13 Apr 2000. Kenneth W. Bankey, 60, of 236 Light St., Lebanon, died of natural causes Tuesday, Apri 11, 2000, in the Harrisburg,Hospital. He was the husband of Dolores Luciotti Bankey ,with whom he would have celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary in June. Bom Jan. 4,1940, in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Norman L. Smith and Dorothy Bankey Irwin, and stepson of the late Allen Irwin. He was a 1957 graduate of Lebanon High School and was employed as a machinist for Gettle Automotive Machinists for more than 30 years. He served in the U.S. Amy as a green beret with the 82nd Airborne Division. He was .a member of St. Cecilia Church, St. Gertrude's Club and Friendship Fire Co., all in Lebanon, and Goodwill Fire Company No. 1 in Myerstown, where he also bowled in the Thursday night league. He played golf Sunday mornings in the Plumbers League at Blue Mountain View Country Club. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Lori Ann, wife of Dr. Mark A Kostow, Wilmington, Del.; granddaughters Annalia G. Kostow and Faith C. Kostow, both of Wilmington, Del.; and nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Cecilia Church, 202 E. Lehman St., Lebanon. Friends may call from 7 to 9 M. tomorrow at the Rohland Funeral Home, Fifth and Cumberland Streets, Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 8 Feb 2000. Catherine E. Ditt Klepper, 91, of 1927 Center St., Lebanon, died of natural causes Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in Cedar Haven. She was the wife of the late Irvin S. Klepper, who died July 21, 1989. Born Oct. 8, 1908, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Emma McKinney Ditt. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Lebanon. Surviving are daughters Doris L., wife of Harry Gamble, Vivian R. Gable, and Kathy E., wife of Darryl Bentz, all of Lebanon; sons Richard E. Klepper and Arthur B. Klepper, both of Lebanon; a cousin; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean L. Spears, who died Oct. 23, 1997, and brothers Arthur Ditt and Samuel Ditt. Services will be held at 10 a.m. at Chiistman Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing at 9. Interment will be at Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 16 Feb 2000. James E. Werner, 67, formerly of Annville and Chambersburg, died of natural causes Friday, February 11, 2000 in the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in Virginia. Born Feb. 2, 1933, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Leroy and Emma Irwin Werner, He was a food service cook for Lebanon Valley College and a member of the American Legion and VFW in Annville. Surviving are brothers Kenneth Leibensperger, Fredericksburg, Frank Piper, Harrisburg, and Garnet Piper, Myerstown; and a sister, Georgette Hibshman, Myerstown. Services will be held at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, followed by interment. There will be no viewing. Kreamer Funeral Home, Annville is in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 14 May 1973. Leroy H. Blantz, husband of the late Martha A. Ohnmacht Blantz, 2111 Allegheny Ave., died Saturdav morning in the Hershey Medical Center HospitaI at the age of 62. Born in Lebanon, He was a son of the late Martin and Elizabeth Wagner Blantz. He was a retired employee of the Bethlehem Steel Cornwall Plant, and was a veteran of World War 2. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Hartline, Lebanon and Mrs. Myrtle Callahan, Orlando, Fla. and a number of nieces and nephews.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Sunday, June 18, 2000. Raymond J. Livering, 75, of 127 S. Cherry St., Annville, died of natural causes Saturday, June 17, 2000, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born July 21, 1924, in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Raymond A. and Catherine Gettle Livering. He had worked as a mechanic at the former Deamer's Garage in Lawn. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, earning the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, and was a prisoner of war in Germany. He was a member of the Annville VFW post and the Annville American Legion, and a life member of Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed fishing. Surviving are a son, Robert R., husband of Wanda Livering of Annville; daughters Mary Ann, wife of John Heisey of Manheim, and Angela L., wife of Dale A. Landis of Jonestown; brothers, Ronald R. Livering of Lebanon and Herman Livering of Eugene, Ore.; sisters Betty Hundley of Kermit, W.Va., and Miriam Weaver of Palmyra; and a grandson, Shawn Livering. Services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. from the Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main St., Annville.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. There will be no viewing. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 28 Feb 2000. McKinney Arthur R. Klepper, 56, of 5 Peach St., Annville, died of natural causes Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000 , at home. He was the husband of Lucille E. Brandt Klepper. Born Nov. 10, 19 43, in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Arthur C. and Mary Yedinak Klepper. He was employed in the confectionery department of Hershey Foods for 29 years, and formerly worked as a maintenance man for the Klick Lewis car dealership in Palmyra and Palmyra McDonald's Restaurant. He was a member of Local Chocolate Worker's Union 464 in Hershey. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughters Kandi S., at home, and Christina A., wife of Kevin Kurtz, Palmyra; sons Terry L , husband of Bobbi Jo Klepper, Lebanon, and Thomas R. Klepper, at home; sisters Margaret A., wife of Gary Burkhammer, and Ruth L., wife of Albert Doll, both of Lebanon; two grandchildren; three nieces; and a nephew. Services will be held at 10 a.m Friday at the Rothermel Funeral Home, 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra, preceded by a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Interment Will be in Hanoverdale Cemetery, West Hanover Township, Dauphin County
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 13 Sept. 1999. Alfred L. Drum, 91, of 1811 Walnut St., Lebanon, died of natural causes Sunday, Sept.12, 1999, in the Leb. VA Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Anna D. Klepper Drum, who died Dec. 29, 1994.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 8 May, 2000. Steve M. Selman, 86, of Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon, died of natural causes Sunday, May 7, 2000, in the home. He was the husband of Helen T. Tatar Selman, Lebanon. Born Sept. 22, 1913, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Stephen A. and Elizabeth Bodakos Selman. He was retired with 35 years of service from the former Bethlehem Steel Co. in Lebanon, and was a member of St. Cecilia Church. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are children Stephen R., husband of Lois A. Selman, Geri M., wife of Frederick Maurer, Nancy M., wife of Ten-y Drye, and Sue A., wife of Jay Gable, all of Lebanon; a brother, Joseph Selman, Lebanon; 11 granclchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Selman, and sisters Mary Smith and Betty Hinnershitz. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Cecilia Church, Second Avenue and East Lehman Street, Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Thompson Funeral Home, Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA of: 5 Nov.1993. Henry K. Gettle, 87, of 294 Duke St., Ephrata, died Thursday at home after a five-year illness. A full-fashion knitter, he retired from the former Dutch Maid Inc. of Ephrata. He and his wife, Correta Heil Gettle, were married 63 years on June 28. Born in Rehrersburg, he was the son of the late Samuel and Lizzie Keeney Gettle. He was a member of Stevens United Zion Church and a former deacon of Brethren in Christ Church in Blainsport. Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Kenneth H. of Schoeneck and Lowell S. of East Earl; two daughters, Annetta N., wife of Paul R. Zimmerman of Hershey, and Ruth N., wife of the Rev. Stephen Fisher of East Earl; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 20 Nov 1999. Helen V. Magyar, 87, of Cedar Haven died of natural causes Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, in the Good Samaritan Hospital. Born in Lebanon on Oct. 2, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Antal Magyar. Her step-father was the late Vincent Wattai. She worked in several clothing factories in Lebanon and was a member of Church of St. Cecilia Rosary Society and the Maennerchor Club. She is survived by sisters, Mary, wife of Karl Umberger of Lebanon, Catherine Ealy of Sattelite Beach, Fla., Margaret, wife of Stephen Soss of Lebanon, and Elizabeth Sands of Ephrata; brothers Vincent J. Wattai Jr., and John J. Wattai, both of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Church of St. Cecilia, Second Avenue and East Lehman Street, Lebanon. Intermen in St. Gertrude's Cemetery. No viewing or visitation. Thompson Funeral Home, 126 S. Ninth St., is in charge of arrangements.
L.D.N. obits of: Monday, December 04, 2000.   Robert "Whitie" Moll, 73, of 2019 Dewey Ave., Lebanon, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Binner Moll. Born May 17, 1927, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Oscar and Hilda Reinhart Moll. He was a cement finisher, having worked for various companies on major interstate highways in the Northeast. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the occupation forces in Europe during the Nuremberg trials. He was a member of the Jonestown American Legion. Surviving are a son, Charles H., husband of Brenda Moll of Lebanon; a daughter, Sandra L. Moll of Lebanon; brothers Oscar "Blackie" Moll Jr. and Lester "Babie" Moll, both of Lebanon; sisters Betty "Girlie" Zehring of Lebanon and Shirley "Shirl" Moll of Womelsdorf; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Samuel Moll. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Rohland Funeral Home, Fifth and Cumberland streets, Lebanon. Friends may call beginning at 9:30 a.m. and also from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg.
L.D.N. obits of: Friday, December 29, 2000. George H. Bechtel, 66, of 1334 E. Cumberland St., Lebanon, died of natural causes Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital He was the husband of the late Delores J. Bechtel. Born March 17, 1934, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Ralph and Eloise Risser Bechtel. He was employed at Cleaver-Brooks for 26 years and was a U.S. Army veteran of Korea. He was a member of the Friendship Fire Co. and the Orioles Club, both in Lebanon. Surviving are a friend, Jeanette Cantrell of Lebanon; a stepdaughter, Cheryl, wife of Art Whitman of Shamokin; brothers Thomas Bechtel of Mt. Zion, Joseph Bechtel of Cleona, William Bechtel of Bethel and Clifford Bechtel of Lebanon; sisters Margaret, wife of Russell Schneck of Mt. Zion, Judy, wife of Charles Reber of Lebanon, and Eleanor Boltz of Frystown; and several step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Ken Bechtel, Ralph Bechtel and Raymond Bechtel. Rohland Funeral Home, Lebanon, handled arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, March 19, 2001.   Joseph A. Klein Jr., 88, of 16 E. Walnut St., Lebanon, died of natural causes Sunday, March 18, 2001, in his home. He was the husband of Lorraine R. McKinney Klein, with whom he celebrated A 62nd wedding anniversary in October. Born Oct. 31, 1912, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Winifred Fair Klein. For 30 years he was general manger of Bressler Metal Works in Lebanon, retiring in 1979. He was a 1931 graduate of Lebanon High School and a 1935 graduate of Villanova University. He was a member of the Lebanon Knights of Columbus. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons Joseph A. Klein III of Thomasville, Ga., Peter P. Klein of Phoenixville, Thomas J. Klein of Lebanon and Theodore W. Klein at home.; daughters Mary Ellen, wife of Timothy Pyles, and Rebecca M., wife of James Veser, both of Lebanon, Patrice K. wife of Peter Garrett of Palmyra, Michelle L., wife of Stephen Levin of Atlanta, Ga., and Susan K., wife of Thomas Keller of Newmanstown; brothers Daniel Klein of Lebanon and James Klein of North Carolina; a sister, Rose Murray of Lebanon; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Winifred M. Klein. His funeral will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no viewing or visitation. Kreamer Funeral Home, Annville, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, April 23, 2001. Alice Mae Bohus, 85, of Largo, Fla., formerly of Chestnut Street, Lebanon, died of natural causes Saturday, April 21, 2001, in Florida. Born May 13, 1915, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Michael J. and Lottie C. Lape Lutz. She was a former employee of the food service department at Cornwall Manor, Cornwall. Surviving are a daughter, Joanne Campbell of Merritt Island, Fla.; sisters Annie Irwin and Rose Ceresini, both of Lebanon; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother Michael Lutz and sisters Dorothy Wolfe and Lottie Lee. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Rohland Funeral Home, Fifth and Cumberland streets, Lebanon, where friends will be received beginning at noon, and from 3 to 5 p.m. at Eli's Restaurant, Route 72, south of Lebanon. Interment will be in Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, January 11, 2002.   Elizabeth G. Hoover Gettle, 83, of Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon, formerly of Beechwood Avenue, Lebanon, died of natural causes Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in the manor. She was the wife of the late Charles Gettle. Born Dec. 17, 1918, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Galen V. and Lulu Maguire Hoover. She was a retired waitress and was a member of the Friendship Fire Co. auxiliary and ACE Club of Lebanon and a former member of the Lebanon Women's Bowling Association. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy A. Beck of Lebanon; a son, Charles Gettle, husband of Carol of Myerstown; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harp Hoover. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Rohland Funeral Home, Fifth and Cumberland streets, Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Sunday, October 8, 2000. Dorothy Krim, 94, of Delray Beach, Fla., and Rita Lane, Lebanon, died of natural causes Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, in her Florida home. She was the wife of the late Irwin G. Krim. She was born on Oct. 13, 1905 in McConnellsville, a daughter of the late Albert and Rebecca Klein Koff. She was a member of the Congregation Beth Israel, Lebanon, where she was a member of the Sisterhood and Haddasah. She was also a member of Temple Emeth, Delray Beach, Fla., and the Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by daughters Fay, wife of Alfred Gitman, Pottsville, and Rita, wife of Henry Wells, Fayetteville, N.Y.; 6 grandchildren; sisters Thelma, wife of Ben Shafsky, Delray Beach, Fla., Florence Burkat, Richmond, Va.; & a bro., Bernard Koff, Springfield, Mo. She was preceded in death by sister, Amelia Wachtel, & a brother, Eli Koff. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Bethel Israel Cemetery, Lebanon. Rohland Funeral Home, Lebanon, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: December 01, 2000. James E. Cooper Jr., 50, of Lou Will Lane, South Londonderry Township, died of natural causes Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in the Hershey Medical Center. Born Aug. 9, 1950, in Hershey, he was a son of Evangeline J. Weil Cooper of Palmyra and the late James E. Cooper Sr. He was employed by Seltzer's Lebanon Bologna Co. in Palmyra and enjoyed drawing and working on computers. He was an avid Star Trek fan. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are sisters Jessica Schweers of Hummelstown and Sharon Gettle of Lebanon; two nieces and a nephew. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville Township. Buse Funeral Home, Palmyra, is handling the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 7 May 1940. Mrs. Matilda Wolfe, aged sixty two years, wife of Arthur A. Wolfe, of 126 S. Seventh Street, passed away at ten o'clock Monday night at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Her death was attributed to a complication of ailments. She had been sick for the past year. Mrs. Wolfe was a member of the Evangelical Congregational Church. In addition to her husband, Arthur, she is survived by two daughters. They are may Wolfe, of Harrisburg; and Mrs. John Shaeffer, of this city. Two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Jacobs of Lancaster; and Mrs. Bertha Selman, of Detroit, Michigan, also survive. Also surviving is a brother, Paul McKinney, of Los Angeles, California. There are four grandchildren. The funeral was held from Thompson Funeral Home, with interment in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 14 May 1929. Henry Boltz, aged 74 years, died at 12 o'clock Monday night, at the home of his son, Simon Boltz, near Sunset. Death was due to a complication of diseases. He was a retired farmer, and was well known and highly esteemed among a wide circle of friends. The following children survive; Simon H., with whom he made his home; Mrs. Daniel Naftzinger, of Bellegrove; and Miss Martha Boltz of Sheridan. Seven grandchildren also survive. He was aged 74 years, 10 months, and 23 days. He was interred in Bellegrove Lutheran Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily news obits of: 26 May 1952. Mrs. Lillie Behney...453 North Fifth Street, died Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock in Radle's Convalescent Home, Harrisburg. She was 81. Born in Fredericksburg, the daughter of the late George Hoffa and Eliza Wise, and widow of the late William R. Behney, she was a member Of Trinity Lutheran Church. She is survived by one son, Robert Behney, Palmyra; one daughter Elizabeth, wife of C. Leroy Arnold, of Lebanon, and one sister Mrs. Thomas Waters, Harrisburg. Services from Arnold Funeral Home, with interment at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily news obits of: 17 May 1932. Sterling John McKinney, 10 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McKinney, died at 1:15 this morning at the residence, 621 N. Tenth Street, following a days illness. Aside from the parents, he is survived by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David McKinney, and Frank Donmoyer, Lebanon. Rohland's was in charge of services, with interment at Kochenderfer's Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 18 May 1932. Mrs. Cinderella Wolf, widow of Ferdinand Wolf, died Tuesday at her home near Green Point, of complications, following an illness of several days. She was 63 years old, and a member of the Pleasant Hill Reformed Church. She is survived by a son, Jacob Wolf, of Lebanon, and a brother, Sherman Kreiser of Cold Spring Township. Strauss Funeral Home, Jonestown was in charge of services. Interment was made in Pleasant Hill Chapel Cemetery, Green Point.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 10 Aug 1915. Mrs. Fannie Hess died on Monday eveing from a complication of diseases, at the home of Harry Flocken of Jonestown, following an illness of three weeks. She was 78 years old & was a widow. She was a member of the Reformed Church. Two brothers, Jonas and Elias Daub, both of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Susan Shuey of this city, are left. Rev. I. Calvin Fisher, the pastor of St. Mark's Reformed Church, officiated at the funeral services held over the body of the late Mrs. Fannie Hess, of near Jonestown, at the Witmeyer farm. Interment followed in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. P. H. Thompson was the undertaker.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 17 May 1952. Funeral services were held today, over the remains of Mrs. Susan Anna Copenhaver, nee Krall, formerly of Leb. Co., who died Friday last at a Harrisburg hospital, after an illness of 6 days. Services were held from the home of the deceased in Hummelstown, and later from the Heidelberg United Brethren Church in Reistville. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery with the local pastor officiating. Besides her husband, Miles Copenhaver, the deceased, who was 32 years, 8 months, and 3 days, leaves five children; Grant, Irvin, Miles, Jr., Elizabeth and Tessie; a stepmother, Mrs. Mary Krall; and four brothers and a sister; Jacob, Joseph, Grant and Raymond Krall; and Mrs. Irvin Kreider.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 18 Nov 1932. Mrs. Ruth Walmer, wife of Daniel Charles Walmer, of the Water Works, died Thursday afternoon at the Lebanon Sanatorium, following a 10 day illness. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. She leaves to survive, besides her husband, a son, Daniel Charles, Jr.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yeager, of Lebanon; two sisters, Helen Yeager and Mrs. Esther Deitz of Lebanon; and a half-brother, William Rissmiller, of Cassville, Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 18 Nov 1932. Mrs. Elizabeth Gingrich, of Jonestown, died this morning at 5:30 AM at her late home, from complications. She was aged 81 years, and was a member of St. John's Reformed Church, of Jonestown. Surviving are a foster daughter, Mrs. Hobart Cope, who resided with her; and a brother, Ed Behney of Fredericksburg. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 10 Aug 1915. The funeral of Daniel Mease took place this afternoon from his home in Cold Spring Township, Lebanon County. The deceased had been a member of the G. A. R. After a short service at the house, the cortege proceeded to St. Jacob's Church, Exmoor, where services were conducted by Rev. Harry Dollman, a Lutheran pastor. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. J. G. Gerhart of Fredericksburg, was in charge of the proceedings.
end of Disc-ob 5 Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, January 25, 2002. Virda R. Raiger Himmelberger, 91, of Spang Crest Manor and formerly of Willow Terrace, Lebanon, died of natural causes Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, in the home. She was the wife of the late Claude E. Himmelberger, who died Oct. 12, 1970. Born July 8, 1910, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. and Roseanna Coleman Raiger. She was a homemaker and a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Lebanon. Surviving are sisters Ethel M. Freshley and Dorothy R. Gerhard, both of Lebanon. Funeral services to be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, January 25, 2002.   Lizzie M. Buck, 86, of 16 Killinger Road, Annville, died of natural causes Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at her home. She was the wife of the late Allen Buck, who died Feb. 5, 2000. Born April 10, 1915, in Annville, she was a daughter of the late David and Myra Heisey Moyer. She was a member of Bellegrove United Methodist Church. Surviving are sons Alvin Buck, with whom she lived, and Harry Buck, both of Annville; daughters Evelyn, wife of Leroy Bomgardner, Miriam, wife of Harold Kurtz, Marlene, wife of Robert Massar, and Brenda, wife of Donald Davies, all of Annville; brothers Henry Moyer of Palmyra and Harry Moyer of Annville; sisters Ruth Showalter of Palmyra, Katie, wife of William Martin of Annville, and Ethel, wife of Clarence Houtz of Lawrenceville, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; five great-grand children; and six step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Bellegrove United Methodist Church, Route 934, North Annville Township. Friends may call beginning at 9:30 a.m. and also from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main St., Annville.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, January 21, 2002.   A former Lebanon restaurateur, Ada Irene Boyer, 91, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, in the Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown, N.Y. She was the wife of the late Harry Boyer, who died Nov. 5, 1975. Born Dec. 30, 1910, in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Clara Felty Bohr. She attended Outwood School and lived in Millersville and Cornwall, where her husband worked in the mine. In 1965, the family relocated to Lebanon and opened Boyer's Cafe, which she and her husband owned and operated until 1970, when they moved to Hershey. She moved to Watertown, N.Y., in 1976. Surviving are daughter Dolores A., wife of Carl McLaughlin of Watertown; sons Harry, husband of Alice, of Newmanstown and Lamar, husband of Susan, of Youngstown, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters Eva Deichert, Marie Myers, Elizabeth Weaver, Nora Miller and Lottie Dinger and brothers John Bohr and Peck Bohr. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the H.L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove, preceded by a viewing from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will be in Outwood Lutheran Cemetery.
L. D. N. Tuesday, June 12, 2001.   Pearline A. Royer Bender, 91, of ManorCare, Lebanon, formerly of Stevens Towers, Lebanon, died of natural causes Sunday, June 10, 2001, in the home. She was the wife of the late Harry P. Bender. Born April 12, 1910, in Kleinfeltersville, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Mabel Himmelberger Royer. She was a retired packer for San Georgio in Lebanon, with 38 years of service. Surviving are sons Earl, husband of Mary Bender of Fredericksburg, and Harold, husband of Linda Bender of Lebanon; sisters Isabell Peiffer of Lititz, Mary Royer of Texas and Lillian Detorie of Baltimore, Md.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Anna Bender; sisters Martha Wike and Dorothy Miller; and brothers Elwood Royer and Paul Royer. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Rohland Funeral Home, Fifth and Cumberland streets, Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 9. Interment will be in the Schaefferstown Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: Wed., 21 June 2000. Paula R. Ruhl Himmelberger, 90, formerly of South Fifth Avenue, Lebanon, died of natural causes Tuesday, June 20, 2000, in ManorCare. She was the wife of the late Lloyd H. Himmelberger, who died Nov. 12, 1973. Born July 10, 1909, in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late Moses S. and Viva L. Crites Ruhl. She was a presser for various local dry cleaners and was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lebanon. Surviving are sisters Eleanor Book of Lebanon, Elizabeth Wright of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Barbara Doyle of Richmond, Va.; a brother, Calvin C. Ruhl, Santa Barbara, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 1. Private interment in Ebenezer "Covenant" Cemetery, Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News Obituaries Sunday, 4 June 2000. Blanche E. Weaber, 72, of 1402 Weaber Lane, Lebanon, Mt. Wilson, died of natural causes Saturday, June 3, 2000, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of Lloyd L. Weaber. Born Aug. 9, 1927, in Cornwall, she was a daughter of the late John and Sally Reppert Deitz. She was a retired nursing aide at the former Alpine Nursing Home in Hershey and was a member of Cornwall United Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are children Lloyd E., husband of Linda Weaber, Barry T., husband of Wendy Weaber, Janet L., wife of Larry R. Wenger, James T., husband of Sandy Weaber, and Gary F. Weaber, all of Palmyra, Jeffrey J., husband of Cindy Weaber, and Jean M., wife of Harold Shuey, both of Lebanon, and Llynn A., husband of Alice Weaber, Campbelltown; brothers Frank R. Deitz, Lebanon, George E. Deitz, Elizabethtown, Jack C. Deitz, Manheim, Edward A. Deitz, Annville, and Dale A. Deitz, Cleona; sisters Jennie L. Hines and Virginia M., wife of Carl Moll, both of Manheim, Mary E., wife of Harry Stump, Quentin, and Caroline B., wife of George Stump, and Helen I. Weaber, both of Lebanon; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son and son Terry Weaber, and brothers James Deitz and Charles Deitz. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Rohland Funeral Home, Fifth and Cumberland streets, Lebanon, preceded by a viewing starting at 10. Interment will be in Trinity Luth. Cem., Colebrook.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Sunday, 14 May 2000. George D. Kline Jr., 74, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, of natural causes in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of Mildred L. Snyder Kline of Jonestown. Born July 19, 1925, he was a son of the late George D. and Gertrude Kohr Kline. He was a member of Christ Reformed Church in Annville & the Annville American Legion post. He enjoyed hunting, bowling & baseball. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons Stanley Kline, Millersville, Steven Kline, Jonestown, Scott Kline, at home, and Stacey Kline, Jonestown; daughter Shari Kline, Jonestown; adopted son Matthew Yorty, at home; stepsister Linda Blouch, Myerstown; and two grandsons and a granddaughter. A memorial service and burial of cremains will be held at the convenience of the family.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 10 Aug 1999. Arabell W. Spohn Kohr, 81, of Twin Oaks Nursing Home, Campbelltown, formerly of Greenpoint, died of natural causes Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, in the home. She was the wife of the late Monroe Kohr. Born March 14, 1918, in Reading, she was the daughterof the late Harvey I. and Lula A. Wagonseller Spohn. She was a retired bookkeeper with the former W.L. Kreider Shoe Co. in Palmyra, after 46 years. She was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ in Palmyra, and Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 402 inPalmyra. She was a 1936 graduate of Palmyra High School and was a graduate of Central Penn Business School. Surviving are a friend, James S. Kreider, Palmyra; & several cousins in the Reading area. Service will be held at 7 p.m tomorrow at the Rothermel Funeral Home, 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra, preceded by a viewing/visitation beginning at 6:30. Interment will be in Alsace Cemetery, Hyde Park, Berks County.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of 12 Nov 1999. Veronica K. Demmy, 77, of 707 Smith Ave., Lebanon, died of natural causes Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of William H. Demmy. Born May 19, 1922, in Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, she w as a daughter of the late Ira and Esther Lengle Kohr. She had been employed by the Bethlehem Steel Co. in Lebanon, RCA in Lancaster, and was a secretary at the former Pomeroy's in Lebanon for many years. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Lebanon and served as a representative for Church Women United. Surviving, in addition to her husband are children Sally A., wife of Kenneth Simmons, and Polly L., wife of Clarence Siegrist, both of Lebanon; and Thomas W., husband of Sharon Demmy, Goldsboro, N.C.; a sister, Betty J., wife of Lloyd Nicholson, Fenwick Island, Del.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon. Friends may call beginning at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of:17 Jul 1999. Robert K. Long, 79, of 626 Chestnut St., Lebanon, died Friday, July 16, 1999, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ethel M. Long, who died Dec. 24, 1968. He was born March 11, 1920 Lebanon to the late John D. and Jennie Kohr Long. He was a retired self-employed dentist. He was a graduate of Lebanon Valley College and Temple University. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the American Dental Assoc., the Mt. Lebanon Lodge 226 F&AM and the Post E Traveler's Protective Association. He is survived by sons John Long of St. Louis, and George H. Long of Lebanon; daughters Holly, wife of Randall Getz of Lebanon, and Joan H., wife of Fred Van Winkle of West Chester; a brother, Theodore K. Long of Lebanon; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Luther K. Long. Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 117-D South West End Ave., Lancaster, Pa., 17603.
Lebanon Daily News obits of:Wednesday, March 07, 2001.   Marian Irene Lehman Deaven, 85, of 917 Poplar St., Hershey, died of natural causes Monday, March 5, 2001, at her home. She was the wife of Richard T. Deaven. Born Sept. 15, 1915, in Hershey, she was a homemaker and a member of First Evangelical Congregational Church of Palmyra, where she was a pianist for the Adult Sunday School Class and an active member of the Willing Workers. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are daughters Linda L. Best of Reston, Va., Elaine F. McLaughlin of Vineland, N.J., and Loreen R. Seitz of Hershey; sons Keith L. Deaven of Jonestown and Kenneth W. Deaven of Lancaster; a sister, Dorothy Giles of Ormond Beach, Fla.; brothers Bruce Lehman of Miami, Okla., Clair Lehman of Pottsville and Ross Lehman of State College; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Evangelical Congregational Church, 55 W. Main St., Palmyra, preceded by a viewing/visitation beginning at 9. Interment will be in Hershey Cemetery, Derry Township. Rothermel Funeral Home, Palmyra, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 24 Feb 2000. TOWER CITY - Eleanor M. Fauber, 76, of 137 W. Grand Ave. died Wednesday at home. She retired as a seamstress from the Bastock Garment Factory and was a Lutheran. Surviving are a son, Richard L. Wren of Tower City; four daughters, Janet L. Weller of Lebanon, Janice L. Carl of Tower City, Brenda K. Hammer of Newmanstown and Sheila M. Deeter of Pine Grove; a brother, Paul: nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City RD. There will be no viewing. Dimon Funeral Homes, Tower City, is handling arrangements.
L.D.N. obits of: Friday, December 31, 2000. Elmira R. Bahm, 82, of North North Londonderry Township, died of natural causes Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of the late George Bahm Sr., who died March 10, 1991.Born July 16, 1918, in Palmyra, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ellen Long Bohr. She was a member of Spring Creek Church of the Brethren, Hershey, and enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, canning and helping others. Surviving are daughters Carole Miller and Shirley Brouse, both of Lebanon; sons Barry Bahm of North Carolina and Jay Bahm of Palmyra; a sister, Miriam Stemberger of PaImyra; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son, George Bahm Jr., grandon Barry Bahm Jr. and sisters Hilda Geyer, Vera Bomgardner and Ellen Hoffman. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, in Buse Funeral Home, 145 N. Grant St., Palmyra, preceded by a viewing from 1 p.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Zions Cemetery, East Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co.
L.D.N. obits of: Thursday, February 8, 2001. Joyce R. Hess Foltz, 87, of Integrated Health Services of Hershey at the Woodlands, Hummelstown, died of natural causes Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in the home. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Foltz, who died April 14, 1968. Born Aug. 17, 1913, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Amy K. Stamm Hess. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lebanon Chapter No. 115 Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years, and Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lebanon, where she had been active in the Women's Circle and was honored as a Mother of the Year. Surviving are a daughter, Mary E., wife of Glenn T. Miller of Lebanon; sisters Dorothy S. Harris of Jonestown and Sara A., wife of James T. Frantz of Lebanon; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a visitation beginning at 9:30. There will be no viewing. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park, Annville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment at Grand View Memorial Park, N. Annville Twp.
.Lebanon Daily News obits of: Thursday, March 08, 2001. Carrie J. Fake, 62, of Jonestown RD 2, died of natural causes Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of the late George M. Fake. Born Dec. 22, 1938, in Union Township, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Rosey Kreiser. She was a member of Moonshine United Zion Church. Surviving are sons George Fake of Jonestown and Lloyd E., husband of Carol Fake of Annville; a daughter, Barbara See of Jonestown; sisters Mabel Griffen of Lancaster, Margaret Kerr of Lebanon and Mae Simmons of South Carolina; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in at Pleasant Hill Chapel Cemetery, Green Point.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 16 Feb 2000. Alma J. Weaber, 92, of Kindred Place, Annville, died of natural causes Monday) Feb.14, 2000, in the Lebanon Valley Home of United Church of Christ, Annville. She was the wife of the late John A. Weaber, Jr. Born June 11, 19 07, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Clara Swanger Leaman. She served as a volunteer at The Good Samaritan Hospital. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and The Good Samaritan Hospital Aux iliary, both in Lebanon. Surviving are a daughter, Judith W., wife of James R. Hartman Lebanon; a brother, Richard Leaman of Massachusetts; a grandson, James R. Hartman Jr., Bethlehem; a granddaughter, Jennifer H., wife of Mark D. Sullivan, Lebanon; two great- grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon. Rohland Funeral Home, Lebanon, is handling the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, July 06, 2001.   Robert W. Zerbe, 89, of High Street, Pine Grove, died of natural causes Thursday July 5, 2001, in the Tremont Health and Rehab Center, Tremont. He was the husband of the late Violet Aungst Zerbe and the late June Huggler Zerbe. Born Oct. 14, 1911, in Pine Grove Township, he was the son of the late Cleveland and Sadie Hoffman Zerbe. He was employed by the United States Postal Service in Pine Grove for over 30 years. He served as acting postmaster from Dec. 30, 1963, until Feb. 28, 1964, and from Aug. 6, 1969, until June 15, 1973, when he retired. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove, for over 50 years, and was the last charter member of 50 years in the Pine Grove Lions Club. He was a member of the Pine Grove Masonic Lodge 409 F&AM, Consistory, Rajah Shrine and International Order of Odd Fellows. He was a life member of the Hose Hook and Ladder Fire Co. 1, Pine Grove, and Pine Grove Senior Citizens. Surviving are a brother, Cleveland "Batch" Zerbe of Schaefferstown; sisters Dorothy Nagle, Mabel Umbenhauer, and Thelma Hubler, all of Pine Grove; a stepson Dennis Wertz of Pine Grove; two step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the H.L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove, with Sister Janet Stump officiating. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven. A viewing will be held from 7-9 p.m. Monday evening in the funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, August 11, 2000. Ruth Ann Fidler, 74, of Oak Grove Road, Pine Grove, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000, in ManorCare, Lebanon. She was the wife of Willis C. Fidler, to whom she was married for 58 years. Born Dec. 9, 1925, in Pine Grove Township, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Margaret Bohr Aungst. She was a member of Oak Grove Brethren Chapel and had last been employed as a shift supervisor at T.T.M.A. in Pine Grove. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Carol A., wife of Donald Schaeffer of Pine Grove; sisters Betty Zechman, June Rumpf, Marguerite Zimmerman, Corrine Klinger, Claire Leisey and Doris Moyer, all of the Pine Grove area; a brother, Allen Aungst of the Pine Grove area; grandchildren Timothy Schaeffer, Renee Hughes and Donna Raudabaugh; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Philumalee and a baby brother, Charles Aungst. Funeral services will be held Monday in the H.L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove, preceded by a viewing at a time to be announced. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, August 18, 2000. Horace W. Behney, 85, of 240 W. Main St., Newmanstown, died of natural causes Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000, at his home. Born in Womelsdorf, he was a son of the late John H. and Sophia M. Klopp Behney. He retired from the E. J. Lavino Co. in 1969, formerly in Sheridan, Lebanon County, and from North American Refractories Co. in Newmanstown in 1980 with 11 years of service as a laborer. Surviving are a daughter, Donna M., wife of Scott F. Moyer of Schaefferstown; sons Galen Behney of Womelsdorf and George L. Behney Sr. of Richland; a brother, Eldion Behney of Lebanon; sisters Lillian Sweigart of East Earl and Elizabeth Minnich of Lebanon; seven grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Marvin W. Behney, in 1949. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Hetrick Funeral Home, 27 E. High St., Womelsdorf. Friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran & Reformed Church Cemetery.
Harrisburg Patriot-News obits of: 23 Aug 2001. Ida M. Fake, 82, of Villa Teresa Nursing Home, Lower Paxton Twp., formerly of Harrisburg, died Tuesday in the nursing home. She was a member of Brookfield Bible Church, Susquehanna Twp.She was the widow of John W. Fake Sr. Surviving are a son, John W. Jr. of Endicott, N.Y.; a daughter, Sandra E. Wirth of Harrisburg; two grandsons; and two greatgrandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at her church. Burial will be in Rolling Green Memorial Gardens, Lower Allen Twp. Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the church. Neill Funeral Home, Paxtang, is handling arrangements. Memorial contribu- tions may be made to her church, 36th and Brookfield streets, Harrisburg 17109, or Harrisburg Christian School, 2000 Blue Mountain Parkway, Harrisburg 17112.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, Nov.12, 2001.  Cordelia H. Miller, 88, of Maple Farms Nursing Center, Akron, and formerly of Reinholds, died of natural causes Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, in the Ephrata Community Hospital. She was the wife of the late Walter K. Miller. Born in Clay Township, she was a daughter of the late Franklin K. and Nora Heilinger Frederick. She was a member of Peace United Church of Christ in Swartzville and enjoyed gardening and crocheting. Surviving are daughters Betty J. Hackman of Ephrata and Shirley A., wife of Terry L. Rauser of Akron; sons Roy H., husband of Nancy J. Hartranft Frederick of Denver, Franklin F. Miller Sr. of Stevens and Paul E., husband of Scarlett J. Brossman Miller of Kleinfeltersville; sisters Sallie N., wife of Henry R. Hackman of Ephrata, Myrl M. Burkholder of Mechanicsburg and Myrtle M., wife of Donald R. Kindt of Reinholds; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by son Walter F. Miller, sister Darcey R. Dinger and brother Franklin A. Frederick. Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Good Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 34-38 N. Reamstown Road, Reamstown. Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township.
St. Petersburg Times obits of 25 July 2000. - St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay, Fl KINDT, RUSSELL KLINE, 82, of Ruskin, died Monday (July 24, 2000) at Sun Terrace Health Care. Born in Lebanon, Pa., he came here in 1955. He was a truck driver and was Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Russell Kindt, Alabama, Thomas Kindt, Brooksville ; two daughters, Barbara Young, Temple Terrace, Alice Freeman, Ruskin; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Tampa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, February 25, 2002. Sterling C. Hostetter, 88, of Spang Crest Manor and formerly of Mountville Drive, Lebanon, died of natural causes Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, in the home. He was the husband of Mildred M. Boltz Hostetter, to whom he was married 65 years on Dec. 24. Born April 26, 1913, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Charles and Roberta Brugh Hostetter. He was retired from the former Bethlehem Steel plant in Lebanon and was a member of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lebanon. He and his wife served as houseparents for the Milton Hershey School. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughters Elaine F. Berkheiser of Cleona and Evelyn M., wife of Larry L. Shaak, of Lebanon; sisters Vista, wife of Leo Darkes, of Lebanon, Pauline Royer of Palmyra and Christine Troutman of Myerstown; a brother, Paul, husband of Sarah Hostetter, of Jonestown; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters Muriel Horst and Louise Schaeffer, brother Roy Hostetter and a granddaughter. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 14 Nov 1932. John Behney, of Lebanon Route 2, 93 years old, dled at seven o'cIock Saturday night in the Lebanon Sanatorium of pneumonia following a four day illness. He had been in the grocery business more than fifty years In the city and at West Lebanon. He was aged 83 years, 5 months, and 21 days. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church and leaves to survive, a son, Anson D. Behney, Lebanon Route 2, and a brother, Simon, Lebanon. Funeral services were held from Rohland's parlors, on 17 Nov. 1932. Interment was made in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily news obits of: 11 Mar 1948. Mary Jane Behney , nee Nein, wife of Frank Behney of 309 North Twelfth St, passed away early this morning at the Good Samaritan Hospital, from complications following an illness of two years duration. She was 67 years of age. Aside from her husband, she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Mease,and Mrs. Lydia Bentz, both of this city; and four brothers, James, Charles, and Harvey Nein, all of this city; and Foster Nein, of New Albany, Ind.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 15 Mar 1948. The funeral of Elmer E. Shuey, late of Ono, was held Sunday from the residence with further services In Walmer's Church with Rev. J. Donald Backenstose, officiatlng.. Interment was made on the adjoining church cemetery. The bearers were; Roscoe Speck, Morris Houser, Arthur Sherman, .James Alspach, John Snavely, and J. Robert Neidig. Arrangements were in charge of Rohland's, Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, December 31, 2001.   Dorothy B. Mease, 90, of Twin Oaks Nursing Home, Campbelltown, formerly of 165 W. Market St.,Jonestown, died of natural causes Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of the late Walter I. Mease. Born Feb. 13, 1911, in Mt. Aetna, she was a daughter of the late George and Maggie Kline Miller. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Jonestown. Surviving are sons Harold G. Mease and Eugene I. Mease, both of Jonestown; and a niece. She was preceded in death by a brother, George Miller, and a sister, Blanche Bomgardner. Her funeralwill be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown. No viewing. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Thursday, April 19, 2001.   Kathryn M. Mease, 83, of 617 E. High St., Lebanon, died of natural causes Tuesday, April 17, 2001, in the Lebanon Valley Home, Annville. She was the wife of the late Charles H. Mease. Born June 3, 1917, in Annville, she was a daughter of the late Josiah and Mary J. Strouphar Miller. Surviving are daughters Geraldine L. Gamble of Lebanon and Rebecca J. Bricker of Cleona; a brother, Earl Miller of Florida; a sister, Dorothy Trumpeter of Lebanon; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four great-great-granddaughters; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jacob Miller. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no viewing. Kreamer Funeral Home, Annville, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 12 Mar 1948. Mary Jane Behney, nee Nein, wife of Frank Behney 309 North Twelfth Street, passed away early this morning at the Good Samaritan Hospital from complications following an illness of two years duration. She was 67 years of age. Aside from her husband she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Mease, and Mrs. Lydia Bentz, both of this city; and four brothers; James, Charles and Harvey Nein, all of this city; and Foster Nein, of New Albany, Ind. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Jane Behney, nee Nein, wife of Frank Behney, late of 309 North Twelfth Street, was held this afternoon from Rohland's Parlors, with the Rev. E. M. Rhoad, pastor of Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church, officiating. Interment was made on the Suedberg Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, December 31, 2001.   Marion E. Frantz, 78, of 145 N. Lincoln St., Palmyra, formerly of Green Point, died of natural causes Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in Lancashire Hall, Lancaster. She was the wife of the late Claude Frantz. Born Aug. 25, 1923, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Sadie Nixon Kohr. She was a retired seamstress, a member of Moonshine Church in Green Point and enjoyed spending time with family and fellow church members. Surviving are a daughter, Judy Leininger of Palmyra; a brother, William Swalm of Green Point; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Moonshine Church, Green Point, Lebanon RD 4. Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Tuesday, 12 Feb. 2002. William R. "Buster" Barlett Sr., 70, of 350 Vine St., Lebanon, died of natural causes Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Carrie Barlett. Born Jan. 17, 1932, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Ralph and Florence Snyder Barlett. He was a retired gantry operator, having worked for 37 years with Cleaver Brooks. He was an Army Tank Corps veteran, having served during the Korean War. He was a member of the Friendship Fire Co. Surviving are children Brenda L., wife of Robert H. Day, and William R. Barlett Sr., both of Lebanon, and Kim M. Barlett of Enola; brothers Walter Barlett, Richard Barlett and Donald Barlett, all of Lebanon; a sister, Jane Barlett of Lebanon; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a long-time companion, Sis Weible of Lebanon. He was preceded in death by brothers George and Ralph Barlett, and a sister, Alice Mumford. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel at the VA Medical Center, 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., South Lebanon, preceded by a visitation beginning at 10. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township. Rohland Funeral Home, Lebanon, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Tuesday, 12 Feb. 2002. Marline C. Bohr, 69, of Rock Road, Pine Grove, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in the Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville. She was the wife of George F. Bohr, to whom she was married 53 years. Born Nov. 20, 1932, in Ravine, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Beulah E. Zimmerman Wise. She was a homemaker and worshipped in the Lutheran faith. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are daughters Esther Bassininsky of Donaldson, Susan Bixler of Gordon and Karen Butler of Pine Grove; a son, Samuel Bohr of Ravine; sisters Ethel of California, Helen Weber of Annville, Diana Weaver of Auburn and Barbara Wise of Pine Grove; brothers Ernest Wise of California, Raymond Wise of Kansas and Charles Wise and John Wise, both of Pine Grove; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra L. Bohr; a sister, Edna Wise; and brothers Allen Wise and Marlin Wise. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the H.L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, West Wood Street, Pine Grove.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 30 Dec 1935. Shorty after offering the opening prayer in Sunday school, Sunday morning, Mrs. Carrie M. Mease, 43, of 915 Lehman Street, a prominent and active member of Seventh Street Lutheran Church, collapsed in Sunday School rooms and died shortly afterwards in the Good Samaritan Hospital of a cerebral hemhorrage. Mrs. Mease complained of not feeling well on arriving at the church and collapsed about ten o'clock. Dr. A. L. Hauer was summoned and gave first aid treatment and then called the Good Samaritan ambuIance, which conveyed. the ill woman to the hospital. She died at I:20 o'.clock Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mease was an active member of the church and was widely known for the interest she took in young women and girls work, speaking In various churches in the city and county on that topic. For twenty years, she was the teacher of the Sentinel Girls Bible Class of Seventh Street Lutheran Church, and was also a diligent worker in the Missionary Society. She leaves to survive, her husband, Raymond R. Mease; two children, Richard R. and Rheta A. Mease, at home; her mother, Mrs. Abbie N. Zimmerman, of Lebanon; and two brothers, Charles and J. Delbert Zimmerman of Lebanon.
Harrisburg Patriot-News obits of: Wed., 21 Nov. 2001. ANNVILLE - Ruth E. Summers Binkley, 77, of 1677 Christine Drive, North Lebanon Twp., formerly of Stevens Towers, Lebanon, and of Annville, died Monday at home. She was the wife of Allen R. Binkley, with whom she celebrated her 50th.wedding anniversay in August. Born July 20, 1924, in new Orleans, La, she was the daughter of the late Eugene H. and Ruth A. Sunderland Summers. She retired from the data processing department of the former Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Hampden Twp.; was a graduate of Sophie B. Wright High School, New Orleans; attended Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, Annville; and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of the Mayflower. Surviving are her husband, Allen R. Binkley; a daughter, M. Ruth Miller, with whom she lived; a stepdaughter, Carol A. Kline of Myerstown; two stepsons, Kenneth A. of Annville and William A. of Newark, Del.; a grandson; eight stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Kreamer Funeral Home, Annville. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to United Way of Lebanon County, P.O. Box 1164, Lebanon 17042-1164.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Sunday, 9 Dec. 2001.   Jane A. Messner Kreiser, 76, of 601 S. Duke St., Palmyra, died of natural causes Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in her home. Born Oct. 25, 1925, in East Hanover Township, she was a daughter of the late William and Adelaide Ulrich Messner. She was a homemaker and also worked for many years for her parents at the former Messner's Store on Old Route 22. Surviving is a daughter, Elaine A.Kreiser of Palmyra. She was preceded in death by sisters Pauline Meiley and Eleanore Tacca; a twin brother, Eugene Messner; and a brother, Paul Messner. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Rothermel Funeral Home, 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra, preceded by a viewing beginning at 9:30. Interment will be in Gravel Hill Cem., N. Londonderry Twp.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Tuesday, 18 Dec. 2001.   . Robert H. Kindt Sr., 88, of Westbrook, Conn., formerly of Lebanon, died of natural causes Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, at the Middlesex Convalescent Center, Middletown, after a long illness. He was the husband of M. Elizabeth Schock Kindt, with whom he celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary Nov. 30. Born in Weatherly, he was a son of the late Jasper and Lillian Pascoe, and the adopted son of the late Rev. William and Anna Kindt. A former manager of the Acme Market in Lebanon, he retired from Zweier's Food Market in 1975. He was a member of Westbrook Congregational Church in Connecticut and a former member of Salem Lutheran Church in Lebanon. Surviving, besides his wife, are children Robert H. Kindt Jr. and Judith Palm, both of Westbrook, Conn., and Richard W., husband of Sue Ann Maika Kindt of Lebanon; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters and a granddaughter. A memorial service in Connecticut is planned for a later date. Swan Funeral Home, Old Saybrook, Conn., is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Tuesday, 18 Dec. 2001. Pauline M. Hoover, 83, of Jonestown died of natural causes Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of the late David A. Hoover. Born April 28, 1918, in Union Township, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Mamie Kreiser Adams. She attended Jonestown Bible Church. Surviving are sons Henry A. Hoover of Jonestown and Larry D., husband of Gloria Hoover of Lebanon; daughters Shirley B., wife of Nelson Royer, and Judith R. Seibert, both of Lebanon, Janice L., wife of Robert Miller of Lancaster, and Maxine R., wife of Dennis Kerkeslager Jonestown; brothers Herman J. Adams and Leroy W. Adams, both of Jonestown, and Elias G. Adams of Lebanon; a sister, Verna Gerhart of Campbelltown; 25 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Darlene A. Smith; brothers Henry P. Adams, Merlin P. Adams and Russell Adams; and sisters Sarah Soliday, Mae Adams and Lilly Adams. Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday at Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Interment will be in the Ono Cem.
Lebanon Daily news obits of: 7 May 1965. Mrs. Wilhelmina J. Fake, 85, died at 9:50 a.m. today at her home, Jonestown RD 2. She had been ill several weeks. She was the widow of Professor Edward D. Fake and a daughter of the late Josiah and Mary Groh Shirk. She was a member of Union Salem Church near Lickdale. Surviving are a daughter.Mrs.Florence Ditzler, at home; a son, Leroy E. Fake , Jonesown, seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, 13 July 2001.   Elsie A. Behney, 88, of North Tulpehocken Street, Pine Grove, died of natural causes Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in her home. She was the wife of the late Stewart O. Behney, who died Oct. 25, 1997. Born March 26, 1913, in Pine Grove Township, she was a daughter of the late Cyrus and Sarah Hoy Strausser. She had been employed at the former Summit Station Manufacturing in Pine Grove and was a member of Evangelical Christian Church, Pleasant Valley Road, Pine Grove. Surviving are a daughter, Jean Behney of Pine Grove; a son, Alfred Behney of Bethel; sisters Edna Minnich of Lebanon and Ruth Lehman of Pine Grove; and a grandson. She was preceded in death by brothers Daniel Strausser, Theodore Strausser and Henry Strausser, and sisters Roma Lengel, Alice S. Fidler, Stella Shollenberger, Annie Felty, Agusta Klinger and Alma Strausser. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in the Suedberg Church of God Cemetery, Suedberg Road, Pine Grove.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, 13 July 2001.   May L. Buck, 70, of 27601 Westchester Parkway, Westlake, Ohio, formerly of Lebanon County, died Monday, July 9, 2001, of natural causes at The Renaissance nursing home, Omsted Township, Ohio. She was the wife of the late David E. Buck Jr. Born May 30, 1931, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Heddinger Boughter. She worked as a lunch room supervisor for Rocky Road Board of Education in Ohio. She was a member of the Rocky Road Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a son, Gary Buck of Cleveland, Ohio; a daughter, Cindy, wife of Terrance Mitchell of North Ridgeville, Ohio; sisters Helen DeBenedictis and Alice Philips; brothers Samuel, George, Warren and Russell Boughter; and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001, in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra. There will be no viewing. Kreamer Funeral Home, Annville, in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Wed., 20 Feb. 2002. Jane Boltz Risser, 78, of the Lebanon Valley Home, Annville, died of natural causes Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, in the home. She was the wife of the late Harry A. Risser. Born Sept. 27, 1923, in Palmyra, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Mary Ayers Boltz. She was a homemaker and a member of Salem United Church of Christ in Campbelltown. Surviving are a son, Allen D. Risser of Harrisburg; a brother, Roy, husband of Gayle Boltz of Palmyra; sisters Janet Lilly of Palmyra and Mary, wife of John Rakosky of Middletown; and a grandson. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carole M. Risser. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Salem Reformed Cemetery in Campbelltown. Rothermel Funeral Home, Palmyra, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Tuesday, 19 Feb. 2002.   Cleveland F. "Batch" Zerbe, 74, of Schaefferstown Road, Schaefferstown, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, in his home. He was the husband of Nancy Harmon Zerbe. Born April 12, 1927, in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Cleveland and Elizabeth Zerbe Zerbe. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Pine Grove; a life member of the Pine Grove VFW, Pine Grove Fish & Game, Schaefferstown Volunteer Fire Co.; and a fire police officer for Lebanon County, Jonestown and Schaefferstown. Surviving are daughters Bonita Zerbe of Baltimore, Md., Diane Henning of Myerstown, Brenda Blanchard and Susan Zerbe, both of Jonestown, and Shirley Zerbe of Fredericksburg; sisters Dorothy Nagle, Mabel Umbenhauer and Thelma Hubler, all of the Pine Grove area; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Harry Zerbe, Robert Zerbe and Melvin Fidler; and sisters Carrie Zimmerman, Arlene Anspach, Emma Kohr and Clara Shierer. All services will be at the convenience of the family. H.L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove, is handling arrangements.
end of Disc-ob7 Harrisburg Patriot News obits of: Tues., 28 May 2002. Jay W. "Bowtie" Kohr, 76, of Camp Hill, died Saturday, May 25, 2002, at his residence. He was a retired Electrician for the former Reading Railroad, and a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. Surviving are his wife, Betty A. Minnich Kohr; three sons, Jay W. Kohr, Jr., of Lake Park, GA, Peter R. of Middletown, Paul T. of Lemoyne; two daughters, Jean R. Hollabaugh of Glen Rock, PA, and Barbara A. Schaefer of Camp Hill; three sisters, Lillian Miller of Adamsburg, PA, Grace Moore of OH, and Mary E. Dane of Locust Gap, PA; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at 11:30 a.m., in the Neumyer Funeral Home Inc., 1334 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg with the Rev. Michael Beynon officiating. Burial with full Military Honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Viewing will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, in the funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 12 Mar 2002. Christine H. Dissinger Horne, 74, of 315 Bricker Lane, Lebanon, died of natural causes Sunday, March 10, 2002, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of Arnold R. Horne, to whom she was married 48 years on Oct. 17. Born July 8, 1927, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Wolfe Dissinger. She was a retired wrapper from Hershey Foods in Hershey, and a member of Friedens Lutheran Church in Myerstown. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are daughters Kathleen J., wife of Lewis Messimer of Palmyra, and Stacie M. Harney of Harrisburg; a son, Robert P Horne, at home; a brother, Raymond Dissinger of Lebanon; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and several neices and nephews. Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 9. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Sat., 29 June 2002.     Lebanon native Catherine E. Brownstein, 94, of Moore, Okla., died of natural causes Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in a nursing home in Midwest City, Okla. She was the wife of the late Valentine J. Brownstein. Born Jan. 26, 1908, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Walter. She was retired for many years and was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, Moore, Okla. Surviving are a daughter, Mary J. Boyer of Moore, Okla.; a son, Valentine P. Brownstein of Lake Isabella, Calif.; a sister, Barbara Walter of Germany; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, great-great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Gertrude's Cemetery. Thompson Funeral Home, Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Saturday, June 29, 2002.   Russell W. Moyer, 63, of IHS at the Woodlands, Derry Township, died of natural causes Friday, June 28, 2002, at the Hershey Medical Center. Born July 19, 1938, in McGillstown, he was the son of the late Walter W. Moyer and Carrie E. Gerberich Moyer. He graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in meteorology and was an Air Force veteran. He worked as a meteorologist for the U.S. Weather Service in Washington, D.C., and in Princeton, N.J. After leaving the weather service, he was employed by the U.S. Geological Survey in Palo Alto, Calif., the Lockheed Aircraft Co. and the New Cumberland Army Depot. Surviving, in addition to his mother, is a brother, Walter R. Moyer of Jonestown. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel Boltz. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, 4 Mar. 2002. Alma E. Stoessel, 81, of Lehman Street, Lebanon, died of natural causes Sunday, March 3, 2002, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of the late Harvey W. Stoessel Sr. Born Oct. 3, 1915, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Irvin and Sallie Stahl Hernley. She was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church and Cleona and Northern Lebanon senior citizens. Surviving are son Harvey W. Jr., husband of Catherine Stoessel of Lebanon; brother Delmas Hernley of Fredericksburg; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Norman, Irvin and Melvin Hernley and sisters Geneva Myers, Dorothy Grumbine and Erma Galbauch. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown. Friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg
Lebanon Daily news obits of: 3 Jan 1966. Margaretta Plottenberger - wife of: Robert I. € born: 1880 - died: 2 Jan 1966. Funeral from Rohland's parlors. - Rev. William Swoope - Zion Lutheran, Leb., Pa. Interment was made in Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily news obits of: 21 Dec 1965. Esther L. Boltz - nee Unknown € born: 1893 - died: 20 Dec 1965. Funeral from Rohland's parlors. - Pastor of 1st. U. C. C., Lebanon, Pa. Interment was made in Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily news obits of: Sat., 16 March 2002.   Myrle I. Hess Bomberger, 89, of the ECC Retirement Village, Myerstown, and formerly of Jonestown and 93 York St., Lebanon, died at home of natural causes Thursday, March 14, 2002. She was the wife of the late Ammon S. Bomberger. Born June 18, 1912, in Jonestown, she was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Lizzie E. Tobias Hess. She was retired from Dutch Maid Clothing and was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Womelsdorf. She was a 1929 graduate of Jonestown High School and was also a graduate of the Lebanon Business College. Surviving are daughters Fern I. Erdman, wife of Robert, of Lebanon; and Arline B. Rhoad, wife of Warren J., of Hershey; son A. James Bomberger, husband of Brenda W., of Myerstown; sister Catherine M. Freeman of Manheim; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son Charles E. Bomberger; brothers Warren T. and Raymond C. Hess, and a grandchild. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 27 Longs Church Lane, Womelsdorf. A viewing will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Church, Jonestown.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 10 Apr 1972. Martha E. Sholley, wife of William Sholley, 511 S. Fifth St., died Sunday morning in Wernersville State Hospital at age 85. Born in Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Kester and Mary Longenberger Williams and was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Frederick Eugene of Jonestown RD 2; Elwood Lloyd of Lebanon; six grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Tuesday, 19Mar. 2002. Marvin E. Mease, 74, of Lions Drive, Fredericksburg, died of natural causes Monday, March 18, 2002, at his home. He was the husband of Jean M. Warner Mease, with whom he would have celebrated a 54th wedding anniversary on May 8. Born March 26, 1927, in Pine Grove, he was the son of the late Earl and Jenny Klinger Mease. He retired from Quaker Alloy in Myerstown, where he had worked as a crane operator. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Fredericksburg and the Fredericksburg Fire Co. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons Rodney E. Mease of Mechanicsburg and Roger E., husband of Jerilynn Mease of Harrisburg; a sister, Lucretta Miller of Harrisburg; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His funeral will be held at noon Thursday at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown. Friends may call beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 4 Apr 1969. The funeral of Earl W. Bechtel, husband of Harriet Heffelfinger Bechtel, 23 Horst Ave., was held this afternoon from the Rohland Funeral Home. The Rev. George Shultz, Jr., pastor of St. Mark's United Church ofChrist, officiated. Pallbearerswere Kenneth Carpenter, Edward WoIfe, Donald Henning and Clair Trafford. Interment took place In Grand View Memorial Park.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday,12 Apr. 2002. Mildred M. Gettel, 81, of 2689 Sarah Place, Luther Ridge Retirement Community, Chambersburg, died Thursday, April 11, 2002, in Hershey Medical Center, where she had been a patient for a month. She was the wife of thelate Byron W. Gettel, who died in November 1992. Born in Rehrersburg, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Edna Haag Bickel. She was a 1938 graduate of Womelsdorf High School, and she worked as a secretary for Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, for 20 years until her retirement. She was a volunteer for the Blood Bank, the Welcome Center and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, all in Chambersburg. She was involved with the Totempole Playhouse and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, both in Chambersburg. She is survived by a brother, Robert Bickel of Lebanon; sisters Arlene Krause of Myerstown, Betty Wenrich of Robesonia and Shirley Ditzler of Jonestown; six nieces; and seven nephews. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. There will be no viewing.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 4 Jan 1966. Funeral services were held from the Rohland Parlors this afternoon for Walter F. Boltz, husband of Mrs. Hattie Rupp Boltz, 716 Guilford St. The Rev. George Shultz Jr., pastor of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, officiated. Interment was in Mt. Annville Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Rosenberger, Harry Merkey, Russell Myers, Robert Hummel, William Heverling and Maxwell Spotts.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 3 Jan 1966. Funeral services for Mrs. Virgie M. Boltz, wife of George H. Boltz, 1035 Lehman St., were held this afternoon from the Rohland Parlors. The Rev. Harry T. Richwine, pastor of Salem Lutheran Church, officiciated. Interment was made in the Grand View Memorial Park.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 21 Apr 1972. Jack Nelson, better known as Uncle Jack" to people of the local Area, died Thursday mornIng in his Hollywood, Fla., home. Nelson who was 73, suffered a heart attack. Nelson operated Himmelreich's Grove, located between Robesonia and Womelsdorf, for approximately 25 years. His vocal and instrumental group of from five to seven persons made personal appearances around the area. He was a native of columbus, Ohio, and will be buried there. When he & his wife Mary Lou, who survives him, operated the Grove, they resided in Reading. In addition to his wife, neices and nephews survive. He was the last of his immediate family.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 4 Jan 1966. Mrs. Orvis R. Folk, 51, died at 2:30 a.m. today at her home, Grantville RD 1. She had been under a doctor's care for several years. During the summer months, Mrs. Folk operated Carol's Motel at the Grantville RD I address, She was employed as a clerk at the S.S. Kresge Company store in Kline Vllage, Harrisburg. Mrs. Folk, a former Palmyra resident, moved to Grantvflle R D following the death of her husnd, Charles D. Folk, in December, 1961. She was a member Second Evangelical United Brethren Church, Palmyra. A native of Dauphin County, Mrs. Folk was a daughter of the late Calvin and Gertrude Weaber Nicholas. She was the last of that family. Surviving are one daughter, Carol F., at home; one son, RonaId E., Steelton; and two grandchidren.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 14 Apr 1972. Mrs. Vesta M. Buck, 73, 121 N. Railroad St., Palmyra, was found dead in bed Thursday morning at her home. She had been under a physician's care or the past year. Mrs. Buck buried her only son, Robert B. Buck, on Wedesday. Born in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, she was a daughter of the late Elias andl Ammie Reese Mumma. She was member of Palm Lutheran Church, Palmyra. A retired employe of the Hershey Foods Corp., she was also member of the Hershey Retired Club, chairman of the trip committee for the Senior Citizens of Palmyra, a member of he auxiliaries of the Palmyra American Legion and Palmyra VFW. Survivors include a grandson, Dennis Buck, Lebanon RD 3; a granddaughter, Joanne, wife of Bill Hohenshilt, Palmyra; four great-grandchildren, four sisters, Edith, wife of John Lingle, Harrisburg; Sylvia, wife of John Warfel, Mount Joy; Miss Theba Mumma and Mrs. Anna Loy, both of Palmyra, and two brothers, LeRoy R. and Elias J. Mumma, both of Palmyra.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 10 Apr 1972. Martha E. Sholley, wife of William Sholley, 511 S. Fifth St., died Sunday morning in Wernersville State Hospital at age 85. Born In Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Kester & Mary Longenberger Williams & was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. Besides her husband, she Is survived by two sons, Frederick Eugene Of Jonestown RD 2; Elwood Lloyd of Lebanon; six grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 10 Apr 1972. Robert B. Buck, 52, 117 E. Cherry St., Palmyra, died Sunay at 9 a.m. in Hershey Medical Center where he had been a patient this past week. He had had a heart ailment for a month. Born in Lebanon County, he was, the son of Vesta Mumma Buck, Palmyra, and the late Roy D. Buck, who died in 1957. He was employed as a mechanic on heavy equipment at Bethlehem Mines Corp., formerly the H. E. Millard Stone Quarry, Annville. He had worked there for the last 30 years. He was a World War II veteran, and a member of Palm Lutheran Church and the Palmyra VFW (a past commander), a quartermaster fgr 18 years and a member of American Legion Post 72. Surviving in addition to his wife, Pauline Mohler Buck, are one son, Dennis R. , Lebanon RD 3; a daughter, Joanne, wife of Bill Hohenshilt, Palmyra; and four granddaughters.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Wed.y, 10 April 2002. Herman James Adams, 85, of Jonestown RD 2, died of natural causes Tuesday, April 9, 2002, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of Kathryn E. Walmer Adams, with whom he would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on April 20. Born June 24, 1916, in Union Township, he was a son of the late Henry J. and Mamie J. Kreiser Adams. He was retired from Quaker Alloy in Myerstown. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons James Adams, Samuel Adams and Glenn Adams of Jonestown, John Adams of Alpena, Mich., Herman R. Adams of Corbin, Ky., Lester Adams of Lebanon, Ronald P. Adams of Lancaster and Robert Adams of Ono; daughters Eleanor, wife of Alvin Peiffer, and Cynthia, wife of Scott Gettle, of Lebanon and Margaret, wife of David Miller of Annville; brothers Elias and Leroy Adams of Jonestown; sister Verna Gerhart of Campbelltown; 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sons Kenneth and Henry Adams, daughter Doris Weller, brothers Henry, Merlin and Russell Adams and sisters Pauline Hoover and Lily and Mae Adams. His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. tomorrow. Interment will be in Grantville Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Wed., 10 April 2002. Lebanon native John B. Deaven, 54, of Los Angeles, Calif., died of natural causes on Thursday, April 4, 2002, at home. He was the husband of Nancy Tucker Deaven. Born Nov. 6, 1947, he was a son of Ellen Deaven of Ohio and the late Rev. Harry Deaven, who was an EUB minister in Lebanon. He appeared in several national television commercials, most notably with country singer Roy Clark in a recent ad for "country-style" Pringles potato chips. In the late '70s, he operated a comedy club in Los Angeles known as "John's Place," which provided free comedy entertainment every weekend from 1978-1981. He dropped out of show business in 1985. At the time of his death, he was the activities director for California Lutheran Homes in Alhambra. Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are children Peggy Sue and Joseph Abraham, both at home; sister Sandra Beck of Germany; and an uncle, aunts and cousins in the Lebanon area. His funeral was held Sunday, April 7, 2002, at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Hollywood Forever Cemetery & Funeral Home, Hollywood, Calif., handled arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Thur., 11 April 2002.   Gladys M. Kreiser, 76, formerly of Rehrersburg, died of natural causes Wednesday, April 10, 2002, in Beverly Health Care & Rehabilitation Center, Lancaster, where she lived since 1997. She was the wife of the late Nicholas A. Kreiser, who died Dec. 24, 1983. Born in Rehrersburg, she was a daughter of the late George A. and Edna Haag Bickel. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Rehrersburg. Surviving are sons Scott Kreiser of Pine Grove and Jerry Miley of Bethel; brother Robert Bickel of Lebanon; sisters Mildred Gettel of Chambersburg, Arlene Krause of Myerstown, Betty Wenrich of Robesonia and Shirley Ditzler of Jonestown; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a niece and four nephews. Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Hill Funeral Home, Rehrersburg. Friends may call beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in Trinity United Church of Christ Cem., Rehrersburg.
Lebanon Daily News obits of; 12 Jan 1965. Luther P. Spancake, 83, 27 N. Lincoln St., Palmyra, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at his home. A natlve of Grantville, he was a son of the late William and Amanda Smith Spancake.He was a retired employe of the Hershey Estates where he was a boiler engineer. He was also employed for 13 years by the State Departnitnt of Highways. Following his employment with the highway department, he worked at Cedar Haven Hospital, retiring three years ago. He was a member of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church of Palmyra, the Schriver Men's Bible Class, the Citizens Fire Company of Palmyra and the Hershey Retired Men's Club. His wife, Naomi Snoke Spancake, died in June 1962. He is survived by five daughters and three sons as follows; Miriam, wife of George Wallace; Ruth, wife of Richard Norton, both of Palmyra; Miss Iva M. Spancake and Mabel, wife, of David Landis, both at home; Hilda, wife of Harry Green, York; Lloyd S., William L., and Warren H., all of Palmyra. Sixteen grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Emma Blouch, Annville, also survive.
Lebanon Daily News obits of; 12 Jan 1965. Mrs. Julia M. Hess, 51, 1213 E. Chestnut St. , died this morning at Cedar Haven, after a long illness. Born in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late, John A. and Mabel M. Albright Hunsicker. She,was an employee Of Bomberger's Bologna. Inc. She was a memberof St. Mark's United Church of Christ. Surviving are one brother, Warren Hunsicker, and one sister Ruth Hunsicker and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral to be held at the Taylor Funeral Home, with interment in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 2 Jan 1992. Calvin P. Himmelberger, 96, formerly of Hill Street, Lebanon,died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1992 in Spang Crest. He was the husband of the late Laura M. Hoffman Himmelberger. Born in Berks County, he was a son of the late Warren U.B. and Lizzie Peiffer Himmelberger. He was a 1911 graduate of Strouchsburg High School and a 1913 graduate of Lebanon Business College. From 1913 to 1951 he was treasurer and business manager for the North Lebanon Shoe Factory. From 1951 to 1980 he was bookkeeper at Harpel's Inc. He was an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Cilurch, where he was superintendent of the Sunday School from 1934 to 1959. He was a member of the Lebanon Independent Borough Council from 1926 to 1936, serving as president for six years and as treasurer from 1944 until the borough became part of the city of Lebanon in 1951. Surviving are a son, Warren J. Himmelberger, Wellesley, Mass.; a daughter, Marion L. White, Lebanon; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Himmelberger, and a sistqr, Ann Longenbach. Funeral services were held from Christman's, Lebanon, with interment in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Stouchsburg, Pa.
Lebanon Daily News of: 10 Jan 1965. A 79-year old local woman was reported in fair but "guarded" condition today at the Good Samaritan Hospital as the result of an auto-pedestrian mishap Friday afternoon on the Cornwall Road. Miss Cora G. McKinney, 847 Cornwall Ave., suffered head injuries and cuts to her right arm in the mishap. She reportedly walked Into the side of a car operated by David L. Grodensky, 18, 1125 Church St. The accident ocurred at 7:37 p.m.,according to a report by Patrolman Richard Snavely. Grodensky told police, he was traveling north on the Cornwall Road and that he first noticed Miss McKinney when he was about 75 feet south of her. He said she was in the street and about six feet from the west curb. He said he sounded his horn and received no reaction from the pedestrian. Then he said, he sounded his horn again and started to apply his brake. The driver said that for the moment he thought Miss McKinney had stopped walking and was aware of his car. As he came abreast of her she reportedly walked into the left side of the car and was thrown to the street.Miss McKinney was given first aid treatment at the accident scene by a local physician before she was taken to the hospital in the First Aid and Safety Patrol ambulance. Damage to the Grodensky car as a result of the mishap was listed at $100. Charges against the driver are pending, according to the police" report. Miss McKinney is well known throughout the county for her long association as a member and officer of the the Lebanon Church of the Brethren.
Lebanon Daily news obits of: Monday, May 06, 2002. Catherine E. Sheaffer Eisenhower, 95, of 730 Harding St., Lebanon, died natural causes Sunday, May 5, 2002, in her home. She was the wife of the late Raymond Eisenhower. Born March 7, 1907, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late William P. and Laura Miller Sheaffer. She was a retired garment worker, having last worked for the former Demford Mfg., Lebanon. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Friendship Fire Co. and Lebanon Senior Center. She had volunteered at the Lebanon VA Medical Center and had recently been honored by Rescue Hose No. 4 Auxiliary, Lebanon, for 68 years of service. Surviving are children Norman Eisenhower of Lebanon, Marilyn, wife of Charles Mease of Cleona and Richard, husband of Kathleen Eisenhower of Fleetwood; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, brothers William and Harry Sheaffer and a sister, Violet Steiner. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 723 Lehman St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Rohland Funeral Home, Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 13 Jul 1967. William S. Schaeffer, 448 Elm St,, died Saturday at his home, at the age of of 84. The son of the late Davilla and Amanda Ream Schaeffer, he was a member of St. Mark'.s U.C.C. and a retired Bethlehem Steel Co. employee. He is survived by his widow, Lillie F. Krall Schaeffer; two daughters, Mrs. Luella K. Sowers, Lebanon; and Ruth S., wife of the Rev. Charles A. Miller, Mohnton; a son, Harold C., Lexington, N. C.;12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. A son. Carl W. Schaeffer, preceded him in death eleven months ago. Schaeffer was the last survivor of his immediate family.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 24 Jun 1967. Ernest B. Snyder, 49, 1036 S. Prince St., Palmyra, died Friday morning in the Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital, where he had been a patient for two weeks. He had been ill for seven years. A native of Valley View,. Schuylkill Co., he was a son of the late Edgar and Alfeda Bixler Snyder, he was employed by the Fuller Co., Manheim, and attended Bethany Evangelical United Brethren Church, Palmyra. Survivors include his wife Dora I. Hubler Snyder, a daughter, Sandra, wife of William Viozzi, Cleona; two sons, Dennis K., Baltimore; and Gary D., at home; a brother, Harry, Manheim; and five grandchildren.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 22 Jun 1967. Mrs. Ethel C. Henry Kreiser, widow of Ruben Kreiser, 345 N. Eleventh Street, was dead on arrival at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was 59. The daughter of the late Charles and Ann Brown Henry, she was born in Lebanon County. Mrs. Kreiser was a member of Seventh Street Lutheran Church. Surviving are seven children, Richard H. , Ruben T., Doris M., Robert E., George E., Gloria J. and Daniel T., all of Lebanon; . a brother, Charles Henry of Harrisburg; four sisters, Mrs. Beulah Heilman, Palmyra; Mrs. Edna Imhof, Mrs. Violet Hetrick and Mrs. Florence Sowers, all of Hummelstown; and seven grandchildren.
end of Disc-ob8 Lebanon Daily News obits of: 16 May 1952. Oliver Northeimer, husband of Katie (Kreider) Northeimer, 821 Mifflin St, Lebanon, died at 10:15 last night, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, this city. Death was caused by a complication of diseases. Northeimer, who was 85, had been ill for two weeks. He was a retired stonemason. Surviving in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Mrs. Violet Lutz of Lebanon; a son, Wilmer Northeimer, of Maryland; a grandchild; a great-grandchild; and a sister, Mrs. Eva Althouse, of Glen Alden, Pa. Funeral services will be held Monday, from Rohland's Funeral Parlor, Lebanon, with interment to be made in Ebenezer GreenWood Cemetery, N. Lebanon Twp., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 22 Mar 2003. Betty L. Blair, 62, of 15 Park Drive, Grantville, died Friday, March 21, 2003, in her home. Born Feb. 28, 1941, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Gertrude Zipp Blair. Surviving is a sister,Shirley: L. Kreiser, of Grantville. Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville Township.Strauss, Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, Jonestown, is in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Wed., 19 March 2003. Terry A. Behney, 53, of 1203 E. Lehman St., Lebanon, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, in his home. Born Sept. 5, 1949, in Lebanon, he was a son of Frank H. and June M. Kemmerling Behney of Lebanon. He was a project manager for Rose Corp of Reading. A 1967 graduate of Lebanon High School he had attended Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Fla. He had 25 years of service with Beull Engineering, later GE, in Lebanon. He was an avid movie buff, sports fan and reader, especially of science-fiction. Surviving in addition to his parents are brother Gary G., husband of Rose M. Behney of Elmira, N.Y.; a nephew/godson; and two cousins. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 1. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, 21 Mar., 2003 Earl R. Nestler, 73, of 535 S. Bollman St., Lebanon, died Thursday, March 20, 2003, at the home of his daughter in Bethel. He was the husband of the late Mary E. Wentzel Nestler, who died April 25, 1999. Born March 16, 1930, in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Earl W. and Evelyn R. Roth Nestler. He was a retired mechanic from Herco in Hershey. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, Maennerchor Club and Friendship Fire Co. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia, wife of Thomas E. Magni of Bethel; and a number of nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a visitation beginning at 9. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 9 Mar 1965. Mrs. Ida A. Shirey, 69, 413 N. Gannon , St., died Monday afternoon in the Lebanon Sanatorium. She had been ill six months. Mrs. Shirey was a sister of Mrs. LiIlian May Goshert who died Monday morning after being stricken at home. Mrs. Shirey was a member of the Auxiliary to the Goodwill Fire Company and the Lebanon County league of Democratic Women. She is survived by her husband, Albert Shirey; t h r e e .daughters, Margaret, wife of Caleb Ziegler, Lebanon; Mrs Katie Bucher, Annville, and Helen, wife of Robert Ansptch, Lebanon; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a brother, Thomas Becker, Palmyra. Services were held from Rohland's, with interment made in the Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
 Lebanon Daily News obits of 8 Dec 2002. Mildred S. Gloss, 82, of Cedar Haven, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Born Dec. 4, 1920, in Hershey, she was a daughter of the late Wallace and Ella Kohr Metz. She retired from W.L. Kreider Shoe Factory and was a member of First Baptist Church in Lebanon. Surviving are two daughters, Melody Snavely, Lebanon; and Patricia Fidler, wife of Ken, Lebanon; three sons, Eugene Mavretic, Lebanon; Joseph Mavretic, Dalmatia; and Kenyon Snavely, Harrisburg; three sisters, Mary Varhola, wife of Amol, of Akron, Ohio; Nancy Thomas, wife of William, Mifflinburg; and Viola Guerrifi, Myerstown; two brothers, Harry Metz, North Carolina; and Emory Metz, Lebanon; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Markey. Her funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a visitation beginning at 1 p.m.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Mon., 2 Dec. 2002. Lydia A. Klepper Daub, 75, of 346 N. 10th St., Lebanon, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of Clarence E. Daub. Born Jan. 1, 1927, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Long Klepper. She was a homemaker. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are daughter Dianne, wife of Robert Yeager of Harrisburg; sons David Wolfensberger, Ronald Klepper and Cory Klepper, all of Lebanon; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was the last of her immediate family. Her funeral will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 1. Interment will be in Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 11 Nov 2002. Donald R. Bohr, 78, of the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, and formerly of South Tulpehocken Street, Pine Grove, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, in the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville. Born July 29, 1924, in Pine Grove, he was the son of the late Raymond G. and Lillian M. Wolfe Bohr. He was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Pine Grove and was employed as an equipment operator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Surviving is a sister, June Goss of McVeytown. His funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow in the H.L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10:30. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 21 Nov 2002. Virginia M. Wolfe, 76, of 607 Maple St., Lebanon, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at Spang Crest Nursing Home, Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Roy E. Wolfe. Born Oct. 28, 1926, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Henry F. and Dorothy Sholly Dissinger. A housewife, she was an active member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, serving on its stewardship and nominating committees, and was a Sunday school teacher, elder, deacon, treasurer and consistory secretary for many years. Surviving are a son, Eric R. Wolfe of Lebanon; sisters Joyce M. McCann of Alexandria, Va., and Carole H., wife of George Wurst of Philadelphia; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and several cousins. Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark's United Church of Christ, 426 N. Eighth St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 9. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Taylor-Ruffner Funeral Home, Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 21 Nov 2002. Bernard I. Keath, 86, of 233 Lehman St., Lebanon, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of Florence Bickel Keath, to whom he was married 56 years in April. Born March 17, 1916, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Joseph W. and E. Irene Imboden Keath. A 1934 graduate of Lebanon High School, he retired with 25 years service from the Time Study Department of Quaker Alloy and had done taxes part-time for many years on the north side. He was a member of Tabor United Church of Christ in Lebanon, Mt. Olivet Lodge 704 F&AM in Lebanon, Quittapahilla Forest 25 Tall Cedars of Lebanon and Northside Civic League, and a life member of the Lebanon VFW, Battle of the Bulge and the 608 Tank Destroyer Battalion, and a 60-year member of Union Fire Co. No. 1. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Richard Keath, at home; sisters Margarite Curtin and Lois, wife of Charles Fralick, both of Lebanon; a brother, Jacob A. Keath of Jonestown; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Patti Shue; sisters Josephine Keath and Kathleen Keath; and a brother, Ned I. Keath. His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing and Masonic services by Mt. Olivet Lodge 704 F&AM beginning at 9. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township.
  Lebanon Daily News obits of:Friday, November 15, 2002.   Robert E. Berkheiser, 87, of 735 Broad St., Lebanon, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, in the Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of Marie S. Rudy Berkheiser, to whom he was married 63 years. Born on Sept. 7, 1915, in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Robert H. and Lillian Wenrich Berkheiser. He retired from the former Lebanon Steel Foundry. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Keystone Gunning Club. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Jeanne Berkheiser of San Antonio, Texas; a son, Robert P. Berkheiser of Gibsonia; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Ross Berkheiser. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc., 126 S. 9th St. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
  Lebanon Daily News obits of:Friday, November 15, 2002   Edna M. Ney, 90, of Manor Care, formerly of Jonestown, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, in the manor. Born Oct. 2, 1912, in Jonestown, she was the daughter the late Irwin and Sally Gassert Ney. She worked for 27 years as a presser for S. Kantor's, Lebanon. Surviving is a sister, Esther S. Ney, of Jonestown. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Harry and Earl Ney; and a sister, Emma Schaeffer. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown, preceded by a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg.
  Lebanon Daily News obits of: Sat., 9 Nov 2002. Bertha B. Buck, 97, formerly of Interfaith Manor, Palmyra, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, in Cornwall Manor. She was the wife of the late David E. Buck Sr. Born Sept. 19, 1905, in Palmyra, she was the daughter of the late Enos and Katie Ann Gingrich Brehm. She was the oldest living member of First United Methodist Church, Palmyra. Surviving are daughters Catherine, wife of Clifford K. Mark of Elizabethtown, and Marilyn, wife of Paul W. Hibshman of Palmyra; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David E. Buck Jr., and a daughter, Dorothy Buck. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main St., Annville. Friends may call Tuesday from 9:00 A.M. to the time of the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, North Londonderry Township.
  Lebanon Daily News obits of: Sat., 9 Nov 2002. Gertrude A. Behney, 88, formerly of Pine Grove and Schuylkill Haven, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, in the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville. She was the wife the late Harold Behney and the late Charles Knoll. Born Feb. 11, 1914, in Washington Township, Schuylkill County, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Hattie Kerschner Jamison. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Friedensburg. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Friedensburg Fire Co. Surviving are daughters Helen Knight of Schuylkill Haven, Doris Faust of Cressona, Shirley Dillman of Zions Grove and Linda Brown of Pine Grove; sons Franklin Knoll of Schuylkill Haven, Thomas Behney of Pottsville and Robert Kytoll aid Lewis Brown of Pine Grove; sons Franklin Knoll of Schuylkill Haven, Thomas Behney of Pottsville and Robert Knoll and Lewis Behney, both of Pine Grove; sisters Martha Herring and Sallie Balier, both of Pine Grove, Mary Miller of Schuylkill Haven and Katie Hyduke of Hamburg; brothers Jacob Jamison of Friedensburg and Russell Krepps of McKeensburg; 17 grandchildren; 24 greatgrandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Chester Knoll; sisters Gail Jamison, Elsie Schwenk and Myrtle Krepps; and brothers Lewis Jamison, James Jamison and Charles Kreeps. Graveside services and interment will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Suedberg Church of God Cemetery, Suedberg Road, Pine Grove Township. The H.L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove, is handling arrangements.
  Lebanon Daily News obits of: Tuesday, 5 Nov., 2002.   Annville native Rose K. Mease, 68, of 1830 Wilmington Highway Apt. 179, Jacksonville, N.C., and formerly of Lebanon, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, at home. She was the wife of Donald W.Y. Mease Sr., with whom she celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary this past June. Born April 22, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Kathryn Boyer Ensminger. She worked at the former Kingsley & Brown Dry Cleaners in Annville, and was a member of Zion Evangelical Congregational Church in Annville and the Orioles Home Association Auxiliary. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are sons Donald W.Y. Mease Jr. of Maryland, Ricky E., husband of Jennifer Mease of Annville, and James M. Mease of North Carolina; daughter Debra, wife of Dale VanWinkle of Jacksonville, N.C.; brothers David, Victor and Jacob Ensminger of Palmyra; sisters Ruth Ann, wife of Randy Saylor, and Marian Hess of Lebanon; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son Clayton Mease. Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main St., Annville. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park.
  Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, 28 Oct. 2002.   Eva M. Boltz, 83, of 409A W. Main Ave., Myerstown, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of the late Russell M. Boltz, who died May 19, 1992. Born May 29, 1919, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Peter J. and Mary E. Brownstine Kunder. She worked as a sewing-machine operator for many years in numerous garment factories in the Lebanon area, and worshipped at God's Missionary Church in Lebanon. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Surviving are sons Milton Boltz of Lewes, Del., and Rickie, husband of Susan Boltz of Lebanon; daughters Nancy, wife of Fred Gray of Lebanon, Adeline, wife of Vernon Wolfe, and Mary, wife of Danny Murphy, both of Myerstown, Norma, wife of Bob Kramer of Shinglehouse, Bonnie, wife of Douglas Harris of Florida, Eva, wife of Michael Ulrich of Robesonia, and Vickie, wife of David Barker of Lewes, Del.; brother Valentine, husband of Ethel Kunder of Lebanon; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Services will be private with interment at the convenience of the family. Grose Funeral Home, Myerstown, is in charge of arrangements.
 Lebanon Daily news obits of: Tuesday, October 29, 2002   William L. Spancake, 83, of East Maple Street, Palmyra, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2002, at the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra. He was the husband of Irene Rittle Spancake, to whom he was married 52 years. Born June 3, 1919, in Palmyra, he was a son of the late Luther and Naomi Snoke Spancake. He was a retired shipping supervisor from Hershey Foods Corp. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Palmyra, Palmyra American Legion, Chocolate Workers Union Local 464, and a Palmyra Citizens Fire Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughters Judith A. DeIvernois and Karen L. Stolte of Annville; sisters Hilda Green and Ruth Norton of Palmyra and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters Mabel Landis, Miriam Wallace and Iva Spancake and brothers Warren and Lloyd Spancake. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, 520 E. Birch St., Palmyra, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery. Buse Funeral Home, Palmyra, is in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, October 18, 2002.   Pierce E. "Pete" Dissinger, 82, of 219 Guilford St., Lebanon, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, at his home. He was the husband of Elizabeth M. Dissinger. Born Jan. 2, 1920, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Pierce M. and Bertha M. Stichler Dissinger. He was the owner and operator of Dissinger Radio and TV, Lebanon, and was a Navy Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a founder of the R. Field and Stream and the Tulpehocken Fishing Club. He was also a member of the Lebanon VFW and the Navy Club of Lebanon Ship No. 91. Surviving in addition to his wife are daughters Elizabeth M. of Lebanon, Patricia Arms of Jonestown, Linda, wife of Kenneth Yetter of Lebanon, Elaine G., wife of Henry Sell of Palmyra, Sulynn, wife of Rodney Richard of Lebanon, Sandra, wife of John A. Klinefelter of Annville, and Kathy L., wife of Mark D. Litton of Bourbonnais, Ill.; son David P., husband of Amy Dissinger of Lebanon; sister Pearl Leedy of Annville; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by brothers Charles "Pud" Dissinger and Lester "Bud" Dissinger. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon. There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ebenezer Covenant Cemetery, Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Tues., 15 Oct. 2002.   Arlene E. Hubler, 82, of Lebanon died Monday, Oct. 14, 2002, at the Hyman S. Caplan Pavilion, Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Willard M. Hubler, who died April 23, 1999. Born April 8, 1920, in Ravine, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Virgil A. Shipp Zerbe. She worshipped in the Protestant faith and was a member of the Lebanon Senior Citizens. Surviving are son Terry L. Hubler of Lebanon, two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Joseph M. and Herman J. Zerbe. Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the H.L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove. A viewing is planned 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Thursday, October 17, 2002   Denise D. Kreiser, 46, of 9125 Spruce Park, Lebanon, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. Born Nov. 7, 1955, in West Reading, she was a daughter of Shirley M. Hummell, wife of Gerald Yoder of Lebanon, and the late Raymond C. Kreiser. She was a homemaker and a day-care worker. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are a daughter, Cristina Lynn Kreiser of Lebanon; a sister, Debra Kreiser of Denver; a brother, Troy D., husband of Carrie Kreiser of Falls Church, Va.; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be private at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Bethel.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Thurs., 13 Feb. 2003. Harry J. Wright, 85, of 1700 W. Kercher Ave., Lebanon, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of E. Barbara Vavrous Wright. Born Oct. 29, 1917, in Little Rock, Ark., he was a son of the late Jerome Wright and Hazel E. Harding Wright Moore. He was a 1935 graduate of Alameda High School in California and attended Sacramento Junior College. He was a retired florist from the former Vavrous Flower Shop in Lebanon and an Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a jailer for the Alameda sheriff's office in Oakland, Calif., where he was promoted to desk sergeant at the Hayward Sub-station. In 1952, he moved his family to Lebanon to assist his father-in-law, Charles Vavrous, with the family-owned flower shop until retiring in 1979. He was a past commander and 50-year member of the Annville American Legion, former member and past president of the Sunset Lions Club, and a member of Kochenderfer's United Methodist Church in Lebanon and the Lebanon Senior Center. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons Jeffrey L. Wright of Plymouth Meeting and Charles J. Wright of West End, N.C.; a daughter, Barbara D. Barnes of West End, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 27 Jan. 2003. Harry Parker, 93, of Rockville, Md., and formerly of Lebanon, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, in Collingswood Nursing Home of Rockville. Born Dec. 22, 1909, in Manhattan, N.Y., he was a son of the late Abraham and Sarah Parker. He was the retired office manager for the former Everite Knitting Mills, where he began working in 1941. He was a member of Congregation Beth Israel in Lebanon; B'nai B'rith; Beth Israel Men's Club; Lebanon Senior Center; AARP; Lebanon District Bowling Association, which he served as president for five terms; and the board of directors of the Easter Seal Society of Lebanon County. He was honorary past president of South Eastern and DE Council of B'nai B'rith. Surviving are daughter Linda Weaver of West Chester, Ohio; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter Lesley Katzman. His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon. Interment will be in Beth Israel Cemetery.  
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Thursday, 13 Feb. 2003. Eva M. Runkle Wolf, 100, of Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, formerly of Philadelphia, died at the Masonic Homes on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003. She was the wife of the late Harry S. Wolf, who died May 5, 1987. Born May 5, 1902, in Annville, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Emma Matilda "Tillie" Behney Runkle. A 1920 graduate of Hershey High School, she was a homemaker. She was a former member of Overbrook Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, a member of American Association of Retired Persons and past matron of the Palmyra Chapter 402 Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are daughters Lenore W. Gaffney of Lansdale and Gwendolyn K., wife of Marlin J. Kruse of Bonita Springs, Fla.; four grandsons; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, 114 W. Main St., Hummelstown, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Thursday, 13 Feb. 2003. George L. "Turtle" Bitner, 59, of Palmyra died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, in the Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Kathleen Kohr Bitner. Born Dec. 19, 1943, in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late Herman E. and Lucille Crescenzi Bitner. He was an employee of Verdelli Farms in Harrisburg and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He attended Palmyra Brethren in Christ Church. He bowled in the Tuesday Senior League at the Palmyra Bowling Center and was an avid Notre Dame fan. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Kelly Bitner, at home; sons Todd Bitner of Ephrata and Anthony Bitner of Madison, Wis.; brothers Albert Bitner of Summerdale, Rick Bitner of Elizabethtown, Fred Bitner of Florida, Tom Bitner of Duncannon and John Bitner of Newville; and sisters Pauline Muschler of Egg Harbor City, N.J., Alice Bitner of Newville, Elizabeth Johnson of Florida, Linda Auxt of Shermansdale and Zenie Bitner of Duncannon. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the Hoover Funeral Homes and Crematory, Route 422 and Lucy Avenue, Hershey, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, North Londonderry Township.
Lebanon Dai;y News obits of: Friday, 7 Feb. 2003. Esther E. Kreiser Barrett, 75, of 223 Church St., Annville, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003, in Spang Crest Manor, Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Roy W. Kreiser, who died in 1981, and James E. Barrett, who died in 1997. Born April 17, 1927, in Annville, she was a daughter of the late Victor M. and Elizabeth Betleyon Tittle. She was a 1942 graduate of Annville High School and a member of Christ Church United Church of Christ in Annville, Annville Senior Citizens and Senior Center, Annville Union Hose Fire Co. Auxiliary and Hershey Senior Citizens, where she taught aerobics. Surviving are a stepson, James M. Barrett of New Jersey; a brother, John W. Tittle of Annville; a sister, Joanne of North Carolina; four grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main St., Annville. Friends may call beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville Township.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, 3 Feb 2003. Doris C. Wolfe Fake, 76, of 604 Charles St., Lebanon, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of Dwight C. Fake, to whom she was married 53 years. Born Dec. 21, 1926, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Julia Kimmel Wolfe. A 1944 graduate of Lebanon High School, she worked as a secretary for Lebanon Valley College and the Lebanon Police Department. A member of Zion United Methodist Church of Iona, her activities there included serving as a Sunday school teacher and a member of the choir and bell choir. She was a member of the Myerstown Woman's Club and the music and drama division, and a former member of the Gradale of Lebanon. She was a volunteer at The Good Samaritan Hospital, and enjoyed participating in dramas, music and traveling. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are sons Dennis, husband of Karen Fake of Lebanon, Douglas, husband of Christine Fake of Lititz, David, husband of Crystal Fake of Myerstown, and Dale Fake of Cleona; stepbrother William Kimmel Jr., stepsisters Dolly Gundrum and Jane Strack; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister. Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Zion United Methodist Church of Iona, 1920 S. Fifth Ave., Lebanon. A viewing will be held from 7-9 p.m. tomorrow at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon. Interment will be in Iona United Methodist Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 30 July 2003. Arlene M. Hower Wengert, 75, of 348 N. 10th Ave., Lebanon, died Tuesday, July 29, 2003, in Country Meadows, Hershey. She was the wife of Paul Wengert Sr. Born Dec. 12, 1927, in Frystown, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Davilla and Mary Stengle Hower. She was retired from the former Steffy Shoe Co. in Lebanon, where she worked as a machine operator. She was a member of St. Jacobs Kimmerlings Church in Lebanon and enjoyed playing bingo. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are sons Donald, husband of Robin Wengert, Kermit, husband of Joan Wengert, and Paul Jr., husband of Carol Wengert, all of Lebanon; sister Josephine Basehore of Lebanon; three grandchildren and a nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Lloyd, Morris and Davilla Hower and sisters Annie Miller, Alice Schaeffer, Isabelle Brown and Pauline Ney. Her funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily news obits of: Sat., 24 May 2003. Ethel A. Kreiser, 83, formerly of Newmanstown, died Friday, May 23, 2003, in the ECC Retirement Village Albright Campus, Myerstown. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Kreiser. Born April 13, 1920, she was the daughter of the late James F. Sr. and Laura Miller Keener. She retired after 45 years from Richland Knitting Mills. She was a member of the Reamstown Church of God. Surviving are five sons, Charles Kenneth Kreiser and Steven Kreiser, both of Newmanstown; Kermit Kreiser and Robert Kreiser, both of Richland; and Louis Kreiser of Myerstown; a daughter, Judith Bixler, wife of Allen of Stafford, Va.; three brothers, Jay Keener and James Keener, both of Schaefferstown; and Elton Keener of Richland; a sister, Myrl Burnside, wife of Robert of Locust Grove, Va.; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Paine, and a brother, Louis Keener. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Clauser Funeral Home, North Carpenter Street, Schaefferstown, preceded by a visitation beginning at 1. Burial will be in Schaefferstown Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 22 Jun 2003. Annabell May Blantz Snook, 74, of Lebanon died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at Hershey Medical Center. Born Aug. 5, 1928, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian Troxel Blantz. She was a retired cook from Indiantown Gap Military Reservation. She also cooked at the ECC Retirement Home, Goodwill Fire Co., Brook's Restaurant and Snook's Restaurant. She had attended Lebanon schools and worshipped in the Protestant faith. Surviving are sons Joshua V. Snook Jr., Gary L., husband of June Snook, Glenn R. Sr., husband of Christine Snook, Arden A. Sr., husband of Tina Snook, Brett B. Snook and Darryl D. Snook, all of Lebanon, and Craig L., husband of Donna Snook of Myerstown; daughter Colleen C., wife of Ralph Artz of Myerstown; sisters Joann, wife of Ralph Fiorentino of Cornwall, and Margaret, wife of George Lukens of Lebanon; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St., Lebanon. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 PM tomorrow. Burial will be in Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery, Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Wed., June 11, 2003. Eva H. Boltz, 92, of 1519 Russell Road, Lebanon, died Sunday, June 8, 2003, in the Lebanon Valley Home, Annville. She was the wife of the late Clyde F. Boltz, who died in 1957. Born Jan. 7, 1911, in Shellsville, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Minnie Rhoads Hetrick. She retired from the Kiss department of Hershey Foods Corp. She was a member of Hill United Church of Christ, North Annville, Susquehanna Chapter of the Iris Club and the Lebanon Flower Club. Surviving are sons Benjamin W. Boltz of Monroe Valley and Bruce W. Boltz of Lebanon; daughters Josephine, wife of Raymond Yordy, Sonia Ober and Joyce, wife of Theodore Gerlitzki, both of Lebanon, and Marian, wife of Frankin Krall of Frystown; 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Robert Hetrick, Rufus Hetrick and Marlin Hetrick, and sister Mary Seaman. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main St., Annville. Friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville Township.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Wed., 4 June 2003. Word has been received of the death of John A. Gettel, 81, formerly of Lebanon, who died May 6, 2003, in Winter Haven, Fla. He was the husband of Bonnie J. Gettel. He was a Lebanon High School graduate, a World War II veteran of the Marine Corps, and a member of the VFW. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a flight engineer for United Airlines. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are son Robert Gettel of Pine Brook, N.J.; daughter Karen Gettel of Clearwater, Fla.; brother Arden Gettel of Petersburg, Va.; sisters Betty Petkov and Joanne Potocny of Lebanon; and three grandchildren.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 20 June 2003. Gladys M. Weaber, 86, of 1382 MTC Lane, South Londonderry Township, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, in her home. She was the wife of the late Walter H. Weaber. Born June 18, 1917, in Colebrook, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Ada Wilson Sonon. She iwas active with her husband at his business, Walter H. Weaber and Sons, Mt. Wilson. She later became a homemaker. She was a member of Mt. Wilson Church of the Brethren, where she had been a Sunday School teacher. Surviving are sons Gene W. Weaber, Galen G. Weaber, Ernie G. Weaber and Delbert R. Weaber, all of Lebanon, Lewellyn M. Weaber of Lewes, Del., Stanley D. Weaber of Los Osos, Calif., and Elvin N. Weaber and Berlye N. Weaber, both of Palmyra; daughters Joanne L., wife of Wilmer Kreider of Liverpool, Debra J., wife of James luine of Pennsburg, and Vickie L., wife of Patrick Slovick of Lawrenceville, Ga.; brother Robert L. Sonon of Lebanon; stepbrother William Leininger of Cape Coral, Fla; stepsister Arelene Rowe of Lebanon; 27 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchilden; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by son Nelson N. Weaber, daughter Darlene Cavanaugh; brother Hubert Sonon; sister Ada Sonon Rudegeair; stepbrothers Clarie "Bud" Leininger and Marlin Leininger; and stepsister Florence Fessler. Kreamer Funeral Home, Annville, is handling arrangements. Interment to be made in Mt. Annville Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, 9 May 2003. Kenneth F. Norton, 73, of 192 Camp Strauss Road, Bethel, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at his home. He was the husband of Christine L. Barnes North, to whom he was married 12 years on Sept. 16. Born Nov. 22, 1929, in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Caroline Roth Norton. He retired after 39 years as an employee for Quaker Alloy Inc. in Myerstown and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He attended Open Door Baptist Church of Lebanon. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are son Kenneth W. Norton of Bethel; and a grandson. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon. Friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 27 April 2003. Julia M. Grimm, 91, of IHS Woodlands, Hershey, formerly of Edgewood Drive, Lebanon, died Saturday, April 26, 2003. She was the wife of the late Simon Grimm of Pine Grove. Bom Jan. 25, 1912, in Pine Grove, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Fannie Koble Mease. She was a member of Jacob's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove. Surviving are a sister, June Keefer of Lebanon; a half-sister, Virginia Bonawitz of Souderton; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Linebrandt Mease; and a sister, Florence Dubbs. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, Jonestown, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park.
  Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, 18 Apr. 2003 Verna K. Boltz, 88, of Box 7025, Jonestown RD 3, died Thursday, April 17, 2003, in the Harrisburg Hospital. She was the wife of the late Herman W. Boltz. Born June 12, 1914, in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late David and Annie Schwears Walton. She was the owner and operator of Boltz Motel in Jonestown for 55 years. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Jonestown. Surviving are a son, Herman W. Boltz Jr. of Jonestown; daughters Faye E., wife of Wayne Neff of Harrisburg, Joan A., wife of Joseph Deppert of Jonestown, and Pat Shenk of Mission, Texas; a brother, Harold Walton of Parkesburg, Chester County; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown. Friends may call beginning at 1 p.m. Interment will be in the Grantville Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, April 14, 2003 Ada F. Waltermyer, 91, of Cedar Haven and formerly of Fredericksburg, died Sunday, April 13, 2003, in the home. She was the wife of the late George W. Waltermyer. Born July 15, 1911, in Bethel Township, she was a daughter of the late Hiram H. and L. Annie Fisher Boeshore. She was a member of East Hanover Church of God. Surviving are daughters Elaine B., wife of Earnest E. Shuey of Jonestown, and Doris B., wife of Glenn R. Rhoad of Fredericksburg; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Jacob and Walter Boeshore and sister Grace Wagner. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown, preceded by a viewing from 7-9 p.m. tomorrow. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 6 Apr 2003. Guy V. Bashore, 77, of ManorCare, Lebanon, and formerly of Fredericksburg, died Friday, April 4, 2003, in the home. He was the husband of the late Edna Reigle Bashore and the lateIsabelle McMullen Bashore. Born Dec.11, 1925, in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Isaac and Amy Gettle Bashore. He was a retired mason, working for many different companies, & worshipped at the Jonestown Bible Church. Surviving are daughters Donna M. McKinney of Wilkes-Barre and Nancy, wife of Sylvester Fields of Louisville, Ky.; a stepdaughter, Susan M., wife of William Rivers of Lewistown; sisters Grace Bare of Myerstown and Laura Eisenhauer of Palmyra; a brother, Lee Bashore of Lebanon; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sons Ronald Bashore and Carl Reigle; a grandson; and a greatgrandson. His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon. Friends may call beginning at 9 a.m. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Wed., 23 July 2003. Marlin L. Barr, 85, of Lebanon died Monday, July 21, 2003, in the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Dora Gingrich Barr. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Edgar L. and Cora Fake Barr. He retired from Singer Equipment. He then worked for the Hetrick Funeral Home in Harrisburg for more than 20 years. He was the former chairman of the Lebanon County draft board, serving for 22 years. He also was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Lebanon 40 et 8 Voiture 55; Lebanon American Legion; Lebanon VFW; Liberty Fire Co. and its marching club; Lebanon Elks Lodge 631; and Rescue, Mt. Aetna and Jonestown's Perseverance fire companies. He also was a charter member of Rural Security Fire Co., North Lebanon. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughter Judith Montcrief of Harrisburg; brother E. Lawrence Barr of Lebanon; sister Minerva Weitzel of Lebanon; three grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Calvary Church, 1330 Pennsylvania Ave., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Hetrick Funeral Home, Harrisburg, is handling the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 6 Jul 2003. Annville native Eva May Kreiser Felty Posey, 96, of Tarpon Springs, Fla., died Friday, July 4, 2003, at Bethany Terrace, Tarpon Springs, Fla. She was the wife of the'late John Felty and the late Thomas Posey. Born March 17, 1907, in Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Elias and Agnes Bucher Kreiser. Surviving are sons Elvin J., husband of Ferne Felty of Port Charlotte, Fla.; Albert H., husband of Myri Felty of Annville; and Leroy R., husband of Betty Felty of Ft. Myers, Fla.; daughter Eleanor, wife or Ronald Lerch of Port Richey, Fla.; sister Alberta Bickelman of Annville; 14 grandchildren; I! 37 great-grandchildren.; and 34 great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Roy, Charles, Lester and Melvin Kreiser and sisters Mabel Shuey, Anna Boyer, Elsie Walters and Sally Yeagley. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main St., Annville. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Mt. Annville Cemetery, North Annville Township.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Sat., 5 Jul 2003. Mary Bleistein Templin, 90, of Linden Village, Lebanon, died Thursday, July 3, 2003, in ManorCare Health Services of Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Harold L.Templin. Born Jan. 16, 1913, in Lebanon, shd was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Hoffman Bleistein. She established T&C Oil Co. of Lebanon in 1953 with her husband and Leroy Copenhaver. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, a life member of the Lebanon Senior Center, a permanent member of the Women's International Bowling Congress and a member of the Lebanon Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame, Friendship Fire Co. and Elks Lodge Auxiliary. Surviving are sons Harold L. Jr., husband of Jane Templin, and Joseph A., husband of Sally Ann Templin, both of Lebanon; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild, three stepgrandchildren; three stepgreatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sister Bernice Guare. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Church, 2 N. Eighth St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 8. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Thompson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 21 Nov 1932. Miss Mary Elizabeth Keller, aged 69 years and 11 months, died this morning at the home of a nephew, Ellis keller, 532 Canal Street, Independent Borough. Although the deceased had been under the care of a physician for heart trouble for some time, death came suddenly. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. For a period of years, she worked at the Kreider Shoe Factory. However, for the past several months, she was unable to do any work due to her condition. Miss Keller was a highly esteemed resident of the boro. Besides one brother, Adam H. Keller, the following nieces and nephews survive; Mrs. Charles Kneasel, Annville; Russell E. Keller, lebanon; Ferrol Keller, Hershey; and Dorothy and Ellis Keller, Lebanon. Interment was made in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 18 Nov 1932. Mrs. Elizabeth Gingrich (nee Behney) of Jonestown, died this morning at 5:35 a. m., at her late home, from complications. She was aged 81 years, and a member of St. John's Reformed Church of that place. Surviving are a foster daughter, Mrs. Hobart Cope, who resided with her, and a brother Ed Behney of Fredericksburg. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. Interment was made in the St. John's Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Fredericksburg.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 1 Oct 1993. Aaron R. Mease, 82, of Spang Crest, Lebanon, formerly of Quentin Road, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1993, in Spang Crest. He was the husband of the late Marguerite K. Kreider Mease. He was a retired linotype operator with the Boyer Printing Co. He was a member of the Covenant United Methodist Church, and a former member of both the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps and the Friendship Fire Co.. He boxed as "Dutch" Mease and as "Popeye" as an amateur boxer in Central Penna. Surviving are a daughter, Linda L., wife of James Rittle, Lebanon; grandchildren, David Rittle, and Sue Ann Rittle; a great-grandson, Zachary Rittle, & a number of neices & nephews. Interment in Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 2 Jun 1990. Marguerite K. Mease, 76, wife of Aaron R. Mease, of 959 Quentin Road, Lebanon, died Friday, June 1,1990 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. Born in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Minnie Batdorf Kreider. She was a retired secretary for the Lebanon Shoulder Strap Co. She was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church and was active with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Linda, wife of James B. Rittle, Lebanon; grandchiIdren David J. RittIe, Mechanicsburg, and Sue Ann Rittle, Philadelphia and sister , Grace, wife of Wilson R. Clemens, Lebanon. She was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Kohr. Interment in Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Nov. 1973. Monroe Mease, husband of Ada Nye mease, 256 South 10th. St., died yesterday afternoon in the Lebanon Valley General Hospital, where he had been a patient for 6 days. he was 85. Born in Union Township, he was the son of the late Andrew and Emma Behney Mease. He was a member of Walmer¹s U.C.C., Indiantown Gap Military Reservation. A retired carpenter, he was a member of Carpenter¹s Union Local 677 and the Lincoln Republican Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Esther, wife of Albert post, LaMesa, Ca.; and Beulah, wife of Paul Potteiger, Lebanon; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Deaven, and Dorothy, wife of Donald B. Myers, both of Jonestown RD #2; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. A brother, Harry, preceded him in death. Interment to be in Walmer¹s Cemetery, I. G. M. R.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 23 Dec 1974. Ada Nye Mease, 76, 256 S. l0th St.. died yesterday afternoon in the Good Samaritan Hospital following a three week hospitalization. She was the widow of Monroe .Mease. The daughter of the late David and Sadie Hess Nye, she was retired as a teacher at the Green Point School. She taught Sunday School at Walmer's Church, of Indiantown Gap, where she was also a member, and at the Tabor United Church of Christ. As a lay speaker, she had been a guest in many area churches. She is survived by two stepddaughters, Beulah, wife of Paul Potteiger, Lebanon; and Esther, wife of Albert Post, LaMesa, Calif.; a sister. Mrs. Gertrude Rasp, Lebanon RD, 4; two brothers, William Nye, Jonestown RD 1; and Guy Nye, Jonestown RD 1; five grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Interment to be in Walmer¹s Cemetery, I. G. M. R.
Lebanon Daily news obits of: 1 Aug 1945. Andrew Mease, 78, of Jonestown Rt. #2, died last evening at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Edgar Swalm, Green point, where he made his home. He was ill a few weeks. Mr. Mease was a member of the united Brethren Church at Green Point. He is survived by two sons, Harry and Monroe Mease, Lebanon; two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Deaven, wife of Harvey Deaven, Jonestown; and Mrs. Dorothy Swalm, wife of Edgar Swalm, Green point; two brothers, William and Nathaniel Mease, Lebanon; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. 1944. Andrew Mease, 78, of Jonestown Rt. #2, died last evening at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Edgar Swalm, Green point, where he made his home. He was ill a few weeks. Mr. Mease was a member of the united Brethren Church at Green Point. He is survived by two sons, Harry and Monroe Mease, Lebanon; two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Deaven, wife of Harvey Deaven, Jonestown; and Mrs. Dorothy Swalm, wife of Edgar Swalm, Green point; two brothers, William and Nathaniel Mease, Lebanon; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Interment to be in the E. U. B. Cemetery, Green Point.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 3 Mar 1933. Mrs. Emma Mease, nee Behney, wife of Andrew Mease, passed away at 8 oclock this morning at the family home at Green Point. She was ill several months, suffering from a complication of diseases.She was aged 69 years. She was widely known and held in high esteem in the region. She was a member of Green Point United Brethren Church. There are four grandchildren. She leaves her husband, Andrew Mease, and the following children; Harry and Monroe Mease, Lebanon; Mrs. Harvey Deaven, Jonestown; Dorothy, at home. Professor James Behney of Freeland; and former City Councilman Aaron Behney, are brothers. Services were held at Green Point United Brethren Church for Mrs. Emmaline Mease nee Behney, Strauss Funeral Home in charge. Bearers were; David Deaven, David and Ralph Lebo, Monroe Minnich, Uriah Fake, and Sam Wolfe. Interment was made in the adjacent Church cemetery.
Lebanon Daily news obits of: Sep 1972. Harry C. Mease, formerly of Mill St., Cleona, died Monday at the United Christian Church Home, Annvile RD #1, where he was a resident. He was 85. Born in Lebanon County, he Is the son of the late Andrew and Emma Behney Mease. He was retired from the Bethlehem Steel Concentrator plant He was a member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church, Cleona and the Retired Steelworkers Club. He is survived by his stepson, Franklin Trautman, Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Deaven, Jonestown. and Dorothy, wife of David B . Myers, Jonestown RD 2; a brother, Monroe, Lebanon, and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment in Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 May 1952. Mrs. Sally E. Mease, wife of Harry C. Mease, of 29 S. Mill Street, Cleona, died at 10:15 AM Sunday, at her home. She was 58, and had been ill for three and a half months. Death was caused by complications. A member of Cleona Evangelical United Brethren Church, she taught a Sunday School Class, and was active in the Missionary Society. She is survived by her husband; two brothers, Joseph of Jonestown RD 2, and Leroy of West Lebanon; and three sisters, Bertha, wife of Arthur Soliday, Jonestown RD 2; Helen, wife of Clarence Bentz; and Dora, wife of Richard Grose, both of West Lebanon. The funeral was held from Rohland Funeral Home, with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 25 Jan 1965. Nathaniel Mease, 2227 Church St., West Lebanon, who on Dec. 17-- reached his 100th birthday, died Saturday afternoon at his home. He and his Wife, Rebecca Schriver Mease, resided with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Brandt, Jr. The couple observed their 66th wedding anniversary on Jan. 14. Mease had been bedfast for the last three years but prior to that time he had been. in good health. His wife, who is 88, suffers from the infirmities of old age. Saturday marked the 28th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Brandt. Their son, William, this city, observed his second anniversary on Jan 12. He is married to the former Betty J. Krall, Jonestown, RD # 2. A native of Green Point, Mease worked for his two brothers, George and the late Jeremiah Mease. He had been retired for the last thirty years. Mease was the son of the late Solomon and Mary Kreiser Mease. His father was 79 when he died and his mother was 86. When Mease observed his 100th. anniversary on Dec. 17, he received a citation from the Penna. Medical Society. He worshipped in the Evangelical United Brethren faith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Nellie, wife of Samuel Brandt, Sr..; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services to be held from the Strauss Funeral Home, Jonestown, with interment to be made in the Pleasant Hill Chapel Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 28 Jan 1966. Mrs. Rebecca Shriever Mease, 89, widow of Nathaniel Mease, died Thursday evening at the home of her daughter and son- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brandt, 2227 Church St. A daughter of the late Henry and Catherine Stahl Schriver, she died exactly one year after her husband's burial. She was of the EUB faith. In addition to her daughter, Nellie wife of Samuel Brandt, she is survived by 9 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Interment to be made in the Pleasant Hill Chapel Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Jul 1970. Charles R. Mease Dies; Former Treasurer of Lebanon Steel Foundry. Charles R. Mease, 70, 1008 Second Ave., died Friday evening at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Born in Lebanon, he was a.son of the late Charles H. and Helen Unger Mease. He was retired as treasurer at the Lebanon Steel Foundry. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, Avon, & the Lebanon Lodge No. 631, Elks. Survivors include his wife, Miriam Bomberger Mease; a son, Charles H., Cleona ; two granddaught.ers, two sisters, Stella, wife of Calvin H. Reber, Lebanon, and Elsie, wife of Charles Coleman, Philadelphia, and a nuimber of nieces and nephews. Interment to be made in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 2 Jan 1992. Miriam B. Mease, 90, of 1008 S. Second Ave., Lebanon, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1992, in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon..She was the wife of the late Charles R. Mease. Born in Lebanon County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sadie Kochenderfer Bomberger. She retired after 28 yers as an executive secretary for the former Lebanon Steel Foundy & was a member of Avon Zion United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Charles H. Mease, Cleona; granddaughters Cathy, wife of Donald Martin, and EIaine, wife of Stephen Hartman; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held from Rohland's, Lebanon, with interment in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 11 Mar 1905. DEATH CLAIMS ELIZABETH MEASE Aged and Well known Resident of Mt. Nebo Succumbs to General Debility. Death claimed one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents in the western part of this county yesterday morning in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Mease, widow of the late Daniel Mease, which occurred at 2:30 o'clock at the old Mease homestead, Mt. Nebo, this county. The deceased was aged 81 years. Mrs. Mease was a highly esteemed lady. Her maiden name was Keller. She has been residing at the residence, when she died, since 1867. About 27 years ago her husband preceded her to the grave. One sister, Mrs. Joseph Bomberger, of Annville died about five years ago.The deceased was remarkable in many ways, she was well known in this city and county, especially in Union and East Hanover townships, where she lived so many years, in fact nearly all her life.She had not been in the best of health for several years, but serious ailment began only about a year ago. Prior to that time she was about as usual, and also occupied her accustomed place in her rocker at the sitting room window of her cosy home at Mt. Nebo, which was a popular place for many relatives and friends from all parts of the county. The direct cause of death is said to have been advanced age and general debility. She had been in bed for but a few days before death occurred. She was prominent and one of the oldest members of Walmer's church, in Union township, having been a member of the Lutheran denomination. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. George A. Behnev, Annville; Dr. J. H. Mease, the well known dentist, of this city; Mrs. William Tice, of Myerstown; Mrs.(Lydia) Leslie, wife of Dr.(Benjamin Heisey) Leslie, Lawrence, Kansas; Jacob W. Mease, of Mt. Nebo, this county, the well known drover; Mrs. Joseph Hoke and Mrs. Tacie Gerberich, both of this city. The funeral will be held on Monday.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 3 June 1942. Harry M. Mease, son of William K. & Lydia Fake Mease. Born 6 Aug 1870. Died 2 June 1942. Harry was noted as being a bachelor. It was also noted that he lived with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Daub, (possibly stepfather) and that he had a sister, Annie, wife of George Felty of Pine Grove. (C.Kindt note: --- He died intestate and had sister Annie Felty as administrator.)
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 28 Dec 1976. Walter Edward Mease, Orwin, died suddenly at the home of his son, Gene Bendigo, Tower City RD, yesterday. He as 79. Born in Orwin, he was a son of the late John and Adella Evans Mease. A former employee of Indiantown Gap, he had been employed there for 20 years. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton, Pa., Orwin Gun Club and the Orwin Fire Co. In addition to a son, he is survived by 2 daughters, Viola Zerbe, Orwin, & Valerie Krammer, PhiIadeIphia; five grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 24 Nov 1932. Simon Bohr, a Schuylkill County resident, lost his life in a mine accident caused by a blast and an ensuing rush of water into the mine. Bohr was married, and the father of a family. His survivors are; Ellen Nena, nee Mease; and the following children; Helen, Ray, Reba, and Elvina; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Simon Bohr; brothers, Peter, Ralph, John, and Samuel; sisters, Mrs. Charles Fastnacht, Mrs. Raymond Christ, and Mrs. Edwin Aungst. Interment in Outwood Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 13 Aug 1915. Prof. William M. Bohr, one of the best known and esteemed citizens of Jonestown Borough, and a public school teacher for many years, passed away at his residence, Main Street,Jonestown, this morning at 8:45 o'clock. He was aged 66 years. His health had been impaired for the past year, until several weeks ago, when he became bedfast. The deceased was a native resident of Jonestown, where he had lived most of his life. In his earlier years, he attended Lebanon Valley College and also the Swatara Institute, which was located in Jonestown & was headed by Prof. Koons. He was also employed for several years at the steel works at Lickdale, and then returned to school teaching again for the most of his lifetime. He taught in the Jonestown, Lickdale and also other Lebanon County schools. At the end of his teaching career, he also was a Justice of the Peace in Jonestown for about 5 years. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Jonestown, and also was a member of the Int. Order of Odd Fellows Lodge in Jonestown, from the time of it's organization. He was an active chorister in the Zion Lutheran Choir in Jonestown, and also had a great taste for the very best in literature. He is survived by his wife, Sarah; and also a daughter, Miss Mary Bohr,at home; & a cousin, Miss Cecilia Bohr, Lebanon, a teacher in the public schools of Lebanon. The funeral to be held Monday, from his late residence, Jonestown, & burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Jonestown. The members of the Jonestown Lodge of the Odd Fellows Lodge, will attend the funeral and will also conduct the burial rites of that order, at the grave.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of 12 Nov 1969. Carrie M. Bohr, widow of John D. Bohr, died this morning in Spang Crest Lutheran Home t the age of 78. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Rosanna Boyer Shuey. Mrs. Bohr was a member of Outwood Lutheran Church, Pine Grove. R:D. I. She is survived by two sons: Rufus E.., Lebanon, and John, Jr.,Annville RD 1; 2 daughters; Margaret, wife of Peter Oller, Jonestown RD 1, and Caroline, wife of Paul R. Trautman, Jonestown RD 1. Also surviving are two brothers, Irvin B. Shuey, Jonesown RD 2, and Garfield Shuey, Fort Lauderdale, Fl and 9 grandchildren. Interment in Outwood Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 27 Nov 1985. John H. Mease, 79, formerly of Folmer Street, Lebanon, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1985, in Cedar Haven. Born in Lebanon County to the late William and Fannie Gerlach Mease, he was a retired steelworker and a life member of the Orioles club. Surviving are children Charles G. Mease, Lebanon; Marian Rupp, Lebanon; Donald Mease Sr., Lebanon; and Rose Mary Shannon, Quakertown; 12 grandchildren; 19 great- grand children and a brother, Aaron Mease, Lebanon. His wife, Mary 0. Hossler Mease, died October 6th.,1985 MEASE--In Lebanon on Nov. 26,1985 John H. Mease Of Cedar Haven formerly of Folmer Street, Lebanon, Pa. Aged 79 years, Services will be held Friday at 2 p m from Rohland Funeral Home, 6th & Cumberland Sts., Lebanon. Interment at Grandview Memorial Park. Friends may call Friday prior to service at funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 7 Oct 1988. Mary 0. Mease, 81, formerly of Folmer Street in Lebanon, died Sunay, Oct. 6, 198S in Cedar Haven.Born in Colebrook to the late Frank & Amanda E. Yarnall Hossler, she was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church and the Orioles Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, John H. Mease, Cedar Haven; children Charles G. Mease, Lebanon; Marian Rupp, Lebanon; Donald W. Y. Mease Sr., Lebanon; and Rose Mary Shannon, Quakertown; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; & sisters Frances Young, Lebanon; & Ruth Shott, Allentown. MEASE-in Lebanon on October 6, l985, Mary 0. nee Hossler wife of John H. Mease of Cedar Haven. Aged 81 years. Funeral of the convenience of the family. Interment in Grand View Memorial Park. Remember her alive, not the sad times. Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1985, from the Rohland Funeral Home for Mary 0. Mease, wife of John H. Mease of Cedar Haven. The Rev. John H. Shenk, pastor of Hebron United Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in Grand View Memorial Park, Annville. Pallbearrs were Glenn Shannon, Kevin Shanon, Rick Mease, James Mease, Donald Mease and Terrance Miller.

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