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Obituaries from the Lebanon Daily News: Volume VIII
1900-Present
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 18 Feb. 1913.... Rev. M. H. Stine, the pastor of the Seventh Street Lutheran Church, this afternoon at 1:30 oclock, officiated at funeral services being held over the body of the late Annie Pottkamper, of this city. The obsequies occurred at the house at 317 New Street, with interment at the Bismarck Cemetery. D. A. Frantz was the undertaker.
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Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 18 Feb. 1913.... The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Heim, of East Lebanon, was held this morning at nine oclock from the house, 234 Third Avenue, with services in the St. Gertrude Catholic Church, in charge of the pastor, Rev. A. G. Kappes. Burial was made in the St. Mary Cemetery. P. H. Thompson was the undertaker.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 18 Feb. 1913.... Samuel U. Cassel, who died in the Harrisburg Hospital on Monday, at the age of 76 years, will be brought to this city for burial at Kimmerlings Church Cemetery, on Thursday afternoon. Short services will be held at the home of the daughter of the deceased.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 18 Feb. 1913.... Rev. H. E. Miller, the pastor of the Salem U. B. Church, this afternoon at 2:00 oclock, officiated at funeral services being held over the body of the late Mrs. Rebecca Fleisher, the widow of Rev. Louis Fleisher, of this city. Services at the house. Interment in the Ebenezer Cemetery. W. H. Steiner was the undertaker.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Jan. 1913.... Miss Ida Mease, residing with her sister, Mrs. William Hostetter, of 520 North Third Street, died of cancer, early this morning, after an illness of over a year. She was 44 years of age, and for several years, had been a forelady in a Pittsburgh shirt factory. She was a member of the Seventh Street Lutheran Church, and the Lebanon Home Communion Lodge. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. William Hostetter, and Mrs. Charles Wilson, of Pittsburgh; & two brothers, Irvin and William Mease, both of this city. Services will be held next Tuesday in the Seventh Street Lutheran Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. M. H. Stine. (Burial site not listed).
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 20 April 1982.... David C. Patches, husband of Margaretta Brewer Patches, 732 Reinohl Street, Lebanon, died Monday in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 58. Born in Lebanon County, he was the son of the late John Elmer and Rebecca Elizabeth Patches. Her was a member of the Lebanon Gospel Center, and was a former employee of Jones Motor Company. He was an Army veteran of World War 2. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 16 children; Leaetta Arnold, of Ligonier,Ind.; Joanne Rutter, of Lebanon; Carol Faye Buckmoyer, of Lebanon; Ruth Shade, of Elizabethtown; Catherine Ream, of Lebanon; Faith Brought, of Jonestown; David Patches, Jr. of Lebanon; Ginny Widner, of Lebanon; James Patches, of Lebanon; Thomas Patches, of Lebanon; Renee Stoneseifer, of Harrisonburg, Va.; George Patches, of Lebanon; Jeffrey Patches, of Lebanon; Christine Fosness, of Jonestown; Tamara Patches, of Lebanon; and Heidi Patches, of Lebanon; 37 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, John Patches, III, of New Port Richey, Fla.; Robert Patches, of Lebanon; and Garland Strickland, of New Port Richey, Fla.; and a sister, Anna Swisher, of Lebanon; Interment to be in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 28 Sep. 1927.... Mrs. Daniel A. Whiskeyman, of Queen Street, Annville, died at her home Monday evening shortly before 8 oclock. The deceased was aged 62 years. She was under the care of a physician and special nursing for the past four years, following an automobile accident. She received a fractured skull, and two months after being a patient at the hospital, she was taken home an invalid. She was a member of the Annville Reformed Church and the home department of the Sunday school. Besides her husband, Danirel A.; she leaves the following to survive; 2 daughters, Ruth; and Mrs. L. Hastings; 2 sisters, Mrs. Carrie Forney; & Mrs. H. W. George, both of Middletown; & 3 grandchildren. Interment to be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Annville.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 7 Oct. 1939.... Daniel A. Whiskeyman, a popular and well known resident of Annville, died last evening at 7 oclock, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Snoke, of 503 Maple Street, Annville. He was aged 78 years, and death came after an illness of 8 weeks. The deceased was a florist by trade. For the last 22 years, he was employed as a janitor at the Christ Reformed Church, Annville, of which he was a member. His wife, the former Emma Forney, preceded him in death 12 years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter Snoke; and Mrs. Lee hastings, of Atlantic City, N. J.; and one sister, Mrs. Deborah Snavely, of Sunnyside; and four grandchildren. Interment in the Evergreen Cemetery, Annville.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 17 Oct. 1960....(front page headline)....MRS. RUTH SNOKE, HARDING TEACHER EXPIRES TODAY.......Mrs. Ruth Snoke, aged 64, 638 E. Maple Street, Annville, a mathematics teacher at Harding Junior High School, died in the Good Samaritan Hospital at 7:20 this morning. She was stricken with a heart attack last Tuesday after returning home from the Pennsylvania Education Association Conference which was held in Harrisburg. She failed to recover. A school teacher in Lebanon County for 44 years, Mrs. Snoke graduated from Lebanon Valley College in 1916, and began a 16 year tenure at the Annville Elementary School. From 1934 until 1941, she served as a substitute teacher in the Lebanon County school system, and in 1943, she assumed a full time teaching job at the West Lebanon Elementary school, and later became principal there. She transferred to Harding in 1956. Mrs. Snoke was a devoted member of the United Church of Christ in Annville, a former church organist, the president of Stein Bee Sunday school class, a member of the Missionary Circle, the Women's Guild, the Annville Council of Churches, and the pastor's cabinet of her church. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma, the professional teachers sorority, the American Association of University Women, the Annville Reading Circle, and was a volunteer worker at the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Daniel and Emma Forney Whiskeyman. Her husband, J. Walter Snoke, of Annville, died in 1947. They had no children. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Frances Hastings, of Plymouth Valley, a suburb of Philadelphia; and also, two nieces and a nephew. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Annville.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 17 Oct. 1960.... Funeral servicres were conducted this afternoon for Mrs. Alice Zerbe, of Pine Grove. She was the widow of Harry W. Zerbe. The funeral was held from the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove, with the Rev. John S. Youse, pastor of the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Pine Grove, officiating. Interment was made in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in that community.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 17 Oct. 1960.... John H. Anspach, 70, of 245 West Main Street, Annville, died at his home at mid-day Saturday, of a coronary occlusion. He was the son of the late William and Sarah Kline Anspach, and was a native of North Annville Township. His wife, Sarah, nee Bailor, died in 1940. He was a World War 1 U. S. Army veteran, having served as a sergeant in the Machine Gun Battalion in the Third Cavalry. He held membership in the Connor-Streicher Post No. 569, and the Washington Band of Annville. He was a member of the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church of Annville. Survivors include: four sons, John, of Robins Air Force Base, Ga.; James, of Myerstown; Stanley, of Annville; and Russell, of the U. S. Army, in Korea; one daughter, Eleanor, wife of Louis Moscone, of Atlantic Highlands, N. J.; two grandchildren; and a brother, Raymond, of Lebanon. Interment to be in the Mt. Annville Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 2 Oct. 2006.... Charles H. Mease, 78, of 420 E. Chestnut Street, Cleona, died Saturday, September 30, 2006, in the Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Marilyn Eisenhower Mease with whom he celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary this past June. Born in Glassboro, N.J., on August 29, 1928, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Miriam Bomberger Mease. He was a retired purchasing manager from the Lebanon Steel Foundry. He was also employed after retirement as a sale representative for Whitehead Bros. in New Jersey and presently worked part time in sales for Conestoga Supply, Hamburg. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a 1946 graduate of Lebanon High School, a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon, the Annville American Legion, Rescue Fire Co., Lebanon Navy Club, enjoyed golfing, and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles Fan. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Cathy, wife of Donald Martin of Campbelltown, and Elaine, wife of Stephen Hartman of Mount Gretna; grandchildren Susan, wife of Derek Thurman of Forest Hill, Md., Seth Martin of Campbelltown, Marc Martin of Campbelltown, Alexandra Hartman of Mount Gretna, and Erik Hartman of Mount Gretna; a greatgranddaughter Caryn Thurman of Forest Hill, Md. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main St., Annville. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Tuesday evening from 6:308:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 17 Oct. 1960.... The burial of George H. Koble, former Pine Grove businessman, took place on Sunday afternoon in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, at Pine Grove. The Rev. Geiorge Zeigenfus, pastor of the St. John Lutheran Church, of Pine Grove, conducted the services, which were held from the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home in Pine Grove.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 17 Oct. 1960.... Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Rohland Parlors, Fifth and Cumberland Streets. for Mrs. Gertrude M. Schaeffer, nee Friend. She was the wife of Henry Schaeffer, of Myerstown RD 1. The Rev. Robert P. Longenecker, pastor of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, conducted the services. Interment was made in the Myerstown U. B. Cemetery. The following served as pallbearers; Edwin Walker, Michael Friend, John Howard and Ray Dishong.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 1 Apr. 1982.... SCHWAB - Of Palmyra, on March 29, 1982; Edward A. Schwab, aged 54 years. He was the husband of Alvesta (nee Garrison) Schwab, of 821 E. Cyprus Street. Funeral on Friday morning at 10:00 oclock from the Rothermel Funeral Home, South Railroad and Pine Streets, Palmyra, with the Rev. Levi Ziegler officiating. Interment at the Grand View Memorial Park. Friends call Thursday evening 7 to 9 at funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 1 Apr. 1982.... YEAGLEY - In Lebanon, on March 29, 1982; Thomas R. Yeagley, age 66, the husband of Ruth (nee Rank) Yeagley, of 1525 Sand Hill Road. Funeral on Friday afternoon at 1:30 oclock from the Rohlnd Funeral Home, 5th. and Cumberland Streets. Interment at the Kochenderfer Cemetery. Friends call Thursday evening 7 to 9 at funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 17 Oct. 1960.... ARNOLD - In Lebanon, on October 14, 1960; Joseph W. Arnold, aged 77 years. Funeral on Wednesday morning at 10:00 oclock from Thompson Funeral Home, 126 S. Ninth Street. Requiem High Mass, 10:30 from the St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment at Old Union Cemetery, Myerstown. Relatives and friends are invited. Friends and Holy Name members may call Tuesday evening, 7 to 9, at the funeral home. Recitation of the Rosary at 8:00 oclock.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 17 Oct. 1960.... ARNOLD - In Lebanon, on October 13, 1960; Paul F. Arnold, aged 81 years. Funeral on Wednesday morning at 8:30 oclock from Thompson Funeral Home, 126 S. Ninth Street. Requiem High Mass, 9:00 from the St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg. Relatives and friends are invited. Friends and Holy Name members may call Tuesday evening, 7 to 9, at the funeral home. Recitation of the Rosary at 8:00 oclock.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 2 Oct. 2006.... John H. Mays, 85, of Box 36, Mount Aetna, died Sunday, October 1, 2006, at the E. C. C. Retirement Village- Albright Campus, Myerstown. He was the husband of Helen J. (Clay) Mays to whom he was married 59 years on June 7. Born in Heidelberg Township, Pa., on July 23, 1921, son of the late Thomas C. and Alice (Gettle) Mays. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was the owner of John Mays Well-Drilling, Mount Aetna, Pa., for 45 years retiring in 1984. He was a member of St. John's Church, Mount Aetna, Pa.; lifetime member of the Bethel VFW and Mount Aetna Fire Co. and a member of the Berks Fire Zone 3. In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Donna, wife of Lynn Kintzer, Myerstown, Debra, wife of Gary Haag, Myerstown; one son, Leonard, husband of Debra Mays, Mount Aetna; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Edith, wife of Ralph Gassert, Lebanon; one brother, Charles Mays, Lebanon; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son John H. Mays Jr. in 1954, sisters Rebecca Sanders, Dora Long and Margaret Smith, and brothers Allen, Thomas, Harry, Aaron, Ray, Jacob and Grant Mays. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown. Viewing Wednesday from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Thursday at 12 p.m. Interment at St. John's Church Cemetery, Mount Aetna, Pa. Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 17 Oct. 1960.... BECK - In Lebanon, on October 16, 1960; Ned Beck, aged 62 years. He was the husband of Bertha (nee Miller) Beck, of 317 S. 3rd. Street, city. Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 oclock from Rohland Parlors, 5th. and Cumberland Streets, with services in charge of the Rev. William L. Gould. Interment at the GRand View Memorial Park. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice. Friends may call Tuesday evening, 7 to 9 at the parlors.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 17 Oct. 1960.... CARMANY - In Lebanon, on October 16, 1960; Mary E. Carmany (nee Bender), aged 87 years. She was a resident of 1105 Oak Street, and was the widow of Frank S. Carmany. Funeral on Tuesday at the convenience of the family, from the Christman Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland Street. Interment at the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 8 Apr. 1913.... Announcement reached here today of the death at Bernville on Thursday last Mrs. Mary Long, the wife of H.Samuel Long of that place. She was aged 60 years. She has a large number of relatives residing in Lebanon County. The funeral will occur on Wednesday of this week at the St. Thomas Union Church at Bernville. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 8 Apr. 1913.... Joseph Bricker, a lifelong resident of Lancaster County near Elizabethtown, died at the home of his daughter, at Bellaire. THe daughter being the wife of A. W. Garman, the Cornwall and lebanon Railroad agent, at Bellaire. Mr. Bricker was 86 years of age, and served in the Civil War under General Rool, of Columbia. He leaves a son, John B. Bricker, of Elizabethtown; four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth McGinney, of Middletown; Mrs. Emma Coble and Mrs. Malinda Cassel, both Elizabethtown; and Mrs. Garman, of Bellaire. Thr funeral will be held tomorrow morning at the Garman home, and burial will be at Elizabethtown.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 26 Jan. 1913.... BEHM - In Yeagleystown, on the 23rd. inst.; Gilford Behm, aged 31 years, 11 months and 26 days. Funeral on Monday morning at 9:00 oclock from his home at Yeagleystown. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 26 Jan. 1913.... SEIFERT - In North Lebanon, on the 23rd. inst.; Benjamin Seifert, aged 57 years, 5 months and 4 days. Funeral on Tuesday morning at 8:30 oclock from his residence near Kimmerlings Church. Services at 9:00 oclock from the St. Mary Catholic Church. Intewrment at the St. Mary Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 7 Oct. 1939.... Funeral services were held this afternoon for Daniel B. Lightner, of 516 North Eleventh Street from the Rohland Parlors, Fifth and Cumberland Streets. Services at the parlors were held by the Rev. H. E. Miller, pastor of the Salem U. B. Church. Interment was made in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Bearers were; Harol Ziegler, Theodore Ziegler, Raymond Feiser, Harry Blouch, Clayton Forry and John Feaser. Rohlands had charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 7 Oct. 1939.... Funeral services for William H. Spangler, of Jonestown, were held this afternoon in the Rohland Parlors, with the Rev. E. A. Chamberlin, officiating. Interment was made in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Rohlands had charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 6 Oct. 2006.... Earl L. Daub, aged 74 years, of 1380 Pine Grove Road, Fredericksburg, formerly of Myerstown, died Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Irene L. (Troutman) Daub who died April 26, 2000. Born in Bethel Township, Pa., on February 10, 1932, son of the late David J. and Grace A. (Moyer) Daub. He worked on his father's farm in the Bethel area, for many years. He also worked as a maintenance man at All American Truck Stop, Frystown, for nine years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bethel, Pa., and enjoyed baking and fishing. He is survived by daughter Janet, wife of Stephen Bennetch of Womelsdorf, Pa.; son, Leroy E., husband of Jodee Daub, with whom he resided; four grandchildren; sister, Hilda, wife of Bruce Brightbill of Annville, Pa.; brothers, Ralph, husband of Christine Daub of Annville, Pa., Lee, husband of Pearl Daub of Cedar Haven; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother Clarence Daub. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown. Viewing Sunday from 6 p.m. -8 p.m. and Monday at 10 a.m. Interment at St. Johns "Host" Cemetery, Bernville, Pa. Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 7 Oct. 1939.... Last rites were held this afternoon for Mrs. Annie M. Killian, of 533 Locust Street, in the Rohland Parlors. Services at the parlors were conducted by the Rev. A. M. Kuder, pastor of the Centenary M. E. Church. Burial was made in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Pallbearers were; George Runkel, Grant Hoke, Melvin Kleinfelter and Frank Woomer. Rohlands attended to the details.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 7 Oct. 1939.... John H. Sheaf, widely known throughout the city and county as a butcher and meat merchant, with a plant near Quentin, died at 6 oclock this morning at his home, at 800 Quentin Road. He was ill for several months, suffering from a complication of diseases. he was aged 71 years. He leaves his wife, Mary (nee Kiscadden); a son, William Ray Sheaf, of Rocherty; a daughter, Mrs. Howard Hoke, of Lebanon; a sister, Mrs. William Nearling, of Harrisburg; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Interment to be in the Cornwall Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 7 Oct. 1939.... Funeral services for Albert Leroy Wolfe, were held this afternoon from his residence in Green Point. Services at the Green Point Union Chapel were conducted by the Rev. Wayne Lutz. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were members of the P. O. S. of A., of Green Point. Rohlands attended to the details.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 28 Sep.. 1927.... Mrs. Clara M. Snyder, wife of Charles W. Snyder, who resides at the rear of 45 Chestnut Street, passed away yesterday at her late residence, of a complication of diseases, after an illness of some time. She was aged 60 years, 1 month and 6 days. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She leaves to survive, a daughter, Mrs. Charles Leedom; one brother, Joseph Ryan, of Milton, Pa.; and two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Mull; and Mrs. Hezekiah Snyder, of Williamsport, Pa., and also two grandchildren. Interment to be in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 28 Sep.. 1927.... John H. Kuntz, 72 years old, died Sunday morning at 1:30 oclock, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Moyer. He was a propietor of a general store in East Hanover Township for more than fifty years. He was a director of the Palmyra Bank, a Mason, a member of the Odd Fellows, a member of the Junior Order of American Mechanics, and the Patriotic Order of Sons of America. He was also a member of the United Brethren Church at Grantville. (Burial site not listed).
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Sep.. 1927.... Mrs. Mary Cecilia Yates, wife of Seth Yates, passed away Sunday at the family home, 1422 Walnut Street. She was aged 68 years, 4 months and 23 days. She had been ill for four years, and a stroke of paralysis culminated her sufferings. She was a member of Pleasant Hill United Brethren Church. She leaves her husband, Seth; a son, William, of this city; and a daughter, Miss Alma, at home; and a brother, John Thomas haith, of Youngstown, Ohio. Interment in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 26 Sep.. 1927.... Funeral services were conducted this morning for the late Thomas B. Bomgardner, of Bellegrove, in the Bellegrove U. B. Church, in charge of Rev. I. B. Koons, assisted by Rev. Christ R. Longenecker. Interment was made at the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Director Arnold was in charge.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 26 Sep. 1927.... The Rev. O. G. Romig, of Hershey, on Sunday officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Shoop, wife of Adam Shoop, at the home of a son, Andrew Shoop, of Highspire. Services were continued at Bowmans Church at Enterline. Interment was made at the adjoining cemetery. The deceased was the mother of Samuel Shoop, of Palmyra, and Mrs. John Kreider, of Fontana.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 26 Sep. 1927.... The remains of the late David Clark were laid to rest at Ebenezer Cemetery this afternoon. Services were held at 2:00 oclock from the home, 2010 Church Street, West Lebanon, by the Rev. Samuel H. Waltz, pastor of the West lebanon United Brethren Church. Members of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias, officiated as bearers. H. C. Rohland was in charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Sep. 1927....(edited for length).... Maria Mease passed away Sunday. She would have reached her 82nd. birthday anniversary, had she lived to the 22nd. day of next month. She was born & raised in East Hanover Township, and was the daughter of the late Thomas P. Gerberich. She was married to Dr. J. H. Mease, one of the pioneer dentists of Lebanon, who was also a veteran of the Civil War. Dr. Mease passed away in February of last year. Mrs. Mease was originally a member of the Walmer Lutheran Church in the northern part of this county. During her residence in Lebanon, she was affiliated with Salem Lutheran Church. She was the inseperable companion of a blind sister, Miss Ellen Gerberich, who for many years, made her home with Mrs. Mease. She was the mother of two children; George Mease, who died seven years ago; and a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Mease, who has been her devoted companion in her declining years. Interment in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 10 Feb. 1910.... Mrs. Polly Wolf, widow of David Wolf, died Thursday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Jacob Hostetter, of Cleona. She was aged 74 years, and the cause of death is ascribed to senile debility. She was a member of the German Baptist denomination, near Jonestown. Ten children survive, and they are; David F. Wolf, of Bernville; Henry D.; Isabella, wife of Solomon Blouch; Emma, wife of Jacob Hostetter; Susan, wife of John Darkes; Geary; Abraham; John R.; and Samuel M., all of Lebanon County; and Andrew M., of Bernville. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from the Cleona home, and services will be held from the German Baptist Meeting House, about one mile east of Jonestown. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Lebanon Daily funeral services of: 10 Feb. 1910.... THe funeral of the late Frankk Hunsicker, of Midway, was held this morning, with services at 10:00 oclock in the Midway Meeting House, in charge of the Rev. Ammon Brubacher and the Rev. John Herr. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were; Jacob Hoke, Albert Westenberger, Daniel martin and Nathan Brandt. P. H. Thompson was the undertaker.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 8 Mar. 1910.... John W. Patton, of Cornwall, died there on Monday evening, a victim of Brights disease, following an illness of six months. He was 73 years old, and was a furnaceman, and for many years, was employed at the Cornwall plants. He was a member of the J. M. Mark Post No. 494, G. A. R., and the Cornwall Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Katherine Frayley; and these children, Mrs. Reuben Shott, of this city; Miss Lillian Patton, of Cornwall; Jackson patton, of Emporium; and Edward, Wilbur and Harry Patton, all of Cornwall. Interment to be in Cornwall.
Lebanon Daily funeral notices of: 8 Mar. 1910.... BOHN - In this city, on the 6th. inst.; Adam Livingood Bohn, aged 72 years. Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 oclock from the late residence, 530 Lehman Street. Services to be held at the St. Mark Reformed Church. Interment at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily funeral notices of: 8 Mar. 1910.... WERNER - In Avon, on the 5th. inst.; Harry G. Werner, aged 43 years, 3 months and 7 days. Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 oclock from the residence at Avon. Services at the house, strictly private. Interment private at Kimmerlings Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily funeral notices of: 8 Mar. 1910.... REBER - In West Myerstown, on the 5th. inst.; Mrs. Isaac Reber (nee Houck), aged 77 years. Services at the house. Interment in the Union Cemetery, Myerstown. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 25 Mar. 1910.... Simon Walmer, a resident of Jonestown, died at his home on THursday morning after 11:00 oclock, from general debility. He was aged 87 years, and was one of the best known citizens of this county, having been a mail carrier between Jonestown & Shellsville, and was a member of the Reformed Church. The funeral will be Monday morning at 9:30 oclock, with services in the Reformed Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Eliza Lausch; and these children, Diana, wife of William Hemperly, of this city; Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of John Souders, Jr. a tinsmith, of Jonestown; a sister, Mrs. Levi Boeshore; and brothers, Zacharias and Samuel Walmer, both of Union Township. Interment will be in the Lutheran Cemetery, Jonestown.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 22 Aug. 1910.... John Blantz, a well known resident of Lexington, died at his home Thursday night after a four months illness, of gangrene. He was a son of the late John and Julia Blantz, of Brickerville, and was born October 8, 1836. He was a carpenter by trade, and i during the Civil War had enlisted in the Seventy Ninth Regiment, from which he was honorably discharged. Mr. Blantz is surviced by his wife, and the following children; Linnaeus, propietor of the hotel at Vogansville; and Milton, and Mrs. James Hollinger, both of Lancaster; two brothers, Henry , of Lebanon; Peter, of Manheim; and Mrs. R. S. Trout, of Lancaster. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, at one oclock, at the house; and at two oclock at the St. John Lutheran Church at Brickerville, of which the deceased was a member. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Lebanon Daily funeral notices of: 4 Oct. 1910.... MEILY - In this city, on the 2nd. inst.; Frank E. Meily, (no age given). Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 oclock from his late residence, 370 N. Ninth Street. Services at the house.Interment private at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily funeral notices of: 4 Oct. 1910.... BOLTZ - In this city, on the 2nd. inst.; Adam Boltz, aged 66 years. Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 oclock from residence, 1306 Brandywine Street. Services at the house. Interment at Ebenezer Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily funeral notices of: 4 Oct. 1910.... BEHNEY - In Hebron, on the 3rd. inst.; Catherine Behney, aged 58 years. Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 oclock from the residence at East Cumberland Street., Services at Grace Reformed Church, Avon, Pa. Interment at Kimmerlings Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 19 Aug. 1910....(heavily edited)....Front page headline ....SAMUEL B. COX MUSTERED OUT - Veteran of Civil War Died At His Mifflin Street Home........ Samuel B. Cox, for many years the propietor of the Eagle Hotel, in Lebanon, died on Wednesday evening at 11:00 oclock, at his home, at 916 Mifflin Street. He had been ill for over a year. Had he lived to the 14th. of next February, he would have attained his 78th. birthday. He was born in Churchtown, Lancaster County in 1832. He learned the trade of forgeman, and following that vocation at the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the Pa. Volunteers, and served three years in the 112th. Second Heavy Artillery, and was honorably discharged June 5, 1865. He later managed hotels in New Holland, Churchtown, Millersville and Beartown, all in Lancaster County. He also managed hotels in Montandon, Northumberland County, and Selinsgrove, Snyder County. Also managed a hotel in Hagerstown. In 1884 he came to Lebanon to assume control of the Eagle Hotel at Ninth & Cumberland Streets. He later managed hotels in Cumberland, Md. & Scranton, Pa. His first wife died in Millersville and his second wife, Mrs. Mary Biggonay originally resided in Montandon. Samuel B. Cox is survived by four sons, children of the first wife; William B., of Montandon; Mrs. Guy A. Miller, of Lebanon; Harry and Edwin B., both of this city; and Charles Cox, of Frederick; children of the 2nd. wife, Mrs. George S. Bleistine , of Myerstown; and Carrie, at home. Interment to be in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 20 Apr 1982.... Lewis A. Rimby, 66, husband of Madeline Noel Rimby, Annville RD 1, died Sunday morning in the Hershey Medical Center. He had been general manager of the Hershey Department Store from 1961 until it's closing. and a merchandise manager at Hersheypark. Born in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Lewis A. and Emma Kline Rimby. He was a member of the Hershey Rotary Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Marjorie Miller, of Sharon; two grandchildren; a brother, Donald Rimby, of Beaver Falls; a sister, Madeline Wheeler, of Pittsburgh; and nieces and nephews. His body has been left to the anatomy department at the Hershey Medical Center.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 20 Apr 1982.... BASEHORE - In Harrisburg, on Apr. 19th., 1982; Clara Basehore, (nee Missimer), aged 90 years. She was the widow of Edward D. Basehore, formerly of Hummelstown. Funeral on Friday afternoon at 2:00 p. m. from the Trefz Funeral Home, 114 W. Main Street, Hummelstown. Interment at the Hanoverdale Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited. Friends may call Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 27 Aug 1935.... Harry P. Kohr, of Zinns Mill, died at 10:45 oclock last night at hie home, of a heart attack following a year long illness. He was an iron worker, and a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. He leaves to survive; his wife, Elizabeth J.; and the following children; Mrs. Aaron Boger, of Lebanon; Lloyd Kohr, at home; Russell Kohr, of West Lebanon; and Olive, Ida, harry and Earl, all at home; a grandchild, Ronald Kohr; a brother, Clayton Kohr; a sister, Mrs. John Beamesderfer, of Fostoria, Ohio; and a step-brother, George Kohr, of Lebanon. Interment in the Moonshine Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 27 Aug 1935.... Funeral services were held this afternoon at two oclock from THompson Funeral Home, South Ninth Street, for Mrs. Carrie Miller, formerly of Lebanon. She died in Omaha, Nebraska, last Friday. The services were in charge of Rev. Henry J. Herber, pastor of the St. Mark Reformed Church. Interment was made in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 14 Nov 1933.... Services for Mrs. Ellen Brenner, of Quentin, were held this afternoon at the residence of the deceased, in charge of the Rev. David Sellers, of Fontana. Burial took place in the Quentin Cemetery, with Arnold undertaking establishment in charge.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 14 Nov 1933.... Services were held this morning for Thomas Davis, of Lebanon, with the Rev. Elwood Scwenk, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Services at the Arnold Funeral Home. Interment in the Ebenezer Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 14 Nov 1933.... The body found on Monday afternoon at the Grosky Scrapyard at Thirteenth and Brandywine Streets, was identified as Levi Mease, aged 48, by his brother, Aaron A. Mease. He had worked on the Reading Railroad prior to this time. He had worked on and off at the scrapyard for about 28 years. His late wife, the former Virgie Deemer, died about 12 years ago, and since that time, Levi had lived in a shanty on the scrapyard premises. His mother died about twenty years ago. His father, Levi Mease, Sr., resides in Avon. Burial tentavely slated to take place in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 20 Apr 1982.... HUMMEL - In Palmyra, on Apr. 18th., 1982; Armeda V. Hummel, (nee Ellenberger), aged 78 years. She was the widow ofA. Moyer Hummel, of Palmyra. Funeral on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a. m. from the Rohland Funeral Home, 5th. & Cumberland Streets. Interment at the Grand View Memorial Park. Friends may call Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 20 Apr 1982.... MICKEY - In Harrisburg, on Apr. 18th., 1982; Mary Mickey (nee Behney), aged 75 years. She was the widow of Albert L. Mickey, of 603 Blue Eagle Avenue, Harrisburg. Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p. m. from the Emanuel (Lembergers), United Methodist Church, RD 1, Grantville. Interment at the Lemberger Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited. Friends may call Tuesday evening 7 to 9 at the Strauss Funeral Home, 48 West Market Street, Jonestown.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 20 Apr 1982.... RUDIGEAIR - In Lebanon, on Apr. 18th., 1982; Peter C. Rudigeair, aged 72 years. He was the husband of Dorothy (nee Schaffer) Rudigeair, of 224 Chestnut Street. Funeral on Wednesday morning at 9:00 a. m. from Thompson Funeral Home, 126 S. Ninth Street. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a. m., from the St. Gertrude Catholic Church, and the interment in the St. Gertrude Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited. No viewing Tuesday evening. Friends may call Wednesday morning prior to the services at the funeral home..
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 14 Nov 1933.... Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 oclock, at the home, for George Wenrich, of 1808 Center Street, with further services at the St. John United Brethren Church, in charge of Rev. J. E. Keene, of Cleona, and Rev. Longenecker. Interment was made in the Ebenezer Greenwood Cemetery. Bearers were; Jacob Gassert, John Cook, Harvey, Whitman, John Biever, and Harry and Robert Miller. P. Hpo. Thompson Sons wes in charge of Arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 14 Nov 1933.... Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 oclock, for Alex Perlaki, Jr., of Lebanon RD 1, at the residence, in charge of Roger Young of Reading, and also by the Jehovah Witnesses. Interment took place at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Arnold Undertaking establishment.
Lebanon Daily News Memorium of: 31 Dec. 1935.... In Loving Memory of Hattie Boltz, Who departed this life December 31, 1924. Sadly missede by husband & children.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 31 Dec. 1935.... Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Smith, of Palmyra, were held this afternoon at 1:30 oclock from the Smith Funeral Home in palmyra, and were continued at 2:00 oclock in the Palmyra Church of the Brethren. Rev. F. S. Carper, Rev. J. C. Zug and Rev. J. H. Longenecker, were the officiating ministers. Intement was made in the Palmyra Cemetery. The bearers were; six grandsons; Ralph, Paul, Harry, David and Walter Wagner, and S. P. Backenstoe. C. H. Smith and Son, Palmyra had charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 20 Apr 1982.... Lester L. Yorty, 78, 102 Pine Street, Cornwall, died Monday in the Good Samaritan Hospital. Hw was the husband of Matilda M. Leibig Yorty. Born in S. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co., he was the son of the late Herman M. and Liilian Brandt Yorty. He was retired from the Bethlehem Mines, Cornwall, having worked there for 47 years. He was a member of the Cornwall United Methodist Church, the Senior Citizens of Lebanon, and served several terms as president of theUnited Steelworkers Local 265. In addition to his wife, he is survived by children; Donald L., of Cornwall; Louise E., the wife of the Rev. Canon George R. Kalbaugh, of Latham, N. Y.; Nancy A., wife of Robert T. McDevitt, of Cornwall; George A., of Cleona; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles Yorty, of Lebanon; a sister, Helen Rotunda, of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews. Interment to be in the Cornwall Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 20 Apr 1982.... WEIT - In Hummelstown, on Apr. 19th., 1982; Elizabeth Weit, (nee Halderman), aged 71 years. She was the widow of Clarence A. Weit, Sr., of E. Main Street, Hummelstown. Funeral onThursday afternoon at 1:20 p. m. from the Rothermel Funeral Home, Railroad and Pine Streets, Palmyra with Rev. Howard E. Pfoutz, officiating. Interment at the Unted Christian Cemetery, Campbelltown. Friends may call Thursday 12:30 noon until time of services at the funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 6 Mar. 1913.... John McGuiney, a retired farmer, of the Monroe Valley, died Wednesday morning of old age. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, and was 78 years old. He is survived by his wife, & three children; John, of Fredericksburg; Samuel, of Inwood; Mrs. Rudy Moyer, of Jonestown; and Mrs. John H. Gerberich, of East Hanover. Services will be held at the late residence on Sunday morningby the G. R. Deisher. Interment will be in the Green Point Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 8 Apr. 1913.... The obsequies of the late Mrs. F. W. Allwein, of Sixth and Lehman Streets, occurred this morning at 9:00 oclock from the house. Rev. Father Adam Christ was in charge of the services held in the St. Mary Catholic Church, and interment followed in the St. Mary Cemetery. The pallbearers were; Charles Arnold, John Arnold, John F. Loehle, Henry Eisenhauer, Aaron Steckbeck and V. J. Zimmerman. P. H. Thompson was the undertaker.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 26 Jan. 1913.... STAGER - In Avon, on the 23rd. inst.; Mrs. David S. Stager, aged 66 years. Funeral on Tuesday at 9:00 oclock from the late residence at Avon. Services at Kimmerlings Church. Interment at Kimmerlings Church Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Jan. 1913.... Mrs. Mary Parsons, widow of the late Elijah Parsons, died at 9:30 oclock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Israel Brown, 333 West Cumberland Street, Woodford. She was a victim of senile debility, having reached the age of 84 years. A native of Berks County, & following her marriage, lived at Newmanstown, where the death of her husband ocurred many years ago. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, Newmanstown. She leaves four children; Leonard Parsons; Mrs. Israel Brown; and Mrs. Amanda Weiley; all of this city; and Benjamin Parsons, of Harrisburg; 28 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 13 Mar. 1913.... CLOUSE - In this city - on the 12th. inst.; Mrs. Susan R. Clouse, aged 78 years & 6 months. Funeral on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 oclock from the home, 436 Walnut Street. Services at the house. Interment private, at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 13 Mar. 1913.... HOSTETTER - In Mt. Pleasant - on the 12th. inst.; Joseph Hostetter, aged 75 years. Funeral on Monday morning at 9:00 oclock from late residence at Mt. Pleasant. Services at the Reformed Church, Campbelltown. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 13 Mar. 1913.... WENGERT - In Harrisburg - on the 11th. inst.; William Wengert, aged 51 years. Funeral on Monday morning at 9:00 oclock from Salem U. B. Church. Services at the church. Interment in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 13 Mar. 1913.... BRANDT - In Jonestown - on the 12th. inst.; Jonathon Brandt, aged 88 years. Funeral on Monday morning at 9:30 oclock from the house in Jonestown. Services at the U. B. Church, Jonestown. Interment in the afternoon at Salem Union Cemetery, near Lickdale.Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 6 Mar. 1913.... William Boeshore, of the Monroe Valley, died Tuesday of old age. He was 78 years old, and was sick for only a short time. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. The following children survive; Elbert, of Fredericksburg; Mrs. John Hauer, of near Walmers Church; Uriah, of Hebron; and Mrs. Adam Shirk, of Jonestown. The funeral will be held on Saturday at the late residence, with services in the Walmers Church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. G. R. Deisher is the pastor.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 6 Mar. 1913.... SNYDER - In this city, on the 4th. inst.; William Snyder, aged 87 years & 3 days. Funeral on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 oclock from his home, 356 Plum Alley. Services at the house. Interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 1 Apr. 1982.... Sara A. Knoll, 69, of 68 E. Washington Ave., Wernersville, died Wednesday morning in the Reading Hospital. She and her husband, Paul A. Knoll, who died Dec. 26, 1969, were propietors of the Millardsville Hotel from 1951 until 1958. She also operated Die Schier in Brickerville from 1959 until 1969. Born in Sheridan Lebanon County, she was the daughter of the late David A. and Rhoda E. Startzer Moyer. She was a member of the St. Daniel Lutheran Church, Robesonia RD 1; auxiliary of Citizens Hose Co., Wernersville; & Senior Citizens, Wernersville. She is survived by a daughter, Joan A. Martin, of Rome, N. Y.; a sister, Pearl M., wife of S. Eugene Burkhart, of Wernersville; and two grandchildren. Funeral Saturday, 2:00 p. m., with interment in the St. Daniel Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 1 Apr. 1982.... Fiora Angilille, 510 Oak Street, Lebanon, died Wednesday in the Leader Nursing Home. He was 87. He was a retired Bethlehem Steel employee, and was a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church; the Knights of Columbus; and the Sons of Italy. He was born in Italy; the son of the late Joseph and Anna Angilille. Surviving are his wife, Rose (Reigle) Angilille; a son, Joseph F., of Aberdeen, Maryland; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral on Saturday morning at 9:30 a. m. from Thompson Funeral Home, 126 S. Ninth Street. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a. m. from St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 1 Apr. 1982.... KOHR - Of Palmyra, on March 30, 1982; Anna Viola Kohr, (nee Hosler), aged 68 years. She was the wife of Grant R. Kohr, of Interfaith Manor, and formerly of Jonestown RD 1. Funeral on Friday afternoon at 1:30 oclock from the Rothermel Funeral Home, South Railroad and Pine Streets, Palmyra, with the Rev. Ralph T. Bailey officiating. Interment at the Grand View Memorial Park. Friends call Thursday evening 7 to 9 at funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 1 Apr. 1982.... Funeral services were held this morning from the Rothermel Funeral Home, Palmyra, for Margaret H. Hoffman, wife of Paul L. Hoffman, 1223 E. Chocloate Avenue, Hershey. She had been co-owner of the former Hoffman House Restaurant, Palmyra. Officiating was the Rev. Kenneth Heller, Jr., pastor of the United Methodist Church, Palmyra. Burial was made in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra. THe bearers were; Pat Patterson, Ernest Hafer, Richard Beiler, Edward Pushnik, Whitney Simmons, and Anthony, Robert and Angelo Tatangelo.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 1 Apr. 1982.... A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated this morning in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Cornwall, for Thomas E. Nelson, of Rexmont. The Rev. Stephen Jordan, pastor, was the celebrant. Interment was in the Holy Saviour Cemetery, Cornwall. Pallbearers were; Sterling Carpenter, John Gabriel, Harry Nash, Jr., James Nash, Joseph Nash and Thomas Nash. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 23 Jan. 1921.... Edward S. Moore, of Millbach, died Friday at the age of 84 years. he was a member of the Millbach Reformed Church. He was active in politics, and was a delegate to several Democratic Conventions. He was the last member of his family. He is survived by a niece, residing in Harrisburg. Interment in the Millbach Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 23 Jan. 1921.... Funeral services were held this afternoon at 1:30 oclock for the late John Behney, from the residence at 413 Canal Street. Services took place in the Zoar Lutheran Church at Mt. Zion, and wer ein charge of the Rev. Charles E. Liebegott and the Rev. Ira Z. Fenstermacher. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. The pallbearers were; Grant Boger, William Spancake, Milton Bechtold and John Miller. The undertaker was H. C. Rohland.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 23 Jan. 1921.... The funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Gleadson, was hed this morning at the residence of Jeremiah Smith, of 334 North Tenth Street. The services were held in the St. Mary Catholic Church. (burial site not available, but very possibly the St. Mary Cemetery).
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 23 Jan. 1921.... The funeral of the late Mrs. Edward Peffley was held from the late home on Tuesday morning, and interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the Union Meeting House. She was aged 58 years, 11 months and 6 days. Pallbearers were; William Bensing, John McGuiney, Hal Gebhart, and Levi Moyer. Undertaker J. G. Gerhart had charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 11 Nov. 1974.... Funeral services were held this morning from Rothermel Funeral Home, Palmyra, for Harvey C, Zimmerman, husband of Esther Wagner Zimmerman, of 1538 E. Derry Road, Hershey. The Rev. Harry M. Eberly, assistant pastor of the First U. M. Church, officiated. Interment was in the Hanoverdale Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were grandsons; Ronald, Harry, Paul and Roy Zimmerman, John Hertzler, Karl Geib, & Gene and Richard Light.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 11 Nov. 1974.... Funeral services were held this afternoon in the First Baptist Church, Cornwall, for Edward L. Broughton, the husband of Sandra L. Brown Broughton, of 19 Boyd Street, Minersvillage, Cornwall. Officiating was the Rev. William Gray, of Harrisburg. Interment in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. The pallbearers were; Harry Allen, Dewey W. Murphy, Oliver L. Johnson, Lorenzo Burrus, Fred C. Weddington and Henry Mobley. The Rohland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 11 Nov. 1974.... Funeral services for Michael H. Vancho, hhusband of mary E. Obad Vancho, of 1565 Elm Street, were held this morning at 9:00 in the Thompson Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial waas celebrated at the Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was made in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 11 Nov. 1974.... Funeral services were held this morning for Carrie E. Null, widow of George E. Null, of 509 E. Weidman Street, in the Christman Funeral Home. The Rev. George Shultz, Jr., pastor of the St. Mark U. C. C., officiated. Burial was made in the Ebenezer Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 11 Nov. 1974.... Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Kercher Funeral Home, Myerstown, for Naomi C. Derr, 11 West Main Street, Myerstown. The Rev. Winfield Engler, pastor of the Myerstown United Church of Christ, officiated. Interment was made in the St. Thomas Cemetery, Bernville.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 23 Apr. 1910 Henry Livering, living in the toll gate house of the Berks and Dauphin Turnpike Company at Sunnyside, died this morning from a complication of diseases after a long illness. He was 50 years old, and for a number of years was employed as driver for the Atkins Grocery, in Market Square. He is survived by his wife, and two children; Aaron Livering, and Mrs. Robert Burkholder, both of this city; his father, Jonas Livering; and the following brothers and sisters; Jacob Livering, of Lancaster County; David Livering, of this city; Mrs. E. M. Lawrence, LancasterCounty; Mrs. Michael Watson, and Mrs. Harry Leisey, both of this city; and Miss Jennie Livering, of Louisville, Kentucky.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 23 Apr. 1910.... The body of Valentine Ripnitz, who died on Wednesday at the county hospital from a complication of diseases, was buried this morning at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Services were in charge of the Rev. D. S. Longenecker, pastor of the Avon United Brethren Church. P. H. Thompson was the undertaker.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 1 Feb. 1918.... Funeral services were held this afternoon for Amos Miller, of Front Street, Palmyra, from his home, in charge of the Rev. C. R. Longenecker, pastor of the Second U. B. Church. Burial followed in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. C. H. Smith was the undertaker in charge.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 1 Feb. 1918.... The remains of John Feakin, who died at the County Almshouse on Tuesday, at the ripe old age of 81 years, was buried at the Ebenezer Cemetery this morning at 10:00 oclock. Services were conducted at the grave by the Rev. A. W. Leibensperger, junior pastor of Salem Lutheran Church. The last remaining relative of Mr. Feakin, his wife, died 8 years ago. the funeral, held from the county home, was unattended.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 21 Jan. 1978.... Funeral services were held this morning from the Welcome United Methodist Church, Landingville, for Mrs. Katherine A. Walters, of Landingville, and formerly of Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Rev. Leroy R. Walters. The Rev. John Ness, pastor, officiated. Interment was in the Landingville Cemetery. Pallbearers were; Richard Wagner, Hugh Wagner, William Long, Harold Fryer, Floyd Feger and James Reber.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 21 Jan. 1978.... Funeral services were held today from the Kreamer Funeral Home, Annville, for Samuel Books, 101 E. Penn Avenue, Cleona, he was the husband of the former Emma White. The REv. kenneth Texter, pastor of the Immanuel United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Michael Brubaker, the grandson of the deceased, officiated. Interment in the Grand View Memorial park. Pallbearers were grandsons; Donald, Michael, Eric and Daryl Brubaker, Barry Books and Jerry Burke.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 21 Jan. 1978.... Services were held this morningfrom the Rohland Funeral Home for Katherine S.Stoever Sherman, of Cedar Haven. She was the widow of Arthur Sherman. The Rev. William R. Hoyer, pastor of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, officiated. Interment was in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 14 Dec. 1982.... Annie M. Deck, 820 Stracks Dam road, Myerstown, died on Tuesday. Dec. 14, 1982, in the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was 86. She was the wife of Ardy Deck, a local butcher. On Nov. 29, they had been married for 58 years. She was a native of Jackson Township, and was the daughter of the late John and Sarah Krick Strack. She was an active member of the St. Jacob U. C. C., Kimmerlings. In addition to her husband; she is survived by a daughter, Arlene S. Deck, at home; a brother, Franklin Strack, Lebanon RD 2; & a number of nieces & nephews. Interment in Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Stouchsburg.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 14 Dec. 1982.... Eva C. Snyder, Jonestown RD 3, died on Tuesday. Dec. 14, 1982, in the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was 87. Born in Union Twp., Lebanon Co., she was a daughter of the late Henry L. and Eliza Bohr Felty. She was a member of the Outwood Lutheran Church, Pine Grove RD 1. She is survived by sons; Edgar E. Snyder, Jonestown RD 3; Ernest A. Snyder, Neshanic, N. J.; and Marlin R. Snyder, Jonestown RD 3; a daughter, Irene Pistachio, Jonestown RD 3; brothers, Russell A. Felty, Pine Grove; and Claude R. Felty, Tremont; sisters, Beulah M. Zimmerman, Lebanon RD; and Arlene, wife ofJames Yerger, Pine Grove RD 1; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews. Interment to be in the Outwood Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove RD 1.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 14 Dec. 1982.... BOYER - In Lebanon, on December 12, 1982; Sadie U. (nee Shearer) Boyer, aged 91 years. She was the widow of Grant H. Boyer. Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p. m. from the Ruhl United Methodist Church, RD 4, Manheim. Interment at the adjoining cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 14 Dec. 1982.... BROWN - In Hershey, on December 11, 1982; Albert H. Brown, Jr., aged 58 years. He was the husband of Eva Gable Brown, of 1 Mansion Road, Hershey. Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p. m. from the Rothermel Funeral Home, S. Railroad and Pine Streets, Palmyra. The Rev. Dr. Ira O. Reed, pastor of Derry Presbyterian Church, Palmyra.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 14 Dec. 1982.... COONAN - In Lebanon, on December 12, 1982; Jerome J. Coonan, aged 72 years. He was the husband of Beatrice S. (nee Berry) Coonan. Funeral on Friday morning at 9:00 a. m. from the Rohland Funeral Home, 5th. & Cumberland Streets. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a. m., at St. Gertrude Catholic Church Interment at the Gertrude Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Christian Prayer Vigil, 8 p. m.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 14 Dec. 1982.... GASTA - In Lebanon, on December 11, 1982; Paul C. Gasta, of 1625 Center Street, aged 57 years. Funeral on Wednesday morning at 11:00 at the I. G. M. R. National Cemetery. Friends may call fromn 9:30 a. m. until 10:30 a. m. at the Rohland Funeral Home, 5th. & Cumberland Streets.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 14 Dec. 1982.... HARNISH - In Lebanon, on December 13, 1982; Cora A. (nee Webber) Harnish, aged 92 years. She was the widow of Harry P. Harnish, of RD 1 Lebanon. Funeral on Wednesday morning at 10:30 a. m., from Christman Funeral Home, 226 Cumberland Street, Lebanon. Interment at the Zion Goshert Cemetery, Mt. Zion. Relatives and friends are invited. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 14 Dec. 1982.... HOSTETTER - In Lancaster, on December 12, 1982; Ralph Richard Hostetter, aged 63 years. He was the husband of the late Helen (nee Garrison) Hostetter, of Mt. Gretna. Memorial services will be held from the Mt. Gretna United Methodiat Church, 4th. and Boehm Streets, Mt. Gretna. Private family intement at Laurel Hills Memorial Gardens, Columbia. Arrangements by the Fred F. Groff Funeral Home, Inc., Lancaster, Pa.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 14 Dec. 1982.... MILLER - In Lebanon, on December 11, 1982; Lester J. Miller, aged 79 years. He was the husband of Kathryn (nee Bright) Miller, of 1027 So. Lincoln Avenue. Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at 9:00 a. m. from Rohland Funeral Home, 5th. & Cumberland Streets. Interment at Ebenezer Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 14 Dec. 1982.... TYSON - In Hershey, on December 13, 1982; Sallie Tyson, aged 77 years. She was the wife of Ernest W. Tyson.Funeral on Thursday morning at 10:00 a. m. from the Rothermel Funeral Home, S. Railroad and Pine Streets, Palmyra. Rev. Dr. Walter F. Knight, Jr. officiating. Interment at United Christian Church Cemetery, Campbelltown. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 20 Jan. 1913.... ECK - In West Lebanon, on the 18th. inst.; Mrs. Manno Eck, aged 61 years, 3 months and 16 days. Funeral on Wednesday morning at 9:30 oclock, from her residence, 2206 W. Guilford Street, West Lebanon. Services at the U. B. Church, West Lebanon. Interment at Longs Meeting House. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 20 Jan. 1913.... BEHNEY - In Palmyra, on the 18th. inst.; J. H. Behney, aged 69 years. Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 oclock, from the residence. Services at the house. Interment at Baldwin Cemetery, Steelton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice. Burial private.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 20 Jan. 1913.... BOYER - In Hebron, Pa., on the 17th. inst.; Edward Boyer, aged 61 years. Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 oclock, from the residence, 72 Moravian Street. Services at the Hebron U. B. Church. Interment at the Ebenezer Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 20 Jan. 1913.... TICE - In Myerstown, on the 15th. inst.; Mrs. Eliza Tice, aged 79 years, 7 months and 8 days. She was the widow of David Tice. Funeral on Tuesday morning, Jan. 21st., at 9:30 oclock, from her late residence, East Main Street, Myerstown. Services at the U. B. Church. Interment at the U. B. Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 20 Jan. 1913.... REAM - In Hebron, Pa., on the 18th. inst.; Emma Ream, aged 71 years. Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 oclock, from the residence, 528 East Cumberland Street. Services at the Avon U. B. Church. Interment at the Kimmerlings Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 20 Jan. 1913.... HOKE - In North Cornwall, on the 16th. inst.; Mrs. Henry Hoke, aged 87 years, 4 months and 9 days. Funeral on Tuesday morning, at 9:30 oclock, from her late residence, North Cornwall Pike. Services at Midway Dunkard Meeting House. Interment at the same place. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 16 Jan. 1913.... Mrs. Mary Heiser, wife of Dr. Edward Heiser, of Pottsville, who died several days ago, was brought here this morning on the 11:04 train, for burial at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Happel, pastor of the First Reformed Church conducted short services at the cemetery. The pallbearers were close relatives of the deceased. A large number of relatives from Reading and Pottsville accompanied the body to this city. The relatives took dinner at the Hotel Stratford; J. W. Sperry, Prop., before returning home.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 16 Jan. 1913.... Funeral services were held this morning over the remains of the late Lydia Grumbine (nee Eisenhauer). She was the widow of William Grumbine. The services took place at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Rohr, a short distance north of Fredericksburg. The Rev. O. R. Burtner, officiated. Interment was made at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg. Undertaker C. G. Gerhart, of Fredericksburg, was in charge.
End of 115 obits added 20 October 2006.Lebanon Evening Report funeral notices of: 23 March 1936.... The funeral of Jessie Showalter was held this afternoon from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul Snader, 27 Chestnut Street, with brief services at the house in charge of Rev. George R. Riffert. Services were continued in the Terre Hill Lutheran Church by Rev. F. B. Koons, of Terre Hill, Lancaster County. INterment followed on the cemetery adjoining the church. Pallbearers were; John, James, Frank, Harold and Merle Showalter & William Snader. Rohlands Funeral Home, this city, had charge of the arrangements.
Start of 75 obits added 24 September 2006.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 10 April 1953.... Mrs. Alice G. Reider, 75, of Palmyra Route 1, died yesterday in Good Samaritan Hospital. Death was attribured to pneumonia, after an illness of 6 days. A Palmyra resident for most of her life, she was a daughter of the late Christian and Fianna (Greiner) Groff. Born in Mastersonville, she was preceded in death ten years ago by her husband, Edward H. Reider. Surviving her are three sons; Harrison, of Carlisle; & Roy and Phares, at home; five daughters; Mrs. George Kloepfer; Mrs. Burt Linthurst, both of Lebanon; Mrs. J. Ammon Gingrich, Campbelltown; Mrs. Charles Baker, New Windsor, Maryland; and Mrs. John Hoover, of Mountville; a brother, John Groff, Elizabethtown; a sister, Mrs. John Eyer, Mt. Joy R. D.; 22 Grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Interment in the Hill Church Lutheran Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 13 Aug. 2006.... Mildred S. Behney, 92, of the ECC Retirement VillageAlbright Campus, Myerstown, formerly of E. Maple Ave., Myerstown, died Saturday, August 12, 2006, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Carl F. Behney, who died August 17, 1981. Born in Mt. Aetna, Pa., on April 11, 1914, daughter of the late Elmer and Mabel (Fisher) Schlappig Karsnitz. She was a 1932 graduate of Reading High School and attended secretarial school for one year. She had been employed in the cafeteria at ELCO High School, Myerstown, for 16 years retiring in 1978. She was a member of St. John's Church, Mt. Aetna, AARP and had been a volunteer at the Senior Center in Myerstown. She is survived by: 3 Sons: William, husband of Carol Behney of Myerstown; Bruce, husband of Cynthia Behney of Myerstown; and Clifton, husband of Kimbra Behney of Myerstown; 6 grandchildren; 5 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. from Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown. Viewing Wednesday at 12 p.m. Interment at St. John's Church Cemetery, Mt. Aetna.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 14 Dec. 1903.... Mrs. Shuey, died on Sunday evening, of general debility, at her homestead in East Hanover Township. Shge was 88 years old, and was the widow of the late David M. Shuey, a former sheriff of Lebanon County. She is survived by six children; Alexander Shuey, with whom she lived; Dr. Frank Shuey, of Lykens; David, of this county; Elmira, of Harrisburg; Caroline, of Harrisburg; and Jane, of Bellegrove. Burial site unknown.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 13 Aug. 2006.... Joan A. Diamond, 65, of 1432 N. Seventh St., Lebanon, died Saturday, August 12, 2006, in The Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Frederick Diamond. She was born September 24, 1940, in Lebanon to June Hinkel Weiser of Lebanon and the late Frederick Weiser. She was owner of the former Diamond's Grooming in Lebanon. She loved animals and was an Avon representative for many years. She is survived by a daughter Debora Garman, Lebanon; adopted daughter, Barbara, wife of Faron Mack, Ono; a granddaughter; and six greatgrandchildren; brothers, Gerald, husband of Irene Weiser, Hummelstown, David, husband of Barbara Weiser, Lebanon, Donald, husband of Kathy Weiser, Fredericksburg. She was preceded in death by sisters, Patricia Meyer and Sandra Gardner; brothers, Frederick P. Weiser and Eugene Weiser. Funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Rohland Funeral Home Inc. of Lebanon is handling the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 10 April 1953.... Mrs. Lillie B. Huber, widow of John Huber, 561 Weidman Street, Lebanon, died yesterday morning in the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was a member of the Troinity Lutheran Church, and was the daughter of the late James and Belle (Bernard) Pope, of Illinois. Survivors include one daughter, Miss Hilda Huber, at home; one son, John Huber, Redwood City, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two brothers, P. H. Pope, Pleasant Ridge, Mich; and Leslie Pope, Ontario, Canada. Interment in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, Pa.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 12 Aug. 2006.... Lillian Mae Sando Kohr, age 97, Salina, Kan., died Aug. 9, 2006, in Salina. Born May 25, 1909, in Lebanon, Pa., she was a homemaker. She retired from the Pa. Motor Vehicle Department, Harrisburg, Pa., and later worked at the Cornwall Manor Methodist Home Health Center. She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and former member of Daughters of the Nile. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran, Salina, Tabitha Group and LCW member. She was a member of Christian Business Women and the Rainbow Girls. She is preceded in death by her parents Austin Edward Sando and the former Daisy Lillian Kiscadden; and three sisters, Dorothy Marion Varholy, Izora Vivian Mearig, and Evelyn Sando; and a brother, Howard Edwin Sando. Survivors son, Glenn E. and spouse, Eunice Kohr, Salina, Kan.; son, Jack M. and spouse, Verona, Kohr, Lancaster, Pa.; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Memorial services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Disposition: interred privately in the Roselawn Cemetery, Salina, Kansas.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 10 April 1953.... Mrs. Lydia Shenenberger, 68, of Manheim Route 2, died yesterday in Lancaster General Hospital. She was the widow of Elmer Shenenberger, & had been ill for the past three years. The daughter of Samuel and Susanna (Brandt) Baker, she was born in Mt. Joy Township. She attended the East Fairview Church of the Brethren. Surviving are four sons; Leroy, Lititz Route 2; Earl, Manheim Route 4; Ammon, Manheim; and Lloyd, at home; two daughters, Mary and Ada, both at home; a brother, Samuel Baker, Mt. Joy; two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Haldeman, Manheim Route 2; and Mrs. Malinda Gruber, Mt. Joy; and four grandchildren. Interment in the the East Fairview Church of the Brethren Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 14 Aug. 2006.... Marie M. Kersey, 82, of the Hearthstone Manor and formerly of Skyline Drive, Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2006, at the Lebanon Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of the late Harold O. Adams. Born in Bethel Twp., on March 16, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth Behney Mohn. She was a 1941 Graduate of Annville High School and a 1944 graduate of St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in Reading. She had worked as an RN at the Wernersville State Hospital and retired from the Hamburg State Hospital. She enjoyed, gardening, her flowers and she loved her pets. She is survived by Nieces Diane wife of William W. Cave of Cleona, Sharon wife of Dennis Wampler of S. Annville Twp. and a nephew Randy husband of Dawn Ebersole of Lebanon. She was preceded in death by a sister Lorraine L. Ebersole. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2006, at10:00 a.m. at the Kreamer Funeral Home, Inc. 618 E. Main St. Annville. Viewing will be from 9:30 until the time of the service. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 27 Nov 1936.... Mrs. Lizzie W. Steckbeck (nee Brandt), 201 Jonestown Road, Sand Hill, died at 6:45 oclock on Wednesday night at her home, of complications, following a four months illness. She was 79 years old, and was the widow of Daniel Steckbeck. She was a member of the St. Mark Reformed Churchand the National Assoc. of Post Office Clerks. Survivors besides her husband are; children, Harry B., of Sand Hill; Grant B. Steckbeck, at home; and mrs. harvey Kreider, of Lebanon; brothers and sisters; Daniel W. Brandt, of Lebanon; Mrs. David Reigel, of Ono; Mrs. Elias P. Sando, of Sand Hill; and Mrs. Harry Yeagley, of Tremont; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Interment in Kimmerlings Cemetery.
Lebanon Evening Report funeral notices of: 23 March 1936.... The funeral of Mrs. Bessie May Koons was held this morning from her late residence, Annville, R D 1, followed by services in the Kaufman United Brethren Church. The Rev. E. E. Bender officiated, and interment was made in the United Aion Church Cemetery, Annville. Arrangements were in charge of the Rohland Funeral Home.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 15 Aug. 2006.... Harriet I. "Sus" Blantz, 66, 133 Queen St., Jonestown, died Monday, August 14, 2006, in the Lebanon Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born July 23, 1940, in Lebanon, daughter of the late Harry R. and Alice I. Brandt Blantz. She retired in 2001 from Ephrata Area Rehabilitation Services. She was a member of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jonestown; Halcyon Activities Center, Lebanon; and Special Olympics Bowling. She enjoyed camping with her family and doing crafts. Surviving are brothers, Harry Blantz, Glenrock, Wyo., Ronald E., husband of Virginia Blantz, Lebanon; sisters, Esther M., wife of Kenneth Fox, Lebanon, Linda M., wife of David Snyder, Lebanon, Eleanor L., wife of Thomas Mohn, Jonestown, with whom she resided; nieces, nephews and their families. Funeral Friday at 11 a.m. Rohland Funeral Home Inc., Fifth and Cumberland streets, Lebanon, where a viewing will be held Thursday evening 7 to 9 p.m. Interment Ebenezer "Greenwood" Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 23 Jan. 1921.... Mrs Anna Hartman, wife of Amos Hartman, died at her home, at 406 North Tenth Street, at 8 oclock on Friday evening, of paralysis. She had been sick only one week, and was aged 70 years, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She leaves her husband, Amos; three children, Harry and Charles, of this city; Francis, ,of Kansas City, Mo.; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Hartman, also of Lebanon.....Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 25 Jan. 1921....Funeral services were held this morning at 9 oclock for the late Mrs. Amos Hartman, of 406 North Tenth Street. Services took place in St. Mary's Catholic Church, in charge of the Rev. Father Adam Christ, and burial was made in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Pierce H. Thompson was the undertaker.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 23 Aug. 2006.... Mary E. Carpenter, 90, Countryside Christian Community, Annville, formerly of Minersvillage, died Monday, August 21, 2006, in her residence. She was the wife of the late Lloyd J. Carpenter. She was born in Cornwall on June 10, 1916, daughter of the late Allen and Emma Stoudt Ditzler. Surviving are son, Glenn, husband of Katherine Carpenter, Waldeck; daughter, Patricia, wife of Gary Rummel, Mesa, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and brother, Warren Ditzler, Lebanon. She was preceded in death by sons, Lloyd Carpenter Jr., Ronald G. Carpenter; and grandson, Christopher Carpenter. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Rohland Funeral Home Inc., Fifth and Cumberland streets, Lebanon, where a viewing will be held Friday beginning at 1 p.m. Interment Cornwall Cemetery.
Lebanon Evening Report funeral notices of: 23 March 1936.... The funeral of John Strickler, of Palmyra was held Sunday from the Wike Funeral Home in Schaefferstown, with the Rev. Alden Biely, a United Brethren Minister in charge. The body was buried on the Schaefferstown Cemetery. The bearers were; E. L. Stohler, Jacob Wike, William Iba and Ralph Hetrick. Funeral Director Harvey S. Wike was in charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 19 Aug. 2006.... Minerva H. (Barr-Lilley) Weitzel, 85, passed away August 17, 2006, at Beverly Healthcare, Lancaster. She was born in Lebanon to the late Edgar L. Sr. and Cora (Fake) Barr. She worked for many years at Camp Swatara in Bethel, Pa., before retiring. She enjoyed her job there, her fellow workers, and the many children at the camp every summer. She loved playing the organ, embroidery, Bible study, and watching professional bull riding and rodeos. SurvivorsLilley Sr., husband of Elizabeth of Lebanon; daughter, Elaine J. (Lilley), wife of James Lalli of Chandler, Ariz.; step-son, Robert F. Lilley, husband of Barbara of GlenMoore, Pa.; brother, Edgar "Hank" L. Barr Jr., husband of Doris of Lebanon; grandmother of five; great-grandmother of 11; many nieces, nephews, and friends throughout her life. Services Monday, August 21, 2006, at Calvary Church, 1330 Pennsylvania Ave., Lebanon, PA 17046. Social to follow at Rural Security Fire Co., 1301 N. Seventh St., Lebanon, PA 17046.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 4 Jan. 1958.... The Rev. Samuel Henry Waltz, a Lebanon Countian who devoted a large part of his life to spiritual nd industrial construction died at 5:20 o'clock last evenng in the Lebanon County Hospital. He was 75. A resident of 534 E. Weidman St., this city, Rev. Waltz was admitted to the hospital Monday morning. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy Dec. 8th at his home. He had been in alternate good and poor health since. last September when 'he was hospitalized in Sunbury with a kidney stone condition. A clergyman for 46 years, Waltz left behind him monuments to two facets of his life's work. One is the local Bethlehem Steel Company plant, from Front street to Fifth Avenue, and part of the Concentrator Plant which were built under his direction. At the time he was superintenent of construction for the Old American Iron and Steel Co., now Bethlehem Steel. The other Is the Union Gospel Tabernacle in Campbelltown which he organized and built. A graduate of the former high school at Quentin, of which community he was a native, Rev. Waltz commenced his working life as a laborer in the area's steel industry. However, he possessed a burning desire and ambition to improve his position, and it did not permit his remaining in the laboring class. He pursued home study courses given by the Scranton International Correspondence School that aided his rapid advance up the promotion ladder with the Old American Iron and Steel Co. However, he was forced to relinquish his position as superlntendent of construction after he was Injured In an explosion at work. At an early age Rev. Waltz set his sights on a ministerial career; a calling that was his prime objective in life. He pursued home study courses given by the Moody Bible Institute of ChIcago. He was licensed to preach December 23, 1911 in the Methodist Espiscopal Church.For a five year period he served the former Grace, Methodist Church at Second and Lehman Streets. Later he was licensed by the United Brethren Church and for many years served U.B. concregations at Kochenderfers, Ebenezer, West Lebanon, Fontana and Campbelltown. The Rev. Waltz was also affiliated with the Interdenominational Eastern Ministerial Union, Inc., of Penna., which permitted him to preach in numerous denominntions. For 19years he was the head of the Union Gospel Tabenacle, Campbelitown, which he organized and built. He retired from this post In 1950 and thereupon embarked on an evangelical career that took him to Europe three times, Canada twice and to many parts of the United States. He preached In Europelast August. A man of many talents and endeavors, Rev. Waltz was never too busy to give of his time and efforts to others. His pleasant disposition and personality drew people to him as naturally as did their desire for religious comfort. in addition to his multitude of church and lndustrial duties throughout his life. Rev. Waltz was an ardent memtwr of the Democratic Party. At one time he vnsuccessfully sought election to the State Legislature. He was also an avid stamp and coin collector and In his earlier years a hunter and fisherman. Throughout most of his adult life he was a member of the Washington Fire Company. He was at one time president of the unit. Surviving Is his wife, the former Mary E. Reed, a native of Miner's Village; & two daughters, Misses Martha M. and Mabel E. Waltz, both at home; also surviving is a brother, Aaron Waltz, of Reading, and a sister, Clara, wife of Forrest Hemperly, of Lebanon. His parents were the late William and Elizabeth (Fittery) Waltz. Interment in the Cornwall Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Aug. 2006.... Robert J. Kovach, 62, of 466 Beechwood Ave., Lebanon, died Thursday, August 24, 2006, in his home. He was born June 15, 1944, in Lebanon, a son of the late John and Alvena Gettle Kovach. He worshipped in the Christian faith. He was a retired boilermaker from the former Cleaver-Brooks having worked 33 years and then was a custodian for the Cornwall-Lebanon School District. He enjoyed sports, having been a former Little League and Teener baseball coach; fisherman, and loved his family. He was an antique and collectibles collector. Surviving are his wife of 36 years Linda E. Hallman Kovach of Lebanon; sons Rod Kovach of Harrisburg and Ryan Kovach of Manheim; brothers George Kovach of Parkesburg and John Kovach of Columbus, Ohio; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 29, 2006, from 12-1 p.m. at Christman's Funeral Home Inc., 226 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, followed by services at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Evening Report funeral notices of: 23 March 1936.... Funeral services were held at the Arnold Funeral Home, 712 Chestnut Street, today, for Mrs. Elizabeth Steeley, late of 517 Pershing Avenue, in charge of the Rev. Elwood Schwenk, pastor of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment took place in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Bearers were; Earl Schreiber, Fred Kirchoff, Donald Harpel and Ralph Schreiber.Arrangements were in charge of C. LeRoy Arnold.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 29 Aug. 2006.... Sara E. Rehrer, age 87, of Suedberg Road, passed away on Sunday, August 27, in the Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center, Tremont. Born on June 27, 1919, in Union Township, Lebanon County, she was the daughter of the late Irvin B. and Elizabeth Spangler Shuey. She was a member of Jacob's Lutheran Church, Suedberg Road, Pine Grove, and was a member of the Outwood & Jacob's Lutheran Church Senior Citizen Group. She had been employed as a seamstress at the former Fox-Knapp Mfg., Canoe Mfg., and C.&.W. Mfg. all in Pine Grove. She was preceded in death on June 2, 2004, by her husband of 63 years, Harold S. Rehrer; an infant brother; and sister, Kathryn Nace. Surviving are two daughters, Anna Schneck and Jeanne Zimmerman both of Pine Grove; three grandsons, Troy Schneck, Shawn Schneck, Jeff Zimmerman; nine greatgrandchildren; and five sisters, Mary Fields of Ebenezer, Ruth Somerville of North Carolina, Lena Ditzler of Jonestown, Esther Smith of Carlisle, and Edna Mae Grossett of Texas; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 11:30 a.m. in the H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove, with the Rev. Gregor Bileck officiating. There will be a viewing on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery, Suedberg Road, Pine Grove.
Lebanon Evening Report funeral notices of: 23 March 1936.... The funeral of Mrs. Emma Reist, of Schaefferstown was held Saturday afternoon from the St. Luke Lutheran Church in Schaefferstown, with services in charge of the Rev. O. O. Leidich and the Rev. M. F. Good. Interment followed on the Schaefferstown Cemetery. Bearers were; James Wike, C. T. Hickernell, H. B. Moyer, Allen Keener, M. P. Stober and John Whitmoyer. Harvey S. Wike, of Schaefferstown was in charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 31 Aug. 2006.... Hiester R. Gingrich, 75, of 622 Hill Street, Lebanon, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006, in residence. He was the husband of the late Polly A. Basehore Gingrich who died in 2004. Born in Lebanon on May 9, 1931, he was the son of the late Hiester J. and Helen O. Mason Gingrich. For 21 years he was employed by the City of Lebanon Police Department. He began his employment as a patrolman, was promoted to detective and then chief of police. For 20 years he served in the Pa. Army National Guard mostly with the 690th Battalion of the 28th Finance Division. He was placed on active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis with the 165th Military Police Battalion. He retired from the 129th Signal Company, Hershey, as a mess sergeant. He was also a master plumber and operated his own business for 25 years. He was a graduate of the Class of 1949 at Lebanon High School better known as "The 49ers." Hiester was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon, the Fraternal Order of Police, Mt. Olivet Lodge No. 704 F & AM, Harrisburg Consistory, Lebanon American Legion Post 0158, and the Travelers Protective Association since 1978. After retirement, he and his wife spent many weeks at the family lodge in Sullivan County. Surviving are four sons, Paul B. "Pepper" and wife Dawn Gingrich of East Berlin, Jed H. Gingrich of Lebanon, Kurt R. and wife Mary Gingrich of Pittsburgh, and Gregory J. Gingrich of Lebanon; a daughter Cynthia A. Gingrich of Lebanon; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Howard C. "Boop" Gingrich and wife Gloria of Palmyra and Dennis Gingrich of Lancaster; and two sisters, Nancy, wife of Darwin Miller of Lebanon, and Ruthann Gingrich of Lebanon. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 723 Lehman Street, Lebanon, PA 17046. Interment will be in Covenant Cemetery, North Lebanon Township, with military honors. Viewing will be held on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main St., Annville, and also from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Lebanon Evening Report funeral notices of: 23 March 1936.... Rev. Mark H. Wert, pastor of the Trinity United Brethren Church, officiated at funeral services held today for Mrs. Lizzie Boughter, late of 1205 Lehman Street. Services were held at the Arnold Funeral Home, 712 Chestnut Street, followed with interment in the Bellegrove Lutheran Cemetery. Bearers were Elwyn Stern, George Feather, Harry Boughter and Wesley Shertzer. Arrangements were in charge of C. LeRoy Arnold.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 19 Sep. 2006.... Carrie E. Moyer, 95, of Spang Crest Manor, and formerly of McGillstown, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2006, at Spang Crest Manor. She was the wife of the late Walter W. Moyer. Born in East Hanover Township on November 8, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Quincy and Agnes Smith Gerberich. She had retired from the former Keystone Mills in Annville where she had worked for a number of years. She was a member of the St. Jacobs Kimmerlings Church, the Northern Lebanon Senior Citizens and she enjoyed sewing and gardening. She is survived by her son Walter R., husband of Hazel Moyer of Jonestown; sisters Almeda Ditzler of Lebanon and Gladys Smith of Easton; four grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Russell W. Moyer, a daughter Ethel M. Boltz, a brother Lloyd Gerberich, and sisters Emma Gerhart and Tacie Brandt. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 22, 2006, at 12 p.m. at the Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Jonestown. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Grand View Memorial Park, Annville.
Lebanon Evening Report funeral notices of: 23 March 1936.... Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Rohland Funeral Home for Daniel E. Horst, late of Myerstown RD 1, in charge of Rev. H. J. Herber, pastor of the St. Mark Reformed Church. Bearers were; three member of Camp 54, P. O. S. of A., James Young, Henry Hartman and William Bechtle; and three members of the Odd Fellows Lodge; Harry Ax, Meyer Lazin and Henry Grumbine. Interment was made on the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 19 Sep. 2006.... Martin W. "Johnny" Kohr, 83, of 9 E. Behney Ave., Myerstown, died Monday, September 18, 2006, at The Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Pa. He was the husband of Betty J. Sattazahn Kohr to whom he was married 59 years on May 25. Born in Bethel, Pa., on June 6, 1923, son of the late George G. and Maggie S. (Wolf) Kohr. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as a mechanic at C.J. Wagner Inc., Myerstown, for 60 years, from 1940 until his retirement in 2000. After his retirement he delivered auto parts for NAPA, Myerstown, for three years. He was a member of Salem Reformed Church, Bethel, and was a lifetime member of the Richland American Legion Post 880; VFW, Bethel; Keystone Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1, Myerstown; and AAA since 1949. He was also a member of the Goodwill Fire Co., Myerstown, and the Union Fire Co., Bethel. He enjoyed sports and was a supporter of ELCO sports, an avid Phillies and Eagles fan, and enjoyed auto racing. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Dennis W., husband of Marylynn Kohr, Fredericksburg, Pa.; one daughter, Sheila A. Wetzel, Palmyra, Pa.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandsons; one sister, Mabel Schock, Bethel, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter Diane KohrDuffner. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, Pa. Viewing Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
Lebanon Evening Report funeral notices of: 23 March 1936.... Rev. George R. Riffert, pastor of the First Evangelical Church, 6th. and Chestnut Streets, assisted by the Rev. H. J. Rutman, of the Gospel Herald Church, officiated at the services conducted from the Rohland Funeral Home, this afternoon, for Jacob Keath, 528 Bollman Street. The beares were; Ray Lesher, Edwatd Lesher, and George Lesher, William Pierce, Earl Imboden and Penrose Dissinger.Interment was made on the Ebenezer Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 15 Sep. 2006.... Andrew P. (Andy) Smetana, 65, of 1232 Brandywine St., Lebanon, passed away at his residence Wednesday, September 13th, 2006. He was the husband of Sandra E. (Sandy) Hess Smetana. Born in Lebanon on October 22, 1940, he was the son of the late John A. and Anna M. Fisher Smetana. He had worked at Everite Knitting Mills for 30 years. He had also worked at Standard Boiler Works for 15 years, retired, and then worked part time at Brentwood Industries. He was a member of the Liberty Marching Club, Maennerchor Club, Lebanon American Legion, and the Jonestown American Legion. He was a 1958 graduate of Lebanon High School. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, fishing, hunting, shooting darts, and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of St. Benedict The Abbot Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Debra Lee Smetana of Hummelstown, Pa.; and a son, Andrew J., husband of Linda Smetana of Lebanon; grandchildren, Adam M. Smetana, Clarissa L. Ortenzi, Madison R. Smetana, and Mason R. Smetana; two sisters, Mary Ann Fake of Lebanon and Catherine Brightbill, wife of Hirem Brightbill of Lebanon; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph P. and John F. Smetana. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10 a.m. from St. Benedict The Abbot Church, 1300 Lehman St., Lebanon. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Viewing hours Sunday evening from 6-8, and Monday morning from 99:30 at Thompson Funeral Home Inc., 126 S. Ninth St., Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Dec. 1938....(slightly edited).... John Robert Palgrove, aged 86 years, of 228 Canal Street, Lebanon Independent Borough, died at his home at 1:30 this morning after 2 months of illness. The deceased was a member of the St. Mark Reformed Church. The following survive; one daughter, Rachel, at home; one sister, Mrs. Phoebe Davis, Erie, Pa.; one brother, William, of Montana; He was preceded in death five years ago, by a brother, Abraham, of Frystown. Intemernt to follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Dec. 1938....(slightly edited).... Mrs. Kate L. Brensinger, aged 89 years, Widow of Edwin H. Brensinger, who preceded her in death 21 years ago, died at 8 oclock Sunday night at the home of a son, Harry Brensinger, 219 South Tenth Street. complications of diseases was the cause of death. She was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church. The following survive; a son, Harry, with whom she lived; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, the Rev. Jacob Guinther, of West Lawn, Berks Co. Interment in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Aug. 2006....(CK note: Bob is/was a first cousin to me.) Robert J. Kovach, 62, of 466 Beechwood Ave., Lebanon, died Thursday, August 24, 2006, in his home. He was born June 15, 1944, in Lebanon, a son of the late John and Alvena Gettle Kovach. He worshipped in the Christian faith. He was a retired boilermaker from the former Cleaver-Brooks having worked 33 years and then was a custodian for the Cornwall-Lebanon School District. He enjoyed sports, having been a former Little League and Teener baseball coach; fisherman, and loved his family. He was an antique and collectibles collector. Surviving are his wife of 36 years Linda E. Hallman Kovach of Lebanon; sons Rod Kovach of Harrisburg and Ryan Kovach of Manheim; brothers George Kovach of Parkesburg and John Kovach of Columbus, Ohio; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 29, 2006, from 12-1 p.m. at Christman's Funeral Home Inc., 226 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, followed by services at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Dec. 1938.... Morris Loose, 83 years old, died Saturday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Reuben Gibson, in Suedberg. Death was fue to complications following a three weeks illness. Until recently, Mr. Loose had resided near Walmers Chhurch, of which he was a member. Surviving are ; the daughter with whom he made his home; four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Susan Lengle, of Grantville, Dauphin Co.; and one brother, Enoch Loose, whose home is in Ohio. Interment tentatively scheduled to be in the Walmer Lutheran Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Dec. 1938.... John A. Arnold, of 128 East Cumberland Street, died at 1:00 oclock this afternoon at his home. He had been ill for several weeks, but a few dayago he contracted pneumonia, and the malady was too much for his weakened condition. He was a carpenter by trade, and for twenty years had been employed by the Reading Railroad Co. He was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Lebanon Lodge of Moose. He leaves his wife, the former Edna Moyer; two sons, Eugene, a clerk at the First National Bank; and Richard, also of Lebanon; a brother, Ambrose; and two sisters, Mrs. Regina Fortna; and Mrs. Margie Folmer, all of Lebanon. There are also two grandchildren. Interment to be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 29 Aug. 2006.... Sara E. Rehrer, age 87, of Suedberg Road, passed away on Sunday, August 27, in the Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center, Tremont. Born on June 27, 1919, in Union Township, Lebanon County, she was the daughter of the late Irvin B. and Elizabeth Spangler Shuey. She was a member of Jacob's Lutheran Church, Suedberg Road, Pine Grove, and was a member of the Outwood & Jacob's Lutheran Church Senior Citizen Group. She had been employed as a seamstress at the former Fox-Knapp Mfg., Canoe Mfg., and C.&.W. Mfg. all in Pine Grove. She was preceded in death on June 2, 2004, by her husband of 63 years, Harold S. Rehrer; an infant brother; and sister, Kathryn Nace. Surviving are two daughters, Anna Schneck and Jeanne Zimmerman both of Pine Grove; three grandsons, Troy Schneck, Shawn Schneck, Jeff Zimmerman; nine greatgrandchildren; and five sisters, Mary Fields of Ebenezer, Ruth Somerville of North Carolina, Lena Ditzler of Jonestown, Esther Smith of Carlisle, and Edna Mae Grossett of Texas; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 11:30 a.m. in the H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove, with the Rev. Gregor Bileck officiating. There will be a viewing on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery, Suedberg Road, Pine Grove.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Dec. 1938....(slightly edited).... Word was received today of the death of Mrs. Lizzie Lineaweaver Krumbine, the wife of John Krumbine, Sr., of 1119 Magie Avenue, Elizabeth, N. J. She died at her home at 6 oclock this morning from a complication of diseases. She was aged 57 years, and was a native of Rexmont, though she lived in New Jersey for many years. Besides her husband, the following survive, one son, John , Jr. of Elizabeth, N. J.; and one daughter, Mrs. Fred Kolas, of Elizabeth, N. J. Interment to be in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 31 Aug. 2006.... Hiester R. Gingrich, 75, of 622 Hill Street, Lebanon, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006, in residence. He was the husband of the late Polly A. Basehore Gingrich who died in 2004. Born in Lebanon on May 9, 1931, he was the son of the late Hiester J. and Helen O. Mason Gingrich. For 21 years he was employed by the City of Lebanon Police Department. He began his employment as a patrolman, was promoted to detective and then chief of police. For 20 years he served in the Pa. Army National Guard mostly with the 690th Battalion of the 28th Finance Division. He was placed on active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis with the 165th Military Police Battalion. He retired from the 129th Signal Company, Hershey, as a mess sergeant. He was also a master plumber and operated his own business for 25 years. He was a graduate of the Class of 1949 at Lebanon High School better known as "The 49ers." Hiester was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon, the Fraternal Order of Police, Mt. Olivet Lodge No. 704 F & AM, Harrisburg Consistory, Lebanon American Legion Post 0158, and the Travelers Protective Association since 1978. After retirement, he and his wife spent many weeks at the family lodge in Sullivan County. Surviving are four sons, Paul B. "Pepper" and wife Dawn Gingrich of East Berlin, Jed H. Gingrich of Lebanon, Kurt R. and wife Mary Gingrich of Pittsburgh, and Gregory J. Gingrich of Lebanon; a daughter Cynthia A. Gingrich of Lebanon; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Howard C. "Boop" Gingrich and wife Gloria of Palmyra and Dennis Gingrich of Lancaster; and two sisters, Nancy, wife of Darwin Miller of Lebanon, and Ruthann Gingrich of Lebanon. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 723 Lehman Street, Lebanon, PA 17046. Interment will be in Covenant Cemetery, North Lebanon Township, with military honors. Viewing will be held on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main St., Annville, and also from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Dec. 1938....(slightly edited).... Mrs. Cora M. Shepler, aged 64 years, wife of Frank Shepler,died Monday morning at 9 oclock at the home of a daughter,Mrs. James Hanagan, 1527 Elm Street, after a three months illness of complications. She was a member of the Tabor Reformed Church, Lebanon. Besides her husband, the following survive; children, Elmer E. Umberger, Harrisburg; Irwin A. Umberger, Palmyra; Irene, wife of James Hanagan, Lebanon; three brothers, Ira Kohl, Reading; Adam Kohl, Lebanon; and 4 grandchildren. Interment to be in the Kimmerlings Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Dec. 1938.... Miss Ella Ebur, well known and lifelong resident of this city, died on Sunday afternoon at her residence, 505 Chestnut Street. She passed her 85th. birthday just 6 days ago. She had been ill for some time suffering with a complications of ailments. The deceased was a member of one of Lebanon's older and and widely known families, and had led a more or less secluded and retired life for many years. Interment in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 26 Dec. 1938.... Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Hermina Fruck, of 1843 Scull Street. Monday morning in the St. Cyril & Methodius Church, Thirteenth and Lehman Streets, in charge of the Rev. Andrew Hazuda. Intement took place in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers were; Philip hanford, Charles Hornickell, Michael Zidik, Joseph Keeny, Michael Trinic and Harry Shay.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 16 Jan. 1936.... Eugene M. Killmoyer, 42, of 125 Mifflin Street, died at 4:45 oclock on Wednesday afternoon in the Good Samaritan Hospital, of complications, following a four days illness. He was a conductor on the Reading Railroad, and was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, and the Railway Trainmen. He leaves to survive, his wife, Mary Billingham Killmoyer; a brother Arthur, of Lebanon; and three sisters, Mrs. Stella Hollinger, of Hummelstown; Mrs. Hilda Peiffer; and Mrs. Hazel Plottenberger, both of Lebanon. Burial in Mt. Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 16 Jan. 1936....(slightly edited).... Mrs. O. O. Leidich, of Schaefferstown, passed away after a few hours illness on Wednesday evening. She was born near East Petersburg, Lancaster Co., 64 years ago, and was the only child of the late Amos Minnich and his wife Maria Bear. In 1902 she was married to the Rev. O. O. Leidich. In her earlier years, she was united with the Reformed congregation of East Petersburg. Surviving besides her husband, the Rev. O. O. Leidich; are the following children,; John M., Mary E., Anna R. & David R., all at home. Interment to be in the St. John Church Cemetery, Brickerville, Lancaster County.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 16 Jan. 1936.... Funeral services were conducted last night at 8:00 oclock, at Rohlands Funeral parlors, for Mrs. Eliza Jane Bumbaugh, of 9 Mifflin Street, in charge of the Rev. R. G. Bechtel. Further services were held in the Bethany United Brethren Church, Duncannon, Dauphin Co., with Rev. Baker, pastor, officiating. Interment took place in the Duncannon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 16 Jan. 1936.... Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:00 oclock, from his late residence, 29 maple Road, hershey, for Edgar W. Stahler. Full services were conducted at the residence. in charge of the Rev. T. J. Barnhart, pastor of the Hershey U. B. Church. Interment took place in the East Harrisburg Cemetery. Bearers were; John Reese, Stuart Mahoney, Hugh Walmer and Eugene Patrick. The Bordlemay Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 27 Dec. 1951.... Mrs. Sarah E. Rummel, 78, wife of Harry P. Rummel, died Wednesday morning at her home, 122 S. Cherry Street, Myerstown. She was a daughter of the late Jacob and maggie Eagle maurer, and was a member of the Myerstown Reformed Church. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children; Anna T. Rummel, Myerstown; Liberatti P. Rummel, Avon; Mrs. Nelson Moyer, Lebanon; Mae V., Miriam and Winona Rummel, all of Myerstown; and Charles B. Rummel, U. S. Army, stationed in the Aleutians; and also, seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. interment to take place in the new Union Cemetery, Myerstown.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 27 Dec. 1951.... Prove Weidle passed away at 7 p. m. Wednesday evening at the home of his brother, George Weidle, 408 Tenth Street, following an illness of 2 years duration. He was a veteran of World WAr One, and was formerly employed at the Lebanon Steel Foundry. He leaves his brother George, with whom he resided, and a sister, Mrs. Annie Reber, this city. Burial will be in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 27 Dec. 1951.... Gustav A. Budwash, 84, of 22nd. and Beumont Streets passed away at Campbelltown today at 5:00 a. m. at his home following an illness of several years. He was a retired engineer of the Bethlehem Steel Company, and also conducted a confectionary store for many years at his residence. He was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church. He leaves his wife, Annie R. Budwash, (nee Reed); and the following children; Christie, wife of Miles Hostetter, Campbelltown; Charles L., Reading; Harry L., this city; Ralph A., Wilmington, Del.; and Sylvia L., wife of Harold Sites, this city; and step-children; Martha, wife of Willmard Doll; Sallie, wife of Robert Krause; Walter W. Petry; Mary, wife of Fred Williams; Edith, wife of Ernest Miller; Lloyd Petry; and Mrs. Caroline Nagle, all of this city; and Clara, wife of Ernest Haegeler, Millersville; and 25 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services/obit of: 19 Feb. 1951.... The remains of Mrs. Theresa Mease, the wife of Isaac Mease, who died last Wednesday evening at a Pottsville hospital, were interred in the Jacobs Cemetery, Swatara Valley, Sunday afternoon, following services held at the Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove. Rev. Robert C. Benner, pastor of the jacobs Church, officiated at the services. Born in pine Grove, she was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Lehr, & was a member of Jacobs Church. Included in the survivors are the following; her husband, Isaac; two sons, Roy and Heber Mease, both of Pine Grove RD; four daughters, Mrs. Samuel Rehrer; Mrs. Clarence Kerstetter; Mrs. Paul Rehrer; and Mrs. Oscar Adams, all of Pine Grove RD; one brother, Robert Lehr, Elizabeth, N. J.; eighteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 19 Feb. 1951.... Funeral services for Edwin Wolfe, 82, who passed away on Wednesday evening at his house at 427 N. Fourth Street, this city, were conducted Sunday morning from the Henry L. Snyder Funeral Home, South Tulpehoicken Street, Pine Grove, with further services in the Swopes Valley Church. Rev. Harry Faunestock, pastor of Swopes Valley Church, and Rev. W. A. Forry, officiated. Interment took place in the the Swopes Valley Church Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 19 Feb. 1951.... The funeral of William C. Sanders of Schaefferstown, was held at 2:00 oclock Sunday afternoon from the Wike and Clauser Funeral Home in Schaefferstown. Officiating ministers were; Revs. Paul Scheffer and A. R. Bachman. Intement took place in the Schaefferstown Cemetery with the following serviing as bearers; Emanuel Matthews, Ike Edwards, Ralph Hetrick, Harry Keener, Isaac Mock and Joel Dundore.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 8 Feb. 1951.... KENDIG - At 242 West Bainbridge Street, Elizabethtown, on the 6th. inst.; Ralph H. Kendig, aged 56 years. He was the husband of Annie Kendig. Funeral on Friday afternoon at 1:30 oclock from the residence, and 2:00 oclock from the Lutheran Church, Elizabethtown. Interment at the Annville Cemetery. Relatives and ffriends are invited to attend without further notice. Friends may call Thursday evening at the residence.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 8 Feb. 1951.... Funeral services were held this afternoon at 1:30 from the Arnold Funeral Home, 712 Chestnut Street, for Herman Gontarske, of 314 North Twelfth Street. Rev. A. C. R. Keiter, pastor of the Salem Lutheran Church, officiated, and interment was made at the Ebenezer Cemetery. Bearers were; Lee Beckley, Harry Heverling, Isaac Hoke, Ellis Keller, Harry Goshert and Harvey Peiffer. The Arnold Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 8 Feb. 1951.... Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 from the Arnold Funeral Home, 712 Chestnut Street, for Elmer C. Brewer, of Rexmont. Rev. Ray Wise, of Cornwall, officiated, and interment was made at the Cornwall Cemetery. Bearers were; Lee Soliday, Paul White, Raymond Reider and Oliver Miller.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 8 Feb. 1951.... Funeral services were held today in the Cloverly Heights Church of God, 19th. and Paxton Streets, Harrisburg, for nathan S. Wolf, of the Messiah Home, Harrisburg. Rev. Walter Frye officiated. Interment was in the Kimmerlings Cemetery, Lebanon. The Thompson Funeral Home attended to arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 8 Feb. 1951.... Funeral services were held this afternoon at 1:30 from the Rohland Funeral Home, Fifth and Cu,berland Streets, for Riley M. Yingst, late of 409 Weidman Street. The REv. E. A. Chamberlin, pastor of the Seventh Street Lutheran Church, officiated, and interment was at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. The Rohland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Jan. 1951.... William J. Daub, 70, Bethel RD 1, passed away early this morning at his residence. He had been in ill health for the past several years. His wife, Mrs. Minnie (Eisenhauer) Daub, preceded him in death 18 years ago. He is survived by the following daughters; Mrs. Beulah Balsbaugh, Prescott RD 1; Mrs. Vallie Wolf, Bethel; and Nellie, at home; sons, David J., Bethel; Peter, Lancaster County; Elmer, Bethel RD 1; and Robert, West Leesport RD 1; a brother, Edward, Myerstown RD 1; and a sister, Mrs. Albert merkey, Myerstown RD 2. Interment to be in the Klopp Union Cemetery, Hamlin, Lebanon Co.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 26 Jan. 1951.... Mrs. Lucy M. Kreiser (nee Bowers), aged 66, and widow of Walter T. Kreiser, passed away early last night at the home of a daughter. Mrs. Alma Tredick, 424 S. 14th. Street. She had been living with another daughter, Mary Kreiser. She was a daughter of the late Jairus S. and Sarah (Peters) Bowers. She was born in Lebanon, but spent her early childhood in Altoona and Pittsburgh, but returned to Lebanon after her marriage, and had resided here since. She was a member of the St. Paul United Brethren Church here. In addition to those mentioned, she is survived by daughters; Thelma, wife of John H. Ramsey, Oxford, Pa.; Alma, widow of Capt. William H. Tredick, Lebanon; and Sarah Jane, wife of Ira W. Harris, Philadelphia; sons; Walter, Jr., Lebanon; and Frederick, Salisbury, Md.; a sister, Ruth, wife of E. Joseph Smith, New York City; brothers, Raymond Bowers, Sagamore, Pa.; and Rallph Bowers, Pittsburgh; and 15 grandchildren. Interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 1 Aug. 1933.... Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 oclock for Mrs. Amanda Kreider, of Annville RD #1, at the Kreamer Brothers Funeral Home, West Main Street, Annville, and in the Gingrich Mennonite Church. Rev. Harry E. Miller, pastor of the Salem United Brethren Church, Lebanon; Rev. H. J. Klein, Evangelical Church, Annville; and Rev. jacob Ebersole, pastor of the Gingrich Mennonite Church, officiated. Six neighbors of the deceased were pallbearers; Jacob Wenger, harry Mark, John Herr, Enos Bell, Earl Blouch and Elmer Gerberich. Interment took place in Gingrich Mennonite Church Cemetery adjoining the church. Kreamer Brothers undertaking establishment was in charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 1 Aug. 1933.... Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:00 oclock for John E. D. Hummel, of 244 South Sixth Street, with further services in the Church of the Brethren, with Rev. Nathan martin, officiating. Interment was made in the Midway Cemetery. Bearers were; Harold Mann, Lester Royer, John Brightbill, A. P. Smith, Louis Reinhold and Walter Bachman. P. H. Thompson Sons was in charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 1 Aug. 1933.... William G. Stone, of 422 South Sixth Street, died Sunday evening at the residence of Mrs. Millie E. Dressler, of complications. He was aged 75 years, and had been bedfast since May. He worked as a coal miner, and was amember of the Methodist Church. He was fraternally associated with Patriotic Order of Sons of America, of Wilkes-Barre, He is survived by a son, Arthur Stone, of Brooklynm N. Y.; three grandchildren; and a number of nieces & nephews. Interment in Mt. lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 1 Aug. 1933.... David H. Starry, of 52 Walton Street, died Sunday evening at 7:00 oclock, following a seven months illness of complications. He was aged 79 years. For the last eight years he served as janitor for the St. James Lutheran Church, this city. Prior to that time, he was employed at the Bethlehem Steel Plant for forty one years. He was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church, and the Brotherhood of United Americans. He is survived by his wife, Emma (nee Zeller); sons, Howard, at home; and RAymond, of Lebanon; a Step-son, Charles Paul, of Ohio; and twelve grandchildren. Interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 13 June 1923.... Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 1:30 for Mrs. Ervin Lansing, from Rohlands Parlors, with Rev. Rodney Brace, Rector of the St. Luke Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Bearers were; Charles Uhrich, Donald Moudy, Ralph Mumford, Robert Mumford, George Hartnett and Leo Shepps. Rohlands had charge of the arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 13 June 1923.... Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 for H. J. Beam, of 306 South Fifth Street from Rohlands Parlors, Fifth and Cumberland Streets, with Rev. Robert Huebener, of the Moravian Church, officiating. Interment was made in the Moravian Cemetery. Bearers were members of the ushers league of the church; William Umberger, Russell Shiner, Lloyd Imhof, John Rauch, George Geib and Paul Dissinger. Rohlands had charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 10 July 1933.... Rev. Pierce Swope, pastor of the St. Stephen Reformed Church, Third and Walnut Streets, officiated at services this afternoon for Dr. F. B. Witmer, at the residence, 411 Cumberland Street. Pallbearers were; Shirk Miller, Dr. Eli Mader, C. W. Westenberger, Thomas Dale, James Reed and William Black. Interment took place in the mausoleum at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Rohland undertaking establishment was in charge of arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 10 July 1933.... Sarah Ream, aged 71 years, died Sunday morning at 10:00 oclock at the County Home, following an illness of a complication of diseases for the past year and a half. She was a member of Kochenderfer Church. The following survive; one brother, Harry Ream; and one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Spangler, both of Lebanon.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 10 July 1933....(edited version, but including all pertinent info).... Mrs. Ida Gates Rise, a native of Lebanon, died suddenly early this morning, as the result of a heart attack, at the home of her sister, Mrs. George S. Bleistein, Sr., College and Jefferson Streets, Myerstown, where she had been residing. She was the daughter of the late John Gates, a widely known blacksmith of this city. She was married thirty years ago to Harry D. Rise, senior member of the old time photographic firm of Rise and Gates, on North Eighth Street. She lived with her husband in Pittsburgh for 28 years, & returned to Myerstown following his death which occurred several years ago. She was an active member of the Myerstown Reformed Church. In addition to the sister named; she leaves a brother, Charles Gates, the 4th. Ward Tax Collector, who resides at the Gates homestead on Willow Street. There were no children. Interment in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 30 Dec. 1903.... Mrs. Pierce Gettle, of 313 South Fifth Street, died Monday morning at 11 oclock. Besides her husband, an infant child survives.***Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 28 Dec., 1903...GETTEL - In this city on the 28th. inst., Mrs. Angeline Gettel (nee Klock), aged 16 years and 9 months. Funeral service on Friday morning. Services at the house, 313 South Fifth Street. Interment at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News obits of: 21 Dec. 1903.... Miss Gertrude Bechtel, the fourteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bechtel, of 606 Locust Street, Lebanon, died this morning at 9:00 oclock from typhoid fever. Besides her parents, the following brothers survive; Richard; Ralph; George; and Robert; and a sister, Mrs. George Bross; all of this city.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 28 Dec. 1903.... GETTEL - In this city, on the 27th. inst.; Josiah Meily Gettel, aged 74 years, 8 months and 1 day. Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock. Services at his late residence, 534 Cumberland Street. Interment private, at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News funeral notices of: 28 Dec. 1903.... FIES - In this city, on the 29th. inst.; Miss Bessie M. Fies, aged 15 years. Funeral on Saturday afternoon. at 1:30 oclock, at the house, Spring Alley between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Interment at the Ebenezer Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 30 Dec. 1903.... The funeral of James W. Sheaffer occurred this morning at his late home, 818 Chestnut Street. REv. G. W. hangen, of the First United Evangelical Church, officiated. Interment followed at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Undertaker W. H. Steiner was in charge.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 30 Dec. 1903.... Cornelius Richard Scott, the one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, of Burd Coleman, died this morning. Interment will be made today in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, this city.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 30 Dec. 1903.... Mrs. John Cox, late of Cornwall, was buried in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery here today. Services were held in the Church of the Sacred heart, at Cornwall. Undertaker J. F. McGovern was in charge.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 30 Dec. 1903.... The funeral of the late Robert Matthews, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Matthews, of Colebrook occurred this morning. Undertaker W. H. Steiner arrived here with the body on the 1:00 oclock train on the C. & L. Railroad. Interment followed at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 30 Dec. 1903.... Services over the late Mary Bertha Euston, the relict of Herbert Euston, of Fifth and Walnut Streets, were held in Salem U. B. Church, at 2:00 oclock this afternoon.Rev. I. H. Albright and REv. John Herring, officiated. Interment followed in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. The beares were; William Boyer, Fred Meischeid, Grant Hockley and Fisher McCaully. P. H. Thompson was the undertaker.
Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 30 Dec. 1903.... All that was mortal of the late Miss Lucy Binner, the fifteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Binner, of 708 Chestnut Street, was laid to rest at Cornwall Cemetery this morning. The rites took place at her late home this morning at 9:00 oclock.
End of 75 obits added 24 September 2006.Lebanon Daily News funeral services of: 6 Feb. 1912.... Funeral services were held this morning over the remains of Jacob Kleinfelter, late of the Monroe Valley, Swatara Township. The services were held at the house at 9:30 oclock, with the REv. Mr. Reber, pastor of the Fredericksburg Lutheran Church officiating. Interment was made at the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg. The bearers were; Jonathon Bohn, Gabriel Bohn, Michael Gingrich, Samuel Soliday, Joseph Soulliard and John Binkley. H. B. Strauss of Fredericksburg was the undertaker.
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Lebanon Daily News obits of: 13 Aug. 2006....Mildred S. Behney, 92, of the ECC Retirement VillageAlbright Campus, Myerstown, formerly of E. Maple Ave., Myerstown, died Saturday, August 12, 2006, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was the wife of the late Carl F. Behney, who died August 17, 1981. Born in Mt. Aetna, Pa., on April 11, 1914, daughter of the late Elmer and Mabel (Fisher) Schlappig Karsnitz. She was a 1932 graduate of Reading High School and attended secretarial school for one year. She had been employed in the cafeteria at ELCO High School, Myerstown, for 16 years retiring in 1978. She was a member of St. John's Church, Mt. Aetna, AARP and had been a volunteer at the Senior Center in Myerstown. She is survived by: 3 Sons: William, husband of Carol Behney of Myerstown; Bruce, husband of Cynthia Behney of Myerstown; and Clifton, husband of Kimbra Behney of Myerstown; 6 grandchildren; 5 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. from Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown. View