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Obituaries from the Lebanon Daily News: Volume III
1900-Present
This file, Volume III, contains approximately 400 obituaries. Other volumes are available on the LDN Obits main page.
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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: 26 Mar 1970. John R. Keener, 35, husband of Elisabeth O¹Leary Keener, 726 Harding St., died this morning in the Good Samaritan Hospital. He had been hospitalized since Tuesday. He was an employee of the Boyer Printing Co. and was a member of St. Mark¹s United Church of Christ. Surviving, besides his wife, are four children; Margaret, John,Jr. Jo-Ellen and Brenda, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Leedy, and his step-father Forrest Leedy, Lebanon; a brother Raymond Leedy, and a grandmother, Mrs. Amanda Rager, both of Lebanon. His father, John J. Keener, preceded him in death. Burial site unannounced at this time.
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: 8 Jan 2003. Ruth B. Kelley Smith, 83, of Gravel Hill Road, North Londonderry Township, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, in a traffic accident in the township. She was the wife of Eldon W. Smith and the late Clinton Kelley, who died in 1977. Born July 30, 1919, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Harry C. and Rachel Fake Brown. She was retired from Hershey Foods Corp. and a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Palmyra, and the Mid-Atlantic Penny Bank and Still Bank Collectors' clubs. Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter, Susan Kelley Hess of Palmyra; sons Rodney Kelley of Montana, Leonard Kelley, Ernest Kelley and Larry Kelley, all of Palmyra, and Edward Kelley of Hummelstown; a sister, Evelyn Slaughter of Palmyra; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Lehman, and a brother, Willard Brown. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Bethany United Methodist Church, East Cherry and South Railroad streets, Palmyra, preceded by interment at 10:15 in Gravel Hill Cemetery, North Londonderry Township. Buse Funeral Home, Palmyra, is handling arrangements.
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 & Reformed Cemetery, Fredericksburg.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Sat., 29 Mar 2003. Miriam I. Meily Klick, 94, of 236 Morrissey Drive, Lebanon, died Saturday, March 29, 2003, at home. She was the wife of the late Raphael A. Klick. Born June 19, 1908, in Swatara Station, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Maggie M. Strohman Meily. She was a member of the Hill United Church of Christ and Senior Citizens of North Lebanon Area. Surviving are daughters Miriam F. Schucker of Lebanon and Joyce I. Gimmes of Myerstown; sons Merlin J., husband of Betty J. Klick of Lebanon; Jay N. Klick of Lebanon; and Sterling R., husband of Sandra K. Klick of Lebanon; brothers Richard Meily of Lebanon; and Joe Meily of Lebanon; and a sister, Alverta Light of Palmyra; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers William Meily, Walter Meily, Arlington Meily and John Meily, and a sister, Myrtle Zimmerman. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Christman's Funeral Home with a viewing Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will in Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville Township.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 9 Feb 1920. Edward Henry Kindt, son of Arthur H. and Mabel Kline Kindt, passed away today at the home at 456 N. 4th. Street, this city. He was aged 6 weeks. Services will be conducted from the home at 456 N. 4th. Street in Lebanon, with interment being made at the New Union Cemetery, Myerstown. Rohlands to be in charge of arrangements. Interment in the New Union Cemetery, Myerstown.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, April 05, 2002 Eva S. Kline, 81, of 1477 E. Walnut St., Annville, died of natural causes Wednesday, April 3, 2002, in StoneRidge Village, Myerstown. She was the wife of Rev. Albert E. Kline, with whom she would have celebrated a 62nd wedding anniversary on June 1. Born Dec. 1, 1920, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late William O. and Gertrude Kemper Shalley. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Congregational Church in Annville, where she was a former Sunday school teacher, choir member and kitchen committee member; Bunker Hill Womans Christian Temperance Union; and Evang. Congregational Church Retirement Village Auxiliary. She was an area representative of the Adult Missionary Fellowship of the Evang. Congregational Church. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are sons the Rev. Allen L., husband of Judy Kline of Allentown, and Glenn C., husband of Nell Kline of Lebanon; daughters Carol S., wife of Emil Schell of Annville, and Susan K., wife of Michael Gates of Lebanon; a brother, Orlando Shalley of Las Vegas, Nev.; a sister, Thelma, wife of Nick Pappas of Lebanon; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Nathan Shalley; and a sister, Clare Kern Brandt. Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, 710 S. White Oak St., Annville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main St., Annville. Interment will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 5 Oct 1970. Annie M. Kohr, wife of Charles B. Kohr of Mt. Aetna, was dead on arrival at Good Samaritan Hospital Sunday morning. She had suffered a coronary attack on her way to church. She was 65. Mrs. Kohr was a daughter of the late Grant and Carrie Mease Zechman. She was a member of the Sattazahn Lutheran Church, Greenpoint. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include these sons: Charles E., Myerstown; Richard, Myerstown; Roy of Host; and Russell, at home; a daughter, Ethel, wife of Roy Derr, Myerstown; 4 brothers, Lester Zechman, Pine Grove, RD 1; Clayton Zechman, Jonestown RD 2; Irwin Zechmani. Mt. Aetna, and Paul Zechman, Jonestown RD # 2. Eleven grandchildren also survive. Interment in Sattazahns Lutheran Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Dec 1935. Robert Walter Rhoade, of Reinohlsville, died this afternoon at 12:30 oclock at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs Walter Rhoade, of an attack of grippe, following a weeks illness. The child was six years old. Besides the parents, two brothers, William and Franklin survice; as do the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Layton Bixler; and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rhoade, the latter of Jonestown. Burial in the Kochenderfer Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Wed., 29 Oct 2003. Madeline L. Boltz, 77, of 1111 Reinoehl St., Apt. 308, Lebanon, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2003, in her home. Born Nov. 21, 1925, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Beatrice Dundore Derr. She had worked as a sewing-machine operator at the Annville Shoulder Strap Factory. She was a member of St. Jacobs Kimmerlings Church, Navy Club, Lebanon VFW Women's Auxiliary, Cleona Senior Center and Edelweiss Club. Surviving are daughters Sandra Lee Bonnell, Sharon Louise Zern and Denise Anne Kreiser, all of Lebanon; brothers Allen J. Derr of California and Kenneth B. Derr of North Carolina; four grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow in St. Jacobs Kimmerlings Church, 1 St. Jacobs Drive, Lebanon. Taylor-Ruffner Funeral Home, Lebanon, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Dec 1935. Henry Gerberich died yesterday morning of a complication of diseases at his residence near Bordnersville. The deceased, who was 81 years of age, was a member of the Lutheran Church. He leaves to survive; his wife, Louisa; a step-son, Elias Miller of Bellegrove; two brothers, Harrison and Grant, of Ono; and two sisters, Mrs. George Sholley and Mrs. Grant Umberger, both of Jonestown. Interment in the Christ Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Bellegrove, Lebanon Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Mon. 27 Oct. 2003. Horace H. "Sonny" Kreiser, 61, of Gold Mine Road, Lebanon County, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, at the Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of MaryJane Rupp Kreiser, with whom he celebrated a 40th anniversary Sept. 14. Born Nov. 24, 1941, in Cold Spring Township, he was a son of the late Sylvester and Annie Wolfe Kreiser. He retired in 1990 from Fort Indiantown Gap, where he had been a mechanic with the 211th and the 201st units. He was a Navy veteran and a member of the American Legion. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons Mark H., husband of Lisa Kreiser, of Fredericksburg, Brian K., husband of Cathy Kreiser, and Randy L., husband of Traci Kreiser, of Jonestown, and Scott A., husband of Stacy Kreiser, of Lebanon; daughter Donna J., wife of Joseph Webster, of Newville; brothers Eugene Kreiser of Auburn, Daniel, Larry and Andy Kreiser of Jonestown; sisters Anna Schneck of Jonestown, Mildred Cunningham of Jackpot, Nev., and Irene Michael of Fredericksburg; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren and brothers Sylvester and Thomas Kreiser. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown. A viewing will be held tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Chapel Cemetery, Union Township.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 17 Nov 1935. Mrs. Rosa Louisa Hess, 63, of 446 South Broad Street, widow of Robert Hess, died this morning at the home, of complications, following a two weeks illness. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive, the following children; Theodore, William, Frederick, James, Albert, Garfield, and Mrs. Leon Blessing, of Lebanon. Brothers and sisters also surviving are, C. C. Yost, of Colebrook; Lebodina, and Elizabeth Ginther, of Philadelphia; and a number of grandchildren. Interment ot be in the Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News of: 20 Jul 1919. MISS EVA FOLK¹S BODY SHIPPED TO LICKDALE The remains of Mrs. Eva Folk, (nee Bohn) of Lickdale, passed through this city this morning, on their way to Lickdale, over the R. & T. Railroad. She died at West Chester this week. The funeral to take place at Walmer¹s Church, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Reading Eagle-Times obits. of: 26 Dec 1997. John H. Fizz, 75, of 4337 10th Ave., Temple, died Thursday at 6:40 p.m. in St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Dec. 8. He was the husband of Fay S. (Wiedinmyer) Fizz. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late William W. and Ruth E. (Himmelberger) Fizz. Fizz was employed for 20 years as a tool-and-die maker at the former AAFCO, Sunnyvale, Calif., retiring in 1989. He is also survived by a son John C., Camarillo, Calif, and two daughters: Jean A., wife of Ross Cabe, Sunny vale, Calif., & Judi C. Decareau, Reading. There are seven grandchildren & four great-grandchildren. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. Interment to be in the Laureldale Cemetery, Berks Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 8 Mar 1965. Adam D. Fitting, 80, Ono, died in Good Samaritan Hospital this morning. Fitting was a member of the Church of God, Indiantown Gap. He was a son of the late David and Catherine Kreiser Fitting, and the husband of Mrs. Katie Kreiser Fitting. Besides his wife, he is survived by one brother, Samuel Fitting, Strausstown; and one sister, Katie, wife of Henry Tobias, Jonestown. Funeral service was held at Strauss, Jonestown, & interment was made in the Ono Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 12 Jan 1953. Harry H. Fisher, 59, 20 E. Chestnut St., Cleona, died Sunday morning at 10:45 o¹clock in the Good Samaritan Hospital, of a cerebral hemhorrage, after an illness of nine weeks. He attended the Cleona Evangelical United Brethren Church, and was a member of the Cleona Fire Co. He was employed at Standard Boiler Works, 12th. and Buttonwood Streets. Aside from his widow, Stella (Himmelberger) Fisher, survivors include 3 daughters; Miss Violet Fisher, & Mrs.James Bankey, both of Lebanon; & Mrs. Catherine Gustave, Myerstown; 2 stepsons, Harold P. and Lester A. Snyder, both of Lebanon; and 3 brothers, Charles, John and Herbert Fisher, all of Lebanon. Interment at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Old Route 22, Lebanon Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 4 Feb.1971. Paul Foltz, 86, died Weds. night in the G.S. Hospital. He was born in North Cornwall Twp. and was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Bowman Foltz. He was retired from the Bethlehem Steel Co. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Congregational Church and the Union Hose Co. of Annville. Survivors are a son, Clarence Foltz of Annville, RD #1: daughters, Irene, wife of Marion Whitehurst of Palmyra, Blanche, wife of Eugene Heisey of Annville. Two other daughters, Arline Fox and Miriam Hiler, preceded him in death. Services were held today for Paul Foltz from Kreamer Funeral Home in Annville. Bearers were: Eugene and David Heisey, Ken Longenecker, Richard Miller, Michael Schrader & Fred Foltz., with interment in the Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 24 July 1976. Lydia S. Foltz, N. Railroad St., Annville, died last evening in the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was 87. Her husband, Paul Foltz, died 3 Feb. 1971. Born in Lickdale, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Sarah Elizabeth (nee Kindt) Bohr. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Congregational Church of Annville, the Philanthreas Sunday Sch. Class & the home department of the Sunday school. She is survived by a son, Clarence of Annville RD #3, two daughters, Irene, wife of Marion Whitehurst of Palmyra, and Blanche, wife of Eugene Heisey,Annville, 17 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Two daughters, Arline Fox and Miriam Hiler, preceded her in death. Interment in the Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 11 Oct. 2003. Albert T. Wolfe, 73, of Moonshine Road, Greenpoint, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2003, in his home. He was the husband of Marian M. Bashore Wolfe, to whom he was married for 53 years. Born April 21, 1930, in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Albert L. and Isabelle M. Ditzler Wolfe. He retired from Union Township, where had worked on the road crew. He was a member of the United Christian Church Chapel in Greenpoint. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons Dennis L., husband of Brenda Wolfe of Lebanon, and Scott A., husband of Wendy Wolfe of Jonestown; daughters Judy A. Wolfe of Harrisburg, Connie M., wife of Richard Bucks of Lebanon, and Cynthia L., wife of Earl Eckert of Jonestown; six grandsons; and a great-grandson. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Struass-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown. Viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Chapel Cemetery, Greenpoint.
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. Burial to take place in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Lebanon Newspaper of: 6 Oct 1913. John W. Fernsler, of 211 E. Cumberland St., died on Saturday, at his residence, from dropsy, following a long illness. He was 63 years old, and a member of Hebron U. B. Church. He leaves his wife, & two daughters, Mrs. Harvin Barlett, of Hebron, & Miss Lizzie Fernsler, at home; and a sister, Mrs. Eliza Gruber, this city. Interment at Fairview Cemetery, Iona, S. Leb.Twp., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 14 Oct. 2003. Patricia L. Lash, 62, of Dunedin, Fla., and formerly of Lebanon, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003, in Dunedin, Fla. She was the wife of Richard Lash. Born Jan. 24, 1941, in Elizabethtown, she was a daughter of Margaret Carmany Forwood of Lebanon and the late Paul F. Forwood. She was a 1958 graduate of Annville High School. Surviving, in addition to her husband and mother, are son Scott Lash of Florida; sisters Debra, wife of Donald Shuey, of Lebanon and Paula, wife of Dennis Struphar, of Annville. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Annville United Methodist Church, Main Street and College Avenue, Annville. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Kreamer Funeral Home, Annville, is handling arrangements.
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, Jonestown, seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs, Wilhelmina J. Fake nee Shirk, widow of Professor Edward D. Fake, Jonestown RD 2. were held Sunday afternoon from the Rohland Parlors. The Rev. Lloyd S. Lefever, pastor of the Lickdale Evangelical United Brethren Circuit, officiated. Burial was in Union Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers were Herbert Ditzler and Russell Clyde, Terry, and Edward Fake.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 14 Oct. 2003. John Glenn Copenhaver, 39, of 1300 E. Kercher Ave., Myerstown, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003, in an accidental car fire at his home. Born Oct. 16, 1963, in Lebanon, he was a son of Frances A. Shirk Copenhaver, with whom he resided, and the late Irvin H. Copenhaver. An Army veteran, he was a carpenter and worshiped in the Christian faith. He was a fan of auto racing. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are brothers Lester I. Copenhaver of Robesonia and Jacob L. Copenhaver of Myerstown; sisters Susan, wife of Scott Reilly, and Wilma Fies, both of Lebanon. He was preceded in death by brother Dwight Copenhaver. His funeral will be at the convenience of the family. Clauser Funeral Home, Schaefferstown, is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 19 Oct 1918. Jefferson Foltz, aged 22 years, a popular member of the Liberty Fire Co., and employed by the North Lebanon Furnaces of the Bethlehem Steel Co., was a victim of influenza this morning. He died at 10:30 o¹clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Foltz, after an illness of two weeks. He was unmarried. Besides his parents, he leaves 4 sisters; Mrs. Oliver Light, Miss Lillie Foltz, Miss Margaret Foltz, and Mrs. Bessie Knocke; and 2 brothers, Samuel and Thomas Foltz. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, this city. Interment was made in the Cornwall Cemetery, Lebanon Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits. of: 22 Mar 1991. Clarence P Foltz, 84, of 872 Locust Road, Annville, died of natural causes Saturday, March 20, 1999, in the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra. He was the husband of Helen M. Longenecker Foltz. They would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in June. Born March 4, 1915, in Cleona, he was the son of the late Paul and Lydia Bohr Foltz. He worked in maintenance at Lebanon Valley Offset in Annville and was a member of Annville Church of the Brethren. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Frederick P., husband of Suzanne Foltz, Annville; daughters Sue Anne, wife of Michael Schrader, Annville, and Jane L., wife of Lance David, Glen Rock; sisters Irene Whitehurst, Palmyra, and Blanche, wife of Eugene Heisey, Annville; grandchildren Kevin Schrader and Melanie David; and a great-grandson. He was preceded in death by sisters Miriam Hiler and Arlene Fox, and a grandson, Corey Schrader. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 W Main St., Annville. Interment will be in South Annville Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 4 Jan 1923. Mrs. Mary A. Kreiser, of Reinoehlsville, died at her home today of a complication of diseases, after an illness of two years.She was aged 72 years, 4 months, & 21 days, and made her home for some time, with her son, Christian. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, East Hanover Township. She leaves to survive, three sons; O. S. Kreiser, S. E. Kreiser, and Christian Kreiser; one sister, Mrs. Hettie Lengle; two brothers, George and Christian Seaman; two grandchildren, and one grandchild. Interment site to be Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News Funeral Notices of: 2 Apr 1923. The funeral of Pearl Etheline Copenhaver, 11 month old daughter of Jacob Copenhaver, took place on Sunday morning at 10:00 oclock, with services at the residence at North Fourteenth Street. Rev. Samuel Waltz, of Ebenezer U. B. Church, officiated, with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 2 April 1923. Mrs. Elizabeth Walmer, widow of the late Simon Walmer, died Saturday night at the home of her son-in-law, John Souders, of Jonestown, at the age of 84 years. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Souders and Mrs. Schaeffer, of Lebanon; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Interment unknown at the time of this article.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 24 Apr. 1923. William S. Kohr, aged 69, Who for some years, made his home at the Drovers Exchange Hotel at Seventh and Willow Streets, died at the Good Samaritan Hospital Sunday.He had been ill for three weeks, but had been in the hospital only three days.His wife died in 1918, during the influenza epidemic. He leaves eight children; Boyd, Harrisburg; Monroe, New Lincoln, Pa.; Norman, Chicago; Dawson, Jonestown; Mrs. Mabel Ebur, Lebanon; Mrs. Harry Thompson, Lebanon; Mrs. Bessie Sheetz, Lebanon; and Miss Grace Kohr, also of Lebanon. Funeral services were held today for William Kohr, a resident of Lebanon County, from the Rohland Parlors. The Rev. Russell Streeper, pastor of the Kochenderfer's United Methodist Church, officiated. Friends and relatives served as pallbearers and interment was in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News Funeral Notices of: 27 Apr 1923. Funeral services were held at 9:30 oclock this morning, over the remains of George Deaven, late of Union Township. The funeral was held from the home of a son, Jacob Deaven, near the Moonshine Church, where services were also held. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.The Revs. Jacob Meyer and Edward Wenger were the officiating ministers. H. B. Strauss of Strauss Funeral Home, Jonestown, was in charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 30 Apr 1923. Mrs. Sarah Blantz, nee Diemer, wife of Matthius Blantz, of 409 East Cumberland Street, died at home on Sunday, as a result of a complication diseases, after an illness of four months. She was aged 74 years, 4 months, and 29 days.. She is survived by her husband, and two children, Catherine and Frank; and also a sister. Interment to take place in Mt. Annville Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 06 Mar 1923. Joseph Weaver, aged 75, died today at his residence in the Bohr Boarding House, at 104 Lehman Street, Lebanon. His wife preceded him in death in 1911. He is survived by a daughter, Kate Brown; and a sister, Amelia Bricker. Interment to be in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News Funeral Notices of: 30 Apr 1923. KLICK - In Lebanon, on the 29th. inst., Morris P. Klick, aged 65 years, 5 months and 3 days. Funeral on Thursday morning at 10:00 oclock, from the residence at 21 Guilford Street. Services at the Salem Lutheran Church. Interment at the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News Funeral Notices of: 30 Apr 1923. BONAWITZ - In Lebanon, on the 30th. inst., John J. Bonawitz, aged 81 years, 4 months and 8 days. Funeral on Friday morning at 10:30 oclock, from the residence at 440 Lehman Street. Services at the Pine Grove U. E. Church. Interment at Pine Grove. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Sat,18 Oct 2003. Paul J. Gettle, 85, of 205 Townsend Drive, Hummelstown, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2003, at the Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Jeannette M. Rooney Gettle. Born Sept. 14, 1918, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Paul L. and Lillian Putt Gettle. He was a decorated Army veteran who served in the Pacific during World War II. He was an employee of the former Lebanon Steel Foundry and a member of the Church of St. Cecilia, Lebanon Senior Center and Rescue Fire Co. of the Lebanon Fire Department. He enjoyed crafts and taking bus trips. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughters Barbara A., wife of John Motter, and Polly Auman, both of Hummelstown; son Thomas H., husband of Bonnie Gettle, of South Carolina; sister Marion Biever of Lebanon; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Lester and Carl Gettle. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from the Church of St. Cecilia, 202 E. Lehman St., Lebanon, with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, 20th and Hill streets, Lebanon. Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Fri 17 Oct 2003. Daniel G. Miller, 72, of 2 Little Mountain Road, Myerstown, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, at home. He was the husband of Nancy J. Fetter Miller, with whom he would have celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 24. Born Feb. 11, 1931, in Bethel Township, he was a son of the late Daniel R. and Arbeulah Rump Miller. He worked at Crescent Plastic Co. in Myerstown from 1957 to 1976, and at Lebanon Valley Livestock in Fredericksburg from 1976 to 2000. He also was a farmer for most of his life. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Farmers Association, Berks County Chapter. He enjoyed farming and attending hay sales and was a NASCAR fan. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughters Kathleen, wife of Eugene Martin, and Carol, wife of Donald Rabold Jr. of Lebanon, Brenda Edwards of Womelsdorf and Joanne, wife of Scott Kovaloski of Corning, N.Y.; brother Joseph, husband of Barbara Miller of Fredericksburg; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10 and from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in Kleinfeltersville Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 30 Nov 1917. Dr. Daniel P. Gerberich, physician, statesman, and honored citizen, died just before noon on Thanksgiving day at his home, 136 N. Ninth Street, from valvular heart trouble, following an illness of more than two years. A native & lifelong resident of Lebanon County, a practising physician for more than thirty years, & for fifteen years prominent in local and state politics. He was one of the best known physicians in Lebanon County, and was at one time, president of the State Senate, and champion of pure food and sanititation measures. He was a native of East Hanover Township, this county, and was the son of Daniel U. and Catherine Boeshore Gerberich. He was survived by the following brothers and sisters; Edwin T. Gerberich of Lickdale; Professor Grant B. Gerberich, Superintendent of the Greenville, Pa. schools; Dr. H. L. Gerberich, of this city; and Mrs. Harvey Loser, of Progress, Pa. Interment in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Tues. 21 Oct 2003. Dorothy S. Kohr, 92, of the Palmyra Nursing Home and formerly of Annville, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, at home. Born Nov. 8, 1910, in Union Township, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Lydia Betleyon Kohr. She retired as a custodian in 1981 from the Northern Lebanon School District. Surviving are nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Elvin, Ralph and Lloyd Kohr and sister Beulah Fegan. she was the last of her immediate family. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown, followed by interment in Ono Cemetery. Friends may call beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 30 Sep 1974. William H. Fake, died last night at the Good Samaritan Hospital after an illness of three months. He was the husband of Alma BoItz Fake. Born in Union Township, he was the son of the late Emanuel and Lydia Kreiser Fake. He was a retired employe of Bethlehem Steel and a veteran of World War 1, having served in France from August 1918 to March 1919. He was a member of Sattazahn's Lutheran Church, Green Point; the Lebanon VFW; the Lickdale & Jonestown Fire Companies, and the Retired Steelworkers Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Millie, wife of Melvin Hershey, Lebanon RD 4; a brother, Mose Fake, Jonestown RD 2; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Ditzler, Jonestown RD 1, and five grandchildren. Services were held from Sattazahn¹s Lutheran Church, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Strauss, Jonestown was in charge.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries 0f: 29 May 1969. Sarah Edna Fake, 61,wife of Peter Fake, Jonestown RD 2, died Thursday evening in her home. Born in Green Point, Lebanon County, she was a daughter of the late Grant & Carrie Mease Zechman. She was of the Lutheran faith. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four brothers: Lester Zechman, Pine Grove RD 1; Clayton Zechman, Jonestown RD 2, Irvin Zechman, Jonestown RD 1, and Paul Zechman, Jonestown,RD 1; and a sister, Annie, wife of Charles Kohr, Rehrersburg. Interment in Pleasant Hill Chapel Cemetery.
Harrisburg Patriot/News obits of: 13 Nov.1995. Jean E. Gingrich, 63, of Annville RD 3, died yesterday at home. She was a member of the First Evangelical Congregational Church and its Willing Workers Sunday School Class and Ladies Aid Society, and the Annville Senior Citizens. She was a volunteer at Hershey Medical Center. Surviving are her husband, William K. Gingrich; her father, Norman W. Kohr of Lebanon; two daughters, Barbara J. Johnson of Annville and Joann M. Swinehart of Palmyra; three sons, Glenn A. Gingrich, Terry L, Gingrich, both of Annville, and Steven N. Gingrich of Palmyra; her stepmother, Christine Kohr of Lebanon; two brothers, Kenneth Kohr of Campbelltown and Curtis Kohr of Lebanon and a sister, Fay Hollinger of Palmyra. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in her church, Main and College streets. Interment will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, North Londonderry Twp. Friends may call from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to her church.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 23 Sept.1999. Marion Kindt Goodman, 87, of Hershey, died of natural causes Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown. She was the wife of the late William E.Goodman Sr. Born July 2, 1912, in Stroudsburg, she was the daughter of the late Clayton Moyer and Laura Elizabeth Kissick Kindt. She was a registrar for the former Hershey Junior College, a graduate of McKeesport Teachers Training School and a teacher for the former Wee Explorers Nursing School, Hershey. She attended Duff's Business College in Pittsburgh. She was a former employee of Pennsylvania Liquor Control !Board, Spinner's Restaurant in Hershey and Hotel Hershey. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hershey, Hershey Federated Women's Club and Areba Club. She also was a member and past worthy matron of Hershey Chapter 509 Order of the Eastern Star. She was instrumental in the founding of the Derry Township School District PTA:s annual Halloween parade and was a volunteer for the Miss Pennsylvania Pageant. Surviving are sons Ronald D., husband of Mary K. Goodman, Hershey, and William E. Jr., husband of Sandra K. Goodman, Berkeley Springs, W. Va.; daughters Susan G., wife of Barry E. Bucks of Colebrook, Judith G., wife of Dennis J. Tulli of Quentin, and Jane G., wife of Richard E. Eckert of Palmyra; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1225 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, preceded by a viewing beginning at 9:30. Interment will be in Hershey Cemetery, Hershey.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 26 Nov 1970. Esther May Meyer Halsell, widow of Grover C. Halsell, 719 E. Mifflin St., Lebanon, died Wednesday in Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol, Pa. She was 69. Born in Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Alice Bomberger Meyer. She was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Mrs. Halsell is survived by these children; Mrs. THelma Ohrbach, Lebanon; Virginia, wife of William Marks, Levittown; Judy, wife of Gary Livering, Levittown; Leo Halsell, Lebanon; Betty, wife of Lawrence Feldenzer, Leban-on; Curtis Halsell, Lebanon; Mertis Kindt, Merritt Island, Florida; and Harry Kindt, Baltimore, Md.; three stepsons, William, Kenneth, and Chester, all of Lebanon; a step-daughter, Rosa Halsell, Lebanon; and a sister, Mrs. Jenny Arnold of Lebanon; a brother, Harvey Meyer, of Burbank, Calif.; 30 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Services were conducted this morning at the Rohland Funeral Home, for Esther May Meyer Halsell, widow of Grover C. Halsell, formerly of 719 East Mifflin Street. The Rev. Chester W. Hartman, pastor of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was made in Ebenezer Cemetery, with the following serving aspallbearers; Harry Kindt, Mertis Kindt, Leo Halsell, Curtis Halsell, Thomas Ohrbach, Randy Ohrbach, Steve Feldenzer, Mertis Kindt, Jr. & Thomas Marks. Honorary bearers were; Dr. Maurice Meyer, John Meyer, Robert Meyer, William Marks, Lawrence Feldenzer and Gary Livering.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Thurs. 01 Mar. 2001. Leo M. Halsell, 70, of 2 Pennridge Ave., Mountville, died of natural causes Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at his home. He was the husband of Elizabeth Kershner Kline Halsell. Born July 11, 1930, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Grover C. and Esther Meyer Halsell. He was a retired employee of the former Bethlehem Steel Co. in Lebanon with 30 years of service, was an Intermediate Unit 13 dispatch clerk for five years and was a mail clerk for Fulton Bank, East Petersburg, for two and a half years. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lancaster and served in the Navy. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are children Deborah Yingst of Hershey, Linda Lipinski of North Carolina, Claudia Halsell of Arizona and Stuart Halsell of Quentin; stepchildren Richard Kline of Mount Joy, Renee, wife of Thomas Haag of Lebanon, and Jason Kline of York; sisters Virginia, wife of William Marks, and Judy, wife of Gary Livering, both of Levittown, Thelma Grillo of Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, and Betty Feldenzer of Lebanon; a half-sister, Rosa Gerstner of Lebanon; half-brothers William, husband of Grace Halsell of Myerstown, and Mertis Kindt of Florida; six grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 9:30. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park, Annville.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 21 May 1973. Forrest B. Himmelberger, 701-A State Drive, died this morning in the Good Samaritan Hospital. Born in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Jonathan and Lillie Feeser Himmelberger. He was retired from The Hub Clothiers where he worked for more than 30 years. He was a member of the First Evangelical Congregational Church, the Lebanon Elks and the Mt. Olive Lodge No. 704, F & AM. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Edgell Himmelberger. Interment not known at this time.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 9 Jan 1922. James Yiengst, a well known and highly respected citizen, of near Mt. Zion, died at the home of his daughter, at Lebanon, on Thursday night, aged 82 years. The remains were taken to the home of his son, Levi M. Yiengst, at Mt. Zion, from where the funeral will take place on Tuesday morning.Mr. Yiengst worked at the carpenter trade for a number of years, and was a member of the Lutheran congregation of the Union Church at Mt. Zion. His wife preceded him in death a number of years ago. He leaves five sons and four daughters to mourn his departure. The Rev. Ira Fenstermacher will conduct the funeral services, and Undertaker Bahney, of Myerstown, is funeral director. Interment to be made in the Gosherts Cemetery in Mt. Zion.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 7 Jan 1922. The death of Mrs. Lizzie, nee Plantz, wife of Delmar Norton, of 203 Partridge Street, took place on Tuesday evening at 10:30 oclock, at the State Sanatorium at Hamburg, following a prolonged illness, of tuberculosis. She was 42 years of age, and was a member of the Seventh Street Lutheran Church. She is survived by brothers and sisters, Charles, Raymond and William, at home; and Richard, of Bethlehem; and surviving children are, Kenneth, Charles, Bernard, Elizabeth, Ruth, and Richard. Interment to take place in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 23 Mar 1920. Milton Behney, the Hebron merchant, died on Sunday evening at 7:00 oclock at his home on Cumberland Street in Hebron. He was ill for several days, suffering from an attack of pneumonia. He was engaged in business for a long term of years. His wife passed away a number of years ago. He leaves 5 children, John Behney, Womelsdorf; Lillie, wife of Ray Anspach, of Lehman Street, this city; Ellen, wife of Aaron Folmer, Hebron; Mrs. John Legay, also of Lebanon; and David, at home. there are 21 grandchildren and also; brothers, Levi, John, Simon, Adam, and William. The funeral will be held on Thursday, with interment in the Kimmerlings Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: April 1920. Mrs. Ephraim Wolf, of Swatara Township, died at her home Wednesday, after an illness of three weeks, from a complication of diseases. She was aged 58 years, and was a member of Gosherts Church, at Mt. Zion. She leaves her husband and three children.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 12 Jul 1920. George Gettle, aged 24 years, a son of J. W. Gettle, of near Kimmerlings Church, died at 12:30 oclock on Saturday. His illness is said to have been superinduced by a nervous breakdown. Besides his parents, he leaves four sisters, Verna, Edith, Bertha and Ida, all at home; and four brothers, Allen, of Jonestown; Frank and Paul of Eustontown; and Charles and Samuel, at home. Interment to be in the Kochenderfer Cemtery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 12 Jul 1920. Mrs. Susannah Kreiser, of Quentin, passed away at her home this morning at 8:00 oclock, at the age of 58 years. The cause of her death was dropsy, from which she had been ailing for the past six months. Her husband, George W. Kreiser, and the following children survive; Mrs. Elias Dohner; Mrs. Herman Hoke; George W. and Mrs. Henry Dohner; and one brother, Benjamin Brown, of Chester. Burial to be made in the Cornwall Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 12 Jun 1920. Frank Mease, a son of William K. Mease, of Union Township, died on Thursday night at Farview, Pa. He was aged 47 years. Notice of the death reached the Lebanon County Commissioners on Friday afternoon, and since then, they have located relatives who have ordered the remains shipped here, and undertaker Strauss, of Jonestown, has been directed to take charge of the body. Interment to be in the Sattazahns Lutheran Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News column of:10 Jul 1920 entitled: GREEN POINT .. The remains of Mrs. Conrad Kreiser (Elizabeth W. nee Shearer) were interred at Grantville Cemetery, followed by services at the U. B. Church, on Thursday afternoon. Services were conducted by the Rev. E. E. Miller, of Jonestown. Surviving besides her husband, are the following children; Maggie, wife of Jacob Naftzinger, of Lebanon; Emma, wife of Peter R. Deaven, of Green Point; Jacob, of Green Point; Katie, wife of E. G. Ney, of Rutherford; Harvey, of Pittsburgh; Minnie, wife of Charles Nye, of Lickdale; Alice, wife of Harry Bettleyon, of Thompsontown; Annie, wife of Ellsworth Furman, of Hagerstown, Md.; Sadie, wife of Titus B. Ditzler, of Green Point; and Bessie, at home.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 6 Jan 1920. Mrs. John Koons, (Sarah Ann nee Gerberich), 75 years of age, passed away at her home at Ono, last evening, after a long illness. The cause of her death was general debility. She was a prominent member of the Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, and the following children; Elias Koons; and John, Adam, and Anna, all at home. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning. Burial site not disclosed at this time.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 7 Feb 1920. Mrs. Sarah Hartman, wife of Joseph hartman, of North Cornwall Township,passed away at her home on Friday, after an illness of a week, being caused by the Grippe. She was aged 40 years. She was a member of the Saint Marys Roman Catholic Church, Lebanon. She leaves a husband, and twelve children; Sister Cosmas, of Harrisburg; Cora, Sarah, Isabel, Clara, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Catherine, Joseph, Philip, Moses and Herman. Her mother, Mrs. Lorenzo Arnold; three brothers, Steven Arnold, of California; George Arnold, of Oklahoma; Lawrence Arnold, of Iowa; and sisters, Mrs. Aaron Hartman; Mrs. John Arnold; and Mrs. William Seifert, all of this city. Interment site not known.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 22 Dec 1947. Jacob, B. Ditzler. 72, a widely known blacksmith, died on Sunday morning at his residence in Innwood, after an eight months illness of complications. He was the husband of Mrs. Gertrude Long Ditzler. Other survivors are six daughters and three sons, 16 grandchildren and three brothers and two sisters. Daughters and sons are Mrs. Florence Cook; Mrs. Olga Kreiser; Mrs. Clair Sattazahn, all of Lebanon; Mrs. Ethel Kohr, Water Works; Mrs. Norene Cobb, Kansas. and Mrs. Ruth Ditzler, at home; Walter Ditzler, Lickdale; Arthur Ditzler, Bunker Hill and Paul Ditzler, Sand Hill. Brothers are, William Ditzer, Fredericksburg, R. D.; Abner Ditzler, Fredericksburg; & Rev. John Ditzler Catawissa, Pa. Sisters are Mrs. Emma Uhrich, Lebanon; and Mrs. Jennie Wagner, Cleona. Interment in Union Salem Cemetery, Jonestown, Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of 14 Dec 1940. Miss Sallie M. Ditzler, 1341 Scull Street, West Lebanon, died at her home last night at 8:00 oclock, after an illness of one week. Death was caused by complications. Miss Ditzler was a native of Green Point. Surviving are her brother, Daniel Ditzler, with whom she made her home; and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will be at Sattazahns Lutheran Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 18 Jul 1923. Boyd Drews, son of Penrose Drews, of 2018 Church Street, died at his home last night at 9 o'clock of a leaking heart. The deceased was sick one week. He was employed as a repairman on the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, this city. He is survived by his parents, Penrose M. & Emma R.; two brothers, Harry and Frank, both of Lebanon; five sisters, Mrs. William Weber, of Heilmandale; Mrs. Annie Eckert of Colebrook; Mrs. Andrew Fields, and Mrs. Elmer Kohr, both of Green Point; and Lottie, at home. Interment to be made in the Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 23 Dec 1937. Mrs. Emma Rebecca Drews, 75, nee Betleyon, of 2018 Church Street, died at her home at eight o¹clock last night of complications, following a five years illness. She was a member of the United Brethren Church. Surviving are her husband Penrose, & the following children; Harry, Sinking Springs; Frank, Ebenezer; Mrs. Elmer Kohr, Green Point; Mrs. William Weber, Annville; Mrs. Levi Eckert, Palmyra; Mrs. Andrew Fields, Tunnel Hill Farms; and Mrs. Henry Missimer, West Lebanon. 24 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren also survive. Burial to be in the Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 27 Dec 1937. Seven hours after funeral services had been held for his wife, Emma, Penrose Drews, of 2018 Church Street died at his home last night at nine o¹clock. Mrs. Drews died last Wednesday, and was 75 years old and Mr. Drews was 72 years old. Services were held for Mrs. Drews at two o¹clock Sunday afternoon at Rohland¹s Funeral Parlors with Rev. E. E. Bender, pastor of West Lebanon United Brethren Church officiating. Interment was made in Ebenezer Cemetery. Bearers were Ernest Kohr, Wallace Eberly, Edwin Urspring, Charles Eberly, Harry Reddinger, and George Fittery. Mr.Drews is survived by the following children; Harry,Sinking Springs; Frank,Ebenezer; Mrs. Elmer Kohr, Green Point; Mrs. William Weber, Annville; Mrs. Levi Eckert, Palmyra; Mrs. Andrew Fields, Tunnel Hill Farms; and Mrs. Henry Missimer, West Lebanon. 24 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren also survive. Interment in the Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery, N. Lebanon Twp.
Source: The Harrisburg Patriot obits of: 30 June1997. Gordon `Butch` Dunn Jr., 25, of Mount Wolf, York County, died Saturday of injuries suffered in an automobile accident near New Freedom. He was an employee of Tuffy Auto Service Centers, York; a former employee of Midas Auto Systems Experts; and a member of Sons of the American Legion Austin L. Grove Post 403 of Glen Rock. Surviving are his fiancee, Tammy Pike of Mount Wolf; his parents, Gordon L. Dunn Sr. of Glen Rock RD 2 and Dorothy E. Weinholdt Deaton of Orlando; his stepmother, JoAnna L. Kindt Becker-Dunn of Glen Rock RD 2; a sister, Melissa Agnes Dunn of Glen Rock RD 2; three brothers, Charles W. Becker III of Windsor, John P. Dunn of Glen Rock and William Paul Dunn of Glen Rock RD 2; and his maternal grandmothers, Evangeline Weinholdt of Orlando, Fla., and Agnes Kindt of Baltimore. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Geiple Funeral Home, Glen Rock. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.Viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.Mem. contribs. may be made to Animal Rescue Inc., Box 35, Maryland Line, Md. 21105
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 31 Dec 2001. Alma I. Fake, 89, Spang Crest Manor,formerly of Green Point, died of natural causes Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in the home. She was the wife of the late William H. Fake. Born July 23, 1912, in Union Township, she was a daughter of the late Irvin and Ida Wolfe Boltz. She was a member of Sattazahn Lutheran Church in Green Point. Surviving are a daughter, Lilly J., wife of Melvin Hershey of Lebanon; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by sisters Jennie Binkley and Ada Boltz. Funeral service were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown. Friends may call beginning at 1 p.m. Interment will be made in Sattazahn Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 10 Jan 1966. Mrs. Annie L. Fake, a former resident of the Northern Lebanon County area, died this mornng at, the Embreeville State Hospital near West Chester following an illness of three years. She was 85. For the last 18 years Mrs. Fake resided in Ephrata. A son, Dr. Warren H. Fake, Is an Ephrata physician. She was the widow of Elmer N. Fake, who died 43 years ago. Her parents were the late Jacob and Emma Minnich Dietzler. She was a member of the Outwood Lutheran Church. In addition to her son, she Is survived by eight grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren & a sister, Mrs. Kate Edris, of Lebanon. She was preceded in death by two sons, Lloyd, who died three years ago, and Elvin, who died 19 years ago. Interment in Pleasant Hill Chapel, Union Twp., Lebanon Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 14 Nov 1975. Arthur Fake, 78, formerly of the Lebanon area, and late of Dauphin RD 1, Pa., died last evening in the Camp-A-While Guest Home, Campbelltown, where he had been a patient for a month. Born in the Green Point area, he was the son of the late Levi S. and Melinda Kohr Fake. Surviving are: three sisters,Rachel, wife of Harry C. Brown, Palmyra; Cora, wife of Edgar Barr, and Lottie, wife of Fred Phillips, Pillow, Pa. Two brothers, Frank and Edwin, preceded him in death. Services for Arthur Fake, formerly, of Dauphin RD I and a resident of the Camp-A-While Guest Home in Campbelltown, were this morning from the Rothermel Funeral Home in Palmyra. The Rev. Melvin E. Patrick, pastor emeritus of Gravel Hill United Methodist Church. Palmyra, officiated. Interment was in the Gravel Hill Cemeterv, Members of the familv served as pallbearers.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 18 July 1950. Mrs. Catherine Fake, nee Deaven, widow of Amos Fake, died at 4:30 on Monday afternoon, at the age of 95 years, following a two and one half years illness of complications. She was a member of Green Point Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving are two sons, Harvey Fake, of Reading; and the Rev. Norman I. Fake, pastor of the Bethany E. U. B. Church, Lebanon; ten grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren also survive. Rohland¹s Parlors was in charge of services, & interment was made in the Green Point Evang. United Brethren Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 12 Dec 1975. Daisy Kohr Fake, wife of Mose Fake, Jonestown RD 2, was dead on arrival at the Good Samaritan Hospital early this morning of natural causes. She was 64. Born in Green Point, she was a daughter of the late Irvin & Ellen Zechman Kohr. She attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Hershey. In addition to her husband, is survived by: two sons, John L., Lebanon and Herbert, Jonestown RD 2; a daughter, Ethel, wife of Ernest Getz, Fredericksburg RDI; four brothers, Monroe Kohr, Jonestown RD2; Paul. Lebanon; Stephen C., Pine Grove, and Earnest C.,Lebanon; two sisters, Eva, wife of Daniel Kreiser, Jonestown RD 2, and Esther, wife of Paul Moyer, Jonestown RD 2; and 12 grandchildren. Interment in the Pleasant Hill Chapel Cemetery, Union Twp., Lebanon Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 28 Jan 2003. E. Joan Fake, 73, of 80 Silver Lane, Cornwall, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, in her home. Born Sept. 9, 1929, in Cornwall, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine Chervich Fake. She was a factory worker at Lebanon Paper Box until her retirement. Surviving are brothers Carl, husband of Ethel Fake of Annville, and Reginald, husband of Eleanor Fake of Lancaster; a sister Judy Rhoads of Columbus, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Fake, and a sister, Dorothy Brendel. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a visitation beginning at 9. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 27 Nov 2002 Leroy E. Fake, 97, of Jonestown, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at his home. He was the husband of the late Alice R. Fake. Born Dec. 11, 1904, in Green Point, he was the son of the late Edward D. & Josephine Shirk Fake. He was a teacher in Lebanon County for several years and the owner/operator of Fake Implements Farm Equipment for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Beagle Club. Surviving are children Russell D. Fake of Lebanon, Myrtle E., wife of George H. Rodkey of Jonestown, Lena E., wife of Gerald L. Worcester, and Terry L. Fake, both of Annville; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. He was the last of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by sons Elton Fake, Clyde Fake and Leon Fake; a grandson; and a sister, Florence Ditzler. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon. Friends may from 6-8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be in Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 22 Sep 1924. John Fake, 75, retired farmer of Green Point, died Monday at his residence, after an illness of some time. He was a member of the united Brethren Church at Green point. Surviving are his wife Mollie, nee Fahler; a daughter, Mrs. Fannie Kreiser; and a son Levi of Lebanon; He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Laura Deaven. Services were held from the residence and also from the United Brethren Church in Green Point, with interment in the adjacent Church cemetery. Friends and family served as bearers.
Lebanon Daily News Obituaries of: Saturday, September 23, 2000 John H. Fake, 49, of 2482 Scenic Drive, Lancaster, died of natural causes Thurs., Sept. 21, 2000, at home. Born Nov. 10, 1950, in Lebanon, he was the son of Carl E. Fake of Annville and the late Mary Blair Fake. He was employed for the last year and a half as an assistant supervisor in the shipping department of the Armstrong Corporation, Lancaster. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving in addition to his father are daughters Barbara Fake of Lebanon & Jennifer Fake of Hamburg; brothers Carl Fake of Hershey and Joseph Fake of Lebanon; sisters Mary Deitzler and Tina Fake of Jonestown and Betty Kindt of Annville; and companion LaRue Eltz. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 9 a.m. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily news obits of:14 Oct 1982. Katie M. Fake, Lebanon Valley Brethren home, widow of Levi Fake, died Wednesday, Oct 13, 1982 in the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was 86. Born in Lebanon Co., she was a daughter of the late Harry and Eliza Sattazahn Binkley. Mrs. Fake was retired from S. Kantor Co. and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Lickdale. Surviving children; Grace Kreiser, Palmyra; Esther Kindt,Jonestown RD 3; Earl Fake, Annville RD 2; Katherine Garvin, Lebanon; Ralph Fake, Jonestown RD 2; & William Fake, Palmyra; 16 grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren; & a sister, Martha Mease, Jonestown RD 2. Funeral Saturday, Oct 16 at 11:00 AM from the Rohland Funeral Home, with interment at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily news obits of: 24 Nov 1953. Levi Fake, well known resident of Jonestown RD 2, died at 7:00 o¹clock last evening in the Good Samaritan Hospital, where he was admitted Sunday for medical treatment. He was the son of the late Solomon and Anna Bates Fake & was employed as a woodcutter and sawmill helper. He was a member of Green Point United Brethren Church, Lickdale. He is survived by his wife Katie & 6 children; Grace, wife of Raymond Kreiser; Esther, wife of, Raymond Kindt; Katherine, wife of Neville Garvin, all of Lebanon; Earl Fake, Annville RD 2; Ralph Fake, Jonestown RD 2; & William Fake, at home; 14grandchildren; one brother, Monroe Fake, Jonestown; & a sister, Mrs. Mary Fitting, Strausstown RD 1. Funeral from the Strauss Funeral Home, Jonestown, with the Rev. Harry W. Deaven of the Trinity United Brethren Church, Lebanon, in charge. Interment at Green Point Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 13 Oct 1956. Levi S. Fake, 92. of 250, North Chestnut St., Palmyra, died this morning at the Lebanon Co. Hospital. He was a retired Reading Railroad Company employee He belonged to Bethany EUB Church, Palmyra. He leaves four daughters; Cora, wife of Edgar L. Barr, Reinoehlsville, Rachel, wife of Harry C. Brown; Lottie, wife of John Bensinger, Palmyra; Hilda, wife of Chester Sherman, Lebanon. Also surviving are three sons. Edwin, Frank and Arthur, all of Palmrya; 26 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and four, great great - grandchildren. Funeral services were held from Rohland's parlors, with the Rev. Josepoh W. Schober, of Bethany Evangelical United Brethren Church, Palmyra, in charge of the service. Interment was made in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 13 Jan 1939. Mrs. Louisa Fake (nee Kreiser), widow of Simon Fake, died Friday at her home at 105 S. White Oak St., Annville, of complications, after a two weeks illness. Mrs. Fake was aged 83 years. She is survived by three children, Charles W., at home; Arthur T. Fake, Buffalo Springs; and Mrs. Martin Tompkins, Heilmandale. Also surviving are a brother, Josiah Kreiser,Lebanon; and one sister, Mrs. Caroline Moonshine, of Union Deposit, and thirteen grandchildren. Interment in the Steelstown Cemetery, Leb.Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 5 Feb 1940. In Green Point, on the 3rd. inst., Mrs. Mollie Fake, widow of John Fake, aged 90 years and 3 months. Funeral on Wednesday at 2:00 o¹clock from Sattazahn¹s Church, Green Point. All services at the church. Interment at adjoining cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice. Friends may call Tuesdays evening, 7 to 9 at the Strauss Funeral Home, Jonestown.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, 6 Oct. 2003. Calvin D. Spitler, 86, of 1695 Quentin Road, Lebanon, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003, in Lebanon. He was the husband of Marian L. Clouser Spitler, with whom he celebrated a 52nd wedding anniversary in May. Born Dec. 17, 1916, in North Cornwall Township, he was a son of the late Adam Calvin and Amanda Royer Spitler. He was a lawyer and a partner in the Lebanon law firm Spitler & Kilgore and was a former attorney for the Public Utilities Commission Examiner. He was a 1934 graduate of Lebanon High School, a 1938 graduate of Lebanon Valley College, and a 1942 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He was a member of Tabor United Church of Christ in Lebanon; a senior member of the Lebanon County Bar Association; a member of the Lebanon Country Club, of which he was a past president of the board of directors; attorney and past president of the Central Penn AAA; a member of the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Fredericksburg; the Fredericksburg American Legion; Lebanon VFW; a life master and member of the American Contract Bridge League; past exalted ruler and life member of the Lebanon Elks Lodge; past master of Mt. Lebanon Lodge 226; Zembo Shrine Temple; Hermit Commandary No. 24 in Lebanon; Lebanon Council No. 27 Royal and Select Master Masons of Pennsylvania; was awarded the 50 years Masonic Service emblem by the R.W. Grand Lodge F&AM of Pennsylvania; was member of the Lebanon County Humane Society, where volunteered his services as attorney; and the Lebanon Valley College Alumni Association. His hobbies included golf, bridge and cards, sporting events, travel and restoring his home, the family farm where he was born. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. After specialized training at the Naval Academy, he was a communications officer on the destroyer USS Capps DD 550, serving in Europe with the British Home Fleet. He was also the executive officer on the USS Lamberton AG 21 in the South Pacific with the 5th Fleet. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are nieces and nephews. He was the last of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by brothers Lester and John Spitler and sisters Helen Kreiser, Cora Arnold, Ida Lowry and Bertha Landis. Services and interment in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Kreamer Funeral Home, Annville, is in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Monday, 6 Oct. 2003. Sarah B. Shuey Shertzer, 92, of Cedar Haven, South Lebanon Township, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2003, at home. She was the wife of the late Lee G. Shertzer. Born Jan. 8, 1911, in Avon, she was a daughter of the late Wayne and Anna Shaak Shuey. She was a homemaker and part-time employee of the former Avon Fire Co. Grocery Store and Loser's Music Store. A member of Grace United Church of Christ in Lebanon, she taught Sunday school. She volunteered for the American Heart Association and enjoyed playing bingo. Surviving are son Frederick W., husband of Gloria Shertzer of Lebanon; daughter Edith, wife of Raymond Brown of Lebanon; brother Allen Shuey of Florida; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter June Shertzer. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 9. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 20 Mar 1922. Mrs. Salesia Dissinger, widow of the late John Dissinger, died shortly before noon today at her residence, on Water Street, Hebron, after an illness of several weeks, due to a complication of diseases. She was 85 years of age, and was a member of the Hebron U. B. Church. She leaves four sons, John, jacob, harry and Charles Dissinger; and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Lutz, of Columbia; and Mrs. Mamie Davies, at home. A number of granchildren & great-grandchildren also are left. DISSINGER-In Hebron, on the 20th. inst. Salesia Dissinger, nee Phillippi, widow of the late John Dissinger, aged 85 years. Funeral on Saturday morning at 9:30 oclock, from the residence at 22 Water Street, Hebron. Services at the Hebron U. B. Church. Interment at the Kimmerlings Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Wed., 1 Oct. 2003. Edward O. Kreiser, 69, of 4 Brook Lane, Fredericksburg, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at home. He was the common law husband of Mildred E. Meck and the husband of the late Louise Donmoyer Kreiser. Born Jan. 6, 1934, in Manheim, he was a son of the late Harry and Irene Ohnmacht Kreiser. He retired with 31 years of service as a molder for Quaker Alloy and served with the Army as a military policeman. Surviving, in addition to his common law wife, are daughters Lorraine, wife of James Hall of Colorado, and Jennifer, wife of Thomas Buerk of Grantville; brother Richard Kreiser of Jonestown; sister Anna, wife of John Loverich of Fredericksburg; and two grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township, preceded by a viewing from 9 to 10 in the Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Sun., 21 Sep. 2003. Isadore F. Ollar, 83, of Lebanon and formerly of Lickdale died Friday, Sept.19, 2003, at home. He was the husband of Lenore A. Kreiser Ollar, with whom he would celebrated a 56th wedding anniversary Oct. 29. Bom June 20, 1920, in Jonestown, he was a son of the late Samuel and Mary Martin Ollar. He retired in 1982 from PennDOT, where he had worked as a mechanic. He attended Moonshine United ZionChurch and was an avid hunter. An Army veteran of World War II, he served in the European Theatre and was a recipient of the Silver Medal of Honor, three Bronze Stars of Valor and a Purple Heart. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons Eugene L., husband of Sharon Ollar of Grantville, and Isadore L., husband of Lorretta I Ollar of Lebanon; daughter Nancy L., wife of Paul Kreiser of Lebanon; brothers William Ollar of Florida and Samuel Ollar of Lickdale; sisters Stella Decker of Lickdale & Mary Tice of Bellegrove; 8 grandchildren; & 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister Christine Zanic. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m tomorrow. Interment will be in Moonshine United Zion Church Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News Funeral Notices of: 20 Mar 1922. DISSINGER - In Hebron, on the 20th. inst. Teresa Dissinger, aged 35 years, 4 months, and 10 days. Funeral on Saturday morning at 9:30 oclock, from the residence at 22 Water Street, Hebron. Services at the Hebron U. B. Church. Interment at the Kimmerlings Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 6 July 1922. Mrs. Elizabeth Dissinger, aged 52 years, wife of Jacob Dissinger, of Miners Village, died this morning at the Good Samaritan Hospital, where she had been under treatment for several days, suffering from a complication of diseases. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Roy Devort; and these brothers and sisters; Daniel and William Burkey, and Mrs. Charles Nagle, and Miss Annie Burkey. Interment in the Cornwall Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 4 Aug 1922. Mrs. Clara (Sterner) Rupp, wife of John Rupp, Lickdale, died at the family home on Thursday after a prolonged illness. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Mabel, at home; a son, Irwin Rupp, Pleasant Hill; and two brothers, Joseph and Charles Sterner, of near Lickdale. The funeral will be held from the house, at 9:30 oclock on Monday morning, and burial will be made at the Sattazahn Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News Funeral Notices of: 24 Mar 1922. MILLER - In Lebanon, on the 23rd. inst., William H. Miller, aged 70 years. Funeral on Tuesday morning at 2:00 oclock, from the residence at 316 North Eleventh Street.. Services at the St. Pauls U. E. Church. Interment at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News Funeral Notices of: 24 Mar 1922. OBRIEN - In Lebanon, on the 23rd. inst., Anthony Obrien, aged 69 years, 5 months, and 13 days. Funeral on Monday, March 27 at 2:00 oclock. Services from the residence at 1133 Mifflin Street. Interment at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News Funeral Notices of: 24 Mar 1922. MILLER - In Lebanon, on the 22nd. inst., Edwin M. Miller. Funeral on Saturday, March 25th. at 2:00 oclock, from his late residence at 14th. and Oak Street.. Services at the Salem Lutheran Church at 2:30. Interment at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 17 Mar 1922. John W. Emrich, residing at 339 Federal Street, died last night at his home as a reasult of a stroke of aploplexy. He had suffered a stroke four years ago, which paralyzed his left side. He was 68 years of age, and was a member of the United Brethren Church.He had been employed at the Lebanon Nut and Bolt Works. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Emrich; five sons, Harry B., John E., Robert F., of Detroit; Sherman, Walter, and three daughters, Mrs. Clara Wagner of Scranton; Mrs. Maud Emrich and Mrs. Bessie Lengle, of this city. Interment in the Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery.
q Lebanon Daily News Funeral Notices of: 24 Mar 1922. HENRICH - In Detroit, Michigan on the 22nd. inst., Mrs. Charles Henrich, nee Elizabeth Gress, aged 23 years. Funeral on Monday morning at 8:30 oclock, from 323 Lehman Street. Services at 9:00 oclock at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church. Interment in the Saint Mary Cemetery, Lebanon. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News Funeral Notices of: 27 Jan 1922. WHITMAN - In Steelstown, Lebanon County, on the 26th. inst., Mrs. Fianna Whitman, aged 74 years and 1 month. Funeral on Monday morning at 11:00 oclock, from the late residence in Steelstown. Services at the Millbach Lutheran Church. Interment at the Millbach Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 5 Jul 1986. David T. Deaven, Pine Grove RD 3, died last evening at the home of his son, Lloyd A. Deaven, Jonestown RD 2. He was 80 and had been in poor health for some time. His wife, he late Carrie Kohr Deaven, died in 1953. Born in Union Twp., he was a son of the late Jacob and Maggie Nye Deaven. He was the owner of the Oakwood Coal Co. in Ravine. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Lickdale. He is survived by three sons, Lloyd A., Jonestown RD 2; Clarence N., Pine Grove RD 1, and David F. Jr., Jonestown RD I, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A son, the Rev. Harry Deaven, and a grandson, Dale, preceded him in death. Services were held from Strauss Funeral Home, Jonestown, with Rev. W. Gary Epler of Trinity United Methodist Church of Lickdale, in charge. Interment was made in the Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 22 Oct 1918. Mrs. Charles Deaven of Green Point, died there on Sunday, from pneumonia. She was 23 years of age. She was amember of the congregation worshipping at the Moonshine Church. She leaves to survive, her husband and a son named Charles. Interment to be made in the Moonshine Church Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, January 25, 2002. Harold B. Deaven, 74, of ManorCare Health Services, Lebanon, and formerly of Jonestown, died of natural causes Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in the home. Born April 11, 1927, in Union Township, he was a son of the late Joseph E. and Sarah A. Bucher Deaven. Surviving are a brother, Norman H. Deaven of Lebanon; and sisters Esther K. Deaven and Verna A. Deaven, both of Jonestown, and Ruth E. Rausch of Palmyra. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be at Sattazahn Lutheran Cemetery, Green Point.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 12 Aug 1964. Harry G. Deaven, 69, of 26 W. Pottsville St., Pine Grove, died on Monday at Wilmington General Hospital, Wilmington, Del. .He was a son of the late Jacob and Kate Kreiser Deaven. Prior to his retirement, Deaven had been employed as a clerk at the Schuylkill County Courthouse, Pottsville for approximately 25 years. He was a past commander of Pine Grove Post 374 of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife, the former Annie Fry; a daughter, Marie, wife of Alton Neal, North Star, Del.; a son Donald, Meadow Wood, Del.; and two sisters,.Mrs. Annie Williams and Mrs. Lydia Acker, Dover, N.J. Seven grandchildren also survive. Services were held from the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home in Pine Grove, and interment was made in the St. John¹s Cemetery, Pine Grove.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 6 Mar 1951. Harvey N. Deaven, West Jonestown,died at 1:30 p. m., Monday. at. the Medlcal College Hospital, Philadelphia. He had been ill for the last three weeks and was a patient at the local Good Samaritan Hospital before being transferred to the Medlcal College Hospital He was the son of the late Nathaniel and Laura (Fake) Deaven and employed, by the Bethlehem steel Water Supply Company, Jonestown where he worked until February 13. when he left his employment due to ill health. He was a member of the Green Point Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge, Jonestown. In addition to his wife, Mrs. Jenny (Mease) Deaven, he is survived by a son, Roy, Jonestown; daughter Myrle,. at home; granddaughter, Phyllis Jean, Jonestown; sister, Laura, wife of John Kindt, Lebanon, and a stepbrother, Raymond, Pal myra. Funeral service from Strauss, Jonestown, with interment in Zion Lutheran Cem., Jonestown.
Lebanon Daily news obits of: 3 Apr 1953. Hiram F. Deaven, 63, died in his sleep last night, at his home, 116 N. Vine Street, Harrisburg. Death was attributed to a heart attack. He had been under a doctors care for the past two years. Deaven was the husband of Mrs.Gertrude (Fox). Deaven, of Hummelstown Route 1, and was a resident of Hummelstown until seven years ago when he moved to Harrisburg. He was a Lathe Operator by trade, but lately worked as a short order cook in Harrisburg. Born near Green Point, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Deaven. A member of the Spring Creek Church of the Brethren, Hershey, he also belonged to the Paxtang Fire Company. Surviving are his wife; six sons, Charles F., Hummelstown; Morris, now in N.J.; Lloyd F., Union, Deposit; Russell, Middle River, Md.; Ralph, Hummelstown Route 1; and Paul, of Wisconsin; two daughters, Miss Mary Deaven, Hummelstown Route 1; and Mrs. Ralph Espenshade, Middletown R.D.; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandehild; and three brothers, William, Jonestown; Elias, Harrisburg Route 2; and David of Green Point. Burial at Hanoverdale Cemetery, Dauphin Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 19 Jul 1982. Jennie E. Deaven, 88, Jonestown, died Sunday in the Palmyra Nursing Home, where she had lived since Sept. 1981. She was the widow of Harvey N. Deaven. Born in Union Twp., Lebanon Co., Mrs. Deaven was a daughter of thelate Andrew & Emma Behney Mease. She was a member of the Jonestown United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women of the church. Surviviors are, a son, Roy E. Deaven; aand a daughter, Myrle E., wife of James McLaughlin, of Jonestown; a sister, Dorothy, wife of David Myers, Jonestown RD 1; one grandchild, and two great-grandchildren. Interment in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown, Lebanon Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Wednesday, April 10, 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: 24 Aug 1963. Joseph E, Deaven, 63, Jonestown RD 2, died, Friday afternoon at the Lebanon Sanatorium. A son of the late Peter & Emma Kreiser Deaven, he was a retired miner. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Sarah Bucher Deaven; two sons., Harold, at home; and Norman, Lebanon; three daughters, Esther and Verna, both at home, and Ruth, wife of Henry Rausch, Palmyra. Surviving also are one brother, Jacob Deaven, of Lebanon, and six sisters; Mrs. Sadie Kohr, Lebanon; Mamie, wife of Edward Henry, Strasburg; Sallie, wife of .John Kohr, Fredericksburg; Mrs. Bertha Pickle, Strasburg; Mrs. .Jennie Eckman, Lancaster; Mrs. Mabel Knapp, New Holland, and one grandchild. Interment in the Sattazahns Lutheran Cemetery, Lebanon Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 31 Dec 1997. Margaret Alice Deaven, 88, Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra, died of natural causes Tuesday, April 20, 1999 in Hershey Medical Center. Born June 13, 1910, in Lebanon County, she was the daughter of Hiram F. & Gertrude A. Deaven. She retired from Hershey Chocolate after 48 years working in the knockout, Hersheyets, and wrapping departments. She was a member of Spring Creek Church of the Brethren, Hershey and a former member of Dauphin County Farm Women's Association. Surviving are brothers Lloyd Deaven, Hummelstown, Morris F. Deaven, Camp Hill, & Russell F. Deaven, Homosassa, Fla.; nieces and nephews; and greatnieces and greatnephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Charles F., Ralph F., Paul F. Deaven. Her funeral will be held at 2 tomorrow in Spring Creek Church of the Brethren, 335 E. Areba Ave., Hershey, preceded by a viewing beginning at 1:30. Bural will be in Spring Creek Cem., Hershey. Rothermel Funeral Home, Palmyra is in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 18 Nov 1947. Peter Deaven, 84, of Jonestown Route 2, passed away at his home Sunday night from complications, following an illness of 6 weeks duration. He was a retired coal miner. He leaves the following children; Amos, Detroit; Mrs. Sadie Kohr, Jonestown; Mrs Edward Henry, Lancaster Route 3; Mrs. Perry Echman, Lancaster; Joseph, Jonestown; Mrs. John A. Kohr, Jonestown Route 2; Mrs. Lester Pickel, Lancaster; Mrs. Ralph Knapp, Detroit; and Jacob C., Lebanon Route 4; 27 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters; John, Schuylkill Haven; Jacob, Pine Grove; Grant, Jonestown Rt. 2; Mrs. Lizzie Rhen, Jonestown Route 3; and Mrs. Katie Rhen, Jonestown Route 2. Funeral services were held today at 2 PM in the Strauss Funeral Home, Jonestown, for Peter K. Deaven, of Green point, with Rev. John Jones, pastor of the Church of God, Lebanon. officiating. Interment was made in the Moonshine Cemetery. Strauss had charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 24 Dec 1965. William H. Deaven, 72, Jonestown RD I. died Thursday afternoon in Good Samaritan Hospital. Deaven was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, the former Elsie Elliott; three daughters, Lourane, wife of Harry Buck, Grantville RD 1; Mareda, wife of Ammon Boltz, and Jean, wife of John Boltz, both of Myerstown RD 1; ten grandchildren, and a brother, David Deaven, Pine Grove. He was a son of the late Jacob and Maggie Nye Deaven. Funeral services for William Deaven, Jonestown RD 1, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Stanley L. Strauss Funeral Home,Jonestown. Deaven was a member of the Jonestown Bible Church. His pastor, the Rev. George Atkins, officiated at the services. Interment was made In Jonestown Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Buck, Ammon Boltz, John Boltz and Raymond Wolfe,all sons-in-law of Deaven, and George Lerch and Abraham Lefever.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 8 July 1965. Charles T. Derr, 60, 53 Lehman St., died at 3:20 this morning at the Lebanon Sanatorium after an illness of six months.He was a son of the late Irwin and Ellen Brower Derr. Derr was employed as a painter and paper-hanger for Heverling Decorators. He worshipped in the Evatigelical United Brethren faith. He was a member of the Lebanon Oriole's Lodge He is survived by his wife, Elsie Kreiser Derr; two sons, Robert I. Derr of Jonestown RD2, and Charles T. Derr Jr. of Lebanon; two daughters, Doreen, wife of Marvin Hamblin, Killeen, Texas, and Barbara, wife of Neil Gingrich, Lebanon RD 2, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held from Rohland's Parlors, with interment made in the Grand View Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 28 Nov 1950. Charles P. Dissinger, 22 South Fifth Avenue, died at 3 p.m. Monday at his home of complications. He was 78 years old and had been iII for the past three and a half years. He was born at Avon, the son of John W. and Selesa Phillipi Dissinger. He was a road supervisor in South Lebanon Township and worshipped in the Reformed faith. Surviving are his wife, Ida Kindt Dissinger, two daughters, Mrs. Eva Hoover, Lebanon, and Miss Ruth Dissinger, at home; also the following brothers and sisters: Jacob Dissinger, Bouton, Iowa.; Harry Dissinger, Reading; & Mrs. Joseph Lutz, Columbia, & Mrs. Mamie Davis, of Lebanon. Funeral services Were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Risser Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland Street for Charles P. Dissinger, late of 22 South Fifth Avenue. The Rev. Alden G. Biely, pastor of the Hebron Evangelical United Brethren Church. officiated. Wallace Fegley, Samuel Herr, Aaron Follmer, Harvey Bensing, Irvin Spangler and George Neuman were the pall bearers. Burial took place in the Kimmerling's Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News Funeral Notices of: 27 Jan 1922. MEASE - In Lebanon on the 26th.inst., Mrs. Sarah A. Mease, aged 74 yrs 5 months, and 10 days. Funeral on Monday afternoon at 1:30 oclock, from the late residence,1114 Mifflin Street. Services at the Reformed Church, Quentin. Interment at the Quentin Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News Funeral Notices of: 27 Jan 1922. ELLENBERGER - In North Annville Township on the 25th.inst., Mary Ellenberger, wife of John H. Ellenberger, aged 71 yrs. and 12 days. Funeral on Sunday morning at 9:45 oclock, from the late residence in North Annville Twp. Services at Kauffmans U. B. Church. Interment on the adjoining cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News Funeral Notices of: 27 Jan 1922. SHOWER - In Rexmont on the 24th.inst., Mrs. Salinda Shower, widow of late Henry Shower, aged 82 years., 9 months and 11 days. Funeral on Saturday morning at 10:00 oclock, from the late residence in Rexmont. Services at the residence. Interment in the Lutheran cemetery at Cornwall. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News Funeral Notices of: 27 Jan 1922. URICH - In France, April 8th.,1919, Ira Urich, aged 23 years. Funeral on Sunday afternoon at 1:45 oclock, from the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Urich of Myerstown. Services at the house on West main Avenue. Interment in the New Union Cemetery in Myerstown.. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 3 Jan 2002. Harry E. Dissinger, 77, 337 E. Mifflin St., Lebanon died of natural causes Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. Born Feb. 26, 1924, in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Harry G. and Anna Flamm Dissinger. He was a retired employee of the former Bethlehem Steel Corp., a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a member of the Maennerchor and St. Gertrude's clubs, Lebanon; American Legion, Holy Name Society and St. Cecilia Church. Surviving are half-sisters Mildred Rank & Norma Mehler, both of Lebanon, & Lois Rank of Jonestown. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. Cecilia Church, 202 E.Lehman St., Lebanon, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10. Interment will be in St. Gertrude's Cemetery. Thompson Funeral Home, Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 29 July 1982. Harry G. Dissinger, 82, husband of Lola Robertson Dissinger, 461 N. Fourth St., Lebanon died Wednesday evening in the Lebanon Valley General Hospital. Born in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Harry W. and Annie Fauber Dissinger. He was retired from the Lebanon Steel Foundry, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Dissinger was the first chief of police of the S. Lebanon Township force & was chief of police in Swatara Township from 1972 until 1978. He served as special deputy sheriff under Claude E. Hartman & was a member of the Magna, Utah F &AM; Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg; Hermit Commandery; Weidle Royal Arch Chapter, Lebanon County Shrine Club, National Rifle Assoc.; Keystone Gun Club; Pennsylvania Fire Police Assoc.; Lebanon Co. Fire Police Assoc.; Lebanon Fraternal Order of Police; and Jonestown American Legion. He had been a justice of the peace for Swatara Township and was a Lebanon Co. fire commissioner for 24 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by children Mildred Rank, Elmira Heights, N.Y.; Norma Mehier and Lois Rank, Lebanon; and Harry Dissinger, Lebanon; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildxen; a sister Elsie Kurr, Lebanon; a brother Edward Dissinger, Reading; and .a number of nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday morning from the Rohland Funeral Home for Harry G. Dissinger, 461 N. Fourth St . The Rev. Harry T. Richwine, pastor of the Salem Lutheran Church, officiated. Interment was made in Mount Lebanon Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were James Rank, Thomas Rank, John Rank, Joseph Mehler, Andrew Mehler and Edward Mehier.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 3 Mar 1961. Harry W. Dissinger, 91, a native of Myerstown and a former Lebanon resident, died Wednesday morning in his apartment in Reading. He was the son of the late John and Celisa Philip Dissinger and was employed as a cigar maker in Reading for 25 years before his retirement in 1939. He is survived his widow, Mrs. Elsie Billingham Dissinger of Reading; twp daughters, Mrs. Elsie Kurr of Lebanon; June, wife of Albert Randis of Reading; two sons, Edward of Reading, and Harry W. of Jonestown. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Mamie Davis, Lebanon. Services for HARRY W. DISSINGER, 91, who died Wednesday A.M. in his apartment at 331 Penn St., will be held Saturday at 1 pm. in T. C. Auman, Inc., Funeral Parlors.The Rev. Dr. Paul E. Schmoyer will officiate. Burial will be in Kimmerling's Cemetery,Lebanon Co.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 7 Aug. 1962. Mrs. Ida A. Dissinger, 87, 22 S. 5th. Ave, died early this morning at the Good Samaritan Hospital after a three week illness. She was the daughter of the late John and Sybilla Weaber Kindt, and was a member of the Hebron EUB Church. She is survived by two daughters, Ruth E., wife of Sterling Krumbine, at home, and Mrs. Eva M. Hoover, of Lebanon. A number of neices and nephews are also survivors. She was the last of her immediate family. Funeral services for Mrs. Ida A. Dissinger, 22 S. 5th. Ave., were held this morning from Christman's Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland St. The Rev. Alden G. Biely, pastor of Hebron EUB Church, officiated. Interment was in Kimmerling's Cemetery. Pallbearers were Warren Fegley, Sterling Krumbine, Norman Shaeffer and Colin Krumbine.
Hazleton Standard-Speaker obits of: Tues. 2 May, 2000. Alvin K. Ditzler, aged 88died - Monday 1 May 2000 in his residence in Tamaqua. He was born in Green Point, Lebanon Co. Place of death was in Tamaqua, Pa. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Tamaqua. He was corporate vice president and plant operations manager for J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills, Hometown, Pa. His spouses were Elizabeth Spath, deceased; and Madelon Nicolodi, surviving . His parents were Titus Ditzler and Sadie Kreiser Ditzler. Place of burial was in Pleasant Hill Chapel Cemetery, Green Point, Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Thurs., 13 Sep 2001. Arthur J. Ditzler, 91, of Hearthstone Manor, Lebanon, died of natural causes Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ada M. Kercher Ditzler. Born April 28, 1910, in Union Township, he was a son of the late Jacob and Gertrude Long Ditzler. He retired in 1975 from the Hershey Hotel, where he had worked as a painter and paper hanger. Before that, he was a self-employed painting contractor. He was a member of Kochenderfer's United Methodist Church and the Jonestown Area Senior Citizens. Surviving are sisters Noreen Cobb and Ruth Lutz, both of Lebanon, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Walter and Paul Ditzler & a sister, Ethel Kohr. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kochenderfer's United Methodist Church, 1105 Kochenderfer Road, Lebanon. Friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 12 Nov 1975. David E. Ditzler died November 12, 1975 at the age of 76. He was the son of Elmer and Alice Zechman Ditzler of Union Township. He was the widower of Jennie C. Kreiser Ditzler, who died in 1963. He was a member of Sattazahn¹s Lutheran Church, Green Point. He is survived by a sister, Isabel Lambert of Lebanon. The funeral was held from Strauss Funeral Home, Jonestown, and interment ws made in Sattazahn¹s Lutheran Cemetery. Friends and family served as pallbearers.
Lebanon Daily News obits of Monday, 13 Sep 1965. Elvin M. Ditzler, 31, Fredericksburg RD 1, died Sunday night at the Good Samaritan Hospital. He had been ill since May. Ditzler was a son of Mrs. Jenny Fake Ditzler and the late Samuel E. Ditzler. He was the husband of Mildred Kreiser Ditzler. He was employed by the Lebanon Chemical Co In addition to his wife and his mother, he is survived by the following; two sons, Elvin Jr. and Rickey; and two daughters, Virgina and Kim, all at home; also three brothers, Franklin R. Ditzler, Jonestown RD 1; Kenneth Ditzler, Penhurst School, near Reading; and Vernon Ditzler, Lebanon; and five sisters, Grace, wife of Victor McKenzie, Middletown; Violet, wife of Lloyd Hernley, Jonestown; Betty, wife of Russell Peiffer, Lebanon; Mrs. Geraldine Schaeffer, Jonestown RD 1; and Dorothy, wife of Paul Hoover, Fredericksburg RD 1. Interment in the Kimmerlings Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Friday, June 28, 2002. Ethel F. Siegrist, 87, of 14 Kindred Place, Annville, formerly of Ono, died of natural causes Wednesday, June 26, 2002, in Lebanon's Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of the late Christian E. Siegrist. Born Aug. 30, 1914, in Union Township, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Sadie Deaven Kohr. She was a member of the Ono United Methodist Church and Ono Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, and a former member of the Ono Woman's Christian Temperance Union and Jonestown Senior Citizens. Survivors are a son, Donald E., husband of Joanne Siegrist, Jonestown; a daughter, Esther F., wife of Harold Peiffer of Jonestown; five grand children; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sisters Margaret Wise, Grace Waltermyer and Pauline Wise. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Ono United Methodist Church, Jonestown Road, Ono. 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: 13 Jun 1967. George W. Ditzler, Lickdale, Jonestown RD #1, died Monday morning in the Reading Hospital. He was 73. A member of Sattazahn¹s Lutheran Church, he was the son of the late Frank and Clara Boughter Ditzler. In addition to his widow, the former Bessie Ditzler, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Irene Noll, Jonestown RD #1; a brother, Harry, Fredericksburg; and three sisters, Mary, wife of Robert Heisey, Lebanon; Laura, wife of George Swalm, Dauphin RD #1; and Roma, wife of Harold Gerberich, Jonestown. Interment in the Sattazahns Lutheran Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 7 Sep 1918. Rev. H. E. Fasnacht, pastor of the First United Evangelical Church, this morning at 9:30 oclock, conducted services for the late Henry Kreiser, this city, at the house, 530 Maple Street. Interment followed in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. The sons and sons-in-law were the pallbearers.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 17 Oct 1918. Harry Mease, sixteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mease, of 58 Moravian Street, Hebron, died at 8:30 oclock Tuesday evening from pneumonia, after an illness of eight days. He was a student of Hebron High School, and a member of Avon U. B. Church. His parents and the following brothers and sisters are left; Clarence Mease, Philadelphia; Mrs. Stella Reber, this city; Miss Bessie Mease, a U. S. Army Nurse at Camp Devitt, Ayer, Mass.; Charles, Earl, and Elsie, a twin sister, all at home. Interment in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Pa.
qqqq Lebanon Daily News obits of: Oct. 1918. Private Harry E. Demmy, a member of Lebanon¹s Company H, now known as Co. D, 109th. Infantry, died from the effects of being gassed in battle, according to a telegram which reached his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Demmy, 310 North 12th. Street, on Wednesday evening. He enlisted in the military service before the company went to Mexico in 1916. He is also survived by his wife, Sadie E. Demmy, nee Mease. He is interred in the Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery, Lebanon Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 28 Sep 1918. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Himmelberger, of Annville, have been notified of the death of their son William E. Himmelberger, aged 30 years, at his residence in Jersey City, New Jersey, following an attack of pneumonia, brought on by influenza. The deceased was a printer by trade, learning the trade at the Annville Publishing Co., after which he secured employmment at Butterick Publishing Co., in New York, where he was employed as a linotype operator. Besides his parents, he is survived by a wife and daughter and one sister; Mrs. H. G. Witmeyer, of Palmyra. The funeral will be held from his late residence in Jersey City tomorrow morning. Interment site not announced at this time.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 10 Oct 1918. Marshall D. Cox, twenty year old son of Mrs. kate Cox, of 419 Guilford Street, died on Monday, a victim of pneumonia. His mother, a sister, Carrie, and a brother, Samuel are left. Interment in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 1 Nov. 1918. Richard Kohr, died on Wednesday, of influenza, at Scranton, where he had been employed for the past two years. Prior to that, he had worked in the iron industry in this city. He was aged 32 years. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kohr, of 509 Lehman Street, this city, he leaves these brothers and sisters; Harry Kohr, Jersey City; Elmer Kohr, serving his country in France; John Kohr, at home; Frank Kohr, residing in the west; and Misses Annie and Maggie Kohr, at home. It is understood, that the body will be brought home, but arrangements have not been completed at this time. Burial site not determined.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 1 Nov. 1918. Joseph Magyar, of Sixth Avenue, just below Lehman Street, whose death ocurred just before noon on Wednesday from influenza, was 23 years old. He was employed at Bethlehem Steel Company, in Lebanon, as a laborer. He leaves a wife and four children; Mary, Helen, Catherine and Margaret. Interment in St. Gertrudes R. C. Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 1 Nov. 1918. Stephen Allwein, who was engaged in the general merchandise business at 42 East Cumberland Street, died at eight oclock this morning from pneumonia. He was aged 32 years. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Allwein. Besides his parents, he leaves the following; his wife, Cora, and two daughters, Beatrice and Elizabeth; brothers and sisters, Philip, Pierce, Charles of REading; Jennie, Maggie, Katherine, Mrs. Jerome Arnold, Mary and Sarah. He was a prominent member of St. Marys Catholic Church. Interment site unknown.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: Nov. 1918. THe Rev. George R. Deisher, pastor of the Lutheran Church, Jonestown, this morning at ten oclock, was in charge of the services held for the late Mrs. David Kohr, of East Lickdale. Services at the house were followed by interment in the Union Salem Cemetery, at that place. H. B. Strauss, of Jonestown, was the undertaker.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 3 July 1918. Mrs. Sarah Behney, widow of Frank Behney, was found dead in bed this morning at the home of her niece, Mrs. John lawrence, 40 Moravian Street, Hebron. She was suffering a complication of dropsy and heart disease. Mrs. Behney was a daughter of the late Jacob Bucks, and was born at Schaefferstown, 64 years ago. She leaves her husband, and the following brothers and sisters; Jacob Bucks, Hebron; Hiram Bucks, Lancaster; Dr. Frank Bucks, Reading; and Mrs. Joseph matters, of this city. Interment in the Schaefferstown Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 17 July 1918. Adam Okum, a widely known East Hanover Township farmer, living at Lembergers, died this morning from senile debility, following an illness of some time.He was 76 years old, and a widower, his wife having died three months ago. He was a member of the Church of God, E. Hanover Twp. A son, Irving, living at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Frank Elliott, of East Hanover Township, are left, as is also, a brother, John Okum, of Hummelstown. Interment in the Church of God Cemetery, E. Hanover Twp., Lebanon Co.
Lebanon Daily News obits of:1 Feb 1943. Mrs. Alice Blair, nee Kreiser, wife of George Blair, died this morning at her home near Moonshine Church, following an illness of complications. She was a member of the Moonshine Church. Aside from her husband, Mrs. Blair is survived by the following sons and daughters; Mrs. John Walborn, Mrs. Joseph Gettler, both of Jonestown Route # 1; David Blair, Lester Blair, Mrs. Harry Westhafer, and Mrs. Charles Bates, all of Jonestown Route # 2. The following sisters also survive; Mrs. Jacob Kreiser, Jonestown Route # 2; and Mrs. Ed Bowersox of Richfield, Pa. Services were held from Strauss Funeral Home, Jonestown, and interment was made in the Moonshine Church Cemetery.
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:14 Nov 1957. George S. Blair, 71, Jonestown Route #2, Green Point, died Wednesday afternoon in the Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia. Death was rep[orted as due to pneumonia. He was a hospital patient l2 days, after he had been ill two and one half weeks. Blair was a retired coal miner. He attended the Church of God, East Hanover Township. His parents were the late George S. and martha Stuckey Blair. The survivors are children, Ruth, wife of John Walborn, Lebanon Route #3; David W., Lebanon; Anna, wife of Joseph Gettler, North Hills, Philadelphia; Lester G., Grantville Rural Route; Mary, wife of Harry Westhafer, and Margaret, wife of Charles Bates, both of Jonestown Route #2; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Ruby Boltz, Lebanon. Funeral from Rohland¹s with interment in Moonshine Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 11 Jan 1971. Harold W. Blair, 53, 1795 Water St., died this morning in his home. Born in Annville, he was a son of Mary Stichler Blair, Annville RD #3, and the late John Blair. His widow is Verna E. Hollenbach Blair. He was a former custodian at Lebanon Valley College and a member of Water Works United Methodist Church and the Glen Lebanon Fire Company. Surviving, in addition to his widow and his mother are four daughters; Mrs. Marion Fake, Lebanon; Shirley, wife of Charles Binner, Lebanon RD 3; and Brenda and Verna Blair, both at home; son, Harold W. Blair Jr., Quentin; two brothers, Jonas Blair, Woodbridge, Va., and Miles Blair Lebanon; three sisters, Erma, wife of George Rhoades, Lebanon RD 1; Lillie, wife of Giles Brown, Jonestown, and Mary, wife of Carl Fake, Annville RD 2; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral from Rohland's Parlors, with interment in Grand View Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 11 Jan 1990. Lester G. Blair, 75, died at home in Grantville, Pa, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1990. He was the husband of the late Gertrude Zipp Blair, who died in 1967. He was a son of the late George S and Alice Kreiser Blair. He retired as a maintenance worker for Herco. Surviving are daughters Shirley, wife of George Kreiser, and Betty Blair, both of Grantville; five grandchildren; a brother, David Blair, Lebanon; and sisters Anna, wife of Joseph Gettler, Lansdale; Ruth Binkley, Lebanon, and Mary, wife of Harry Westhafer, Jonestown. Interment in the Grand View Memorial Cemetery, Lebanon Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily news obituaries of: 25 Mar 1932. Jacob Boeshore, farmer, and former school teacher, died Thursday night at his home in the Monroe Valley, of complications, following a three months illness. He was 71 years old, and the last of the family of the late Joseph (Josiah) and Mary Boeshore. He was born and raised on the farm where he died. He was amember of Zion Lutheran Church of Jonestown, and was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, Swatara Lodge Number 1164, of Jonestown, and Camp 58, Patriotic Order of Sons of America, also of Jonestown. Aside from his wife, Lucretia Wolfe Boeshore, he is survived by a daughter, Grace W.; a son, Allen W., both at home; and also three grandchildren. Services from Zion Lutheran, Jonestown, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Lebanon Daily news obituaries of: 11 Nov 1944. Mrs. Lucretia Boeshore, nee Wolf, age 82, of Jonestown, died suddenly on Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. May Boeshore,residing in the Monroe Valley sector of Lebanon County, where she had been visiting. Mrs. Boeshore became ill on Thursday and received medical attention from a Jonestown physician who reported she suffered from heart disease. Risser Funeral Home conducted services today 14 Nov., for Mrs. Lucretia Boeshore,widow of Jacob G. Boeshore, and a resident of Jonestown. The Rev. George R. Deisher of Zion Lutheran Church of Jonestown officiated. Family members served as pallbearers, and interment was made in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 21 Nov 1979. Mark G. Boeshore, husband of Elizabeth O'Leary Boeshore of Jonestown RD #1, died early this morning at the Hershey Medical Center. He was 52. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Yordy Boeshore. Born in Swatara Township, he was the son of the late Mark W. and May V. Gerberich Boeshore. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a farmer and a former supervisor in Swatara Township. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Lickdale and of the Pennsylvania FFA. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons: Maury L. of Athens, Ga.; and Mark A. of Hershey; a brother, Eugene B. of Jonestown RD #1; three grandchildren; a stepson, John R. Keener of Lebanon; three stepdaughters, Margaret, wife of Richard DiBlasio of Biloxi, Miss.; and Jo-Ellen and Brenda Keener at home. Funeral services were held today at the Strauss Funeral Home for Mark G. Boeshore of Jonestown RD #1. He was the husband of Elizabeth O'Leary Boeshore. The pastor of Trinity U.M. of Lickdale was in charge. Pallbearers were: Lewis Werner, John Keener, Lloyd Ditzler, Donald Strauss, Gerald Edris, and Henry Kern. Interment was in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Jonestown.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 28 Mar 1928. Mark Boeshore, 32 years old, of Monroe Valley, died Tuesday evening at his home following a brief period of illness. A complication of diseases was given as the cause of his death. The deceased was a highly esteemed young farmer in that vicinity. He leaves to survive the following: his widow May; two children, Eugene and Mark, Jr.; one sister, Grace; one brother, Allen, of Jonestown; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Boeshore, of Monroe Valley. Interment in Walmer's Lutheran, Lebanon Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 14 May 1963. Mildred G. Boeshore, 32, Jonestown RD #1, wife of Mark G. Boeshore, died at her home at noon Monday, following a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late McKinley and Marie Kneasel Yordy. She was a member of Bethel EUB Church near Lickdale. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons, Maury Lee and Mark Allen; a sister, Marion, wife of David Deaven, Jonestown RD #2; and three brothers, Miles Yordy, West Lebanon; McKinley Yordy, Jonestown RD#1; and Clarence Yordy, Myerstown. Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 16 May 1963. Services were held this afternoon from the Strauss Funeral Home, for Mildred G. Boeshore, wife of Mark G. Boeshore of Jonestown RD #1. The Reverend Mark King of Bethel United Brethren of Lickdale, officiated. Pallbearers were; Lewis A. Werner, Lewis M. Werner, Harold J. Werner, Paul Bean, Roy Hostetter, and Dwight May. Interment was in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Jonestown.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 30 Jan 1978. Viola May Gerberich Boeshore, 79, died Sunday in the home of her son, Eugene G. Boeshore, Jonestown, RD#1. She was the wife of the late Mark W. Boeshore. She was born in E. Hanover Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edwin P. Gerberich. She was a member of Walmer's Lutheran Church, Fort Indiantown Gap. Surviving are two sons, Eugene G. and Mark G., both of Jonestown RD # 1; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment in Walmer's Lutheran, Lebanon Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 30 Jan 1943. Mrs. Elphena Bohn, widow of Gabriel Bohn, died on Friday afternoon at her home in Lickdale, at the age of 82. She was a member of Walmer¹s Reformed Church. Six daughters and a son survive in addition to seventeen grandchildren, on great-grandchild, & a step-sister, Mrs. David Nye of Jonestown Route # 1. The daughters and son are; Mrs. Harvey Boeshore, Bunker Hill; Mrs. Annie Miller, Lickdale; Mrs. Monroe Romig, Reading; Gabriel Bohn of Suedberg; Miss Edna Bohn, at home; Mrs. Clarence Wentling, Ono; and Mrs. Philip Boyer, Lickdale. The funeral service was held by Strauss, Jonestown. Interment was made in the Walmer¹s Church Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 9 Dec 1974. Cora E. Boltz, 509 S. Fifth Ave,died last evening at Cedar Haven. She was 84. She was the widow of Simon H. Bottz. who died in April, 1972. Born in Lebanon County, she was a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Henry Wengert. She was a member of God's Missionary Church. Surviving children are Mrs. Ruth Houser, Harrv C. Boltz, Lloyd W. Boltz and Charles I. Boltz, all of Lebanon, and Ralph Boltz, Frystown. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was the last of her immediate family. Her funeral was held from Christman¹s Funeral Home, with interment made in the Ono Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 5 Jan 1943. George Morris Boltz, of Green Point, died Sunday in his residence. He was aged 62, and had been in ill health for some time. He is survived by his wife, Cassie Mease Boltz, and two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Bohr, and Mrs. Martha Barr; and a number of grandchildren. Services were held from the Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove, and interment was made in the Outwood Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove.
Lebanon Daily News of: 5 Jun 1929. Funeral services were held Sunday for Sarah E. nee Himmelberger, wife of Henry Boltz of Bellegrove. After brief rites were conducted at the house, the body was taken to the Bellegrove Lutheran Church where services were conducted in the prescence of a large assemblage of friends. The Rev. I. B. Koons, pastor of the church, officiated. the pallbearers were; Thomas Bomgardner, Charles Fastnacht, Gideon Wagner, Frank Miller, Frank McGill and Calvin Krum. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. Undertaker M. B. Krum of Annville, was in charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 29 Apr 1972. Simon H. Boltz, Cedar Haven, formerly of Lebanon RD 1, died Friday at Cedar Haven, after a lingering illness. He was a was 78. He was a member of God's Missionary Church, Lebanon. Born In Lebanon County, he was a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Henry Boltz. He was a retired carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Cora E. Wengert Boltz; a daughter, Ruth, wife of Clarence Houser, Jonestown; four sons, Harry C., Lebanon RD 2; Lloyd W., Lebanon RD 3; Ralph, Frystown, and Charles L., Lebanon RD l; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Stella, wife of Daniel Nafzinger, Annville RD 2, and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment was made in the Ono Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 27 Nov 1973. Alma Boyer, Quentin, died in the Hershey Medical Center. She was 73. Mrs. Boyer was a member of the Cornwall United Methodist Church. She was born in Harrisburg, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Blough. She is survived by her widower, Peter P. Boyer and seven children; Doris wife of Harold Light, Hightstown, N.J.; Alice, wife of the Rev.Thomas Grubbs, San Mateo, Calif.; Ethel, wife of John Binner, Lebanon; Peter Jr., Bunker Hill Paul J., Quentin; Allen O., Lebanon; & James D. of Lebanon; 21 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Blough of Harrisburg;. a sister, Mrs. Ethel Schubauer, Harrisburg, & several nieces and nephews. Interment in the Cornwall Cemetery, Cornwall, Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 14 Dec 2002. Dorothy E. Brendel, 76, of Cedar Haven, Lebanon, died Thurs., Dec. 12, 2002, in the nursing home. She was the wife of the late Richard E. Brendel. Born on May 7, 1926, in Cornwall, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine Fake. Surviving are a daughter, Doris E. Brendel of Lebanon; a son, Richard Brendel of Lebanon; brothers Reginald Fake of Lancaster & Carl Fake of Annville; and sisters Judy Fake of Columbus, Ohio, and Joan Fake of Cornwall. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Swamp Church Cem., Blainsport, Pa. Thompson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 20 Nov 1957. Joseph Brown, 71, 225 N. Railroad St., Palmyra, died in the St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster, this morning after being a patient 1 week.He was a member of Walmer's Church, Indiantown Gap. Survivors include his wife, Ida Uhler Brown, nee Keller; and these step-children; Norman Kohr, Annville Route 2; Stella, wife of Howard Geiger, Palmyra; Miss Hettie Uhler, Hershey; Lillian, wife of Paul Troxel, Palmyra; Mrs. Jane Jordan, Palmyra; & Clarence Uhler, Palmyra. Funeral services for Joseph W. Brown, 225 N. Railroad St., Palmyra, were conducted this afternoon from the Strauss Funeral Home, Jonestown. A retired Middletown Air Depot employee, Brown died Wednesday. The Rev. Charles Strasbaugh, pastor of Walmer's Church, Indiantown Gap, officiated. Burial was made in Walmer's Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were; John Kindt, Harvey Shuey, Irwin Shuey, Clarence Moyer, John Gerberich & Raymond Emerich.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 27 Jan 1955. Ursula Brown, wife of Joseph Brown, 225 N. Railroad St., Palmyra, died last evening in the Good Samaritan Hospital, of complications in a five day illness.She was 75. A member of Walmer's Reformed Church, Indiantown Gap, she was the daughter of Gedeliah and Elisabeth Eberly Weaber. Surviving are her husband; a son, Norman W. Kohr, Annville Route 2; and 5 grandchildren; Walter Bohn, Philadelphia; Mrs. William Gingrich, Palmyra; Kenneth Kohr with the US Army at Ft. Riley, Kansas; and Faye and Curtis Kohr, Annville, Route 2. Interment in Walmer¹s Church Cemetery, Lebanon Co., Pa.
Harrisburg Patriot News obits of: Tues., 20 Nov. 2001. Elizabeth E. Brugger, 72, of Cedar Haven, died Sunday in the Good Samaritan Hospital. Born Jan 14, 1929, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Ream Barlett. Surviving are three sons, Robert of Florala,Ala.; Paul & John, both of Rehrersburg; a sister, Mary Margaret Eisenhauer, & a brother, John Barlett, both of Lebanon; & numerous grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Services to be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Rohland Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring. Viewing will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Lebanon Daily news obits of: 1 Feb 1947. Mrs. Emma Kreiser, nee Kreiser, widow of William Kreiser, near Green Point, died on Saturday afternoon at the Good Samaritan Hispital, of comp lications. She was 82 years of age, & a member of the Moonshine Church. There survives; her daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Reigel of Ono; Mrs. Agnes Kreiser, of Annville; Mrs. Kate Fitting & Mrs. Rosie Knapp, Jonestown Route # 2; a son, Harvey Kreiser of Jonestown Route # 2; thirty grand children; 40 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great- grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Witters, Rutherford Heights, Pa.; Mrs. Katie Baker, Pine Grove; Mrs. Rosie Davis, Annville; Mrs. Lydia Fake, Jonestown Route # 2; & Mrs. Sarah Kreiser, Rocherty; and a brother, Henry, Jonestown Route # 2 Interment in the Moonshine Church Cemetery, Union Twp., Leb. Co., Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 29 Apr 1972. Cevilla F. Buck, 73, 1741 E. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, was found dead in her home Friday evening by friends, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Kleinfelter. Death had occurred several days before. The Kleinfelters had called her home previously, received no answer, and had decided to check. Derry Township police were called, who in turn notified Dr.Thomas Fritchey, Dauphin County Coroner. He issued a certificate of death due to natural causes. Mrs. Buck was a retired seamstress for the Hershey Esates and a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Palmyra. Her husband, the late Edward D. Buck, died July 22, 1961. She was a native of South Lebanon Township, a daughter of the late Milton and Cora Smith Uhrich. Surviving are a sister, Edna, wife of Henry E. Rank, Mt. Gretna, & a brother, David M. Uhrich, Hummelstown RD 2. Graveside services were held his afternoon at 4:30 at Zion's Lutheran Cemetery, East Hanover Township. The Rev. Robert Townsley, pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ, officiated.Rothermel Funeral Home, Palmyra, was in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 19 Sep 1921. Mrs. Emma Harriet Buck, daughter of Mrs.Mary Buck, of Annville, died at the residence of her mother yesterday of a complication of diseases. She had been in iIl health for the past year and for the past week had been seriouslv ill. She was 42 years of age, and had resided In the countv practically all her life. She was well known in the vicinity of East Hanover, where she had resided practically all her life.She was a member of the East Hanover Reformed Church and was highly esteemed by the members of the congregation. She leaves to survive, her mother, Mrs. Mary Buck, with whom she made her home. interment at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, East Hanover Township, Leb. Co.
Lebanon Daily news obits of: 16 Nov 1931. Mrs. Mary A. Buck, widow of the late Uriah Buck, passed away at 7:3O, o'clock this morning at her home, 460 East Main St., Annvllle. Death followed a stroke of apoplexy, which she suffered several days ago. The late Mrs. Buck was seventy-four years old and a member of the Christ Reformed Church and Sunday School, , of Annville. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Samuel G. Snyder, of above address; & a brother, Frank Himmelberger, of Annvllle; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral was held at the house, 460 E. main St., Annville, with Rev. H. O. Spessard, of Christ Reformed Church of Annville eulogizing. Rohland¹s Funeral Home, Lebanon was in charge with interment at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, East Hanover Township, Leb. Co.
Lebanon Daily news obituaries of: 6 Aug 1923. Death came on Sunday morning at 9:15 o'clock as a welcome relief from suffering, for Mrs. Eliza B. Copenhaver, wife of John B. Copenhaver, at the family home, 459 North Sixth St. Although she was confined to bed only nine weeks, she was ill since January, suffering from complication of diseases. She passed her 74th. birthday anniversary in December last.Mrs. Copenhaver was born and raised in the Monroe Valley region of this county & resided In the county all her life. She was a resident of this city for many years and widely known. She was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and was a regular attendant there. She was greatly devoted to her home, and possessed fine traits of heart and mind, that endeared her to all with whom she came into contact.She was a devoted wife and a loving mother, and her passing has brought much grief to the home. Besides the husband, she leaves four children; Harvey Copenhaver, the Lehman St. shoe merchant; Mary, wife of Ray Worrall, a local auto mechanic; and Robert and Paul, at home. Joseph Kohr, of N. Ninth Street, is an only brother. The funeral will be held Wednesday, August 8, at 4:00 o:clock from the home. Burial will be in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obituaries of: 4 Oct 1926. John B. Copenhaver, retired, aged 86 years, 6 months and 1 day, died Suddenly Sunday evening at his home, 459 N. 6th. Street.The deceased was a lovable father and recognized by his neighbors, friends and associates as one who was an uplifter in civic work in his neighborhood. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Church, where up until several weekas ago, he active in the promotion of religious work. Mr. Copenhaver, when a boy, enlisted as a private in Co. C. , 93rd. Pennsylvania Infantry, on September 13th., 1861. He participated in all the important battles fought in the Civil War, and practically all of the small ones. From the ranks of a private, he rose to corporal, sergeant, then first sergeant ln less than 3 years. At Fair Oaks, Virginia he was wounded. He rapidly recovered & went back to his company to continue to battle with the Southern Army. He saw duty at Gettysburg where, Lincoln later made his Gettysburg,address. During the election in Philadelphia November 6th. and7th. , 1865, he was stationed there with his company. In the battle of Appomatox, April 9th., the deceased was leading his company, when General Lee surrendered to U. S. Grant, the Northern general, Sergeant Copenhaver was present. He was with the army on the march to Washington, D. C. from May 19 to June 21, 1865 . He was mustered out of service with an honorable discharge. A number of years ago he conducted a store in the Monroe valley east of Lickdale, on a farm which is now occupied by a son of Henry Philips. His wife preceded him in death. One daughter, Mrs. Mary Worrall, and three sons, Harvey B., Robert, and Paul, and four grandchildren also survive. He was interred in the Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 5 Jul 1986. David D. Deaven, Pine Grove RD 3, died last evening at the home of his son, Lloyd A. Deaven, Jonestown RD 2. He was 80 and had been in poor health for some time. His wife, he late Carrie Kohr Deaven, died in 1953. Born in Union Twp., he was a son of the late Jacob and Maggie Nye Deaven. He was the owner of the Oakwood Coal Co. in Ravine. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Lickdale. He is survived by three sons, Lloyd A., Jonestown RD 2; Clarence N., Pine Grove RD 1, and David F. Jr., Jonestown RD I, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A son, the Rev. Harry Deaven, and a grandson, Dale, preceded him in death. Services were held from Strauss Funeral Home, Jonestown, with Rev. W. Gary Epler of Trinity United Methodist Church of Lickdale, in charge. Interment was made in the Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 16 Nov 1936. Charles Deaven, of Penbrook, died Sunday, Nov 15th., as a result of injuries received in an auto accident. He was aged 40 years. Strauss Funeral Home, Jonestown was in charge of arrangements, and interment was made in the Moonshine Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: May 10, 2003 Clarence N. Deaven, 81, of 147 Oak Grove Road, Pine Grove, died Thursday, May 8, 2003 in his home. He was the husband of Marian M. Schamber Deaven, to whom he was married for 55 years. Born Dec. 6, 1921, in Union Township, he was the son of the late David and Carrie Kohr Deaven. He was the founder, owner and operator of the Oakwood Coal Co., Ravine, and retired in 1986 after 48 years of work. He was an active member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Lickdale, serving as a former trustee and on the building committee. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving in addition to his wife are daughters Evelyn F., wife of Fred E. Stoner of Mechanicsburg, and Janice E., wife of Edward Meyers of Hershey; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Harry Deaven, Lloyd Deaven Sr. and David Deaven Jr. Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, Jonestown, is handling arrangements. Burial site unknown at this time.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 19 Jan 1918. Alberson Rhen, a Union Township farmer, of Green Point, died there on Friday from pneumonia, following an illness of two days. He was 50 years old, and the son of William Rhen, who constructed most of the coal breakers in thr Schuylkill County region. He leaves his wife Catherine nee Deaven, and two children, George and Anna; & the following sisters and brother; Mrs. A. P. Shuey, this city; Mrs. Peter Bates, Syner; Mrs. Alexander Donmoyer, and Alfred Rhen, of Green Point. He was a member of the congragation worshipping at Moonshine Church, where funeral services will be held next Monday morning, with burial in the E.U.B. Cemetery, Green Point.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of:7 Jan. 1918. (slightly edited version) Funeral services were conducted this morning for the late Mrs. Catherine Arnold, widow of Edward Arnold, this city. The Rev. Adam Christ, rector at St. Marys Catholic Church conducted the service. Obsequies were observed from the house, 406 Lehman Street. Interment was made in St. Marys Cemetery, this city. The pallbearers were; Charles Arnold, Stephen Arnold, Arth